Obituaries
Robert Michael Toronyi
Dr. Robert (Bob) Michael Toronyi passed away February 28, 2023 surrounded by his wife Cheryl and sons, Chris and Brian. Bob was born in Newark, NJ to Michael and Vilma Toronyi. He grew up in a modest house where he lived with his brother Ron, his parents, uncles Joseph and Andrew, and his maternal grandfather.
Robert N. Ahern
Robert N. Ahern, 74, of Avon, beloved husband of Miriam (Knowles) Ahern, passed away peacefully Friday, February 24th, 2023. Born January 10th, 1949 in Hartford, he was the son of the late Edward and Norma (Artese) Ahern.
Helen Louise Nelson Goodman
Mrs. Helen Louise Nelson Goodman, 90, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Born April 5, 1932 in Allegan County, Michigan she was a daughter of the late Venzel Nelson and Lillie Doster Nelson.
Michael E. Sterner
Ambassador Michael E. Sterner died at the age of 94 on February 15, 2023, in Washington, D.C. He suffered a stroke in late December 2022, from which he never fully recovered. Michael Sterner was a career United States diplomat for 25 years.
Renate Bou-Saada
Renate Bou-Saada passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the age of 84. She was employed by Aramco Services Company from 1977 until her retirement in 2000.
Allan Taylor
Allan Taylor passed away on 8th February 2023 in Huddersfield, W. Yorkshire, UK. Allan started work with Aramco in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia in 1973. He was 30 years old and from Netherton, West Yorkshire, a small village outside Huddersfield, high up on the Yorkshire moors.
Anna Latrelle Gifford
Anna Latrelle Gifford known to family and friends as Lori, passed away February 6, 2023 peacefully at home with family by her side. She is survived by her husband James of 54 years and their son Jace and his wife Sarah and grandsons Leif and Eli.
Mohammad Sharif
Late Mohammad Sharif, badge #72876, Ex-Senior Reservoir Engineer, Petroleum Engineering Department, Saudi Aramco, died in Karachi on February 06, 2023. He joined Saudi Aramco in December 1974 and worked until December 1985.
Ralph Schlagenhauf
On Sunday, February 5, Jerry Schlagenhauf transitioned from our world with great bravery, grace and peace, in the comfort of his own home. His sons Kyle and Erik were holding his hands, his wife Ann was near and he was surrounded by the love and support of his adoring family.
Gokaraju Vijay Kumar
With great sadness, we announce the passing of devoted father, husband and son Gokaraju Kumar. Mr. Kumar was born on December 29, 1952 in Madras (presently Chennai), in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
Richard Paul Smith
Richard Paul Smith, 63 of Houston passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 after a brief but serious encounter with cancer. Richard was born May 9, 1959 in Midland, Michigan to Kenneth Selwyn Smith and Clara Kaczynski Smith.
Roberto Rudico Laurel
Roberto Rudico Laurel was born near Hebbronville, Texas on 2-18-1931. Roberto's parents, Amadeo Carlos Laurel and Maria Valdez Laurel, had three sons; Amadeo, Roberto ("Rudy" or "Bob)," and Victor (Patricia) and one daughter, Olga Laurel Vela. Roberto was married to Aurora Pena Laurel.