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Obituary

Laura Gajda passed away on January 4, 2024. She died 9 months after being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer after a recurrence of an original cancer diagnosis in 2020.

Laura was born October 14, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri. Laura spent the majority of her youth in Chesterfield, Missouri and graduated from Parkway West High School where she was an active member of the Speech and Debate Club. Laura attended the University of Missouri- …

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Memories & condolences

Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. Walt and Laura are such a beautiful couple and I hope you take comfort knowing the…
Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. Walt and Laura are such a beautiful couple and I hope you take…
Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. Walt and Laura are such a b…
Laura you were an amazing colleague in so many ways. More ways than we realized. The work you did for us at RUMC will h…
Laura you were an amazing colleague in so many ways. More ways than we realized. The work you did f…
Laura you were an amazing colleague in so many ways. More ways t…

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Favorites

What was Laura's favorite color?
Red
Red
Red
What causes did Laura care about most?
RUMC
RUMC
RUMC
What were Laura's favorite local spots?
Metropolitan Museum of Art, the MoMA, Met Cloisters
Metropolitan Museum of Art, the MoMA, Met Cloisters
Metropolitan Museum of Art, the MoMA, Met Cloisters
What were Laura's favorite vacation spots?
Paris, France
Paris, France
Paris, France

Timeline

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Born

October 14th, 1958
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Had a child, Jacqueline Gajda

March 14th, 1996
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Moved

2015
Staten Island, NY

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

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