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CECELIA WIRTZ Obituary
CECELIA E. (Turner) WIRTZ, Esq.
Departed this life on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, after a long illness. She is survived by her son, John A. Turner III (Kelly); brother, Joseph Moore, Tacoma, WA; sister-in-law, Lois Hopson Reeder (Keneth); grandson, John A. Turner, IV; many nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service, 11 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1514 15th St., NW, Washington, DC. Inurnment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (Pancan), 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Arrangements by JOHN T. RHINES.
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Memories and Condolences
for CECELIA WIRTZ
Priscilla Ohuoha
May 26, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Priscilla and Family
Priscilla Ohuoha
May 31, 2023
Missing you. Rest in Peace.
Dr Priscilla Ohuoha
John III
May 3, 2023
To everyone that posted, I needed and still need your love.
Thank you so much for your willingness to express out loud and in written form your comments.
They meant and mean more than you could ever believe.
Long live Howard U
Long live Harvard
Long live Omega Psi Phi
Long live Delta Sigma Theta
Thank you again and please continue to love on your friends and family.
Dr Priscilla Ohuoha
May 26, 2022
Continue to Rest In Peace.
Love Always
Priscilla Ohuoha
May 26, 2019
May you continue to Rest In Peace. I will always miss you. Love Priscilla
Brittany Pettit
June 25, 2014
Rest well Aunt Cecelia, Love you!..
Taheria Moore
June 25, 2014
I love you Aunt Cecelia, I miss you more than words can say. To my cousin John and his family, were sorry for the loss of your Mother. We love you and your in our prayers. God Bless!
Maurice White
June 12, 2014
My condolences to the John and the family. A summer flu prevents me from attending the memorial service but I am comforted with the knowledge that I was privileged to spend countless hours with her at the hospitals and hospice. I was a college classmate at Howard, a law school classmate at Harvard, lived at the same apartment building in Silver Spring, at her recommendation bought a house on her block on Girard Street, passed on to her my contact for her jobs at the law firm Morgan Lewis, and OMB, then went to OMB at her recommendation and finally both working for the federal courts our lives are forever connected. Her death is a benediction to a life of learning and accomplishment. She is resting in peace! Maurice White
June 12, 2014
Cecelia will be truly missed. She helped a lot of people at the AO with her brilliant smile and knowledge. When she was waiting in the emergency room in February and knew something was going on with me at work, she took the time to call and made sure I was okay. I will miss and cherish the time that I knew her. She will be greatly missed. Blessings from Carol Wigfall.
La Nay George
June 10, 2014
Cecelia was a beacon of light to everyone that had the pleasure of speaking with her. She was an encyclopedia of life and she will be missed abundantly. John, words can't express how sorry I was to hear of her passing. Her love for you, "the boy," and your family demonstrated the agape love that Christ has for us, His children. Ms. Cecelia, my friend and colleague, will be missed more than words can express. My prayers are with you and your family and may GOD'S love surround you all with His peace, comfort, and strength always.
Deborah Cecelia Mayronne
June 10, 2014
Dear John and Family, So very sorry for your loss. I worked with your mother at the Administrative Office (AO). Cecelia headed all of the Heritage Programs that I had the privilege to attend. And through those programs, your mother enriched all of our lives with a proud history of America. Working in the Director's office for 20 plus years, afforded me an up-close and personal appreciation for her work. Her courageous fight is over and she is now dancing with the Lord. I will be forever grateful for her words of encouragement, wisdom and comfort. Cecelia, Rest In Peace
Franklin Smith
June 8, 2014
I will forever be indebted to Cecelia for the work she did in leading the legal team in DC Public Schools during my tenure as superintendent. To John and the family, please accept my heart felt sympathy.
Roberta Torian
June 8, 2014
Cecelia and I were in the Honors program at Howard University. I saw her at the funeral of Thurgood Marshall many years ago. Hers is a tragic loss but she fought a good fight.
Roberta Griffin Torian
Dr. Allen Chin
June 8, 2014
To John and family,
Your mom, Cecelia, will always live in our hearts and prayers. I will miss her so much for our wonderful conversation and times together. May God watch over all of you during this time of grief.
Dr Priscilla Ohuoha
June 6, 2014
Cecelia was my best and dearest friend. I will forever miss her until we one day meet again. I pray that her family can find peace.
Yvette Murphy Aidara
June 5, 2014
What sad news!!! I met Cecelia iur first week at Howard University as freshmen living on the same floor in Wheatley Hall. Our paths have crossed many times over the years, including as members of Delra Sigma Theta. Each meeting was a pleasure as we passed along through families, careers and into senior citizens. My prayer is that her family, especially her son, will find some comfort in the kind words and memories of friends and colleagues. May she rest in peace.
Alesha Jones-Hernandez
June 5, 2014
I could hardly believe the news, but I am praying for your family's strength. I will miss you terribly. You were truly a guiding light.
Rosemary Malcolm
June 3, 2014
May God continue to Bless your family during this period of transition.
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