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MiamiHeralclcomBrowarcl THE MIAMI HERALD Obituaries -Memorials Services STEUERNAGEL CLIFFORD He was an Inspiration to all and always there at time of need with a smile and giace Ills love ol antiques and art biought him great jov He was a luililul seivanl ol God and His chunh Memorial service Trinity Catliediil Pet 14 12 30 pm Donations mav be made to Trlnllv (Restoration Fund memo) 464 Nt 16SI Miami FL 33132 To visit this Guest Book Online go lo wwwMlamiHeraldcomoblluarles wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries Miami Dade 305376890! Broward 9645242535 Toll Free 18668606000 ext 8901 Death Notices Death Nohrii- Death Notices Death Notice GARC 1A DOLORES 80 died Dec 4 2008 Vis 1207 2 pm 305-888-6792 OBITUARY Placed through our IsKMlinl Advermiiis IVpnrimrnt a hiiw deuili nocitv is published tor otic 9 mm TIRONE CONCETTA 83 of Pembroke Pines died Dec 4 2008 954-989-9900 URB1ZO SANTOS 87 of Miami died Dec 5 2008 305-649-1010 BROWN CHARLES Scientist Inventoi World Wat II hero DECKELBAUM MILDRED 1EANETTE March 1 1 1925 December 4 2008 Mildred Deckelbaum beloved daueh day and iiiciudcx free linef of copy which includaa: Mw (im of dsc oisKfl aotfoDtional) eftyof rHMwtHw dau of death lervlc hourt and location's phonv number Mori dc i riptive death notices can itn hide iddittoiud mturnution ntxiul tlit decerned survive incnioiud information ami more Thi iildiliiiiiil mromuuion is charged per line A photo of the dcccaml cat) he included for a Hut fee and Air Force Cross recipient Charles Brown Lt Col USAF (ret) 86 passed away Nov 24 2008 He was a Miami tesident since 1972 let ot Nathan and Sadie Lebowitz ot Brooklyn NY left us quietly and MARKS DOROTHY KERN 89 passed away November 16 2008 Born in Shaw Mississippi moved to Miami in the 20's Survived by her daughters Barbara Gilbertson ol Ft Lauderdale and Michelle (Carol) Lind of Pt St Lucie Survived by brothers Charles and Stanley Kern Grandmother to leanna and Jessica Lind She touched all ol our lives and will be greatly missed To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries Col Brown was the loving father of most tenderly in hei sleep at lin Clio Pawn Women and Kimberlv WALD SARAR beloved wife of Samuel Waltl (deceased! devoted mother of Stewart Beth) and Mania adoring giandmollu-i ol Lma Bilh lonathan tStacey) Douglas (Alex) Loving great grandmother ol Zachary Alex Justin! Lauren Samantha Melissa and Jessica Died peacefully Dec 6 with a song in her bean A gentle women who dedicated het stiengtn and indomitable will to her lamuy Sara's presence will be deeply missed however her guidance and spirit will be her everlasting gilt To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries Elaine lArnsmeen tin- liiliei in-law age ot 83 years young on Thursday Dec 4 2008 at 8 rum while living a Hampton Court Nursing Center of Michael Arnspiger and the late Miami A long time resident of Miami -Andrew vvarner graiuiiiiner or Christcmher Dallas and Charles Beach her brilliant careers as mother real estale salesperson and as head i Mh hii'M Ih edfd in death by his loving wife of 58 veirs Delores ot both the National Institute of Health Bethesda Md and Miami Heart Institute ot Miami Beach Medical fjkckie) Brown on March 24 2007 For extraordinary heroism in military operations in WWII he was awarded Transcription Diagnostic X-ray Departments was a very rewarding period of her life These positions the Air Font Cross our nations award In ought her in contact with some of toi valoi second only to the Medal ot Honoi He Hew lOinlMl missions as WAS1CSKO DOLORES 52 of Plantation died Dec 3 2008 954-437-2599 GONDARj iino born lanuary 24 1920 in Havana Cuba and passed awav IVcembei 3 2008 in Totrance CA beloved husband of Delia lor 58 years loving father of Pelia(JerrvVcotter Concfuta (Frank) Lockhart and Susana Lubinoc devoted grandfather of Jerry Mark and Sean Cotter Denise iMark) Medina Debbie (Kevin) Grow Ben and Melissa Lockhart and Alex Lublnec proud great-grandfather of Paiian and