Obituaries
Obituaries for Thibadeau Mortuary
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Luis Angel Cruz
August 3, 2023
On Thursday, August 3, 2023, Luis Angel Cruz of Washington, DC age 74 died peacefully at Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC following a brief illness. Born on November 26, 1948, in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic to the late Angel Ramon Cruz Almanzar and Camelia Josefa Simo Delgado. Having completed his education and having come to the United States,...
Dr. Pedro Rafael Herrera Amaya, Sr.
July 30, 2023
Loving father, Pedro Herrera passed away on July 30th, 2023. Pedro was 72 and was surrounded by his wife and children when he passed.
Pedro was born to Juan Herrera and Luz Amaya on March 2nd, 1951 in Sensuntepeque Cabañas, El Salvador. Growing up his favorite activities were climbing trees, playing soccer, walking, outdoors and reading. He...
Judith Theresa Battle
July 29, 2023
Judith T. Battle was the second child of Julius and Louise Battle, born on March 12, 1947, in Manhattan, New York at Harlem Hospital. During her childhood, she spent time dreaming about being a nurse and caring for people. Her personality started as shy and introverted because she believed she wasn’t pretty. It was her sister-in-law, Kathleen, who told...
Miguel Uquiche
July 20, 2023
On Thursday, July 20, 2023 Miguel Uquiche died peacefully at Adventist Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD with his family by his side. Born October 9, 1948 to the late Mercediano Uquiche and the late Saturnina (nee Llacchuarimay) Uquiche in Andahuaylas, Peru. Beloved husband of the late and the late Maximiliana (nee Allcca Lobaton) Uquiche. Dear father of...
Victor Abraham Oliva Ruiz
July 19, 2023
Victor Abraham Oliva Ruiz, falleció el 19 de Julio del 2023 a los 77 años. Deja a su esposa Gladys, sus dos hijas Morayma y Sonia y a sus nietos Alejandra, Aaron y Fabrizio. Victor dedico su vida a su familia llenándolos de amor, cariño y mucha risa. Lo recordaremos siempre por su gran corazón y su generosidad. Te...
Kaya Mirecka Ploss
July 13, 2023
KAYA MIRECKA PLOSS
Kaya Mirecka Ploss, an American of Polish decent, was born in Silesia on September 12, 1924, the daughter of poor parents. Today she is one of the best-known women of Polish descent in America, and one of the best-known American women in Poland.
Kaya’s life is like a drama played out in...
Richard Andre Wright
July 11, 2023
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Richard Andre Wright, age 60, died unexpectedly at his residence in Washington, DC. Born on January 23, 1963 in Washington, DC to Ronald Sims and Barbara Theresa Wright. Having completed his high school education, he was employed as a handy man and as a security guard. He will be fondly remembered by the Sisters...
James William Funk
July 7, 2023
James William Funk age 63 of Damascus, Maryland passed away suddenly on July 7, 2023.
Jim was born in Coatesville, PA on April 24, 1960, to Walter Emery Funk and Jean Posey Funk. Even at birth Jim displayed a fighting spirit being one of the smallest babies to survive at the Coatesville Hospital weighing only 3 lbs....
Joanne Mccartney Thomas
July 3, 2023
Joanne McCartney Thomas
August 22, 1930 - July 3, 2023
Joanne McCartney Thomas of Gaithersburg, MD since 2014, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, on July 3, 2023. She was born on August 22, 1930, in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of Walter E. McCartney and Alice (Leckey) McCartney. She previously resided in Pittsburgh,...
Douglas Miller Ireland
July 1, 2023
On Saturday, July 1, 2023, Douglas Miller Ireland passed away peacefully at his home in
Gaithersburg, Maryland. Douglas was born on November 28, 1944, to the late Otto Miller Ireland and Esther Eudora Ireland in Washington, D.C. Beloved husband of Judy Marlene Ireland (married 57 years), loving father to Kevin Douglas Ireland, Christine Celeste Ireland, and Kathryn...
Joseph Vidal Valerio Norales
June 27, 2023
On Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Joseph Vidal Valerio Norales, age 14, of Martinsburg, WV died far too soon at the Children's National Medical Center of Washington, DC. Born on February 11, 2009 in Bronx, NY to Eugenio Vidal Valerio and Carmen Epifania Norales Sosa. He struggled bravely with health issues throughout his short life. He will be missed greatly...
Robert Edward Butz
June 12, 2023
In Loving Memory: Robert Edward Butz
Robert Butz, a remarkable soul whose vibrant spirit and boundless love touched the lives of all who knew him, passed away on June 12th, 2023. His departure has left an immense void in our hearts, but his memory will forever shine as a beacon of light and inspiration. Robert leaves behind...
