Archive for April, 2018

Malaika Kabove Nguema (Age 4 months)

On Friday, April 13, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of Jacques Philippe Nguema and Laetitia Muadimanga Kapinga. Also survived by grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, April 18, 2018, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a Graveside Service at All Souls Cemetery, 11401 Brink Road, Germantown, MD, at 12 p.m.

Rev. Msgr. James Beattie

On Friday, April 13, 2018, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved priest of the Archdiocese of Washington.  Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7500 Pearl St., Bethesda, MD, on Monday, April 16, from 3 to 7 p.m. with Vigil Mass at 7:30 p.m  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Kunnika (Kay) Gonzalez

In memory of Mrs. Kunnika (Kay) Gonzalez, adored wife and mother. An unbelievable strong and generous woman. She was a true caretaker, loving both people and animals, and especially her beloved Kimba, Annie and her latest Tiger. She persevered under sometimes under tough conditions, when with one daughter, she packed up and moved to wherever her beloved husband, Celso, was stationed during his many tours of duty in the military. She worked as a civilian registered nurse (RN) for the Dept. of the Army for over 40 years ending with her 30 years at Walter Reed Intensive Cardiac Care Unit (ICU). When she retired, she couldn’t stay still. She worked in her garden, and cared for her husband as his health deteriorated. He passed away peacefully in 2014. She was a dear friend and confident. Her friends were lifelong. She was there for anyone who needed her. She was a great woman who would be greatly missed.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., W., Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 2 to 4 pm.  Interment private.

JUANA DE DIOS SUAREZ (Age 90)

On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, of Washington, DC. Beloved mother of Marlene V. Urbina de Breen and her husband, Timothy M. Breen; loving grandmother of Alessandra Breen and Ariana Breen; sister of Fernando Suarez; dear cousin of Norma Pesantes. Also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may call at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Tuesday, April 17 beginning at 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations to Vida Senior Centers, 1842 Calvert St NW, Washington DC 20009 (www.vidaseniorcenter.org) or GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St NW, Washington DC 20010 (www.galatheatre.org).

Carmen Leigh Robinson

Carmen Leigh Robinson, 78 of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 6, 1939 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Atwood Harvey and Phyllis Harvey. Carmen grew up in Washington, DC and later Takoma Park, MD. She graduated from Takoma Academy. She then married the late Louis Nathaniel Robinson and lovingly raised her 4 children in Berwyn Heights, MD. Carmen was a beautiful woman inside and out. In her younger days, people would tell her that she resembled Sophia Loren. Carmen worked for the Federal Government for 30 years, mostly at the National Institutes of Health and several years at National Institute of Standards And Technology. Carmen’s favorite pastime was dancing. She loved listening to good music, especially Elvis Presley, and dancing the night away. She was the most down-to-earth person with a tremendous sense of humor. She never met a stranger. One of her most endearing traits was her natural ability to nurture. She absolutely shined when a relative or friend was in need. She was never stingy with her hugs and kisses, especially for her grandchildren and her many pets. She had a fierce love and pride for her children and was never afraid to show it. Carmen’s final years were spent at Coffman Nursing Home in Hagerstown, MD. She had a great relationship with the staff at Coffman. We can’t thank them enough for the wonderful care and support they provided her, especially her dear friend and confidante, Alex King. Carmen will be terribly missed. But the sweet memories of her will remain in our hearts forever until we’re able to see her again.
Carmen is survived by her favorite brother, Doyle “Butch” (Joanie) Harvey, her children, Daniel Robinson of Hedgesville, WV, John Robinson of Hilton Head, SC, Pamela (Charles) Stultz of Frederick, MD, Teresa (Kenneth) Lemere of Frederick, MD; grandchildren, Travis Robinson, Dylan Robinson, Austin Lemere, Sean Lemere, and Dominic Stultz; great-grandchildren, Isabella Robinson and Kaiden Robinson. She is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Carmen was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Robinson.
The family will be receiving friends at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 on Monday, April 16, from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held, on Tuesday, April 17, at 11 am at Collins Funeral Home. Valet parking is available. Interment will take place at Parklawn Memorial Park, 12800 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD 20853. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Carmen’s name to Coffman Nursing Home, 1304 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21742.

