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FE de LOURDES MORALES MARKS
Prominent Hispanic attorney, died February 23, 2007 of sudden illness, at the Reston Hospital Center. Born September 27, 1955 in New York, NY, to the late Justiniana Nunez and Gilberto Morales. She leaves behind her husband of 28 years, Kenneth "Ken" Marks, Jr.; daughter, Kenisha Maria Morales Marks; sisters, Carmen Morales and Florida "Lila" Valentine; brother, Wilfredo Morales, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her brother, Juan Francisco "Guanchi" Nunez.
Fe had a distinguished legal career serving as a partner in the law firm Krooth and Altman, superintendent of the D.C. Office of Banking and Financial Institutions, an assistant secretary of the treasury under Robert Rubin, and most recently, a vice president of Fannie Mae. Fe was a former president of the Hispanic Bar Association of DC and in 2001 was named by Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the Hispanic Business's Top 50 Women.
Viewing at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 1700 Wainwright Drive, Reston, VA, Tuesday, February 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Services at St. Anne's, Wednesday, February 28 at 11 a.m. Interment on Thursday, March 1 at St. Paul's Cemetery, Lawrenceville, VA. Memorial donations may be made to: Barnard College, Office of Development, 3009 Broadway, NY, NY 10027 (attention: Fe Morales Marks Memorial Fund).
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Valerie Hicks Carson
February 2, 2017
Dear cousin sorry of hear of the passing of your wife. My prayers are with you and your family and I just saw this. It's a little late now. Still praying for you and your daughter. I can be reached through FB.
Carolyn Aufses Blashek
August 29, 2007
Dear Ken and Kenisha,
My deepest sympathies upon the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. Fe and I were at both Barnard and Columbia Law together. I will always remember her warm smile and kind heart. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you during this very sad time.
Gustavo A. Paredes
March 26, 2007
Dear Ken and Kenisha,
My sincere condolences for your loss. Fe was an incredible and unique individual who contributed mightily to the world. She represents like many of us of that era a successful role model from the first large Latino recruitment and social inclusive effort at Columbia. We, her friends, will miss her joy and exuberance for life.
Domingo Nunez,M.D.
March 26, 2007
Dear Ken and Kenisha,
those of us who knew Fe at Columbia are saddened to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
michelle whitehurst-cook
March 26, 2007
Ken, I will try to be in touch. I just learned of your dear wife's sudden death, my prayers are with you and your family. Michelle Whitehurst-Cook
Steven (Woody) Jasper
March 12, 2007
Dear Ken
I'm so sorry to learn of your loss. I met Fe at our 30th high school reunion. She had an amazing ability to connect with people right away. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, I hope you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Bill Kay
March 10, 2007
Ken:
I was so sorry to hear. I have thought about you many times over the years when remembering the glory days. My very best wishes to your family. Bill Kay
Christine Schwable Mastro
March 10, 2007
Dear Kenny and Kenisha,
Sometimes others can say it better. I share this thought with you:
"Walking by the sea, I pick up a starfish that is missing an arm. Losing you has been like that, like a limb actually was torn from my body. As I gently place it back on the sand, I notice that despite the cruel amputation, a marvelous and beautiful creature has survived. And I remember the miracle of the starfish: the arm will grow back, and it will be whole once again."
-Molly Fumia
Leslie Brown Palmieri
March 10, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan Litt
March 9, 2007
Ken:
Just saw this message. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything can do please feel free to contact me
Riki Kravitz-Frank
March 9, 2007
Ken,
My condolences to you and your daughter at this time of great sorrow. My thoughts and prayers will be with the two of you.
Larry Caruso
March 8, 2007
Ken
We are so sorry to hear about your wife. You have our deepest sympathies. All our best to you and your family.
Larry and Gail Caruso
Ken Midtbo
March 8, 2007
Dear Ken,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Although I only met her briefly, I remember her as a warm and lovely person. Please accept my condolences and prayers for you and your family.
