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Ryan Jones, Fairfax County Sommelier, Dies After Cancer Battle, 40
Ryan Jones, 40, a certified Sommelier from Fairfax County, died on May 13, 2024 at his childhood home surrounded by family after a battle with neuroendocrine carcinoma, his obituary on the Demaine Funeral Home site says.
Ryan graduated from Fairfax High School and went on to attend Radford University, where he was a member of the 2003 Division II National Champion Rugby Team, his obituary reads.
According to his LinkedIn page, Ryan earned a degree in sports medicine but would go on to become a certified sommelier. He earned a WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and S…
Virginia Boy, 10, Dies After Cancer Battle
Support is on the rise for the family of a 10-year-old Northern Virginia boy who died after a cancer battle.
Alejandro Jose Abarca Pena died on Tuesday, April 9, after a battle with cancer, according to a campaign launched for his family. More than $9,400 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Alejandro's family as of Tuesday, April 23.
According to his obituary, Alejandro grew up in Manassas and Front Royal and was a third grader at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School.
"Alejandro was a wonderful child, as many children, he had a fascination for monster trucks early in life. He…
Stafford High School Grad Devon Davati Dies Unexpectedly, 29
Devon Davati, a Virginia native, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, his obituary says. He was 29 years old.
A King George native, Devon graduated from Stafford High School in 2012 before going on to earn his bachelors of science from the Southern New Hampshire University, his obituary says.
Devon worked for CGI Federal in Falls Church, in the legal area for the Department of Justice supporting the Bureau of Immigration Appeals, according to his obit.
Services are scheduled for Sunday, April 28 at the Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service. Click here for service information and …
Death Of Former Maryland Point Guard, Arlington Dad Kevin McLinton Stuns Community
Shock and sadness spread following the death of Kevin McLinton, a former standout basketball player for the University of Maryland and loving Arlington dad.
McLinton, 52, had asked for prayers on Facebook on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from a hospital bed. That very day, the team announced his passing.
Looking for some prayers!!! Could definitely use them. Posted by Kevin McLinton on Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Maryland Men's Basketball family mourns the passing of former guard Kevin McLinton, who played 91 games as a Terp and was a co-captain his senior seasonWe send our thought…
Massanutten Military Academy Grad Alexis DeLuca Dies Suddenly, 20: Obit
Alexis Nicole DeLuca, of Moorestown, died suddenly on March 22, according to an obituary published by Falco, Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home. She was 20 years old.
Alexis was a 2021 graduate of the Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, VA, her obituary said. After graduation, Alexis worked for the US Post Office in Rio Grande.
My heart hurts beyond belief. So incredibly hard to watch one of my best friends Kathy Raroha embark on this path. No... Posted by Kimberly Brody Muckenfuss on Sunday, March 24, 2024
While she was in high school, she worked as a lifeguard and swi…
Former US Navy Aviation Tech Eric Clevinger Of Leesburg Dies Suddenly, 45
Eric Clevinger of Leesburg died unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2024, according to his obituary on the Loudoun Funeral Chapel website. He was 45 years old.
Eric's obituary says he served as an aviation electronics technician in the US Navy, earning the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. According to his LinkedIn page, Eric spent 14 years with the US Navy before working for Thorlabs, Inc., where he held a variety of positions.
Most recently, Eric served as the facilities director of Christian Fellowship Church.
He'll be remembered for his "dad joke" sense of humor, and the fierce lo…
Courtney Hanneman Of Fredericksburg Dies, 39: 'Pure Love'
Courtney Hanneman of Fredericksburg died on Tuesday, March 19, according to her obituary on the Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service website. She was 39 years old.
Courtney is survived by her husband of 10 years, Timothy, whom she affectionately called her Hubbles — she, his Waffles, her obit says.
Posted by Courtney Lorraine Hanneman on Monday, July 10, 2023
"Courtney was pure love and readily opened her heart to those around her. She loved her family and friends deeply and fought fiercely for them. She was a true mama bear," her obituary says. "Having Courtney in your…
Uber Eats Driver Killed, GF Survives DC Crash Involving Stolen Car: Report, Police
Shock and sadness spread following the death of a food delivery driver in a Washington D.C.