Kavtin Grow and Skylar Medina cherished brother of losefina Orbon and brother-in-law of Ivan (Hilda) Saud Tino's remarkable life spanned three countries Born in Cuba he lived in Galicia Spain for four years until the age of 1 6 when he returned to Cuba oh his own dining the Depression Education was always his highest priority and he completed his high school requirements through self study while working full time He tben entered the University of Havana where he obtained a BS and an MBA and became a CPA His business acumen led him to establish a successful car dealership In Havana In 1959 he courageously left his business and home in Cuba and brought his family to the United States He began to study anew to become a CPA in the United States In 1968 he was awarded the Elijah Watt Sells medal for having the highest score of all candidates in California on the CPA exam He continued to practice as a CPA until 2006 His family was his greatest joy Funeral Mass Wednesday December 10 2008 at St Catherine Laboure Catholic Church 3846 Redondo Beach Blvd Torrance CA 90504 Inurnment at Holy Cross Cemetery Culver City CA In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Tino's honor to American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 Please sign online guest book at wwwcaifanancarescom Callanan Mortuarv Directors (800)901-6090 To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries GONZALEZ MARio 59 of Pembroke Pines died Dec 4 2008 To piste death notice or iiir additional infornuuion please call 305-376-8901 9S4-764-7026 en 8901 lioinSum to 4pm daily and on holidays from to I pm Order Deadline: Monday to Friday: 2 PM Weekend Holidays: 1 PM You inav uluo fas us ait fV 305-995-8121 or email us at: obit amiiimlheraldcom In Memoriam MAURO GRACE 93 of Miami FL Passed awav on Dec 2 2008 She was born in Mamaroneck NY on Oct 10 1915 to Marcello and Rosalie Faillace She was predeceased by het husband Salvatore Grace is survived by her son Phillip and daughter-in-law Marion her brother Joseph Faillace grandchildren Tina Perry and Shervl Buffkin and 3 additional generations of grandchildren including Leslie Matthew Jessica Shayne Lelgha Kaleb and "Taylor She is also survived by nieces nephews and friends She will be missed by all Visitation will be Tue Dec 9 from 5pm-12mid at Caballero Rivero Woodlawn Funeral Home 3344 SW 8th St Miami FL Funeral services will be held Wed Dec 10 at lpm in the funeral home chapel followed by a grave side service at Our lady ofMefcv Cemetery Family will receive friends afterward at 2 1 72 NW 17th St Miami FL To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeralticomobituaries a 1 7 pilot His many other military decorations included the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat Upon being offered a position with the United States Department of State he took early retirement from the Air Force ami continued to serve his nation as a senior Foreign Service Officer spending six years in Southeast Asia (1965-711 as Inspector-ln-Charge Agency tor International Development US Dept of State During his diplomatic career he received several US and foreign decorations awards and citations ending his career in 1972 with 30 In Loving Memory i me most reKnown and respected physicians and medical research scientists in the world During this time she also raised rWlons Steven ol Silver Spring Md and Robert of Miami Beach FL alone as a divorced single parent with grace wisdom and a most unique humor that was in her nature as anyone who knew her or came in contact with her can attest to She will be missed and very much remembered by all for her courage and decency in light of the circumstances she went through in life and the love thai she poured out to everyone May the Lord keep her in His hand so that her final journey may be one of peace and grace For information about funeral services please call 561-737-7411 Eternal Light Memorial Gardens located at 11520 State Rd7 Boynton Beach Florida To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries Death