Obituary of Dora E. Canal

DORA E. OLARTE CANAL, of Hackensack ., died on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Wellington Hall Care Center, Hackensack, at the age of 76. Born in Columbia , she came to the United States in 1956. She was a teacher’s assistant for the Kindergarten Class at St. Francis of Assisi School for many years, a Parishioner of St. Francis R.C. Church in Hackensack , a member of their Pre-Cana group, Eucharistic Minister and one of the original founders of their Spanish Committee. Beloved wife for 54 years of Moises “Papi” Canal. Dearest daughter of the late Jose “Papa Abuelo” Olarte and Josefa “Mama Jose” (nee Amador). Devoted mother of Jaime M. Canal and his wife Marilyn, Nancy L. Figueroa and her husband Mike and Moises J. Canal and his wife Diona. Cherished Grandmother of Matthew, Amanda. Stephanie, Victoria, SSgt Miguel and his wife Jennifer, LCpl Christopher, David, Keith, Anthony, Michael, Joseph, and Amber Marie Great Grandmother of Christian Moises. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, April 1st, at 10:00 AM, at St. Francis R.C. Church, 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack with burial following at George Washington Memorial Park Cemetery , Paramus . Visiting will be on Monday from 2 – 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Memorial donations to St. Francis of Assisi School , 100 South State Street , Hackensack , NJ 07601, would be appreciated.