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ILLIANA CHRISTOVA
August 21, 2014
May his memory be eternal! My condolences to his wife and their children!
Nelson Rhodus
August 19, 2014
Mary Paul John Henry and Andrew we support you and offer our deepest sympathy for Ancil. We have known all of you for many years and have always counted you all as friends in our community of faith in St Marks. May the angels usher Ancil into paradise and God rest hi soul
August 19, 2014
Deep condolences from the St. Mark's Choir and Music Ministry. It was always wonderful to see Ancil at the 11:00 Mass. He will be accompanying the Heavenly Choir now. Blessings to you all.
Zack Eustis
August 18, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Ancil's passing. I have such fond memories of him from my childhood. Thinking of you John, Andy, Paul, and Mary.
Pat Shrake
August 18, 2014
Mary & family - I was saddened to hear that Ancil had passed so soon after seeing him on Sunday at the ice cream social. As always, he was sharp and full of questions (and answers) right up to the end. We'll miss seeing him and pray for him and you. Grace to you and Peace.
Kathleen Ritter
August 18, 2014
Rest in peace, dear Ancil. You were always so kind to me when we would discuss music, assuming that I had even a small fraction of your broad and deep knowledge. I will miss you terribly at.the Chesterton Society meetings, and the meetings after the meetings. My prayers are with you and Mary and your children. Pray for us!
Robin Steinmetz
August 18, 2014
I am very saddened to hear of his passing. My prayers and condolences go out to all of the Payne family.
His intellect, sense of culture and good nature will leave an ever lasting impression on everybody who knew him.
Larry Starns
August 18, 2014
Mary, Paul, John and Andrew: I am deeply saddended to hear of Ancil's passing. Only a few months ago he and I had lunch and I learned of his added health challenges. Our conversation reminded me of the enlightended and dedicated man I first met 35 years ago in Oklahoma. In mid-life he still wanted the challenge of returing to law practice. While he was very successful in his part of the equation, as often is the case the Life did not allow him the chance to excel as he should have given his great mind and legal talents. In spite of the challenges he faced both professionally and personally he showed incredible dignity and grace and never failed to see the real meaning of life and the value of his faith and family. The World has lost a kind and gentle soul that truly was a life force for those of us who knew him. Perhaps now he is in a better position to watch over you and guide us all in understanding this Great Mystery called "Life."
amy skemp
August 18, 2014
Requiescat in pace
August 16, 2014
Mary and boys...Blessings to you...He fought the good fight, ran the race...He showed up for all the justice and peace events, challenged and questioned. You rode with us to the West side for a talk about ecumenism...he understood and accepted/challenged. What a man. His struggles are over. Maybe he'll share some of the answers. The world's a better place because of Ancil. Love and best wishes, Tom and JoAnn Mason
Byron Hagan
August 15, 2014
I'll never forget the two summers I spent recently with Ancil reading the Aeneid, and speaking of all sorts of things pertaining to faith and culture. What a wonderful mentor--he will be sorely missed.
Fr. Stan Mader
August 15, 2014
Mary and family, I am saddened to hear of Ancil's death. He was a man of such varied interests and deep knowledge.
August 14, 2014
Kathy and I are deeply saddened by this news.
Ancil was a perso most dedicated to supporting the arts.
I always so enjoyed talking to him about music.
Sincerely,
Daniel Sturm
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