Roland Roger Alexis Scharl - December 09, 2012 - Montreux, Switzerland : Roland Roger Alexis Scharl was born 8/27/1947 in Lausanne Switzerland. He has two children son (Julien Scharl) and daughter (Sophie Robert-Nicoud-Scharl). One of his big passions was collecting wine and he was very involved in politics and enjoyed big discussions about it. He really liked socializing with his friends and also traveling. He loved Jazz and Blues music and was always deeply touched by the music that his son (Julien Scharl) played for him. He was very proud of his two children. And he loves all his grand children very much. For the last few years he lived together with his girlfriend (Iliana) in Montreux Switzerland. Friday 12.9.11 he went with Iliana to the Christmas Market in Montreux. At 1pm (Europe time) he collapsed and had a sudden heart attack. Unfortunately all help was to late and he passed away.

Veronica Field-Wood-Bartlett - February 02, 2012 - Minneapolis, USA: OM MANI PADME HUM!!!!

Lynn Englesby - January 15, 2012 - Pacific City, Oregon: Lynn Englesby passed away on Sunday January 15th in Pacific City, Oregon where she moved to retire in 2011 after a long illness. Lynn was married to her husband and best friend Greg Englesby and they both raised their only child; daughter Erika. Erika had just recently given Lynn a new granddaughter. Lynn worked decades as a lead art instructor at the prodigious Bush school in Seattle. She will be missed by her family and her many friends. Rest in Peace dear Lynn.

Pelo Cat (pronounced Paylo) - December 28, 2011 - Seattle WA: A very loving boy.

Simeon Hyde Jr. - December 26, 2011 - Portland, OR. USA:

Kathleen MacLean Crosheck - February 07, 2003 - Iowa, USA:

Deer (hit by car) - February 07, 2002 - :

Starling (bird, hit fence) - February 08, 2002 - :

Hubert Arthur Squire - February 09, 2008 - Cresskill, NJ USA: Hubert "Pete" Squire was died peacefully at home with his wife and oldest daughter at his side. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a dedicated Christian who worked in service to his church for many years.

Esther Lillian Habeger Bokrosh - February 10, 2011 - Denver, Colorado USA: My mother Esther Bokrosh was born on the farm that her mother Louisa homesteaded in South Dakota in 1915. She lived through the grasshoppers and the "dirty thirtys". She moved to NY city in the late 30's where she met and married her husband Michael, when he was immediately shipping off to war. Living in Minnesota she raised her children Cathy, Marianne, and Mikietd....Had 5 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren as well as wonderful son in laws. She learned to swim when she was in her 50's and had swam for over 1000 miles. She was a Christian woman who always had time to listen to other people and their concerns. She was the kind of woman that always loved her ancestors and she was a consummate story teller. Go in Peace Esther our Dear Mother, we Love you and will meet you in our next lives....

Adella Ernesti - February 10, 2009 - Vancouver, USA: Many thanks to those of you who help my Mother along her way. She was a devout Catholic.

raymond walker - February 11, 2011 - Duncan , British Columbia, Canada: a wonderful being who radiated love and warmth and above all acceptance and serenity from his bed and wheelchair for the past 15 years. has left a devoted wife and companion of the past 50 years Sara and 2 great daughters. was an eclectic practitioner who focused on Sufism and Christianity in the latter part of his life. did appreciate any practice that enlightened.

Arthur Jay Farrington - February 12, 2008 - Tacoma, USA: Amy Farrington and her older sister sat beside their father, Arthur, along with friends when he passed away peacefully in the hospital just as the sun was about to rise.

Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen - February 13, 2009 - Long Beach California USA: Details available at: http://www.tdling.org/newsletter#pray
and http://www.tdling.org/
and La Times Article
Puja Schedule for 49 Days The following pujas/prayer sessions will be held at Thubten Dhargye Ling during the 49-day period after Ven. Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen's passing. Unless otherwise indicated, all are welcome to attend: Thursday, Feb. 26 - 2:00Pm Medicine Buddha 7:30PM Tsok Offering Thursday, Mar. 5 - 2:00PM Solitary Jigje Self-initiation (Open to those who've completed retreat only) 7:30PM Tsok Thursday Mar. 12 - 2:00PM Vajrayogini Self-Initiation (Open to those who've completed retreat only) 7:30PM Tsok Thursday March 19 - 2:00PM Medicine Buddha 7:30PM Tsok Thursday, Mar 26 - 2:00PM Solitary Jigje Self Initiation (Open to those who've completed retreat only) 7:30PM Tsok Thursday April 2 - 2:00PM Vajrayogini Self-Initiation (Open to those who've completed retreat only) (49th day) 7:30PM Tsok President's Day, around 4:00pm Feb 16th, Geshela showed that he had finished meditation in clear light, and left the body. This happened while the monks and some students were doing a ritual. The monks attending Ven. Geshela's body noticed signs that Geshela had left the body, all the monks were called upstairs to do appropriate pujas beside his body, and soon afterwards a double rainbow filled the sky to the northeast of the center. Geshela had stayed in a state of clear light meditation for about 3 days 3 hours, his body remaining unchanged for that time.