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Estelle Dockser Obituary

DOCKSER, ESTELLE, of Miami, formerly of Newton, MA. Adored wife of the late Charles Dockser and the late Jack Brotheim. Survived by her daughters Ellen, Gail Stich and husband Peter. A longtime and much-honored volunteer at the Miami Heart Institute, Estelle will be remembered for her vivacity, magnificent sense of humor, wide circle of friends, and passion for People Magazine and politics: Rest in peace, Mom, Obama is in the White House. Services will be private. The family would like to thank Dr. Eugenio Bricio, Fay Plummer, and Maggie Williams for their kindness and care. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jun. 18, 2009.

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little steve

June 25, 2009

Dear Gail and Ellen,

We were very sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Fondly,
The girls at Little Steve's

June 25, 2009

Dear Gail and Ellen and family,
We were very sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Fondly,
The girls at Little Steve's

June 19, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Estelle's death.

My condolences to the family on your loss. She was unique and she will be missed.-Love, Linda Wartow

June 18, 2009

To Gail & Ellen
Please accept our codelense on the loss of your Mother
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time
Gail (Kitsis)& Chick Hoffman

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