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Xaque Gruber
December 7, 2019
Thinking of you, Aunt Doreen - my beautiful beloved Godmother. You are missed, but we know you are watching over us all with love!
April 30, 2010
My name is Artie Parrish class of 60 from the Elms. My sister and Doreen were best of friends. They went through all 12 years together. In fact she was in my sisters wedding. My sister Irene Konstantinopoulos Buckey died in 1978. I just wanted to say how sorry I was to read of her death in the Elms magazine.
Deborah Wait
January 10, 2010
We had a beloved babysitter when our Mia was a child. She was Elizabeth (Besh) Benchea Block, and we cherished our friendship with her, her mother and father, and also with Matthew whom we met when Elizabeth was at Vanderbilt. Mia spent quite a bit of time with the Bencheas and never failed to tell us what a fun, loving family they were. Mr. and Mrs. Benchea raised their children in such a way that made each one of them feel special and wonderful as individuals as well as part of a family, and we saw the outcome of this in the loving way that Elizabeth treated our child. We send all of the family our deepest condolences, and the deepest love and appreciation for the whole Benchea family.
julie benchea
December 21, 2009
i'm really very very sorry
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ETHELDA GILLETLY
December 21, 2009
12-21-09
TO DOREEN'S FAMILY,
I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING ANY OF YOU BUT KNOWING DOREEN IN HIGH SCHOOL AT THE ELMS IS ENOUGH TO TELL ME THAT SHE HAS A WONDERFUL FAMILY. HER DAD WAS ALSO MY DOCTOR FOR YEARS.
ELIZABETH BENCHEA PFEIFFER, JUST WANT TO LET YOU AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY KNOW THAT DOREEN WILL BE REMEMBERED IN MY PRAYERS ON CHRISTMAS. THE PAST 8 WEEKS HAVE NOT BEEN EASY FOR ME BUT I KNOW THAT EVENTUALLY THINGS WILL GET EASIER.
REST IN PEACE DEAR DOREEN.
ETHELDA LOCKARD GILLETLY
Dr.Crowder&staff Heritage Medical
December 21, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brian Diller
December 18, 2009
Dear Marissa and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Benchea. I wish each of you God's comfort during this time of great sadness.
With deepest sympathies,
Brian Diller
December 16, 2009
Traian,
I was saddened to learn of Doreen's death and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can only imagine how you must feel to lose your your partner in life after so many wonderful years together. It is my hope that the passage of time will rekindle only the most pleasant memories, while serving to diminish your most recent experiences with her pain and suffering.
Charles sends his best as well.
Ilsa S.Krivcher
December 16, 2009
Traian, our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. The Lord has called your beautiful Doreen home. She will always be missed and fondly remembered as a great wife and mother. It was our pleasure to have called her freind. Mike and Cheryl Kain Navarre Beach
Lisa Pfeiffer & Family
December 15, 2009
Dear Traian and family,
Doreen will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by us and by all who knew her warmth and kindness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
December 15, 2009
Dear Traian and family,
So very sorry to hear of my cousin Doreen's passing. Lots of memories of her freckled smiling face as we were growing up. Please know our sympathies go to you and your family at this time.
Kathy Scuderi Bauer
Katy McGuckin
December 15, 2009
Beth and Benchea Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your family growing up. you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Al Clark
December 15, 2009
Traian and Family, My deepest sympathies for your loss with the passing of your wife. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Al Clark Gold Canyon, AZ
Ruth & Jim Richards
December 15, 2009
Jim & I are so sorry to learn of Doreen's passing. She was a gentle and great lady. She will be missed very much. May God Bless her soul. Ruth & Jim Richards
Teresa, Joe, Latona
December 14, 2009
Dear Traian and family, Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Doreen was a beautiful and gentle person and we will always remember her with fond memories. Sincerely, Teresa and Joe Latona and Mary and Tony Marino
xaque Gruber
December 14, 2009
Dear Aunt Doreen ~
You were always the most caring, gentle, generous, and consistent Godmother I could have ever wanted. Thank you for being so loving to me all of my life.
You were always a major part of our family, and you were taken from us too soon. It's a very sad and devastating loss. At least I am comforted to know that you are in Heaven with Grandma Dorothy, Grandpa Tom, your brother Robert, and your aunts and uncles.
My prayers are with Uncle Traian, Tommy, Beth and Marissa as well as Carrie, Matthew, and all the grandchildren. What a wonderful family!
Love your nephew,
David Xaque Gruber
Joann Gruber
December 14, 2009
Our dear sister Doreen ~
We love you and will miss you always. You've been taken from us far too soon. You will always be in our hearts.
Love from your sister and brother,
Dr. Joseph Scuderi & Family
Joann Gruber & Family
Pat Colgate
December 14, 2009
May you remember all the good times. You are in my prayers. Pat Colgate 309
Jim Craig
December 14, 2009
Joe, Joanne and Dave -- My deepest sympathies are with you when I read Doreen had passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. Write if you wish, I would be glad to hear from all of you. Its been too long.
Sincerely,
Jim Craig
Kendra Fletcher Tucker
December 14, 2009
Tom, I was deeply saddened to see the news about your mom. Her picture in the paper caught my eye and I recognized her right away. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I remember her as such a vibrant woman who was always kind, caring and gracious. I know how close you all were and my heart goes out to you and your family.
Steve and Cathy Staggs
December 14, 2009
Traian and Family...
We are so sorry for your loss. Doreen was a lovely lady; we enjoyed meeting and visiting with both of you at the beach. We will think of you and pray for all of you during this very difficult time.
December 14, 2009
Traian, Elizabeth, Tommy, Marissa: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families during this very very sad time. Doreen left you all far to young. You'll be in our prayers.
Cousin Gretchen and family
Leon & Mary Jane Wyszynski
December 14, 2009
Traian & family:
We were so very sorry to read about Doreen. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss.
Your old plumber
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