His friends describe Alex as nothing but kind, loving, caring, warm, awesome, and wonderful. It's easy to feel the warmth that Patricia clearly exuded through the words in this obituary, a beautiful example to follow. Manuel was preceded in death by his parents Ramon and Maria, as well as his brother, Ramon Monchi. He focused on personal growth and wellness during his island stay and fondly shared stories of learning the Hawaiian slack key guitar while there which, to the delight of his loved ones, he continued to play throughout his lifetime. He was an amazing man who led an extraordinary life; a heroic dramatic tenor, a complete performing artist and a fun, caring children's clown, he seems to have found the secret to unending optimism and generously spread joy and rays of sunshine in the lives of everyone who knew him. An in-person and live stream service will be held May 15, 2021 at 11:00am at Grace Episcopal Church in Nyack, NY, a brief memorial to follow at Gethsemane Cemetery of Rockland Lake, Congers, NY. Ronald loved the military and always intended to make it his career. He had been through a lot this year and especially in the last few weeks. He also was a parishioner of St. Benilde Catholic Parish and a member of Metairie Country Club for many years. Jared is survived by his mother, Pamela Knutson and his sisters, Shandi Franklin and Breana (Joseph) Frewin, and his Nieces, Addisyn, Emma, and Eileen and his two nephews, Wyatt and Roman. Having returned to her fathers home state of Kentucky, Gwyn became a lover of nature and of being barefoot, making fairy gardens and working with her hands. Despite her daunting responsibilities, she never failed to be anything less than excellent as a mother, exposing her children to culture well beyond their rural confines. No one knew her better. Dave and Betsy moved to Elizabeth, Colorado, to be close to Daves family: his parents, Ova and Sofronia, his sister Theta, her husband Pat, and their children, Sarah, Alita and Patricio. She was born Oct 10 1948 in North Anson, daughter of Anna and Donald Pickett. Roger Rog W. Torrence Jr., age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Francis Raymond (Ray) Provencher's obituary is a perfect example for those who want a fuller obituary with a detailed breakdown of someone's life, their achievements, their hobbies, what inspired them, and their family history. He taught math and computer science at Wilmot High School for 33 years. In the last four years, Brian endured many health issues including a cardiac arrest and anoxic brain injury in 2018 and was involved in The Bison Project, where he found community with others with brain injuries. Her spirit is one of one. David was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. Remember, you only need a short paragraph, typically 2-5 sentences in length. Men wanted to be him and women wanted to be with him. WebMost obituary examples for fathers focus on elements that made the individual a good dad. Her extended family includes her brother Eric Oswin and his wife Debra Oswin, her brother William R. Oswin II and his wife Terri Oswin and her beloved nieces and nephew; Doug Oswin, Katie Oswin McConnel, Eric Oswin II, William R. Oswin III and Christopher Oswin. If youd like to focus the obituary on your mothers strength as a mom, her impact on those around her, and her love for the family, Jeanette Nicole Atencios obituary is a wonderful example of just that. He would go on to become a professional engineer and, in the words of his co-workers, and enlightened manager and leader. He began coaching in the 90s when the son of family friends wanted to play soccer. His favorite hobbies, sports team, and pasttimes are all included in this obituary which makes it easy to see what kind of life Richard led. Carla was also incredibly creative and artistic. Most recently, Patricias passion to foster love through music was most realized as she became the Music & Arts Developer for Abilities of Northwest Jersey, a non-profit organization serving the needs of adults with disabilities. He loved to spend afternoons with Marley and Nico going to Ghost Lake, playing mini golf, taking them camping, or for ice cream treats. Elsa Ann Wattsburg, age 45, died in an accident on April 3, 2020. As the years went on, he came across a new passion. She served as President of both Atheist Alliance International and Atheists United, served on the board of Camp Quest and the advisory board for Humanist Association of Nepal, helped form the Secular Coalition for America, and was an informal advisor and mentor to dozens of freethought leaders. Elise Juness Holgate's obituary is one that describes an incredibly full, varied, and impassioned life. Yet, Catherine's obituary stands as evidence that this task can be accomplished and done with love and care. Ray will be missed by extended family, including niece Jean Donaldson, nephews Bob and wife Pat Donaldson and Bruce and wife Christine Donaldson of Canada; and NC brother-in-law Steve and wife Pennie Sanders and sister-in-law Cyndy Sanders Allison. Jesse touched everybodys lives and made it a point to make all those he encountered feel so important and special. Jim went camping with family as much as possible, as well as rode his bike most days. He graduated from St. Louis High School in Lake Charles before attending the University of Houston where he studied Electrical Engineering and later moved to Fort Worth to work for Lockheed Martin. