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Although I am in California my prayers and my heart are there with you
diana reid (jeffries)
February 21st, 2012 at 12:00am
MY SINCERE SYMPHATHY TO THE COLUMBEL FAMILY. MR. COLUMBEL WAS A VERY LOVELY MAN. HE NEVER FAILED TO HAVE SOMETHING FUNNY TO SAY WHEN HE SAW ME. HE WILL BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU.
SUSAN PEOPLES
February 21st, 2012 at 12:00am
Hey Allie, I just left a message on your voice mail in regard to your Dad's passing. I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I only met him once when you returned to Howard at the begining of our second year. Anyway, thank you for sending me the email with the obituary link. Please give my condolences to your Mom and your family and stay strong my "sista". Call me when you are ready to talk.
Marshall (Dwain) Edwards
February 21st, 2012 at 12:00am
I went on 2 or 3 Washington D.C. bus trips with Mr. Colombel, chaperoning high school kids. I soon came to admire and respect him for his compassion and empathy for the children as well as his love of serving his community. R.I.P.
Karyn R.
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:00am
Deepest sympathy for the loss of a legend. Mr C and his family were family to mine, and I think back on all of the fond memories with him-many of which he captured on film. He was one of a kind!
Jeff DeYoung
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:00am
To Pierre (and family).....Just to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. From an "old" classmate and friend. Richard (Butch) and Emma Adams
Richard (Butch) Adams
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:00am
We will always remember the wonderful gatherings at the Colombel's.. Maurice was a terrific cook - how we always looked forward to his ribs. There were the best we have ever tasted, bar none. Maurice seemed to be interested in everything and we always learned new things from him. His commitment to the schools and to kids built our respect for him even more. We will miss his generous and humanistic spirit. Our sympathy goes out to Betty, raig, Keith, and Allison
Ron and Nancy Crowell
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:00am
Mr Colombel will forever be remember
Bobby & Eunice Walker
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:00am
Move over Don Cornelius - another "Living Legend" is coming your way! Our hearts are broken and we extend our deepest sympathies to Betty and her brigade.
Ric & PJ Bubin
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:00am
It is truly a great loss to not only the Colombel family but the covert community as well. He will definitely be missed, but never forgotten by me or the Class of "99". CB was at just about ever athletic event I was in. Reinforcing discipline,a old joke, and a candid picture was what you got every time. My condolence to the Colombel family, we love you "C-Nilla"
Morgan Bailey
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:00am
I will pray for your family Keittra, I'm here for you.
Alethea Price
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:00am
God Bless the entire Colombel Family, extensions, friends..etc. I pray that your Papa's love and kindness continue thru all his future generations.
Alia Chapman
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:00am
My prayers are with the family. I worked with Mr. Colombel at Whirlpool. He was a wonderful person, always friendly and pleasant. I could tell that he was a family man as he would always talk about his wife and children. He also loved to share pictures his children, especially his baby daughter. I am sure he will be greatly missed.
Toni Gill-Pearson
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:00am
My sincere sympathy to the Colombel Family. I was saddened to hear of Maurice's passing. I knew Maurice from our years at Whirlpool. He was such a fun loving, kind and considerate man. He always had a smile and a twinkle in his eyes. I last saw Maurice about seven years ago at a Club 18 Dinner/Dance and he gave me a big hug. My thoughts and prayers will be with you at this most difficult time.
Cathy (Wade) Taber
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:00am
Maurice's smiling presence has been missed in our halls for many years. His grace and loving care for students and the entire Covert family were a true blessing. We know that he is busy snapping pictures with the pearly gates as a frame and videos with heavnely hosts singing and harp music in the background. Our prayers and love are with the family always.
Sherry Meyer
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:00am
I worked with Mr. Maurice Colombel at Whirlpool. I was saddened to hear of his passing. He will be greatly missed. My prayers goes out to his family.
Kathryn Thompson-Barber
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:00am
Dearest Betty,
June Parker
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:00am
Hello Allison,
Jasmine Sebaggala
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:00am
Maurice was a special soul, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, and a very dear person in my life. Memories of my time at the Colombel home are filled with warmth,the best ribs, true NO gumbo, pina coladas and good times. It was an honor to be included in his life. My thoughts are with you all.
