OBITUARY

Announcement:
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Малакка Велкоф, age 23, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday, May 17, 2008. Малакка had no current or former residence in Carteret County, but the family has chosen to include this obituary to honor the connection with relatives from Carteret County.
Service:
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 24, 2008, at St. Petersburg Eternal Rest Funeral Home, with Father Ivan Petrov officiating. Interment will follow at St. Petersburg Cemetery in St. Petersburg.
Life:
Малакка Велкоф was born on January 15, 1985, to Aleksandr and Natalia Ivanov in Moscow, Russia. Further biographical information is not available as Малакка lived a private life.
Family:
Малакка Велкоф is survived by two siblings, Ivan and Yelena, and other relatives such as nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Predeceased:
Малакка Велкоф is not preceded in death by any immediate family members.
Visitation:
The family will receive visitors at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 24, 2008, at St. Petersburg Eternal Rest Funeral Home.
Memorial/Condolences:
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to a local charity in St. Petersburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.memorylane.ru.
Arrangements:
Arrangements are entrusted to St. Petersburg Eternal Rest Funeral Home.
Note: Due to the limited biographical information provided, the cost for this obituary is $25. If the family wishes to include additional attributes, humor, or stories, the cost will be $45 per obituary. The deadline for publication in the Wednesday edition is Tuesday by 5 p.m. Death notices may be submitted up to 9 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. Billing will be sent to St. Petersburg Eternal Rest Funeral Home following the print date.