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Dorothy Doud Obituary
Dorothy Doud
Dorothy Doud, 100, of Salinas, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Dorothy was born November 1, 1912 in Terrebone, LA and moved to Gonzales as a child and eventually settled in Salinas.
Dorothy previously served as an active member of Saint Mary's Church Alter Society, YLI, N.A.R.F.E, Catholic Daughters, and Feeding the Hungry Program.
Gracious and strong in life and death, she will be deeply missed by those whose lives she touched.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth R. Doud; her parents, William R. Bernard and Ethel A. Smith; and siblings, William (Bill) Bernard, Robert Bernard, and Richard Bernard.
She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Violet, Doris, and Evelyn; nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Struve Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis St., Salinas, CA 93901. Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., at Madonna Del Sasso Church, 320 E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, CA 93906.
Burial will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas, CA 93907.
Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home. Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com
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Anna Carrasco
March 4, 2013
With deepest condolences to the Bernard and DaSilva families. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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March 2, 2013
The nicest woman in the world!
Lillian DaSilva
February 28, 2013
We will miss Aunt Dory, but we will always carry you in our hearts.
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