In Memory of David Lewis Hess
Spouse: Julianna Hess
Children: Daniel, Aileen, Manuela, Dorothy
DOB: August 15, 1943
Blessing: February 8, 1975
Ascension: March 24, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: April 4, 2026 11:00 AM EDT at 3600 New York Ave NE Washington, DC 20002
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/618147675
It is with both sadness and deep gratitude that we share the news of the ascension of David Lewis Hess on March 24, 2026. As he begins his new life in the eternal spirit world, he remains deeply connected to his beloved wife of 51 years, Juliana Hess, their four children, and twelve grandchildren.
David Hess’s Seonghwa and Remembrance Service will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 11 AM in the Washington Times Arbor Ballroom (3600 New York Ave., NE, Washington, DC). This will be followed by a luncheon, and then a burial service at our Wonjeon at the historic Fort Lincoln Cemetery at 2:30 pm.
We invite you to attend and join us in celebrating the life and ascension of a man with a heart of gold, whose simple idealism and enduring love built a legacy that will continue for generations.
Family Was His Greatest Treasure
From a young age, David held a deep longing for family. As an only child with just one distant cousin, he never had much family growing up. Maybe that is why he found his way to a church and movement that places family at the center of its belief. David joined the Unification Church in 1969 and quickly became a full-time member and embraced its family ideals.
David was blessed in marriage to Juliana Mittermueller in 1975 as part of the 1800 Couples Blessing. They were incredibly different, yet beautifully complementary. David was tall; Julia was short. David was an often-awkward idealist; Julia was pragmatic and grounded. David was an American with ancestry stretching all the way back to the Mayflower. Julia was a first-generation immigrant from the Austrian village of Woellersdorf. Their fathers were both pulled into World War II on opposite sides.
Together, through God’s providence, they formed a deep and inseparable bond, where each needed things that the other could provide and they became functionally inseparable.
Daniel, David’s eldest, remained local in Rockville, Maryland and married Homi Onodera, who was born in Japan and raised in India. They have six children, Ariana, Naomi, Benjamin, Lillian, Christina and Julian.
Aileen, David’s second child, married high school sweetheart Gray Sandridge and they live in Boulder, Colorado with daughters Violet and Thea.
Manuela, David’s third child, found her way to Europe where she built a life with Oliver Hacke in Cologne, Germany. They have a daughter Mia and a son Liam.
Dorothy, David’s youngest child, moved to Seattle where she married Miles Carter, and had two daughters Clementine and Josephine. Miles died unexpectedly in 2022 due to SUDEP.
Daniel and Homi also offered a daughter named Hazel to Hiromitsu and Kayo Masuda of Columbus, Ohio since they were unable to have children of their own. David proudly treasured and loved Hazel too as part of his extended family.
A Rapid Transition, Surrounded by His Beloved Family
David’s health quickly began deteriorating in January, 2026 with a cascading series of health problems that included an unsuccessful prostate surgery and culminated in a diagnosis of stage IV colon cancer in March, 2026 followed shortly by a diagnosis of pneumonia.
David always said that he never wanted to be kept alive on life support, and when these final diagnoses came, he made the easy decision to decline medical intervention and switch to comfort care. In the end, he was surrounded day and night by his four children and ten of his twelve grandchildren. He moved to hospice on Saturday March 21st and ascended three days later. We all take comfort in the fact that his final suffering was brief.
Lessons in David Hess’s Life for the Rest of Us
David idealized family above virtually everything else and he was almost explosive in his love of his children and grandchildren. God and heaven felt his heart and blessed him with family in great abundance. All his children inherited that heart and Daniel made that the focus of his work. That is surely David’s first great lesson for us all. But his life offers many more lessons besides.
A pure heart
Everyone who met dad marveled at the purity of his heart. Sometimes this looked childish to people around him. But at some level, we should love openly and without being cynical and without worrying what it looks like.
Jesus said (Matthew 18:3) “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” David lived with that kind of openness—loving freely, without hesitation or self-consciousness.
Faith, Idealism and Steadfastness
David was a devoted follower of the Reverend Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han and the Unification Church throughout his life. Why? Maybe it is because the church’s expansive vision matched his own. The church’s ideal is to love all mankind and save the entire world. Literally.
It is very easy to see a vision like that and be cynical, and almost all of us spend a lot of time being cynical. But not David.
Rev. Moon said that the value of a person is in proportion to the size of his vision. Not his talent or charisma, leadership, intelligence or good looks. David was limited in more ways than we can count, as are we all. And yet his sights were always on the biggest challenges, like global Communism and the crisis of the family, and his thoughts and prayers were for the whole world. And so however plain his circumstances, he lived with his heart at this high level. This heart of determination is also what carried he and Julianna to accomplish their victory as CheonBo Couple in 2020.
David always choked up at the second, third and fourth verses of his favorite song, America the Beautiful which recounts the high-minded people who built America:
O beautiful for pilgrim feet
Whose stern impassioned stress,
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
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O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country love
And mercy more than life!
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O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years,
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
David, the Mayflower descendant, was a visionary as well. His legacy is greater than many others with greater skill sets but a smaller outlook.
Civil Rights and Service
David volunteered for the Peace Corps in in his early twenties and planned to serve overseas on agriculture projects. But his plans were derailed when, during training, the bicycle he was riding was struck by a car. He barely survived and spent three months in the hospital and nine more months in rehabilitation.
David arrived in Washington D.C. in 1968 as a young civil rights activist in the wake of Martin Luther King’s assassination. Even after he joined the church in 1969, he devoted many years to a range of missions serving the poor of DC, including a food pantry/mission called So Others Might Eat, a mission serving the homeless called Church Without Walls, and tutoring high school equivalency.
Although he was occasionally the victim of muggings while volunteering in DC’s toughest neighborhoods, David’s heart toward those who had less than him never wavered. He went on to devote most of his career to civil rights work with the Labor Department, this time focusing on the rights of the disabled.
Frugality and generosity
David was always incredibly frugal. He only owned modest used cars, lived in the same modest duplex for more than 40 years, wore clothes for a long time, and hated to spend any money on himself. He never chased status and was always content with what he had.
This extreme frugality put David on sound financial footing, enabled him to put all four children through college, and allowed him to give generously to the church, a range of charities and to his children and grandchildren. In the final calculus of his life, David spent far more on other people than on himself and he kept that up to the very end, when he opted for the simplest path of care.
David Hess lived a quiet and humble life, yet his heart was deeply aligned with God. His legacy lives on in his family, in the lives he touched, and in the example he leaves behind. As we honor his ascension, we do so with both sorrow and hope—knowing that he continues his journey in the eternal spirit world embraced by our Heavenly Parent.
This remembrance is lovingly offered by the children of David and Julia Hess, with gratitude and deep affection.
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In Memory of Robert M Cálix
Spouse: RoseMarie Cálix
Children: Victoria, James, Sarah, Jacob, Ricardo de Jesus, William, Rebecca
DOB: October 20, 1959
Blessing: August 25, 1992
Ascension: March 6, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: Mar 29, 2026 9:30 AM CT at 2301 Findlay Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/robert-calix?
Robert M. Cálix was born in San Salvador, El Salvador on October 20, 1959. Robert’s mother, Rosie Medina, immigrated to the US, where she worked, while Robert stayed in El Salvador. At the age of six, Robert immigrated to Los Angeles, CA on February 14, 1966, landing at 10:04pm.
Robert was a true Angeleno, who grew up living across the LA area: Beverly Hills, Huntington Beach, Boyle Heights, Cudahy, South Central and East LA, MacArthur Park, Walnut Park, Huntington Park, City of Commerce, El Sereno, South Pasadena, and Pasadena. Robert graduated from Huntington Park High School before beginning a career in real estate, where he helped build a better LA and sold and rented residential and commercial properties across the area. Deciding to further pursue a higher education, he studied at California State University, Los Angeles before transferring to UC Berkeley, earning his Bachelor’s degree from the Haas School of Business.
After paying his way through college, Robert moved back to Los Angeles, where he met his loving wife of 37 years, RoseMarie Cálix (née Ojeda). Robert married RoseMarie on October 1, 1988, receiving the marriage blessing from Pope John Paul II. As an only child to a single mother, Robert’s biggest dream was to have a large family, which he fulfilled with RoseMarie, having seven children: Victoria, James, Sarah, Jacob, Ricardo de Jesús, Rebecca, and William.
In 1991, Robert and RoseMarie discovered the Unification Church through Ted Forbath, Robert’s best friend. Later that year, Robert and RoseMarie met True Parents in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, before True Parents went to North Korea. Robert and RoseMarie were Blessed in Korea on August 25, 1992 (30,000 couple) alongside their Trinity Members - Ted & Reiko Forbath and Rolando & Yi Fang Medina. This strong Blessing connection translated to multiple decades of friendship and memories raising their families together in Los Angeles.
