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NELLY DORANTES Obituary
NELLY DORANTES
June 20, 1934 - May 21, 2015
Nelly Dorantes, 80, of El Centro passed away in her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren, brother, daughters- in-law, and special friend as they prayed, sobbed and lovingly waited for her to meet the Lord and Savior and be reunited with the love of her life of 53 years, husband Guillermo Dorantes on May 21, 2015.
She was a loving and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and great friend. She had a servant's heart and always wanted to do for other before herself . She loved reading the Bible and was a prayer warrior. Her life was vibrant as she touched many lives over the years. She was always spreading comfort, hope, cheer, and singing and blessing every person that she came in contact with. Nelly loved looking beautiful and always had her lipstick and mirror with her.
Visitation for Nelly will take place tonight from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in El Centro with rosary at 7 p.m.
Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 28 at 9 a.m. also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with Father Edward Horning officiating. Nelly will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery in Calexico following Mass.
She now joins her husband, Guillermo Dorantes; mother, Concepcion Leon; father, Cruz Arce; and brothers, Aparicio Arce and Cruz Arce Leon.
Nelly is survived by her 8 children: Irma Montoya, Jorge (Sandra) Dorantes, Leticia (Pablo) Mendoza, Luis (Maria) Dorantes, Patricia Dorantes, Raul Dorantes, Carlos (Alicia) Dorantes, and Victor (Julia) Dorantes; 26 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchil- dren; brothers, Alfredo, Arturo Arce; and sister, Aurora Contreras.
The family extends a special thanks to the following: Dr. Heywood, Dr. Seethala, and Dr. Laura of La Jolla Scripps Green Hospital; Dr. Calvin, Dr. Anzari, Dr. Hamdy, Dr. Vo, Dr. Patel, Dr. Robles, and Dr. Moukarzel, all of El Centro; Hospice of Imperial Valley, Desert Medical Pharmacy, Juanito of Central Home Medical and Health Peak.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mora Family
June 2, 2015
Best cheerleader CUHS soccer ever had. She will be greatly missed.
lupe parga
May 28, 2015
MI MAS SENTIDO PESAME CARLOS VICTOR Y DEMAS FAMILIARES QUE DIOS NUESTRO SENOR LA TENGA EN SU SANTO REINO Y A USTEDES LES MANDE PRONTA RESIGNACION DALE SENOR EL ETERNO DESCANSO Y BRILLE PARA ELLA LA LUZ PERPETUA AMEN
May 27, 2015
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."
Blessings -NTEU 123
Margaret & Carlos San Roman
May 27, 2015
Our prayers for Leticia & Pablo & Dorantes families, for the lost of your beloved Mother. May the Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow. Your neighbor Margaret & Carlos.
Cuesta Family
May 27, 2015
May your many loving memories of your mother help to sustain you at this most difficult time.
Rodriguez
May 27, 2015
Thoughts and prayers going out to the Dorantes family. May God bless you all now and forever. Amen.
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