OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramsey County & Surrounding Areas
Linda Dolan
Sep 9, 2014
Dolan, Linda M. On September 9, 2014. After 64 years of loving, laughing, dancing and boating, God has taken another angel home. You may have known her wild dancing and contagious laughter at Minnesota Music Cafe, or her confident and crazy fun on the St Croix river during summer. Loved by mother, Alice Perish; children, Kim Belisle, Tanya Espinoza, Jessica...

Charles Vaughn
Aug 24, 2014
Vaughn, Charles P. age 53, died of natural causes on August 24, 2014. Preceded in death by his father Dr. C. Gordon Vaughn. He is survived by his partner Roger Sima of Minneapolis, mother Mimi Vaughn of Saint Paul, brothers John Vaughn of Stillwater, MN and Peter Vaughn of South Kent, CT, nephew Conor Vaughn and sister-in-law Jana Webster, both...
Margaret Froelke
Aug 24, 2014
FROELKE Margaret E. Of St. Paul Died peacefully on August 24, 2014 Preceded in death by her husband, Francis; and son, James. Survived by her son, Steven (Konny); daughter-in-law, Marianne; grandchildren, Brent Froelke, Brooke Taylor, Brenda Crots, Dan Froelke, Jack Froelke, Mark Froelke, and Chris Froelke; and 10 great-grandchildren. Service Thursday, August 28 at 11:00 A.M. at OAKWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH,...
Erminia Gevera "Minnie" Contreras
Aug 21, 2014
Contreras, Erminia Gevara "Minnie" Passed away August 21, 2014, on her 92nd birthday. Longtime West Side resident and employee of Viking Drill. Preceded in death by husband, Tony, and son, David. Survived by children, Paul, Esther Brooks (Rodney), John (Cindi), Mary Neafus (Jeff), Linda Steele (Steve), and Rose Hickman; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Esther Picazo (Nacho); and many nieces...

Erick Paredes-Soto
Aug 11, 2014
Paredes-Soto Erick Age 33 Passed away on August 11, 2014 Loving father of Yasmine; son of Javier and Mariana; brother of Juan, David and Luis; also survived by many other family and friends. Service Monday, August 18th at 12NOON at SIMPLE TRADITIONS BY BRADSHAW, 488 Humboldt Avenue. Visitation starting at 10AM until time of service. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Visitation Simple...

Consuelo Osuna
Aug 7, 2014
Osuna, Consuelo Age 90 Of West Saint Paul, Preceded in death by husband, Calixto; son, Ramon. Survived by children, Socorro Senske, Elena Hochule Richard (Jackie), and Robert; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 11:00 A.M. at OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 401 Concord Street. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the Mass at...
Emory Kraft
Aug 4, 2014
Kraft, Emory Charles Jr. Charlie Age 77 of St. Paul Preceded in death by parents, Dorothy and Emory Sr. and his brother, Roger. Survived by brother, James (Lova); his children's mother, Nina Kraft; sons, Lyle (Fran) and Timothy (Patricia); daughters, Julie (Scott) Wasiluk, Lynnda, and Carla (Allen) LaFosse; grandchildren, Amanda Block, Natalie Wasiluk, Katherine (Justin) Kraft-Peck, Kevin Wasiluk, Daniel Teeters,...
Estella Bonilla Centeno
Jul 27, 2014
CENTENO Estella Bonilla Age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family July 25, 2014 A lifelong resident of the westside of St. Paul. Survived by husband, Angel; son, John; and daughters, Lisa and Monica; grandchildren, Eric, Miguel, Selena and Elena; 4 great- grandchildren. We are blessed and honored to have a wonderful mother who was strong in spirit...

Maria del Refugio Castro
Jul 24, 2014
Age 89 Died peacefully on July 24, 2014 Survived by loving husband Antonio Sr.; children Jesse, Joe, Maria, Rosie, Elva, Tony Jr., John; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. Thursday July 31, 2014 at St. Matthew's Church, 460 Hall Ave. St. Paul Service Church of St. Matthew Corner of Hall and Robie Streets St. Paul, MN 55107...
Juan Gabriel Diaz-Lopez
Jul 6, 2014
Visitation Our Lady of Guadalupe 401 Concord St St. Paul, MN 55107 Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:30 PM Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady of Guadalupe 401 Concord St St. Paul, MN 55107 Friday, July 11, 2014 11:00 AM

Virginia Haywood
Jun 18, 2014
Haywood, Virginia Ann Passed away peacefully on June 18th, 2014 at age 88 Preceded in death by her parents and beloved siblings, Frances and Tom. Virginia had a special love for cats and was an Avon representative for over 40 years. Thanks to the caring staff at Woodbury Health Care Center and friends at Wilder Senior Apartments. Graveside Service Monday,...

Maria de Lourdes Gonzalez
Jun 18, 2014
Funeral Home Simple Traditions 488 Humboldt Ave St. Paul, MN 55107

Sherry Huffman
Jun 9, 2014
Huffman (Zafke) Sherry L. Loving Mom and Grandma Passed away June 9th, 2014 Survived by Jerome; sons Enrico & Zackary; granddaughter Leona; parents Jim & Diane; siblings Keith, Kristi, Kurt & Diana; many nieces & nephews. Service Sat 11AM 14 E. Moreland Ave, West St. Paul. Gathering 1 hour prior. Private Interment Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred....

Betty Duerscherl
May 13, 2014
Duerscherl, Betty L. (nee Ytzen) Loving Mom, Nana and Great Grandma Age 84 of West St. Paul passed away on May 13, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Richard, daughter, Sandy and son, Baby Boy. Survived by children, Linda, Richard, Debbie, Cindy (William) and Mark; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 12NOON at CHURCH OF ST....
Aurelio Vasquez Rojas
Apr 29, 2014
Age 66 Died April 29, 2014 Aurelio was born July 12, 1947 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Rosario (Vasquez) Rojas. Survived by his wife, Rebecca; daughters, Dora (JesA�s) Ibarra, Margarita (Valentin) Carmona, Ana (Daniel) Vazquez; son, Alejandro Rojas; grandchildren, Alejandro, Gabriela, Joel, Elio, JesA�s, Ana, Mauricio, Leonardo, D. Antonio, Javier and Azzehra; brothers, Juan...
Thomas Diaz
Apr 11, 2014
Thomas Diaz "TOMBO" Age 66 of St. Paul, DEVOTED FAMILY MAN & Proud Vietnam Veteran, died suddenly April 11, 2014. Preceded in death by his father Guadalupe & brother Michael. Survived by his mother Gudelia; children, Theresa (John), Tomas (Angie), Torre (Bill), Sarita; grandkids, Alex, Jack, Brady, Mason, Milani, Evan, Carly, Veda; siblings, Robert (Pam), John (Linda), David (Sara), Virginia,...
Christina Zubulake
Mar 15, 2014
Zubulake, Christina (Peggy) Age 57 is now forever dancing with her soul mate Chuck Zubulake. Preceded in death by parents, John & Antonia Hernandez and sister, Frances. Survived by children, Felicia Playa (Rich), Chris, Nick (Jen) and Nate; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild and 14 siblings. Visitation Friday 1-5PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw, 488 Humboldt Avenue. Mass of Christian...