Approximately the same time as their joining the Church, Robert pivoted careers to work at the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). At Metro, Robert steadfastly served the LA community as a transportation planner and senior manager for 26 years, contributing to a better planned city with improved bus routes, subways, and infrastructure. He was known in every department, positively supporting his co-workers and demonstrating his value to the agency. Of his many achievements, Robert was instrumental in the widely successful NextGen Bus Plan, which reimagined the bus system, providing fast, frequent, reliable, and accessible service to thousands of Angelenos.
After Metro, Robert became the Chief of Planning, Strategy, & Innovation at the North County Transit District in Oceanside, CA, and thereafter continued on his own as a transportation consultant, creating his own firm and closely working alongside his close friend, Arthur Sohikian. Robert played a large part in moving transportation into the future, pushing forward the planning and construction of high speed rail in California such as the High Desert Corridor.
Robert was diagnosed with cancer in 2020 and fought it valiantly for 6 years, supporting his family until his battle ended on March 6, 2026.
Robert will be remembered for his unwavering desire to help others achieve their dreams, his limitless kindness, his unmatched work ethic, and his paramount devotion to his family and friends. He loved his community, hosting the largest and loudest holiday parties on the block, listening and dancing to music with RoseMarie, reading history, partaking in religious debates, and most of all, spending time with his large and beautiful family.
Robert is survived by his wife RoseMarie; his six children, Victoria, James, Sarah, Jacob, Rebecca, and William; and his grandson, Castiel Robert.
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/robert-calix?
In Memory of Sergio Manwoo Dias
DOB: March 23, 1998
Ascension: March 29, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: Apr 4, 2026 1:00 PM EST at 101-07 101st Ave, Ozone Park, NY 11416
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82236419960?pwd=T8tDFopyzOz9aptMb54SwZjv44qZoj.1
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-the-life-of-sergio-manwoo-dias
With heavy hearts, we share the loss of our beloved Son, Brother, and Friend, Sergio Manwoo Dias, who passed on Sunday, March 29. Born on March 23, 1998 in Queens, NY, Manwoo was the cherished firstborn of Auria Cerna and Sergio Dias. From the very beginning, even through serious birth and health complications, he met the world with a smile. He grew into someone who brought that same light to everyone around him, always making people laugh, always finding a way to lift others up, and always caring deeply for those who had less.
Manwoo loved life in a way that was impossible to ignore. He loved all kinds of sports, especially cheering on the Mets and his favorite soccer teams from Peru and Brazil. Music was always close to his heart, from salsa and cumbia to reggaeton. He was incredibly proud of his Peruvian and Brazilian roots, and he carried his culture with him in everything he did, sharing it with joy and pride. He graduated from Berkeley College in May 2025 with a degree in criminal justice, hoping to make a difference in the world. No matter how difficult his health challenges became, he never let them take away his spirit. He continued to live with joy, kindness, and strength, touching so many lives along the way.
He leaves behind so much love and is survived by his parents, Auria and Sergio; his sisters, Stephanie and Jasmine; and his beautiful dog, Lily. As a family, we are heartbroken, but so grateful for the time we had with him and the memories he gave us.
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Passcode: 123456
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-the-life-of-sergio-manwoo-dias
Flowers: 101-07 101st Ave, City: Ozone Park, State: NY, Zip Code: 11435, Country: United States
In Memory of Jeannette Walker
Spouse: Charles Walker
Children: Christina, Catherine
DOB: July 15, 1944
Blessing: December 22, 1976
Ascension: March 11, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: Mar 21, 2026 10:00 AM CT at the 1710 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX, 75061
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Mary Jeannette Walker was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on July 15, 1944, the first daughter and second child of Leslie Curry, Sr. and Elvira Helen Kramer Curry. Eventually settling in Houston, her parents would have 2 more daughters, and the family would dub her “Marinette” from her first name – Mary Jeannette.
Jeannette possessed a natural ear for musical harmony and often reminisced about the musicality of her home and singing with her parents. In fact, as a teen, she sang on the televised Arthur Godfrey Talent Show. She graduated from Waltrip High where she was active in soft ball, choir, drill team, and was scholastically always in the top of her class.
Attending Centenary College in Shreveport for one year, she transferred to the University of Texas in Austin where she met Charles, her future husband. After graduation she fulfilled a wish to travel to Europe and spent significant time in Finland and visited Russia, England and Italy. Back in Austin she rekindled her relationship with Charles, whom she married on March 23, 1971. They decided to motorcycle the US and Canada – their great adventure, which would lead them to being invited to a dinner program in San Francisco on 44 Page St in the spring of 1972. On that first night they met Rev. Moon who happened to be staying there.
Jeannette powerfully felt this community of believers was where she would plant herself and pursue the realization of God and Jesus’s dream of One Family of Mankind under God. On Dec. 22, 1976, she and Charles were Blessed in Holy Marriage with 34 other married couples in a ceremony officiated by Rev. and Mrs. Moon at Belvedere Estate in New York.
They settled in Dallas and were blessed with the birth of two lovely daughters, Christina Elizabeth, born on her father’s birthday in 1979 and Catherine Johanna in 1983. Catherine’s delivery was incredibly rapid and complications at birth left her permanently brain damaged such that Catherine would have special developmental needs and require her mother’s lifelong devotion. Jeannette plunged herself into learning every form of therapy and motor skills development to help her youngest daughter in any and every way possible.
As Catherine grew and her care became more stabilized, Jeannette found her way to becoming a member of Sweet Adelines, a global organization of women who love to sing barbershop harmony and Dallas’s award-winning chapter - the Rich-Tones Chorus, with whom she sang and danced and competed from 1996-2024. She truly loved this part of her life.
As if that were not enough, from 1999-2001, whenever she could squeeze out time, Jeannette joined Japanese sister missionaries visiting churches throughout Dallas, who were promoting Christian unity and family-building ministries. Jeannette often felt the spiritual closeness of her maternal grandfather, Adolf Kramer, a major state level contributor to Lutheran education. From 2003-2013 she served as the DFW Coordinator of the American Clergy Leadership Conference, established to fulfill Jesus’ prayer for ‘perfect’ unity in the Body of Christ.
Though Jeannette was shy to speak, with grace she ministered through music to countless clergy and their congregations as a troubadour of the Holy Spirit. She was instrumental in holding monthly prayer breakfasts for clergy.
Jeannette will be remembered for her love of and devotion to God, and her family. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Charles; her daughters, Catherine and Christina Walker Murphy (David) and five grandsons; Walker, Dillon, Cooper, Hudson, and Archer; her elder brother Leslie Whitfield Curry, Jr, her sisters, Barbara Lynn Hanvey and Linda Lee Conway and numerous nieces and nephews.
Flowers: Please send to the church.
In Memory of Jesse Obuobi Guinn
Children: Gordon, Gladys, Julius
DOB: September 29, 1946
Blessing: October 14, 1982
Ascension: February 24, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: Mar 28, 2026 12:00 PM CT at the Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX 77039
Jessie Guinn, 79, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 24th, 2026.
Jessie was born on September 29th, 1946, in Ghana to her parents, Dumefoli Obuobi and Agnes Naafe Ghefo. She attended Peki High School and later completed vocational training in costume design and fashion at a vocational institute in Accra, Ghana.
In the early 1960s, Jessie relocated to Accra, Ghana, where she began her career as a secretary at a jewelry store. During this time, she met Mr. John Annan, whom she later married. Together they raised three children: Gordon, Julius (deceased), and Gladys.
In later years, Jessie and Mr. Annan divorced. She continued to grow her professional career in costume design and office administration. In the mid-1970s, Jessie joined the Unification Church of Ghana, a church founded in Korea with missionary branches throughout the world. Jessie became a devoted member and joined the church’s missionary group, helping to spread the word of God throughout the West African region.
Through this mission, Jessie traveled to several West African countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Senegal, and Nigeria, sharing her faith and helping to expand the church’s presence. As the church’s West African missionary headquarters was located in Nigeria, Jessie relocated there to continue her missionary work.
In the early 1980s, Jessie remarried through the Unification Church’s Mass Marriage Ceremony held in Seoul, South Korea, where the church’s international headquarters is located. During this mission, she met Mr. Farris Guinn, an African American from Texas. Jessie and Farris were married in 1982, and in 1984, she joined him in Mobile, Alabama.
