Regina's Dad, Alex died today at about 7:10pm, EST. He was 83 years old and was in the late stages of Alzheimer's disease. He was taken care of at home by Regina's Mom, Betty, until her stroke about six weeks ago. At that time, he was moved into a nursing home where he remained until his death today.
The doctor at the nursing home had alerted Edy (Regina's sister) of his condition early enough that she was able to arrange for a priest to give Alex the Anointing of the Sick and a prayer for the dying, before he died. Edy said his breathing was labored and his eyes were empty. Edy and her daughters Paige and Katelyn laid their hands on Alex and prayed for him as the Father annointed him with oils. A few hours after that, he was gone. He will be missed.
The doctor at the nursing home had alerted Edy (Regina's sister) of his condition early enough that she was able to arrange for a priest to give Alex the Anointing of the Sick and a prayer for the dying, before he died. Edy said his breathing was labored and his eyes were empty. Edy and her daughters Paige and Katelyn laid their hands on Alex and prayed for him as the Father annointed him with oils. A few hours after that, he was gone. He will be missed.
Alex Chepalis - Pictured here 3 years agowhen he and Betty visited us in Seattle.
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