The Rev. Johanna Boeke

The Rev. Johanna “Jopie” Boeke died on June 28, 2026, at the age of 88 (1937−2026).

Jopie is survived by her daughters, Elinore Boeke and Diana Boeke, her grandchildren, Zachary Ludwig, Juliana Ludwig, and Alexander Ludwig and her sister-in-law, Ria Leoni Baarslag. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Richard F. Boeke, and her brother, Theodoor Baarslag.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Goodwin House Alexandria, 4800 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria VA 22311. The service will also be livestreamed via Zoom.

Zoom Information: Meeting ID: 876 3096 0788; Passcode: 046119

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:|
• Goodwin Living Foundation, 4800 Fillmore Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311.
• Culmore Clinic, Post Box 8332, Falls Church VA 22041

UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared online or mailed to Diana Boeke, 4435 Wood Edge Rd., Troy VA 22974.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com.

The Rev. David W. Farrington

The Rev. David Warren Farrington died on June 19, 2026, at the age of 85 (1940−2026).

David is survived by his first wife Barbara Roberts, his daughter Carolyn Farrington, his older sister Joyce Hofstra, and his nephews John Hofstra, Mark Paine Hofstra and family, and Mark Stuart Hofstra and family. He was widowed from his best friend Carole Ciccone.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Shirley Meetinghouse, 41 Brown Rd, Shirley MA 01464.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s own choosing. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

The Rev. Dr. Nancy W. Kratochvil

The Rev. Dr. Nancy “Nana” W. Kratochvil died on June 7, 2026, at the age of 89 (1937−2026).

Nana is survived by her children, Richard Roy Florey, II, and Tina Shoemaker, adopted daughter Stacy Kawamura, step-children, John Rogers Kratochvil, III, and Melanie Kratochvil, siblings, Terry Wilson, Ron Wilson, Thomas Wilson, and Rohamah Canfield, grandchildren, Bradley Truett, Richard Roy Florey, III, Ashleigh Ann Florey, Michael Florey, Anthony Florey, and Aaron Kawamura, great-grandchild Angelina Parker; as well as many nieces, nephews, and members of her extended family.

A funeral service was held on June 18, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s own choosing. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

The Rev. Dr. Brock H. Leach

The Rev. Dr. Brock H. Leach died on May 25, 2026, at the age of 67 (1958–2026).

Brock is survived by his brother John Leach, his wife Julie Leach, his children, Joshua Leach and Elizabeth Savage, and his grandchildren, Charles Davies Savage and Naomi May Savage.

A celebration of Brock’s life will be planned later.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to the following organizations:

Donations may also be made to any of the many organizations and causes dear to Brock’s heart. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

The Rev. Richard M. Fewkes

The Rev. Richard M. Fewkes died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 89 (1936–2026).

Richard is survived by his partner Connie Joy Johnson; his four children, Charles Buckley, James Buckley, Kenneth Buckley, and Jennifer Loring; his 10 grandchildren, Adam Buckley, Andrew Buckley, Nathan Buckley, Kenneth Buckley Jr., Katelyn Buckley, Eric Buckley, Allison Cabral, Julia Cabral, Elijah Loring, and Marlena Loring; and his five great-grandchildren, Claire, Caroline, and Mary Buckley, and Jonathan and Hannah Buckley. He is also survived by his sister Maxine Batrawi.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life Reception will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 11, 2026, at the First Parish in Norwell, 24 River Street, Norwell MA 02061. All are welcome to attend. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Parish in Norwell Ministry Fund, 24 River St., Norwell MA 02061. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be emailed to Jennifer Loring at jennloring72@yahoo.com or mailed to 129 Elm Street, Stoneham MA 02180.

The Rev. Dr. Paul S. Johnson

The Rev. Dr. Paul S. Johnson died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 82 (1944–2026). Paul is survived by his wife, Carol Rowan, his children, Kristin Johnson and David Johnson, and his granddaughter, Rowan Johnson.

A memorial service is being planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meadville Lombard Theological School, 180 N Wabash Ave #700, Chicago IL 60601. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be sent to Carol Rowan at 1537 NE Cedar St, Unit 142, Jensen Beach FL 34957.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website. If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com

The Rev. Roy W. Reynolds

The Rev. Roy Winston Reynolds died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 81 (1944–2026).

Roy is survived by his wife Jean Lamer; his daughter Tonya Ricks (David); his grandson Braden Ricks; and his great-grandchildren Beckett, Bonnie, and Brysse Ricks. He is also survived by his sister Anne Buckner, his brother Joseph Reynolds, his niece and caregiver Tiffany Buckner Sholar, his nieces Kaithlyn Paschall and Makayla Sachse, and their mother Dianna Pettit, along with many treasured grandnieces and grandnephews.

A memorial service celebrating Roy’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the First Christian Church in Morehead, 227 E Main St, Morehead KY 40351.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages acts of kindness and community service in Roy’s memory, honoring his lifelong dedication to compassion, music, and unity. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

The Rev. Duke T. Gray

The Rev. Duke T. Gray died on April 21, 2026, at the age of 87 (1938–2026).

Duke is survived by his children, Theodore “Ted” Gray and Arthur Gray, his grandchildren, Lillian, Emalyn, Aaric, Eleana, and Thomas Gray, his sisters-in-law, Ann-Jane Wong and Bridget Hughes, his brother-in-law Ronald Carter, his nephews, Richard Rogers and Mark Rogers and his great-nieces and great-nephew, Julie, Becky, Heather, and Matthew.

A visitation and funeral service were held on Friday, May 8, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s own choosing. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

The Rev. Dr. Natalie M. Fenimore

The Rev. Dr. Natalie M. Fenimore died on April 15, 2026, at the age of 68 (1958−2026). Natalie is survived by her husband Charles “Chuck” Fenimore, their children John and Helen, her step-children Paul and Rachel, her step-grandchildren, and her sister Hermanetta Smith.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset NY 11030.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rev. Dr. Natalie M. Fenimore Scholarship Fund at Starr King School for the Ministry, 414 13th Street, Suite 700, Oakland CA 94612. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be sent to Chuck Fenimore, c/o Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset NY 11030.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website. If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com

The Rev. Dr. Douglas W. Gallager

The Rev. Dr. Douglas “Doug” W. Gallager died on April 8, 2026, at the age of 79 (1946−2026). Doug is survived by his wife Celia Thurston, and his sons David Gallager, John Gallager, and James Thurston.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 3 pm at Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills MI 48304.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Detroit Public Radio, 4600 Cass Avenue, Detroit MI 48201. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be sent to Celia Thurston at 32170 Lahser Road, Beverly Hills MI 48025.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website. If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com