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Maria A Dorantes
1923 - 2014
Maria A Dorantes
1923 - 2014
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BORN
1923
DIED
2014
Maria Dorantes Obituary
Mrs. Dorantes was born March 23, 1923 in Shafter, TX to Melton Ramirez and Manuela (Valdez) Ramirez. Alicia was a great and loving mother and grandmother to all. She touched the heart of everyone and will be greatly missed.
She goes to join those preceding her including her parents; husband, Daniel Dorantes; brothers, Tony, Edward and Alonzo; sisters, Jesusita and Cleopatra.
Surviving are her children, Angelina "Angie" Gutierrez and husband Danny of Wichita Falls, Abelardito Carrasco and wife Mary Jane, Elida Alcala and husband Frank, all of Santa Fe, TX and Steve Carrasco and wife Tammy of Wichita Falls; brother, Armando Ramirez and wife Gloria; 14 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Robert Gutierrez, Carlos Carrasco, Julian Carrasco, Ryan Carrasco, David Martinez and Andrew Carrasco.
The family would like to give thanks to Hospice of Wichita Falls and United Regional Hospital for all of their help and prayers.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Rd., Wichita Falls, 76310.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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March 14, 2014
Severo, Alice Carrasco & Family, offer our deepest & sincere condolences to the Family, she will always be remembered in our heart & prayers. May God always be with you. Carrasco Family, Galveston
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March 14, 2014
Angie and Danny,
Luther and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother will be missed by all of you.
You are in our prayers and as you are well aware the most important thing is God will be there for you.
May God Bless you and your family in your time of need.
Lonnette and Luther Foerster
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