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MEMORIAL SERVICE
for Fred Kraft
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Fred Kraft passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2019, in the company of family members and friends in his home in Los Angeles. On Saturday,
March 16, 2019, a Memorial Service was held for him at Dignity Center, Los Angeles, with chapter member Fr. Kevin Steen presiding at the Mass celebrated at
the service.
Fred was an active member of Dignity Los Angeles for more than thirty years. He cheerfully accepted committee assignments, hosted numerous social
events in his own home, and regularly attended national conferences. For many years, he served as Eucharistic Minister at chapter liturgies, and he was
consistently generous in making financial donations to the chapter as well.
Fred will be deeply missed by his loving family, including:
Daughter Marlene Johnson and her husband Bill, and
her sons Joseph (Joey) Barbour and Josha Barbour; and
Son Mike Kraft and his wife Caren, and
their daughters Cassie Kraft and Caitlyn Kraft; and
Son David Kraft.
Immediately below is a candid photo of Fred Kraft himself, adorned in his characteristic hat; and below
that there are some candid photos taken at the service:
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Fred Kraft himelf, adorned in his characteristic hat.
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Floral Arrangement, with son Mike and his Wife Caren (left) seated nearby.
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Grandson Joey (left) looks on as daughter Marlene (center) embraces chapter
President Michael Rademacher and daugher-in-law Caren (right) greets guest
Robert Viana.
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Daughter Marlene (left) speaks with long-time community friend Bob Eberhart.
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Daughter-in-law Caren delivers a eulogy for her father-in-law from the lectern.
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Chapter member Dirk Farasey eulogizes fellow chapter member from the lectern.
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Joey, grandson (and son of daughter Marlene), eulogizes his grandfather from
the lectern
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Assembled guests at the service, including long-time neighbor Caron Birdy (this
end of last row) and family friend Claudette James (far end of center row).
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Buffet table being set by chapter member Aldo Falcinella (rear), with help from
chapter members Dirk Farasey (left) and Keith Kimball (center).
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Joey, grandson (and son of daughter Marlene), at left, talks with chapter Presi-
dent Michael Rademacher, at right.
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Daughter Marlene (left) talks with chapter members Julio Spitalier (center) and
Jay Getman (right), with her husband Bill seen deep in the background.
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Son-in-law Bill, who is husband of daughter Marlene and the step-father of her
children.
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Son Mike (at right) and his wife Caren (at left).
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Son David (left) and chapter Vice-President Tim Roberts (right).
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Chapter member Jim Maier (left) and long-time community friend Bob Eberhart
(right).
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Chapter member and newly-elected chapter Treasurer Liz Larsen.
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Chapter members Aldo Falcinella (Left) and Keith Kimball (right).
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Chapter member Patrick O'Brien (left) and community friend Victor Flores (right).
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Preparing to start Mass are chapter members Presider Fr. Kevin Steen (at the
right) and Altar Minister (and chapter Secretary) Laura Okazaki (at the left).
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Chapter members Rev. Amber Tidwell (left) and Rev. Donna Owen (right).
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Chapter President Michael Rademacher reads from Scripture duing Mass.
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Chapter member Fr. Kevin Steen presides at Mass, at the consecration.
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