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Elihut Diaz-Arrastia Obituary
1928-2015
Dr. Elihut Ravelo Diaz-Arrastia died early in the morning on December 5, 2015 at her home. She was 87 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents Eduardo Ravelo and Conchita Isern and her brothers Eduardo Ravelo and Elizar Ravelo. Elihut leaves behind her beloved husband of 61 years Dr. Ramon Diaz-Arrastia, her brother Dr. Eloy Ravelo and his wife Mercedes Ravelo, her children Dr. Ramon Diaz-Arrastia and his wife Dr. Jennifer Buchanan, George Diaz-Arrastia and his wife Maria Gomez, and Dr. Concepcion Diaz-Arrastia and her husband Edward Green. She leaves behind nine grand-children Paul, Veronica, Anne, Elliot, Theresa, Robert, Rebecca, Mark, and Madeleine.
Elihut was born on March 2, 1928 in Bayamo, Cuba. Dr. Ravelo Diaz-Arrastia received her M.D. degree from the University of Havana Medical School in 1952. Dr. Ravelo was a pioneer as one of the first female general surgeons in Cuba. After leaving Cuba with her family in 1968, she and her family settled in Houston in 1969. She engaged in the private practice of medicine in Houston until her retirement in 2012 at the age of 84. She was a member of the medical staff at Memorial Southeast Hospital, later Memorial-Hermann Southeast Hospital from 1972 until her retirement. In all, Dr. Ravelo practiced medicine for over sixty years.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with a Rosary recited at 7:00 PM, Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM, Monday, December 7, 2015 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 6921 Chetwood Dr. The Rite of Committal will follow at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.
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Dr. Dunia Carralero-Haddad
December 10, 2015
Dear Family,
With sadness but also joy to know that she has met the ultimate Doctor- our healer Jesus Christ, I send our deepest condolence for the passing of Elihut.
She was an inspiration and example of all the attributes that makes us-Cuban women, proud. A fighter, an intellectual, a wonderful mother, a devoted wife and a socially conscious person always willing to lend a hand!
May the family find comfort in her legacy. May her Memory be eternal, Amen!
TANIA SMITH
December 8, 2015
SHE WAS MY DOCTOR, MY EXCELLENT DOCTOR. AN INCREDIBLE WOMAN, WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER AND FRIEND.HER FAMILY WAS FIRST AND FOREMOSR IN HER LIFE BUT SHE CARED, REALLY CARED ABOUT HER FRIENDS AND PATIENTS.. I WILL NEVER FORGET HER, SHE IS FOREVER IN MY HEART.I HAVE SO MANY PRECIOUS MEMORIES I SHARED WITH HER AND HER FAMILY.
ELIHUT, I SAY A DIOS. EL TE ABRAZO AL LLEGAR. NOS VEREMOS EN LA ETERNIDAD.
WITH ALL MY LOVE TO EACH AND EVERY ONE IN YOUR FAMILY.
TANIA ASCANIO SMITH
MaryJo & Onofre Gonzalez
December 7, 2015
Onofre and I were saddened when we found out late last night of Elihut's passing! Our sincere condolences and love to all the family for such a great loss....Elhiut was an incredible, wonderful, outstanding individual!!! She will truly be missed! May God give you all the strength for such a loss!
Pam Blacklock
December 7, 2015
May God be with her family during these difficult times.
Jorge Sera
December 6, 2015
I am so sad and at the same time happy she has found peace. There are few people that can make such a difference in ones life and she was a prime example with her generosity and unlimited caring.
You will be missed and we ask for your guidance for those left behind.
December 6, 2015
I was sad to read of the loss of Dr. Ravelo Diaz-Arrastia always known simply as Dr. Ravelo to me. I had the good fortune to practice at the same time and in the same hospital as she and her husband as well as later occasionally with her daughter Dr. Concepcion Diaz-Arrastia. I new her to be caring compassionate and knowledgeable. She will be missed by all.
Richard A. Bryan, MD
Melissa Joyner
December 6, 2015
Prayers to the family. What an amazing woman - she contributed so much to society and her family.
DW
December 6, 2015
Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. (Psalm 29:11)
Jorge & Lily Gonzalez
December 5, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kevin Jackson
December 5, 2015
Dr. Diaz-Arrastia always displayed a warm and generous spirit. She will be missed. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Kevin Jackson & Ray King
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