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Dorothy Loretta Higi

1931 - 2018

BORN

1931

DIED

2018

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Dorothy Higi Obituary

June 17, 1931 - February 27, 2018 Dorothy was born on June 17, 1931 in New York, New York. Her parents were William and Mary Lea. She was the last surviving of five siblings, Marjorie (George) Sellinger, Bill (Joyce), Bob and Ginger (Dick) Eastom. The family moved to Manhattan Beach, CA, when Dorothy was eleven. It was in the seventh grade, at St. James in Redondo Beach, CA, that she would meet George Higi - the love of her life. They started dating their senior year of high school and it was a beautiful and loving life together. George passed in 2007. Dorothy missed him dearly, but had a fulfilling life with family, friends and her beloved American Martyrs Church community. Dorothy is survived by her sons George (Joyce, Christine 2005), David (Pam) and daughter, Mary (Bill) Klem. All of her grandchildren, George Higi lll, Rita (John) Patzold, Carla (Mannie)D'zul, Gabriel Higi, Amanda (Nathan) Lamont, Mary Alison (Chad) Koehnke, Alexandra (Jason) Witzl, and William Klem. GG (Great-Grandma) to Xavier, Mateo, Christine and Evelyn. Aunt Dorothy was the best aunt to many and will always be remembered as "Uncle Dottie." Dorothy's celebration of life will be at 12 noon, on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at American Martyrs Church in Manhattan Beach. A fitting day for our Irish Rose.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Mar. 9 to Mar. 11, 2018.

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Kate McAuley

March 16, 2018

I was so sad and shocked to hear of Dorothy passing away. I am so grateful that I got to see her on February 10th after many years. BEST neighbor ever! She was always full of life with that amazing smile on her face. I could just kick myself for not arranging a little get together right after I saw her. Life is short and precious. Never put off to tomorrow what you can do today, you just never know. My condolences to the family with much love.

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Cindi Allen

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March 8, 2018

May God give you hope and peace during your grief. 1 Corinthians 15:26.

March 8, 2018

I am so sorry for your family's loss. I hope you can be comforted by thoughts of happier times and precious memories. Death is awful and painful. May "God surround and comfort" you at this difficult time, Psalms 71:21. I am so sorry for your family's loss.

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