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Christopher Ma Obituary
CHRISTOPHER YI-WEN MA (Age 61)
Died on November 23, 2011. He was a senior vice president of The Washington Post Company and a trustee of Sidwell Friends School. He is survived by his wife, Nathalie Gilfoyle; his daughter, Olivia Ma and her husband, Sean Kelly; his son, Rohan Ma; his mother, Margaret Ma; two sisters, Louise and Kathryn; and a brother, Philip. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 11 a.m. at the Sidwell Friends School Robert L. Smith Meeting Room, 3825 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sidwell Friends School for the Christopher Ma Fund for Interdisciplinary Studies, 3825 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016.
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Paul Compton
December 5, 2011
I extend my deepest sympathies. Chris had numerous outstanding qualities. His combination of intelligence, creativity and kindness will always be remembered.
November 30, 2011
Dear Nat,
Love and deepest sympathy for your loss. I wish you much strength and courage in this sad and difficult time. Condolences to you and your family.
Lucy Correll, Amsterdam Holland
Connie Poten
November 29, 2011
My heart goes out to Nathalie and family. What a brilliant man
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