Walter Rivera
March 8, 2007
Dear Ken:
I had the pleasure of meeting Fe when I was a freshman at Columbia College in 1973 and she was a freshman at Barnard. We shared many friends and both graduated from college in 3 years. Although we lost track of one another, I ran into Fe at a business conference in NY several years ago. She still had her warm smile and it was great to see her. I have shared the sad news of her passing with many of our classmates from Columbia/Barnard. I extend my sincere condolences to you and your family at this time of loss and reflection.
Sincerely,
Richard Davis
March 8, 2007
Dear Ken,
I heard about Fe with great sadness. I send you love and support that goes back through the years.
Liz Mandel
March 8, 2007
Dear Ken and Kenisha,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. With light and love, Liz
Joan Wan
March 7, 2007
Dear Ken and Kenisha,
I think of you often in this time of such unexpected sorrow. I hope that our friendship of so many years will help you get through this difficult time. Fe will be remembered as as a superstar who was also a dedicated wife and mother.
Earl, Martha, Matt, Alison Brooks
March 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you on the loss of your beautiful Wife and Mother. Fe had such a bright light about her that was only matched by her warm smile. I was always impressed with her focused commitment to whatever she was involved with at the time. In spite of that focus she never lost track of her first priority, her family and her love for the both of you. Our thoughts are with you.
Reba Henighan
March 6, 2007
Kenneth to you and your daughter sorry to hear about the passing of your wife and mother. May the Peace of Christ be with you!!
Lenny Speregen
March 6, 2007
Dear Ken and Kenisha,
The Speregen family send their condolences. I know that BZ would too.
Lenny Speregen
Rick & Wendy Entwistle
March 6, 2007
Ken & Kenisha,
My family and I send our heart-felt sympathy to you on the loss of your best friend, wife, and mother. Fe was truly a remarkable woman and accomplished so many things. She left an impression on everyone she touched. Her death is a tragedy for a whole community that will miss her immensely. She has left a wonderful legacy and inspiration in Kenisha. And her spirit will live on.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you now and into the future. You're a wonderful person and a great family. Thank you for sharing Fe with us.
Pamela Parker
March 6, 2007
Dear Ken,
I couldn't believe it when I was told about Fe. I am so sorry. My sincere and deepest sympathy goes out to you and Kenisha. I really don't know what to say. I know how much you loved her. This is just so completely unbelievable.
Mary Brosnan
March 6, 2007
Ken - I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Kenisha.
William Ho-Gonzalez
March 4, 2007
Dear Ken: With great sadness I express my deepest sympathy to you and the family for your loss. I have fond memories of Fe from our our undergraduate days at Columbia and when the two of you started dating in law school. I pray that the wonderful memories of the well lived life and love you shared together will provide the strength to carry you through these difficult days.
Tito Salazar
March 3, 2007
Kenneth: Our deepest simpathy in these very difficult moments to you and Kenisha from all of us The Salazar Family
Alex Rodriguez
March 2, 2007
Dear Ken,
My sincere condolences and sympathy to you and the family. I worked with Fe at Treasury and felt blessed to know her. I recently saw her at a conference and we promised to catch up. We just found out about her passing today and we are in shock. Our condolences go out to all of you, even though I know there are no words that can heal the deep lose that you suffer.
Alex Rodriguez
Former Deputy Assistant Secreatary
US Treasury
Judy Turnock
March 2, 2007
Dear Ken -- Our thoughts are very much with you. With much love from Judy Turnock and the whole Kellis Parker family.
Jose Rivera-Benitez CC'77
March 2, 2007
My sincere condolences and sympathy to Ken, Kenisha and the family. Her long time friends at Columbia have and always will remember her drive and spirit for excellence.
Delta Iota Zeta
March 1, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Lenwood Freeman Jr
February 28, 2007
Ken
Our condolences to the family at this time of passing. We saw each other last just last year at the passing of Lacy's spouse. My brother Willard and sister Helen send their deepest sympathy also.
Roger Williams
February 27, 2007
My condolences. In addition to your loss I've lost a kindred spirit and a friend. I will treasure the Book of Common Prayer that she gave me when I did a piece of calligraphy in a bible for her mother.
Brigid Haragan
February 27, 2007
My prayers are with Fe's family in this time of unexpected sorrow.
Christopher "Chris" Wilfong
February 27, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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