After serving for five years as a writer-editor for the Ford Motor Company, Brown joined the United States Information Agency in 1958, embarking on a 26-year career in the foreign service. In 1959, he became an instructor in the light jet Attack Replacement Squadron at Miramar Naval Air Station, then at Lemoore Naval Air Station. Retiring in 1982, Barnhart studied painting in Morocco for several months before returning to Washington. The building vacated was in poor condition and impossible to keep secure; the IRA had assassinated a previous ambassador, Sir Richard Sykes, on its doorstep. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. He is survived by his wife; four children, Michelle, James IV, Christine, and Michael; and two grandchildren. James C. Clemons Jr., 93, died Oct. 7, in Bluffton, S.C. Clemons served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was later employed by U.S Forces in Vienna prior to joining the Foreign Service. Margetson earned a reputation among Foreign Office staff for getting things done. He was successful in life, in business and with family, said his son, Eric de Jong. Our hearts are with you during these sad times. Peters joined the Foreign Service in 1956 after serving in the U.S. Army in Trieste, Italy. Maurice Maury Gralnek, 82 died Feb. 24, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Gralnek graduated from the University of Michigan in 1958 and served in Korea with the U.S. Army. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Martinez Garcia; step-daughter, Dreya Rathke; siblings, Alberta Montoya, Debbie (Al) Lucero, Marla Ramirez, Phyllis Marquez; aunts, Lila Manzanares and Delpha Trujillo; siblings in-law, John Patrick (Lisa) Martinez Consonero; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Richard R. Garcia, 81, of Chino, California passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She later joined the Department and served as a secretary at posts around the world, including Poland, Russia, Vietnam, and several African countries. Margetson earned a reputation among FCO staff for getting things done. Boles joined the Foreign Service in 1970 and was assigned to the Diplomatic Security Service. She enjoyed reading mysteries and the Washington Post, good food, entertaining, and traveling. All Rights Reserved. He was passionate that clear thinking is reflected in the precise language in writing. In retirement, Brown enjoyed traveling, photography, and spending time with his family. Naval Reserves until 1969. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Patterson volunteered for the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, serving as an electronic communications officer in Turkey and Italy. This gave Nyerere a platform at the UN, where the non-aligned countries treated him as a world figure. If you know of an upcoming event for Richard Garcia, please add one. Smith received a bachelors degree from Bucknell University, a masters degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a doctorate in geography from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She was posted in Sri Lanka, Riyadh, Malta, Dhahran and Beijing before her retirement at age 65. She enjoyed exercise and avidly read documents written by the founding fathers. He taught history and geography at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis for six years and then joined the Foreign Service in 1969. James Eugene Leader, 83, died May 29, in Ashburn, Va. Leader graduated from Purdue University and studied abroad in Allahabad, India, planting the seed for his lifelong love of South Asia. He is survived by a daughter, Midori; and a granddaughter, Nikki. Luis Jerry Gerardo Chirichigno, 83, died, Feb. 3, in Houston, Texas. Thompson is survived by his wife, Sunee; son, Chalee; and sister, Anne. He is survived by his wife, Dolores; three children; seven grandchildren; and one great grandson. She is survived by two children, Mandy (a Department employee) and Tobey; and two granddaughters. She is survived by a sister, Selma; and many nieces and nephews. Malvin is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary; two children, John and Pamela; and four grandchildren. (81 years old). He retired in 2012 and was an active volunteer, was president of the Seneca Rotary Club and the Seneca Newcomers Club. Nouvellet was devoted to her work, serving the U.S. government for almost 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Hazel; five step-children; and seven step-grandchildren. Make sure relatives of Richard Garcia know they have sympathy messages here. He is survived by his daughter, Dale; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. During his 20 years as an FSO, his posts included Kingston, Kuala Lumpur, Panama and El Salvador. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Beverly; five children, Pamela, Dennis, Douglas, Carol and Nicole, and 12 grandchildren. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Garcia to show support. In retirement, he moved to Lake Tahoe before settling in Grants Pass. Cleasby retired in 2014 and enjoyed frequent travel to Europe. Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. Jerome Jerry H. Kahan, 83, died May 12, in Fairfax, Va. Kahan received bachelors degrees from Queens College and Columbia College and a masters degree from Columbia University. Leslie Wolzak Hyland, 62, died April 19, in Aldie, Va. Hyland joined the Civil Service in 1991 and most recently served in positions as acting deputy assistant secretary (DAS) for the Bureau of International Organization Affairs (IO), deputy DAS and office director for IOs Office of Management Resources, and director for the Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services. He also traveled extensively during assignments for the Office of Foreign Building Operations. By Telegraph Obituaries 20 October 2020 1:12pm. He credited Stockdales courage and character for the strength that allowed him and fellow prisoners of war to leave Vietnam proud of the way they handled themselves. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. A visitation for Richard will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Chino . He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Deborah; three children, Sharon, David, and Josh; and two grandchildren. Rosalind Roddy Sawyer Springsteen, died Sept. 6, in Washington, D.C. Springsteen attended Oberlin College and received her masters degree from the University of Michigan. But London cut this off when, at the end of 1978, Vietnam invaded Cambodia in support of the Khmers Rouges. June 9, 2022 Malvin retired from the Foreign Service after more than 10 years of service. Outside of the Department, he served as a senior advisor to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and principal associate at Robert Nathan Associates. Together they served at posts in Bonn, Rome, Kabul, Blantyre, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Tokyo, Lagos, Beijing, and Kuala Lumpur. She entered the Foreign Service in 1951 and served at posts in Buenos Aires, Tripoli, Manila, Freetown, Rome, Seoul, Kinshasa, Kuala Lumpur, Rangoon, Pretoria and in the Bureau of African Affairs in Washington, D.C. Dunn retired in 1975 and was active in golfing, boating and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. Sir John Margetson. from Georgetown University and a master of laws degree from George Washington University. After the war, she joined the Foreign Service. Richard H. Garcia of Uvalde, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Methodist Specialty and Transplant in San Antonio at the age of 71. Edward J. Perkins, 92, died Nov. 7 in Washington, D.C. After serving abroad in the Army and the Marine Corps, Perkins earned a bachelors degree from the University of Maryland. He also served in Washington with the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Affairs, and at the U.S. Mission to the U.N. Rabby retired after 17-years with the Department and relocated to Israel. He served at posts in Naples, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Washington, and he was consul general in Recife. Funeral arrangement under the care ofThe Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Inc. In 1946, he joined the Foreign Service and served at posts in Washington, Copenhagen, London, Bonn, Frankfurt, Paris, Warsaw, Benghazi, Stockholm, and Salzburg. OSAC Annual Briefing forges meaningful security connections. From then until 1994, when he suffered a brain haemorrhage, he chaired the Royal School of Church Music, the Yehudi Menuhin School and the Joint Committee of the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music. Edward Ted Wesley Lollis II, 83, died Dec. 20, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. Lollis served in the U.S. Army from 19591963, completing his service as a first lieutenant. Martin Lowenkopf died at the age of 93 in New York City on May 21. In 1942, Shultz received his bachelors degree from Princeton University. Walter Sheldon Clarke, 84, died Nov. 24, in Lutz, Fla. Clarke joined the Foreign Service in 1957 and served in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. He later became the 19th director of the Office of Management and Budget in 1970 and served as secretary of the treasury from June 1972 to May 1974, but then left government to become executive vice president of Bechtel Group, a large engineering and services company, in which he later served as president and a director. Ambassador in Caracas, Lima, Buenos Aires, Central America, Brasilia and Managua. Richard Garcia Obituary. Floyd Hagopian, 75, died Jan. 1, in Sebastian, Fla. Hagopian served in the U.S. Navy prior to joining the Foreign Service in the 1960s. Curran also served as secretary and most recently vice chair of the Department of States Disability Action Group. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, after retiring in 2002, he loved to travel, including long road trips in the United States and multi-day walking excursions in Europe. Lois Winner Mervyn, 88, died Oct. 20, 2020 in Pueblo, Colo. Mervyn taught English, primarily at the University of Arizona, before joining the Foreign Service with the U.S. Information Agency in 1977. She is survived by her husband, John; a son, Alan; her mother, Clara; and three sisters. There is no photo or video of Richard Garcia.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. She enjoyed baking, budget shopping, and spending time with her family and friends. Richard L. Garcia - 66, 13-Sep, Guardian funeral home & Crematory, Corpus Christi. Norwood served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. In retirement, he was enrolled in the Astronomy Program at the University of Illinois, Springfield, and participated in research projects at the Henry Barber Observatory. He was retired from a 38-year career with the Banning Electric Utility. He made it. OBITUARY Benny Richard Garcia May 7, 1956 - May 9, 2020. From 2001 to 2005, he served as the 65th secretary of statethe first African American to be appointed to the position. After Anderson retired in 1997, he served as special envoy on Cambodia, diplomat-in-residence at Princeton and Rutgers universities, and senior member for Asia on the Policy Planning Council. Funeral arrangement under the care ofValley of the Temples. Most recently Henshaw served as the U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Guinea. His wife had to do the cooking at the Residence (a former brothel), after the cook was electrocuted and the Foreign Ministry refused a replacement. He also was a member of the Maryland Air Guard 135th Tactical Airlift. In retirement, Cheatham enjoyed the arts, photography, and traveling. He served in Italy, Lebanon, Tunisia, Kuwait, Israel, Malta, Nigeria, and Barbados. He was predeceased by two children, Kathleen and Jim. Brown also served as deputy spokesman and acting spokesman of the Department of State, and diplomat-in-residence at Macalester College and the University of Minnesota. He served at posts in Spain, Malawi, Sweden, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Brazil, as well as assignments at the International Trade Mart in New Orleans and the Inter-American Defense College in Washington. Duncan H. MacInnes, 71, died April 22, in Sarasota, Fla. MacInnes attended Clark University and received an M.A. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Maureen; three children, Mary, Stephanie, and Andrew; seven grandchildren; and two brothers. In 1952, he graduated from Georgetown University and promptly entered the Foreign Service. His posts included Bangkok, Mexico City and Washington, D.C. After retiring from the Foreign Service, Young worked for United States International University and Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. At his request cremation. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Garcia (Detroit, Michigan), who passed away on April 26, 2022 at the age of 83. Young served on active duty for two years and remained in the Army Reserve for 30 years, retiring as a full colonel. Benjamin F. Smith, 83, died Oct. 9, in Pawleys Island, S.C. Smith served in the U.S. Army reserves for six years prior to graduating from Auburn University. This loss leaves an enormous void in the lives of all who knew him and loved him. He frequently returned to Harvard, receiving his doctorate in jurisprudence and becoming a corporate lawyer in 1984. Woodruff was an avid reader of history and fan of the Boston Red Sox. 3100 White Settlement Road Fort, Worth, TX 76107. He served in Riyadh, Santo Domingo, and Jerusalem before retiring in 2016. He retired in 1996 and continued working in public affairs for several telecommunications companies until 2017.