Palm Desert, California
Alea Norman Buktenica, 73, of Palm Desert, CA and Vergas, MN died of complications from a miraculous 18 year struggle with cancer on December 22, 2007. Born to Gilbert and Elsie Sando on October 6, 1934 in Grand Forks, ND she attended public schools and graduated from Grand Forks Central High...
Read MoreDear Norm & Family: Alea was and always will be the inspiration of the Palm Valley 9'rs. Her strength and love for all whom she was associated tought all of us how much our lives should be valued and how much a dear friend and role model Alea was. May she rest in peace and without pain with all those who have gone ahead of her and made a beautiful place for our beautiful Alea.
Barbara & Larry Sparks
January 06, 2008 | Palm Desert, CA
Dear Norm & Family
You have deepest sympathy in your loss. We didn't know Alea very long but found her be an amazing women. Fighting as she did she always was up beat and optimistic. She will be sorely missed.
We know she is going to a better place.
Dale and Marlene Graham
January 02, 2008 | Palm Desert, CA
Our condolences to Alea and her extended family. My father, her brother Fredrick Dean Sando, and my mother Vivian always spoke highly of Alea. May our Lord lift her up and comfort those who loved her.
Donald Sando
December 31, 2007 | Ft Benning, GA
Heather and I came to know and love Alea for far too short a time .. her genuineness, bright spirit and incredible fortitude will remain guiding life-principles for us to try to live up to. Our sincerest condolences to Alea's wonderful family. Remembering always, Ralph Gold
Ralph Gold
December 30, 2007 | Palm Desert
My thoughts and prayers have been with Alea these many years as she battled cancer. She will not be forgotten and my prayers are with her husband and family in their loss. I have so many memories of our school years together.
Darlene McNamee
December 28, 2007 | Lompoc, CA
