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Marvin Joanness Bazil was born on September 16, 1981 to the parents of Joanness Theophilus and Yvonne Lucia Bazil. He was the oldest of six children. Marvin was affectionately known to his siblings as "Babin," since they were unable to say the "M" in Marvin when learning to talk. Born and raised in Saint Croix United States Virgin Islands, Marvin’s early life included attending Lew Muckle Elementary and Elena Rivera Middle school. At the age of 17 the family moved to Northern Virginia where he attended and graduated from Potomac Senior High School.

Prior to developing diabetic complications, Marvin worked as a furniture installer and mover for several companies in the DMV area and completed one semester at the Art Institute of Washington. Marvin had a passion for drawing and won several awards for his artistic abilities. Most of all, he enjoyed sharing his gift with family, friends, and strangers alike. His most resent project was to draw the photo of a newly engaged couple that will be displayed at their wedding in 2019.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made the Manassas Church of the Brethren, 10047 Nokesville Road, Manassas, Virginia or a charity of your choice.

Michael “Mike” Henry Olejarz, Jr., age 79, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at his home in Haymarket, VA of congestive heart failure.

During his 36 year career with the Central Intelligence Agency, Mike served as Operations Officer and Instructor. His assignments included tours in South America and numerous temporary posting throughout the world. Mike was awarded the prestigious Intelligence Commendation Medal for his outstanding service.

Rita Jean Evans (Mollon) of Lake Ridge, Virginia departed this life on Wednesday, September 27,2017. Rita was a devoted wife to husband, James William Evans Jr.; loving mother to son, Keith Wilkens; cherished sister to brother, Frederick Mollon, and sisters; Shirley (Jerry) Bruinsma, and Diane (Robert) Fenlason; and devoted grandmother to her only grandchild, Brian Wilkens. Rita was an active member of Connection Church in Woodbridge, Virginia.

Elaine Campbell Baisden passed away at her home in Alexandria, Virginia, on September 30, 2017, after a long struggle with vascular dementia. She is survived by her husband, James K. Baisden, Col. (USAF) Ret.; sons and daughters in-law, James B. and Patty Baisden; Kenneth Baisden and Siri Ekbom; and four grandchildren, Thomas Brett Baisden, Virginia Baisden, Elsa Ekbom, and Noah Ekbom. She also has one surviving brother, Ralph Dove, and was preceded in death by her brothers Lawrence and Glenn, and her sisters Yvonne and Ardene.

Elaine was born on October 28, 1937, in Gardendale, Michigan, the daughter of the late John Harvey Dove and Louisa Campbell Dove. She spent her early years in St. Clair County, Michigan, and later moved to Lewisburg, Ohio, and graduated from Lewisburg High School. She attended the University of Dayton and the University of Connecticut.

Torlen Mae Wright, age 54, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on September 21, 2017. Beloved wife of Anthony Wright. Loving sister of Sandra Lee, Renee Moore, Sidney Rodrigues, Terri Shinjo, Alden Shinjo, Kevin Shinjo, Marsha Rodrigues, and Walter Rodrigues. Adored daughter of Toro Shinjo and Helen Lillian (Eberly) Shinjo.

A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193. Interment will be private in Hawaii