Steven Jermaine Faison, Jr., 27, was driving a Hyundai Accent with a female passenger when he was struck by a stolen and speeding Volkswagen Golf in Alabama Avenue and 25th Street Thursday, March 14, Metro DC police said.
Faison and his passenger were ejected from the car, killing Faison at the scene. The passenger was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and the Golf driver fled the scene on foot.
According to NBC Washington, Faison was delivering an Uber Eats order, and the p…
Ashburn Dad Brian Bencic Dies Unexpectedly, 60
Brian Bencic of Loudoun County died unexpectedly on March 11, 2024, according to his obituary on the Loudoun Funeral Chapel website. He was 60 years old.
Brian's LinkedIn page says he attended James Madison University, and had more than 20 years of experience in enterprise software sales, having worked for federal clients.
Brian, of Ashburn, is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lisa Bencic; daughters, Alexandra Bencic and Sydney Bencic, father, Anthony Bencic, sister Stephani Balliet, and several nieces and nephews.
He was being remembered for his "unwavering support, w…
Roberto Sandoval-Arellano Obituary
A 19-year-old Loudoun Valley High School graduate was killed in a Sunday, March 3 crash, according to his obituary.
Roberto 'Beto' Joel Sandoval-Arellano, 19 of Purcellville, graduated high school in 2022 and was planning on attending James Madison University after finishing his associate's degree this year, his obituary reads.
"Roberto had a big smile and a kind soul, he was loved by so many. He left a great impact on all who came into contact with him, was gifted at shining positivity and making people laugh," the obituary says. "He was very honest, a hard worker, and a dedicate…
Northern VA Soccer Community Mourns Loss Of Coaching Legend Ken Krieger, 69
The death of one of the region's most successful soccer coaches has left Northern Virginia grieving.
Ken Krieger, of Manassas, died Monday, March 4. He was 69 years old.
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Krieger's brother, Scott, said he died of Alzheimer's, "a dreaded disease that first robbed him of his mind, then proceeded to shut down his body.
"He will missed not only by his family, but by the many students, players, coaches, teachers, colleagues and friends whose lives he touched," Scott said. …
Former VA High School Football Player Marques Pitre-Johnson Dies Suddenly, 28
Marques Xavier Pitre-Johnson, a Reston, VA native, died unexpectedly at home in Georgia on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, his obituary said. He was 28 years old.
Marques was being remembered in his obituary as a "true Restonian," having played for the Reston Ankle Biters little league football team and South Lakes Seahawks football team in high school.
He was also a talented music artist, who went by "Johnny Quest," and proudly served in the US Navy and worked as an HVAC tech, his obituary continues.
More than $4,400 had been raised for Johnson's family on a GoFundMe as of press time.
Services w…
Former Homeland Security Agent Richard Reinhold Jr. Dies, 46
Richard Reinhold Jr., a well-respected deputy special agent in charge with Homeland Security Investigations from New Jersey, died on Monday, Feb. 26 with his family by his side, his obituary said. He was 46 years old.
Rich, of Delran — affectionately referred to by colleagues as "Big Daddy" — previously worked as an agent in Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Newark, NJ.
Richard grew up in Philadelphia and attended Father Judge High School and Holy Family University where he received a bachelor’s degree in accounting, his obituary said. After graduating, he joined the…
Heather Munoz, Fairfax County Realtor, Dies At 49
Heather Lynn Moesle Munoz died on Feb. 20, and was found peacefully in bed with her beloved cat, Lady, her obituary says. She was 49 years old.
Heather graduated from Langley High School and went on to have a successful career in real estate, her obituary on the Loudoun Funeral Chapel website says.
Heather was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband Michael Munoz, whom she married in 2021 after being together for 27 years, according to her obituary.
"Heather succeeded in everything she did. She was a force to be reckoned with," her obituary reads. "She lived her life fully an…