OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramsey County & Surrounding Areas
John Garcia
Sep 9, 2024
John Joseph Garcia, affectionately known as "Wishbone," passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 9th 2024, in St. Paul, MN, at the age of 74.
John is survived by his daughters Michelle Garcia-Strait (James) and Vicki Garcia (Seville); grandchildren, Reina Garcia, Jordan Strait, Alex Garcia, Javen Strait, Dion Garcia-Starr, Savon Garcia-Starr, and Josiah Strait; and great-grandchildren Satiza Garcia-Anderson, Andres Garcia-Moore, Delany Ryan,...
Peter Willems
Sep 4, 2024
Willems, Peter G., age 94 passed away on September 4. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher and Lena Willems; brothers Frank, Christopher and John; sisters, Madge Corrigan, and Marie Willems.
Peter attended St. Matthew's School, graduated from Humboldt High School (Class of 1947) and attended the University of Minnesota.
Peter served in the Army as a corporal during the...
Mary Jane Fankell
Sep 2, 2024
Mary Jane Fankell passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 95. At the time of her death, Mary was a resident of The Deerfield in New Richmond, Wi.
Mary lived and attended school in Eau Claire, She later moved to Chippewa Falls, completing high school in 1947. Mary spent most of the remainder of her life in her...
Mattie Robinson
Sep 1, 2024
Life Reflections
Mattie Lucille Robinson,daughter of Mary Hayden and James Johnson on July 18th 1948. She was born in Belton, KY.; later moved to Owensboro, KY where she was schooled and graduated from O.H.S. Lucille professed her life in Christ at an early age, faithfully attended Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed family gatherings; her son taking her to concerts...
Luke Fangel
Sep 1, 2024
Luke passed away surrounded by his family. He was a kind and gentle soul, a brilliant person who fell victim to the disease of addiction.
He is survived by his mother, Janet; father, Tom; and brother, Dylan; his grandparents; and many aunts, uncles, & cousins that loved him.
Luke is preceded in death by his grandfather's, Jim and Tom; and his uncle...
James Norman
Aug 27, 2024
Norman, James Arthur "Jim" of Minneapolis died of complications of Parkinson's on Tuesday, August 27th, at the age of 88. He was born to Arthur and Inga Norman in Minneapolis on October 31, 1935. He attended Hiawatha Elementary School; Sanford Junior High School; and Roosevelt High School. Growing up, he was involved in the development of his Christian faith early...
Lucy Troy
Aug 25, 2024
Lucy Mae Troy, born to Willie and Edna Smith in Milton, Florida December 24th 1941. She was the second youngest of 6 siblings. In 1959 she married her sweetheart Bobby Troy in Chicago, IL In 1968 they moved to St Paul, MN where she had resided since with their four children.
She is survived by her children; Gwen, Marcus, Sonya and...
John Benedict Erler
Aug 23, 2024
John Erler, age 76 of St. Paul Passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Monica; brother, Larry. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: his wife of 40 years, Denise; sons, Michael, Daniel; siblings, Steve (Pam), David (Michelle), Mary, Jeremy; many nieces nephews and friends.
A graduate of Ramsey...
Roger Erickson
Aug 17, 2024
Roger Allen Erickson, age 70 of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly in his home on August 17, 2024. He is survived by his sisters, Judith (Charles) Maddux, Marcy Lu Willrich; brother, Paul (Joan) Erickson; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edyth and Lester Erickson.
Roger was particularly gifted in working with kids and he was...
Ginger Brown
Jul 30, 2024
Ginger C. Brown, Age 84, of Saint Paul, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Brown Jr.; parents, Lillie and Oliver Cooksey; brother, Oliver Cooksey Jr.; and granddaughter, Ashli Johnson. She is survived by her children Angelle (Larry) Wimes, Robert Brown III, Ethel Brown, Ginnie Williams (Lawerence), Gabrielle (Kennith) Brown Kreeger,...
Kathleen Kubes
Jul 25, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kathleen "Kathy" Kubes (nee Gangl), age 77, of White Bear Township, on July 25, 2024.
