With aching hearts, the family of Ms. Doris Maria Lindqvist announces her peaceful passing on Nov. 26, 2025, at the blessed age of 100. A gentle soul, a guiding light, and the cherished matriarch of her family, “Mama” touched countless lives with her warmth, kindness, and quiet strength. She was a beloved presence in the community and a pillar of love, wisdom, and knowledge.
Ms. Lindqvist leaves behind her devoted children: Beryl G. Ottley, Ingrid A. Lewis, Dominic R. Lindqvist, his wife, Phyllis D. Lindqvist, who will forever treasure the love and guidance she bestowed upon them.
She is lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Denise M. Lewis, Horace “Ace” M. Lewis, Jr., his wife, Barbara Lewis, Gary Lewis, Brent Lewis (Dominique Lewis), Rudnell R. O’Neal, Jr., his wife, Sharonda O’Neal, Roderick O’Neal, Sr., his wife, Yedris O’Neal, William Ottley, Jr., Janee M. Lindqvist, Nyja C. Lindqvist-Beckford, her husband, Paul D. Beckford, Dominique Lindqvist-Lobdell, her husband, Dean Lobdell, Evan A. R. Lindqvist.
Their lives remain forever shaped by her love, a constant reminder of the warmth and wisdom she shared so generously.
Her legacy continues through her many great-grandchildren, whose names are carried with pride and affection. They include Brenique Maria Lewis, her wife, Janae Lewis, Brent Marc Lewis, Jr., Bria Marie Lewis, Kadeem Shakeem Lewis, Danika Athelia Lewis, Dominic Antonio Lewis, and his wife, Destiny Lewis, Danielle Andrea Lewis, Enrique Santiago Estrada-Lewis, Chad Horace Lewis, Laquida Renee Gumbs, the late LaVele Kidane Gumbs, Jordan Anthony Cooper, Justin Dominic Cooper, Amara Elise Lewis-Nixon, and her husband, Kristopher Nixon, Bryce LaVele Lewis, Noah Ottley, Nevaeh Ottley, King Ottley, Gracie Ottley, Tobias Ottley, Chad O’Neal, Chayse O’Neal, Roderick O’Neal, Jr., Jahleel O’Neal, Khalid E. Peirce, Lyric B. Citizen, Joel X. Lobdell, Gavin M. Anderson-Brown, Erin N. Anderson-Brown. They stand united in gratitude for the life she lived and the many blessings she bestowed upon them.
She is also blessed with great-great-grandchildren: Nyori Jordan Imelda Lewis, Lenox Jahmai Horace Freeman, Jack Dawson Lewis, Messiah Jelani Freeman, Brooke Marie Lewis, Myair Saint Squiabro Lewis, Zayden Javier Estrada-Lewis, Luca James Estrada-Lewis, Andrés Santiago Estrada-Lewis, Joaquin Kidane Orr, Kairo Emmanuel Nixon, Kaleb O’Neal, Karmelo O’Neal who represent the newest branches of her beautiful family tree.
Ms. Lindqvist is further remembered by a wide circle of close nieces, nephews and cousins, family and friends, including the McIntosh, Lindqvist, Lewis, O’Neal, Clenance, King, Francois, Forde, Cabey, Barber/Carneiro, Nicholson/James, Harris Alejandro, Sibilly, Brooks, Lettsome, Isaac, deCastro, and Monsanto, Sabino, Ramsey, as well as countless others too numerous to mention, who held her dear.
Ms. Lindqvist will forever be remembered for the warmth she shared so freely, the wisdom she offered with grace, and the love that echoed through every life she touched. Her gentle and generous spirit will remain a sweet and everlasting presence in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
May her soul rest in eternal and perfect peace.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Turnbull’s Funeral Home.
First Viewing at Turnbull’s Funeral Home, Sunday, Dec. 14, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Second Viewing will be at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Monday, Dec. 15, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Funeral Service will be at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Monday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m.
Cemetery: Western Cemetery No. 1
Colors: Wear lively colors in celebration of her beautiful life.
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