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Fauja SinghApril 1911July 2025Fauja Singh (Punjabi: ਫੌਜਾ ਸਿੰਘ; died 14 July 2025) was a British Sikh marathon runner. He beat a number of world records in multiple age brackets, but none of his times were ratified as records. His personal best time for the London Marathon (2003) was 6 hours 2 minutes,[4] and his marathon best, claimed for the 90-plus age bracket, was 5 hours 40 minutes at the alleged age of 92, at the 2003 Toronto Waterfront Marathon.[5][6] Fauja Singh Dhindsa claimed to have been born in Beas Pind, Jalandhar, Punjab, British India on 1 April 1911,[5] the youngest of four children. Singh did not walk until he was five years old. His legs were thin and weak, and he could hardly walk long distances. Because of this, he was often teased, and he was called by the nickname "danda" (Punjabi: ਡੰਡਾ for "stick") for the next ten years. As a young man, Singh was an avid amateur runner, but he gave it up at the time of the Partition of India. In Loving Memory Of: Fauja Singh April 1911 - July 2025 114 Years Old British Marathon Runner Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Fauja Singh (Punjabi: ਫੌਜਾ ਸਿੰਘ; died 14 July 2025) was a British Sikh marathon runner. He beat a number of world records in multiple age brackets, but none of his times were ratified as records. His personal best time for the London Marathon (2003) was 6 hours 2 minutes,[4] and his marathon best, claimed for the 90-plus age bracket, was 5 hours 40 minutes at the alleged age of 92, at the 2003 Toronto Waterfront Marathon.[5][6] Fauja Singh Dhindsa claimed to have been born in Beas Pind, Jalandhar, Punjab, British India on 1 April 1911,[5] the youngest of four children. Singh did not walk until he was five years old. His legs were thin and weak, and he could hardly walk long distances. Because of this, he was often teased, and he was called by the nickname "danda" (Punjabi: ਡੰਡਾ for "stick") for the next ten years. As a young man, Singh was an avid amateur runner, but he gave it up at the time of the Partition of India. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Fauja Singh 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

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Carl WeathersJanuary 1948February 2024Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 – February 1, 2024) was an American actor, director and gridiron football player. His roles included boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films (1976–1985), Colonel Al Dillon in Predator (1987), Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore (1996), and Combat Carl in the Toy Story franchise. He also portrayed Det. Beaudreaux in the television series Street Justice (1991–1993) and a fictionalized version of himself in the comedy series Arrested Development (2004, 2013), and voiced Omnitraxus Prime in Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2017–2019). He had a recurring role as Greef Karga in the Star Wars series The Mandalorian (2019–2023), for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Weathers played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs before playing professionally as a linebacker. He joined the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) after going undrafted in the 1970 NFL Draft. After two seasons with the Raiders, he played a year with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). In Loving Memory Of: Carl Weathers January 1948 - February 2024 76 Years Old American actor loved by many Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 – February 1, 2024) was an American actor, director and gridiron football player. His roles included boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films (1976–1985), Colonel Al Dillon in Predator (1987), Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore (1996), and Combat Carl in the Toy Story franchise. He also portrayed Det. Beaudreaux in the television series Street Justice (1991–1993) and a fictionalized version of himself in the comedy series Arrested Development (2004, 2013), and voiced Omnitraxus Prime in Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2017–2019). He had a recurring role as Greef Karga in the Star Wars series The Mandalorian (2019–2023), for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Weathers played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs before playing professionally as a linebacker. He joined the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) after going undrafted in the 1970 NFL Draft. After two seasons with the Raiders, he played a year with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Carl Weathers 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

Roberto OrciJuly 1973February 2025Roberto Gaston Orcí (July 20, 1973 – February 25, 2025) was a Mexican-American film and television screenwriter and producer. He began his longtime collaboration with Alex Kurtzman while at school in California. Together they were employed on television series such as Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess. In 2008, together with J. J. Abrams, they created Fringe. In 2013, they created Sleepy Hollow alongside Phillip Iscove. Orci and Kurtzman's first film project was Michael Bay's The Island, and due to that partnership they went on to write the scripts for the first two films of the Transformers film series. Orci first became a film producer with 2008's Eagle Eye and again with 2009's The Proposal. He and Kurtzman subsequently returned to working with Abrams on Mission: Impossible III and both Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness. Between 2005 and 2011, Kurtzman and Orci's film projects took revenues of more than $3 billion. In April 2014, Orci and Kurtzman announced that they would only collaborate on television projects, and Orci worked on the third Star Trek film, Star Trek Beyond, until being replaced the following December. Orci created the television series Matador for the El Rey Network, but after this was initially renewed, it was cancelled at the end of the first season. Orci continued and Kurtzman continues to work as producers on the television series Limitless and Scorpion. Orci was awarded the Norman Lear Writer's Award and the Raul Julia Award for Excellence, in addition to shared awards and nominations including The George Pal Memorial Award. In Loving Memory Of: Roberto Orci July 1973 - February 2025 51 Years Old Mexican-American film and television screenwriter and producer Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Roberto Gaston Orcí (July 20, 1973 – February 25, 2025) was a Mexican-American film and television screenwriter and producer. He began his longtime collaboration with Alex Kurtzman while at school in California. Together they were employed on television series such as Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess. In 2008, together with J. J. Abrams, they created Fringe. In 2013, they created Sleepy Hollow alongside Phillip Iscove. Orci and Kurtzman's first film project was Michael Bay's The Island, and due to that partnership they went on to write the scripts for the first two films of the Transformers film series. Orci first became a film producer with 2008's Eagle Eye and again with 2009's The Proposal. He and Kurtzman subsequently returned to working with Abrams on Mission: Impossible III and both Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness. Between 2005 and 2011, Kurtzman and Orci's film projects took revenues of more than $3 billion. In April 2014, Orci and Kurtzman announced that they would only collaborate on television projects, and Orci worked on the third Star Trek film, Star Trek Beyond, until being replaced the following December. Orci created the television series Matador for the El Rey Network, but after this was initially renewed, it was cancelled at the end of the first season. Orci continued and Kurtzman continues to work as producers on the television series Limitless and Scorpion. Orci was awarded the Norman Lear Writer's Award and the Raul Julia Award for Excellence, in addition to shared awards and nominations including The George Pal Memorial Award. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Roberto Orci 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

