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Melchor DeLaCerna Obituary

Melchor DeLaCerna, M.D. - Hinesville - Melchor DeLaCerna, M.D., 72, died at St. Joseph's Hospital Sunday, November 18, 2007. He was a native of the Philippines and lived in Hinesville the past 15 years. He retired from the U.S. Army after 25 years of service as a Colonel. He was employed in civil service as a physician in the Pediatrics Clinic at Winn Army Community Hospital. He was a member of Saint Philip's Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife, Aeran DeLaCerna of Hinesville; daughter, Taeree Lee of Hinesville; two sons, Joonho Lee of Charlotte, NC and Larry DeLaCerna of Utah; three brothers and two sisters of the Philippines also survive. A Funeral Mass will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at Saint Philip's Episcopal Church with The Rev. Willard S. Carter officiating. Committal of Ashes at Saint Philip's Memorial Garden will be at a later date. Memorial gifts in memory of Dr. Melchor DeLaCerna may be made C/O Saint Philip's Episcopal Church, 302 East General Stewart Way, Hinesville, GA. 31313. Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel wvvw.carterogtethorpe.com Savannah Morning News November 19, 2007 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Nov. 19, 2007.

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Jodi Ciapala-DeJesus

November 19, 2007

You were always a pleasure to work with and you seemed to truly enjoy caring for children.

Angie Moore

November 19, 2007

My children and I will miss you. God bless you and your family.

Elvira and Kristian Humphrey

November 19, 2007

The memories you left behind will be forever cherished in our hearts.
We will always remember you for your great smile.
We will remember you for the fun and loving care you have given to your patients and staff members.
We will always remember you as a great doctor, great friend, and especially a part of our family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort in your hearts.

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