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Obituary for Myrtle Beatrice Goodwin Myrtle Beatrice Goodwin , RN, PhD (Bea), aged 92, of New York City, passed away peacefully on May 21 in New York City. She was born on December 15, 1932, in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Goodwin earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University and went on to complete her Master’s and PhD at New York University. With a profound dedication to nursing education, she became a professor and later served as Dean of Nursing at CUNY Lehman College, where she inspired generations of nursing students and helped shape the future of the profession. Her career included work with the National League for Nursing, where she served as a member of the Board of Review for Baccalaureate and Graduate Education, through which she influenced national standards for nursing education. In 1973, as a consultant for the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), she helped establish and develop the first nursing and midwifery education program at the Catholic University in Chile, South America. After her retirement in 1998, she was invited to return to NYU’s College of Nursing as a professor ad honorem, where she had the opportunity to lead a Latin American project supporting the development of nursing research and education in nearly eight countries across Central and South America—a mission she continued until 2019. Dr. Goodwin also distinguished herself through military service, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force Nurse Corps and the Air National Guard, where she served from 1960 to 1982. As a flight nurse and Chief Nurse of the Air Evacuation Unit, she participated in critical missions during the Vietnam War, including medical evacuations for wounded American soldiers in remote and high-risk environments. Her work exemplified her lifelong commitment to care, both in practice and education. She was one of the founders and first editors of IMAGE, known today as The Journal of Nursing Scholarship. Dr. Goodwin believed deeply in nursing as a human science. Compassion, respect for human beings, justice, freedom, and service were central to her life. She loved birds and was a devoted reader and quiet writer. In her Letter to Dear Friends on September 11, 2001, she wrote: “…To see the smoke still rising from the hole in a skyline we all loved evokes a stillness in your soul… a stillness of profound sadness; a dam of tears held back by fierce resolve; a grief not only for the moment but for humankind and its loss of innocence, an aching desire to comfort the children who have lost parents, the parents who have lost sons and daughters, the spouses who have lost mates. It is difficult to awaken from the stillness, to what now seems trivial—yet, perhaps, important; useless—yet, perhaps, worthwhile.” She closed: “…Finally, we can take comfort in the realization that the tremendous good of the many has once again outweighed the tremendous evil of a few. The scale is tipped toward good. Peace and love. — Bea” Global health became her passion. A new vision of care and humanity inspired her spirit. From 2006 to 2018, she was a member and Chair of the NGO Health Committee, which holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations and is associated with the Department of Public Information of the UN. She influenced and created deeper programs addressing the imperative for students and practicing health professionals to become aware of the health needs of developing and least-developed countries and the interconnectedness of all nations. Dr. Goodwin will live on in the memories of friends, colleagues, former students, fellow nurses and family members, along with many dear ones who remember her as a compassionate leader, a human advocate, and a visionary in the field of nursing. A funeral service will be held on June 5 from 9:00–10:00 AM at John Krtil Funeral Home, 1297 First Avenue (at 70th Street), New York, NY. Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at Woodlawn Cemetery, 4199 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY — Prospect Lot 20144, Section 57. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dr. Goodwin’s honor to the Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, in support of nursing education fellowships.

In Loving Memory of Theresa Reilly Virga January 14, 1930 – May 19, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, Terry, who departed this life peacefully on May 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sam; her cherished children, Anthony, Arleen, and Rosario; and her dear brothers, Frank, Jack, and George. While her loss leaves a deep void, we take comfort in knowing she is reunited with them in eternal peace. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Theresa, and her husband, Michael Cleary; and her loving son, John, and his wife, Arlene Virga. Her greatest joy came from her family, and she leaves behind a legacy of love through her grandchildren: Theresa Perkin (Tony), Nicole Cleary, AJ Virga (Caroline), Andrew Virga (Rachel), Michael Virga (Ben), Stephen O’Neill (Kate), Daniel O’Neill, Jamie O’Neill (Claire), and Shayna Cole (Mike). She was a proud great-grandmother to Elizabeth, William, Nicolas, Nathan, Henry, Vivian, and Casey. Each of them brought a special light into her life. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Antoinette, and many beloved nieces and nephews, whose lives she touched with warmth, laughter, and unwavering love. Terry also leaves behind many dear friends and extended family, each of whom held a special place in her heart. Some have preceded her in death, and others remain to cherish her memory. She treasured lifelong bonds, old friends who shared her history, new friends who brought fresh light, and extended family who felt like her own. Their companionship, laughter, and steady presence were a constant source of joy. Her friendships were a beautiful reflection of the warmth, loyalty, and kindness she gave so freely to others. Terry will be remembered for her boundless generosity, kindness, humor, feistiness, and deep devotion to her family. She filled every room with laughter, her kitchen was always open, and her love was a steady source of comfort to all who knew her. She leaves behind a family bound together by her enduring spirit, countless memories, and the values she instilled in each generation. She was, and always will be, the world’s best Grammy. She will be missed dearly, loved always, and remembered forever. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in memory of Theresa Virga to one of the following organizations that reflect her values and life: • Wounded Warrior Project – www.woundedwarriorproject.org • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – www.nami.org • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – www.stjude.org