Together, Jessie and Farris served as missionaries for the Unification Church, traveling throughout the United States to share their faith with young Americans. In the late 1980s, they relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana, where they settled and began working for a church-owned
business called Master Marine Gulf Fresh Tuna. Jessie worked as an office administrator, while Farris managed the cold storage facility.
In the late 1990s, when the church business relocated, Jessie started her own small business selling African arts, as well as women’s and men’s clothing at the French Quarter in New Orleans. She also worked part-time with a local costume design company.
During the 1990s, Jessie faced a significant health challenge when she was diagnosed with cancer. Thankfully, after treatment, she became cancer-free. Although she continued to live with some lasting side effects, she remained strong in spirit and faith.
In the early 2000s, after Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Jessie relocated to Houston, Texas, where she moved in with her daughter, Gladys Lestah, who had immigrated to the United States in the early 1990s. In Houston, Jessie remained active in her church community and continued her missionary work while sharing her faith with others.
Jessie later took a position at Kohl’s department store, where she worked as a cashier and floor associate.
In 2006, she temporarily relocated to Chicago, Illinois, to help her son Gordon and daughter-in-law Beatrice care for their first son, Ethan. Jessie lived with them for about four years and lovingly helped raise her grandson.
After 2009, Jessie returned to Houston but continued to visit her Chicago family often. She remained employed at Kohl’s until retiring at the age of 69.
In her later years, Jessie faced several health challenges, including hypertension and arthritis affecting her back, legs, and hands. In her early seventies, she suffered a mild pulmonary hypertension-related cardiac episode that required emergency care. She was later diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension and began treatment.
After her 79th birthday, Jessie’s neurosurgeon recommended cervical fusion surgery to help relieve the severe pain in her hands and strengthen her upper body. She underwent two surgeries, but unfortunately, she was never able to return home. Over the following four months, she moved between rehabilitation centers and hospitals as doctors worked to improve her condition.
Despite every effort, Jessie passed away on February 24th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., surrounded by care and love from her Family and team of Doctors.
Jessie will be remembered for her deep faith, her dedication to family, her missionary spirit, and her resilience throughout life’s challenges.
May her soul forever rest in perfect peace.
Jessie is survived by her children, Gordon Annan, and Gladys Lestah, along with her Grandchildren, Alleycia Munghor, Acacia Lestah, Ethan Annan, Andrew Annan, and Great Grandchildren, Kyden Nixon, Abbigayle and Allyora Angel.
Flowers: Please send to the funeral home.
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In Memory of Matthew Scott Lohmann
Spouse: Kinuko Lohmann
Children: Rachel, Jacob, Jesse, Rebekah, Sarah, Valory, Matthew and Abraham, Monika, Aileen, Jacob
DOB: December 8, 1955
Blessing: March 21, 2018
Ascension: February 22, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: Mar 21, 2026 10:00 AM CT at 4358 Midmost Drive, Mobile, AL 36609
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85740012183?pwd=gIa8u7sav6k3bozdFa6FKEiK6fCWHA.1
Matthew Scott Lohmann, age 70, a resident of Mobile, AL, ascended to the spirit world on the morning of Sunday, February 22, 2026 at USA Health University Hospital in Mobile, AL.
Matthew was born on December 8, 1955 in Omaha, NE to John Peter Lohmann and Joan Elizabeth Humphrey as the 3rd of 5 children. He resided in Omaha, NE and was an altar boy for many years at their Catholic Church. Their family moved to Denver, CO when he was 12 years old. He graduated from Bear Creek High School in 1974.
He joined the Unification Church with his friend Cliff Germann in 1975 and was very active on MFT for years, rising to the position of commander, which was one of the most memorable times in his life. He was blessed in marriage to his first wife Maria on July 1st 1982. Together, they had 7 children whom he deeply loved and admired. He inspired fun, joy, and free creative expression in his children. They enjoyed dancing, singing, art, laughter, and music together.
Throughout his life, he had a diverse range of jobs. He worked for Sailo, a machine tool company in Texas, and then he worked for Kanimi (Shining Ocean), a seafood company. One of his most prominent occupations was president of the bird hunting club Prospect Hall from 1998-2003. Other occupations included working for FEMA, doing phone installation services, working in the food industry, and working as a handyman and helping people and businesses with whatever they needed.
A few years after his marriage ended, he found love again when he connected with Kinuko Rotondo from Alabama. He moved to the Mobile, Alabama area in February 2018, and on March 21, 2018, he married Kinuko. He became very involved with the Gather Family Church community and played a major role in the church’s relocations, renovations, construction, and repairs. He was a beloved member of the community who was always ready to help someone in need and welcome people into his home.
Matthew enjoyed baking, playing drums, talking to his kids, making and writing cards, meeting new people, getting to know people and their life story, sharing about his life experiences, listening to music, conducting interviews with people, helping people, building legos, watching shows and documentaries, and finding and collecting little treasures all around him. He was very proactive at making every environment he entered cleaner and more beautiful than he found it.
On February 12, 2026, Matthew went to the emergency clinic for what he believed was food poisoning. They determined he was having a heart attack and transported him to the hospital. On February 17, he underwent a quadruple bypass surgery. However, due to the severity of damage to his heart, it still was unable to function even after the surgery, and no emergency measures were able to sustain his life. He passed away in the hospital five days after the surgery.
Matthew was preceded in death by his father John, mother Joan, and his sister Macayla. He is survived by his wife Kinuko, his children: Rachel, Jacob, Jesse, Rebekah, Sarah, Valory, and Matthew, 9 grandchildren, 4 stepchildren: Abraham, Monika, Aileen and Jacob, 3 step-grandchildren, and his siblings, Jeff, Martin, and Jay.
He will be remembered for his kindness, charm, free spirit, open mind, open heart, humor, optimism, creativity, playfulness, spontaneity, hospitality, generosity, curiosity, and his love of connecting with and helping people.
The world is a more free, beautiful, clean, and bright place because of Matthew.
His legacy will live on through the lives he touched, and he will be cherished for eternity.
Flowers: Flowers should be delivered to Gather Family Church Saturday, March 21 by 9 AM.
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In Memory of Cynthia Shibuya
Spouse: Nobuo Shibuya
Children: Hithia, Nocynthia, Athia, Naomi, Nythia
DOB: May 30, 1954
Blessing: July 1, 1982
Ascension: March 7, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: Friday, March 20th, 7:30PM-9:30PM at Edwards Dowdle Funeral Home at 64 Ashford Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, 10522
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88556996901
GoFundMe link: https://tinyurl.com/4mv6xkcw
Cynthia June Shibuya was born on May 30, 1954 to Richard and Josephine Wade. She was the first daughter in an Irish-Italian family of nine children. She grew up on Long Island, New York, where she developed a deep Catholic faith and love of Jesus and God.
In her early 20s, while living in San Francisco, her dear friend Gay Grow invited her to a Divine Principle workshop and her journey with the Unification Church began. She spent seven years on MFT and was blessed in 1982 at Madison Square Garden to Nobuo Shibuya.
Together, they built a family and life rooted in close, personal dedication to True Parents and True Family while living in the Belvedere Estate in Tarrytown. She was the mother to five daughters: Hithia, Nocynthia, Athia, Naomi, and Nythia - as well as a grandmother to four grandchildren.
Cynthia worked for the Manhattan Center, Universal Peace Federation, and Women’s Fed International for several years, caring for and working alongside ambassadors and dignitaries. She also served as the Sunday School director for the Belvedere Family Church for almost 20 years, guiding many children of the community.
She dedicated her life to supporting and caring for True Parents, True Family, and other members. She was a Belvedere Green Room attendant for True Parents and Hyo Jin Nim, and, on her own time, tutored True Family and members in English and essay writing in her kitchen, serving with quiet dedication and care.
Cynthia also found joy in life's simple pleasures. She had a well-known love for coffee and Italian food, and many cherished conversations were shared over cappuccinos and chocolates. Those who knew Cynthia remember her for her exceptional hospitality and her ability to make others feel welcome and at home. She had a special talent for forming friendships and building a community wherever she went. She will be remembered for the many lives she touched, the communities she helped build, and the table she shared so freely.
The Seong Hwa will be held on Friday, March 20th from 7:30PM-9:30PM at Edwards Dowdle Funeral Home at 64 Ashford Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, 10522. The ceremony can be watched on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88556996901
If people wish to send flowers, they can contact Kanae Holt at +1 (914) 844-5163 or email kanaeholt@yahoo.com.