Kathy was born in St. Paul, MN to Robert "Bob" and Helen Gangl on October 8, 1946. Kathy met Ed Kubes in highschool and they married on October 6, 1966. They were together for almost 60 years....
Alejandra Lopez Torrez
Jul 24, 2024
Alejandra Lopez Torrez, born July 25th 1969, passed away July 24th 2024 at the age of 54, Alejandra was born in Mexico City, Mexico.
She has always been a hardworking person dedicated to her jobs. She was always a kind, funny and loving person to everyone around her. She was an amazing mom and wife who was loved and appreciated. We...
Ruth Francis
Jul 24, 2024
Ruth Christine Francis (nee Jorgensen), age 93, Minneapolis, MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Molly, and father, Ingvard, both of Danish descent, and all five siblings: Dorothy, Harold, Verna, Grace, and Arden. She was the loving mother of her two sons David (Michelle) of Virginia and Douglas of Vermont; grandchildren Andy...
Leontine Aubert
Jul 21, 2024
Leontine "Tina" Aubert
Age 66, of South St. Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 21, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Myrtle. She will be sadly missed by children, Terrell (Shannon) and Tamika; grandchildren, Khaila, Devon, Armani, Amaijuan and Terrell; siblings, Kermit (Cynthia), Marlene, Glen (Valerie), Catherine Price, Clarence, Roland, and Bryant; many nieces, nephews other family...
Robert Samuelson
Jul 20, 2024
Robert J "Bob" Samuelson passed away July 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Bennie & Merle (Warner) Samuelson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Jan (Harris) Samuelson. His daughters, Stacey (Jeff) Davis, Lesa (Dennis) Madvig, Kelli Samuelson, granddaughters Quinn (Nathan) Henry, Sydney Davis, and honorary Daughter Denise Carrothers along...
Shirley Baugher
Jul 17, 2024
Shirley Baugher Colmenares, Ph.D., of St. Paul, MN, age 75, died on July 17, 2024. Born at home, on the farm near Galt, MO. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 33 years, Felix Enrique Colmenares Mayoral and their four-legged babies, Sasha, Max, and Ramoncito. Shirley is survived by her brother, Larry (Linda) Baugher of Trenton, MO; sister,...
Lynn Marie Dahl
Jul 13, 2024
Lynn Marie Dahl
Lynn lost her battle with COPD on 7/13/2024 at home with loving care by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael Dahl and Patricia (Arnold) Hunter; her brother, Mark Hunter; son, Anthony Joseph; grandson, Anthony; and many friends and relatives.
Lynn is survived by her children, Tiffany (Curt) Barry, Mark (Heather) Lance, Lance Dahl, Jeanne...
Angela Hernandez
Jul 13, 2024
Angela Govea Diaz Hernandez, Born January 3rd 1937. She was born in Waco Texas and migrated to Winnebago Minnesota where she spent her childhood.Then spent the rest of her life in Saint Paul Minnesota. Angela fought to the end battling with Cancer until God called her home July 13th 2024.
Preceded in death by Mother Maria Escontrias. Her husband Alfred Hernandez...
Ramiro Zuniga, Sr.
Jul 11, 2024
Ramiro Zuniga Sr.
Ramiro "Rommy" Zuniga Sr. Born January 5th, 1953 passed away July 11th, 2024 at the age of 71.
Preceded in death by his parents Martin Sr. & Feliciana; brothers, Eudel, Juan, Oscar Sr. and Felix; sisters-in-law, Carol, Wendy and Linda.
Survived by his three children Ramiro Jr., Mia and Julian; his grandchildren and great- grandchildren; brothers, Martin Sr., Arturo Sr....
Patrick Neuville
Jul 9, 2024
Patrick Neuville (63) of Navarre/Pequot Lakes, born March 9, 1961, passed away July 9, 2024. Pat took pride in maintaining the Minneapolis parks for 32 years, bringing the same energy & care to his own lawn. He thrived outdoors, but truly loved fishing - especially Lake of the Woods. He never failed to make you smile, and is deeply loved...



