OBITUARIES

Feb 1, 2026

On February 1, 2026, Leslie Barbara Joy, formerly of Bowie, Maryland, passed away after a brief illness.

Born to Winslow H. Joy, Sr. and Barbara N. Joy, Leslie was a graduate of Bowie Senior High School, Class of 1976 and a faithful member of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church.

She dedicated many years of her professional life to Maryland National Bank,...

Feb 1, 2026

Ivan Cobo, a devoted husband and father, a talented engineer who studied the skies for both the U.S. Air Force and NASA, was born in Quito, Ecuador. Endowed with a keen mind and an insatiable appetite for knowledge and life, Ivan began his life-long adventure when he emigrated to the United States in 1957, and soon thereafter sent for the...

Feb 1, 2026

Mary Ellen Keleti, a devoted mother, stepmother, grandmother and beloved great-grandmother passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026. She -was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Keleti and her daughter, Linda Morgan, whom she loved dearly. Mary Ellen worked as an Executive Secretary at National Geographic for thirty-five years before retiring in 1994, and was an avid Redskins fan...

Feb 1, 2026

Fern L. Martin, of Bowie, MD, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at age 99.

Born on December 3, 1926, in Manvel, ND, to William and Blanche Zimmer.

After graduating from high school in Lakota, ND, she married Air Force Sergeant Irwan A. Johnson on June 13, 1946. For the next fifteen years they were stationed on...

Jan 31, 2026

Raymond Kurtz passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at Bowie Assisted Living in Bowie, MD, with his loving wife holding his hand at his bedside.

Raymond was born in Washington, DC, July 8, 1942. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service where he retired in 2006.

Ray enjoyed growing up in Southwest Washington. He spent many hours with his brothers and...

Jan 31, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ernesto Thomas Marez, 63, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Ernesto was born on December 29, 1962, in Lubbock, Texas, to Matilda Garcia and the late Steven O. Marez. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Esperanza (Luna) and Emilio Ramirez Garcia, who helped raise him, and his paternal...

Jan 30, 2026

HE WILL BE REMEMBERED

Varon Carlton Rollins, the son of the late Jean T. Rollins Andrews, departed his earthly home on Friday, January 30, 2026, in Bowie, MD. Varon grew up in the downtown area of Portsmouth, VA where he attended Third Baptist Church. His educational journey included attending Green Street and Riddick Weaver Elementary schools; and Harry Hunt Jr. High...

Jan 29, 2026

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Pamela Jayne Legg Culver , 60, of White Plains, passed away on January 29 , 2026 after a brief illness. Born on September 18, 1965, in Washington DC, Pam was known for her infectious laughter and her...

Jan 29, 2026

Madeleine Eulie Mellers, 91, of Crownsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. Born on April 13, 1934, in Coventry, England, she lived a life marked by resilience, creativity, intelligence, and deep kindness. As a young child during World War II, her family home in Coventry was bombed during the Blitz. She was separated from her family for several...

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

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Jan 26, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Mrs. Better Ogechi Aja

(1960 – 2026)

With profound sorrow and deep gratitude to God for a life lived with purpose, compassion, and unwavering faith, the family of Better Ogechi Aja announces her peaceful transition on Monday January 26th, 2026, at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Better was a cherished daughter, sister, stepmother, wife, aunt, friend, and devoted...

Jan 26, 2026

Robert Joseph De Leonibus

(Roberto Guiseppe) “Bob” age 91, of Mitchellville, MD

Robert was born on June 7, 1934, son of Antonio and Ercolina De Leonibus, and was the loving husband of the late Barbara De Leonibus (McCoy).

Robert was the father of Robert Jr. (Judith), the late Martin Sr., Lawrence Sr. (Dorothy), Vincent, and Antonio (Kimberly). He was a proud grandfather to...

Jan 25, 2026

Jacqueline “Jackie” Blondin passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at her home in Crofton, Maryland, surrounded by her closest family, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Jackie grew up in the Towson area and graduated from Dulaney High School before attending the University of Maryland, where she majored in Zoology. She went on to become a dedicated educator, spending...

Jan 23, 2026

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Jan 23, 2026

It was a different world on January 3, 2008—a cold Thursday morning when the universe exchanged bright colors through its rays, celebrating the beginning of life for Micah Jordan Williams. He was born at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.

Micah traveled through Virginia, Georgia, and Maryland, where the pieces of his puzzle began forming during his early education years. Central Special...

Jan 23, 2026

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Jan 22, 2026

Jan 22, 2026

Van K. Hoang, was the oldest of eight children. She left them behind as well as her husband Andre Navarrete. First diagnosed with a heart failure in 2002, Van never let it stop her. She learned to pace her herself and continued to enjoy life to her fullest. Van loved traveling, from ocean kayaking in Hawaii, to Walt Disney World,...