Obituary for Cesar Augusto Garcia Dorantes December 31, 1961 – May 13, 2025 With hearts heavy with sorrow, we announce the passing of Cesar Augusto Garcia Dorantes on May 13, 2025. Born on December 31, 1961, in Mexico City, and a proud New Yorker for the past eight years, Cesar was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and godfather. His gentle spirit, sharp intellect, and insatiable curiosity left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know him. Cesar embraced life with a spirit of adventure and a heart full of hope. An avid traveler, he explored the world hand in hand with his beloved wife, dreaming of retiring together in Greece, where sunsets would paint the sky with the promise of their next chapter. His easy-going warmth and infectious optimism drew people to him effortlessly, and his friendship was a gift deeply cherished by those who knew him. To know Cesar was to know kindness, laughter, and a boundless passion for the Lord our God, his Catholic faith, rockets, finance, history, and politics—but above all, his heart belonged to his family. His love for his wife, son, brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews was boundless and unwavering. Cesar was a man whose faith was not just spoken—it was lived. His heart belonged to God, and his spirit was anchored in the belief that there was a divine purpose guiding his path. He carried the words of Psalm 73:26 close to his heart: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Even in the most challenging moments, his faith never wavered. He would often say, “God is with me. I am not alone.” Cesar’s resilience was unmatched. Even through the trials of his last year, he faced each challenge with strength and dignity, never once admitting defeat. He saw obstacles not as barriers, but as hurdles he was determined to overcome. His courage inspired everyone around him, and his legacy of kindness, generosity, and relentless optimism will live on in the hearts of all who loved him. He is survived by his devoted wife, Kathy Awanis Garcia ; his beloved son, Carlos ; his brothers, Felipe, Victor, Marco, and Jorge ; his sisters, Alexandra and Bebba ; his sisters and brothers-in-law, and his adored nieces and nephews, who brought him endless pride and joy. Cesar now joins in heaven his parents and his brother, who preceded him. Though his physical presence has left this world, his spirit remains deeply etched in the hearts of his family and friends. Rest peacefully, Cesar. Heaven’s doors have welcomed you with open arms, and the world is a little dimmer without your light. May your soul find eternal serenity, and may your memory continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who loved you. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to the Catholic Charities of New York. Your generosity would honor his legacy of compassion and hope for a better world.