Notices BENEIAM MERCEDES AINO A DULBS April4 1905 -Dec 7 1974 I miss you Love Shirley Remembrance Mass Sis Peter years of government service Paul Church (900 SW 26th EM) Saturday December 13th 1 1 am In 1974 Charlie founded an energy and environmental research center To visit this Guest Book Online go to and received national and international recognition in the Held of WWWMldIflineIIUUUl0lUdIlt': smoke ess diesel" engines In 1987 he was named National Inventor of NEO JOSE MANUEL 67 of Hialeah died Dec 5 2008 Svc 1208 10am 305-821-1421 the Year bv the Palm Beach Society of American Inventors and in March BENTOLILA clotilde 97 of Pembroke pines died Dec 6 2008 954-722-9000 1980 was named as one of six top energy inventors in the US bv the research staff affiliated with NBC News "Todav Show'' In 1992 he NUNEZ JORGE 50 of Miami died Dec 4 2008 Private services 305-269-4901 was the recipient of the Distinguished West Virginian Award by the Gover EVANS HARVEY Rj 88 of Delray Beach Florida formerly of NYC passed away December 3 2008 He was preceded in death by his parents Anna and Mark Eckstein and his sister Joan Slonim Harvey is survived by his sister Constance Eckstein his niece ackie Aslaender his nephew Larry Slonim his great niece Alison Aslaender and many cousins and dear friends To visit thisGuest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries SVC 1207 5 pm 305-885-3521 BERMAN HERSCH90 holocaust survivor of Tamarac for nor in zuu during tnc annual Military Appreciation Pav he was merlv ot Miami FL passed awav HAVERBECK freda9i of Pembroke Pines died Dec 5 2008 Vis 1207 3 pm 954-984-6462 PEARSON TREVA 91 of Cutler Bay died Dec 5 2008 Vis 1209 1 pm 954-587-6888 Dec" 5 2008 Beloved husband of Ray for 59 years Cherished father of David (Noga) Berman Leah (Morgan) Rood Grandfather of Daniel honored by the Florida House of Representatives for his sen ice in WW 11 At age 21 on his first mission as pilot in command his plane was badly In Loving Memory Of I Kristine Romito Sept 15 1925 to Dec 5 2007 Beloved Wife and Devoted Mother and Grandmother This Notice may also be viewed Online atwwwherald'comobituaries lamaeed bv German Renters and INGLE DAVID FOREST 28 of Mayo SC died Dec 2 2008 Svc held 6t tai berman sneiiev Brian lettrev Rood He was a graduate of the Teachers Seminary in Poland and served as an educator in Miami at flack: he and six of his crew were FISHER HANNAH 96 of Lauderhill died Dec 6 2008 954-722-9000 704-487-5811 wounded Upon limping back to England they were intercepted bv vet Beth David and Bet Breira for 50 years Graveside service Sunday Dec 7th 2PM at Mt Sinai Memorial KAHN RAMERIN1 IANET 82 died Dec 4 2008 Widow Park 1125 NW 157th Street Miami In Loving Memory Of of Bill Kahn the love of her life mother to Stephanie Kahn who ore- FL Arrangements by Star of David 954-722-9000 To visit this Guest Book Online go to another enemy fighter over Germany Recognizing their helpless state the German pilot did not snoot them down but signaled Charlie to land surrender and be taken prisoner In the face of certain death Charlie refused two such demands because his crew needed critical medical care The chivalrous German pilot recognizing the courage IW -'r wwwMiaminfrdiuioi! onituaries deceased her in 2005 and devoted grandmother to grandson Michael Dominic Janet was also pre-deceased by her second husband Enzo ot ins teuow airman esconeu in BLACKBURN ATTORNEY IAMES 76 died Nov rippled bomber to the coast pointed compass heading to England and Kamerini in May zvus sue was born in New York City and moved to Miami in 1979 She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and manv loving friends Chapel Services saluted his adversary- Fortv five years 2 1 2008 following surgery at Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital He is laier me ran duoh were ie-u net held 127 lpm at Eternal Light 17250 survived by his wife Lots Jean three anu Decame as close as orotners Their story continues to receive international acclaim The chivalrous FITZELL I LAN LEE vv utxie nwy i