Lorraine J. Cekau

Lorraine J. Cekau obituary, Holiday, FL

Lorraine J. Cekau

Lorraine Cekau Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory - Tarpon Springs on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Lorraine J. Cekau, 84, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away on July 7th, 2025. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Lorraine Hofbauer, as well as daughter Dawn Coffin. She is survived by her husband, Fred Cekau; children, Monica Rocha (Kenneth), Thomas Lederer (Dina), Aimee Stubbs (Robert), Lauren Carney (John); Grandchildren Luke Rocha, Faith Vass (Jordan), Matthew Rocha (Hailey), Rebekah Rocha (Jonathan), Kasey Coffin (Jenna), Christopher Coffin, Ava Lederer, Ella Lederer, Jeffrey Hammer (Meghan), Madeline Michener (Christian), Mackenzie Stubbs, Andrew Stubbs, Julia Stubbs, Brennon Carney and Mason Carney; and Great-Grandchildren Eliza Rocha, Tatum Coffin, Kara Hammer, Barrett Hammer. Brother Peter Hofbauer.
Lorraine was a former teacher at Tarpon Springs Middle School, was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Ignatious Catholic Church, and enjoyed traveling the world with her loving husband Fred.

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