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Marcos Barrocas Obituary

BARROCAS, MARCOS, M.D., Well known physician in the community and a freedom fighter. Born in Guines, Cuba on September 4, 1937, passed September 7, 2005 after a long fight against colon cancer. Dr. Barrocas is survived by his loving wife Virginia and sons Axel and Alex. Also survived by his brother, sister-in-law and nephew; Salvador, Darlene, and David respectively of Chicago, IL. Private services will be held on Friday, September 9, 2005 at the RIVERSIDE GORDON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1920 Alton Road, Miami Beach, (305)-531-1151. The family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Sep. 9, 2005.

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Roberto Molleda

February 20, 2006

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of our fellow veteran Dr. Marcos Barrocas. From the officers and members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 620.

Richard Feinstein,M.D.

September 10, 2005

Dr Marcos Barrocas was a good doctor and a fine human being. He will be missed by the physicians and other health care workers in the Mercy Hospital area.

Ellen Jensen

September 9, 2005

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Pedro y Rebeeca Marin

September 9, 2005

Deseamos expresarle nuestras condolencias por tan irreparable perdida.

Con todo nuestro carino para usted y todos los suyos.

Pedro y Rebecca Marin

Denise Eccles

September 9, 2005

My love and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Love Denise

ana margarita alfonso

September 9, 2005

Dra.Barrocas,pensando es usted en estos duros momentos y deseando poderla ver de regreso pronto.

Incondicionalmente a sus servicios.

Con todo mi carino.

Ana Margarita Alfonso

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