Jenny Shedd
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:00am
what a great man, great family, a pleasure and honor to met and known him. Sincerely Ronald B. Gamble
Ronald B. Gamble
February 24th, 2012 at 12:00am
I remember Mr.Colombel from the short time we worked together at Whirlpool Corp. He will surely missed.
V. Fleming
February 24th, 2012 at 12:00am
May peace and blessings be with you and your family Allison.I am praying for your strength.
Rasminee' Harris
February 24th, 2012 at 12:00am
The family is in my prayers. May the good LORD continue to bless you real good. Just take one day at a time and the LORD will see you through.
Elaine Holmes
February 24th, 2012 at 12:00am
My deepest condolences to the Colombel family. I have such fond memories of Maurice's smile, his friendliness and his sense of humor. Of course I will also always remember the joy of eating Maurice's ribs (and Betty's peach cobbler). Among Maurice's many other contributions to the world, he sure had a gift of cooking those ribs! We were blessed to be able to know Maurice and he will forever live in our hearts.
Shannon Carney Sensibar
February 24th, 2012 at 12:00am
Betty,
John & Sandy Savillo
February 24th, 2012 at 12:00am
To Betty and family, Your loved one has passed,but will never leave your heart and memories. You have my deepest sympathy. I will continue to keep you and family in my prayers.
Lucille Moore
February 25th, 2012 at 12:00am
Maurice and Betty "took us in" when I was a young, single mother with three children and had no place to go during Thanksgiving and Christmas. I will forever be grateful. My grown children will never forget...the gumbo, the ribs, the fun and laughter ...but most importantly, the love.
Gloria Garner
February 25th, 2012 at 12:00am
mrs.betty my prayers goes out to you and family. During this difficult time may God bless you and the entire family
Lillie Wamlle
February 25th, 2012 at 12:00am
We were so blessed to have been able to know Maurice as well as you, Betty, and your family. He was such a friendly, kind, and generous man who we enjoyed being with. His photography work will always be a part of both our house as well as in Japan through his being the wedding photographer for Mike's and Makiko's wedding. We will keep you all in our prayers!
David and Sandy Boyle
February 25th, 2012 at 12:00am
Great, great man. I'll always remember Mr. Colombel.
Terry D Boyle
February 25th, 2012 at 12:00am
My prayers are with you and your family may the lord give your family the strength today and forever may god bless you on this day as he walk with the family
Grayson
February 25th, 2012 at 12:00am
I did not realize until some years later in life, Maurice was mentoring me in my early years there in Covert. This is a very difficult time for the Colombel family and all who know them. Enrique (Moto) y Grace
Enrique y Grace Martinez
February 25th, 2012 at 12:00am
As a classmate of Allison's, I was very saddened to hear of Mr. Colombel's passing. 17-1/2 years ago, Mr. Colombel was kind enough to take albums full of beautiful pictures of our wedding, and all these years later they are displayed throughout our house, and shown to our students and guests. These pictures are now more than just a record of our wedding ceremony, however. They have become a testimony to the kindness, skill, and thoughtfulness of Mr. Colombel, and I believe that countless others besides us have also been blessed in countless ways for having known him. Our thoughts and earnest prayers for God's comfort, care and strength are with all of you who mourn the passing of a true gentleman. With prayers and love, Mike and Makiko Boyle, Tokyo, Japan.
Mike Boyle
February 28th, 2012 at 12:00am
We will be praying for you God will comfort and keep you all
Vincent and Deloris Gowens
March 3rd, 2012 at 12:00am
he was a great person to be around & always had a smile on his........RIP my friend......it was an honor to know you
Jason J. Forrest
March 3rd, 2012 at 12:00am
Dear Betty and family,
Ben Behrman
March 13th, 2012 at 12:00am
You and your beautiful dog are aaimzng, moving, and have moved me to tears. Thank you for your wonderful sharing of what seem like almost intimate moments between the two of you. Such devotion and love between you both is truly a beautiful thing to behold. Thank you, Thank you. Health and Happiness to you and all you hold dear.
Tanya
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:00am