Miami anugravesiue at Mt Nebo 5505 NW 3rd St Miami To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries German pilot Luftwaffe Ace Franz Stigler passed away on March 22 died Friday November 7 2008 at the age of 81 She was born Alice Lillian 2008 The family will receive friends on Friday evening Dec 12 6-9 pm at van ursuei r-unerai nome nzzu North Kendall Drive Burial with full military honors will take place on Saturday Dec 13 at 1 pm at Woodlawn Park South 1 1 655 SW 1 1 7 Avenue in Kendall Michael-Robert Starbuck Fraser Passed away Decembers 1998 10 years ago Starbuck there are no words to say how much we miss and love you We miss all your laughter and fun we know you are rn Heaven with lesus but you will always be in our minds and hearts and life will never be the same withoutyou Someday we will all be together again We love you Dad Mom Mimi Lewie Jack King Dominick and Angel This Notice may also be viewed Online at wwwherald'comobituaries REID CATHERINE of Hialean Fla went home to the Lord on Dec 5 2008 Born on Jan 13 1927 at Victoria Hospital in Miami She attended Riverside Elementary Aida Merritt Jr High and Miami High After High School graduation Cathy went to work at Pan American World Airways in 1944 where she met her future husband James Reid They married traveled the world built a home and family Starting in the mid-1970's she worked for Dade County Public Schools in tbe administrative offices until her retirement in 1 993 Cathy was an active member of the Hialean Moose Lodge 1074 She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years James She is survived by her son Rick daughter Susan daughter-in-law Karinna her sister Joan West and brother-in-law Jim West of Port Charlotte Fla and many nephews and nieces Services will be held at Poinciana Methodist Church 300 Royal Poinciana Blvd Miami Springs Fla 33166 Family will receive guest from 7 to 8:30 pm (TODAY) Sunday Dec 7th Funeral Services on Monday at 1 1:00 am Funeral arrangements by John Hanks Memorial Services (305) 885-1 937 786) -290-8969 To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries Peterson May 16 1927 in Minneapolis Minnesota She played drums in her high school jazz band and orchestra Months before graduating she left high school to pursue a career as a professional ballroom dancer She married her dance partner Walter Lee and they spent ten magical years performing as Walter and Jeanie LaMae in night clubs in New York Miami Latin America and aboard cruise ships sailing the Caribbean Jeanie took a break from dancing to have three children and her family settled in North Miami Beach Florida She continued to dance professionally into her forties and socially for most of her life Jeanie had a strong love of animals and rescued many stray dogs She devoted much of her time and energy in support of animal rights and was a vegetarian and then a vegan for CANALS ARMANDO CESAR 74 died Dec 5 2008 Vis 1207 6 pm 305-227-3344 cniiuren peter tsiacKburn palm Springs CA Callie Blackburn Columbia SC and Gretehen (Tony) Franklin of Madison MS plus five delightful grandchildren-Rebecca Caleo Sarah Joshua and Christina Franklin Born May 14 1932 in Cleveland Mr Blackburn was raised in Norwalk Ohio He graduated in 1954 from Ohio State University's Business School and received the JD degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1960 Mr Blackburn served as a Lieutenant and Platoon Leader in the US Army's 3rd ArmoredCavalrv Regiment in Amberg Germany 1955-56 Admitted to the Bar in Michigan Ohio and Florida he practiced law until shortly before his death He began practicing in Lansing Michigan in i960 then ih Miami and Jupiter FL the latter since 1993 Other surviving relatives are his brother Dick (Joan) Blackburn Milan OH sister Ann Khayat Walnut Creek CA and seven nieces and three nephews He viewed his wonderful family and sense of humor to be his greatest gifts and believed with certainty that the best was yet to come Visitation starting at 10 am Monday December 8 at Grace Immanuel Bible Church 17475 Indi-antown