OBITUARY
Claudia Jean Kirkes
April 22, 1940 – March 12, 2021
Claudia Jean Kirkes was born April 22, 1940 to George and Lucille Kombol in Spokane, Washington. In 1958 Claudia attended Seattle University and then transferred to Washington State University in 1959. It was December 23, 1961 when Claudia married the love of her life Paul Alan Kirkes at Sacred Heart Church in Spokane, Washington. Claudia and Al have been happily married for over 59 years. Claudia worked in the banking industry for 20+ years, when she left she devoted her time to her grandchildren. Claudia was described as an avid reader and enjoyed settling in with a good book. Claudia was well loved and leaves behind her husband Paul “Al” Kirkes, sons: Mark Kirkes, Eric Kirkes, and Scott Kirkes, grandchildren: Megan Hopkins, Logan Kirkes, Sammy Kirkes, Eric Kirkes, Tucker Kirkes, great grandchildren: Violet, Levi, and Jakkob, and many more family and friends.
Services
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Memorial Service
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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Graveside Service
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Memories
Claudia Jean Kirkes
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ADD A MEMORYVirginia Gibney
March 29, 2021
I have been fortunate to be Claudia and Al's across-the-street neighbor for over 30 years. Claudia was always so gracious to me when we would talk. She had a spark to her and a ready laugh. She (and Al) would always "guard" my house when I vacationed and call me when I left the garage door up at night. I will miss seeing her and talking to her. She was a special person.
SAM KIRKES
March 28, 2021
Al and family - Words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. May God give you comfort in your time of grief. Claudia was such a special person with her lively laugh and vivacity of spirit. Our many years of sharing holidays at your homes in San Carlos and Livermore are cherished memories. Although we didn’t visit Phoenix often, Claudia’s hospitality and generosity during our visits made us feel at home and welcome. She will be missed by all of us and may the passage of time heal your grief.
Love, Sam and Bette Kirkes
Sharon Sindorf
March 25, 2021
Love the pictures. Miss your smile and hugs every Saturday . Sharon Sindorf and Al
Julie Ringo
March 22, 2021
Praying for you all.
Julie Ringo and Family. ( Larry’s youngest daughter).
Prudence Lee
March 21, 2021
Al and Family
What wonderful pictures you have shared of Claudia and those she loved. May God send you His divine comfort during this difficult time.
Prudence Lee
Dorothy Mittendorf
March 20, 2021
I was so sorry to hear that Claudia passed away. Al, you and your family are in my prayers. Thank you for sharing the family photos. It is such a wonderful look back on her life and how much she loved and enjoyed her family.
Kristin Harris
March 20, 2021
Claudia and Alan were a source of strength for me when my own father passed away. She held my hand tightly, and comforted my spirit. She will be missed. Our deepest sympathies and prayers for her and the family.
Sincerely, Kristin and John Harris and our children Mason and Joshua
Larry & Sandy Lintner
March 17, 2021
Claudia was a much loved friend. She will be greatly missed.