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In Memory of Luther Clayton Mitchell
Spouse: Crystal Mitchell
Children: Matthew, Katherine, and Rita
DOB: January 31, 1954
Blessing: May 17, 2008
Ascension: February 2, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: 12 pm, Friday, February 27, 2026 at Lavenia & Summers Funeral Home
5811 East 38th St Indianapolis, IN 46218
Viewing: 10 am-12 pm
Livestream Link: https://www.laveniasummers.com/obituaries/luther-clayton-mitchell
Luther Clayton Mitchell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted disciple of our Heavenly Parent and True Parents, ascended to the spirit world on February 2, 2026, at the age of 72.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 31, 1954, Luther was the second-oldest son of eight children. Even in those early years, it was clear that a deep internal compass guided him; he felt called toward a life of profound purpose and meaning, a calling that would shape the decades to follow.
In 1972, Luther set out on a journey of faith with the Unification Church, traveling as a missionary and dedicating himself to fundraising efforts that included selling terrariums and bags of peanuts. Those years reflected his adventurous spirit and his heartfelt desire to serve a greater purpose. Though he later stepped away from the church for a season, the quiet strength of his calling and the deep roots of his faith never left him. In 2000, after a meaningful and unexpected encounter with his spiritual mother, Marica, in the church parking lot, he felt drawn home once more. That reunion rekindled his devotion and marked the beginning of a renewed chapter in his spiritual life—one filled with reflection, reconnection, and enduring hope.
Throughout his life, Luther worked tirelessly in numerous jobs, doing whatever was needed to provide faithfully for his first wife and their three children. He carried his responsibilities with quiet determination, always placing his family’s needs above his own aspirations. Though he long held the dream of furthering his education, he chose to wait until his children had graduated from high school before pursuing that goal himself. With steadfast dedication and pride, he returned to school and in 2012 earned his Associate degree in Paralegal Studies from Ivy Tech Community College—a milestone that reflected his perseverance, love of learning, and the example he set of lifelong commitment and sacrifice for those he cherished most.
He met his beloved wife, Crystal, in 2005 while they were both at SMC, forming a friendship that blossomed over three years before receiving their blessing in marriage. United by faith, they studied the Bible together, and he lovingly introduced Crystal to the Unification Church, a community that meant so much to him. Within just three months of her first visit, they received the Marriage Blessing in 2008 in Washington, D.C., officiated by Reverend Sun Myung Moon and his wife, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon. Their union was rooted in friendship, shared devotion, and a deep commitment to building a life of faith and love together.
His true work and ministry were found in his service to others. A man of immense compassion, he spent ten years as a devoted volunteer with Hope 4 2morrow. Through this community outreach organization, he became a pillar of support for the less fortunate, tirelessly distributing food and clothing to those in need. His decade of service stood as a testament to his belief in the inherent dignity of every person. Throughout the entirety of his ministry to others, Luther faithfully served while undergoing medical dialysis, quietly carrying his own physical burdens even as he lifted the burdens of so many around him. He believed he had been called by his spirit to do this work, and he answered that calling with unwavering dedication and grace. In Luther’s last months, he increased his impact on the world and began donating to the ASPCA to support lifesaving animal rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
Luther’s strength was drawn from his unwavering walk with the Lord. He navigated the complexities of life and health challenges with a rare grace, firmly believing that God held the blueprint for his journey. When faced with the inevitable obstacles and vicissitudes of life, Luther did not waver. Instead, he leaned into his faith, trusting completely in the divine plan. His life served as a living example of the peace that comes from placing one's life in God’s hands.
To know Luther was to know his profound love for music. He possessed a particular affinity for the soulful rhythms of Jazz and R&B, and his knowledge was legendary—he could identify a tune or an artist within the first few notes. This passion culminated in a magnificent collection of music, including over 1,000 vinyl records, and a vast library of CDs and tapes. To Luther, music was more than a hobby; it was the soundtrack to a life well-lived.
Beyond music, Luther’s interests were as vibrant and varied as his record collection. He delighted in watching movies of all kinds, especially martial arts films and classic western shows and films, often immersing himself in the action and storytelling. Award shows were a special event for him, as he enjoyed celebrating the artistry and achievements of performers across genres. He had a playful side as well, spending time enjoying video games and exploring the latest technology, gadgets, and innovations with curiosity and enthusiasm. His love for collecting extended beyond music to include an impressive archive of records, CDs, tapes, and DVDs. When he wasn’t listening or watching, he could often be found reading or enjoying audiobooks, always eager to learn, imagine, and experience new stories.
Notably, Luther’s greatest legacy is not found in what he owned, but in the lives he influenced. While he was a foundational role model for his children, his impact extended deeply to his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many of his children’s friends as well. He was a man of principle who taught the younger generation the value of integrity, the necessity of taking responsibility for one's actions, and the importance of celebrating every victory over adversity.
Luther was a man defined by his vibrant spirit and infectious positivity, which touched everyone he met. His melody lives on in the hearts of all who loved him. He leaves behind a family strengthened by his guidance and a community made better by his presence.
Luther Clayton Mitchell traded time for eternity on February 2, 2026. He leaves to cherish his memory and legacy a very loving and devoted wife, Crystal; caring son, Matthew; faithful daughters, Katherine and Rita; cherished grandchildren; loving mother, brother, and beloved sisters; and a host of loving nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.
Homegoing Services for Luther C. Mitchell will be held at:
Lavenia & Summers Funeral Home
5811 East 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
Friday, February 27, 2026
The Viewing is from 10 am-12 noon.
The service begins at noon.
The Final Committal at:
Memorial Park Cemetery
9350 East Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46229
In Memory of Hoshin Maeda
Spouse: Victoria Maeda
Children: Seung-In Katsuhito Victor, Seung-Li Masatoshi Eisenhower, Seung-kwang Masahiro Isaac, Hwa-Seung Kazumasa Canaan, Mi-Seung Yoshimasa Macarthur, Eun-hye Megumi Grace Jeanne-Mireille
DOB: March 3, 1957
Ascension: February 7, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: Feb 17, 2026 at 7 pm PT at 2305 Washington Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577
Hoshin grew up in Toyama, Oyama-cho. He was the eldest of three brothers; Tsutsumu by two years and Yutaka by seven years.
He attended Toyama University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in engineering. He then worked for a while for a company making prosthetic joints.
He met the Unification Church in 1982. In 1985, he came to America to participate in the International One World Crusade (I.O.W.C), driving a van across 40 some odd states and making friends from all over the world.
He continued in New York and Gloucester with Ocean Church, where he created the “Japanese Fishing Manual”
Matched in March of 1987 in New York, and legally married in April 1987.
He went to Korea to do volunteer work and work for a newspaper to influence the free world, “The Segye Times”
Volunteered during “The International Conference for the Unity of the Sciences” (I.C.U.S), “Summit for World Peace and International/Interreligious Freedom Foundation” held in Seoul, 1990.
In 1992, came his first child Seung-In Katsuhito Victor, “his happiest days” to welcome each child to the world and our family. Subsequently, in 1994, Seung-Li Masatoshi Eisenhower, in 1996, Seung-Kwang Masahiro Isaac, 1998 Hwa-Seung Kazumasa Canaan, in 2001 Mi-Seung Yoshimasa Macarthur, and in 2003 Eun-hye Megumi Grace Jeanne-Mireille.
He finished his masters degree while working full time.
In Memory of Judy Kathryn Jager
Spouse: Tateo Jager
Children: Miya, Emery
DOB: May 30, 1987
Ascension: February 10, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: Feb 20 at 1:00 PM CT at 3836 Stinson Blvd NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/3OcXecC
GoFundMe Link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-judy-jagers-family
Prayer Chain Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wWWdWwJTOfSIdTWUPV_cU-LtQYDBDaUMutlSdHPdwVo/edit?usp=drivesdk
Judy Jager (née Pfeiffer), born May 30, 1987, in New York City, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, surrounded by her family after a courageous 4-and-a-half year battle with cancer.
Judy spent her early years in New York and New Jersey - where she may have gotten her love for big cities - before her family settled in Fargo in 1992, where most of Cindy’s family is from. Judy always considered Fargo home ever since and had such fond memories of growing up there. It shaped much of her childhood and the strong, grounded spirit she carried throughout her life.
In 2005, Judy took a gap year from college, she met and married Tateo in a church ceremony, and traveled through Europe and Canada volunteering with a church group. Her favorite part about this gap year was the many lifelong friends she made from all over the world.
In 2006, she moved to France to live with Tateo. Their first apartment had a kitchen view of the Eiffel Tower from afar and everything felt perfect for both. They lived almost 10 years close to Paris, made more friends, enjoyed being able to walk to most places, learned a few delicious French cuisine recipes, and learned to speak French “très bien.” She earned a Bachelor in Management in 2010, and then welcomed their daughter Miya in 2011 and their son Emery in 2014. Motherhood was one of her greatest joys, and she poured her whole heart into raising her children and offering them a wholesome childhood.
