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Peter Butterfield Obituary

December 14, 1947 - September 11, 2016 In lieu of flowers, remembrance contributions may be made to: UC Regents in Memory of Peter Edward Butterfield, earmarked for the Dr. Antoni Ribas Melanoma Research Fund and sent to UCLA Department of Medicine/Hematology-Oncology, Attn: Mauricia Torres, Box 951678, 11-244 Factor Building, Los Angeles, CA 90095-168.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Sep. 13, 2016.

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Sandra and Bud Brown

September 17, 2016

We are so very sad to hear of Peter's death. He was a wonderful person. We were honored to have had him in our lives for a brief but happy time.

samantha and george Olenik

September 13, 2016

MY DARLING LAURIE -

words are so difficult to express right now as you travel this difficult journey of grief for your beloved Peter. please know we are thinking of you every moment and know that he will live on in the hearts of you and Peter's family and everyone who luved him.
Our deepest luv, my darling girl and condolences.

much luv and caring.....sami

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