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  PICARD, Alexander Theodore “Al”; of Washington, D.C. passed away December 4, 2022, on his 97th birthday. He was born in New Bedford, MA during the Great Depression on December 4, 1925, to the late Arthur and Rose Picard and was the fourth of thirteen children. Al joined the U.S. Navy in July 1943. During his twenty-two years of service, he served in the Pacific and in April 1945, participated in the invasion of Okinawa. Additionally, he served on one battleship, two...

 Tieng Niphadkabin, 76, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, December 1, 2022.  He is survived by his wife, Hataya Niphadkabin; daughter, Roslyn Niphadkabin; son, Charles Niphadkabin; daughter-in-law, Julie Niphadkabin; and his grandchildren Chloe, Sophie, and Jaxon along with several cousins, nieces, and nephews.   Tieng was born on January 21, 1946 in Bangkok, Thailand and was the youngest of five siblings.  He...

Mary Lou Eagney, 83, of Alexandria, strong, dedicated, and hard-working for nearly all her adult life, passed away peacefully at Virginia Hospital Center on November 28, 2022. She was surrounded by family, son Brian, daughter-in-law Carla, and nieces Amy and Ginny. She was an employee of CNA for 23 years and was most recently Project Administrator for her Division. She adored her loving fur babies Jazzy and Jasper and loved her garden and flowers. She absolutely loved her family, enjoyed...

Kristin Avery Gilliam Lawrence, age 67, of Alexandria, died November 27, 2022 following a long battle with breast cancer. Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Walter Gilliam Jr. and Viola Ruth Volk.  Growing up in Springfield, VA, she was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School (now John R. Lewis HS) class of 1973. In 1979 she married Patrick Lawrence, whom she met while working together at the Harmony Hut record store. They had three children together. He passed...

Don was born on April 11, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Dobbs Ferry.  He passed away on November 27, 2022, at age 91, in his Alexandria home, surrounded by his devoted daughters.  He was the beloved husband for 67 years to Barbara J. Heflin who predeceased him; loving father of Shannon, Kelly, and Christopher (Kendra); and proud grandfather to Michael, Alexis, Luke, Tate, and Cooper.  He’s also survived by his dear sister-in-law, Betty Dunleavy, nephews,...

June Cecelia (Theimer) Grimm, of Alexandria, Virginia, lived a good life of 90 years, raising two sons with her high school sweetheart, Norman E. Grimm, Sr., whom she married in February, 1951. Inspired by her patience and kindness, we will strive to live like her – asking for very little and giving so much. Her cross-stitches reflect her love of creating artwork. A blanket, every stitch crocheted with love, is a hug from her. A jar of mayonnaise makes us laugh at the memory of her...

George A. Chadwick, III, often known as “Chip,” died peacefully on Saturday, November 19, in Reston, Virginia.  George was born in Washington, D. C., on June 24, 1938, to the late Eleanor Margerum Chadwick and George A. Chadwick, Jr. He grew up in the District of Columbia and in Calvert County, Maryland. Alexandria, Virginia, was his home for the past 51 years. George’s career in the Patent and Trademark Office spanned over 41 years. He interrupted his service in the...

Alexander A. Beiro, Jr. passed away unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack, November 19, 2022, at his home in Alexandria, Virginia. The oldest son of nine children, Alex was born in 1958 in Pittsburgh to parents Alex and Jean (both deceased). He attended Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University.  Alex was an entrepreneur and had careers in construction management, real estate, wireless/telecommunications and...

Retired Fairfax Co. Deputy Sheriff, Lieutenant Raymond M. Souza (83) sadly passed away on Thursday Nov 17th. He was born in Massachusetts to the late Gilbert and Mary Souza. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1957 and served 2 years. While enlisted he was stationed at Camp Lejeune in NC and met Barbara J. Haddock and married her on December 19, 1959. Barbara preceded him in death on May 15th, 2008.  Raymond is survived by his daughter, Lori Dowling...