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Leona Karandy Obituary
Leona Karandy, known to everyone as Dessina, 71, of Jacksonville Fl. passed away August 26, 2018.
She was born in Ghent, Belgium on December 16,1946. Dessina and her family came to America when she was 8 years old, and lived in South Bend, Indiana. There she met and fell in love with her husband of 50 years Karl Karandy while he was a student at Notre Dame and sharing her faith in God.
She is survived by her husband Karl, and daughters Sonya McConnell, Tanja McGuire, Tasha Karandy, Alina Collins; her grandchildren Ryan McConnell, Matthew and Andrew Allen, Maggie and Jackson McGuire, and her sister Karina Ceuterick.
Funeral services will be held Friday August 31 at 2pm at Hardage Giddens Oaklawn Chapel, followed by interment in Oaklawn Cemetery at 3pm.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to American Heart Association, American Lung Association or Hubbard House.
Please sign the guestbook at www.hardagegiddensoaklawnchapel.com
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James Morosetti
September 1, 2018
On behalf of Jeremy and me, please accept our condolences on the loss of Dee. Our memories of her will always center on the most positive and influential conversations regarding Jeremy, Kim, and living life to its fullest. Her wisdom and words of encouragement will always mean much to us. We are eternally grateful to Dee and you for being our neighbor. Please let us know if we can be of service to your family or you. Jim
Bill & Debbie McMillan
August 30, 2018
Dessina was one of the kindest people we have ever met. She had a warm heart & gracious personality. She was a great mother to her 5 beautiful girls & a wonderful grandmother to her 5 adorable grandchildren. She was a devoted wife & loved Karl with all of her heart. It was such a privilege & honor to know her & she will always be remembered & missed . Her family is in our thoughts & prayers today, tomorrow & forever.
LOVE YOU GUYS
American Heart Association
August 30, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel - Jacksonville4801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
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