DO NOT PUBLISH

KILL THIS STORY. The memorial service announced in this obituary occurred on May 23, 2026. Today is June 12, 2026. The event has passed without coverage.

Obituaries serve readers by announcing deaths and providing service details for those who wish to attend. Once the service concludes, the news value expires. Publishing a past-tense service notice three weeks after the fact serves no informational purpose.

If a reporter attended the service or has new information about the deceased's life and legacy, assign a new obituary or feature story with current reporting.