Archive for November, 2017

FREDERICK MOORE (Age 90)

On Monday, November 6, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of the late L. Rita Moore; father of  Francis Moore and Bernadette Persaud; brother of the late Celestina Simmons, William Moffat, and Alan Rose;  father-in-law of Ownkar Persaud. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, Tuesday, November 14. Viewing from 10 to 11 am.  Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11 am.  Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Royce M. Denham (Age 95)

On Sunday, October 29, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD., WWII veteran, member of the American Legion, and Master Gardener, beloved husband of the late Margaret M. Denham, father of Royce Denham Jr., Richard Denham (Marlyn), Naomi Lynch (Mark), Carol McDonald Gallo, Kenneth Denham (Rima), Mary Fitzpatrick (Gil), Donna Matteson (Jeff), and the late Donald Denham; grandfather of Suzy, Julia and John, Chris and Kim, Andrea and Shannon, Rachel, Daniel, Sarah and Hannah, Brian, Amanda and Valerie; great-grandfather of Jace, Abby, Dalton, Ellie, Allison and Kathryn.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday, November 16, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Friday, November 17, at 11:00 AM.  Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 N. Randolph Street, #225, Arlington, VA  22203 or at www.nmcrs.org.

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CAO, Thế Dung Joseph

Joseph Cao Thế Dung passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 due to complications from kidney failure. Mr. Cao was born on November 28, 1933.  The eldest son of Cao Văn Thức and Chu Thị Huệ, he grew up in the ancient village of Thi Chau, Nam Dịnh Province, in Vietnam.  He was orphaned at the age of nine, but with the care and support of his adopted aunt, he continued his academic pursuits to become a teacher, and later, a university professor. In 1975, Mr. Cao, his wife and five children escaped the fall of South Vietnam by boat and were rescued by an American naval ship.  The family was brought to a refugee camp in Guam and then to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas.  They were sponsored by a group of families from Christ the King Catholic Church, whose kindness and generosity helped the Cao family resettle in Silver Spring, Maryland. Cao Thế Dung was a prolific writer and journalist.  He wrote and published over 14 books on Vietnamese history, culture and politics.  His last work was the four-volume chronicle, History of Vietnamese Catholicism (1553 – 2000).  On a weekly basis, he contributed articles and columns to newspapers and magazines throughout the United States and Canada.   He was a talented and charismatic speaker, frequently invited to give lectures and talks throughout the world. Mr. Cao was a recipient of a Ford Foundation Fellowship.  He earned his doctorate degree in 1985.  Although he was often found researching in the special stacks of the U.S. Library of Congress, many of his credentials were amassed through interviews conducted in national and international travels. Mr. Cao’s passion was having paper and pen in hand.  He prized his collection of books, but in his latter years, he often confided that his greatest joy, accomplishment and treasure were his family, particularly his grandchildren.  He credited everything to God’s grace and divine providence. Mr. Cao Thế Dung is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Anne Lê Thị Kim Oanh; his younger brother, Cao Thế Song and his family; his five children and their spouses, Huong Cao Tran & Thang Tran, Trang Cao (deceased), San Cao & Lan Dang, Chuong Cao & Phuong-Dai Nguyen and An Cao & Mai Le-Cao; his sixteen cherished grandchildren, Kim Anh, Viet Van, Viet An, Quy,  Marcel, Thai Binh, Xuan Anh, Xuan Thi, Hoang-Thien (Ty), Lien-Dai, Hoang-My, Hoang-Van, Hoang-Viet, Hoang-Thuan, Hoang-Kiet and Mai Lien; and his much adored great-granddaughter, Aivy. Please join us in prayer and celebration of his life.

WAKE

Friday, November 10, 2017

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VIEWING

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Francis J. Collins Funeral Home

500 University Boulevard West

Silver Spring, MD  20901

HOLY MASS

Saturday, November 11, 2017

10 a.m.

Our Lady of Vietnam Catholic Church

11812 New Hampshire Avenue

Silver Spring, MD  20904

INTERMENT

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD  20906

James L. Carpenter (Age 75)

On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, of Kensington, MD.  Beloved husband of Victoria M. Bell; beloved brother of Cathy Cowden and the late Adrian R. Carpenter (Irene); beloved uncle of Thomas R. Carpenter (Jennifer Bramlett), James D. Carpenter (Margaret Colman), Julia Carpenter, Laura C. McArdle (John E.) and the late David Cowden.  Also survived by eight great nieces and nephews.  Also survived by many strong, longstanding friendships with members of the Chesapeake and Allegheny Steam Preservation Society (CALS), Baltimore, MD and other friendships he cultivated and treasured. 

Relatives and friends are invited for a 2:00 PM Gathering of Prayer and Remembrance, Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Holy Redeemer Church, Holy Family Chapel, 9705 Summit Avenue, Kensington, MD. Burial will be private at National Memorial Park, Falls Church, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to Audubon Naturalist Society, Chevy Chase, MD, the CALS train club or Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.

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MARIE LOUISE KAPENGA BASUMINE (Age 62)

On Tuesday, October 31, 2017, of Potomac, MD.  Beloved wife of Noel Munga Wa Mbasa; loving mother of Martha, Maguy, Fella, Sandra, Noel Jr. and Iris Munga; devoted grandmother of David, Daisy, Elior, Mason, Yothan and Trezah; cherished sister of Alice, Ghyslain, Maurice, Sidonie, Serge, Mimiche,  Mamy, Micheline, Gaby, Kiki and Fifi.  Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Friday, November 10, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 11 a.m.  Interment  Gate of Heaven Cemetery.