Obituaries

The son of Samuel Carter and Wilma P. Carter, brother of Wilbert, Howyen, Morris, and Roland Carter, Florence Carter and Ann E. Williams.Sam graduated from Cardozo High School and worked for the Roosevelt Hotel and The United States Postal Service. He departed this life on January 26, 2016 at Capital Caring, Arlingon, VA.Sam lived a very quite life. He was...

Philip E. Bland, 63, of Loudoun County, VA, died Sunday, January 24, 2016, from complications of diabetes.A native of Brooklyn, NY, education was always a priority to Phil. He earned several advanced degrees and served over 36 years as a professional in the mental health industry and as an entrepreneur. Phil loved traveling, opera singers Pavarotti and The Canadian Tenors,...

Ligita Shomgard, 62, died on January 21, 2016 at Retreat Hospital. All services are private.

Mark D. Harvey, 51, of Alexandria, died on January 21, 2016 in Washington, DC. He will be interred ar Arlington National Cemetery on March 17, 2016 at 1pm. Family and friends attending are to meet at the Administration Building at 12:15pm.

Russell PrickettForeign Service OfficerRussell Prickett, U.S. foreign service officer, died at 83 in Ashburn, VA on January 18. Russ was born May 18, 1932 in Willmar, Minnesota to Glenn and Edna Prickett, the eldest of three siblings. He graduated from Murray High School, St. Paul, MN in 1950, Hamline University in 1954, and Harvard Law School in 1957. After marrying...

Christa J. Monroe, 91, of Alexandria, died on January 16, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Clarence L. Monroe; and sister, Hazel Moye. She is survived by her children, Deborah M. Williams Wayne, and Clarence “Lee” Monroe, Jr. Karla; grandchildren, Anne E. Williams, and Keith A. Monroe;...

Sergio A. Verastegui, 21, of Springfield died suddenly on January 10, 2016. He is survived by his parents, Alfonzo and Shontina Verastegui. The family will receive friends from 3pm-5pm, Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St. Alexandria, VA 22314, followed by a Life Celebration Service at 5pm. Interment will be private.

Casimir A. Ferenc, 84, of Fairfax died on January 6, 2016. All services are private.

Ethel V. Lavinus, 97, of Alexandria, died on January 5, 2016 at Alexandria Hospital. A graveside service will be held at Culpeper National Cemetery January 22, 2016 at 12pm.

Maria Tobar, 84 of Alexandria died on January 5, 2016 at Woodbine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A Burial of Christian Mass will be held at 11am, Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 711 Columbus St. Alexandria, VA, followed by interment at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

Halsey MacDonald Harper, 90, died on January 3, 2016 at INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital. All services are private.

Lorraine J. Weaver, 89, of Alexandria, died on January 2, 2016 peacefully in her home. The family will receive friends from 2pm to 5pm on Friday, January 8, 2016.

Barbara Marcus, 66, of Springfield died on December 30, 2015 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. A graveside service will be held on January 4, 2016 at King David, Falls Church at 10am.

Drago Maksic, 67, of Alexandria, died on December 30, 2015 at Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA. All services will be private.

Stanley T. “Buddy” Young, Jr., 71, of Bristow, VA, passed away on December 28, 2015, following a massive stroke.He was born in Alexandria, VA on February 29, 1944, to Stanley T. and Amy L. Young. He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Alonzo E. Wood. Surviving are his beloved wife of more than 25 years, Diane...

Leopoldo Joaquin Alvarez Espinal, 51, died on December 28, 2015. He is survived by his parents, Amelia Espinal and Celso Alvarez; children Gloria and Tammy Alvarez; grandson, Lucas; sister, Josette R. Espinal; and brothers, Celso Alvarez, Kenneth Rosenzweig Espinal, Pablo Garcia Espinal, and Gracian Rosenzweig Espinal.He was employed at the Pan American Health Organization. His family will receive friends from...

Andrew Ness of Falls Church died on December 22, 2015.Services are private.

Robert P. O’Rourke, 85, of Alexandria, VA died on December 17, 2015 in Alexandria. Services are private.