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Howard Brooks Obituary

Howard Leroy Brooks passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sharon M. Brooks; sons, Howard L. Brooks, M.D., and Peyton Michael Brooks; granddaughter, Jordan C. Betito (Kayser); great-grandson, Kaydan Betito; niece, Chade B. Akinmurele (Tayo); and other relatives and friends. On Monday, August 11, 2025, visitation will be held at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 26 Grant Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20011, from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 6, 2025.

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Claudette Still-Jefferies

August 11, 2025

I am just finding out about the loss of our friend and Xerox co-worker...out heard is saddened. May he rest in peace... fantastic friend, guy, manager and co-worker...claudette Still-Jefferies

Leroy Swain

August 10, 2025

Sharon and family;
Praying for your peace and comfort.

Lisa Turner

August 10, 2025

Howard, there is so much I could say, but the main thing is, you will truly be missed.

Brenda Bethea

August 6, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Gabriel's Catholic Church

26 Grant Circle N.W., Washington, DC 20011

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Gabriel's Catholic Church

26 Grant Circle N.W., Washington, DC 20011

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