2 20 24 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2a368d15ce83bf09297095ffc8853057.pdf 783006d54e8780a291d404d613479e0d PDF Text Text a:57 AM Sun Feb 9 < Netflix Facebook m AA Vanguard berlin in october i tulsawc Fidelity TulsaCorp KWGS Tulsa Opera Announces 202... Control4 RV Trip 0 Page A12 IT, Tulsa World, February 9, 2020, Page A12 Richard Alan Koenig < Th.is world lost a tn,e Opera, a position he held genlleman of substance and until his death. style \\ith the pass ng of Richard was committed Richard Koenig, 55,i of Tulsa to the organization's special heritage, vision and cul• on January 2, 2020 sur• rounded by family. ture by continuing to bring Richard was born July 11, world-class opera produc 1964 in Alton, Illinois, to par tions to the Tulsa stage. He ents, Helene Marie Koenig was excited for the future of and Harry Danvin Koenig. Tulsa Opem and instrumen He was reared throughout tal in planning for increased Illinois during his child· growth and achievement. Richard believed new and hood before moving \\ith his family to Plano, Texas, in his teenage increasingly larger audiences should years. He graduated from Plano High have the opportunity to appreciate and School in 1982. enjoy opera just as he did. After college in Texas, Richard The path for this in his ,iew was relocated with his parents to Owasso, Tulsa Opera introducing and offering Oklahoma, in the mid-80s. He eventu• opera and talented performers in as ally ended up in "!\Ilsa where his love many different forms and venues as of retail fashion landed him employ possible. lb accomplish this, Richard ment at Lochmann's at the Plaza and led Tulsa Opera's introduction of many Renbergs Department Store i.n Utica innovative vocal music education and Square. outreach programs benefiting 1>eople In October or 1988, Richard began at all age levels throughout the co m what would become a 25-year tenure munity. These programs compliment• at Saks Fifth Avenue in Utica Square. ed and increased the organization's He was most notably known as the de unique cultural value, producing the partment manager of fine and fashion very best of time-tested and exciting jewelry during his years at Saks. opera for Tulsa. Richard forged a lifelong relation Richard provided enlightened, ship not only ,vith many of his clien vigorous and inspiring leadership for Tulsa Opera at a most opportune time tele but \\ith an array of nationally known jewelry designers during his for the organization. Every day, for time at Saks. He had a keen eye and all involved, Richard Koenig was and the knowledge to recognize the quality always will be the best of 1\ilsa Opera. and craftsmanship it took to make a ln the fall of 2013, Richard was custom piece of jewelry. diagnosed ,vith pulmonary fibrosis. He always had a very successful Despite medical therapY, he ultimately jewelry department at Saks because of undenvent a bilateral lung transplant his high standards and expectations at St. Josephs Hospital in Phoenix in in customer semce. He had an innate December of 2018. sense of what his clients' tastes in jew Unfortunately after making his one elry were in the 'l\llsa market on his year anniversary, complications from many buying trips to New York for fine an infection took his life much sooner and estatejewelry. than expected. A cause very close to Richard's heart Besides Tulsa Opera, Richard sat on during his time at Saks was Fashion• numerous boards and generously con A-Cure, a Pink Ribbon event benefit• tributed to many local organizations ing Oklahoma Project \Voman and over the years. women's breast health. Richard allvays had a sense of fash For over 10 years, New York fashion ion and style and was kno"�1 for being designer Carmen Marc Valvo and Saks an impeccable dresser. He loved col Fifth Avenue partnered to bring his lecting antiques, going to estate sales latest collection to 1\ilsa to support and enjoying a matinee at the Circle Project \Voman. Richard and Carmen Cinema. He always loved a good book, became lifelong friends through Pink especially historical reads about the Ribbon. British monarchy and Q.ueen Victoria. Richard was co-chairman of the New York City held a special place in highly. successful 2010 Fashion-A-Cure his heart. He relished the energy and event He was t.he recipient in 2012 of vibe of the city and the opportunity the prestigious Hope Award given for to see old friends in the jewelry and his outstanding efforts and dedication fashion industry. in fighting breast cancer. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Harry Darwin Koenig. He \Vhile at Saks as jewelry manager, Richard began his collaboration with is sumved by his partner of 30 years, Tod Neumann of Tulsa; his mother, Tulsa Opera. His contributions to special events, that Richard created, Helene Harper Koenig of Broken greatly benefited Tulsa Opera and the Arrow; brothers, Roger Koenig of community. A highlight was when Broken Arrow and Michael Koenig or Richard brought in famed jewelry de Houston, Texas; sister, Janet Koenig of signer, David Yum1an who participated Fort Smith, Arkansas and their fami in events for 1\1lsa Opera. lies; broU1ers-in-law, Steve Neumann Richard quickly became one of the of Basking Ridge, New Jersey and most productive board members of Scott Neumann of Brooklyn, New York Tulsa Opera and led many success· and their families; as well as numer• ful special events. He reenergized the ous cousins, nieces and nephews. organization's signature event, the A Celebration of Life Semce will be held at 11 :00 am, 111ursday, March 19, annual Opera Ball. Richard's love of opem took him 2020, at ninity Episcopal Church. In on a new career path in April of 2013, lieu of flowers, donations may be made when he became the Director of Oe1•e l to 1\ilsa Opera. opment and Donor Relations for Tulsa • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource Physical Media: Digital Media: Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Obituary newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource [2020] Richard Alan Koenig, July 11, 1964-January 2, 2020 Subject The topic of the resource Obituaries of important figures