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Holly Hajjar Lorah

1946 - 2010

Holly Hajjar Lorah obituary, 1946-2010, La Jolla, CA

BORN

1946

DIED

2010

Holly Lorah Obituary

Holly Hajjar Lorah, born on June 27, 1946, passed away from a long and heroic battle with cancer on July 10, 2010, in Beach Haven, NJ. Holly and her family have lived in La Jolla for over 43 years. Her love of beauty and sweet genuine joy and kindness towards others shall leave a permanent mark on those left behind.
Holly is survived by her husband of 42 years, Richard J. Lorah; her daughter, Amy E. (Brian) Horne, and grandchildren, Tighe, 5 years old, and Jake, 2 years old; her daughter, Leslie A. Lorah (Reginald), and grandson, Ryder, 4 months old; her brother, Mark Hajjar; and her two sisters, Jill Sullivan and Hanya Hajjar Gore.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 10, 2010, at 5 pm at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to: The Holly Lorah Memorial Fund at: www.hollylorah.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by La Jolla Light from Sep. 8 to Oct. 8, 2010.

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Linda & Salah Baouendi

September 10, 2010

Our deepest sympathy, Rick, to you and your family. Holly's spirit and courage were an inspiration to us, your next-door neighbors.

September 9, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Rick, your daughters and their families. We were privileged to be your neighbors for many years and we fondly remember Holly. She fought the good fight.
Karsten and Susan Joehnk

John Fry

September 9, 2010

Well, Phooey. There's never any good news in the obituaries and Holly's passing is no exception. Still, it brought back wonderful memories of Firehouse Deli and Steamers and even Bill Hajjar and Ocean Boulevard. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen Coleman

September 7, 2010

May your good memories sustain you during this difficult time.

Paul & Erin Frye

September 7, 2010

To the entire Lorah and extended Family, We pass along our prayers and thoughts to you all.

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