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Randy Staggs Memorial Service
In a way, Randy Staggs’ mother Opal paved the way for today’s memorial service. Opal died on July 23 of pancreatic cancer. She had planned ahead for her funeral, a memorial service held in the chapel...
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Patrick (Paddy Mae) Heckler
Patrick Heckler was also known as Paddy Mae – especially when he donned wig, makeup and costume as a drag queen. He was a hair dresser, a bartender, a leader in Albuquerque’s gay community, and he was...
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National Pet Memorial Day
September 9, 2012 is National Pet Memorial Day, so declared by the PLPA, the Pet Loss Professionals Alliance, a committee of the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association. To honor our...
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Miguel Caro Buddhist Memorial Service
Miguel Caro was a talented performer, choreographer, dance teacher, and well-loved man known for his hugs and smiles. He toured the world performing baile folklorico, traditional Mexican folk dancing....
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September 11 Memorial Service in 2012
Today is the day Americans pause and remember the losses, the pain, the chaos of September 11, 2001. Memorial services are taking place all over the country, not just in the places where the jets...
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Remembering Phillip Jordan
Phillip Jordan traveled all over this country, from Maine to Alaska, Montana to New Mexico, Seattle to Long Island, and up and down the East Coast. He worked as an executive chef in Glacier National...
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Debi Lester Anglican Celebration of Life
An impressive eight-page program was handed to all of the attendees as they entered the celebration of life for Debi Lester. As the Parish Administrator for Christ the King Anglican Church of...
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Multiple Memorials for Doug ReVelle
Sometimes, one memorial service is not enough. The many facets of our lives can be celebrated over time and space with different people. Such is the case for Douglas O. ReVelle. Doug died on May 2,...
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Rev. Sun Myung Moon Funeral
The three and a half hour funeral for the Rev. Sun Myung Moon was the longest of my 30 Funerals in 30 Days Challenge. Actually, it’s the longest funeral I’ve ever experienced. The Universal Seonghwa or...
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Final Thoughts on the 2012 30 Day Challenge
I have walked through the valley of the shadow of death, and I have feared no evil. After attending and writing about 30 funerals and memorial services in 30 days, I have made it through to the other...
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