associated with Oklahomans for Equality Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://history.okeq.org/collections/show/20 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tulsa World Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Date of passing: January 2, 2020 Published on the Tulsa World February 9, 2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image PDF Online text Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource newspaper Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://history.okeq.org/items/show/429 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tulsa---Oklahoma Oklahoma---Tulsa Alton---Illinois Illinois---Alton Plano---Texas Owasso---Oklahoma United States Oklahoma Tulsa United States Illinois Alton Description An account of the resource In the fall of 2013, Richard Koenig was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. He recieved a bilateral lung transplant in 2018. One year later complications from an infection caused his passing. His friends and family will always remember him for his style, love for antiques, and his passion for the Opera. Richard Koenig Tulsa Opera https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a07d3eaa348eb6e4dd37b75bfde96f62.pdf 25dfc1a3af2c68004bca1aa7f2ea1200 PDF Text Text �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource Physical Media: Digital Media: Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Dustin James Parker, 25, of McAlester, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, in McAlester. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 6, at 10 a.m. at McAlester Expo Center. Dustin was born on February 25, 1994, in Ada, to Rusty and Danielle (LeFlore) Parker. After graduating high school he attended Eastern State College in Wilburton, where he earned an associate degree in criminal justice. It is also where he met his future wife, Regina Bargas. Dustin was an instrumental part and manager of the new Rover Taxi service in McAlester. He loved his work and loved being able to provide for his family. Dustin loved to read and enjoyed dancing and singing and was a wonderful father to their four children. He was also a founding member of Oklahomans for Equality, McAlester Chapter. Dustin is survived by his wife, Regina; four children, Alex Hilburn, Natalie Hilburn, Damon Parker and Jacelyn Parker, all of the home; his parents, Rusty and Danielle Parker, of Krebs; a brother, Jonah Parker, of Krebs; paternal grandparents, Michael and Jenny Lou Parker; his parents-in-law, Eugene and Rosetta Bargas, of McAlester, and a brother-in-law, Kevin Bargas, of McAlester. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arthur Sr. and Linda LeFlore. Published on January 3, 2020 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2020] Dustin Parker, February 25, 1994-January 1, 2020 Subject The topic of the resource Obituaries of Important figures associated with Oklahomans for Equality Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McAlester News Capital Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available McAlester News Capital Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 3, 2020 Description An account of the resource Dustin Parker was murdered in McAlester, Oklahoma on January 1, 2020. The first 2020 murder of a trans person in the United States. He was the Co-founder of Oklahomans for Equality - McAlester Chapter Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Online text PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Obituary Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://history.okeq.org/items/show/396 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant McAlester---Oklahoma Ada---Oklahoma Oklahoma---McAlester Oklahoma---Ada United States of America (50 states) Dustin Parker McAlester Oklahomans for Equality - McAlester Chapter Regina Bargas Trans Murder https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/18b7b1f3fc29a38f406a8d6dcad33e03.jpg f2fe7811290ae4c368a71f9975a0acf4 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/4826c3a0ef130070fec9b8143f0d66e2.pdf 3d1960a050b145af397111b3e9c107eb PDF Text Text �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource Physical Media: Digital Media: Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Todd Steven Holt, 51, of Tulsa, died January 11, 2020. He was born January 30, 1968 in Oklahoma City, the son of Roy Holt, Ann Holt Harral and Larry Harral. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1986 and New York University in 1989. He was currently employed as the AIS Manager at Union Public Schools. His heart was big and full of love to give to all. He had a smile that lit up any room. He was a lover of musical theater, an avid reader, smart, funny, and a complete joy to be around. In addition to his numerous Tulsa friends, Todd had long time friends scattered from New York City, to Jacksonville, Florida, to Austin, Texas and San Francisco. Todd is survived by his husband, Jasen Texeria; his parents, Ann and Larry Harral; his maternal Grandmother, Twylah Fitzpatrick; and his beloved miniature Italian Greyhounds, Lola and Loki. Todd was preceded in death by his Father, Roy Holt. A celebration of Todd's life is scheduled February 8th at 1:00 at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to COPES (Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services) Family & Children's Services COPES 650 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 or a charity of your choice. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2020] Todd Steven Holt, January 30, 1968-January 11, 2020 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa World Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 26, 2020 Subject The topic of the resource Obituaries of important figures associated with Oklahomans for Equality and/or the LGBTQ+ community Description An account of the resource Todd Steven Holt was the AIS Manager at Union Public Schools before he passed. He was a person who brought joy to everyone he came across. His friends and family will miss his presence. 