Stephen Owens

Stephen Owens was born December 18, 1950, to Robert Owens and the late Theresa Owens. He grew up in Hyattsville, Maryland with three younger siblings, Frank, Scott, and Kimberly. He had fond memories of growing up playing with his brother, Frank, and doting on his baby sister, Kimberly. Steve attended St. Mary's Catholic School and DuVal High School, graduating in 1968. After attending the University of Maryland College Park for several semesters, Steve set off on a cross-country journey and ended up living in California for a few years. Steve moved back home to the D.C.-area and in 1981, met Cesar Huezo, the love of his life, while both were working at the Watergate. They made a home in Fort Washington, but they loved the time they spent traveling all over the world. When not traveling, Steve and Cesar could be found around town at almost any theater production, especially musicals, or at the movies. Steve became an uncle, a role he adored, in 1986, with the birth of Amanda. He also enjoyed being a great-uncle to Amanda's son, Trevor. Steve worked for many years in the Roof Terrace Restaurant at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Steve will be remembered for his generosity, steadfast friendship, sarcastic wit, and love of the arts. Steve's favorite things included Barbara Streisand's music, visits the beach, collecting treasures from his travels with Cesar and making plans their next adventure, drawing, and spending time with the people he loved. Steve's delicious cooking, great laugh, and kind heart will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. Stephen Owens is survived by his loving partner of 29 years, Cesar Huezo; his father, Robert Owens; his brothers, Frank Owens and Scott Owens; his sister, Kimberly Owens; his aunt, Helen Creech; his nieces, Amanda Owens, Taylor Owens, and Anngelina Owens Cucinotta; his grand-nephew, Trevor Nix; and a host of relatives and friends. A memorial service for Steve will be held on Saturday, September 4, at 3 p.m. at Beall's Funeral Home in Bowie, Maryland. Steve's family will receive visitors immediately preceding the memorial, beginning at 2 p.m. Interment private. Stephen Owens naci el dieciocho de diciembre de 1950 a Robert y Theresa Owens. Pas su juventud en Hyattsville, Maryland con sus tres hermanos menores, Frank, Scott y Kimberly. Tena memoras alegres de jugar con su hermano Frank y cuidar a su hermanita, Kimberly. Steve asisti al colegio catlico San Mara y la secundara Duval, y se gradu en 1968. Después de asistir a la Universidad de Maryland, College Park por varios semestres, empez un viaje de cruzar el pas y finalmente se qued en California por unos aos. Después, Steve regres a Washington y en 1981, conoci al amor de su vida, Cesar Huezo, mientras trabajaban juntos en el hotel Watergate. Tenan casa en Fort Washington pero amaban ms el tiempo que pasaron juntos viajando por todas partes del mundo. Cuando no viajaban, Steve y Cesar se divertan en la ciudad asistiendo obras de teatro, especialmente musicales, o ir al cine. Se hizo to, un papel que le encantaba, en 1986 con el nacimiento de Amanda. También le gustaba ser to abuelo al hijo de Amanda, Trevor. Steve trabajaba por muchos aos en el restaurante Roof Terrace en el centro de artes John F. Kennedy. Steve se recordar por su generosidad, lealtad fuerte, humr sarcstico y amor de los artes. Sus cosas favoritas incluan la msica de Barbara Streisand, visitas a la playa, coleccionando tesoros durante sus viajes con Cesar, haciendo planes para adventuras, dibujando, y sobre todo, pasando tiempo con sus queridos. Su comida sabrosa, risa fantstica, y buen corazn se extraarn por los que tenan la suerte de conocerle. Stephen Owens se sobrevive por su amor de 29 aos, Cesar Huezo; su padre, Robert Owens; sus hermanos, Frank Owens y Scott Owens; su hermana Kimberly Owens, su ta Helen Creech; sus sobrinas Amanda Owens, Taylor Owens y Anngelina Owens Cucinotta; su sobrino nieto, Trevor Nix y muchos amigos y parientes. Un servicio memorial para Steve se dar sbado el cuatro de septiembre a las tres de la tarde en Beall's Funeral Home en Bowie, Maryland. Su familia tendr visitantes antes del servicio a las dos. Entierro privado.