Luis Angel Cruz
August 3, 2023
On Thursday, August 3, 2023, Luis Angel Cruz of Washington, DC age 74 died peacefully at Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC following a brief illness. Born on November 26, 1948, in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic to the late Angel Ramon Cruz Almanzar and Camelia Josefa Simo Delgado. Having completed his education and having come to the United States,...
Dr. Pedro Rafael Herrera Amaya, Sr.
July 30, 2023
Loving father, Pedro Herrera passed away on July 30th, 2023. Pedro was 72 and was surrounded by his wife and children when he passed.
Pedro was born to Juan Herrera and Luz Amaya on March 2nd, 1951 in Sensuntepeque Cabañas, El Salvador. Growing up his favorite activities were climbing trees, playing soccer, walking, outdoors and reading. He...
Judith Theresa Battle
July 29, 2023
Judith T. Battle was the second child of Julius and Louise Battle, born on March 12, 1947, in Manhattan, New York at Harlem Hospital. During her childhood, she spent time dreaming about being a nurse and caring for people. Her personality started as shy and introverted because she believed she wasn’t pretty. It was her sister-in-law, Kathleen, who told...
Miguel Uquiche
July 20, 2023
On Thursday, July 20, 2023 Miguel Uquiche died peacefully at Adventist Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD with his family by his side. Born October 9, 1948 to the late Mercediano Uquiche and the late Saturnina (nee Llacchuarimay) Uquiche in Andahuaylas, Peru. Beloved husband of the late and the late Maximiliana (nee Allcca Lobaton) Uquiche. Dear father of...
Victor Abraham Oliva Ruiz
July 19, 2023
Victor Abraham Oliva Ruiz, falleció el 19 de Julio del 2023 a los 77 años. Deja a su esposa Gladys, sus dos hijas Morayma y Sonia y a sus nietos Alejandra, Aaron y Fabrizio. Victor dedico su vida a su familia llenándolos de amor, cariño y mucha risa. Lo recordaremos siempre por su gran corazón y su generosidad. Te...
Kaya Mirecka Ploss
July 13, 2023
KAYA MIRECKA PLOSS
Kaya Mirecka Ploss, an American of Polish decent, was born in Silesia on September 12, 1924, the daughter of poor parents. Today she is one of the best-known women of Polish descent in America, and one of the best-known American women in Poland.
Kaya’s life is like a drama played out in...
Richard Andre Wright
July 11, 2023
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Richard Andre Wright, age 60, died unexpectedly at his residence in Washington, DC. Born on January 23, 1963 in Washington, DC to Ronald Sims and Barbara Theresa Wright. Having completed his high school education, he was employed as a handy man and as a security guard. He will be fondly remembered by the Sisters...
James William Funk
July 7, 2023
James William Funk age 63 of Damascus, Maryland passed away suddenly on July 7, 2023.
Jim was born in Coatesville, PA on April 24, 1960, to Walter Emery Funk and Jean Posey Funk. Even at birth Jim displayed a fighting spirit being one of the smallest babies to survive at the Coatesville Hospital weighing only 3 lbs....
Joanne Mccartney Thomas
July 3, 2023
Joanne McCartney Thomas
August 22, 1930 - July 3, 2023
Joanne McCartney Thomas of Gaithersburg, MD since 2014, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, on July 3, 2023. She was born on August 22, 1930, in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of Walter E. McCartney and Alice (Leckey) McCartney. She previously resided in Pittsburgh,...
Douglas Miller Ireland
July 1, 2023
On Saturday, July 1, 2023, Douglas Miller Ireland passed away peacefully at his home in
Gaithersburg, Maryland. Douglas was born on November 28, 1944, to the late Otto Miller Ireland and Esther Eudora Ireland in Washington, D.C. Beloved husband of Judy Marlene Ireland (married 57 years), loving father to Kevin Douglas Ireland, Christine Celeste Ireland, and Kathryn...
Joseph Vidal Valerio Norales
June 27, 2023
On Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Joseph Vidal Valerio Norales, age 14, of Martinsburg, WV died far too soon at the Children's National Medical Center of Washington, DC. Born on February 11, 2009 in Bronx, NY to Eugenio Vidal Valerio and Carmen Epifania Norales Sosa. He struggled bravely with health issues throughout his short life. He will be missed greatly...
Robert Edward Butz
June 12, 2023
In Loving Memory: Robert Edward Butz
Robert Butz, a remarkable soul whose vibrant spirit and boundless love touched the lives of all who knew him, passed away on June 12th, 2023. His departure has left an immense void in our hearts, but his memory will forever shine as a beacon of light and inspiration. Robert leaves behind...
This is a collection of obituaries for Thibadeau Mortuary. Included are death announcements for our families and are updated regularly. Join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.