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Dora Miera Obituary

Dora M. Miera passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 3, 2019 at Mercy Hospice House. Dora was the sixth child out of fourteen born to Beatrice Abeyta and Alfred Garcia in Tiffany, Colorado. She graduated from Ignacio High School in 1952. Dora married Orlando Miera, together, they had 4 wonderful children. Though the marriage ended, their friendship remained strong. She was proud of her work as a Lab Aid at Mercy Regional Medical Center and retired in 1999, after 50 years of service. In her retirement, she occupied her time with volunteer work for Manna Soup Kitchen and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Dora was also a member of Project Linus, knitting hats for newborns. Dora was an avid gardener and enjoyed crocheting. She was a faithful woman who was devoted to the Catholic Church.

Dora is preceded in death by her daughter Jessica Miera and 2 sisters. She is survived by her children Patricia (Tom) Schoser, Lawrence (Sonia) Miera, Rodney (Larinda) Miera; grandchildren Chance (Danielle) Schoser, Chase (Lizzie) Schoser, Tiffany Miera, Clay (Emily) Miera, Cody Miera, Reyetta Hubbs, Seth Miera, and Christopher Miera; 4 great-grandchildren; and her loving siblings.

A Recitation of the Rosary will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Durango, CO on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by interment at Greenmount Cemetery.

Published by The Durango Herald on Jul. 3, 2019.
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I worked with Dora in the Mercy Hospital Lab in the 70's while I was going to college. She was a remarkable person and always so helpful to me. I really appreciated her help and friendship very much.
My heartfelt sympathy to all her family and friends.

Carol Allan

July 14, 2019

I am Truly and deeply sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and Friends of Dora. May the God of all comport Grant you peace and Strenght during difficult time (Psalm 91:11).

M C

July 9, 2019

To Dora's family.
I worked with Dora at MMC and saw her at Sacred Heart. What a wonderful kind and beautiful person she was. May she rest in peace in Our Lords loving arms. Mary Barela
Erie,Colo

Tony and Barela

July 5, 2019

Tia Dora... So much love given and received. She is truly a beautiful soul. Love and prayers for peace going to the Miera and Schoser families.

Antoinette & Kody Temple

July 5, 2019

My heart is heavy with this news. Prayers going out to her family whom she adored so dearly! Dora took me under her wing as a lab aid at Mercy, and taught me so much! She was one of the sweetest and kindest people I have ever met. She made an everlasting impression on me and I will never forget her. Rest in paradise!

Crystal Lammon

July 5, 2019

A beautiful sweet spirit and an inspiration to all who knew her. Rest In peace, dear Dora.

Janet Hayward

July 4, 2019

Dora, how I enjoyed my many years of working with you at MMC. What a wonderful, kind person you were. Godspeed!!

Carol O'Donnal

July 4, 2019

Tia Dora......what a sweet sweet lady. I will always remember you fondly with good memories. You always welcomed us into your home with a place to stay, good coffee, interesting conversation and always kind words about your Kids, their families as well as others in your world. You will truly be missed.

Prayers Miera and Schoser families. May you be comforted knowing. Tia Dora is in the loving arms of Jesus and now Jessica. Love to you all!!

Felicita Vigil

July 4, 2019

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