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1949
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2015
Diane Dorsa Obituary
Diane "Di" Dorsa
Born: April 30, 1949
Passed Away: April 27, 2015
Di was born in Taft, California to George and Delores McElwee. She loved her family and friends dearly, living her life to the fullest and loving unconditionally. She passed away suddenly at her home in Reno on April 27, 2015. We will miss her and never forget her.
A memorial service will be held at: St Francis Incline
701 Mt Rose Highway 431 Incline Village, NV 89451 at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 7, 2015.
Flowers may be sent to the church or in lieu of flowers, you may donate to Sunshinekids.org specify winter games in her name.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Diane Dorsa
Sandy Percival-Jamison
May 14, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Diane's passing.Prayers to the family.
Steven H Rambo Sr
May 14, 2015
I went through High School with her. A very good friend, and she was a very good looking girl. My Prayers go out to you & your family..
Lydia Henry
May 13, 2015
I remember Diane from High School she was such a sweet girl and beautiful!
Larry Roberts
May 11, 2015
To All Diane's Family,
So sorry to hear of Diane's passing. Too Young, to be gone. She was always so vibrant and full of energy. I know she will be missed. May you find strength and comfort at this difficult time of your loss.
My Sincere Sympathy and Condolences,
melinda dickson
May 9, 2015
it is very difficult to understand why...
Joseph Alameida
May 8, 2015
I was saddened to hear of Diane's passing. She was a classmate of mine at Roseville High School. Such a pretty girl with a good heart. I remember her smile. I was happy to be able to visit with her and share a dance or two at our 45 year class reunion in 2012. She will be missed by many.
May 8, 2015
To The Family,
sorry for the family,s loss, may the God of all comfort give you peace and strength through prayers Philipians 4:6,7. Brandy D. CA.
May 6, 2015
Offering my sincere condolences. May you find comfort in the promise of suffering and death ending here on earth. ~Ps. 37:10,11
Charlene Peters
May 5, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Di was a beautiful woman both inside and out. She brought sunshine into my life. I feel very fortunate that I could call her my friend.
Rita Freels
May 5, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may God give you peace and grace during this valley.
Shona (Dains) John
May 5, 2015
To the family of Diane...
It is with my deepest sympathies to hear of the passing of Diane. Diane and I went to high school at Roseville High together. Im so happy that I got to see her at our last class reunion 3 yrs ago. She was such a beautiful girl and always had a smile on her face. May she rest in peace. She will never be forgotten.
phoenix dooley
May 5, 2015
Such a loss. My prayers to your family. She may be gone but she will always live on in your hearts an memories..
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