Obituaries
Richard Lawrence O'Keeffe
Richard Lawrence O'Keeffe passed away on September 19, 2023. He worked in Aramco as an Instrument Engineer in Ras Tanura and Juaymah Gas Plant from 1981 to 1991. He was known as a member of the Eastern Province Road Runners, and Ras Tanura Darts Team.
Gregory L. Nelson
Gregory L. Nelson, son of Dick and Liz Stenstrom, passed away September 17, 2023 in Rancho Murieta, CA. Gregory graduated from Najmah School, class of 1979.
Farrel Dame
Retired Chief Petty Officer Farrel "Gene" Dame, 86, of Shiloh, Illinois passed away September 12, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Illinois. Gene grew up on a farm in Southern Illinois and was known for being a sharpshooter as a young teenager.
Ferdinand Wellman
Ferdinand "Jim" Wellman, born March 19, 1932, in Lafayette, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023. A man of exemplary character and versatility, Jim's life was marked by service, ingenuity, and a profound love for his community and family.
Josephine Haywood
Josephine (Jo) Haywood passed away following a long illness on 30 August 2023. She and her husband Charles (Chas) were part of the Aramco community during the 1970s and '80s, departing in '91 for the UK. They were also affiliated with the LDS group.
Juliette Bartlett
For our irreplaceable Mum, A lovely, vibrant, incredibly brave woman, Juliette was willing to leave New York, where she worked, to travel to Saudi Arabia, with William R. Bartlett (our father). Mum always loved travel and thought the experience was everything she dreamed of – to explore other countries and cultures – and always to learn.
Abdulaziz D. Al Falih
Abdulaziz D. Al Falih passed away on August 25, 2023. Mr. Falih worked for Saudi Aramco for 47 years, having held the position of Vice President, Materials Supply for 18 of those years. He retired from that position in 1997. He is remembered by a number of his Saudi and American friends for his keen wit and management style.
John Lorraine Davis III
Pioneering ophthalmologist Dr. John Lorraine Davis III, 81, of Greensboro, NC, died Friday morning, August 25, 2023, due to pneumonia and complications from Parkinson's Disease. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6th at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Greensboro, NC.
Juliette Bustillo Bartlett
Juliette Bustillo Bartlett, 90, passed away peacefully in her Encinitas home she shared with her daughter Jennifer Bartlett Zelles, son-in-law Craig Zelles and granddaughter Catalina Zelles on August 25, 2023.
Helen Streaker
It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Helen Streaker on Thursday, August 24th, 2023. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023, at 4:00 pm. Dinner will be served at 5:00pm at Fadi’s on Mason Rd., 21792 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77449.
Jeffrey Kim Niemann
Jeffrey Kim Niemann, 75, of Jacksonville, passed away on Friday August 18, 2023 at The Grove in Jacksonville surrounded by his loved ones. Jeff was born October 17, 1947 in Gary, Indiana the son of Herman Henry Carol and Inez (Talkemeyer) Niemann. He grew up with his older brother, Eric.
Doris Marie Rumbutis Baker
Doris Marie Rumbutis Baker, R.D.H. was born July 22, 1937 to Stanley and Sophie (Kosowski) Rumbutis in Utica, New York and passed peacefully in her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico where she resided for over 36 years, the evening of August 17, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.