OBITUARIES
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Local Obituaries for St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramsey County & Surrounding Areas
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...
Ramona F Rodriguez
Mar 12, 2014
RODRIGUEZ Ramona F. (nee Reyes) Beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Great Grandmother & Friend to Many Age 84, passed away peacefully at Walker Methodist - Westwood Ridge WSP MN, on March 12, 2014. Born September 21, 1929 in St. Paul, MN. Ramona was a life long resident of St. Paul's West Side. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Sr.; sons,...
Eugene LaBelle
Feb 28, 2014
Passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was a long time West Side resident and owner/employee of GL Window Cleaning Services. Gene was born in La Belle Township near Veblen, SD on June 21, 1928. He was a proud member of the Heipa Veblen district of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. Preceded in death by...

Uriel Isidoro Ruiz
Jan 28, 2014
None Service Simple Traditions 671 Snelling Ave. South St. Paul, MN 55116 Friday, January 31, 2014 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sydney Jayne Olson
Jan 26, 2014
Olson, Sydney Jayne age 62, of St. Paul, died peacefully in her home January 26, 2014. Sydney was born in La Crosse, WI and attended school in La Crescent, MN. She was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and St Catherine University. Sydney was a social worker, most recently at Dakota County. Preceded in death by her father Edward;...
Ione Josephs
Dec 15, 2013
Josephs, Ione E. (Jendro, Weir, Kohrs) Passed away in Amery, WI on December 15, 2013. She is survived by daughter, Mary Ann Weir; spouse, William Josephs, II; and many other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, December 21, 11:00 A.M. at the CHURCH OF ST. MATTHEW, corner of Hall and Robie, with a visitation one hour prior to...

Jose Luis Estrada-Martinez
Dec 12, 2013
Visitation Simple Traditions 488 Humboldt Ave St. Paul, MN 55107 Sunday, December 15, 2013 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Service Our Lady of Guadalupe 401 Concord St St. Paul, MN 55107 Wednesday, December 18, 2013 12:00 PM

Mary C Wettschreck
Dec 5, 2013
Wettschreck, Mary C. Age 85 of St. Paul Passed away on December 5, 2013 Preceded in death by her loving husband, Elroy "Bun", 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Survived by children, Dennis (Linda LaBar), Michael, Steven and Suzanne (Dale) Klooz; stepson, Gary (Sharon); stepdaughter, Joan Chopskie; 19 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; brother, Richard (June) Vanderbeek; many...