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Maria Casas Obituary

Maria Elisa Casas, age of 94, very dedicated Mother and Grandmother, native of Colombia and a resident of Baton Rouge passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016. Maria was very dedicated to the Catholic Church and enjoyed going to Mass on a regular basis. She is survived by a daughter, Amparo; and three sons, Orlando, Rodolfo and Raul; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Maria was preceded in death by her daughter Gladys. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd. 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Thursday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church 1:00 p.m. until the mass of Christian burial at 2:00 p.m. celebrated by Fr. Minj Nutan.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 30 to Sep. 1, 2016.
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Maria called me "Lennie."I loved working with her at Bridal Boutique for 4 years.She was an excellent seamtress and good friend. I'm so sorry she is gone.

Lynn Roberts

September 1, 2016

Dear family I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of comfort be with you during this time of sorrow Hosea13:14

September 1, 2016

I am sorry for the loss of Miss. Maria,
may you take comfort in prayer and one another. Jeremiah 29:12.

TF

August 31, 2016

Kind, sweet and always with a smile. Rest in peace, grandma!

Kristina Rodriguez

August 31, 2016

God blessed you with a full life, 94 years! and He blessed you with your all of your children. Thank you Maria, for the gift of your son, Raul and our blessings together, Sterling and Lyndon. Rest in peace and we shall meet again. Love, Marjorie Casas

August 31, 2016

Abuela por siempre estaras en nuestros corazones.

Cesar Sanchez

August 31, 2016

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