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Stephen “Steve” Howard Moellering passed away on March 25, 2023 in Falls Church, Virginia at the age of 77. Steve was born to Armin and Gertrude Moellering on September 14th,1945 in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1949 his family moved to Palisades Park, New Jersey where Steve graduated from high school. Steve went on to graduate from Johns Hopkins University in 1967 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. He then attended Law School at New York University until 1969, when he was...

In Loving Celebration Gamal Girgis “Mimi” Saleh was born in al-Fayyum, Egypt on June 10, 1940.  The second of six children born to Reverend Girgis G. Grais and Thereza E. Khalil, Mimi spent her primary school years in Asyut, Egypt.  After earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature from Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, Mimi embarked a varied and rewarding career.  She would hold positions in a range of fields, including as a flight attendant for Egypt...

Lakshmi Sadasivan, PhD, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 14th, 2023, supported by her loved ones. She is survived by her devoted husband Easwara, her loving sons Prashanth and Sunil, their wives Aishwarya and Avanti, her grandsons Sahas and Arav, and her siblings Sundari, Raji, Babu, Suresh and Mangala. Born in New Delhi, Lakshmi was one of six siblings who grew up in a happy household that placed a high value on educating women. Her mother, who had been denied an education...

Carmencita (Carmen) Tamase Benedicto, a loving sister, aunt and friend, passed away quietly on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born on February 6, 1950, in Manila, Philippines to the late Flora Tamase-Benedicto and John San Juan Benedicto. Carmen was preceded in death by two brothers Rolando and Luis, is survived by her two sisters Juliette (John) and Emilia Benedicto-Mananghaya, and two brothers Renato (Cora) and Joselito (Marciana). Her family also extends to numerous nieces, nephews, and...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Cynthia Lynde Thompson of Washington, DC, on March 10, 2023.  Predeceased by her parents Ralph Douglas Thompson and Constance Lynde Thompson of Weston, Ma., Cynthia leaves behind her beloved companion Fred and numerous cousins in both Virginia, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Cynthia was born in Newton, Ma, graduated from Radcliffe College, AB degree and worked many years as an interpreter (French) escort for AID and...

Erla Fern Kettering of McLean, VA passed peacefully on March 9, 2023 at the age of 93. A graduate of the Barbizon School of Modeling, NYC  she had a career as a Runway Model.  Also an accomplished pianist, she mastered, at age 14, The Schimer's Library of Musical Classics.  Her piano performance abilities far exceeded her chronological age as she played Bach, Czerny, and Liszt with ease. She is survived by her brother, Paul Wagner and her daughter, Sondra K. Tiberio. She...

Gordon Bruce Silcox, 84 Gordon Bruce Silcox passed away on Sunday, February 19th at Alexandria Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on May 11th, 1938 in Takoma Park, MD to Dr. Walter Bruce Silcox and Ruth May Davis Silcox. A lifelong Washingtonian, Gordon was raised in Alexandria with his sister Marjorie and brother Frank. He attended George Washington High School where he was student body president and member of the marching band. Once a friend of Gordon, always a friend of Gordon...

Jean-Marc Denizot was born in Paris, France. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, son, David, and two grandkids, Elise and Vincent. He was married for over 50 wonderful years. In addition to his wife, he loved food, which showed in his profession as a chef. Early in his career, he helped open up the restaurant at the Kennedy Center and was their sous chef for a few years before branching out to open his own restaurant, Cafe Tati. When he closed his restaurant, he moved on to be the...