In 2016, Judy and her family moved to the United States and made their home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, a few-hour car ride from Fargo. There, she became a teaching assistant at the local French immersion school her kids attended, sharing her love of French and spending time with children. Never one to stop growing, she began studying court reporting in 2020 and loved it! She was determined to get things done in a timely fashion so her goal was to complete the program one year ahead of time. Unfortunately, her plan was upended when she was diagnosed with bone cancer in August 2021. As heartbreaking as it was at that time, she moved on swiftly to tackle the biggest fight of her life.
Judy lived fully and intentionally. She loved swimming, playing the flute and piano, biking outdoors (despite her orthopedic surgeon telling her 4 years ago that she wouldn’t be able to), soaking up the sun, tackling house projects with creativity and enthusiasm, and more recently tending to her pet chickens. She found joy in any craft projects. Over these last years and while being stuck for days or weeks on end at the hospital or at the house, she crocheted a lot of pillows, blankets and hats for her family and friends. Above all, Judy loved being a mom and wife and spending time with her family and close friends.
Judy’s life was a testament to love, resilience, and devotion to family, friends and her larger community. Even during her illness, she faced each day with bravery and grace, inspiring everyone around her. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, trustworthiness, fidelity, strength, and unwavering courage that will continue to shine in all who knew and loved her.
Judy was preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Tateo; her children, Miya and Emery; her parents, Cindy and Juergen Pfeiffer; her siblings, Preston Pfeiffer and Aloysia Larson (husband Caleb Larson); her grandmother, Mary McGregor; her parents-in-law, Jean-Paul and Yukiko Jager; her sister-in-law, Myrane Williams (husband Jason Williams); her nephews, Nathanael and Elliot Williams; and her niece, Emy Williams.
Flowers should be sent to 3836 Stinson Blvd NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421 on the morning of the Seonghwa on Friday, Feb 20th. They can be sent the day before as well if the morning of is not available.
Prayer Chain Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wWWdWwJTOfSIdTWUPV_cU-LtQYDBDaUMutlSdHPdwVo/edit?usp=drivesdk
In Memory of Yoko Matsumura Takegawa
Children: Keiichi
DOB: June 16, 1944
Ascension: February 9, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: Feb 13, 2026 11:30 AM EST at 78 DeMott Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86004389390?pwd=yCwGemSHMbxXjJGUyD37hoMd0b0ISp.1#success
Yoko was born on June 16, 1944 to Matsuji Takegawa (father) and Katsui Sato (mother) in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Yoko never met her father as he was enlisted by the Imperial Japanese Army to fight in World War II and perished in the infamous Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. Her widowed mother worked at her family-owned liquor store to support Yoko and her older sister Chie. Yoko graduated from the selective Sanjo High School in 1963 and eventually studied English Literature at Meiji Gakuin University in Tokyo, becoming the first in her family to attend college, a rarity for women of her generation. She joined the Unification Church with the guidance of her spiritual father Nobuyoshi Hori in 1965. After college graduation, she worked as a bookkeeper for a vinyl recycling company before moving to Yokohama Church, where she evangelized in front of the train station.
In 1970, Yoko participated in the 777 Couples International Blessing in Seoul, Korea. In 1973, she left Japan for the United States as part of a large wave of missionaries to fundraise, evangelize, and support pivotal church events at Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, and the Washington Monument. The fruits of her evangelizing efforts in Albany and the Bronx include two spiritual children from this time period.
Yoko gave birth to her only child, Keiichi, in 1977 in New York City. Due to visa issues, Yoko returned to Japan alone and didn’t reunite with her young family until 1979. Upon her return to the United States, her new mission as an itinerant worker was to advise and mentor younger members in the Southern United States and Puerto Rico. From 1982-1984, she followed her then husband to his fisheries-related mission in Kodiak Island, Alaska. In 1985, back in New York City, she established her own business named Kokoro International to economically support the church’s religious initiatives. Yoko was reunited with her daughter in 1986, moved to Fort Lee, New Jersey and worked for Kokoro International until her retirement in 2020. In 2012, she moved to Ridgewood, NJ to be near her grandchildren.
In 2020, Yoko achieved Cheon Bo Family status. She was a generous donor to Clifton Family Church, KODAN, and Cheon Shim Won. She volunteered her time to fundraise for the Leda Project in Paraguay. Her evangelical zeal never waned and she even contemplated enrolling part-time at Bergen Community College in her 70s so that she could witness to young students.
Yoko loved to travel and cherished her trips to Japan every winter to visit relatives in Niigata and reconnect with old friends. She visited North Korea and Israel as part of WFWP tours as well as Southeast Asia and Leda, Paraguay. She was very social and enjoyed organizing gatherings and outings for the Fort Lee based small group and more recently being a member of the Ridgewood/Glen Rock based small group gatherings. Yoko’s grandchildren’s favorite memories of “obaachan” are post activity trips to get frozen yogurt and McDonald’s. Yoko’s life was defined by her devotion to God, the American providence (both as a missionary and as a financial supporter), her local church community, and her family.
In June 2025, Yoko was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. After an 8 month battle which included 4 months of chemotherapy, she breathed her last breath peacefully in her home after being surrounded by her family at the age of 81.
Yoko is survived by her daughter Keiichi, son in law Jae ki, and grandchildren (Sophia, Adrien, and Nathan) and by her older sister Chie, aged 89, who resides in Japan.
For further reading on Yoko’s family history, please refer to this New York Times article: https://tparents.org/Library/Unification/Talks1/Matsumura/Matsumura-090918b.htm
Flowers may be sent to:
NJ Family Church
c/o Mrs. Eriko Endo
78 DeMott Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07011
Send cards and checks to:
Keiichi Matsumura
651 Ellington Rd
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Money can also be sent directly via Zelle or Venmo:
Zelle: 201-968-6968
Venmo: @Keiichi-Matsumura
Zoom Link:
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In Memory of Judith Grant Wilson
Children: Kimberly
DOB: July 26, 1944
Blessing Date: July 1, 1982
Ascension: January 27, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: Feb 4, 2026 8:00 PM (CST) at 3836 Stinson Blvd NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/508018905?pwd=TzNkUCtEOFdxZEVrK2oyditpZ1Rydz09
Judith Grant Wilson passed peacefully to the next world on January 27, 2026. Judith Grant Wilson was born at home on the farm in Spring Valley, WI on July 26, 1944, to Bernard and Loliene (Bjornstad) Grant. She was baptized into the Catholic Faith at Sacred Heart Parish, Spring Valley, WI. Her first eight years of schooling were at a one room school with one teacher for all the grades. In 1962 she graduated from Spring Valley High School.
After High School she traveled to San Francisco and became involved with the Divine Principle being taught by Reverend and Mrs. Moon. Through the church she traveled to many states and countries to share the message to create peace in the troubled world. She started in North Dakota and that mission led her to the UN, the US Congress and many churches across the country. She traveled extensively to Europe, China, Japan, Korea and Israel. In Israel, she tried to bring the message of peace and love by going door to door bringing her message. She felt that she “did her best” in all her travels.
She was married in a large marriage celebration in Madison Square Garden. She was blessed to have a daughter, Kimberly Wilson. Judy found that parental love was the pinnacle of her life and the greatest blessing she ever received.
Judy and Kimberly returned to Wisconsin in 1996. She began to get deeply involved in family history and heritage of the Bjornstad and Grant families. Her research took her to Ireland, Norway, and Canada. She was from a large family and thoroughly enjoyed all the family functions over the years. Since her cancer diagnosis in February 2025 she was able to attend all the family functions while still receiving treatment.
Judy really lived her life for peace. Her greatest wish was to have a peaceful world. Judy was preceded in death by many Bjornstad and Grant relatives, including her parents, Bernard & Ioliene Grant, brother Mark Grant and brother-in-law David Bibeau. She is survived by her greatest blessing, her daughter Kimberly Wilson and her husband Joshua Troemner. Other family includes her sisters Beverly Bibeau, Mary (Charles) Woiwode, and brothers B.J. (Barb) Grant, James Grant and Barry (Pam) Grant, along with many nieces and nephews.
Thank you to St. Croix Health & Rehab for the wonderful care she received. Special thanks to Judy’s good friends who shared her journey with her.
Rather than memorials, the family would like you to make a donation to your favorite charity or church of your choosing. Please continue to pray for peace in our world.
