Deanna Helene Szlasa

1977 - 2020

"One of a kind"
  • 43 years old
  • Date of birth:  February 1977
  • Place of birth:  Del Rio, Texas, United States
  • Date of passing:  May 17th, 2020
  • Place of passing:  San Jose, California, United States

Deanna Helene Szlasa aka Lora Janelle Quiñones was surrounded by her family when she passed away due to congestive heart failure.

She will forever be remembered by her daughter Lauryn Quiñones, mother Diana Case, father Carlos Salazar and her siblings: Carmen, Monica, John, Jackie, Carlos and Robert and 12 nephews/nieces: Lily Marie, Joe-Anthony, Christopher, Samantha, Lauryn, Carlitos, Michael, Malilah, Isabella, Diana, Robert and Mianna and one grand nephew, Edgar.

Lora was known for her wonderful sense of humor and fun-loving personality. Thus, Lora requested that there be no funeral services, but rather that everyone party and celebrate her life.

This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one. We will miss her presence forever. May she rest in peace.

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Candle lit  by Diane Rodriguez  on May 20th, 2020

I am very happy I got to see you one last time on Easter...May you rest in peace and fly with the angels..

Candle lit   on May 21st, 2020

RIP, Cousin. I remember you only when you were little about 10 years old at the house with the swimming pool in South San Jose. What I remember is your smile. Love you. RIP

Candle lit  by Jax  on May 21st, 2020

My sis lori
Is the reason I met my first friend Allina in California- we started by laughing at Allinas giant Bow that was in her hair and then my sis said “ I’m going to call her  to come over “ while we were taking a break from skating sitting at the corner of the court we lived in:) Allina walked over to us & she was my best childhood friend for yrs. My sis was so big hearted, kept it so real, & definitely one of a kind! I learned tons from Lori. We are lucky for her. ??????

Candle lit  by Monica Marie Mona on May 22nd, 2020

My sister, although we didn’t grow up together, our sisterly love did. I’m happy to have spoken to her on the phone for a while. I’m very happy I was able to be by her side those last few days! I’m gonna miss my sister, but know that we will see each other again. I love you my dear sister!

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