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Colleen Graham Obituary

Colleen Burke Graham passed away on February 2, 2017. She was the beloved wife to the late Theodore E. Graham. She is survived by her children; Sheryl Lohfink (Greg) and Darleen Bonanno (Brian); grandchildren Rebecca Buras (James), Lauren Lohfink, Angela Bonanno, Bradley Bonanno, and Justin Bonanno; and sister Patricia Tracy (Jerry). She was the daughter of the late Marie Burke and Edward Burke. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr. in Metairie, LA and the visitation will begin at 11:00 am until service time. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Feb. 2 to Feb. 6, 2017.

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Arturo Arriaga

February 6, 2017

Sorry for your loss you are in our prayers.

Ronni Laux

February 4, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Colleen was a very sweet person who we hated to see move from N. Upland. You now have another angel to watch over you.
Ronni and David Laux

Joan Candella

February 4, 2017

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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