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Deborah Sepulvado Obituary

Deborah Holtzclaw

Sepulvado

Funeral services for Deborah Holtzclaw Sepulvado, 59, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, April 19, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Robert Hill and Rev. Mark Fenn will officiate. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Deborah was born May 13, 1953 in El Dorado, Arkansas and passed away April 16, 2013 in West Monroe, La. Deborah was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe and a retired rural carrier with the USPS. Deborah was preceded in death by her father, James Nelson Holtzclaw and daughter, Heather Nicole Sepulvado Williford.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, David Sepulvado, son Brian Sepulvado and wife, Deanna; daughter, Michelle Wallace and husband, Mickey; mother, Leree Emory Holtzclaw; sister, Gwen Holtzclaw Rankin; brothers, Roger Holtzclaw and Tom Holtzclaw; grandchildren, Cody Williford, Kayley and Dylan Davis, and Cooper and Anna Walker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Jason Williford, Jessie Sepulvado III, Roye Leshe, Mickey Wallace, Shane Sepulvado, and Jason Steverson.

Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Holtzclaw, Mike Tucker, Andy Stinson, Mike Armstrong, Hart Holtzclaw and Cody Williford.

Visitation will be held Friday from 1:00 pm until time of service.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

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West Monroe, LA

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Published by The News Star on Apr. 18, 2013.

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Katherine Dennis

April 22, 2013

Aunt Laree, Gwen, Roger and Tommy. I am so sorrowed by this news.I have fond memories of our visits to Mama Viv's home where we all played and sang our little heart out. I just got this news 3 minutes ago and am still in shock.

Love to all,

Kathy Emory Dennis.

Pauline Hodnett (Hall)

April 20, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Time will teach you how to live with the pain, as it will not go away.
Debbie was fun, and inspiring to be around. May you find comfort in her memory. My Prayers are with you and your family.

Dianne Goatley

April 19, 2013

I am So Sorry to hear this, she will Truely be Missed. She was Beautiful inside and out. My Prayers will be with you all.

Myron McCormick

April 18, 2013

Roger, Gwen and David,
I am so sorry to have read about the loss for each of you in Debbie's transition from her earthly life to that of her spiritual eternal life with God. I remember her as such a wonderful person and classmate. My prayers are with each of you during this time of loss. May God give you all strength and comfort.

Martha Holliman Preston

April 18, 2013

Gwen, David and family...I am so sorry for your loss! I hope and pray that the Lord will give you the comfort and peace that you need at this time.

Wilson & Jean Sepulvado

April 18, 2013

David, So sorry to hear about Debbie. God will show you the way.

Terry Taylor

April 18, 2013

Debbie and I were friends from the time we first met in the 5th grade at Crosley Elementary, until we left WMHS. She was a genuine and sincere personality that all of us from WMHS Class of 1970 will certainly miss. May God bless you, Debbie.

April 18, 2013

David and family,
I remember Debbie so well. We went to High School together and shared many classes. She was always one of my favorite people. She will be missed. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Mary Lou Harrison

Tony & Marianne Sepulvado

April 18, 2013

David, Debbie was a wonderful person and Sister-in-Law. I know there are no words that can really be said at this time, just so you know Tony and I Love you and we are here if you need us.

Carolyn Glover Chatham

April 18, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. She was a sweet person and always smiling. We were elementary - highschool friends. Your family is in my prayers.

Chuck Cannon

April 18, 2013

Tom and Roger, I'm sorry to hear of your sister's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.

Steve & Janis Dupuy

April 18, 2013

Praying for your family.

Susan Yorks Brooks

April 18, 2013

It is always sad to read that one of your high school classmates has passed away. I remember Deborah as such a happy person , one with a quick smile. She always made me feel welcome to be in her midst.
God bless your earthly family as you have joined your heavenly one.

Jim and Marge Moran

April 18, 2013

Dear Gwen and family, Our sincerest sympathy to you at Debbie's death. We pray that our loving heavenly Father's blessings will cover you generously in your grief. We love you!

Sammy Brewster

April 18, 2013

David and family:
I was so sorry to read of your loss. Debbie was always so friendly to me when we worked at the WM PO and I know she will be missed. You all will be in my prayers in the coming days and weeks.

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