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Pendola, 67, of Tulsa, Oklahoma died on Thursday, August 4, 2016. She was born on April 22, 1949, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Lorene (Aupperle) Pendola. Tina proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1973-1976, then worked Civil Service and at the Denver VA Hospital before coming to Tulsa in 1981. She worked at the Tulsa County Courthouse in Administrative Services for eight years, and then as a Veterans Employment Representative for the Oklahoma Employment Commission in the Broken Arrow office until 1995 when she had to quit due to health issues. She continued to be an advocate for veterans issues, and helped start the first group for women veterans in Tulsa. Helping and supporting all veterans became her primary mission in life. She is survived by her partner of thirty years, Sharon Segler, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, niece, Tammy Schaefer, of Edelstein, Illinois, sister in law, Karen Pendola, and nephew, Tony Pendola, both of Apex, North Carolina, sister in law, Pat Richardt, and nieces, Vicki Geffery, and Debbi Kessler, all of Oceanside, California, and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Mike Pendola, Tony Pendola, sister, Marilyn Pendola, and half brother, Charles “Bud” Richardt. A celebration of Tina’s life will be held at 9:00 AM, on August 10, 2016 at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, 6500 S, 129th E. Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012, which will include The Patriot Guard of Tulsa as well “Taps” and presentation of the Flag by the United States Army Honor Guard. Tina requested, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in her name to WIMSA (Women In Military Service for America) memorial foundation, Inc., by visiting womensmemorial.org or donate in her name to the DAV, Tulsa Chapter 32, 3131 E. Pine Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74110. �Comments “ I worked with Tina at Tulsa County in Administration Services. She was fun to be around and always made me laugh. She always cared about others and was a good friend. I think of her from time to time and and have fond memories of her. I just discovered her passing and am very sorry to hear about it. I will always remember her. Robert Brown - September 28, 2019 at 12:44 PM “ I just discovered that Tina had died. We were out of town when it happened and missed hearing the news. We both enjoyed working with her when Floral Haven did their salute to Women in Military Service. She was an amazing lady! Steve and Cheryl Moeller Steve and Cheryl Moeller - May 27, 2017 at 09:48 PM “ Sent a gift in memory of Tina Ann Pendola Larry & Lana Hurt (Patriot Guard Riders) - August 09, 2016 at 03:12 PM “ If it wasn't for Tina's compassion I would not be alive. She literally saved my life by introducing me to the benefits available to female Veterans. Tina and I became life long friends and will be lovingly missed. Her friend, Peggy Mantin Peggy Mantin - August 08, 2016 at 06:43 PM � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource Physical Media: Digital Media: Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Tina Ann Pendola April 22, 1949 - August 4, 2016 Tina A. Pendola, 67, of Tulsa, Oklahoma died on Thursday, August 4, 2016. She was born on April 22, 1949, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Lorene (Aupperle) Pendola. Tina proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1973-1976, then worked Civil Service and at the Denver VA Hospital before coming to Tulsa in 1981. She worked at the Tulsa County Courthouse in Administrative Services for eight years, and then as a Veterans Employment Representative for the Oklahoma Employment Commission in the Broken Arrow office until 1995 when she had to quit due to health issues. She continued to be an advocate for veterans issues, and helped start the first group for women veterans in Tulsa. Helping and supporting all veterans became her primary mission in life. She is survived by her partner of thirty years, Sharon Segler, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, niece, Tammy Schaefer, of Edelstein, Illinois, sister in law, Karen Pendola, and nephew, Tony Pendola, both of Apex, North Carolina, sister in law, Pat Richardt, and nieces, Vicki Geffery, and Debbi Kessler, all of Oceanside, California, and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Mike Pendola, Tony Pendola, sister, Marilyn Pendola, and half brother, Charles “Bud” Richardt. A celebration of Tina’s life will be held at 9:00 AM, on August 10, 2016 at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, 6500 S, 129th E. Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012, which will include The Patriot Guard of Tulsa as well “Taps” and presentation of the Flag by the United States Army Honor Guard. Tina requested, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in her name to WIMSA (Women In Military Service for America) memorial foundation, Inc., by visiting womensmemorial.org or donate in her name to the DAV, Tulsa Chapter 32, 3131 E. Pine Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74110. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Obituary Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2016] Tina Ann Pendola, April 22, 1949-August 4, 2016 Subject The topic of the resource Obituaries of important figures associated with Oklahomans for Equality and /or the LGBTQ+ community. Description An account of the resource An early member of Oklahomans for Human Rights and co-organizer of several Southwest Regional Softball Tournaments Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://history.okeq.org/collections/show/20 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 4, 2016 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Online text PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Obituary Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://history.okeq.org/items/show/373 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Peoria---Illinois Tulsa---Oklahoma Denver---Colorado The United States of America (50 states) Oklahomans for Human Rights Southwest Regional Softwball Tournament Tina Pendola