1929
2014
Dora Virginia Solis Garcia entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, April 24, 2014 at the age of 85. She was born in Managua, Nicaragua and was a resident of River Ridge, LA for 50 years. Dora retired from Ochsner Medical Foundation where she worked for 40 years as an interpreter. She loved people, going to church and getting together with family and friends. She remained active -enjoying singing, dancing and swimming. Beloved mother of Brenda G. Clark (Joe), Alfonso J. Garcia (Jane), Mary Lorraine Courtad (Jim) and Susy Annette Steib. Daughter of the late Julio C. Solis and Nelly Valerio Solis. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Maxine Bearden and Maria Camacho for the love and care they provided to Dora during her illness.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 1:00 pm at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
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May 5, 2014
Leann Chong-Ochoa
I am so sorry to hear the loss of tia Dora. I will miss her cheerful voice and upbeat personality. My prayers to the family Solis-Garcia. Leann Chong-Ochoa
May 2, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Dora's passing. She & I became friends when both our mothers were in St. Joseph's nursing home at the same time. We would stop & talk every time we saw one another. I will miss her. She was a wonderful warm person. I'm sure she never met a stranger. My thoughts and prayers go out to her entire family at this very difficult time.
Linda Mc Phate
Harahan, LA
April 28, 2014
Cathy Smith
Dear Susy
My deepest sympathy in the passing of Ms Dora. I truly loved meeting with her and she spoke of her beautiful family often. She was a beautiful friend that I will miss seeing and speaking with. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I know Ms Dora is flying with the angels .
Cathy B Smith
April 27, 2014
Bruce W. Dinwiddie
Dora blessed me by the wonderful friendship we shared. During the past several years, we walked and talked together in the Elmwood pool, sometimes three times a week. Without fail, in every conversation, she told me how much she loved everyone in her family, and how much she loved the Lord. My prayers are with each and all of her family members.
Bruce W. Dinwiddie
Metairie, Louisiana
April 27, 2014
Our deepest condolences for DORITA, she was a good friend and a wonderful person, our prayers are with the family. Olga Lazo Blanco Sylvia Lazo Whitworth, Magda Lazo Pietri
April 26, 2014
Chad and Montiel Urbina
Al - We are sorry for the loss of your mother. We are thinking and praying for your family.
April 26, 2014
Chad and Montiel Urbina
Al - we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. We are thinking and praying for you and your family.
April 26, 2014
Dave & Shelley Beidelschies
Lorraine-We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I wish I could be there to comfort you.
April 26, 2014
John and Ruth Vogel
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a beautiful and vibrant woman who touched so many lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this time of grief.
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