In Memory of Nobuko Watanabe Archer
Spouse: Donald Archer
Children: Donna, Alex, David, Jeffrey, Christine, Mary
DOB: July 8, 1951
Blessing Date: July 1, 1982
Ascension: January 25, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: Feb 2, 2026 6:00 PM (EST) at the 4303 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43214
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89593182129?pwd=cNkIojE11mths4Ml31dlETaQ50ZtLH.1
Nobuko Watanabe Archer, born on July 8, 1951, in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, embarked on a new chapter in her life when she came to the United States around 1975. The first place she lived in the U.S. was Staten Island, NY. On July 1, 1982, she married Donald Archer at Madison Square Garden. Later, he realized she had lived in Staten Island, which made him believe they were destined to meet. Together, they built a loving family, welcoming six wonderful children: Donna, Alex, David, Jeffrey, Christine, and Mary.
Nobuko worked for eight years on MFT, where she enjoyed the connections she made through church outreach. However, she dedicated much of her time as a stay-at-home parent, providing unwavering support to her family. This dedication allowed Don to travel and complete his missionary work, reflecting her selflessness and commitment to her loved ones.
Nobuko's adventurous spirit led her family to live in beautiful locations such as Montana, New York, and Hawaii, before finally settling in Newark, Ohio. Throughout her life, Nobuko radiated positivity and warmth, finding immense joy in singing with her church choir, tending to her garden, and immersing herself in nature's beauty. She also had a deep love for animals and enjoyed expressing her creativity through crafts, especially sewing. Her passions were evident to all who had the pleasure of knowing her, and she cherished the time spent with friends and family.
Nobuko is survived by her loving husband, Donald, her adoring children, and her grandchildren: Manami, Jamie, Ronin, Jenna, and Ethan. As we remember Nobuko, we will deeply miss her infectious laughter and the warmth she brought into our lives. Her legacy of love and joy will forever remain in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to In Loving Memory of Nobuko Archer.
Donation link: https://everloved.com/life-of/nobuko-archer/
In Memory of Lucia Havens Anderson
Spouse: Mark Anderson
Children: Kendra, Nedd, Ethan
DOB: November 14, 1947
Blessing Date: July 1, 1982
Ascension: January 9, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: Jan 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM (MST) at the Embassy Suites Tempe, 4400 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 USA
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9980242136?pwd=0RKqehRbo2qFF2DzjyJ6WbxKTrIDYo.1&omn=88087411102
Lucia Havens Anderson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and spiritual seeker, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 78.
Lucia lived a life devoted to learning, faith, service, and the quiet work of bringing people together. Thoughtful and compassionate, she believed deeply in the value of dialogue, understanding, and care across generations and communities. Her life reflected a steady commitment to helping others feel heard, supported, and valued.
Lucia’s faith was central to her life. She served as a church missionary, dedicating herself to spiritual outreach, education, and service, and striving to live a life aligned with her beliefs. In 1982, she was married and blessed by Reverend Sun Myung Moon, an event she regarded as a sacred turning point and lifelong commitment. Her marriage was rooted in faith, devotion, and shared purpose, and she carried those values into every aspect of her life. Mark and Lucia were recognized as a Cheon Bo couple within the church for the devotion they demonstrated in their path of faith.
Throughout her working life, Lucia held a variety of roles that reflected her intelligence, adaptability, and commitment to service. She worked for the Arizona Retailers Association, served as a faith community liaison for Arizona Works, and worked at the Arizona State Capitol as a legislative assistant, contributing to public service and civic engagement. Later, she served as an academic advisor for the University of Phoenix, supporting students in their educational journeys with care and encouragement.
Lucia pursued education with seriousness and joy, and her intellectual curiosity remained strong throughout her life. She also worked as a peer support specialist, offering empathetic listening, encouragement, and practical support to individuals navigating difficult seasons of life—work that expressed her deep belief in dignity, presence, and human connection.
In her later years, Lucia helped foster intergenerational dialogue within her faith community through Project Phoenix, contributing to conferences and gatherings around the country designed to encourage understanding, reflection, and shared growth.
Outside her formal work, Lucia found deep joy in creative and simple pleasures. She loved watercolor painting, gardening, flying kites, working with colored pencils, and, above all, time spent with her children and grandchildren. These quiet joys reflected her gentle spirit and her ability to find beauty and meaning in everyday life.
Lucia is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Mark Anderson, along with their 3 children, Kendra, Nedd and Ethan plus Chris from a previous marriage and 8 grandchildren, and extended family who were the center of her love. She will be remembered for her intelligence, kindness, faith, creativity, and the calm strength with which she lived her life.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to those who provided care, comfort, and compassion during her final days.
Lucia’s life was one of quiet impact — shaped by faith, service, and love — and her legacy lives on in the many lives she touched.
Lucia describing her work with Project Phoenix
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A Celebration of Life will be held on January 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.(MST) at Embassy Suites Tempe, 4400 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ.
The service will be available online via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9980242136?pwd=0RKqehRbo2qFF2DzjyJ6WbxKTrIDYo.1&omn=88087411102
If you’d like to contribute to the memorial offering:
https://gofund.me/7e0b74de4
In Memory of Chantal Marie Simone Masuda
Spouse: Masahide Masuda
Children: Hiromitsu, Claire, Ilseuk, Yong-Sung and offering Children Sunil Cano ,Myungil Cano
DOB: November 19, 1952
Blessing Date: July 1, 1982
Ascension: December 08, 2025
Seonghwa Ceremony: 1:00 pm EST on Saturday, Dec 13, at 4303 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43214
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81131512333?pwd=eqQWW34IlJybrQjMBpqg8ErvaxQd2H.1
Chantal-Marie was born in November 1952 into a family of eight, the only daughter among seven brothers, as the sixth child. Her parents were Olivier and Agnès Pajani. From a young age, Chantal-Marie attended Catholic schools, nurturing a foundation of faith and devotion that would guide her throughout her life.
Around the age of 20, a simple pamphlet from her cousin became the spark that led Chantal- Marie to join the Unification Church movement in France. From that moment, she dedicated her life to pursuing God’s dream of uniting humanity as one family under God. While actively participating in outreach activities in France, she experienced a serious car accident that left lasting injuries to her lower back. Despite these physical challenges, her spirit remained unshaken.
Her spiritual journey continued with her matching/engagement to Masahide Masuda in the United Kingdom in 1978 and participation in the Blessing Ceremony at Madison Square Garden in 1982. Following the Washington Rally that same year, Chantal emigrated to the United States, joining the IOWC evangelism team to further spread God’s word.
Chantal-Marie began her married life in 1983 in New Jersey, dedicating herself wholeheartedly to raising her children. She had six children in total. First were Hiromitsu and Claire, and later twins, Sun-il and Myung-il, whom she lovingly bore to provide a family for a couple without children, ultimately offering them as adopted children to her spiritual children, Miguel and Françoise Cano. Ilseuk and Yong-Sung were born later.
Her family life spanned homes in New Jersey, the New Yorker Hotel, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and finally Columbus, Ohio. Throughout, she invested tirelessly by nurturing her family with care, patience, and love.
Chantal-Marie’s service extended far beyond her home. In the late 1990s, she launched WAIT (Washington AIDS International Team) activities in Ohio, serving as one of the leaders for several years. She also spearheaded the Pure Marriage Project, creating educational PowerPoints and videos to spark the Pure Love Movement, contributing to outreach and educational efforts.
She taught Sunday School, actively participated in health initiatives such as Young Living essential oils, and visited churches as part of her mission. Her approach was quiet, steady, and deeply educational, reflecting her thoughtful and dedicated nature.
Chantal-Marie was known for her pure heart, unwavering passion, and deep love for God.
Though at times her words or manner could be misunderstood, she never held grudges and always acted with sincerity. She stood firm in her convictions, even in the face of
misunderstanding, and sought to guide others with care and integrity. Her husband recalled her courage, humility, and steadfast love as among her most admirable qualities.
Chantal-Marie’s life was a testament to faith, devotion, and the quiet but powerful impact of a loving heart. Her legacy lives on in her family, her spiritual children, and all whose lives she touched.
Please Join Us for Zoom Broadcast of the Seonghwa
Topic: Celebration of Life For Chantal Marie Masuda
Time: Dec 13, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Send Flowers to Ohio Family Church at 4303 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43214
In Memory of Juan Manuel Sanchis
Spouse: Jung Hee Kang Sanchis
Children: ChoongSun, (Yusun), ChoongWon
DOB: December 19, 1948
Blessing Date: January 12, 1989 (2075 couples)
Ascension: November 18, 2025
Seonghwa Ceremony: 10am Saturday November 29, 2025 at the Arbor Ballroom 3600 NY Ave NE Washington, DC 20002
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/618147675?pwd=dEZZUlg5bGxkQ245RDlJbXFHSEhDZz09
Juan Manuel Sanchis, beloved husband, father, and devoted disciple of our Heavenly Parent and True Parents, ascended to the spirit world on November 18, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born in Valencia, Spain, on December 19, 1948, Juan was the youngest of seven children. Juan’s love for Spain—its language, culture, and the warmth of its people—instilled in him a lifelong appreciation for faith, family, and meaningful friendships.
