Membership Updates

Remembering Grace Roe

Suzanne Laura  “Grace” Roe- September 29, 1950 – August 19, 2019

 San Diego – Suzanne Florence Primeau, 68, was born on Long Island, NY, to Florence Emily Bradley and Stanley Phileas Primeau, the middle child between two brothers, Wayne and Stan.

Later on, she would use the names of Laura and Grace. Beloved by all who knew her, the name “Grace” was a perfect reflection of her well-lived life. Her passions included poetry, mystery novels, crosswords, caring for her family & others, organization, and cooking on a budget.

Grace is survived by her large extended family, her brothers and husband Bill, her third, and their only child Alwin, and her first two children Stephen and Deborah Mangum, by her first husband. The four had moved from New York to San Diego in the late ’70s. She married Bill in 1985.

Grace will best be remembered for her love of God and generosity of spirit, in spite of her health and life challenges – from childhood until the end of her time on earth. Surrounded by her San Diego family, days after suffering a massive brain hemorrhage, she came to rest in the peace of God’s loving care.

We pray that Grace’s life is celebrated for the gift of her presence and that her kindness of spirit is carried in our hearts and souls like the lights of the stars in heaven, to show us the way of goodness in our lives.

Grace’s ashes will be scattered at sea with her husband’s upon his passing. A Memorial Service will be held on her birthday. For details, point your browser to http://RoeMemorial.TBZ.one

Remembering Aswan Karapetian

by Farrah Karapetian, posted on Facebook by Hamidatun Karapetian

Remembering Hadrian Fraval

Robiyan Easty offered this tribute to Hadrian Fraval, who passed away due to a heart attack on August 7th (posted on the Subud around the World Facebook group).
Yesterday Hadrian Fraval, a very dear brother, passed over to the world beyond. May God grant great strength and guidance to his wife Halina and all the children to bear the physical loss of such a special person.
We are all special in some way, but for me, Hadrian is an extra special person, both as a human being and in his sincerity, generosity and hard work for Subud over four decades. Hadrian’s was the only enterprise making a substantial contribution to the WSA in recent times, saving it from canceling important activities. He will be gratefully remembered by many as the sponsor of the 100k enterprise competition in Freiburg. And he will be fondly remembered by many as an International Helper for Zone 1+2, not just once but but for two four year periods.
Let’s go back to the beginning. In the ’70s Hadrian was chair of Loudwater group during the rebuilding of the farmhouse into a superb Sudud venue. The many willing members did all but the most specialised work with their own hands, learning the trades as they went. It took us more than 3 years of weekends. At the tail end of this period we converted a former school near Loudwater into 6 flats, of which Hadrian had one and I also, a project ably led by Maxwell Fraval without advantage to himself. The bonds formed were never broken as we later fanned out all over the world.
Hadrian went to Melbourne to run Rofin Australia, a laser and optics company, which had been started by his father as an agency of Rofin UK, which itself had been started by Hanafi Fraval and partners. Rofin UK was eventually taken over, while Rofin Australia prospered under Hadrian’s management.
Then the circle closed again. In 2010-14 Hadrian and I worked together again as directors of WSA, he as the rep for Zone 1+2 . We had an unusual degree of togetherness on this hardworking WSC, with Hadrian’s experience as an IH ever present.
God speed dear brother. I am sad for us, but happy for you in the certainty that you did all that you needed to do here and will continue to be very active in the Great Life.

Remembering Mardiah Gleeson

Mardiah Gleeson passed away on February 2, 2017. She is greatly missed by her family and friends. Her casket displays their love.

Member Updates, January 2017

New Members:
Christopher Carey (San Diego)

Births
Asher Gray Helmer, grandson of Lalia & Hamilton Helmer (Palo Alto)

Deaths:
Latif Marrotti (Los Angeles)
Hadjiah Lamas (Los Angeles)
Fathunah Alford (Santa Barbara) (Photo below)

Member News- April 2015

New Members
Nancy Hunh (Palo Alto)
Pam Rosen (Santa Barbara)
Moon Savage (Santa Cruz)

Members Moving
Lucien and Gabriella Pevec
(from Colorado to Arcata)

Weddings
Lilianna Koenig & Anthony Parker (Marin)

Births

Halima Riparetti (Owen and Raphaela Riparetti – Santa Barbara)

Brooklyn Elena Payne, Renata Reid’s granddaughter (San Diego)

Birth: Brooklyn Payne

Welcome Brooklyn,  Renata Reid’s granddaughter!

Welcome Camilo Abel

Camilo Abel, born May 28, 2014 to Duny and Joana Casteñeda, Palo Alto Subud.

Camilo Abel Casteñeda
Camilo Abel Casteñeda

Welcome Selvaretnam Family!

Sodan and Irina Selvaretnam are now part of Palo Alto Subud.  Prior to moving to the bay area, Sodan was in Los Angeles starting a business, and Irina and children were living in Germany.

 

Welcome! Daniel Greene joins Palo Alto Subud

Daniel Greene was became the newest member of Palo Alto Subud in May.  A student at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, he is conducting intervention research to measure the effect of helpful suggestions in online courses.  This is part of broader Stanford research related to determining the effectiveness of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses).

WELCOME! Tutut Sas joins Sonoma Subud

Tutut Sas  is a new member and Communications Officer for Sonoma Subud.

WELCOME! Lucia Cargill moves to Palo Alto Subud

Lucia Cargill has moved from the east coast and is now part of Palo Alto Subud.

WELCOME! Margarite Charney moves to Sonoma Subud

Margarite Charney has moved from Oregon Subud, and is now with Subud Sonoma.

The Selvaratnam Family Joins Palo Alto Subud

Sodan and Irina Selvaretnam are joining the Palo Alto Subud.  Sodan has been starting a business in L.A., while his wife and children have been living in Germany.  Sodan is now joining us for latihan and his wife and children will be moving from Germany soon.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Welcome to Leah Rose born Dec. 31, 2013!

Leah Rose Zasloff making music
Leah Rose Zasloff making music

Leah Rose was born Dec. 31st to thrilled David Zazloff and Illiana Rose (Los Angeles)

Welcome Leah and best wishes to the whole family

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Felix Martin born Dec. 27, 2013!

Félix Martin was born Dec 27th to proud parents Nobuko and Morgan Martin (Los Angeles)

Many congratulations and best wishes to the family !

WELCOME Suse Calvo, new member Sacramento Subud!

A warm welcome to Suse Calvo, who was opened recently in Sacramento Subud!

WELCOME Nelly Garcia, new member Berkeley / Walnut Creek!

A warm welcome to Nelly Garcia, who was opened March 19, 2014  at Berkeley Subud. She lives closer to Walnut Creek, so will be attending latihan there too. She also met with Palo Alto helpers too.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Sybil Florence Tran born Feb 21, 2014!

Sybil Florence Tran was born Feb 21, 2014 to Brigitte and Lou Tran (San Diego)

She’s a bundle of joy of 6lbs, 8oz.

Welcome to Sybil and congratulations to the whole family!

Rochanah Weissinger passed January 15, 2014

Longtime Subud member Rochanah Weissinger passed away unexpectedly  on January 15, 2014. She will be greatly missed by her family and the many friends she has made over the years.

Rochanah was a member in Marin, LA and most recently Chico.  She served as a Helper, California Chairman and Zone 7 Representative for WSA.  She was a strong advocate for others and she was a steadfast friend of the Cuban members.  She will be deeply missed by all.