Obituaries
Louis John Sanchez
Aug 27, 2025
Louis John Sanchez
December 27, 1941 - August 27, 2025
Louis John Sanchez, a beacon of joy and laughter whose life journey began in the quaint town of Walsenburg, Colorado. Born on December 17, 1941, he was the third child in a loving family that included his devoted parents, John Dios Sanchez and Clara Sanchez, and his cherished siblings: brother Richard and...
Shirley Partee
Aug 22, 2025
Shirley Jean Partee
Shirley Jean Partee was born on March 4, 1929, in Winslow, Arizona, the beloved only child of David Wesley Harold and Floy Irene Coker. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love, on August 22, 2025, under the compassionate care of hospice. As a young girl, Shirley delighted in visiÆŸng the local train staÆŸon where her father...
Ja'Quavia Ranique Braxton
Sep 1, 2025
Precious Memories
Ja'Quavia Ranique Braxton
“Qua”
Ja’Quavia “Qua” Ranique Braxton born on December 16, 1990, to Shavonda Ann Braxton, was a spirit, bursting with wit, passion, laughter, and love. From her early years as the cherished first daughter, Ja’Quavia embodied a natural leadership that left an indelible mark on who crossed her path.A proud graduate of George Washington High School, Ja’Quavia quickly emerged...
Karen Marie Modica
Sep 28, 2025
OBITUARY
Karen Marie Modica
Karen Marie Modica was born on August 11, 1941, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Karen Marie Modica brought a unique spark to the lives she touched. The daughter of Ella Cecelia Burke and Michael Patrick Kiley, she grew up with a love for learning, which she cultivated at Theodore Roosevelt High School. Alongside her beloved sister...
David Earl Patterson
Sep 9, 2025
We celebrate the remarkable life of David Earl Patterson, born July 11, 1956, in Denver, Colorado, to Loretta Montgomery Patterson and David Lee Patterson. He grew up surrounded by faith and love, walking through life with his brothers Donell, Ronald, and Donald, his sister Shirley, and forever cherishing the memory of his sister Queen, who preceded him in death.
From a...
Estellia Rein Cagnolatti
Sep 8, 2025
Estellia was born on August 22, 1953, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to the late Odessa (Jones) Williams and Townsley Williams. She was the 16th child born into this large and loving family.
Estellia lived her life as a shining example of selflessness, humility, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She possessed a servant’s heart – always placing the needs of...
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Louis John Sanchez
Aug 27, 2025
Louis John Sanchez
December 27, 1941 - August 27, 2025
Louis John Sanchez, a beacon of joy and laughter whose life journey began in the quaint town of Walsenburg, Colorado. Born on December 17, 1941, he was the third child in a loving family that included his devoted parents, John Dios Sanchez and Clara Sanchez, and his cherished siblings: brother Richard and...
Shirley Partee
Aug 22, 2025
Shirley Jean Partee
Shirley Jean Partee was born on March 4, 1929, in Winslow, Arizona, the beloved only child of David Wesley Harold and Floy Irene Coker. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love, on August 22, 2025, under the compassionate care of hospice. As a young girl, Shirley delighted in visiÆŸng the local train staÆŸon where her father...
Ja'Quavia Ranique Braxton
Sep 1, 2025
Precious Memories
Ja'Quavia Ranique Braxton
“Qua”
Ja’Quavia “Qua” Ranique Braxton born on December 16, 1990, to Shavonda Ann Braxton, was a spirit, bursting with wit, passion, laughter, and love. From her early years as the cherished first daughter, Ja’Quavia embodied a natural leadership that left an indelible mark on who crossed her path.A proud graduate of George Washington High School, Ja’Quavia quickly emerged...
Karen Marie Modica
Sep 28, 2025
OBITUARY
Karen Marie Modica
Karen Marie Modica was born on August 11, 1941, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Karen Marie Modica brought a unique spark to the lives she touched. The daughter of Ella Cecelia Burke and Michael Patrick Kiley, she grew up with a love for learning, which she cultivated at Theodore Roosevelt High School. Alongside her beloved sister...
David Earl Patterson
Sep 9, 2025
We celebrate the remarkable life of David Earl Patterson, born July 11, 1956, in Denver, Colorado, to Loretta Montgomery Patterson and David Lee Patterson. He grew up surrounded by faith and love, walking through life with his brothers Donell, Ronald, and Donald, his sister Shirley, and forever cherishing the memory of his sister Queen, who preceded him in death.
From a...
Estellia Rein Cagnolatti
Sep 8, 2025
Estellia was born on August 22, 1953, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to the late Odessa (Jones) Williams and Townsley Williams. She was the 16th child born into this large and loving family.
Estellia lived her life as a shining example of selflessness, humility, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She possessed a servant’s heart – always placing the needs of...
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