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Maria Munive September 8, 1951 – March 20, 2025 With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Maria Munive, a woman who lived life on her own terms and filled every room with warmth, laughter, and love. Born on September 8, 1951, in Iguala, Mexico, Maria took a leap of faith, immigrating to the United States and building a life filled with adventure, resilience, and deep connections. Maria met the love of her life, Cesar, in New York City in the 1970s, and together they created a beautiful family. After his passing, she faced her grief with incredible strength, coming out even stronger and proving time and again that nothing could keep her down. She was fearless in the way she lived, and she passed that strength on to her children. More than anything, Maria loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She lived to spoil them, celebrate them, and make them feel like the most special people in the world. Maria was also the best kind of friend…the one who would give you the shirt off her back, the one who showed up when you needed her, the one who made every moment brighter just by being there. She loved to travel. Whether she was exploring a new city or soaking in the ocean breeze, she embraced every adventure with open arms. She is survived by her son Jason, daughter-in-law Sarah, and granddaughter Isabella; daughter Raquel, son-in-law Steve, and grandsons Elijah, Benjamin, and Isaac; and daughter Michelle and son-in-law Arthur. Her fearless spirit, boundless love, and infectious energy will live on in all who were lucky enough to know her. Maria’s wake will be held on Friday, March 28, from 5:00–8:00 PM at John Krtil Funeral Home, 1297 1st Ave, Manhattan. A funeral mass will take place on Saturday, March 29, at 10:00 AM at The Church of St. Monica, 413 East 79th Street, Manhattan. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.html?sc_dcm=58700008005633531&sc_cid=kwp&sc_cat=b&&&&&ds_rl=1285465&ds_rl=1291300&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhYS_BhD2ARIsAJTMMQbqi44Nf25tirkK42CfCYVi-i3fGEzPAo4TFlBUQWZct9dkqQnloCoaAkK7EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds. We’ll miss you every day, Mama, but we know you’re off on your greatest adventure yet.

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It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of the passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Angeline Agregado. Dr. Agregado passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Dr. Agregado retired in June 2021 from her position as a general pediatrician and clinician educator. For over 30 years, Dr. Agregado served as an integral part of the Family Care Center (FCC) pediatric primary care team, the Division of Academic General Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital at Montefiore Einstein family. She made significant contributions as a clinician educator, teaching medical students and residents in our division and Department of Pediatrics at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore Einstein. She was also actively participated in community engaged efforts in support of child and family health. Dr. Agregado earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the Philippine Women's University and a Doctor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Sto. Tomas College of Medicine and Surgery. She completed her pediatric postdoctoral training at the Hospital of the Infant Jesus Affiliate Hospital of the University of Sto. Tomas College of Medicine and Surgery and Montefiore Medical Center. She completed a general pediatrics fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Agregado will be remembered for her love of lawn and table tennis. She enjoyed music and played the guitar and organ. She also served as a Eucharistic Minister and assisted the Priests on the inpatient units at Montefiore if needed. I will remember Dr. Agregado for her warmth, positive attitude, strong and unwavering commitment to her faith and her enduring dedication and commitment to caring for her children and their families. Please find below information about her wake, viewing and memorial service. Expressions of condolences can be sent to John Krtil Funeral Home. John Krtil Funeral Home; Yorkville Funeral Service, Inc New York. The family recommends that flowers be ordered through funeral home's preferred florists Flower Arrangements Funeral Flowers New York, NY I am extending my deepest condolences to all of you and Dr. Agregado's family, friends, colleagues and former patients during this difficult time. May you be comforted by your memories of Dr. Agregado.

Rita Elsner, age 93, of New York City and Mainz, Germany, passed into eternal life on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rita was a devout Catholic, defender of the Catholic Faith, defender of the unborn, and of the poor and needy. She was a dear friend, prayer partner, and correspondent to many laypersons and religious in the United States, Germany, India, and China. Rita was predeceased by her parents, Karl and Hedwig Elsner, her brother Karl and her sister Monika. She is survived by her sister-in-law Gudrun and her nephew Boris in Germany. Rita was born in Neisse, Silesia (now Nysa, Poland) in 1932 to Karl and Hedwig Elsner. She was raised in the historic city center. Her idyllic childhood was disturbed by the rise of Nazism, and her teenage years were ravaged by the Second World War and the invasion and eventual partition of Silesia. Her family was part of the mass expulsion of the Silesian people when the boundaries of Germany were redrawn and her homeland transferred to Poland. Rita and her family were refugees of the war from 1946 until 1954. In 1954, the family secured a small apartment in the city of Mainz, where Rita lived with her father until she emigrated to New York City in 1960. During her years in New York City, while working as an administrative assistant at Exxon Mobil, Rita actively served in Father Leppich’s Catholic apostolate. Later she was extensively involved in Catholic Evidence Guild, sidewalk counseling for the Respect Life Movement, the Missionaries of Charity in the Bronx, and many other charitable activities. She was a daily communicant at St. John the Evangelist Parish, living across from the Church. Rita was a street evangelist for the Catholic faith, reaching out and engaging in conversation with persons from every walk of life. Rita was a devoted friend, godmother, and spiritual grandmother. She was devoted to the Rosary and an example of perseverance in prayer. She will be missed by her many friends and co-workers in charitable works. May she rest in peace with her loving Savior. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of Rita's favorite charities: The Missionaries of Charity ( https://missionariesofcharity.org ), Cardinal Kung Foundation, ( http://www.cardinalkungfoundation.org ), or the Respect Life Movement.