Juan graduated from the University of Valencia in 1976 with a master’s degree in business administration. A promising career opportunity brought him to America—but God had another plan. Just forty days before he was to begin his new job, a Japanese missionary stopped him on 43rd Street in New York City and shared the message of the Divine Principle. That brief encounter changed the course of his life. At 28, Juan responded to Heaven’s call with a newly awakened heart and became a full-time member of the Unification Church.
In 1979, Juan entered the Unification Theological Seminary in Barrytown, New York. After completing a two-year course of study, he graduated in 1981 with a Master of Religious Education degree. The previous year, he had been selected as a founding member of CAUSA International, an organization established by Rev. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon to promote a God-centered worldview as an alternative to communism. Under the direction of Dr. Bo Hi Pak, Juan and the team traveled throughout Central and South America, teaching the Divine Principle to high-level government officials, educators, media professionals, students, and military personnel.
In the mid-1980s, he taught the Principle to Spanish guests in Miami, served as state leader in Arkansas, and supported the International Conferences for Clergy (ICC), where he played an active role in bringing Spanish-speaking ministers to Korea.
On July 1, 1982, both Juan and Jung Hee participated in the 2,075 Couples Marriage Blessing Ceremony at Madison Square Garden. Both of them had been matched and engaged to other spouses at that time. However, in the years that followed, each of their spouses chose to leave the faith and marriages. With patience and unwavering faith, Juan and Jung Hee waited—trusting that Heavenly Parent and True Parents would one day open a new path for them. In March 1987, their prayers were answered. Juan was introduced and matched to Jung Hee Kang, and the two were reblessed by True Parents at the 1,275 Couple International Blessing Ceremony in Yongin, Korea, on January 12, 1989.
They remained in Korea—first serving in Pusan, where they carried out Home Church activities and delivered the Segye Ilbo daily newspaper, and later in Seoul, where they settled and began their family life. They welcomed their first son, ChoongSun, in 1990, and their second son, ChoongWon, in 1992.
Juan’s professional career reflected a spirit of service and excellence. He taught Spanish and English to workers at Hyundai Motors and later served for many years in the finance department of the Embassy of Spain in Seoul.
In August 2003, the family relocated to Stafford, Virginia, and Juan joined them in 2005, where Juan worked as a tax advisor, hotel manager, and later in the finance department of The Washington Times.
In 2006, the family moved to Burke, Virginia, where their sons attended public school. Juan was a loving husband and proud father, deeply grateful for his family’s faith and accomplishments.
In 2015, they returned to Stafford, where he continued to live quietly and gratefully, cherishing each day as a gift from Heaven.
In 2021, Juan was diagnosed with a progressive neurological condition with symptoms like Parkinson’s. Even as he faced a long and difficult illness, he remained steady and gracious—his faith unwavering. Those who visited him in his final years witnessed a man refined by love—a soul at peace, anchored in gratitude and trust in God.
Throughout his nearly 50 years in the church, Juan was always active in the Spanish community. In February 2022, with love and devotion, he gave his final Divine Principle lecture— “The Parallels of History”—from a wheelchair.
Juan was proud of his Spanish heritage and always carried within him the warmth of the Mediterranean. He loved the sea, the poetry of language, and the beauty of heartfelt conversation. He was an outstanding tennis player and an avid soccer fan who never missed a European match.
He is remembered by his devoted wife, Jung Hee Kang; his sons, ChoongSun and his wife, Yusun, and ChoongWon; and by countless friends and brothers and sisters around the world—especially within the Spanish communities in New York, New Jersey, and the DMV area—who will forever cherish his gentle smile, unwavering faith, and loving heart.
The Ceremony will be live streamed on Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/618147675?pwd=dEZZUlg5bGxkQ245RDlJbXFHSEhDZz09
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Cards and letters can be mailed to: Jung Hee Kang Sanchis 3 Flewellen Drive Stafford VA 22554
In Memory of John Doroski
Spouse: Nanette Doroski
Children: Paul, Sebastian, Charmaine, Simone, Jonathan, and Landon
Grandchildren: Joey, Caitlyn, Alexa, Kailani, Abby, Nick, Azalie, Enakai, Aurin, Alora, Milo, Nadine, and Noah
DOB: January 3, 1948
Blessing Date: February 8, 1975
Ascension: November 10, 2025
Seonghwa Ceremony: Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10am Eastern Time at the Defriest-Grattan Funeral Home, 13805 Main Rd, Mattituck, NY 11952, located on Long Island
GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/eca5db9ae
John was born in Greenport, New York on January 3rd, 1948 and graduated from New York State University with a degree in business. After college, John traveled across America to California after receiving a revelation—hearing a voice to help build an ideal city. In California he met who is now known as Alice Fleisher, and she invited him to join their ideal city project. When True Father arrived in California, he stated he needed to set up church centers in 50 states. John sent a note to True Father volunteering to do mission work. Father called him saying, “You want to be a missionary?” and John was sent to Texas. John brought in many members quickly, with True Father declaring him the best witnesser in America at that time.
John was later sent to David Kim’s 100-day training in Belvedere and later to Mr. Sudo’s 120-day international missionary training. On February 8th, 1975, John went to the 1800 Couple Blessing where he was blessed in marriage to Nanette Semha. Following the Blessing, missionary countries were chosen by lottery. John’s chosen country was the Philippines, but Nanette’s was the Bahamas. John thought that maybe if he picked again he could be closer to Nanette’s mission country—but of course that didn’t happen. John chose Kuwait. God sent him “to the belly of the whale” for not accepting God’s first calling, and Nanette was upset that he made that decision without discussing it with her—especially since she would have loved to have gone to the Philippines as she had a good Filipino friend.
John was successful in Kuwait in raising spiritual children under the hardest circumstances. He wrote a book on the parallels between the history of Islam and Christianity, which he researched deeply. Young Oom Kim wanted to have the book published and said he did a lot of work on it. She was editing it but then she passed away, and we do not know what happened to her edited copy. John was written up in the Kuwait newspaper as “the worst man to enter their country” because he taught that men and women are equal and taught what appeared to them to be Christianity. Eventually he was imprisoned and tortured—hung upside down from the ceiling and beaten on his feet and legs until he could no longer walk, and then dragged to a secret prison. Some weeks later he was released through the intervention of his spiritual daughter, Suhila, whose uncle liked John. The uncle, as a child played on the street with who became the head of the secret police, he then went to him and said, “I had him over for dinner and he’s not so bad, but if you don’t like him, just deport him.” In this way, John was saved.
Nanette, after serving in the Bahamas for two and a half years, was sent to the Philippines. She felt it was wonderful to have a second chance to go to the originally chosen nation. Heavenly Parent must have really wanted them to work in that nation. After John was released from prison, he joined Nanette in the Philippines, where she had become the 1st National Leader. Headquarters then said that John and Nanette should serve as National Leaders together.
In the Philippines, John used his amazing track record of success to convince people to join and stay in the movement. He opened the first 12 church centers and helped bring in the first 225 members. True Father said to John at a breakfast at East Garden, “Your legacy in the Philippines can never be taken away from you.” While in the Philippines, John also served as the Regional Leader of all Southeast Asia, responsible for Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand. John served in the Philippines for 5 years and Nanette for 6. To get a preview of John’s autobiography we’ve linked his unedited chapter on the Philippines here.
Later, John was sent to Australia as the National Leader and also the Regional Leader of Oceania, responsible for Tonga, the Solomon Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand. In Australia, John set up businesses to support the church, using knowledge from his business degree. He created a massage sandal factory and sold sandals to health food stores all over Australia, along with other health products. He developed a very large plant nursery, selling large totem plants to corporations such as Walmart, who came with large trucks to pick plants up. A large church center was purchased in Melbourne and a workshop center was built, called Willadoo. The leaders who came after him did not know how to operate these endeavors, so much was unfortunately sold off—causing John to wonder why he had gone there. Still, hopefully some foundations were not lost. John made Australia “like America,” establishing a Past Presidents and Prime Ministers organization, setting up a Professors World Peace Academy, and creating Science Conferences called ICUS. They held conferences and published a book of proceedings.
