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Shirlee Cabana Obituary

CABANA, Shirlee Ann Brooks, 84, of St. Pete Beach, passed away July 28. She was a loving wife and devoted mother and will be truly missed. Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Albert; her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Frank Ervin; her son, David Cabana; her brother, Donald Brooks; her 3 wonderful grandsons, Dustin Cabana and Sean and Joshua Ervin. There will be an informal gathering for those who would like to celebrate the life of Shirlee at the family residence on Saturday, Aug. 9th, from 11:30 to 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Beach Memorial Chapel 301 Corey Ave St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jul. 31, 2008.

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Dick & Sandy Goodin

August 7, 2008

The Cabana & Ervin Family, My thoughts are with you. I only met Shirlee a couple of times, I thought she was a wonderful woman. I know she will be missed.

Maggie Sandberg

August 4, 2008

Sorry of your loss. Sending our deepest sympathy.
The Sandberg Family

Shelly & Joe Wade

August 3, 2008

To Al, Sus, Dad, Sean & Josh,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you.

Love,

Randy, Cynthia and Dustin

July 31, 2008

Dear Al, Susie, Frank, Sean and Josh,

We will all miss Shirlee very much. Our thoughts are with all of you during this time of grief and through the days ahead. We love and miss you very much!

The Texas Outlaws

Tracy Troschinetz

July 31, 2008

To Al, Susie, Frank, Josh & Sean,
I am so sorry for you loss. Shirlee was a wonderful person who meant so much to me and so many others. I will truly miss her and her smile. I'm so thankful for my relationship with the family over the past 10 years, please know you guys are in my thoughts and I am here if you need anything.

Steve Murdoch

July 31, 2008

To the Cabana Family,
I wanted to express my sincere condolances and heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Even though I only knew Shirlee for a short time, she made me feel welcome in your home and part of your family. Tracy and I will miss her smile and her love.

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