Obituaries for Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001
                         
                          Joseph W. Blocker

Joseph W. Blocker, 68, of La Quinta died Dec. 21, 2001.  He was born
Dec. 27, 1932, to Treat and Hazel Blocker in Hillsboro,Texas.  He
married Marilyn in Oct. 22, 1955, in Gardena.  Blocker was a court
commissioner, served in the Public Defender's office in Los Angeles
County and was a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Stefanie Kovalchuk; and
a brother-in-law, Alex Kovalchuk.  He was preceded in death by his
wife, Marilyn.  Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, with
visitation and a vigil service prior to Mass at St. Francis Church in
La Quinta.  Burial will be in Coachella Valley Cemetery in Coachella.
Arrangements are under the direction of FitzHenry Funeral Homes
in Indio.  The family suggests donations be made to St. Francis Church
in La Quinta or the charity of your choice.
                             
The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA)
December 25th, 2001
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			   Marilyn Blocker
			    November 2001

Marilyn Rae Blocker, 67, of La Quinta died Nov. 4, 2001, in Palm
Springs. She was born Sept. 1, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo., to Peter
John and Kathleen Starbuck Berger. She married Joseph W. Blocker
Oct. 22, 1955, in Gardena.She was executive secretary to Walter Knott
of Knott's Berry Farm for 10 years. A chapter organizer of the Civil
War Roundtable, she belonged to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
in La Quinta.  She is survived by her husband, Joseph W. of La Quinta
and her sister, Stephanie L. Kovalchuk of Stillwater, Minn. Visitation
will be prior to celebration of a funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday
at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.Interment will be in
Coachella Valley Cemetery under the direction of FitzHenry Funeral
Home, Indio. The family suggests donations to Mothers Against Drunk
Driving, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church or a charity of choice.

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