Luz PIRES

1929 - 4 JUL 2012

• BIRTH: 1929, Entre Rios, Argentina
• DEATH: 4 JUL 2012, Niles, Berrien, MI

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[N34116] Luz A Pires
1929 - July 4th, 2012

Luz A. Baigorria, 83, of Niles, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2012 at her residence, surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Entre Rios, Argentina to the late Vincente and Louisa (Rodriguez) Pires. On May 11, 1962 Luz married Luis Alberto Baigorria in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A few years later the couple moved their family to the United States and shortly after made Niles their home. She was a dedicated homemaker, not only in her own home but to many others as well. Luz Alba, whose name means "light of the dawn" was just that, she lit up a room wherever she went. A caregiver too many Luz was always doing and helping others. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and five sisters. Luz is survived by her husband Luis A. Baigorria Sr. of Niles, two sons Luis Jr. (Julie) Baigorria of Lake Zurich, Illinois Daniel Baigorria Sr. of Niles, a daughter Amy (Shawn) Baigorria-Rembold of South Bend, five grandchildren; Daniel Jr., Anthony, Alexa, Aidan and Jessica and two sisters Ethel Pires-Desindes of San Martin, Argentina and Iris Pires-Baigorria of Niles. A time of visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until Noon on Saturday, July 7th, 2012 at Brown Funeral Home with funeral services at Noon. A private committal service will be held at a later time. Memorial contributions may be made in Luz's memory to Hospice at home, inc. 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085.