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Dora Aguilar Obituary
Dora Elia Aguilar , 78, of Houston went to be with her Lord September 20, 2011. She was born January 17, 1933 to Juan and Consuelo Zulaica. Dora is survived by her loving children Santiago Aguilar and wife Thelma, Alma Tristan and husband Alan, Norma DelBosque and husband Jose, Sostenes Aguilar Jr. and wife Juanita, John Aguilar and wife Maria; 1 sister, Hermelinda Barrios; 1 brother, Jesus Zulaica; 14 grandchildren, Santiago Jr., Cynthia, Erika, Marilyn, Daniel, Jessica, Joey, Michael, John Jr., Alana, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Juan, Joseph; 5 great-grandchildren, Anthony, Martin, Christian, Yanira, Melissa; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Sunday September 25, 2011 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be 12:30 PM Monday, September 26, 2011 at Brookside Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Brookside Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dora Aguilar
Brandie Flores
September 26, 2011
Alma, Alan, Daniel and Alana: As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I love you. You and your family will all be in my prayers. Your mom, mother-in-law, and grandmother, was always very kind to me and I will never forget her.
Sam Aguirre
September 24, 2011
Erika may the Lord comfort you and your love ones during your loss. I'm Keeping you and your family in my prayers (as well as the rest of my family). May God bless you all.
Olga Vargas Castro
September 24, 2011
My condolences to Alma,Norma,and the entire family.
rod and aleena
September 24, 2011
Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Dora Aguilar. may the scriptures offer you comfort through a promise - "And call me in the day of distress. I shall rescue you, and you will glorify me.” psalms 50:15
Delia Alejandro
September 23, 2011
Sister Alma, please know that you and your entire family are in my prayers. May God keep you all in his loving arms, during this time, holding you close to his heart, to comfort you.
Stacy Rodriguez
September 23, 2011
Sostenes Aguilar (JR)& Family
I am saddened to hear of your mothers passing. May GOD comfort you and your family during this time.
Fernando and Paula (Vargas) Moreno
September 22, 2011
Alma, Norma and the rest of the family:
Please know that Fernando and I (as well as our family) are keeping you in prayer at this time. May she rest in peace. You have our sympathy.
Marisela Rivera
September 22, 2011
May you know that you are in our hearts and pray that God comfort you during your loss. Keeping you and your family in our prayers. God Bless you and keep you in his loving heart.
Jose & Marisela Rivera
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