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Obituary : Laura Orosco Austin Print E-mail
Laura Orosco Austin Passed peacefully in her home on October 24, 2009. She was 53. Born and raised in Santa Clara. She was a caring daughter to her mother, Sally Austin. She is preceded in death by her father, Manuel R. Austin, and her grandparents. She will be missed by her brothers, Manuel Austin Jr., Dr. David Austin, Charles Austin, and niece, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. She was a graduate of Santa Clara University with a Masters in Law. She was previously employed by Legal Aide Society of San Jose. Laura was a very passionate advocate for the Hispanic community. Those who knew her were blessed by her sense of compassion and warm heart. Family and friends are invited to attend a Vigil Service Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. at LIMA-CAMPAGNA-ALAMEDA MISSION CHAPEL, 600 S. Second St, San Jose with Visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M. Funeral Mass Friday, October 30, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.