He served as a communicator in Rangoon, Guatemala City, Brussels, Asuncion and Djakarta. It was while leading a flight from the carrier Intrepid that he was shot down. In 1955, she met and married her husband Ron, a fellow military historian, and in 1958, they began their tandem service within the U.S. government. Eliot is survived by four children, Sally, Ted, Wendy and Peter; two sisters, Joan and Mary; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His wife had to do the cooking at the Residence (a former brothel), after the cook was electrocuted and the Foreign Ministry refused a replacement. During his career, he served as the deputy assistant secretary for trade policy, chief negotiator for the first U.S.-China trade treaty, economic minister to Japan, deputy chief of mission to the EU in Brussels and deputy chief of mission in Paris. Frederick Zerban Brown II, 93, died Aug. 21 in Washington, D.C. From 19501956, Brown served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rosalind; and two daughters, Luisa and Lydia. Richard Lara Garcia, 73, passed away at his home on September 12, 2018 after a brief battle with ALS. He retired in 1995. Five years later, she joined the Foreign Service. Daniel F. Keller, 71, died Nov. 5, in Austin, Texas. In retirement, Swing relocated to Kuala Lumpur with his wife Yuen. Richard R. Garcia, 68, passed away May 16, 2022. She is survived by a brother, Peter; and five nieces and nephews. Gefter was predeceased by a grandson, Cameron. He was the 5th child and the baby of the bunch. As an employee family member, she was well known for her love of entertaining, bowling, and her sense of style. Howard Jefferson Sparks Sr., 70, died Jan. 10, in Mesa, Ariz. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Sparks entered the Foreign Service in 1985. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. She was married to William T. Briggs, a Foreign Service officer who served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Born July 8th, 1938 in Detroit to the late Juan and Rosaura Garcia. He also served in positions in the Budget and Fiscal Office, Bureau of Personnel (now Global Talent Management), and Office of the Inspector General, among others. Delvin W. Junker, 84, died May 22, in Plantation, Fla. Junker joined the U.S. Army in 1957, then served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Walker served in the U.S. Air Force for four years before joining the Foreign Service. He taught history and geography at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis for six years and then joined the Foreign Service in 1969. She retired in 1994 and enjoyed adventures, such as hot air ballooning, traveling, or cruising on her pontoon boat. After retirement, she volunteered at the Ferndale Public Library, set up an art library for The Ink People cooperative and served as secretary for the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce. Anita Mackie, 90, died Aug. 14, in Ballydugan, Ireland. She served in Vienna, Moscow, Athens, Paris, London, New Delhi, the U.N., Tokyo, Rabat, and Bern. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. As a Foreign Service commercial officer, he served at posts in Rio de Janeiro, Kingston, and Ottawa. He retired after 34 years of service and received a commendation for his efforts in reopening Embassy Kuwait after Operation Desert Storm. Maurice Maury Gralnek, 82 died Feb. 24, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Gralnek graduated from the University of Michigan in 1958 and served in Korea with the U.S. Army. He earned an A.S. from LDS Business College, a B.S. She is survived by her husband, Joe. During her career, she served in different capacities at posts in Nigeria, Venezuela, Turkey, Morocco, Lebanon, Kenya, Germany, and Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Conchita; four children, Marco, Robert, John, and Dianne; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. . While Bill served as a communications program officer in the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong, Jackson worked in the European Desk office at the U.S. Information Agency. He was inducted into the San Diego Air and Space Museum Hall of Fame in 2010. William George Barraclough, 84, died April 22, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. Barraclough served in the U.S. Navy and the Peace Corps before joining the Foreign Service in 1963. She accompanied her Foreign Service husband, Robert Bob on assignments to Copenhagen, Bonn and Santo Domingo. He boarded at Blundells School under the reforming headmaster Neville Gorton. As an economics officer, Carrig served at overseas posts in Cuba, Malaysia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Kuwait, as well as short-term assignments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Richard Kinsella, 97, died Nov. 13, in West Hartford, Conn. Kinsella joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served