JOSEPH NICHOLAS KREMONAS

Joseph Nicholas Kremonas, a retired Marketing Executive at Lockheed Martin, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2018 at his home in Rockville, MD.  Born on November 26, 1928 in Salem, MA to the late Nicholas Joseph and Nancy Mazis Kremonas.  Beloved husband of the late Barbara S. Kremonas, brother of Mary Sofis of Hingham, MA, devoted father of Nick (Star) Kremonas and Chris (Jenn) Kremonas; step-father of Mike (Anne) Swartz and Leisa (Jamie) Swartz; loving grandfather of Zachary, Trevor, Lily-Claire, Taylor, Holly, Bo, Benjamin and Daniel.

Joe was a graduate of Salem High School’s Class of 1946.  After graduating, he joined the Army and was stationed in Japan for 2 years.  When he returned home, he attended Tufts University for his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Joe started his career with the Glenn L. Martin Company in Middle River, MD in 1954 and remained with the company (which included The Martin Company and the Martin Marietta Corporation years) until his retirement from Lockheed Martin in 2000. During his dedicated aerospace career he made many significant contributions to the growth of the company on both the space and defense sides of the business. He also had the privilege of serving his country as a member of a Presidential Trade Commission, traveling to China for Ronald Reagan in the early 80’s, in an effort to help facilitate normalized relations between the two countries. Joe had a great love of golf and was a member of Congressional Country Club. He and his wife Barbara spent their retirement years residing in Heathrow (Orlando), FL and Rockville, MD.

Relatives and friends may call at Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, April 20th at 10:30 AM with memorial service to begin at 11:00 AM.  Joe’s celebration of life will follow at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD at 1:00 until 3:00 PM. Valet Parking will be provided. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to The Faison Center for Autism, 1701 Byrd Avenue, Richmond, VA  23230  (www.faisoncenter.org) or Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD  20850 (www.montgomeryhospice.org).

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Panagiota  Anagnostopoulos (Age 92)

On Sunday, April 8, 2018, of Gaithersburg, MD, fell asleep in the Lord.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas Anagnostopoulos; loving mother of George and Eleni Anagnostopoulos, Irini and Ilias Dovolos, and Maria and Elias Stergiou; sister of the late Irini Stathopoulos, Eleni and George Kartsakalis, George and Phoebe Stathes. She is survived by brothers Nick and Koula Stathes, Paul and Dina Stathes, and Steve and Maria Stathes. Also survived by  six grandchildren and their spouses, five great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, April 15, from 7  to 9 pm. Trisagion prayer service will be held at  8 p.m. Funeral Service at Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, 7701 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD, on Monday, April 16, at 10 a m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Panagiota Anagnostopoulos to St. George Greek Orthodox Church.

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Lisa J. Bethel 

Lisa J. Bethel (Age 47), of Boyds Maryland, suddenly passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018.  Beloved wife of David Fraser-Hidalgo; mother of Samantha Mae Fraser, and Scott Peter Fraser; daughter of John and Alice Bethel; sister of Suzanne Bethel.

Lisa was a loving mother who was always planning creative adventures and special days and moments for the family to share.

She worked at Booz Allen Hamilton as a consultant for close to 15 years. In her spare time, she volunteered with various organizations and helped her husband David on the campaign trail.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874 on Saturday, April 14 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. with a memorial service that will begin at 1:30 p.m. Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, the family will honor Lisa with contributions to BlackRock Center for the Arts.

Edward Stanley Alsop (Age 77)

Edward S. Alsop, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018.  Born August 24, 1940, in Washington, DC, he was the son of Edward Howland Alsop and Lucy (Notter) Alsop. Eddie is survived by his beloved wife, Lynne O’Malley Alsop; his children Rebecca (Robert) Crisafulli, Heather (Patrick) O’Hara, and Christopher (Lisa) Alsop; his grandchildren Kathryn, Amanda, Kristen, Lauren, Owen, and Chase; and many other loving family members and friends. Memorial Mass at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, 20832 on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 12:00 noon.  Interment Private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org)

Glenn O Iglesias (Age 64)

On Sunday, April 8, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of the late Oscar and Felizia Iglesias; brother of Rudy C. (Barbara) Iglesias; uncle of Troy D. Iglesias. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, April 12, 2018, from 7 to 9 pm. Graveside Service is private.