Luis A. Alcantara

Luis A. Alcantara

Luis Alcantara Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 6, 2008.

LAWRENCE — Luis Alexander Alcantara, 28, of Lawrence was a son, a brother, and a dear friend. He died on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008.

Alex was born at Dr. Aquino's Medical Clinic in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where his mother Yroelia Cutoen worked. He was raised and educated in Los Mameyes, Santo Domingo. Alex was known to most as "Flava." He was a giving, strong, loving, kind and humble individual.

Alex is survived by his mother, Yroelia Cutoen and her late husband, Romulo Alcantara; one brother, Michael Cutoen; one niece, Yanitza Cuteon; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is also survived by his god parents, Osvaldo Del Rosario and Amparo Lora and many close and extended family and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS: A funeral Mass will be offered Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Lawrence. Entombment will follow in St. Mary Mausoleum. Friends may call Friday 4 to 8 p.m. at Farrah Funeral Home, 133 Lawrence St., Lawrence.

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SHIRLEY GRACIANO

February 8, 2008

MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR LOVE ONES LEFT BEHIND R.I.P.

JACKIE AYALA

February 7, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Michelle Pierre

February 6, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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