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in memory of Patricia, to further the work that she began at Abilities of Northwest Jersey: https://abilities.salsalabs.org/InMemoryofPatriciaEvans/index.html. This obituary tracks the many moves he made throughout his life and does a wonderful job detailing his various pursuits and the kind of wonderful grandfather Ray was. Visitation preceding from 4:00pm-6:00pm. CJ spent the first 83 days of his life at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta, Egleston. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. This is a wonderful example for those who are looking to write an obituary for a person who had a varied life and many talents or pursuits they took on. Russell is survived by his wife, Kim; their children Spencer and Megan, Shelby (Jeff) Bonderman, and Savannah (Zach) McCarl; four grandchildren, Alayna, Clara, Calvin Russell, and Carly; his brother, Brad, and his uncle Ron. Heres a sampling of some of the best obituaries weve read recently. He always claimed he did not want Carla to bring home another one, but they always ended up sleeping in his bed that first night. His warm demeanor was infectious and his laugh, a comfort to the ears drop has rejoined the ocean, our dear traveler has returned home. - Jol Brierre. Lisa loved to serve other people. Tammy will be sadly missed by her little dog Oreo. Since Cathi loved color, the attire is Spring Dressy Casual; Leopard print encouraged! He was a member of the Decathlon Club in Santa Clara (now the Bay Club) where he would swim for exercise and participate in swimming competitions. Geez."" In her later years, Deborah spent many hours giving back to others in need through her mission work. With grandparents/aunts/uncles living in the East (NH and NC), in 1975 Ray and his family of four moved to Raleigh, NC, to be closer to family. Aaron has left many meaningful and happy memories for those who knew and loved him that will last their lifetimes. Holly, NJ, from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, October 23rd. He also delighted in reading the Hardy Boys books aloud to his grandsons every evening before their bedtime, often over FaceTime. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned. Throughout his career, Bill was able to travel the world extensively, including memorable visits to Moscow, Japan and throughout Europe and the United Kingdom. He enjoyed going to AirVenture in Oshkosh, either flying in one of his experimental airplanes or taking the camper with his wife. He met his wife, Carla Gregory, in 1982 at North Kansas City High School where they both attended school. When her girls were in school, she became a Licensed Practical Nurse and she was adored by her patients for the nurturing and loving care she provided. This obituary is a great example of sharing important details, meaningful descriptions while avoiding common mistakes some obituary writers make. The writer has taken care to highlight both the joys and challenges of Suzanne's life, from her childhood in Hungary to her adult years in America, including the loss of her first husband to substance abuse. 10. [Deceaseds name] and [spouses name] went on to have [number of children] children, [list of childrens names]. Gwyn immediately took to this kinetic, integrative approach to learning, and eventually enrolled in grammar, history and art classes online with Veritas Scholars Academy to supplement her home and community learning. Joseph was predeceased by his father Tlesphore, his mother Ida, his sister Johanne, and his brother Gerry. 20 and J.H.S. Michael Paul was born in 1977 in Berkeley, and Nicholas Scott was born three years later in Walnut Creek, CA. He was a Jack of All Trades Master of it All. He loved music, especially Seattle grunge, and was always up for a concert or a music festival. If you would like to make a donation to Alexander's college fund and expenses please see the donation section of this site. Jenn also became a professor at her alma mater, San Joaquin College of Law. When she splurged on herself, she can be found having fun in Las Vegas, relaxing in a Korean Spa and enjoying the many perks of the Pechanga Resort. Starla passed away September 17, 2021, at Seattle Childrens Hospital after a brief battle with A.D.E.M. Alex was born in 1968 to Paul and Chieko Fuchs in Los Angeles, CA and soon after they moved to Hacienda Heights, CA. 5 Amazing and Memorable Obituary Examples I would like to know that I am like my mother and that when I am gone, I will be missed for my time and not for my money.". For a stay-at-home mom Sample one In your opening sentence, start with their name, where they lived, and when they passed away. Visit Bonnie's memorial website to learn more about her life. She made an instant impact on everyone who met her and on thousands who never will. Jane's obituary is thoughtful, well-written, and a great example for those who want to follow a standard obituary format but also want to invite readers to experience the personality of the person who has passed. Despite her long illness, Tammy's positive outlook and anticipation of heaven inspired those around her, a testament to her strong spirit and faith. Alford put family first, always, and was a dedicated father, grandfather and husband. In 1997, he met his beloved wife Amy, and they wed in 2000. Gary was a force of nature with his capable ways and brilliant mind; his proven background landed him as chairman and CEO of a national business unit of a Fortune 500 company.