with the Navy SEALS during the Korean War. Johnson retired from the Foreign Service in 1980 but continued to work for the Department until 1995. Perkinson entered public service with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and enjoyed a successful career in computer science. To plant a tree in memory of Richard A. Garcia, please visit Tribute Store . As a Foreign Service officer, Holmes served tours in the Congo, Japan, Ethiopia, Burundi, Iceland, Singapore, Nicaragua, Lebanon, and Burkina Faso. In 1988, he joined the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as a commissioned officer. Dorset retired after 22 years of service in 1983 and worked for several years at a law office just outside Washington, D.C. She loved to read and write and enjoyed puzzles. He joined the Foreign Service in the early 1970s and his posts included Saigon, Vietnam, and Paris. Sinnicki is survived by his wife, Marian; two children, John and Sandy; and five grandchildren. The family suggests donations to the United States Naval Academy Foundation, 25 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, Md., 21401. As an employee family member, she joined her husband at posts in Bucharest, Bonn, Accra, Rabat, Taipei, and London. William Lacy Swing, 86, died June 12, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is survived by her mother, brother, and sisters. Gefter was a 33rd degree mason, a member of the Lions Club de Itaipava, a Lieutenant in the Palm Beach Sheriff Departments Volunteer Program, and served on various committees at his temple. Diana McDonald, 72, died March 20, in Antioch, Calif. McDonald received a bachelors degree at St. Marys College in 1978 and a masters degree from the University of California, San Francisco in 1986. He served as U.N. special representative of the secretary-general to Western Sahara, special representative of the secretary general to the U.N. mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and director general of the International Organization for Migration, from which he retired after serving for 10 years in 2018. Joseph Aaron Silberstein, 101, died July 11, in Greenwich, Conn. Silberstein graduated from City College in 1938 and went on to serve as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War II. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Garcia to show support. Sparks retired in 2010 and enjoyed traveling to visit family, going to Beach Boys concerts, and visiting historical sites across the United States. She also served domestically in the Office of the Special Representative for Syria Engagement. She later joined the Department and served as a secretary at posts around the world, including Poland, Russia, Vietnam, and several African countries. Richard was born on March 11, 1950 in Uvalde to Ernest and Eufemia (Hill) Garcia. Bishop is survived by his wife and Department employee, Pamela; four daughters, Chavonne, Corrie, Nakita, and Shelise; and eight grandchildren. (91 years old). Ambassador to Argentina, 19861989. He served in the Philippines, Thailand and Costa Rica. In addition, Helble worked in the Freedom of Information Office of Declassification. Felt was an officer in the U.S. Navy from 1968-1972 and served in Vietnam. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. After receiving his commission as an ensign, he served in the U.S. Navy until 1954. Robert William Smith, 86, died August 21, in Rockville, Md. Klotzbach served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 10 years before joining the Foreign Service in 1963. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Bloch enjoyed traveling, reading and cultural pursuits. With Povenmires testimony, the policy was approved to be changed, and she and her husband became one of the first tandem couples in Department history. Trudeau is survived by his wife, Arnela; a daughter, Stephanie; two granddaughters; and a sister. He joined the Foreign Service in 2000 and served in Haiti, Africa, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Italy, and retired from his last post, Nepal, in 2017. Margetson located a typist, found a senior official homeward bound from an embassy dinner to clear the text, and posted it through Browns letter box in Carlton House Terrace. Terence Terry James Shea, 93, died July 27, in Alexandria, Va. Shea enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Japan during World War II. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Sayyad joined the Department of the Navy in 1960, transferring to the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA) in 1964. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Robert A. Carrig is survived by his wife and daughter; two sisters, Cassie and Meg; a brother, Shaun; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She served in Mexico, Albania, and Dubai and was recently assigned to the newly formed Department of State Rapid Response team, working in Argentina, Kenya, Liberia, China, Afghanistan, and Uganda. He joined the Department of State in 2011. He is survived by his brother, Peter. Richard was born on June 28, 1949 in Denver to Jenny (Pacheco) and Albert Garcia. He joined the Foreign Service that same year and his overseas posts included the Belgian Congo, Lebanon, Cambodia, Congo (post-independence), Mozambique and Turkey. You can then forward the email to the family or print it and give it to them personally. Sher was predeceased by her husband. In 1952, he graduated from Georgetown University and promptly entered the Foreign Service. 8118 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209. In 1985, he joined the Foreign Service when he was appointed as ambassador to Oman. Once Brown, a sort of genius, but impossible to work for, rang him at 2am asking for a speech on Vietnam for a Commons debate that evening. In retirement, Peters enjoyed golf and was an active volunteer. Clarke retired in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; five children, Margaret, Kathleen, Peter, Barbara, and Alexander; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by extended family, a niece and many cousins. Witte retired in 1987, and relocated to South Carolina. Helman served at posts in Italy, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, and Switzerland. Jennie Muoz, 43, died March 31, in Washington, D.C. Muoz received a bachelors degree and masters degree in social work before joining the U.S. government through the Presidential Management Fellowship at the Department of Labor. Michael E. C. Ely, 89, died Oct. 18. He served in Italy, Lebanon, Tunisia, Kuwait, Israel, Malta, Nigeria, and Barbados. 13002 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church He is survived by his wife, Jonahlyn; a brother Michael; and extended family in the Philippines. During her 36-year career, she served at posts in Peru, Panama, Germany, Canada, Morocco, Greece, Brazil, Thailand, and Washington. He helped draft the alliances brief for the Helsinki Conference, which would guarantee free movement of printed matter and ideas across the Iron Curtain. Then, in 1983, he became No 2 to Sir John Thomson at the UN. Most recently, she served as an office director in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement and the director for cultural preservation in the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Christ Episcopal Church Coronado, 1114 Ninth St., Coronado. He is survived by two children, Michael and Mary; and three grandchildren. Later, he served as the assistant information officer in Ghana and Colombia and the public affairs officer in Ecuador. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Garcia (Detroit, Michigan), who passed away on April 26, 2022 at the age of 83. John Anthony Matel, 65, died June 22, in Broadnax, Va. Matel attended the Universities of Wisconsin and Minnesota, and joined the Foreign Service with the U.S. Information Agency in 1984 as a public diplomacy officer. Robert Bob C. Ribera, 86, died July 14 in Orlando, Fla. Ribera served in the U.S. Air Force from 19531957, before joining the Foreign Service in 1959. In the 1990s, Schwertfeger served in Washington, D.C., until she retired, coming out of retirement to offer assistance during the second Iraq War. Gunn is survived by a sister, Hazel; her lifelong partner, William; and two nieces. Katherine A. She is survived by her husband, John; a son, Alan; her mother, Clara; and three sisters. Interment Mt. Geoffrey Michael Cleasby, 71, died March 6, in Washington, D.C. Cleasby received an M.S. P. Joyce Gunn, 79, died July 8, in Houston, Texas. He also served as a desk officer for several bureaus within the Department and served in the Inspector Generals office. Sher retired in 1980, and enjoyed serving her community by serving on multiple boards and organizations. He served as deputy chief of mission and charg daffaires in Reykjavik, was counselor for Political-Military Affairs in Ankara, and also served as a political advisor to the U.S. and NATO Atlantic Commands and two chiefs of Naval Operations at the Pentagon. He is survived by his wife; three children, Kyvele, Jason, and Zoie; four grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Falzone is predeceased by her husband; and a daughter, Susan. In Washington, she was an education and youth officer within the Family Liaison Office. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. June 3, 1941 - Crain was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Dolores. He served at posts in Cuba, Germany, Spain, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Kenya, and Washington during his career. Harshbarger served in Washington, D.C., Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Hungary, the Philippines and the English Language Program Office at the Foreign Service Institute prior to her retirement in 2013. In retirement, Birn worked as a substitute teacher and was active in numerous organizations such as DACOR. She is survived by her brother, Irvin; one nephew and two nieces; and many grand nephews and nieces. Richard was a polio survivor. Gildred was the founding member of the Buenos Aires chapter of the Young Presidents Organization, which promoted understanding and cooperation between countries. Powell retired from the military as a four-star general, Oct. 3, 1993. Notable Obituaries. Kern is survived by two sons, Stephen and Daniel; and one grandson. Sprang, 59, died Dec. 18, in Summerville, S.C. Harris was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Armys 98th Infantry Division during World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater and the post-war occupation of Japan. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. After retiring from the Foreign Service in 1987, Bailey worked for Litton Corporation and EG&G; was a volunteer for the Smithsonian Museum of American History and Friendship Place; and was an active member of St. Columbas Episcopal Church. Smith joined her husband at posts in Genoa, Dar-es-Salaam, London, Pretoria, Algiers, and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York. Pouris joined the Foreign Service in 1961. Service is survived by his wife Karol; two children, Jennifer and John; a brother; five grandchildren; and a grandniece. He received a masters degree from the University of Detroit before entering the Foreign Service in 1984. Dianne Marie Andruch, 68, died Sept. 4, 2018 in Tucson, Ariz. She was a Foreign Service officer, both as an office management specialist and later as a consular officer, serving in Indonesia and Mexico and as consul general in Amsterdam. Write your message of sympathy today. In his personal life, he enjoyed listening to music . When the UN Trusteeship Council demanded independence, Margetson blamed a blinkered American representative. Johnson is survived by his wife, Dolcye; three children, Kirt, Kirstin and Kristian; and three grandchildren. With FSC, he served in London, Moscow, Dhahran, Santo Domingo, and with the Department of Commerces Export Assistance Center in Arlington, Va. Cleasby joined the Department of State in Tbilisi, where he served as one of the organizers of Tbilisis first International Chamber of Commerce in 1996. He was a member of the Council of Foreign Relations and served on boards for Georgetown School of Foreign Service and the Howard H. Baker Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee. Jean Marie Heywood Tueller, 89, died Aug. 14, in Lehi, Utah. Redden is survived by three children, David, Nigel, and Melanie; and seven grandchildren. Enav is survived by her husband Doron; and four children, Eli, Gil, Emma and Tali. Rasmussen applied to join the Foreign Service in New Delhi in 1974 after Indira Gandhis government detonated Indias first nuclear bomb, precipitating an arms race on the subcontinent, and fueling his lifelong pacifism and interest in foreign affairs. Perkins was a founding member of the Thursday Luncheon Group and the Association of Black American Ambassadors. Laingen served as a naval officer in the South Pacific during World War II. In 1955, he joined the Foreign Service and, during his career, served at posts in Cambodia, Vietnam, France, Egypt, Lebanon, Austria, and Japan. Gilstrap was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Kathaleen. He also served in this role for Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania and Montenegro. She is survived by two children, Jennifer and Charles; a sister and brother; a cousin; and many grand-nieces and nephews. Birn is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jacqueline; two children, Daniel and Anne-Emanuelle; and one grandchild. He is survived by his wife, Hester; many children; and grandchildren. Lucy Giampiccolo Silverthorne, 95, died April 24, in El Paso, Texas. Richard was born in Chino, California. In 1966, he left active dutyremaining in the Army Reserveand entered the Foreign Service. from the National Defense University. Robert Bob Edward Service, 84, died on Sept. 2, in Washington. He was predeceased by a son, Paris. He passed away on March 19th, 2022 at his home in El Paso, Texas surrounded by loved ones. Cheatham began her career as a Foreign Service secretary in 1952. Bennetch was predeceased by her parents; her sister Joanne; and her brother, Edward. Dunn is survived by a niece, Linda. Walter Alexander Kohl, 97, died Aug. 10, in Bethesda, Md. from George Mason University. A rosary was held on Wednesday, April 26th 2023 at 6:00 PM at the same location. From then until 1994, when he suffered a brain haemorrhage, he chaired the Royal School of Church Music, the Yehudi Menuhin School and the Joint Committee of the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music. Elizabeth Betty Ann Sher, 91, died June 22, in Pittsboro, N.C. After spending several years in Colorado performing in musicals and singing, Sher began an assignment in 1954 with the Historical Division of Headquarters for the U.S. Army in Europe. The highly decorated war veteran, who rose to the rank of vice admiral before retiring from the Navy in 1989, had said the real unsung heroes of the war were the wives and families of those who had been held captive. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, after retiring in 2002, he loved to travel, including long road trips in the United States and multi-day walking excursions in Europe. Richard was born in San Diego, California, on February 11, 1956. His overseas posts included Ecuador, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, the Bahamas, Malaysia, Greece, Suriname and the Philippines. She enjoyed exercise and avidly read documents written by the founding fathers. Marcella J. Barnhart, 98, died March 17, in Washington, D.C. After graduating from high school in 1941 and attending a business college in Ohio, Barnhart worked in the private industry for 15 years. He then studied at the Instituto Len XIII in Madrid and obtained a masters degree from the Otto-Suhr Institut of the Freie Universitt in Berlin. After retiring, North acted in local theater productions, was a volunteer docent and painted. </p><p>Richard loved life and enjoyed golf, fishing, cooking, watching and attending sport events, hanging out with family and friends at local . She is survived by two children, Mandy (a Department employee) and Tobey; and two granddaughters. He enjoyed tennis, gardening, reading, golf, traveling, and keeping up with friends. The Vietnamese followed up by refusing to let a British UN official take up the post of Chief Refugee Officer in Hanoi. He was born June 9, 1953 in Denver, CO to Orvilla Garcia who precedes him in death along with grandmother, Neomi Arellano, and in-laws. He retired from the Department of State in 2019 and enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing, and traveling. He joined the Foreign Service in 1958, and served at posts in France, Thailand, the Soviet Union, Cyprus, and Washington. Joan D. Pavlik, 80, died Aug. 5, in Downers Grove, Ill. Pavlik entered the Foreign Service in 1975 and served with the Department of State for 20 years. He joined the Foreign Service in 1986 and served in London, Belfast, Manila, Washington, Yokohama, Tokyo, Kyiv, Baghdad, Vienna and Belgrade. Breuer served in the U.S. Army during the Korean and Vietnam wars. Jane Ellen Becker, 69, died April 6, in Washington, D.C. Becker entered the Foreign Service in 1972. Margetson was called to the foreign ministry and told that Britain, China and America were making slanderous charges against Vietnam over its intervention. Del Giudice retired in 1985 but continued work as a contractor with the Department of States project to upgrade the U.S. Richard Garcia Obituary. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. He served as a magazine editor and publisher in Manila and New Delhi, as a cultural affairs officer in Kingston, and as director of the American Center and Library in Islamabad before his retirement in 1984. Erik Walton, 15, died Nov. 15, 2018, in Beijing, China. Deans Foreign Service career began in 1956 when he served as a political officer in Vientiane, Laos. He is survived by his wife, Martine; three children; and seven grandchildren. Elizabeth C. Betty Brook, 101, died Nov. 13, in Sarasota, Fla. Brook received a bachelors degree from Knox College in Galesburg, Ill. She taught history for one year prior to joining the U.S. He joined the Foreign Service in 1962 and served in Kathmandu, six assignments in Vietnam, as charg daffaires in Hanoi, and at assignments in Taipei, Tokyo, Bangkok, and Washington where he served in various positions, including principal deputy assistant secretary for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. He served in Lisbon as a special assistant to the assistant secretary for Inter-American Affairs/coordinator of the alliance for progress, deputy chief of mission in Portugal, political counselor in Brazil, deputy chief of mission in Venezuela, and ambassador to Colombia. He joined the Foreign Service in 1988 and served as a MED regional psychiatrist. Dickens attended grade school in Brazil and Ecuador and moved with his family to Rockville, Md. He was an avid New York Yankees fan. Funeral Home website by. Lloyd W. Neighbors Jr., 75, died June 27, in Arlington, Va. In retirement, Cheatham enjoyed the arts, photography, and traveling. In retirement, he also established the Washington-based international communications firm Inter-Intel-Info Inc. Kohl is survived by a son, Thomas. In Washington, Buchanans assignments included positions in the Bureaus of Economic and Business Affairs, Intelligence and Research, and Human Resources (now Global Talent Management).

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