THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS

It is with sadness that we inform you of the death ofReverend Russ Locke, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on September 21, 2025.

Rev. Locke is survived by his brother, John.

A Celebration of Life will be held privately.

Condolences may be sent to:

The Locke Family
PO Box 151
Joyce, WA 98343

We give God thanks for brother Russ. Let us keep his loved ones in our prayers.

Peace,

Rev. Dr. Dottie Escobedo-Frank
Resident Bishop of the Los Angeles Area
The United Methodist Church