Micheal and BRIDIE Howard12/12/1927 19/12/192615/11/1988 21/03/2024Micheal was born in Newcastle BRIDIE was born in Dublin , they met in London when both serving in the army , they married in 1947 and went on to have 7 children 2 born in Dublin and 5 in Newcastle upon Tyne . Dad worked mainly on HGV in the open cast , mam work as a domestic in schools and factory’s , both were very hard working mam did not retire until she was 70 . Dad died when he was only 60 years old , this caused mam great sadness but when their son Sean died at age 55 this was a devastating blow for mam , Dad seen all his children become parents something he always wanted to see , he never met any great grandchildren of which there was 24 mam loved watching them grow up and was over the moon when she became a great nana , in 2023 she became a great great nana to a baby girl who was named after her and she was thrilled , Our dads mothers ashes were also inturnd at this site Florrie Howard she passed in 1989 , In Loving Memory Of: Micheal and BRIDIE Howard 12/12/1927 19/12/1926 - 15/11/1988 21/03/2024 60 97 Our beloved mam and dad we will miss you always Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Micheal was born in Newcastle BRIDIE was born in Dublin , they met in London when both serving in the army , they married in 1947 and went on to have 7 children 2 born in Dublin and 5 in Newcastle upon Tyne . Dad worked mainly on HGV in the open cast , mam work as a domestic in schools and factory’s , both were very hard working mam did not retire until she was 70 . Dad died when he was only 60 years old , this caused mam great sadness but when their son Sean died at age 55 this was a devastating blow for mam , Dad seen all his children become parents something he always wanted to see , he never met any great grandchildren of which there was 24 mam loved watching them grow up and was over the moon when she became a great nana , in 2023 she became a great great nana to a baby girl who was named after her and she was thrilled , Our dads mothers ashes were also inturnd at this site Florrie Howard she passed in 1989 , Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Micheal and BRIDIE Howard 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: West Rd Crematorium Newcastle Upon Tyne Memorial Created By: Barbara

