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Caridad Lerena

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Caridad Lerena

Birth
Cuba
Death
11 Jun 2003 (aged 73)
Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Burial
Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA Add to Map
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"La China" as she was affectionately known to all of us who loved and knew her, was born in abject poverty. When she was 9 years old, her mother passed away and she had to take up the duties of caretaker for her family. She married twice, but had no children. She was a Yoruba priestess, her mother, Yemaya and her father, Oggun. She was one of the sweetest, kindest human beings I have ever known, offering her hospitality to anyone in need. She died due to complications of pneumonia.
"La China" as she was affectionately known to all of us who loved and knew her, was born in abject poverty. When she was 9 years old, her mother passed away and she had to take up the duties of caretaker for her family. She married twice, but had no children. She was a Yoruba priestess, her mother, Yemaya and her father, Oggun. She was one of the sweetest, kindest human beings I have ever known, offering her hospitality to anyone in need. She died due to complications of pneumonia.

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  • Created by: Amorifera
  • Added: Jul 11, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11338237/caridad-lerena: accessed ), memorial page for Caridad Lerena (11 Sep 1929–11 Jun 2003), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11338237, citing Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery, Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Amorifera (contributor 46794723).