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Kenneth Merfalen Obituary

Kenneth David MERFALEN Ken Merfalen passed away November 13, 2004 in Renton, WA at the age of 51, surrounded by his loving wife Gale Merfalen, and daughters Michelle and Sirena. Ken was born in Tamuning, Guam on May 2, 1953. He earned a BA in Community Services and a MA in Public Administration from Seattle University. Ken worked for the City of Seattle for the past 20 years. He was also very active at St. Paul Church and served as a board member on the St. Paul School Commission. He enjoyed such activities as bowling, basketball and most recently volleyball. But one of his greatest joys will always be an ice cold can of Pepsi. Ken will be greatly missed by all who knew him for he brought such joy and laughter into our lives. He is survived by his wife Gale, and his two daughters Michelle and Sirena of Renton, his parents David and Remedios Merfalen of Hagatna, Guam, his two sisters Elaine Merfalen and Darlene Merfalen also of Hagatna, Guam, and all of his nephews and nieces Jason Stith, Enrique Guerrero, Stacey, Brienne and Raymond Cortez, Kyle Ishimitsu, great-niece Nia Cortez, and great-nephew P.J. Quenga. Viewing is on Friday, November 19th, 12 pm-4 pm at Greenwood Memorial Park, 350 Monroe Avenue NE, Renton. Vigil will be held on Friday, November 19th, 7 pm, at St. Paul Church, 5600 South Ryan Street, Seattle. Mass will be held on Saturday, November 20th, 10:30 am at St. Paul Church. Burial immediately following at Greenwood Memorial Park.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2004.

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Yvette Patterson

November 22, 2004

Gale, Michelle, and Sirena,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that Ken was loved by the people he worked with. He was a ray of light for us - our office counselor - and a provider of much needed comic relief. I will deeply miss his kind, generous heart. He was truly a good man.

Michael Flor

November 19, 2004

Even though 20 years have passed, I can still close my eyes, look out the window of my Harvard Avenue apartment and see Ken and his "Starsky and Hutch" car. He was a great neighbor and an even greater friend. Our condolences to Gale and the kids. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!



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Judy Poston

November 19, 2004

My prayers are with Ken's family; he was a great man and he will be missed.



Judy Poston and family

Angelyn Frazer

November 19, 2004

Dear Gale, Michelle & Sirena,



I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through during this difficult time. Ken was a great friend who you could talk to about anything. He blessed us all with his generous heart, warm spirit, and comedic talents. I am devastated by his loss and hope that the family finds peace and comfort knowing that he was loved by many. Even though the pain of losing him seems unbearable, I hope that with time the pain will subside and be replaced with the many joyous memories of your years together.



Wishing you all peace and blessings,



Love Angelyn

Elliott Bronstein

November 18, 2004

All of us at work miss Ken tremendously. It's just not the same. There's a hole in our hearts which will take a lifetime to heal.

Elliott

Carol O'Leary

November 17, 2004

Laynette, our prayers are with you. My memories of Ken will always bring a smile. Our sincere sympathies to his family.

Mannie & Judy Jaramillo

November 17, 2004

Our prayers continue to be with you and your family. Ken was a great person and will be missed.

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