Shelley DuvallJuly 1949July 2024Shelley Alexis Duvall (July 7, 1949 – July 11, 2024) was an American actress. Known for her collaborations with Robert Altman and for playing eccentric characters, she was the recipient of several accolades including nominations for a British Academy Film Award and two Primetime Emmys. Born in Texas, Duvall was discovered by director Robert Altman, who was impressed with her upbeat presence and cast her in the black comedy film Brewster McCloud (1970). Despite her hesitance towards becoming an actress, she continued to work with him, appearing in McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) and Thieves Like Us (1974). Duvall's breakthrough role was in Altman's Nashville (1975). Her leading role in Altman's drama 3 Women (1977) won her the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and a nomination for the British Academy Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She followed up with a supporting role in Woody Allen's satirical romantic comedy Annie Hall, and hosted Saturday Night Live, both in 1977. She became famous for her leading roles across the 1980s, such as Olive Oyl in Altman's live-action feature version of Popeye, and Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's horror film The Shining, both in 1980. Through the 1980s, Duvall appeared in Terry Gilliam's fantasy film Time Bandits (1981), the short comedy horror film Frankenweenie (1984), and the comedy Roxanne (1987). She ventured into producing television programming aimed at children and youth in the latter half of the 1980s, creating and hosting the programs Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987) and Nightmare Classics (1989), and earning Primetime Emmy Award nominations for creating and hosting Tall Tales & Legends (1985–1987) and Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories (1992–1994). Across the 1990s, Duvall acted sporadically, playing supporting roles in Steven Soderbergh's thriller The Underneath (1995) and Jane Campion's drama The Portrait of a Lady (1996). After Manna from Heaven (2002), she left acting until returning for her final role in the horror film The Forest Hills (2023). Her mental health in the interim was covered by various media, briefly turning her private life public.[1] In Loving Memory Of: Shelley Duvall July 1949 - July 2024 75 American Actress Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Shelley Alexis Duvall (July 7, 1949 – July 11, 2024) was an American actress. Known for her collaborations with Robert Altman and for playing eccentric characters, she was the recipient of several accolades including nominations for a British Academy Film Award and two Primetime Emmys. Born in Texas, Duvall was discovered by director Robert Altman, who was impressed with her upbeat presence and cast her in the black comedy film Brewster McCloud (1970). Despite her hesitance towards becoming an actress, she continued to work with him, appearing in McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) and Thieves Like Us (1974). Duvall's breakthrough role was in Altman's Nashville (1975). Her leading role in Altman's drama 3 Women (1977) won her the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and a nomination for the British Academy Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She followed up with a supporting role in Woody Allen's satirical romantic comedy Annie Hall, and hosted Saturday Night Live, both in 1977. She became famous for her leading roles across the 1980s, such as Olive Oyl in Altman's live-action feature version of Popeye, and Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's horror film The Shining, both in 1980. Through the 1980s, Duvall appeared in Terry Gilliam's fantasy film Time Bandits (1981), the short comedy horror film Frankenweenie (1984), and the comedy Roxanne (1987). She ventured into producing television programming aimed at children and youth in the latter half of the 1980s, creating and hosting the programs Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987) and Nightmare Classics (1989), and earning Primetime Emmy Award nominations for creating and hosting Tall Tales & Legends (1985–1987) and Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories (1992–1994). Across the 1990s, Duvall acted sporadically, playing supporting roles in Steven Soderbergh's thriller The Underneath (1995) and Jane Campion's drama The Portrait of a Lady (1996). After Manna from Heaven (2002), she left acting until returning for her final role in the horror film The Forest Hills (2023). Her mental health in the interim was covered by various media, briefly turning her private life public.[1] Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Shelley Duvall 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

Rose Boardman14th July 192823rd March 2023Rose was a strong, hard working, kind and noble woman. Everyone deserves a named resting place. We love and miss you Mum & Nan, rest in peace with Grandad Xxxx In Loving Memory Of: Rose Boardman 14th July 1928 - 23rd March 2023 94 Forever in our hearts Mum & Nan Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Rose was a strong, hard working, kind and noble woman. Everyone deserves a named resting place. We love and miss you Mum & Nan, rest in peace with Grandad Xxxx Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Rose Boardman 00:00 / 9:06:46 Location Of Memorial: Bootle cemetery Memorial Created By: Elaine, John, Amy, Katy X

Gary SpeedSeptember 1969November 2011Gary Andrew Speed MBE (8 September 1969 – 27 November 2011) was a Welsh professional footballer and manager. As manager of Wales, Speed is often credited as being the catalyst for the change in fortunes of the national team and as setting the pathway to future successes.[4] Having played for the Leeds United youth team, he began his professional career with the club in 1988. With Leeds, he won the English First Division championship in 1991–92, and later played for Everton, Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United. He captained the Wales national football team until retiring from international football in 2004. He was the most capped outfield player for Wales and the second overall with 85 caps between 1990 and 2004 until being overtaken by Chris Gunter in 2018,[5] playing mainly as a left-sided attacking midfielder. Speed was appointed manager of Sheffield United in 2010, but left the club after a few months in December 2010 to manage the Wales national team, remaining in this role until his death 11 months later. Rarely troubled by injury or suspension, he held the record for the most appearances in the Premier League at 535, until it was surpassed by David James. At the time of his death, only James and Ryan Giggs had played in more Premier League matches than Speed.[6] Including appearances in the Football League and cup competitions, he made 840 domestic appearances. In Loving Memory Of: Gary Speed September 1969 - November 2011 42 Years Old English professional football player Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Gary Andrew Speed MBE (8 September 1969 – 27 November 2011) was a Welsh professional footballer and manager. As manager of Wales, Speed is often credited as being the catalyst for the change in fortunes of the national team and as setting the pathway to future successes.[4] Having played for the Leeds United youth team, he began his professional career with the club in 1988. With Leeds, he won the English First Division championship in 1991–92, and later played for Everton, Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United. He captained the Wales national football team until retiring from international football in 2004. He was the most capped outfield player for Wales and the second overall with 85 caps between 1990 and 2004 until being overtaken by Chris Gunter in 2018,[5] playing mainly as a left-sided attacking midfielder. Speed was appointed manager of Sheffield United in 2010, but left the club after a few months in December 2010 to manage the Wales national team, remaining in this role until his death 11 months later. Rarely troubled by injury or suspension, he held the record for the most appearances in the Premier League at 535, until it was surpassed by David James. At the time of his death, only James and Ryan Giggs had played in more Premier League matches than Speed.[6] Including appearances in the Football League and cup competitions, he made 840 domestic appearances. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Gary Speed 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

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