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Faiza Fawaz Estrup, Ph.D., M.D. // – //
Faiza Fawaz Estrup, Ph.D., M.D., died on July th, of pancreatic cancer. She was a renowned scientist, rheumatologist, educator, linguist, chef, and painter - a renaissance woman. She leaves a loving husband, Professor Peder J. Estrup, and extended family in Lebanon, Denmark, Austria, and the USA. Faiza grew up in beautiful Lebanon and came to the US at age to study physics at Boston University. She received a Higgins Scholarship and obtained her PhD in Biophysics at Yale University. On her first day at Yale, she met her future husband, Peder, a Fulbright Scholar from Denmark, who was studying for his PhD in Physical Chemistry. They fell in love and remained that way for years. Faiza obtained her M.D.
held on August , at : pm at the Live Oak Unitarian Universalists Congregation, North Fairview. Interment will be at a later date at Columbia Memorial Park in Columbia, Maryland. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation, Lake Blvd, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, .
Degree from Brown University Medical School in and was a practicing rheumatologist and Medical Director of the Arthritis Center of RI. In addition to seeing private patients, she also served as Chief of Rheumatology for years at the Memorial Hospital of RI. She was a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a Founding Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. In , Dr. Fawaz Estrup was appointed the first Associate Dean of Medicine at Brown University for Clinical Faculty. She became Clinical Professor of Medicine, was voted the RI woman Physician of the Year , and was the recipient of the Brown Medical School Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Fawaz Estrup was chosen as one of America’s Top Physicians for the years to . In , the Estrups retired in Santa Barbara - which reminded Faiza of beautiful Lebanon. They enjoyed the Newcomers’ Club, concerts and operas at the Music Academy, research at UCSB, and courses in Spanish at SBCC. They travelled extensively in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. At home, Faiza painted watercolors and became a member of the Los Padres Watercolor Society. A memorial service will be
Joan Louise (Sommerfield) Norris // – //
Joan Louise Norris passed away peacefully on July , at her home in Port Hueneme, California, after a valiant three and a half year battle with cancer. She was years of age. Joanie was born on April , in San Gabriel, California. She was the first child of Ginger Peterson and Ronald Som-
Death Notices
BRAND, Teresa K.; of Santa Barbara; died August , (Born: //); she was . Memorial Mass; August , AM, Mt. Carmel Church. Memorial Donations: Friends of the Long Beach Public Library, The Pacific Whale Foundation, Save the Redwoods. Arrangements by Welch-RyceHaider -.
Christian School. Arrangements by HALL, Dianne Burnham; of Santa Bar- Welch-Ryce-Haider -. bara; died July , (Born: //); she was . Services pending. Arrange- STANIFORTH, Beverly Joan; of Carments by Welch-Ryce-Haider -. pinteria; died August , ; she was . Graveside Service, Monday, August , HERRERA, Anthony Justin “A.J.”; of at Santa Barbara Cemetery at pm. Santa Maria, formerly of Santa Barbara; Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider died July , ; he was . Graveside -. Service, Tuesday, August , at pm at Santa Barbara Cemetery. Arrangements by STERNBERG, William Joseph; of Santa Welch-Ryce-Haider -. Barbara; died August , (Born: //); he was . Funeral Mass on JONES, Henry O.; of Santa Barbara; died /, at Saint Raphael’s Church, at : June , (Born: //). “Celebra- a.m. Interment at Santa Barbara Cemetion Of Life” was held at Stow Grove Park, tery. Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider Sunday, July . -.
