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  The Rev. William (Bill) Enno Woldt, age 90, died on June 18, 2021. He was born in Buffalo, New York on June 4, 1931, in the care of the Lutheran Children’s Friend Society of New York. He became the child of the Rev. Enno Louis and Mrs. Clara Rose (Kuehner) Woldt on September 25, 1931, by adoption. He became a child of God through Holy Baptism on September 27, 1931, at Christ Lutheran Church, Lansing, Michigan. His early education was guided by his parents, his grandparents, The...

Chandra T. Fitzgerald died on Wednesday June 16, 2021 after brief illness.  She is survived by her children, son Pete M. Fitzgerald daughters, Teresa Carter (Wallace) and Donna Batts (Kenny); two grandchildren Delaunte and Jasmine. Followed by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She will be forever loved and missed. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you donate to a charity of your choice.  

Mary E. Blouin, a resident of Alexandria, VA for the past 32 years, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021, with family by her side.  Daughter of the late James J. Coleman and Mary Margaret Begley, she joins the love of her life, Robert Clifford Blouin, and her brother, Patrick James Coleman in eternal rest.   She is survived by her three children:  Robert of Albuquerque, NM; Christopher (Dorothea) of Woodbridge, VA; and Maryann (David) of Oakland, CA; and her brother...

  Our hearts are broken at the peaceful passing of our beloved wife, mother, oma, friend, Gudrun Sigrid Callahan on June 12th.  A service will be held on Saturday, June 19th, at 12:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1608 Russell Rd, Alexandria, VA 22301.  For those of you who cannot attend in person, the link to the live stream is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82116514784#success (and we are also recording it). In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to one of the...

Ronald George Loveng, a longtime wedding cake and pastry bakery business owner in Southern California, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 4th - two days shy of his 87th birthday at his home in Alexandria, VA. Ronald George Loveng was born June 6, 1934, in Holmen Wisconsin to parents Esther Loveng (Olson) and Victor Loveng , the fourth of seven children. He graduated from Holmen High School. After a time working in the “Sweet Shop” in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he served in...

Karen entered her eternal heavenly home on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at home with family at her side in Alexandria, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Joseph and Nancy Lee Pearson. She is survived by her sisters, Lynda A. Pearson and Janet L. Dennis (Charles, Sr.), her niece, Jennie L. Dennis Ritt (Michael), her nephew Charles L. Dennis, Jr., grand nieces, Summer and Emma, and grandnephew, Blaze. Karen was born in Washington, DC on August 11, 1956 and raised in...

Dok Lao was born in a small village in Takeo Province, Cambodia in the year of the Dragon.  She married our father, Kem San (deceased), from a neighboring village and their journey together began.  Married to Kem San, her life would take her from the rice fields of Takeo Province to the cities of Phnom Penh, Battambang, Paris, New Orleans, and Washington D.C.  She had an abundance of love and generosity for extended family, friends, and strangers. She loved to cook and...

  Ralph White Fairbank Jr. of Alexandria, Virginia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the age of 85. Ralph was born in Washington, DC on September 5, 1935, to Ralph White Fairbank Sr. and Dorothy Todd Fairbank. He was the youngest of two children. His sister fondly nicknamed him Buzz which he adopted and used throughout his adult life.   Ralph grew up in Arlington Virginia where he attended Nellie Custis Elementary School, Washington and Lee High School, and...

  Of Arlington, VA, passed away peacefully after a long hospitalization. Cherished sister of Bonnie F. O’Neill of Arlington, VA; Robert W. Gillespie, Jr. (Laurette) of Woodbridge, VA; Mark Gillespie of Indianapolis, IN; and the late Margaret Yawkey (Thomas) of State College, PA. Daughter of the late Robert W. Gillespie, Sr. and Margaret (Peggy) O’Neill Gillespie of McMurray, PA. Treasured aunt (and Mom #2) of Brenna K. Carlson (Dale) of Ellicott City, MD. Beloved aunt of...

  Geraldine Buenaventura “Gerry” departed this life on May 30, 2021, at the age of 87 with her loving family at her side, peacefully at home, following a brave battle with leukemia. Gerry was born on October 20, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to Lawrence Kelly and Helen Hirsch Kelly.  She graduated from Holy Name High School and then attained her nursing degree at St. John’s Hospital in Cleveland.  She was very  proud to be a nurse and worked in labor and...