CHRISTOPHER MEHRING, 56, of Dillon, Montana, died of COVID on Nov. 2, 2021.
"The highlight of his life was his 3 grandkids Payton, Parker and Penelope (Paislee). Words cannot describe the love he had for his grandkids."
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ALICIA MARTINEZ, 70, of Downey, California died of COVID on Nov. 2, 2020.
"Tia Alicia was outgoing, funny, loud and welcoming. She enjoyed her grandchildren, nephews and nieces...She deserved more...she was accepting & comforting to everyone. We’ll never forget her."
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DAVID BARRON, 79, of Monterey Park, CA died of COVID on Nov. 1, 2020.
"He made a friend everywhere he went & was always proud to share the achievements of his children & grandchildren. His loss is felt deeply by his family...He will be missed for the rest of our lives."
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REV. KENNETH CRACKNELL, 87, of Norwich, Vermont, died of COVID on Oct. 26, 2022.
"His capacity for making friends never failed him, and he would often return from an errand long after he started out because he 'got to talking.'"
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It's not over: COVID continues to kill hundreds of people every single day.
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LOUIS FEIST, 77, of Ballwin, Missouri, died of COVID on Oct. 20, 2022.
"His favorite hobbies, through the years, were snow skiing, cruising the high seas, playing with cars and eating at every hole-in-the wall restaurant the Travel and Food channels had to offer!"
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LOUIS FEIST, 77, of Ballwin, Missouri, died of COVID on Oct. 20, 2022.
"His favorite hobbies, through the years, were snow skiing, cruising the high seas, playing with cars and eating at every hole-in-the wall restaurant the Travel and Food channels had to offer!"
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JOSE CORTEZ, 64, of California, died of COVID on Oct. 30, 2021.
"Jose was always ready to BBQ with a cold beer in hand and salsa music blaring. He was a kind, selfless, generous, caring, hardworking man..."
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TARABEN AMIN, 74 of Rockaway, New Jersey died of COVID on Oct. 29, 2020.
“A super mom who never complained nor made excuses and always found something to laugh about.”
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JACOB "JAKE" DUNLAP, 29, of Missoula, Montana, died of COVID on Oct. 12, 2021.
"...he was a jack of all trades: a mechanic, coin collector, scuba diver, fisherman, Pokémon enthusiasts, tinker, affinity for all things Jeep, & dinosaurs."
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HOWARD MARSHALL, 65, of Anderson, Indiana died of COVID on Oct. 29, 2020.
"He was the sweetest, most loving Dad to me...he never missed an opportunity to tell me he loved me. I will carry that love with me forever."
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EDUARDO HIPOLITO, of Oregon, died of COVID on Oct. 29, 2021.
"Eduardo came to the US in search of a better life and to help his family out back in Mexico."
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PAUL LETIZI, 67 of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania died of COVID on Oct. 29, 2020.
"Paul was a loving husband, father, nonno, brother, uncle and caring friend. He will always be remembered for being the kindest, most caring, humblest man with the gentlest soul."
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RUBEN VARELA, 62, of Surprise, Arizona, died of COVID on Oct. 28, 2021.
"Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle. Loving and lovable and enjoyed the outdoors."
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Today we remember the 11 Jews who were murdered four years ago today at their synagogue in Pittsburgh for nothing more than merely existing as Jews in America.
May their memory be a blessing and a call to action.
Baruch Dayan Emet. We say their names.
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JUAN OBREGON, 93, of Port Clinton, Ohio, died of COVID on Oct. 26, 2021.
"He liked to have Tootsie Rolls handy to pass out to friends..."
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Don't normalize this. Don't shrug it off or suggest the elderly are dispensable, even as we trudge towards three years of COVID.
You may not have known them, but to someone they were the world.
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CHARLES LINVILLE, 80, of Davenport, Iowa, died of COVID on Oct. 18, 2022.
"Charlie saw the good in people and helped where he could. He loved exploring and just needed to see what was over the next hill and had fun throughout the journey."
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CHARLES LINVILLE, 80, of Davenport, Iowa, died of COVID on Oct. 18, 2022.
"Charlie saw the good in people and helped where he could. He loved exploring and just needed to see what was over the next hill and had fun throughout the journey."
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ARNOLD "WES" HAMRICK, 67, of Show Low, Arizona, died of COVID on Oct. 24, 2021.
"Wes fell victim to misinformation about COVID not being serious & these beliefs led him to not get vaccinated...He died of COVID in an improvised intensive care unit."
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CHRISTINE GORSKI, 86, of Madison, Connecticut, died of COVID on Oct. 24, 2021.
"Holding the unchallenged title of The World's Best Mother, she considered her true calling in this world her advocacy for and guidance to her many children and grandchildren..."
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STEPHEN LAWRENCE, 59, of Nashville, Tennessee, died of COVID on Oct. 24, 2021.
