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Sarah Brooks Obituary
BROOKS SARAH RIVERA BROOKS On Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico on August 9, 1922. to the late Enrique Rivera and Clotilde Centeno Rivera. Predeceased by loving and devoted husband Thomas John Brooks. Survived by daughters Clotilde Brooks, Ortaciana Brooks-Allen and Maria Brooks-Neal and sons Juan and Roberto Brooks; ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Also. survived by cherished brother Ortaciano Rivera of San Juan, Puerto Rico; many beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Monday, November 17, 2008 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. at Nativity Catholic Church, 6001 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011. Interment Quantico National Cemetery. Arrangements by McGUIRE.
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Elaine Dynes
November 17, 2008
Dear Clotilde,
My condolences on the loss of your remarkable mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pat (Walker) Dunbar
November 17, 2008
Dear Ortaciana ~ I was reading the obituary for the parent of another friend when I learned about your dear mother's passing. My family sends its heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Bill and Betty Lux
November 12, 2008
Dear Cookie and Family please know we are praying for your family.
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