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Alvin Dabney Obituary

DABNEY Alvin Paul Dabney, age 37, departed this life on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at River Region Hospice. Son of Alvin Hill and the late Erica Dabney. Grandson of Shirley Dabney. Brother of Tyrone Brumfield. Nephew of Debra Thibodeaux, Michelle Collins, Janita Dugay (Lawrence), Paula Hill, Russell (Peggy), Alfred (Janice) and Steven Hill. Great-nephew of Leo, Emile Lazarde and Norma Smith. Also survived by a host of cousins and other relatives and friends. A long life resident of Marrero, La. Relatives and friends of the family, also Priest and Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church are invited to attend the Visitation on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 455 Ames Blvd, Marrero, La. 70072 from 8:00 am until 9:30 am. Family Remarks from 9:30 am until 10:00 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Pastor Otis W. Young, Celebrant. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Ave, N.O., La 70122. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com and nola.com/obits. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC. in charge.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2012.

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CORNELL FISHER

January 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Uncle Russell, Peggy, Puckie and Ruston Hill

January 15, 2012

You have earned your wings
"Lay Low"
and now you can take your rest!
Rest in peace no more pain and no more worries. We loved you, but GOD loved you more.

angela conley

January 15, 2012

angela conley we going to miss you silly man lol

shannon Harris

January 15, 2012

R.I.P you will always be missed I will cherish the laughter we had together.Shannon Harris

Lakesha West

January 15, 2012

R.I.P you will be missed always. we will cherish your memories and all the laughter we had forever. Love your god sister kesha and family

Shawnta Walker-Dubois

January 14, 2012

I'm sorry I couldn't be there but my prayers are with the family. Alvin was like a big brother growing up and he will truly be missed. Until we meet again big brother, love you.

alexis harris

January 14, 2012

rest in heaven alvin , its alexis shannon daughter ! You are missed and still loved .

DEYONKA HILL

January 13, 2012

KEEP RESTIN I WANT YUH TAH KNO IM ALWAYS THINKIN OF YUH!
#FOREVA YOUR YOSH

LaToya Dugay

January 13, 2012

Missing U sooooo much Alvin...Rest on....Luv always.

Nicole Dabney

January 13, 2012

R. I. P. lil cousin, you will be missed. We love you always.

Big j

January 12, 2012

Rip alvin gone but not forgotten

Courtney Carr

January 12, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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