"Stephen died from a severe Covid-19 infection after refusing to get a vaccine....Please make his passing mean something. Please go and get a vaccine in his honor."
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REBECCA BAIRD, 58, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, died of COVID on Oct. 24, 2021.
"My beautiful mother lived for her family & all 4 of her grandsons were her pride & joy. My rock and my best friend was taken from us after an 11 day battle...She will be remembered by all who met her."
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Reminder that we are still in a pandemic and people are still dying of COVID. May his memory be a blessing. 🫶🏾
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HAROLD GINSPARG of Horseheads, New York, died of COVID on Oct. 20, 2022.
"Harold's devotion to his parents, to his family, and to Judaism was lifelong."
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"He was born...in Romania. As a 2-year-old he traveled with his mother & older brother Josh on the RMS Aquitania to rejoin his father, who had already reached the US. Later, toward the end of World War II, Harold traveled back to Europe on the very same ship with the US Army."
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HAROLD GINSPARG of Horseheads, New York, died of COVID on Oct. 20, 2022.
"Harold's devotion to his parents, to his family, and to Judaism was lifelong."
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HAROLD GINSPARG of Horseheads, New York, died of COVID on Oct. 20, 2022.
"Harold's devotion to his parents, to his family, and to Judaism was lifelong."
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ROBERT GREEN, 75, of Lumberton, Texas died of COVID on Oct. 22, 2020.
"He started dressing as Gandalf for the fair and found a new love in listening, talking and making new friends with the fair goers...His family misses him everyday!"
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ARGELIO "WICHY" CABRERA, 78, of Miami, Florida, died of COVID on Oct. 21, 2020.
"He was a psychologist until the day he died for women in abusive relationships and those who suffered from drug abuse. Above all, he was the most wonderful father and grandfather."
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TRACY TAYLOR, 51, of Maine, died of COVID on Oct. 21, 2021.
"She was a beautiful, caring, loving and thoughtful person...She was loved by her many family and friends and was easy to be a friend to. Tracy loved dragonflies and her dog, Buddy."
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EDWARD GERREIN, 60, of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, died of COVID on Oct. 21, 2021.
"Ed was the glue that made any family gathering fun. He had a wonderful infectious laugh. He loved his grand babies. He was loved by everyone who met him."
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LUIS GARCIA, 84, of Miami, Florida, died of COVID on Oct. 16, 2022.
"Luis was larger than life and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was generous, genuine, authentic and kind."
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PAULA HALEY, 53, of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, died of COVID on Oct. 20, 2021.
She "was an incredible young lady, with a huge heart. She loved her three kids very very much...She was the rock of her family and I will never get over the loss of my beautiful wife."
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ROBERT DICKINSON JR., 88, of Illinois, died of COVID on July 21, 2022.
"Bob was fun, bright, positive, social, always kind, and an incredibly funny guy. He loved golfing, flying, watching movies, playing games, reminiscing, eating good meals, and engaging in hearty laughter."
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DUSTIN DOMRES, 38, of Cattaraugas, New York, died of COVID on Oct. 19, 2021.
"He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, kayaking and long walks with his dogs. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the New York Jets football and Boston Celtics basketball."
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KRISTI RINEWALT FULLER of Lorena, Texas, died of COVID on Oct. 19, 2021.
She worked as a high school cafeteria director.
“Kristi was an amazing mom, amazing wife, she was fun, always happy."
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BOB ATKISON, 75 of Missouri died of COVID on Oct. 19, 2020.
"Bob was the family’s patriarch in the best senses of the word: kind, wise, generous, hospitable, soft-hearted. He once told one of his granddaughters: ‘Be true to yourself, be true to God & just have a ball.’"
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DOROTHY DRAKE of Lanesborough, Massachusetts, died of COVID on Oct. 10, 2022.
"An avid Red Sox fan, she could often be found watching 'the boys' with a beer in hand, staying up late for extra innings."
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DOROTHY DRAKE of Lanesborough, Massachusetts, died of COVID on Oct. 10, 2022.
"An avid Red Sox fan, she could often be found watching 'the boys' with a beer in hand, staying up late for extra innings."
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Two years…wow. Miss you much Dad! ❤️
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BALDEMAR VASQUEZ, 73 of Nampa, Idaho died of COVID on Oct. 18, 2020.
"A truly unique man who loved his plants, his music, and the Dodgers but most of all, loved his family. He will be deeply and greatly missed."
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CHARLES BAYLES, 55, of Johnstown, Colorado, died of COVID on Oct. 18, 2021.
"He was a master of the grill and enjoyed barbequing and smoking meats. Charles enjoyed traveling to many countries and attending sporting events with [his children]..."
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MICHAEL CRUMRINE II, 38, of Washington, Pennsylvania, died of COVID on Oct. 18, 2021.
He "loved his St. Bernard, Sebastian & shooting pool. His 2004 Pontiac GTO was his pride and joy. However, family and friends were the most important part of his life."
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