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1940 George & Lucille Kombol with baby Claudia
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1940 Claudia - Happy Birthday
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1940 August - Claudia at 17 weeks
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1941 Claudia at 1 year
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1943-44 Claudia in chair
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1946 Claudia (left) Lucille, Tom (held) and Pete (brothers)
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1948 Claudia - Pete (right) - Tom (below)
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1950 Claudia - Tom (middle) - Pete (right)
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1954 Claudia
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1955-56 Claudia
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1956 Claudia as Santa's Helper
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1957 Claudia in frontyard - Spokane, WA house
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1958 Claudia high school grad picture
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1958 Claudia at Seattle University
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1961 Claudia
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1959 Claudia & Al - backyard - San Carlos, CA
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1960 Claudia & Al Spokane, WA
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1961 Claudia & Al - backyard - San Carlos, CA
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1965 Claudia - Cake for Mark 1 yr old
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1965 Claudia holding Mark
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1967 Claudia (holding Eric) - Al (holding Mark) Spokane
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1968 Claudia - Mark - Eric - San Carlos house
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1968 Claudia - Mark - Eric - Spokane
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1968 Claudia & Al - Priest Lake, ID
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1970 Eric - Mark - Scott - Claudia - Oakland Pet Zoo, CA
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1971 George Kombol - Claudia - Eric - Mark - San Carlos, CA
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1972 Claudia - Mark - Al - Eric - Scott - Booton NJ
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1973 Al - Claudia - Scout Jambore NJ
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1973 Claudia - Eric - Scott - Mark - Spokane
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1973 Claudia - Livermore, CA
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1973 Bette & Sam Kirkes - Claudia & Al - Livermore, CA
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1974 Al - Claudia - Priest Lake, ID
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1975 Claudia - Eric - Mark - Scott - Livermore, CA Kitchen
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1975-76 Claudia Bathtub Regatta - Oakland, CA
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1977 Pete & Nancy Kombol - Claudia - Livermore, CA
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1977 Claudia - Neighbor's Party - Livermore, CA
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1978 Claudia - Maxine - Spokane, WA
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1982 Claudia - Livermore, CA
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1983 Claudia - Leaving Bank Party - Livermore, CA
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1985 Claudia - Al - PHX, AZ
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1986 Claudia @ Tombstone, AZ
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1986 Claudia - Al- Kitchen PHX, AZ
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1987 Claudia - visiting Kay - Livermore, CA
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2005 Claudia holding Tucker
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2005 Kim - Claudia (holding Tucker) - Linda - Megan
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2005 Claudia - Eric - Al - Eric L
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2006 Claudia (holding Tucker) @ Rawhide, AZ
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2006 Claudia - Her Birthday
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2006 Megan - Sammy - Claudia
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2006 Claudia @ Sammy & Al Birthday
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2006 Claudia - Eric L @ Xmas
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2007 Claudia
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2007 Claudia - Eric L @ Acres
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2008 Claudia - Eric L @ ELK's 12th Birthday
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2008 Claudia @ Xmas
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2009 Claudia - Kristin Harris - Al @ Larry's Funeral
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2008 Tucker - Claudia - Scott
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2010 Claudia - Eric - Kim - Eric L @ Acres
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2010 Claudia - Tucker @ Xmas
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2011 Al - Tucker - Claudia
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2012 Tucker - Scott - Al - Claudia - Eric @ PHX house
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2013 Claudia - Birthday
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2014 Claudia @ Xmas
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2015 Eric - Eric L - Claudia
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2015 Eric - Claudia - Scott - Tucker - Kim
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2016 Eric L - Claudia
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2011 Al - Tucker - Claudia
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2010 Claudia - Eric L - Eric
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2010 Al - Tucker - Claudia
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2009 Claudia - Al
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2013 Claudia on couch in PHX house
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2013 Claudia - Eric L - Marsha @ ELK's Graduation
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2014 Vicky - Tucker - Kim - Claudia @ Tucker's Confermation
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2011 Claudia - kitchen @ PHX home
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2013 Claudia - Birthday
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2005 Claudia (holding Tucker) - Eric - Eric L
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2006 Mark - Lind - Claudia - Eric
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2007 Claudia @ Tucker BD
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2007 Mark - Claudia
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2015 Claudia - Scott - Tucker - Kim @ PHX house
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2015 Sam Kirkes (my brother) - Claudia @ Discovery Bay, CA
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2016 Claudia - Eric L - @ Xmas
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2017 Claudia - Scott - Al - Eric
