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Jeffrey C Knutsen
My son Jeff reminded me while registering to vote in September of 2024 that he was an organ donor. He died accidentally 4 months later and despite feeling overwhelmed in…
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Thomas Rafter
Tom had the best sense of humor of anyone I have ever known, and it was a little unusual to boot. Each Christmas, he tried to make something special as a…
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Meliton Avalos Iii
Meliton Avalos, February 1965-March 2025. Son, brother, father and friend to many. Milton was a warrior for many years. He survived ALS for 14 years, and he passed as a…
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Matthew Penman
Matthew was an old soul who loved fishing, hiking, and just being out in nature. He was a caring son and brother, and always protected anyone in need. He had…
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Rebecca Anderson
Our mother, Rebecca, suffered a fatal aneurysm in April 2024. To our surprise, we found out she was an organ donor. It has been a peaceful blessing knowing that even…
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Kayla Laborde
Kayla asked, shortly before passing, about if she should be an organ donor and asked if I was. I replied yes. She decided that she would like to help other…
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Christopher Blanton
My wonderful husband, Christopher, passed in December 2024. He had a rare condition called Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy. His brain made a protein that weakened the blood vessels in his brain.…
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Alejandro Rene Rodriguez
While it’s tragic to think about Alex leaving us too soon, he left behind a lifetime of memories filled with joy, laughter, and spontaneity. He touched many hearts in many…
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Sharon G Marie Bejarano
In September 2024, my 33-year-old daughter tragically lost her life due to a head-on collision with a drunk driver. Unfortunately, she passed away instantly. Her three young daughters sustained serious…
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