Russell Henry James Childs August 30, 1968 - February 24, 2025 Russell Henry James Childs (“Henry”) passed away on February 24, 2025 in New York City. Born on August 30, 1968 in Manhattan, Henry is survived by his loving fiancé Lora Franks and dog George Jefferson Childs, his children Venus and Luna Childs (Taen), his brother Edward Childs (Nancy), his sister Martha (Xavier,) his nieces Sarah Kate, Emily, Isabelle (Guillaum) Caroline (Aileen), nephews John and William, and great nephew Alfie, in addition to many cousins. Henry is predeceased by his parents, Lucy Lee Fitzgerald Gant and Theodore Quentin Childs. Henry graduated from St Paul’s High School, Garden City and Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia. Throughout his time in Virginia, he was active in the Masonic Lodge. While New York was his home, he had a great love for the North Carolina dunes and spending time at his family’s beach house. He knew his way around a boat like a seasoned captain – he raced on International One Design Sailboats, and was also an avid fisherman. Henry could fix and build just about anything and took great enjoyment in doing so. He had a passion for going to flea markets and finding great bargains that he could restore. He was known for his ability to drive great bargains for $5.00, known in the family as “Henry Units,” where one Henry Unit = $5. Henry fiercely loved his family and his countless friends, which he would often bring together with his love of barbeque, and all things meat-related. He was an incredible cook and loved grilling and cooking for his friends and family. He was also a KCBS Barbeque Judge. Henry’s love of dogs was paramount, not only for his dog George who he rescued and loved dearly, but all dogs. He was a “dog whisperer” and there was never a dog – friend or stranger – that didn’t gravitate to Henry above anyone else. With that in mind, in lieu of flowers, please donate directly to: New Britain Animal Control, 642 Christian Lane, Berlin CT 06037 or fulfill a gift from their Amazon wish list. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3OD0ER7CUSQCD/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

GUERIN—Denis Christopher, 69, formerly of Muckross Rd, Killarney, Co Kerry, passed peacefully on February 20th, 2025. Born on July 9th, 1955, Denis is survived by his loving wife Marguerita, adored daughter Margaret-Anne, and much loved sisters Mary and Margaret, and brothers Patrick and Timothy, as well as brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, relatives, and a wide circle of friends. Pre- deceased by his loving son, Patrick-Sean, his parents Kathleen and Cornelius Guerin, and his brother Cornelius. Having built a successful law practice in Manhattan, New York, Denis a voracious consumer of media, never failed to hold a view that was uniquely his and was certainly never afraid to share it: he loved to stir the pot and loved those who did the same. He relished his time relaxing, or traveling with his family, and conversing with people in his neighborhood. Denis was an avid golfer, cyclist, and loved walking Carl Shurz Park and Central Park, with the New York Times in his pocket. He loved spending his summers in Ireland with his wife and children in Tyrone and Kerry. But even the most mundane trip outside of these comforts, the larger-than-life character that Denis was, he could transform into an adventure. Visitation will occur Friday, February 28th, between 4 pm and 8 pm at John Krtil Funeral Home (1297 1st Ave, New York, NY 10021). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 1 pm at St. Catherine of Siena (411 East 68th St, New York, NY 10065). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Catholic Guardian Services https://www.catholicguardian.org/givenow in memory of Denis. Denis will be sorely missed by his wife Marguerita and daughter Margaret-Anne, the Guerin family, the McGonnell family, and all whose lives he impacted, and his memory will always be carried in our hearts.

