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Doris Carli Alves

1934 - 2019

Doris Carli Alves obituary, 1934-2019, Newport News, VA

BORN

1934

DIED

2019

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R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton

245 South Armistead Avenue

Hampton, Virginia

Doris Alves Obituary

Doris Carli Alves, 84, passed away March 2, 2019. Born, October 28, 1934, she was a lifelong Peninsula resident; having lived in Hampton until 2009, when she moved to Newport News to be with her son, Russell. She loved her family and always enjoyed being with them. Birthdays and holidays were especially joyous. She also enjoyed playing sports, cards, and trips with friends to various casinos. She was a Lifetime Member of the Phoebus Post 48 American Legion Auxiliary. Through the Legion, she volunteered her services at the Hampton Veterans Administration. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Abel (Abe) R. Alves, whom she was with more than 50 years. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kenneth and parents, Joseph Z. & Julia Marie Carli. She is survived by her daughter, Julia Kiser and her children Jennifer & Stephanie; son, Michael (Annette) and their children, Torri & Zachary; son, Russell (Jacqueline); and grandchildren, Crystal, Christopher, Kevin and great-grandson Aidan. The family will have a small private service for her. For those who desire, please provide a donation in her memory/honor to the American Cancer Society or American Parkinson Disease Association. Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home

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Published by Daily Press on Mar. 10, 2019.

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Dave Rhodes

March 15, 2019

Russell and Family,
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time. May the cherished memories of Your Mother help to comfort your sadness and bring you peace.
Dave and Alison

Becky & Aaron Gibson

March 12, 2019

We were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a dear friend and a wonderful neighbor for many years. I remember many evenings of Hearts and Chocolate Merguine Pie!
Becky and Aaron Gibson, Becky Jane and Cheryl Ann

March 12, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family, may you find comfort and strength from the God of all comfort in this difficult time (Isiah 26:19)

L.A

March 12, 2019

To the family and friends of Doris Carli Alves, please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I pray that in the midst of your sorrow you find comfort in all the joyful memories shared. I hope that the promise in John 6:40 can also bring comfort. Knowing that there is a hope for the ones we lost in death can be reassuring.

Don

March 11, 2019

Please accept my sympathies for the loss of your loved one. May God be with you and your family during this time of great sorrow Please read Jeremiah chapter 29 verse 11 and 2nd Corinthians chapter 1 verses 3 and 4.

Mark Dunford

March 10, 2019

Russell and Mike.. so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Mark Dunford

Mark & Chris Carli

March 10, 2019

We are saddened to hear of your loss. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.

David and Teresa Bragg

March 9, 2019

I just found out about your Mom. We are so, so sorry for your loss. If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know. Love you guys.

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