OBITUARIES

Maria Ortiz

Dec 12, 2021

Maria Ortiz, age 63, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly December 12, 2021. Memorial Service Thursday, December 30 at 5:00 PM at SIMPLE TRADITIONS by BRADSHAW (488 Humboldt Avenue, St. Paul) with visitation one hour prior.

Ethna McKiernan

Dec 12, 2021

Ethna McKiernan, age 70, of Minneapolis, passed away December 12, 2021. Full obituary to be announced.

Marie Paulson

Dec 11, 2021

Marie Paulson

Age 74, of St. Paul, formerly of Clarissa, MN, passed away peacefully December 11, 2021.

Preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick and Caroline Paulson; niece, Pamela Moen; daughter, Denise; life-partner, Marion Wilson; and grandsons, Josh and E.J. Shaw.

She will be sadly missed by daughter, Caprice; 9 grandchildren,...

Michael "Mike" Patrick Dwyer

Dec 10, 2021

Michael "Mike" P. Dwyer, of St. Paul, MN, formerly of Milwaukee, WI passed away suddenly on December 10th at age 58. Devoted father to Alison (Aaron) Leon, Andrea (Jed) Steliga, and Jenna (Brendan) Paule. Loving grandpa to Nora and Baby Paule. Beloved son of Charlotte (nee Leising) and the late Frank. Dear brother to Jane, Kathy, Maureen (Dewayne) Jackson,...

Cheryl Lee (Anderson) Jacobsen

Dec 8, 2021

Cheryl Lee (Anderson) Jacobsen, 76, of Eagan passed away on December 8, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Following Christ’s example, she leaves a legacy of faith, love, service to others, and exceptional organizational skills for all who were lucky enough to know her. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, December 17,...

Lucila Perez de Gomez

Dec 7, 2021

Lucila Perez de Gomez, age 72, of St. Paul, formerly of Victoria, Tamaulipas, went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2021.

Survived by her husband, Juan Gomez Reyes; children, Ma. Guadalupe, Ma. Gloria, Angel, Ma. Del Carmen, Ma. Magdalena, Ma. Del Socorro, San Juana and Santos; grand-children, Paloma, Melissa, Amanda, Ana, Sue, Erick, Kimberly, April,...

Lucila Perez de Gomez

Dec 7, 2021

Full obituary to follow.

A Funeral Mass for Lucila will be held at 4PM on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw (488 Humboldt Avenue). Family and friends may visit one hour prior and two hours after the service. Memorials to family.

Joseph "Joe" James Garcia

Dec 7, 2021

Joseph James Garcia, 81 years old, passed away peacefully in his home among his caring family on Dec. 7, 2021.  His final days mirrored his life of laughing, being with family, friends and being embraced by those that love him so much. Joseph’s life was not short of adventures and stories that enabled his nicknames such as Cannon Ball...

Robert W. Hickson

Dec 6, 2021

Robert Hickson, age 65, of Oakdale, passed away December 6, 2021. Full obituary to be announced.

Robert "Bobby" Tricola

Dec 5, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Tricola Age 80, of St. Paul Our angel went to Heaven December 5, 2021. Bobby was a kind and gentle soul who was well-loved by all who knew him. He will be deeply missed. Bobby is survived by his siblings, Pat Elling, Rosemary Tricola, Joyce (Mike) Hughes and Joseph (Jill) Tricola. Services will be held at a...

Steven Lee Conroy

Dec 5, 2021

Steven Lee Conroy, 56 Left this Earthly Realm Dec. 5th, 2021. St Paul, MN. Steve was born on Nov 3rd, 1965, in Rice Lake Wi to Clarence (Bud) Conroy and Mona (McInnis) Conroy. He was the youngest of 4 children, Sharon (Dan) Bauer, Vicki (Steven) Schrieber, and preceded in Death by Dennis (Sally) Conroy. Steve Graduated Class of 1984...

Michael Overby

Dec 2, 2021

Michael Lawrence Overby passed away Thursday, December 2nd at the age of 54. He was preceded in death by his father Larry Overby and is survived by his mother, Lavonne Overby, his siblings Steve Overby, David Overby, and Pam Sorenson, and his children Mary, Sarah, Jonathan, and Joshua Overby.

Michael graduated from Tolna High School in 1985...

Timothy H. Allen

Dec 1, 2021

Timothy H. Allen aka Tool Man. Born 8/30/62, Tim passed surrounded by family on 12/1/21, age 59. Married 24 years (yes, to the same woman!). Tim is survived by his wife, Barb, his mother, Gloria, his sons, Tyler (Taylor) and Justin (Mallory), his grandson, Carter, his brother, James, and his sister, Amy. Tim was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast, a proud...

Gary Willard Williams

Nov 29, 2021

Age 83, of Maple Grove, passed away November 29, 2021.  Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Gretchen, his parents, Clyde and Mertyce Collins, Brothers Michael Collins, Dennis Collins and Donald Collins, sister Marie Collins (Baas) and daughter Julie (Williams) Dubak.  Gary grew up in Alexandria, graduated from Central High School in 1956.  Gary joined the Navy in...

Grace Stanton

Nov 29, 2021

Grace Stanton, 71, a lifelong resident of St. Paul passed away on November 29, 2021.

A memorial service for Grace will be hosted at Bethel Lutheran Church, 670 W Wheelock Pkwy, St. Paul, MN 55117, on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 beginning at 12 noon.  Seating for the service will begin at 11:45 am and guests will be...

Mario Gonzalez Vazquez

Nov 26, 2021

MARIO GONZALEZ VAZQUEZ Age 46, of West St. Paul and Durango, Mexico, passed away on November 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Matilde; children Mario Alexis (Alex), Luis Eduardo (Alejandra), Nestor Alonzo (Jennifer), Alyson Guadalupe; grand children Paloma, and 2 grand babies that are on the way ; his parents, Alberto Gonzalez and Maria...

Maria Christina Flores Valencia

Nov 22, 2021

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MARIA CRISTINA FLORES VALENCIA HAS BEEN CANCELLED IN ANTICIPATION OF INCLEMENT WEATHER. INTERMENT CALVARY CEMETERY, MADELIA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 9:30 AM.

María Cristina Flores Valencia, a mother, and loving friend, born on July 19, 1937, passed away on Monday, November 22, at the age of 84.

Cristina was the...

Layiwola Alabi

Nov 16, 2021

Layiwola Yekini “Baba” Alabi, age 59 of St. Paul MN, passed away surrounded by family and friends, on Tuesday, Nov. 16th, 2021, after a long battle with liver cancer and its complications. He was born on May 8th, 1962, in Lomé, Togo to Layiwola Salami and Adjidjali Kalenou. He spent his childhood between Lomé and Badou, while visiting family...

Joseph V. Collis

Nov 13, 2021

Joseph V. Collis, age 63, passed suddenly on November 13, 2021.  Beloved by all who knew him.

Survived by mother, Pat Collis; brother, Jim Collis and his family (Mary Beth, JJ and Katie); and sister Beth.

A celebration of his life will be held in the future.

Fly free and far...

Carolyn Taylor Burr

Nov 12, 2021

Carolyn Taylor Burr died on November 6, 2021, in her home in St. Paul, Minnesota, due to complications from SCA6 ataxia. Carolyn, who was also called Bettz, was born June 17, 1939 in Charlotte, NC, the daughter of Melvin Holmes Taylor and Elaine Culp Taylor. She grew up in western North Carolina and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Duke...