Rd Jupiter followed by a memorial service at 1 1 am with Pastor George Ralph officiating In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Columbia International University Columbia SC the American Red Cross Grace Immanuel Bible Church or your favorite charity Private inurnment at Riverside Memorial Park Tequesta FL To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries CRIST (ACKB81 IN LOVING MEMORY asseo away peaceruiiy on November 72008 Born and raised in Miami the latter half of her life Jeanie asked that her body be donated to science in the hone of 'preventing the suffering FL He graduated from Miami Edison High School Class of 1945 Upon graduation he joined the US KLOTZ LEROYA 57 of Miami passed away on 11272008 He survived by his wife Nelly Medrano Klotz mother Nancy Klofz sister Judy Parcher (Husband Bob) brothers Ricky (Wife Yvette) Billy and his step-son Omar Leroy was retired from Bell South He was an avid runner and tennis player Family and friends will dearly miss him A memorial mass will be celebrated at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church on 12202008 To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries of laboratory animals A small family gathering was held in her memory Navy After the military he became employed with the Independent Insurance Co He subsequently relocated to Dallas eanie is preceded in death bv her TX where he continued in the RODRIGUEZ CECILIA 68 of Pembroke Pines died Nov 30 2008 954-964-5678 first husband Walter Lee her daughters Jennifer Lee and Lisanne Lee Feldman and her second husband insurance business Upon retirement fie remained in William Fitzell She is survived by her son Douglas Lee (Jennifer Jones) grandson Brvce Lee sister Millie uaiias tor ms remaimngyears lack will be sorely missed by all of his many friends Johnson (Clyde) grand niece SALTZ MARY 91 of Hollywood died Nov 26 2008 954-989-9900 To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries snannon uranam (Harold) son-in-law Roger Feldman and numerous other family members as well as her beloved dog Lulu To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries KOUCHE MR CLARENCE of Green Valley Clermont and Miami Florida passed away on his 89th birthday December 2 2008 Mr Kouche was the son of Frank and Caroline Kouche Austrian and German immigrants He was born in Courtney Pennsylvania a small town near Pittsburgh Commissioned as First Lieutenant in the Air Force Mr Kouche flew his P51 Mustang in many combat missions over Europe during WWII He was a member of the 355th Fighter Squadron After serving his country during the war Mr Kouche became an Air Traffic Controller with the Federal Aviation Administration Upon retiring from the FAA Mr Kouche enjoyed golf and traveling He is preceded in death FOSTER III DONALD RAY DONNY 20 passed awav Decem ber 4 2008 Donny was an honor graduate of Miami Palmetto High School in 2006 and had graduated GLORIA SILVERIO Remembering honoring and celebrating your life today and everyday You are such a beautiful example to me and to so many in how you lived We always knew what was most important in our lives faith each other family friends and helping others in need especially children and the elderly Now in your memory and spirit The Gloria Silverio Foundation 501 (c)3 wwwASafeHaven ForNewbornscom is dedicated to saving newborns from abandonment and assisting their mothers in their time of needcrisis Always loving and missing you each and every day Nick This Notice may also be viewed Online at www herald comobituaries irom bana re community college He was a senior at the University of Florida majoring in history He was a member of University Baptist Church in Coral Gables Donny was an inspiration and loved by all who knew him He was predeceased by his "Papa" Raymond William Keen Sr in 2002 Survivors include: his parents Sandra by ins wile Susan eerwicK tvoucne crukr a ttt Mr Kouche is the beloved father of itrlWAK 1 WILLIAM Margaret Woodmore of Cary North passed away peacefully on December Carolina Susan