Obituaries

Alfred L. Sorrell, 80, passed away peacefully in his home on November 4th, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife Bettie Sorrell, Sons; James and his wife Suzanne, Ronald Strand- Sorrell and his husband Timothy Van Wert, Michael Sorrell, and Steven Sorrell. Alfred is also survived by three grandchildren and five great grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends....

Robin Ann Hunt, 73, of Alexandria, Virginia, died November 2, 2017 while battling cancer. She was born in Auburn, New York on May 11, 1944 to the late Glenn and Anna (Bartlett) Heinzman. Robin enjoyed skiing, sailing, hiking, doing home improvement projects and big dogs! She was a fan of country music – particularly Carrie Underwood; and enjoyed following European...

Rafaela Antonia Hernandez Montiel, 76, passed away peacefully in her home on October 28, 2017. Rafaela is preceded in death by her twin brother Rafael Antonio Hernandez. Rafeala is survived by her loving husband Juan P. Montiel, daughter Sara Montiel, son Juan Carlos Montiel, two brothers Rubi and Poro Hernandez,two sisters Argentina Née Hernandez and Miriam Hernandez, and grandson Maxwell...

John Wyatt Dupree Hall, 56, of Arlington, died October 25, 2017 at Capital Caring in Arlington, VA after a long bout with illness. He was born July 28, 1961 in Washington, DC to the late Otis and Lauretta (Hightower) Hall. “Wyatt” was a life-long resident of Arlington, VA.

Early in life, Wyatt showed interest in physical fitness. He was known...

Asmait Ekubay, 81, of Woodbridge, died peacefully in her home October 23, 2017 surrounded by her family.

A Life Celebration Service will be 10am,Friday, October 27, 2017 at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St. Alexandria, VA 22314. Interment will follow at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Rd. Fairfax, VA.

Roger Lee Perdue, 77, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2017. He was the son of the late Charles and Cora Perdue. He is survived by his loving wife Betty Perdue, and Misty their beloved dog; children, Richard Lee Carlson Sr. and Ronald Ervin; grandchildren Nikki Jessup, Richard Lee Carlson Jr, David Paul Carlson, and Nathan John Carlson;...

Joseph J. Thomas, 65, of Stafford, died October 19, 2017 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. He was born February 26, 1952 to the late William and Anna Thomas (Frazier). Mr. Thomas enjoyed Bluegrass music, fishing, casinos, and visiting the Shenandoah Valley. He is survived by his wife, Janice Sexton-Thomas; his long time companion, Kimberly Williams; children, Tammy Thomas Witt, Virginia Shanahan,...

Lt. Colonel USAR (Ret.) Jerome Louis Massey, of Fairfax Virginia, died on Tuesday October 17 at Fair Oaks Hospital in Oakton Virginia. He was 95. He was born on July 27 1922 in Norfolk Virginia. He fought in World War II as an engineer and firefighter.  In 1945 he married Bernice Siegel, and together they had four children.

He was...

Kuldip Singh,81, of Clinton, MD, died October 11, 2017 at MEDSTAR Southern Maryland Hospital surrounded by his family.

All services are private.

 

Kwami Sena Penty, 9, died peacefully on October 9, 2017, surrounded by his family at home following a courageous four-year battle with pineoblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.  Kwami was a third grader at Westlawn Elementary School in Falls Church, VA.  He was loved by many, and will be greatly missed.

Kwami was a delightful little boy who was...

Sharon E. Stalder, 63, of Alexandria died October 7, 2017 at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.

All services are private.

June W. Wyche, 95, died on September 30, 2017 in her home.

All services are private.

Augustin A. Contreras, 90, of Falls Church, died September 28, 2017.

All services are private.

 

Betty L. Gregg, 98, of Alexandria, died September 27, 2017 in her home surrounded by family.

Mrs. Gregg will be inurned with her husband, Bruce J. Gregg, at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Gene A. Long, 89, of Alexandria died Ocotober 5, 2017 in his home.

The family will receive friends from 11am to 12pm, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St. Alexandria, VA 22314. A Life Celebration service will begin at 12pm. followed by interment at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Bladensburg, MD.

Joann Thomas (Tomazic) daughter of the late John Tomazic and Agnes Golembiewski passed away peacefully in Arlington Virginia on  September 30, 2017.  services are to be held at The Cathedral of St. Thomas More.

Lisetta McKinzie Gardenier,86, died September 26, 2017 at her home in Alex, VA.  She was born December 7, 1930 in Chicago, Ill. She was predeased by her husband, U. S. Navy Cpt. Robert R. Gardenier.  She is survived by 3 children, Lisette, Robert, and Denise; along with 5 grandchildren.

Mrs. Gardenier was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church...