After a long chronic illness, Sonja Burgmeier – one of Rinpoche’s first students – passed away on Monday 13 June 2022. Her former partner Marcus Niederlechner – also a student of our master – passed away on 27 April this year.
Passages
In Memory of Galya Khasyanova and Kolya Olshevskiy
In May, Sangyeling (Dzogchen Community of St. Petersburg, Russia) lost two of its members – Kolya Olshevskiy and Galya Khasyanova. The Gakyil wrote some words in memory of the deceased.
Died – Jacek Szymkiewicz “Budyń”
On April 11th, just after an evening online Ganapuja, our Vajra Brother Jacek Szymkiewicz “Budyń” suddenly died. Jacek practiced the Dharma for many years.
Died – Antonio Iannece
Antonio Iannace died on October 24, 2016 in Pisa Italy.
Died – John Nary Mitchell
John Nary Mitchell had a very beautiful and peaceful passage around 2 pm on September 29, 2016, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield MA. Nary was surrounded by his loving, warm and kind family: his brother Bruce, his sister Lynn, sister-in-law Nancy and nephew Drew, and many caring practitioners…
Died – Aloka Pascual
Although her body reached the maximum weakness and cancer managed to expand, she remained calm, present, brave and loving. For all of us, who were close to her during this long period of illness, she has become a great example of a good practitioner. Many of us talk about her as Dakini Aloka.
Died – Micaela Landoni
Our Vajra Sister Micaela Landoni from Como, Italy recently passed away after a short illness. Micaela was a long standing member of Merigar West. Her husband, Mimmo, made this final post on her Facebook page as a tribute to her.
Passages – Died – Jim Raschick
Jim Raschick Died on September 14, 2016 on the Big Island of Hawaii. May his journey continue to be luminous.
Passages – Died Jaroslav Rudolf Majer
Jaroslav Rudolf Majer, “Jaro” to his many friends from all races and creeds and from all walks of life, passed away in Brooklyn on September 10, 2016.
Married – Marina Orlova and Daniel Valia
Marina Orlova and Daniel Valia were married on August 17, 2016 on Lake Garda in Italy.
Passages – Married – Tereza Starkova and Vitek Pulda
Tereza Starkova and Vitek Pulda were married on July 30, 2016 in the presence of their three children, family and friends.
Died – Dina Maslova
Dina (Diane) Maslova, mother of Michel and Patrice Bricaire, passed away on Thursday 12th August at 12:30. She was 98 and died peacefully.