Dora Moreno

Dora Moreno, conocida cariñosamente como Dorita, falleció pacíficamente mientras dormía el día martes 6 de febrero de 2024 en su casa acompañada por su querida e inseparable hija, Teresa Sierra. Ella tenía 78 años.

Nació el 24 de diciembre de 1945 en Alianza, Valle, Honduras coincidiendo con la alegría de la Navidad. Fue hija de José Banegas y Ernestina Moreno. Le encantaba viajar, ir a ferias, educar a la juventud como maestra del Ministerio de Educación de Honduras, dar discursos, conversar, pero sobre todas las cosas lo que le gustaba más en la vida era pasar su tiempo al lado de sus seres queridos.

Dorita era una persona que amaba a su familia incondicionalmente y fue una luchadora hasta el final. En 2012, fue hospitalizada de gravedad debido a su diabetes y los doctores nos informaron que ella tenía solamente unos cuantos días para vivir. Pero no fue así; ella luchó por su vida para seguir con sus seres queridos, y la gozamos por 12 años más de lo pronosticado. Solía decirle a sus familiares: “Voy a luchar para no dejarlos,” demostrando que su espíritu luchador siempre fue guiado por el amor a su familia.

Ella amaba a sus hijos, sus nietos, y dedicó su vida a su familia. Con mucho amor trajo al mundo a sus cuatro hijos – Orlis, Teresa, Carlos, y Suyapa – y su espíritu materno también la llevó a criar a sus nietos, en especial Wilson y Gustavo desde que eran bebés. Siempre estuvo ahí presente velando por el bienestar de sus de sus hijos, sus 10 nietos, y demás seres queridos. Fuimos muy afortunados de que nuestra amada Dorita luchó para seguir con nosotros hasta su último suspiro y nos brindó la dicha de celebrar la Navidad y sus 78 años en familia.

A pesar de que su luz física se apagó, sus recuerdos, consejos, y enseñanzas seguirán alumbrando nuestros caminos como la Estrella de Belén por el resto de nuestras vidas.

Le precedieron en la muerte su esposo, Alberto “Beto” Sierra y su madre, Ernestina Moreno. Le sobreviven sus 4 hijos y 10 nietos quienes la extrañarán fervientemente de por vida.

¡La amamos madre!

Sus hijos, Orlis, Teresa, Carlos, y Suyapa

Y sus nietos, Wilson, Nylieth, Gustavo, Orlito, Ariel, Jayson, Karla, Allen, Moises, y Jaffeth

Los detalles de su funeral son los siguientes:

• Velorio: viernes 9 de febrero de 2024 de las 7:00 pm a 10:00 pm

Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, 186 Shelton Shop Rd, Stafford, VA

• Servicio fúnebre: sábado 10 de febrero de 2024 de las 9:00 am a las 12:00 pm

Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, 186 Shelton Shop Rd, Stafford, VA

• Entierro: sábado 10 de febrero de 2024 a las 12:00 PM

Stafford Memorial Park, 154 Shelton Shop Road, Stafford, VA

Dorita Moreno’s Obituary

Dora Moreno, also known as Dorita, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at home accompanied by her loving and inseparable daughter, Teresa Sierra. She was 78 years old.

Dorita was born on December 24, 1945, in Alianza, Valle, Honduras, and was the daughter of the late Jose Banegas and Ernestina Moreno. She loved traveling, teaching, and was a gifted orator who loved to engage in conversations but above all her favorite pastime was to spend quality time with her family.

Dorita was a person who loved her family unconditionally and bravely fought to extend her stay with us until the very end. She was hospitalized in 2012 due to diabetes and related health issues, and doctors expected Dorita to live no more than a few days but she defied all odds and blessed us with her presence for an additional 12 years. In 2020, she was hospitalized with COVID-19 and the family was advised by doctors that she wouldn't make it but again, she beat the odds and remained with her family for an additional 4 years. Behind her fighting spirit, her number one incentive was always her family and she would give us strength during her difficult moments by reiterating: “I will fight so as to not leave you all behind.”

She loved her children, grandkids, and dedicated her life to her family. She had and lovingly raised 4 children – Orlis, Teresa, Carlos, and Suyapa – and she graciously extended her maternal spirit to all of her grandkids, particularly Wilson and Gustavo, the two grandkids she raised from the moment they were babies. She was always there for her family and our fondest and most joyous memories of her contagious laughs and smiles are those when she was surrounded by family. We were fortunate that she fought to be with us until the very end and we were blessed to celebrate Christmas and her 78th birthday this past December.

Although her physical light is no longer shining, we will carry her loving memories, advice, and teachings with us as the Christmas Star paving our paths for the rest of our lives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alberto “Beto” Sierra and her mother, Ernestina Moreno. She is survived by her 4 children and 10 grandkids, who fervently miss her.

We love you forever, our beloved mother and grandmother!

Your children, Orlis, Teresa, Carlos, and Suyapa

And grandkids, Wilson, Nylieth, Gustavo, Orlito, Ariel, Jayson, Karla, Allen, Moises, and Jaffeth

The details of her visitation, service, and burial are as follows:

• Visitation: Friday, February 9, 2024 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, 186 Shelton Shop Rd, Stafford, VA

• Service: Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, 186 Shelton Shop Rd, Stafford, VA

• Burial: Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Stafford Memorial Park, 154 Shelton Shop Road, Stafford, VA