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  On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Terrie passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's and ultimately succumbed to COVID 19. Terrie was a loving mom, sister, aunt, cousin and dear friend to many. Terrie was born on May 3,1947 in Washington DC.  She spent her childhood in Rockville, Maryland and graduated from Richard Montgomery High School in 1965. Terrie loved all animals (especially her pups), yard sales, ice cream, music and spending time with her family and...

  Peter Joseph Gossens passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021 at the age of 74. Born on June 13, 1946 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, Texas to Gerhart Heinrich Gossens and Maria Sophie Botzem Gossens, Peter spent the majority of his first 15 years in Beirut, Lebanon, where his father worked for Trans-Arabian Pipeline Co.. He attended the American Community School Beirut and because the school was administered by the New York School System, he became a lifelong fan of...

  Dorothy Teresa Barnickel, 91, of Springfield, VA, passed away on January 15, 2021 at Greenspring Village. Born July 13, 1929 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Francis Rutkowski and the late Frances (Kluczynski) Rutkowski. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years John “Bill” Barnickel. She is survived by her son Gerard Barnickel of Charles Town WV; daughter Cynthia Eckbreth and her husband Walter of Alexandria VA; brother-in-law Joseph...

“Preach the Gospel at all times. Use Words if necessary,” St. Francis of Assisi   Tony passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Winchester Medical Center on Thursday evening, January 14, 2021 from complications of cancer he had battled for two years. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Donna, his three children (and their spouses), Tony (Patty), David (Uley), Marylisa Lichens (Dan), his seven Grandchildren Lindsay Damiani Peer (Alan), Anthony (fiancé...

Julian Wilson Everly, Sr. Native Alexandrian and longtime Callao, VA resident, Julian W. Everly, Sr., passed away January 12, 2021 at the age of 89. Born to Josiah S. and Ruby L. Everly January 1, 1932. Julian led an extraordinary life of dedication to his family, community, and country. Julian spent most of his life in Alexandria, where he and his brother, John, were known as the mischievous “bad boys of Rosemont” in their youth. He attended St. Stephens School and later...

  There is a lot less beauty and light in the world today for the family and friends of Georgia Lee Oden, 82, who died of natural causes on January 9, 2021 at her home in Alexandria, VA. A kind and gentle beauty, Georgia was much beloved by family and friends, who could always find warmth, comfort, and hospitality in her home. She was an avid and creative gardener, having received a City Beautification Award for her home in the Rosemont neighborhood of Alexandria and attaining her...

  Brian J. Bickmore passed away on January 8, 2021. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1969 to Francis Bickmore and Marsha Whitman. He leaves behind his best friend and the love of his life, Candace Bickmore, his two daughters- Courtney and Hannah Bickmore, and his faithful companion- Quinn The Pug. Brian is survived by his mother- Marsha Kintz (George), his brother-Kevin Bickmore (Sharon), his sister- Julie Castle (John), and his mother-in-law, Ziena Roach. He leaves...

Luis J. Lopez, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, unexpectedly passed away on January 6th, 2021 at the young age of 38. Although he was born in Managua, Nicaragua, Luis spent most of his life growing up in Northern Virginia, where he graduated from Mt. Vernon High School, Class of 2000, and received his associates degree in Business Administration at Northern Virginia Community College. On May 20th, 2006, Luis married his best friend and soulmate, Gaby Lopez, and...

  George Francis Gunning passed away on January 6, 2021, at the Silverado Memory Care Community in Alexandria VA. He was 88 years old.  He died as a result of COVID-19.  George was an avid and adventurous world traveler who served his country, first as an officer in the US Army, and then in a long and distinguished civilian career with the US Navy. George had been a resident of Alexandria VA for more than 40 years. George was born in Rome NY on July 1,...

Consuelo Ruiz Rodriguez, of Springfield Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021 at the age of 86 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Lima Peru on May 1, 1934, Consuelo was a long-time member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Alexandria, VA. She was a dedicated employee of the Women's National Democratic Club, serving as a banquet hostess for over 12 years.  Consuelo was dearly loved by her children; Richard, Monica and Michael, as well as her...