Butler, Samuel C. Adored husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, colleague and friend. Born March 10, 1930, in Logansport, Indiana to Jane Flynn and Melvin Butler. Married to Sally Thackston on June 28, 1952 until her death in October, 2023. Sally and he had three children: Sam (Susan Jett), Leigh (Don Fowley) and Elizabeth (Liz) Boissard (Chris); nine grandchildren, whom they adored and who adored them: Eliza (Jake Hudson), Mimi (Alex Minasian), Alison and Henry Butler; Nick (Derek Blasberg) and Jesse Brown (Zach Jhonk); and Maggie (Larsson Burch), Anna and Sam (Britt) Boissard; and eight great-grandchildren: Rosie, Ben and Lea Hudson; Teddy and Josephine Minasian; Grace and Noah Blasberg-Brown; and Callie Johnk. Sam is also survived by 2 sisters, Jane Kahle and Anne Hoover and their three children Katie Connor and John Kahle, and Mindy MacAnally. Sam graduated as valedictorian from Culver Military Academy in 1947, lettering in basketball and football; from Harvard College in 1951, Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, receiving a Sheldon Travelling Fellowship and lettering in football; from Harvard Law School 1954, magna cum laude, an editor of the Harvard Law Review, and the recipient of a Sears prize. After clerking for Justice Sherman Minton of the United States Supreme Court and serving in the U.S. Army, he joined the New York law firm, Cravath, Swaine & Moore, in September 1956. Elected a partner in 1960, Sam served as presiding partner from 1980-98. His legal skills and sound business judgment also served him well as an elected director of several public companies. His involvement in educational and charitable activities included serving as a trustee for The New York Public Library (since 1978, Board Chairman 1999-2004); Vassar College (1969-77); the American Museum of Natural History (1989-93); The September 11th Fund (2001-04); Culver Academies (1981-2001). At Harvard, he was elected to its Board of Overseers in 1982 and served as the President of the Board for two years ending in 1988. He was also a member of several Visiting Committees, the Chairman of the Harvard College Fund, and a member of the Dean's Advisory Committee at the Law School from (1997-2011). Over the years Sam received many awards, including the Learned Hand Human Relations Award from the American Jewish Committee; the Servant of Justice Award from The Legal Aid Society; the Lillian D. Ward Award from the Visiting Nurse Service of New York; the David T. W. McCord and Richard T. Flood '27 awards from the Harvard College Fund; the Harvard Law School Association Award; the Harvard Medal from the Harvard Alumni Association; and the Distinguished Service and the Man of the Year awards from Culver. Most of all, he was the fearless leader of our family. Even with all his accomplishments and hours spent buried in a hardcover book, he always made time for us. Our many vacations included 3 safaris, white water rafting, the Galapagos, our National Parks, Tuscany, Hawaii and so many ski trips. He introduced us to Broadway musicals and a lifetime of their songs. Every Sunday there was a standing invitation to dinner at Lusardi’s or Chef Ho’s. We did Stave puzzles, made apple cider, ate vegetables from his garden, listened to his funny stories, and enjoyed his unique brand of mischief. The glass was always half full for Dad. He believed he could do anything he set his mind to and with the exception of mastering a foreign language (or carrying a tune) he pretty much did. And he always believed we could too. He was part of our lives for so long, and will be missed by everyone who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family would very much appreciate contributions to The Samuel C. Butler Historical Collections Endowment Fund at The New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018. A private service will be held at the New York Public Library at a later date.

Rose was born on February 12, 1927 to Jan and Helena Reipricht, who emigrated to America from Czechoslovakia in 1922. They settled in New York City and raised five daughters in Yorkville, where Rose chose to live for her entire life. She enjoyed music, dancing, and a cold beer. Rose loved playing cards and games with her grandchildren. To keep busy after she retired, Rose volunteered as "the ice cream lady" at P.S. 158 elementary school, where she was known to everyone as "Grandma Rose". Rose had four children, seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to one of the following organizations in honor of Rose Stevko: Mary Manning Walsh Home, where Rose received care for several years https://www.archcare.org/donate/ Alzheimer’s Association of New York, which provides support to families whose loved ones have dementia and Alzheimer’s https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1 Breast Cancer Research Foundation https://www.bcrf.org/

Edward F. Myers passed away January 27, 2025, at the age of 87. He was a native of New York, section of Yorkville. Eddie truly knew it was more blessed to give than receive. His generosity knew no bounds. Eddie was a brother, an uncle, a beautiful soul who would help anyone. His smile and laugh would light up any room he entered. He lived life to the fullest and especially spending time with his life partner Rosemarie. Although, Eddie is gone, he will live in our heart forever. He is survived by his life partner, Rosemarie Seibert, Sister, Patricia Murphy and children, Roberta Myers (Sister-in-law) and children, Anthony Mannino (Brother-in-law) and children, and many nieces and nephews, as well as a growing number of grandnieces and grandnephews. Preceded by his Mother, Margaret Sentomasky, Grandmother, Irene Keith, Brother John Myers, and Sister, Irene Mannino. Services will be held Friday, February 7th, 12:00 – 2:00pm and 5:00 -7:00pm , at John Krtil Funeral Home, 1297 First Avenue (69-70th Street ). New York, NY 10021. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St Jude's Memorial donations, in memory or Edward F. Myers.