Category Archives: Memorials

This is where we put memorials that are being shared on the REA website.

Diane Joy Hymans, 28 October 2022

Diane Joy Hymans died peacefully at Ohio-Living Westminster Thurber Retirement Community on October 28, 2022. A significant stroke in July, 2017 started her decline in health. Diane was born on February 11, 1948, in Hull, Iowa, the daughter of Dowie … Continue reading

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Regina Coll, 8 August 2022

REA mourns the loss of former member Regina Coll, who passed away on Aug. 8 at the age of 93. Dr. Coll was a Catholic Sister of St. Joseph of Brentwood, New Jersey, and an accomplished scholar and teacher who … Continue reading

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Gabriel Moran, 15 October 2021

We mourn the passing of Gabriel Moran on October 15 of 2021. A full obituary was published in the New York Times, and Kieran Scott offered this graveside reflection: Friends, Sisters, Brothers and Colleagues,It is good for us to be here. … Continue reading

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Steffano Montano, 24 September 2021

Ancestors walk among us. It is with a heavy heart I write to let you know Dr. Steffano Montano passed away on September 24, 2021. More than a prophet, poet, and pedagogue, Dr. Montano was and is a beloved friend, … Continue reading

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Mercedes Iannone, 1 April 2021

We are grieved to note that Mercedes Iannone passed on April 1, 2021. Her obituary reads as follows: Mercedes R. Iannone, age 83 of Hollywood, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. … Continue reading

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John Lawrence Elias, 25 September 2019

Dr. John Lawrence Elias, a longtime Madison resident, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 surrounded by the love of his family. John was born on December 23, 1933 to the late George and Josephine Elias. He was … Continue reading

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Gary Chamberlain, 10 September 2018

[From David Powers] With both sadness at his loss and joy for his many contributions, we write to share the following news with you. Professor Emeritus Gary Chamberlain passed away on Monday, September 10. Dr. Chamberlain taught at Seattle University … Continue reading

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Rev. Dr. Mario DiSouza, CSB, 27 September 2017

Dr. DiSouza held the Basilian Fathers Chair in Religion and Education at the University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto. He was named a Fellow of St. Michael’s College in October of 2014. He served as Dean … Continue reading

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Rev. Dr. George Brown, Jr., 20 April 2017

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, professor, colleague, mentor, and friend, completed his faith-filled journey on Earth at his home in Grand Rapids and began his life with the Savior on April 30, 2017. George was born on December 19, 1942, in Philadelphia, … Continue reading

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Yolanda Smith, 9 November 2016

Past president of the REA:APPRRE, November 2016. From the Dean at Yale Divinity School: It is my sad duty to report that Yolanda Smith has passed away. Yolanda was a beloved member of our community whose gentle but buoyant and … Continue reading

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