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Harold Kempkes Obituary

KEMPKES - Harold M. September 9, 2008 of West Seneca, NY; husband of the late Ruth (nee Moore); father of Kathleen (Michael) Scanlon, Karen Kempkes and Donna Kempkes; grandfather of Brian (Julie), Christopher (Jennifer) and Matthew Scanlon and Jeremy Seneca; great-grandfather of Joshua, Mackenzie, Kathryn and Amanda; brother of Edward Kempkes; also survived by nieces and nephews; dear companion of Lizzy and Posey. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 9:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Queen of Heaven Church at 10:15 AM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels for W.N.Y.

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Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2008.

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Jim & Sheila Winter

September 13, 2008

To the Kempkes family,
I was sorry to read about the passing of your father. I worked with him at the News and have fond memories of our time there. Although we are half way around the world, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Patti Draper

September 11, 2008

Dear Karen and Jeremy and Kempkes Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I know how well you sisters watched over your Dad and I am sure it made all the difference in his later years.
You have our sincere condolences.
Patti and Kody

Linda Malobecki

September 11, 2008

Dear Donna, Karen, and Kathy,
Your father was blessed with you as his faithful daughters. I know he will be missed by you all. Prayers and love,
Linda Shannon Malobecki

Ellen Bourn

September 11, 2008

May you all be blessed at this special time. Angels will surely carry your Dad to Heaven on their wings.
Blessings,
Ellen Bourn

Norman Brzezniak

September 11, 2008

Dear Karen,my sincere condolences and prayers. Norm Brzezniak

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