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Dora Asuncion Nieves "Dorita" Garcia

Dora Asuncion Nieves "Dorita" Garcia obituary

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Dora Garcia Obituary

Dora ("Dorita") Asuncion Nieves Garcia, born in Panama and a resident of Kenner, Louisiana entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in Metairie, Louisiana at the age of 71. Wife of Octavio Garcia; Daugther of the late Julio and Dora Nieves; Sister of Julio Nieves and his wife Sharon, Mother of Richard L Rodriguez and his wife Christina, David P Rodriguez and his wife Christine, Steven R Garcia and his wife Connie; Also survived by seven grandchildren, Alexis, Trenten, John, Gabrielle, Dillon, Taylor, Francesca and great-grandson, Weston. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 2:00 PM. Friends may visit after 12:00 PM. Interment in Lake Lawn Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in honor of Mrs. Dorita Garcia to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF), 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2014.

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Bruce & Patricia Oman

January 21, 2014

Octavia, Steve &, Connie,
We just learned of Dorita's passing and are so saddened for her and for all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we will always remember the fun times, the comfortable respect and true friendship that Dorita always brought with her. She will be dearly missed but never forgotten.

Bruce & Patricia Oman

Tracy Rauch

January 14, 2014

Octavia and family,
Our heartfelt prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Dora was a beautiful person and we will always remember her. Much love and thoughts to you and your family.

Your friends,
Brian and Tracy Rauch

Ray & Gail Peacock

January 14, 2014

Octavia,
We were so sad to learn of your wife's passing. We were out of town so we didn't learn of your loss until yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Annabelle

January 11, 2014

Lamento la pérdida de Dorita. Dios odia la muerte. El dice que "va haber resurrección" como dice Hechos 24:15. Es un consuelo que nos beneficia a todos.

January 10, 2014

We were so saddened to hear of Dorita's passing. Please take comfort in knowing that you have a special guardian angel to watch over your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Walter & Robin Cure

Daniel and Jennifer Bent

January 10, 2014

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

January 9, 2014

Very sad to hear of Dorita's passing.What a great lady.With our synpathy we are sending loving thoughts and prayers to the entire family.May you find faith to uphold you and loving memories to help you smile again.
Ronnie & Kate Luquette

Glenda Perez

January 9, 2014

May god bless Dorita and keep her in his arms forever. I know that heaven got better when she arrived.
I am just so sorry. She was a most beautiful person and we will miss her forever.

Love, Glenda Perez

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