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1940 George & Lucille Kombol with baby Claudia
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1940 Claudia - Happy Birthday
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1940 August - Claudia at 17 weeks
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1941 Claudia at 1 year
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1943-44 Claudia in chair
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1946 Claudia (left) Lucille, Tom (held) and Pete (brothers)
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1948 Claudia - Pete (right) - Tom (below)
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1950 Claudia - Tom (middle) - Pete (right)
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1954 Claudia
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1955-56 Claudia
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1956 Claudia as Santa's Helper
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1957 Claudia in frontyard - Spokane, WA house
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1958 Claudia high school grad picture
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1958 Claudia at Seattle University
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1961 Claudia
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1959 Claudia & Al - backyard - San Carlos, CA
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1960 Claudia & Al Spokane, WA
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1961 Claudia & Al - backyard - San Carlos, CA
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1965 Claudia - Cake for Mark 1 yr old
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1965 Claudia holding Mark
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1967 Claudia (holding Eric) - Al (holding Mark) Spokane
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1968 Claudia - Mark - Eric - San Carlos house
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1968 Claudia - Mark - Eric - Spokane
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1968 Claudia & Al - Priest Lake, ID
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1970 Eric - Mark - Scott - Claudia - Oakland Pet Zoo, CA
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1971 George Kombol - Claudia - Eric - Mark - San Carlos, CA
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1972 Claudia - Mark - Al - Eric - Scott - Booton NJ
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1973 Al - Claudia - Scout Jambore NJ
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1973 Claudia - Eric - Scott - Mark - Spokane
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1973 Claudia - Livermore, CA
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1973 Bette & Sam Kirkes - Claudia & Al - Livermore, CA
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1974 Al - Claudia - Priest Lake, ID
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1975 Claudia - Eric - Mark - Scott - Livermore, CA Kitchen
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1975-76 Claudia Bathtub Regatta - Oakland, CA
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1977 Pete & Nancy Kombol - Claudia - Livermore, CA
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1977 Claudia - Neighbor's Party - Livermore, CA
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1978 Claudia - Maxine - Spokane, WA
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1982 Claudia - Livermore, CA
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1983 Claudia - Leaving Bank Party - Livermore, CA
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1985 Claudia - Al - PHX, AZ
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1986 Claudia @ Tombstone, AZ
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1986 Claudia - Al- Kitchen PHX, AZ
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1987 Claudia - visiting Kay - Livermore, CA
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2005 Claudia holding Tucker
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2005 Kim - Claudia (holding Tucker) - Linda - Megan
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2005 Claudia - Eric - Al - Eric L
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2006 Claudia (holding Tucker) @ Rawhide, AZ
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2006 Claudia - Her Birthday
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2006 Megan - Sammy - Claudia
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2006 Claudia @ Sammy & Al Birthday
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2006 Claudia - Eric L @ Xmas
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2007 Claudia
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2007 Claudia - Eric L @ Acres
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2008 Claudia - Eric L @ ELK's 12th Birthday
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2008 Claudia @ Xmas
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2009 Claudia - Kristin Harris - Al @ Larry's Funeral
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2008 Tucker - Claudia - Scott
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2010 Claudia - Eric - Kim - Eric L @ Acres
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2010 Claudia - Tucker @ Xmas
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2011 Al - Tucker - Claudia
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2012 Tucker - Scott - Al - Claudia - Eric @ PHX house
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2013 Claudia - Birthday
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2014 Claudia @ Xmas
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2015 Eric - Eric L - Claudia
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2015 Eric - Claudia - Scott - Tucker - Kim
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2016 Eric L - Claudia
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2011 Al - Tucker - Claudia
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2010 Claudia - Eric L - Eric
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2010 Al - Tucker - Claudia
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2009 Claudia - Al
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2013 Claudia on couch in PHX house
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2013 Claudia - Eric L - Marsha @ ELK's Graduation
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2014 Vicky - Tucker - Kim - Claudia @ Tucker's Confermation
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2011 Claudia - kitchen @ PHX home
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2013 Claudia - Birthday
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2005 Claudia (holding Tucker) - Eric - Eric L
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2006 Mark - Lind - Claudia - Eric
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2007 Claudia @ Tucker BD
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2007 Mark - Claudia
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2015 Claudia - Scott - Tucker - Kim @ PHX house
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2015 Sam Kirkes (my brother) - Claudia @ Discovery Bay, CA
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2016 Claudia - Eric L - @ Xmas
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2017 Claudia - Scott - Al - Eric