Upon returning to America, John became President of the American Constitution Committee in New York, lecturing on the values of the American Constitution. Later he became President of the American Freedom Coalition in New York, working to address cultural issues in America and promoting high values through American leadership conferences. He worked on national taxpayers’ issues, immorality issues, creating scorecards for political candidates—from local mayors and County Legislatures to U.S. Senators, Congressmen, and the President of the United States—he also trained parents to run for school boards, working on the problems with the Contras and Sandinistas in Nicaragua, and many other projects. Later, John became President of the American Family Coalition in New York, promoting pro-family values and instituting Fatherhood Initiatives working with broken families to inspire fathers to take responsibility for their families and become actively involved in raising their children. His wife served as Executive Director for all three of these organizations.
On his mother’s side, John comes from a long line of Patriots. His two 9th great-grandfathers were Myles Standish and John Alden, who came on the Mayflower. His fourth great-grandfather was Richard “Bull Rider” Smythe/Smith, who, as legend says, saved the life of a Montauk Indian Chief’s daughter and was told he could have as much land as he could ride on a bull in 24 hours. That land today is Smithtown on Long Island. On his father’s side, he is related to Polish Brigadier General Tadeusz Kościuszko, a national hero of Poland who came to America to help George Washington during the American Revolutionary War.
John and Nanette trained all 6 of their children to spend summers during high school going to various nations to do mission work—cleaning up after hurricanes in Honduras, building and restoring schools in Guatemala and Jamaica, working in AIDS orphanages and agricultural projects in Trinidad, building houses in St. Lucia, constructing a road in Beijing, China, and many other projects. They helped in 16 different nations. John and Nanette encouraged their children to “live for the sake of others” and to serve the world. Their children earned all their own money for these trips by working at the local supermarket and often part-time jobs.
John and Nanette celebrated their 50th year wedding Blessing Anniversary this year.
Today, John and Nanette’s children are:
Paul, who served 24 years in the U.S. Army with two tours in Afghanistan and has 5 children;
Sebastian, who works in Human Resources as a Benefits Specialist and is a father of 2;
Charmaine, who has a Master’s in Education and 3 children;
Simone, Pastor of the Bridgeport, Connecticut Church and mother of 2;
Jonathan, a college professor with 1 child;
Landon, the Blessing Coordinator for the Northeast region who also works with the National Blessing Department.
A Seonghwa will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10am at the Defriest-Grattan Funeral Home, 13805 Main Rd, Mattituck, NY 11952, located on Long Island.
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All are welcome to come and celebrate John’s life even if you decide at the last minute we’d love for you to be a part of this day.
For those that can not attend you can join by zoom.
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In lieu of flowers, a contribution to his memorial fund (GoFundMe or Venmo) would be greatly appreciated to help celebrate his life.
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/eca5db9ae
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Landon_Doroski
Contact: Catherine Ono 617-501-4776
Landon Doroski: 631-603-2931
Simone Doroski: 631-381-2182
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In Memory of Olga Molina Tobin
Spouse: Jeremiah Tobin
Children: Renee Balise, Rochelle Medina-Worrell, Roxanne Medina-Lewko, and Paulette Stout
DOB: October 26, 1934
Blessing Date: 1982
Ascension: October 29, 2025
Seonghwa Ceremony: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Tuesday, November 4, at the Clifton, NJ Family church
Wonjeon Ceremony: 12 pm at the East Ridgelawn Cemetery at 255 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ
GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/f28e442df
Olga lived a storied life. Born in 1934 to Evaristo and Tomasa Molina in New York City, Olga shared her mother’s deep faith and her three sister’s yearning to explore the world beyond Spanish Harlem. After attending Julia Richmond High School, Olga began a work life that would take her from secretarial pools, to the stage, page, and screen.
Her acting career began by studying with famed Lee Strasberg at The Actor’s Studio, where she acted alongside luminaries such as Estelle Parsons and Harvey Keitel. She performed with the bilingual Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre and enjoyed a long professional friendship with its founder, Miriam Colon. This work earned Olga notice by NBC where she was cast as a principal actress in its production of The Guest. Then Olga’s path veered in a different direction when she answered a higher calling, and joined the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification.
Blessed to Jeremiah in 1982, the couple remained loving and utterly devoted to each other every moment of their marriage.
Olga’s church work saw her working as a reporter for the News World Newspaper, turning around a failing café on Manhattan’s famed Fifth Avenue, caring for troubled children in California, and so much more. And while devoted to her faith, Olga was a dreamer and artist at heart. She was a prolific writer, from short stories and children’s books, to screenplays and her published book, God for the Modern Woman.
Until the end, Olga’s heart was as full as her life.
Olga is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jeremiah Tobin, her four daughters, Renee Balise, Rochelle Medina-Worrell, Roxanne Medina-Lewko, and Paulette Stout, her sister Norma Molina-Simonte, 17 grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews
In Memory of Kuniko Matsuzaki
Spouse: Hiroshi Matsuzaki
Children: Tatekimi, Masakimi
DOB: January 25, 1947
Blessing Date: October 21, 1970
Ascension:
Seonghwa Ceremony: November 16 at 11:30 am Pacific Time (2:30 pm EST) at 75-1048 Henry Street, Kailua Kona, Hawaii, United States, 96740
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86513736207?pwd=iRfxmuTYGCQdDcLEyJcijB8FvQWHwQ.1
Kuniko was born in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. She has one older sister named Yoshiko and a younger brother named Yukihiro. Kuniko's father was a General in the Japanese Navy. "Kuni" means Country in Japanese. So he named her Kuniko, meaning living for the sake ofJapan.
When Kuniko was a freshman at Saitama University, she received a flyer about the Divine Principle and then attended a Divine Principle Workshop. Shortly after she joined the Unification Church.
Kuniko was Blessed with Rev. Hiroshi Matsuzaki and are part of the 777 Blessing group.
Kuniko came to the USA as part of the third wave of Japanese Missionaries in 1973.
Kuniko worked in various missions including a Team Mother on a National Mobile Fundraising Team. Later she did Pioneer witnessing in the USA.
Kuniko will be missed by her family and friends but she will be joyfully re-united with her husband Rev. Matsuzaki in the Spirit World.
Please send contact Pastor Chuck Frumin at chuckfrumin@gmail.com to send flowers or gifts for the Matsuzaki Family.
In Memory of James Stevens Mudgett
Spouse: Seungyeon Mudgett
Children: Sunhee, Hanhee, Sanghoon, Oojin, Heejin
Grandchildren: Ahjin, Sunah, Kayla, and Anaya
DOB: September 13, 1944
Blessing Date: February 21, 1977
Ascension:
Seonghwa Ceremony: October 30, 5:00 pm Eastern Time in Korea. See Zoom link below.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82510141849?pwd=ZHNUVlBVQWZwS214RER2UFFTdm5XZz09
James "Steve" Mudgett was born in Evanston, Illinois, on September 13, 1944, as the second son of Jesse Stevens and Helen Lydia Mudgett (neé Mitchell). He grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Steve attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. At the age of 19, while at church one day, he heard the voice of Jesus telling him that "I came to get married," thus beginning his search for deeper truth. He decided to join the Peace Corps and en route to his service assignment in the Marshall Islands, stopped by San Francisco, California. Here, in 1967, he met Mrs. Onni Durst at a local library and immediately joined the Unification Church.
He worked at the San Francisco church until being transferred to Belvedere Training Center in Tarrytown, New York. In 1974, while True Parents were conducting their 50-city tour of the United States, Steve worked on the 3-part Day of Hope in Review books under Dr. David S.C. Kim. On February 21, 1977, Steve was Blessed to Seungyeon Mudgett, born Myung Soon Lee, at the New Yorker Hotel as part of the 74 Couples.
Then in 1978, Steve went back to California to become the manager of Golden Gate Seafood, a fish company. It was in the San Francisco Bay Area that he and his wife welcomed and raised their five children until his mission changed in 1996 by becoming the National Messiah to the Commonwealth of Dominica in the
West Indies. The family moved to Puerto Rico in 1997, which became the base for Steve's work in the Caribbean.
After a number of years in the Caribbean, Steve, his wife and youngest daughter moved back to California for a short time before moving again in 2006, this time to Seorak, South Korea, where Steve taught English to local second-generation children for 15 years.
Steve loved long walks in the countryside and simply reveling in the beauty of nature. He loved music, particularly Gershwin and the piano performances of Vladimir Horowitz. And he loved to read and learn—news, history, novels—though he once noted he felt most fulfilled when reading Hoon Dok materials. But most of all, he loved Heavenly Parent, True Parents, his family, and friends. He strove to live each day with purpose and devotion, sincerity and love.
He is survived by his older brother, his beloved wife, and their five children and four granddaughters (Ahjin, Sunah, Kayla, and Anaya)
