In Memory
Deborah L. (Amber) Cira
Dec. 10, 1955 - Oct. 27, 2008
SOUTH BEND - Deborah Lee Cira, residing in South Bend, passed away at 4:03 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2008 in Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, following a twenty month courageous battle with cancer. She was 52 years old. She was born December 10, 1955 in Lafayette, IN, the daughter of Wayne L. & Jane (Miller) Amber, and has lived in South Bend most of her life.
She attended St. Mary's Academy and graduated from Riley High School.
She was a licensed real estate agent, formerly with Cressy-Everett. She most recently was a home child care provider, and was former owner with her husband of M & D Cira's Mini Mart Service in Granger.
On December 21, 1985 in South Bend she was united in marriage to Michael A. Cira who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Rachel Williams-Brown and her husband Richard Brown II of Indianapolis, Lauren A. Cira of South Bend, her son, Michael J. Cira of South Bend, and her parents, Jane & Captain Ed Friend of South Bend. In addition, she is survived by four brothers, John Amber of Jupiter, FL; Robert Amber of North Webster, IN; Edward H. Friend of Oreana, IL; and Thomas Friend of Chicago, IL; her father-in-law, and mother-in-law, Joseph & Rose Cira of South Bend, and her beloved dog "Max".
She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne L. Amber, and infant son, Adam Williams.
Debbie was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. Her family was always most important and dear to her. She was an avid gardener, and # 1 fan of Robin Trower.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements for the Cira family are being made by the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel. Contributions in memory of Deborah L. Cira may be offered to the family c/o Palmer Funeral Home, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46614.
Published by South Bend Tribune on Oct. 29, 2008.
06/15/2023 EJS
Diane Ayer (Davis) (1974)
Debra ~ I am so sorry to learn of your passing. I always enjoyed talking with you in class and around school and around South Bend. Our paths would cross from time to time and it was always fun to catch up. You were always a very creative, fun loving person who adored her husband and family. RIP my friend. Diane Davis, Class of 1974.