Dumitru Botirca

În Amintirea Ve nica a lui

Dumitru (Mitica) Botirca

27 Octombrie 1948 – 4 August 2025
M-am luptat lupta cea buna, mi-am ispravit alergarea, am pazit credin a.
- 2 Timotei 4:7

Cu inimi îndurerate, dar pline de recuno tin a pentru o via a traita cu credin a i har, anun am plecarea la Domnul a lui Dumitru (Mitica) Botirca, care a intrat în odihna ve nica în diminea a zilei de 4 august 2025, în Bolivar, Missouri, înconjurat de familia sa iubitoare la varsta de 76 de ani.

S-a nascut pe 27 Octombrie 1948, în Ude ti, Jude ul Suceava, România, fiu al Mariei i al lui Dumitru Botirca. A fost al trelea dintre patru copii, fiind precedat în moarte de fratele sau mai mic, Petrica, i de cele doua surori mai mari, Len uca i Auru a.

Pe 17 Octombrie 1971, s-a casatorit cu iubirea vie ii sale, Floarea Maria Buc a. Împreuna au cladit o familie frumoasa i binecuvântata, crescând noua copii într-un camin plin de dragoste, credin a i devotament. Cei 53 de ani de casnicie au fost o marturie de statornicie, sacrificiu i har.

Electrician licen iat, Dumitru avea o abilitate naturala de a repara orice era stricat – fie ca era vorba de o instala ie electrica, o nevoie în casa sau un suflet întristat. Oriunde mergea, aducea bucurie, râsete i speran a.

În dorin a de a oferi un viitor mai bun familiei sale, sotia sa a câ tigat Loteria Vizelor (DV Lottery) i a imigrat în Statele Unite împreuna cu cinci dintre copiii sai, cu durerea profunda de a lasa patru în urma. A locuit ini ial în Texas, unde a devenit un membru iubit al comunita ii penticostale române din Dallas.

Mai târziu, calauzit de Domnul, s-a mutat în Bolivar, Missouri, unde a gasit un nou camin i o biserica draga sufletului sau: Grace Romanian Pentecostal Church. Timp de peste 14 ani, a fost un stâlp al bisericii. Atunci când era cuprins de Duhul Sfânt, ecoul strigatului sau „Aleluia!" i
„Amin!" rasuna cu putere în adunare i aducea bucurie celor din jur.

Pentru mul i dintre cei care au lucrat alaturi de el, era cunoscut cu drag sub numele de „Tataie." Chiar i cei care nu vorbeau româna erau atra i de caldura sa, bunatatea sa i spiritul sau plin de via a.

Via a lui Dumitru a fost o marturie vie a credin ei în Isus Hristos. Oriunde mergea, lasa în urma un cuvânt de încurajare, o îmbra i are calda i un zâmbet sincer. A fost un om al credin ei, al smereniei i al iubirii, gata oricând sa ajute i sa slujeasca cu inima plina.

Ultimii cinci ani din via a lui au fost marca i de o lupta grea cu cancerul. De i suferin a a fost mare, credin a sa a ramas neclintita. A îndurat cu demnitate i pace, tiind ca destina ia sa finala este Cerul. Astazi, avem siguran a ca el este pe deplin vindecat în prezen a Domnului – eliberat de durere, eliberat de suferin a i în sfâr it în pace.

Chiar daca inimile noastre plâng dupa el, ne bucuram în nadejdea binecuvântata ca Dumitru este acum cu Cel caruia i S-a închinat întreaga sa via a. Mo tenirea sa de credin a, iubire i bucurie ramâne vie în inimile tuturor celor care l-au cunoscut.

Este lasat în urma de so ia sa iubita, Floarea Maria Botirca,

i de copiii sai:

Dorinel i Priscilla Botirca
Copiii lor: Amelie, Yemimah, Ketziah, Noa, Madilin i Jonas

Maria L. i Catalin Policiuc
Copiii lor: Abel, Gabriel, Ruth i Sara

Lusu i Nata a Botirca
Copiii lor: Denis, Julia, Davide i Nadia

Daniel i Oana Botirca
Copiii lor: Rebecca, Noemi i Eloise

Radu i Naomi Botirca
Copiii lor: Isaac i Abigail

Ioan Botirca
Copiii lui: Mackenzie (Nadia) i Adella

Larisa i Florin Popa
Copiii lor: Estera, Samuel, Nathan, Eunice,
Leah i Ruben Polocoser
Sarah i Filip Purcar
Annalise - stranepoata

Cornelia i Drew Hargrove
Copiii lor: Annabelle, Kennedy i Charlotte

Vlad i Mariana Botirca Copiii lor: Abel, Benjamin i Caleb

Informa ii despre Serviciu

Priveghi
Joi, 7 August
Ora 19:00 CST
Grace Romanian Pentecostal Church
2015 W. State Highway WW
Springfield, MO 65803
Oficiat de Pastorul Iosef Purcar