Francis Joseph Clarke was born in New York City on March 24, 1941. He grew up in the Highbridge section in the Bronx, the youngest of three children to Frank and Margaret McHale Clarke, both from County Mayo, Ireland. He was educated at Sacred Heart Elementary School and Cathedral Preparatory, a Minor Seminary, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He graduated from Fordham University in 1963. After Fordham, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving two years aboard the U.S.S. Lowry. He spent one year helping sandblast the ship in Norfolk, Va. and the second getting a chance to see different parts of the world, including ports in Europe. Following the Navy, he took a job with the Ronald Press in Manhattan, where he met his future wife, Elizabeth Ann Slocum. They had their first date at Molly Maguire's Pub and Restaurant on St. Patrick's Day in 1967 and got married on September 14, 1968 at St Vincent Ferrer Church in New York City. They were married 56 years and were deeply devoted to each other, with Elizabeth caring for and comforting him at their apartment in Manhattan as he fought a short battle with cancer. He died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of April 1. After living a brief time in the Bronx, Frank and Elizabeth moved to Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. in 1970 where they raised their three sons: Andrew (born in 1969), Paul (born in 1971) and David (born in 1974). Frank retired from a long career in the reinsurance industry in 2009. He had an incredible work ethic that was developed at a young age. He took his first job when he was around 10-years-old, sweeping out a neighborhood store. Growing up in a working class family, he held a number of after school jobs, among his favorites was as an errand boy for a local butcher, who inspired a lifelong interest in food and nutrition. At age 12, he was able to buy his family their first television set from his earnings from that job. Curious and intelligent, he was a lifelong learner who devoured numerous newspapers each day and tuned into the PBS Newshour at night. When he began to travel more broadly once his sons were out of college, he would make the most of the trips to London and other European capitals by studying up on everything he wanted to see months in advance, occasionally writing to the travel guide authors to correct their errors. He was also a prodigious saver, prioritizing spending money on family dinners and vacations as well as his sons’ education. He particularly enjoyed the family’s yearly trip to Martha’s Vineyard, where he had earlier honeymooned with Elizabeth. His kids got a kick out of the lengths he would go to bulk up the bank account for these activities. He cut coupons, viewed jeans as a 15-year-investment, and insisted on commuting to work in a car without air conditioning or a radio, which he considered frivolous luxuries. But he was always generous with his family and others – most importantly with his time and attention. He was an uncommonly decent man with an empathetic spirit. In Croton, he was an active member of Holy Name of Mary Church where he served as a lector and a member of the choir. As a boy, he was an altar boy. As an adult, he often attended mass multiple times a week. In the early 2000s, he and Elizabeth bid the suburban life goodbye and moved into an apartment in Manhattan just up the avenue from the United Nations. He was invigorated by all there was to do and took joy in even routine activities like grocery shopping at different markets as well as chamber music concerts at local churches. The neighborhood was in some ways far from the Bronx where he grew up, but also had reminders of the life his immigrant parents built for themselves and their children with the opportunities they found in America. The Con Edison plant where his father worked was only a few blocks down the street and around the corner was a brownstone where his mother worked as a maid when she first arrived from Ireland. Along with being a loving father and husband, he was a welcoming and loving presence for his three daughters-in-law: Kristen, Jennifer and Margaret. He made each feel like a member of the family. He was also a wonderful grandfather, or “Papa,” who took immense joy in his four grandchildren: Matt (25), Emma (23), Betsy (4) and Charlotte (18 months). He was an enthusiastic singer whose tastes ran toward old standards. As young children, Matt and Emma got a kick out of his renditions of “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails” and “I Got Shoes.” Betsy and Charlotte loved hearing him sing “Alouette, Gentille Alouette” with Betsy proudly learning the lyrics so she could sing the song back to him. All four were treated to his monkey face and learned to make it themselves while laughing. Frank Clarke is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Slocum Clarke of Manhattan; his sons Andrew (Kristen Thomas Clarke) of Devon, Pa.; Paul (Jennifer Kotler Clarke) of Ossining, N.Y., David (Margaret Lynn Chadbourn) of Alexandria, Va.; his grandchildren Matthew of Nashville, Tenn., Emma of Philadelphia, Pa.; Elizabeth “Betsy” of Alexandria, Va. and Charlotte Frances of Alexandria, Va., and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his sisters Anne Bérubé and Rita Buckley. There will be a memorial service to celebrate Frank's life at The Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, at 869 Lexington Ave (Between 65th & 66th) New York, NY 10065 on April 14th at 10am. Following the service, there will be a luncheon at Copinette located at 891 1st Ave (at 50th Street), New York, NY 10022. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Frank’s honor to the following organizations: Carpenter’s Shelter https://carpentersshelter.org/Support/ Breakthrough T1D, Donate Here NYC Bird Alliance Donate Here

Maria Munive September 8, 1951 – March 20, 2025 With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Maria Munive, a woman who lived life on her own terms and filled every room with warmth, laughter, and love. Born on September 8, 1951, in Iguala, Mexico, Maria took a leap of faith, immigrating to the United States and building a life filled with adventure, resilience, and deep connections. Maria met the love of her life, Cesar, in New York City in the 1970s, and together they created a beautiful family. After his passing, she faced her grief with incredible strength, coming out even stronger and proving time and again that nothing could keep her down. She was fearless in the way she lived, and she passed that strength on to her children. More than anything, Maria loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She lived to spoil them, celebrate them, and make them feel like the most special people in the world. Maria was also the best kind of friend…the one who would give you the shirt off her back, the one who showed up when you needed her, the one who made every moment brighter just by being there. She loved to travel. Whether she was exploring a new city or soaking in the ocean breeze, she embraced every adventure with open arms. She is survived by her son Jason, daughter-in-law Sarah, and granddaughter Isabella; daughter Raquel, son-in-law Steve, and grandsons Elijah, Benjamin, and Isaac; and daughter Michelle and son-in-law Arthur. Her fearless spirit, boundless love, and infectious energy will live on in all who were lucky enough to know her. Maria’s wake will be held on Friday, March 28, from 5:00–8:00 PM at John Krtil Funeral Home, 1297 1st Ave, Manhattan. A funeral mass will take place on Saturday, March 29, at 10:00 AM at The Church of St. Monica, 413 East 79th Street, Manhattan. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.html?sc_dcm=58700008005633531&sc_cid=kwp&sc_cat=b&&&&&ds_rl=1285465&ds_rl=1291300&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhYS_BhD2ARIsAJTMMQbqi44Nf25tirkK42CfCYVi-i3fGEzPAo4TFlBUQWZct9dkqQnloCoaAkK7EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds. We’ll miss you every day, Mama, but we know you’re off on your greatest adventure yet.

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