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Mercedarios Urmeneta Mendoza
Aug 27, 2023
Our father, Mercedarios Mendoza, who was known to many as Mark, left this world on August 27, 2023, at the age of 64. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. We would love you to come and honor his life at Gasch’s Funeral Home on Friday, September 15th, 2023 from 5 to 8pm.
Evelyn Louise Vartabedian
Aug 26, 2023
Evelyn Vartabedian, wife of Joseph Vartabedian, died peacefully on August 26, 2023, at her home in Bowie, Maryland.
Evelyn is survived by her four children, Elise, Jack, Geri and Peter, and 3 grandchildren, Theo and Zoe Couloumbis, and Joseph Vartabedian.
She was the loving daughter of Peter and Geraldine Stephanos, and sister of Tom Stephanos.
She was a native of Washington D.C. and Maryland, and involved...
John Tana Fombi
Aug 23, 2023
In loving memory of a cherished SON, BROTHER, HUSBAND AND FATHER who embodied the essence of grace, love and resilience. John Tana Fombi, at the age of 41, left us too soon on August 23, 2023, due to a tragic car accident. A devoted student nurse AT THE TIME OF HIS PASSING, John dedicated his life to caring...
Emmaculate Ebeck Enoh
Aug 23, 2023
Emmaculate Enoh, was a soft-spoken person who was passionate and loved God. She had a deep love for people and was filled with empathy. She couldn't bear to see others in pain, as their suffering became her pain. She played a maternal role for her siblings, and no one can ever replace the gap she has left behind. Almost everyone...
Betty Lou Howard
Aug 22, 2023
Betty Lou Howard peacefully passed while at Hillhaven Rehabilitation and Nursing Home at noon on August 22, 2023.
Betty was born on September 15, 1939 to Ira and Esther Hines in Riverdale, Maryland.
She met her husband, George William Howard, Jr (Bill) through a mutual friend. They were married on March 19, 1960 and settled in Riverdale,...
Soledad Dolores Claros Santizo
Aug 20, 2023
Soledad Dolores Claros Santizo, conocida cariñosamente por familiares y amigos como Mami Sole, nació el 18 de julio de 1940 y nos dejó pacíficamente el 20 de agosto de 2023. Fue una madre trabajadora, decidida, testaruda y amorosa que dedicó su vida a su familia. Todos los que la conocieron la extrañaran profundamente.
Soledad nació en Corinto, Morazán, El...
James E. Baker
Aug 18, 2023
James E. Baker, 91, of Hyattsville, MD, passed away August 18, 2023 in White Oak Medical Center, Silver Spring, MD. He received his Masters degree from the University of Maryland and his PhD from North Carolina State University, and completed Post Doctorate work at Cornell University. Dr. Baker went on to work and retired as a research scientist from the...
Dorothy M. Bell
Aug 16, 2023
Dorothy Marie Bell (née Kennedy) passed away on August 16, 2023.
Dorothy was born on December 18, 1924, to Fred and Myrtle Kennedy in Covel, WV. She attended elementary school at Raven, Virginia, and high school at Richland, Virginia. She moved to Washington, DC as a young woman, where she met her husband, Robert S. Bell, Jr. They were...
Lois Arlene Jones
Aug 14, 2023
A long-term resident of College Park, Lois Jones was a respected community activist, minister, and humanitarian. A graduate of Shippensburg College and United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, who attended the March on Washington in 1963, she briefly taught elementary school before turning to ministry and the needs of her community. Prince George's County acknowledged her contributions over half...
Mary Catherine Conway
Aug 13, 2023
Mary Catherine Conway (Aug. 26, 1948-Aug. 13, 2023) was a remarkable,accomplished woman who had an amazing life.
Born in Scranton, PA, Mary grew up in Easton, PA and attended Catholic schools: St. Bernard’s Elementary School and Notre Dame High School. She wanted to go tocollege and did the research and applied for and received scholarships to attendTrinity College in...
David Allen Wenk
Aug 8, 2023
David Allen Wenk, born June 4, 1968, passed away on August 8, 2023. Loving son of Rosa Wenk. He is survived by his children, David Allen Wenk, Jr. (31), Mindy Lynn Wenk (36) and Nicholas Tyler Wenk (18). Also survived by one brother, five sisters and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal Ann Wenk...
Desiree Holland
Aug 4, 2023
Susan Desiree Holland (Desi) was born June 6, 1971, in Cheverly, Maryland. She passed on August 4, 2023, at home in Hyattsville Maryland with her parents and loving caregivers by her bedside. The cause of death was complications related to Alzheimer's.
Desi grew up in Prince George's County Md. and was a longtime resident of the City of Hyattsville....
John C. Haw
Aug 3, 2023
John C. Haw was called home to our Lord on 8/3/23. He was a proud Army veteran serving from 1964-1967. He was in the 4th infantry division in the Vietnam War serving as a combat engineer.
He worked at the printing press, was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, worked at the Hecht Company, a law firm...
Maria Martha Hernandez Mey
Aug 1, 2023
After almost 2 years of fighting pancreatic cancer, our mom has finally found her rest. Now that our time with her has come to an end, we want to share with you all a little bit about her and her journey.
She was born to a large family in Puebla, Mexico. As a young girl, she knew she...
Valentina "Mamita" Huaman Quispe
Jul 31, 2023
On July 31st, Valentina Huaman Quispe —Lovingly known to all as Mamita Valentina— was called to be with our Heavenly Father, at her home in Lima, Peru.
Valentina was born in El Pueblo Pacopata, District of Colcha, Province of Paruro —Cusco, Peru on July, 25th, 1942 to parents’ Eusebio Quispe Vargas and Juana Paula Flores Santos, alongside her 10...
Mary Theresa Wright
Jul 30, 2023
Mary Theresa Wright age 79 of Bowie, Maryland passed away July 30, 2023 after a brief illness. She is survived by her sister Rita Kallas. Beloved mother of David Wright (deceased), Thomas Wright (deceased), Joanne Zeigler (Craig), Paul Wright and Mary Collins (Joey). Grandmother of Steven, Brian, Mandy, Katelin, Ryan, Devon and Great Grandmother of 6. She worked as a...
Leona May Shrewsbury
Jul 25, 2023
Leona Shrewsbury of Cottage City, Maryland, passed away on July 25th, 2023 with her family by her side. Leona was born in McComas, West Virginia on October 23, 1940.
Leona and Arnold moved to Cottage City in 1960. Leona was a homemaker, wonderful neighbor, and mom to many on the block. She was also a lifetime member of the Cottage...
Abuelo - Raul Javier Belmonte
Jul 23, 2023
On July 23, 2023, Raul Javier Belmonte – better known to all as Abuelo – passed away as gracefully as he lived for 88 years – asleep at home with his faithful dog, Dosi, by his side.Beloved father of Ruth Schuett; loving Abuelito (grandfather) of Maritza Savage (Jeff), Raul Schuett (Diana), Nicole Lefkowitz (Rich) and Michelle Schuett. Also survived by...
Cesar Mendoza Rabang
Jul 22, 2023
Cesar Mendoza Rabang quietly departed this life in the comfort of his home on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 at the age of 70 after valiantly battling lung cancer for two years. He was born in Bauang, La Union, Philippines on May 6th, 1953 then moved to the United States of America in December of 1977. He was known for...
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