Arauz-Estrada, Graciela of Vancouver passed away May 2, 2011 at Marion Hospice. She was born August 19, 1911 in Chinandega, Nicaragua. Graciela was predeceased by her husband Juan Arauz and her sisters Hayde and Erlinda. She is lovingly remembered by her sister Mina and many nieces, nephews other family members and friends. Graciela lived for many years at the home of Claudia and Orion Pastora. Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 11 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church 555 Slocan, Vancouver, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Gardens of Gethsemani 15800 32 Ave. Surrey.