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Ronald Holmquist Obituary
Ronald Brian Holmquist, 54, of Ijamsville, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Maureen, children Ronnie and Anna, father Victor Ronald Holmquist, and sister Cynthia Marie (Holmquist) Callaghan. Also survived by parents-in-law John and Sandra Flanagan, a multitude of brothers and sisters-in-law, and numerous nephews and nieces. Ron was predeceased by his dear mother, Rita Alice Holmquist. Ron's Computer Science career began with CSC and ended with work for the U.S. Government. During his career, he worked on many projects, one of which was programming for the Hubble Space Telescope. He was an avid race car enthusiast (Indy!), computer genius, and champion photographer. Ron was a wonderful husband and father and maintained close lifelong friendships while adding scores of friends throughout his life. Ron brought smiles wherever he went. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 11, at 10:30am at St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church (4103 Prices Distillery Rd, Ijamsville, MD 21754). Internment will immediately follow at the nearby Country Church (8817 Urbana Church Road, Frederick, MD 21704). A luncheon will be served at St. Ignatius of Loyola after internment services are concluded. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in Ron's name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Holmquist
John & Linda Bernier
March 16, 2016
My heart goes out to you and your family Maureen. Our condolences. Sending you all our love
Lisa Horianopoulos
March 11, 2016
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Maureen..You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbi Peddicord
March 10, 2016
Maureen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. May God guide you through this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Patti Purcell
March 10, 2016
Maureen,
Please know that you and the kids are in my prayers. Ron was such a terrific guy and I truly feel fortunate to have known him. Memories of his kindness, thoughtfulness and quick wit will be treasured always.
March 10, 2016
Maureen, I know from our conversations how important your family is to you. You have my deepest sympathy at this sad time.
Barbara Cohen
March 10, 2016
Maureen,
We will enjoy the memories that our families had together with Ron.
~The Masson Family
Sandy Himmelfarb
March 9, 2016
Dear Maureen, Anna, and Ronnie,
I'm so sorry for your incredible loss. It's such a shock. You are all in my prayers. Ron was such a good man.
Kathy Craven
March 9, 2016
I really enjoyed my time working with Ron. He will be missed. You are in my prayers.
Our dear and beloved Ron.
Kathleen (Flanagan) Barquin
March 9, 2016
Rich Nalesnik
March 9, 2016
Maureen, Ronnie and Anna
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers always. Find comfort that Ron will rest in peace and that he was so loved by so many.
Love,
Rich and Family
Matt Nadelman
March 9, 2016
Maureen, our deepest sympathies for this loss. Ron always brightened up the room with his wit and intelligence. - Matt (worked with Ron on Hubble at CSC)
Christine Estacion
March 9, 2016
Prayers to the entire family. As one of his CSC friends, I'll always remember him for his great smile and his sense of humor.
Colleen Dedrick Cimba
March 8, 2016
The world was a better place with Ron in it. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom O'Connor
March 8, 2016
Maureen, Anna and Ronnie,
We continue to pray for you during this difficult time.
Love,
Tom, Kathy and Brigid O'Connor
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