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Robert (“Bob”) Wayne Presser, age 79, died peacefully on January 25, 2020 after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in October 2019.   Born on October 18, 1940 to Helen (Cahn) and Mac Presser, Bob was raised in Manhattan, New York.  Bob fondly remembered his time at Riverdale Country School from which he graduated in 1958.  Bob attended Georgetown University, graduating in 1963, and remained steadfastly loyal to the Georgetown Hoyas until the end, as well...

Manuel Rios, 82, died peacefully Christmas Eve, December 24, in Burien Washington.  Manuel was born in Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, June 26, 1937 to Maria and Abelino Rios.  Manuel was one of ten children.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Flora Estela Tovar Rios of Mexico. He is survived by his children, Rosa Crittenden of Federal Way WA., Shon Asencion Rios of Renton WA., Manuel Rios Jr of Seattle, WA., Telma Tobar Lewis of Mercer Island, WA., and...

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Patricia Bernadette Flanagan, 90, died peacefully, Friday, August 23, 2019, in Seattle, WA, surrounded by her loved ones.  Bernadette was born in Kilmaley, Ennis, County Clare Ireland, February 28, 1929, to Nora and John Murphy and was the youngest of nine children.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, James Joseph Flanagan and her cherished foster daughter Adela (Charlie) Anderson;  seven siblings Joe, J.J., Evie and Mick of Ireland; Mary of Camp...

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Henrietta passed on October 23, 2019 at age 100.  She was born in Clementsville, ND to Emil and Marie Mahlke.  Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Wimbledon, ND and began farming wheat and flax.  Hen was the oldest of 9 children and helped her mother with the care of her younger siblings.   At 19, she moved to Jamestown, ND, and secured work in a laundry.   There she made many friends and particularly enjoyed outings with the youth group of her...

Mary Ann Duncan, May 11, 1929 to Sept. 15, 2019 Mary Ann Duncan, 90, who possessed a youthfulness that belied her age, died at home Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Seattle. Beloved by her family, Mary’s optimism and sense of humor earned her countless devoted and dear friends. A nurse at Harborview Hospital attending her this spring told her daughter one morning “I hope you realize just how special your mom is!” The answer was “Yes! Absolutely!” Born in Helena,...

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