BROWN, Hope Buxton; of Santa Barbara; died August , (Born: //); she was . Services Pending. Arrangements by KOENS, Ronald G.; of Santa Barbara; died Welch-Ryce-Haider -. August , ; he was . A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, AUGUST COPELAND, Marion Wesley; of Santa , :am at Welch-Ryce-Haider Goleta Barbara; died August , (Born: Chapel, Ward Drive. Arrangements by //); she was . Services Pend- Welch-Ryce-Haider -. ing. Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider -. MENDOZA, Antoinette Marie; of Santa Barbara; died August , (Born: EVA, Janice Marie; of Santa Barbara; //); she was . Rosary on /, died August , ; she was . Funeral : pm, Mass on Saturday at : a.m. Mass, Monday, August , at am at both at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Interment Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by -. Welch-Ryce-Haider -. SIMON, R. Jay; of Santa Barbara; died FROWISS, Wanda M.; of Santa Barbara; July , ; he was . Memorial Service died July , ; she was . Graveside - Sunday, August , : pm at the Free service was held Wednesday, July at : Methodist Church. Memorial Donations: AM at the Goleta Cemetery. Arrangements Free Methodist Church or Santa Barbara by Welch-Ryce-Haider -.
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BOOTJER, Charles Allen; of Goleta; died July , (Born: //); he was . Urnside service; am, Friday, August at the Goleta Cemetery. Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider -.
VALERIANO, Juan; of Santa Barbara; died August , ; he was . Visitation from -pm August . Rosary/Vigil pm, downtown chapel of Welch-Ryce-Haider. Funeral Mass; August , am, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider -. ZIMMERMAN, Maurine B.; of Carpinteria; died August , ; she was . Graveside service was August at : AM at the Carpinteria Cemetery. Memorial Donations: National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box , Hagerstown, MD -, -- or visit www.parkinson.org Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider -.
merfield who, with Joanie’s two younger sisters, Monica Jacobson and Renee Crawford, were often at her side during her final days. At age Joanie married her lifelong companion Joseph W. Norris on June , at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Goleta, California. She and Joe traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada, and explored far beyond to China, Turkey, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Spain, and many other European countries. One of Joanie’s regrets was that her illness required her and Joseph to cancel their dream trip, a photographic safari in Africa this July. They celebrated their rd wedding anniversary this year. Joanie’s zest for life and genius for weaving color, design and spirit will continue to be seen through her hundreds of multimedia works, which included the mediums of painting, stained glass, collage, and photography, and employed many usual and unusual materials. She saw artistry in the most mundane items, which often found their way into her projects. She inspired and encouraged so many people to find their own creative spirit within themselves. Following her graduation in from San Jose State University, Joanie embarked on her lifelong career as an Occupational Therapist in children’s physical disabilities and the mental health fields. She won the love of patients and co-workers alike, and incorporated in her work many creative avenues for rehabilitation of her patients. Joanie is survived by her husband Joseph Norris and their very special dog, Juno; her mother and step-father, Ginger and Jim Peterson; her father and step-mother, Ron and Becky Sommerfield; her siblings, Monica (Mark) and nephews, Tanner and Zachary, and Renee (Paul) and nephew and niece, Finnley and Stella; a myriad of in-laws; and many very close, long-term friends. Joanie often brought flowers to the staff at the Ventura County Cancer Infusion Center and the Community Memorial Cancer Resource Center in appreciation for all of their kindnesses to her. But in lieu of flowers for Joanie, she preferred that donations be made to these kind people: Ventura County Infusion Center, Loma Vista Road, Ventura, CA or the CMH Cancer Resource Center, Loma Vista Road, Suite , Ventura, CA .
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated August , at : a.m. at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, California . A reception with light refreshments will follow immediately at the Parish Hall located behind the Church. Joanie’s megawatt smile lit up every room she entered…she will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Esperanza “Hope” Darbyshire-Mileham // – //
Happy Birthday, My Love. August th you will be . It’s been months since you left us, with so much pain. Your husband, your mother, your sister, your brother, nephews, and many friends remembering you. I miss you so much. Love your Mother.
Bruce Finley Armstrong // – //
In Loving Memory BRUCE FINLEY ARMSTRONG July , - August , My First, My Last, My Everything Love Forever, Your Diane Obituaries & Death Notices are available daily at www.independent.com and in print each Thursday For more information on this service, email: obits@independent.com or call 805-965-5208
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THE INDEPENDENT
august 15, 2013