- Date Of Birth: 1929
- Date Of Death: 2013
- State: Michigan
Obituary of Dora Tijerina
TIJERINA, Dora of Saginaw, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Good Friday, March 29, 2013, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. She was 84 years old. Dora Garcia was born on January 17, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late, George and Petra (Lopes) Garcia. She married the love of her life, Raymond Tijerina, Sr. on August 23, 1952 in Saginaw; he preceded her in death on November 13, 1996. Dora was a faithful and devoted member of the Catholic faith. She was employed by St. Mary’s hospital as a physical therapist; retiring in 1976 after many years of dedicated service. She loved and cherished her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. She also enjoyed bingo and going to the casino.
Surviving are two sons and a daughter: Raymond (Nancy) Tijerina, Jr, and Robert (Debbie) Tijerina and Sally (David) Arriaga; eight grandchildren: Carla, Carey, Kim, Jenny, Ryan, Victor, Nick and Priscilla; and 11 greatgrandchildren; two sisters: Celia (Carlos) Trevino and Victoria “Vickie” Vela; three sisters-in-law: Kathryn (Ben) Gonzales of Camarillo, CA, Connie Williams and Lupe Ornelas; and her beloved dog, Tita.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of Dora’s caregivers.
