Grace "Lorina" Mandigo Obituary (1927

GRACE FLORENCE MANDIGO Grace Florence Mandigo passed away on October 28, 2012 in Lake Havasu City, AZ at the age of 84. Grace was born on November 28, 1927 in New York City, NY to John and Pauline Lorina. Grace has been performing in musicals since she was a child. The man who taught her to dance was Fred Astairs understudy on Broadway. As a adult she sang with a Navy Combo band, choreographed and directed musicals for a Jr. High and High School in San Diego. The production of "The Generation Gap" was so well received that the USO invited the show to be performed for the service men. In 1985 Grace moved to Lake Havasu City and performed with the Dixie Belles for several years, appeared as a featured singer for Monte Cleeson/Kenny Adams Productions, several shows for Havasu Lights Opera and in numerous shows throughout the city. In 1988 she directed her first serious comedy mystery play Who Needs A Waltz" for Drury Lane Productions. This was a new for her and because of her theatre background she was able to put her tongue in cheek mystery through its paces. Grace also was a member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Lake Havasu Yacht Club and The Red Hats. Grace is survived by her husband of 20 years Alfred Mandigo of Lake Havasu City, AZ; sons John Kramer of San Diego, CA, Steven Kramer of San Diego, CA and Richard Kramer of Mariposa, CA; daughter Stephanie Wilshusen of Lemon Grove, CA and 6 grandchildren. Services will be held at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church November 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM with Pastor James Price officiating. A reception will follow services at the Yacht Club 631 London Bridge Road Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Donations can be made in Grace's name to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 2170 Havasupai Blvd Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Grace's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.