Serviciul de Înmormântare
Vineri, 8 August
Ora 10:00 CST
Grace Romanian Pentecostal Church
2015 W. State Highway WW
Springfield, MO 65803
Oficiat de Pastorul Iosef Purcar

Înmormântarea la Cimitir
Rezervata pentru familie i prieteni apropia i

Locul de Înhumare:
Slagle Cementary
5104 S. 142nd Road
Bolivar, MO 65613

Livrarea Florilor
Grace Romanian Pentecostal Church
2015 W. State Highway WW
Springfield, MO 65803

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In Loving Memory of

Dumitru (Mitica) Botirca

October 27, 1948 – August 4, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Dumitru (Mitica) Botirca, who entered into the eternal presence of his Savior on the morning of August 4, 2025, in Bolivar, Missouri. He was 76 years old and surrounded by his beloved family-those he cherished most.

Dumitru was born on October 27, 1948, in Udesti, Judetul Suceava, Romania, to Maria and Dumitru Botirca. As the middle child of four, he was raised in a Christ-centered home where faith and family were the cornerstones of daily life. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Petrica, and his two older sisters, Lentuca and Auruta.

On October 17, 1971, Dumitru married the love of his life, Floarea Maria Bucsa. Together, they built a home filled with love, faith, and purpose, raising nine children with unwavering devotion. Their 53-year marriage was a testament to resilience, shared dreams, and the joy of a growing
family.

A talented electrician by trade, Dumitru had an extraordinary gift for repairing anything-from light fixtures and household needs to the hearts of those who were hurting. He brought joy, energy, and a sense of calm to every jobsite and left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

In pursuit of a better life for their family, his wife courageously applied for and won the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery. Though it broke his heart to leave four of their children behind in Romania, Dumitru emigrated to the United States with five of his children, determined to create new opportunities. He eventually made Texas his home, where he became a beloved member of the Romanian Pentecostal community in Dallas.

Later, following God's guidance, Dumitru and his family moved to Bolivar, Missouri-a place that became his final earthly home. For over 14 years, he was a steadfast pillar of Grace Romanian Pentecostal Church. His powerful "Hallelujah" and heartfelt "Amens," filled with the Holy Spirit, became a joyful echo throughout the sanctuary.

To many who worked alongside him, he was affectionately known as "Tataie." Even those who did not speak Romanian were drawn to his warmth, kindness, and expressive spirit.

Dumitru's life was a living testimony of his deep faith in Jesus Christ. Wherever he went, he carried hope, encouragement, and a firm belief in God's promises. He was a man of conviction and humility, always ready with a kind word, a helping hand, and a radiant joy that could not be hidden.

The final five years of Dumitru's life were marked by a courageous battle with cancer. Though the journey was difficult, his faith never wavered. He endured with strength, grace, and peace, knowing where his true home was. Today, we find comfort in knowing that he is fully healed in the presence of the Lord-free from pain, free from suffering, and finally at peace.

Though we deeply mourn his absence, we rejoice in the blessed assurance that he is now with the One he so faithfully served. Dumitru's legacy of faith, love, and joyful service will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved wife,

Floarea Maria Botirca,

and his children:

Dorinel and Priscilla Botirca
Their children: Amelie, Yemimah, Ketziah, Noa, Madilin, and Jonas

Maria L. and Catalin Policiuc
Their children: Abel, Gabrielle, Ruth, and Sara

Lusu and Natasa Botirca
Their children: Denis, Julia, Davide, and Nadia

Daniel and Oana Botirca
Their children: Rebeca, Neomi, and Eloise

Radu and Naomi Botirca
Their children: Isaac and Abigail

Ioan Botirca
His children: Mackenzie (Nadia) and Adella

Larisa and Florin Popa
Their children: Estera, Samuel, Nathan, and Eunice
Leah and Ruben Polocoser
Sarah and Filip Purcar
Annalise (great-granddaughter)

Cornelia and Drew Hargrove
Their children: Annabelle, Kennedy, and Charlotte

Vlad and Mariana Botirca
Their children: Abel, Benjamin, and Caleb

Service Information

Viewing
Thursday, August 7, 7:00 PM CST
Grace Romanian Pentecostal Church
2015 W. State Highway WW
Springfield, MO 65803
Officiated by Pastor Iosef Purcar

Funeral Service
Friday, August 8
10:00 AM CST
Grace Romanian Pentecostal Church
2015 W. State Highway WW
Springfield, MO 65803
Officiated by Pastor Iosef Purcar

Graveside Burial
Reserved for immediate family and close friends

Place of Interment:
Slagle Cemetery
5104 S. 142nd Road
Bolivar, MO 65613

Flower Deliveries
Grace Romanian Pentecostal Church
2015 W. State Highway WW
Springfield, MO 65803

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