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Fidel Suarez Obituary

SUAREZ Fidel Gromelio Suarez, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012, surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Suarez, a native of Cuba, has lived in Louisiana since 1967 where he retired from Shell Oil Co. in Norco, LA. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elsa Gonzales-Quevedo Suarez, along with children and their spouses: Elsa and Octavio Estorino, Antonio and Ro-An Suarez, Marlene and Robert Estorino, Alexis and Melissa Suarez. Grandfather of Vanessa, Amanda, Jessica, Wayne, Jason, Kaylan, Monica, Victor, Marco, Andre, Alexis, Lola and Elsa. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren. Brother of Emma Lopez, Joseph Suarez, and preceded by Nievelina Hernandez and Iroenia Suarez. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Westlawn Memorial Park. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2012.

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Brad Duhe

January 19, 2012

I worked with Fidel several years at Shell in Norco. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed. My sympathies go out to his family.

Natalie Dupre

January 19, 2012

Tony, Ro and the rest of the Suarez family. I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Fidel's passing. I know you will all miss him dearly. Even though life events have taken us in different directions over the years, I think of you often. My heart aches with yours in your time of sorrow but rejoices in knowing that Mr. Fidel is now at peace. May your memories comfort you, now and always. Love to you all. Natalie

Kathy & Alex Snage

January 18, 2012

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family during this difficult time. God Bless You.

David Cali

January 18, 2012

Fidel is a good friend of mine. I will miss him dearly, God Bless your whole Family Fidel, they loved you greatly!

Mike & Tom Friends from Touro

January 18, 2012

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your lovely family. Mike and Tom (Friends from Touro)

Angela Rodriguez

January 17, 2012

The first time I met Gromelio was probably at my wedding, Oct 19, 1996, He danced with me and he caught my attention, "this man can dance", who is this? ha ha. He was an old family friend of my husband, Alberto. What a man! He became my friend to. We had lots of conversations over the years. We talked about our gumbo recipes, he helped us when we moved into our 1st home as newlyweds. He was at our son, "Aaron" Baptism and I'll never forget, him and Aaron napping together. I sure will miss Gromelio and sad that I won't get a chance to dance with him again. Love you, Angela Rodriguez (Alberto's wife, Nidia's son)

Jacqueline Avila

January 17, 2012

To each and everyone of you, you are all a by-product of this wonderful man. He has instilled in each of you so much great qualities that is still being passed on to all generations. But the greatest of them all is love. I wish I could be there. My children will be there therefore part of my heart is there as well. Much love to all and May God continue to bless you all.

January 17, 2012

Tony & Ro,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of sorrow. Take comfort in all of the wonderful memories. Wish we could be there with you.

Love,

Barbara and Keith
Midland, Texas

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