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VANESSA, IVELISSE, 59
Vanessa Ivelisse Riefkohl, age 59 of Southern Pines, NC and Gainesville, FL, was called home by the Lord on May 18, 2016 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
Vanessa was born on May 1, 1957 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Dr. Luis and Mrs. Olvido Lopez de Victoria. Vanessa was a Real Estate Agent for many years in Florida. She loved singing and dancing and was the lead singer for a band, V six. She was a Christian woman with strong beliefs and very devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Vanessa is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dr. Waldemar R. Riefkohl; mother, Olvido Lopez de Victoria; three children, Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl and his wife, Ellie, Vanessa Bussart and her husband, Josh and Jessica Riefkohl; four siblings, Mimi, Michelle, Lisa and Louie; five grandchildren, Kaleb, Alec, Gabriela, Amaris and Elissa; also survived by her two beloved dogs, Coco and Negri and numerous other family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May 23, 2016 from 6:00-8:00PM at Boles Funeral Home in Pinehurst. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 2:00PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Entombment to follow at Pinelawn Cemetery and celebration of life reception later that evening.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Breast Cancer Foundation, 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 480, Columbia, MD 21044.
Online condolences may be left at:
www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Pinehurst will be assisting the family.
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for VANESSA RIEFKOHL
Allison Grow
June 7, 2016
BOth my partner and I had the privilege of helping to care for Vanessa in the last few years of her life. From the first time I met her, she was such a radiantly lovely, kind and graceful person that I thought of her far more often than I saw her in the office. She will be remembered and much missed.
Allison Grow
June 6, 2016
Both my partner and I had the privilege of helping to care for Vanessa in the last few years of her life. From the very first time I met her, she was such a radiantly lovely, kind and graceful person that I thought about her far more often than I saw her in the office. She will be remembered and missed.
Jennifer Meadows
May 26, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Vanessa's passing. She was a very sweet and special person. May she rest in peace.
Cherie Coburn
May 24, 2016
Such a wonderful woman! Best wishes to the entire Riefkohl family. No doubt you are in a much better place. Sending thoughts, prayers, and love.
eric diamond
May 24, 2016
My condolences to Vanessa's family--she was a fabulous person.
Chip Skinner
May 23, 2016
Vanessa was a wonderful and strong woman. My family valued our friendship with her and Wally during their time in Gainesville. Prayers to the family as you are in our thoughts.
Rosi Fortunato
May 23, 2016
Your candle burned out long before your memory ever will.I will miss my bff,but remember her fondly especially when I see her special butterfly.
My love and prayers to Wally and the family.
XOXO
Danny McDonald
May 22, 2016
so so sorry for your loss..vanessa was a sweet lady that I had the pleasure of working with more than once....
Joni Florence
May 22, 2016
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