PURIFOY, Denise Elaine

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Last Name
 
PURIFOY
Given Names
 
Denise Elaine
AKA's
 
Hunter, Denise Elaine
Better known as
 
Date of Birth
 
11/4/1952
Age at Death
 
26
Place of Birth
 
Sanger, California
Race
 
Caucasian
Gender
 
Female
Religion
 
Family Tree
 
Birth Mother
 
Birth Father
 
Siblings
 
Partner
 
Children
 
Non-Temple Relatives
 
Orville Hunter (father), Juanita
Body Identification Number
 
Burial Location
 
Sanger Cemetery, Sanger, CA
Source of Death Information
 
House Foreign Affairs Committee report; FBI document 89-4286-1302 (prepared 12/78)
Entry into Guyana
 
12/3/1977
Residence (US)
 
Redwood Valley, California
Residence (JT)
 
Cottage 22
Occupation in U.S./Skills, Talents & Interests
 
health care (RYMUR 89-4286-X-5-a-32b); Dietary service at hospital (Maaga); Care home operator/ Painter
Occupation in Jonestown (Temple Records)
 
Sewing Dept (RYMUR 89-4286-X-2-C-17(2)); Serving area (RYMUR 89-4286-E-2-A-1dddd)
Jonestown Roles (FBI Records)
 
Government Income
 
Discrepancies
 
Remembrances
 
“Denise Hunter was my second cousin. Her mother sent mine a photo taken on 11-4-1978 on Denise's 26th birthday; the photo was mailed on Nov. 14th. My aunt describes Denise as "real fair, gray eyes and light brown hair," 5'5" tall in a letter to my mother. I quote, "She always had a smile and was loved by everyone that knew her." Also there was a newspaper clipping by Larry Romero, Bee Staff Writer.” - Anonymous

“Denise was a great friend of mine, I spoke with her just before she left to go to San Francisco / Guyana. She was a beautiful person...I just don't understand why things happen this way? I'm sure she's in a better place now...she loved everyone! Rest in Peace Denise...I will see you again. ” - Ken Atkins