Lauri Fellenz Dubia passed on January 24, 2017.  She will be cremated, and her remains interred at Arlington National Cemetery.  Final arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Dear Family & Friends,

It is with a broken heart that I inform you that my beautiful LA passed away yesterday. She had been sent home from the hospital under hospice care. I had been taking care of her here at home, since Christmas Eve, Margo her nurse would come once a week or if we need an extra visit hospice would send someone. We had some good days and were working towards getting stronger and trying to gain weight. But she was getting tired still having trouble swallowing and was losing the weight. We took her to the oncologist on Friday for blood work and he found that her calcium levels were high and she needed a blood transfusion. That was to be scheduled for this Monday, over the next couple of days her health declined and I had her taken to Hospice by the Sea Saturday night where the blood transfusion was going to take place. They started the fluids to lower the calcium levels and gave her the blood transfusion. The doctor spoke with me on Monday and mentioned her condition would not allow for further chemo. At that time he mentioned I should let family members know her time was near. I visited with her and had hired a CNA to stay with her throughout the evening. Our plans had been to bring her home and have a nurse 24 hrs with us. As I prepare the home for Lauri's arrival, I thought to call her and remind her how much I loved her and I would see her shortly. I had the CNA hold the phone to her ear and though she was not able to speak I told her. The night before leaving I requested a Catholic priest visit with her which he did Tues. morning. I guess everything needed to happen had. I understand after I spoke with Lauri she fell asleep peacefully and went home. I had asked the Lord not to let her suffer anymore, and thank him for giving her to me for 33 yrs. My heart is broken but I know she is in a better place.

 She will be cremated and will buried in Arlington National Cemetery. The date will be determined later. I will keep her ashes with me until closer time of service at which time the funeral home will send them to Arlington. I will post future information as I receive it.

 In lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully accepted to the facility that took such loving care of her in her final hours, Hospice by the SeaFoundation.  If mailing a check 5300 East Ave West Palm Beach, FL 33407 or online at www.hpbcf.org or can be called in at 561-494-6887. 

 Also, please consider this wonderful site, caring bridge I wouldn't have been able to do it without them. 

God Bless you all and Thank you for all of your love, support and prayers. Lauri loved reading them.

Sonia