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Bernice LUIS Obituary

LUIS, Bernice S. Torrance, California, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2010. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 6, 1923. A breast cancer survivor since 2001, for the past seven months, she was battling for her life. Gregg, her son, took good care of her at home during these months. Bernice was a loving and caring mother, great friend and confidant, and a fighter for life with dignity. She will be missed! Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Max Victor Luis. She is survived by her son Gregg Luis and daughter-in-law, Nancy, her daughter Tara Myers, her three grandchildren, Lisa Myers Rowe, Kirsten Myers Melchiors and Tara Joy Myers Mack (Mrs. Michael Mack) and her seven great-grandchildren (Kial, Steven, Jessica, Brennah, Jennifer, Casey, and Colt). There will be no funeral and memorial services as she participated in a whole body donation program. In lieu of flowers, please send your donation to your favorite charity.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2010.

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