Gaylia “Ditty” Michelle Urenda (née Solano), lovingly known as Nani, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 in Ventura, California, after a courageous and grace-filled battle with cancer. She […]

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Gaylia “Ditty” Michelle Urenda (née Solano), lovingly known as Nani, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 in Ventura, California, after a courageous and grace-filled battle with cancer. She […]
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