Valeria A. (Kennedy) Martin

Message from Corrine Sandberg, Rochester, Minnesota

Dear Holly, Martha, Glenn and Joe,
I am very sad to hear of my dear friend and cousin and co-genealogist passing from our midst. I believe Val and I (also Aunt Val and Aunt Margaret) started getting together for lunches about 1972 and attempting to capture our KENNEDY roots. Later it evolved in dinners that included Bill and Hal. What wonderful conversations and meals!!! We shared our trips to Ireland and England with them and they shared all their adventures to Mexico (one of the first) and all of the continents of the world, literally....... I remembering them being some of the first to go to Russia. Also recall our evening with them, soon after Hal began ill and Hal sharing their travelogue of Russia, Red Square and etc. Also having some very good scotch!!!! I am so glad I could complete our Kennedy Saga for posterity and for Val. This is not what a condolence message usually is but these are my most important memories of Val and me, and our time together over those many years. Of yes, we always got together for our annual Christmas party also when we entertained our newly found relatives from Ireland. Much Love to All the Relatives, Corrine

A candle was lit by Maureen Lunzer Quist on December 6, 2017 6:52 PM

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Hello Dear Cousins - I am sorry to hear of our loss! I have such fond memories of Aunt Val, her laugh, her smile and spending time with you all on the farm!!! Sending Light, Love and Peace! Your cousin, Maureen

A candle was lit by Maureen Lunzer Quist on December 6, 2017 6:50 PM

Message from Wayne Hoffman

Your mom and dad were great friends, great people. That goes for the whole family. Wayne