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Gisela Handal Obituary

HANDAL, Gisela Antonia, 81, of Sandston passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Michel Handal; parents, Max and Ruth Rechtsteiner; sister, Karin Hauri; and brother, Rene Richter. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Phelps (Chris) and Monique Carpenter (John); grandchildren, Michel, Steven and Austin; sisters, Britta Kloeck and Vera Gover; brother, Juergen Richter; and cousin, Ursula Tucker. Gisela loved gardening, traveling and baking from old family recipes. Known for her strong will and independent spirit, she left a lasting impression on everyone she met. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. Online condolences may be made at nelsenrichmond.com.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Apr. 16, 2023.

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