Boooo, no fun. I’ve had two of the six to eight cycles of capecitabine. I’ve developed a rash, hand and foot syndrome, where the skin gets dry and...
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Celebration of Life
It is with heartbreaking sadness that we announce the passing of D’Arcy Monforte, who went peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on March 6 2025. D’Arcy managed her bout with cancer with hope, dignity and a positive outlook.
D’Arcy is survived by her husband, Matt Monforte, her mother Leanna Dolan, her father Reinhard Grenz, her stepmother, Beverly Grenz, her sister Kirsten Grenz, her cousin Antja Meyer. She will be remembered with love by her many friends, coworker’s, and by students and teachers of Tai Chi and Kung Fu.
Sunday April 27, 2025
Stop by anytime 1 to 5pm
Scatchet Head Community Club
3742 Driftwood Dr #A
Clinton, WA 98236
Please send me a email or text if you think you may be able to attend. Otherwise, please be thinking of D’Arcy on that day.
Matt Monforte
[email protected]
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