Archive for July, 2016

On Wednesday, July 27, 2016, of Olney, MD. Beloved wife of Peter Larsen; mother of Katherine (Troy) Balderson, Mary (Anthony) Rettig, Ann Larsen, John (Cheryl) Larsen, and Joseph (Patricia) Larsen; grandmother of Chris, Jordan, Zackary, Kyra, Kayla, Annabelle, James, and Matthew; great-grandmother of Lucas. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Tuesday, August 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, 20853 on Wednesday, August 3, at 10:30 a.m. Interment All Souls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400,Fairfax, VA 22030.

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BARBARA HAYES FEGAN

“BUNNY”

Barbara Hayes Fegan, 82, a lifelong area resident, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 28, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Fegan was born in Washington, DC and grew up in Chevy Chase, MD.  She attended Blessed Sacrament School, Georgetown Visitation Convent and the University of Maryland.  She later moved to North Bethesda, MD., where she sang in two choirs and was a cantor at Holy Cross Church.  She was also a member of The Rockville Community Chorus and The Rockville Singers.  She occasionally sang for the residents at Carriage Hill Home in Bethesda, and was a guest reader for the kindergarten class at Holy Cross School.  Mrs. Fegan was a co-founder of the Holy Cross Lunch Bunch, and had been a member of the former Holy Cross Players Theater Group, as well as a school volunteer.

Survivors include her husband James of 59 years, three daughters, Sandra Falatko, Linda Spiker, Sharon Giuliani, two sons, James G. Fegan, Jr. and Michael C. Fegan, 24 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Charles David Hayes, and one sister, Joan Hayes Custalow.

Relatives and friends may call at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD, on Monday, August 1, beginning at 9:30 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD  20850.

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Angelina V. Barbagallo (Age 93)

On Monday, July 25, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daugther of the late Rosaria and Salvatore Barbagallo; sister of the late Thomas and Carmelo Barbagallo; also survived by sister-in-law Louise Barbagallo, niece Adele (Bradley) Jones, nephew Raymond Barbagallo, great nieces and nephews Victoria, Taylor and the late Brandon; one great great nephew Leland Sackett Jones, cousin Frank Scandone and cousins living in Italy. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, August 1, from 10:30 to 11 am, where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Rosa Aguilar Rinonos (Age 74)

On Monday, July 25, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Alberto Rinonos; mother of David Rinonos and Gloria Rinonos; sister of Ester and Alberto Aguilar. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Rosa was born on a ranch in Guanajuato, Mexico. She happily moved to the United States and has spent the past 40 years in the Silver Spring area. Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew Apostle Church, 11600 Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, July 29, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

WILLIAM HENRY KAUPERT, JR.
1929-2016

Bill departed this life suddenly and unexpectedly on July 3, 2016. A resident of Silver Spring, Maryland since 1967, he was born on March 1, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois and was the eldest of three children. Beloved husband of Isobel Ruth Kaupert, loving father of Andrew Kaupert and Jennifer Johnsen, he is survived by his wife of 52 years, his children, grandchildren, and two sisters.

Bill graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Northwestern University, a Master’s degree in English Education from George Washington University, and joined the Peace Corps in 1962 serving in Colombia, South America where Ruth joined him and they were married. He was a Washington, D.C. Public School teacher for 35 years, and continued to work teaching at The Huntington Learning Center until his passing. Bill was a devoted and respected member of his church and community, great teacher, mentor and friend.

Committal service and interment will be held at the historic Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church and Rock Creek Cemetery, 201 Allison St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20011 on Friday July 29, 2016 at 1 p.m. Memorial service will be held at Christ Congregational Church, 9525 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Saturday July 30, 2016 at 2 p.m. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He is at peace and in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his name to Christ Congregational Church or St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

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HAIG S. GAKAVIAN (Age 87)

On Saturday, July 23, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Hermine Gakavian; father of Hrair (Lynne) and Hratch Gakavian; grandfather of Alex and Neva Gakavian; brother of Arshaluis, Annahid, Garbis and the late Azniv. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and funeral service at Soorp Khatch Armenian Apostolic Church, 4906 Flint Drive, Bethesda, MD, on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 11 A.M. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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WILLIAM EDWARD HUDGINS (Age 86)

On Friday, July 22, 2016, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of  the late Jean A. Hudgins; father of Linda Hudgins Guest (Frank), William E. Hudgins, II (Dana), and Charles Hudgins (Penny); grandfather of Kimberly Guest, Frank Guest, Michael Guest, Billy Hudgins, III, Pam Hudgins, Charlie Hudgins, II, and the late Sheri Hudgins and Brittany Hudgins; great-grandfather of Grant Francis, Kevin Francis, Frankie Guest, Gabby Sterling, Taylor Hudgins, and Brayden Hudgins. Also survived by his two sisters. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, July 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside Service and Interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD, on Wednesday, July 27, at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, Washington DC-MD Office, 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC  20036.