Helen Francis "Dolly" Echeverria

Oh I remember Dolly so well. She was a ray of sunshine every time she came in with her kids to get an adjustment on their braces. I worked for John Cavanaugh and we had the privilege and pleasure of treating all of the Echeverria kids in our Casa Grande office.

I am so sad to learn that Dolly passed, and so long ago. My father, Lawrence, was a friend of and worked for Dolly for years in Casa Grande. My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the entire family.

Dolly was such a good friend to our Orthodontic practice and pure joy to be around. I'll never forget her.

I never knew her as "Helen" she was Dolly to me and just about everyone else. The first time I met Dolly I was dating my wife Debbie Kortsen. We went to Dollies house to pick something up. I was sitting in the kitchen when I thought I heard a baby lamb cry out, I dismissed it, but then I heard it again, I was hesitant to ask I really didn´t know how to ask. Finally I asked, is that a lamb I hear and where is it, Dolly took me to the pantry, opened the door, there were not only one but three...

Dolly was the best example of how to grow old 'disgracefully'. She loved life and lived life to the full and we were thrilled that she considered Ireland her second home. It is hard to believe that she is not with us in body but her spirit lives with us here in Ireland. Such a small lady but such a big passionate human being. Much love to all the family and especially Rudy, Cencie, Ian and Rogan. Cath & Gary, Cork. (we're not really from Arizona!)

Dear Gigi and Bill,
So sorry to hear about your mom, Gigi. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Liz Scherer

Our deepest sympathy to your family at this time. We were glad to have known Dolly.

I have known Dolly for only 12 years, I have maybe met her a few times in those years, yet she has had such impact on my life. I will miss her dearly, and know that I will never forget her great love and compassion toward life.