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Rachel Levine Obituary

RACHEL STOREE LEVINE died peacefully at Texas Children's Hospital, Sunday, March 16, at the age of 19. Rachel was a resident of Thomas Care Center. Rachel is survived by her parents Paulette and Mel Levine; brothers Andrew and Derek; grandparents Esther and Al Levine, Madeleine and Raymond Wolf; aunts and uncles Helen Shacket, Izzy and Joan Gelfond, Barbara and Richard Wolf, Cynthia and Michael Wolf; cousins Dana and Robert Wolf, Lauren and Case Cartensen, Sallye and Marc Wolf, Natalie and Brett Barth. The family thanks the doctors, caretakers, and teachers of both Thomas Care and Texas Children's Hospital for their love, devotion, and compassion. The family requests donations be made in Rachel's memory to Texas Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 300630, MC4-4483, Houston 77230. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 18 at Emanu El Memorial Park, 8341 Bissonnet, at 5 p.m., with Rabbi Roy A.Walter and Cantor Vadim I. Tunitsky officiating.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Mar. 18, 2003.

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Wendy, Connie, & Shannon

April 9, 2003

Dear Paulette and Mel,

We were so sorry to hear of Rachel's death. Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Sue and Alan Potasnik

March 31, 2003

Paulette and Mel, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy, Sue and Alan Potasnik

Rosalyn Margolis

March 30, 2003

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May your memories of Rachel give you comfort in the days ahead.

Our love,

Rosalyn and Barry

Linda May

March 24, 2003

Dear Paulette and Mel,

How saddened I was to learn of Rachel's death. Please know that my thoughts are with you, and I hope the healing time is swift for you and the family.



It's true that time helps...and memory sustains. Take care and know that her memory is, indeed, a blessing.



Linda

Natalie Barth

March 20, 2003

Our thoughts are with all of you... Love, Natalie and Brett

Lydia Wehmeyer

March 18, 2003

Please accept my deepest sympathy. God Bless you & your family

Clara Ernst

March 18, 2003

Dear Mel, Paulette, Andrew and Derek; We were very saddened to hear of Rachel's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Rachel will always be in our prayers. God Bless you. Love, Alan and Clara

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