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RICHARD HOLDEN Obituary


RICHARD W. HOLDEN (Age 86)  
Longtime active resident of the City of Fairfax, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2017. He is survived by his daughter, Sherry Suon (Greg) and son, Gregg Holden (Joyce). He is also survived by three grandchildren, Jeff Holden, Jason Suon and Jamie Erd; along with seven great-grandchildren and a sister, Betty (Bernie) Fowler. The family will receive friends for a viewing from 9:30 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 9 at Demaine Funeral Home-Fairfax. Online condolences may be sent at:http://www.dignitymemorial.com/  demaine-funeral-home-fairfax  

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 3, 2017.

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Mary Gregware

December 8, 2017

A great man, helped me through some difficult times. Always lending a hand or a shoulder to lean on. Have great memories of the good old times on Virginia Street.

December 4, 2017

So sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Bruce and Mary Mohler

Holly Boyers

December 4, 2017

What wonderful memories I have of riding with you. Two complete opposites with the same mindset. If you can't have fun it ain't worth doing it. Tell Hap & Billie I said Hey!! Love ya Richard

Linda Collins

December 3, 2017

So very sorry for the loss of Richard. May all your fond memories sustain you through this difficult time. Richard was a wonderful man and always gracious. Always smiling and lending a helping hand. I was truly blessed to have known him.

Terry and Barbara Richards

December 3, 2017

So very sorry for your loss.

Gregg Holden

December 3, 2017

Missing my best buddy, Love you always!

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