Elliott of Coral Gables I 2008 in Santa Barbara California Florida and Michael Kouche of'Phoe- at the age of 95 He is survived by his nix Arizona He is the grandfather of loving wife of 66 years Ina Weinberg Thomas Bare of Hickory North Caroli- Schwartz his children Linda Schwartz na and Laura Turner of Holly Springs (Stan) of Santa Barbara Bob Schwartz North Carolina Mr Kouche has three (Mark Singer) of Berkeley Vicki and A "Skip" Johnson his sister LeAmber Foster his brother Cameron Johnson his maternal grandmother Nellie Ruth Keen and manv loving DaCOSTAouvE On Wednesday December 3 2008 Olive DaCosta of Miami Florida passed away at the age of 73 Olive is survived by her five children seven grandchildren one great grandchild and manv friends who will miss her dearly A Memorial Mass will be held for her at 1 2:30 PM on Saturday December 13 2008 at St Louis Catholic Church in Pinecrest Manv thanks to the caregivers at Kendalf Regional's ICU and to the manv friends who offered their prayers and support To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries great-grandchildren: Andrew and Beaver (Jim) ot Nashville his four aunts uncles cousins and rnenas The family will receive friends at Corev Kerlin Funeral Home 1426 Susan Bare of Hickory North Caroli "The immortal spirit grows like karmonv Rowe Ave Jacksonville t-L izzva Sunday (TODAY) from 6:00 until 8:00 prh Funeral services will be held Monday December 8 2008 at 1 1 00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church 4040 Dunn Ave with Pastor George Kratochvil and Pastor lesse carpo officiating Interment will follow at na and Caroline Turner of Holly-Springs North Carolina Mr Kouche is also survived by his brother Edward Kouche of Pickerington Ohio and many nieces and nephews A memorial service will be held on Friday December 1 2 at 2:30 pm at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell Florida In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Cornerstone Hospice 2445 Lane Park Road Tavares FL 32778 or to the Disabled American Veteran's Association Becker Family Funeral Home Clermont FL is serving the family To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries Cemetery Lots BUY OR SELL Your Cemetery Property at wwwfloridacemplotscom or Call 1-866-979-6750 GRACELAND Mausoleum (SW 8ST) For only $3800 3th Level 786-897-5266 LAKESIDE MEMORIAL PARK 2 graves for 1 000 total price Sacrifice 305-893-0779or954-326-6362 tvergreen Lemererv rrieie win di-t be a memorial service in Miami at a later date In lieu of flow ers the family requests donations be make in Donnv's memory to the Missions Fund of University Baptist Church 624 Anastasia Ave Coral Gables FL grandchildren Stephen Schwartz (Sarah) Michael Schwartz (Leah) Nathaniel Beaver Tobey Beaver his great-grandsons Ethan Schwartz lackson Elijah Bill was born in Port Chester New York and lived in Charlotte NC and Miami FL He volunteered and served in the US Army in the Netherlands during WWII Bill loved tennis walking hand-in-hand with Ina telling stories about the war talking to strangers while waiting in line levelling about his grandkids telling jokes or talking in Yiddish and playing poker and pinochle Bill was a Rind non-pretentious man a devoted husband a loving father grandfather and great-grandfather! He was a true friend to those that knew him He will be deeply missed but his memory will live on in the hearts of those 'who knew and loved him In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomobituaries in music" 33134 To visit this Guest Book Online go to wwwMiamiHeraldcomoPituaries LANE OLLISTINE 70 died Dec 4 2008 Svc 1208 10 am FRANCO VENDO Propriedades de cementerio a mitad de precio en todos los cementerios tremenda ganga 305-226-4339 305-653-0688 SIERRALTA ROSA Visitation 1 0 am and chapel services at 1 pm on Sunday 1 207 at Ikvn Wordsworth LANTHIER YVES 66 of WOODLAWN NORTH Lot with vault EV1TT-W E1NS 1 tlN MtVt CnArtL 8135 McNabRd Tamarac (9541 72 1 -2500 Canada died Dec 1 2008 954-964-5678 ami memorial save ibbOO Call BHBIHHiBHHiiHHE.