OBITUARIES

Apr 22, 2023

Our beloved Matriarch, Maria Ernestina Vasquez, lovingly known as Tina, 99, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 surrounded by family. Born in Joyce, Texas she was the eldest child to late Refugio Martinez and Paula Cisneros. She had many fond memories of growing up on a farm with many friends and family. She...

Apr 16, 2023

Bruce D. Becker passed away at home in Eagan, MN, on April 16, 2023, after a short illness.

He is survived by his long-time partner Kathy Kladstrup, his brother Gale Becker, his sister-in-law Pat Becker, two nephews Fred Becker and Kevin Becker, three nieces Linda Hilmoe, Lisa Campbell and Tracy Hokanson, and three foster daughters Aaliyah Brekke,...

Apr 15, 2023

Alicia Vasquez Age 89, of St. Paul, a longtime West Sider, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Doroteo "Richard", daughter MaryEllen "Lena", infant grandson Derrick Anthony, her parents, and her brother. Her love and dedication were focused around her family. She worked many years and retired as...

Apr 15, 2023

Alex Clemente Age 47 Formerly of Sonsonate, El Salvador and spent many years in Los Angeles, CA Alex was an artist. His creative mind flourished when it came to sewing, costume designing, photography, and thrifting furniture and refurbishing it. He was a wonderful cook specializing in Italian, Hispanic, and Mexican cuisine. Growing up in El Salvador, he...

Apr 13, 2023

Brenda Wright

December 6, 1956 - April 13th 2023 (66) Brenda William Wright, 66 of (Chicago, IL) (Oakdale, MN)  passed away on April 13th 2023, surrounded by her family. Proceeded in death by her husband James Lee wright Sr., mother Mamie Lee Brown, a host of brothers and sisters, Survived four children Dwayne Wright, Jermaine Wright, Tamika...

Apr 11, 2023

Kevin D. Pollard, 56, of St Paul. Minnesota, passed away on April 11th, 2023, after struggling with several long term illnesses, and eventually, an unexpected heart condition.

Kevin was born on June 7, 1966, to Alton B. Pollard, Jr., and Lena L. Pollard. He was baptized at a young age. After graduating from Como Senior High School...

Apr 4, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Magali Saldana Garcia. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 3, 2023

Crosby Sommers died at his home on April 3 surrounded by friends, family and amazing caregivers. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara, he is survived by his girlfriend, Lynn Trok, his daughter, Christine Guernsey (Ed); son, Grant Evans (Carolyn); daughter, Jenny Swanson; his grandchildren, Jessie, Luke, Noah, Gabriel, and Greyson; siblings Edward Sommers (Jane), and Anne Louise...

Apr 2, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Muoi Thang. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 1, 2023

Lewis Henry Rowell

May 5th 1947 - April 1st 2023

Lewis Rowell, our Beloved Brother, Uncle, Cousin & Friend

Passed away Saturday, April 1st 2023 at Elderwood of Hinkley at the age of 75.

Lewis loved spending time with his siblings, nieces, and nephews. He loved to draw, paint, and create...

Mar 29, 2023

Clyde Anthony Ciccarelli Clyde Anthony Ciccarelli passed away peacefully on March 29th, 2023, at the age of 83. Clyde was born January 9th, 1940, to Clyde and Mary Ann Ciccarelli. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings Harold Ciccarelli, Steven Ciccarelli, and Nancy Hammer. He was a graduate of Wheaton College. Clyde joined the Reserve...

Mar 27, 2023

Molly Elizabeth Mulligan was born on March 7, 1996 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN and passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2023 at 27 years old. Her family and friends are deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death. Molly is survived by her mother Angela Bykowski, father John Mulligan, brother John Mulligan II, sister Alexis Bauer,...

Mar 25, 2023

Patricia (Kast) Reis Formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota

Born in Anchorage, Alaska, Patricia ("Patti") was a long-time West Sider, with happy memories of growing up with seven siblings in the big red brick house on Isabel Street. Her childhood was filled with friends who would often meet up at the neighborhood dead end to play. She attended...

Mar 23, 2023

Margaret Eillene King, 96, of Berwyn, PA, died March 23rd, 2023. Margaret was born March 19, 1927, in Hastings, MN to the late Edward and Antoinette (Otte) King.

Margaret obtained her undergraduate degree in music at St. Catherine University in 1950. She met and married the late Robert L. Birman in Saigon in February 1959. They were...

Mar 23, 2023

Jan Louise Mitchell Age 75, on March 23, 2023.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents, John and Laura Mitchell and leaves behind her four younger, heartbroken sisters: Jo (Steve Schmidt), Jean, Joni (Christopher Thorpe), and Michelle (Roger Steele). In addition she also leaves behind her nephews and nieces who loved her deeply: Alex Schmidt, Nick...

Mar 22, 2023

Nelson, Sally (nee Wardell)

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Age 94, of St Paul. Passed away peacefully surrounded by love on March 22, 2023.

Preceded in death by husband, Bruce; and brother, Jack Wardell. Survived by children, Sue (Bill Rear) Nelson, and Carol (Kevin) Sheier; grandchildren, Stephanie (Louis) Pagano, Michael Yeager, and Nicholas...

Mar 21, 2023

Norma Jean Munson, 76, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on March 21, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She was born Norma Jean Sturgis on December 2, 1946 to Dolly & Arthur Sturgis and grew up with her younger siblings Art, Kathy and John. She met Gary Munson at Johnny’s Cocktail Lounge with her cousin Nancy in...

Mar 19, 2023

Join us in celebrating the life of Norma Angelica Gonzalez Ibarra, starting with a visitation and service on Friday, March 24 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M at Church of Nazarene, 422 N. Ramsey Avenue, Litchfield, MN.  She will be laid to rest at Panteón Monte de los Olivos, Tijuana, Mexico at a later date. Vamos a celebrar la...

Mar 17, 2023

Case, John Fredrick "Fred" Many lost a dear friend with the death of John "Fred" Case, 77, Minneapolis, who passed away on March 17, 2023. Fred's eventful life in many ways typified the "wild child" of the Sixties and Seventies. Born in 1945, he grew up in Mounds View, Minn. With a history of juvenile delinquency worthy of a...

Mar 16, 2023

Jose “Little Ricky” Enrique

Little Ricky was born far too soon on March 16, 2023. He is survived by his family who was so excited to meet him: his parents, Anna Estrada and Noel Ruacho; his brother, Jayden; his grandparents, Lisa Estrada, Adelaido and Maria Ruacho; great-grandma, Maria Alvarado; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He has...