She is survived by her brother, Anthony LaCavera of Athens, Georgia; cousins Don and Eugene Decker of Glendale, California; sons Ted Rudolph of Yerington, Rick Meier of Stead, Nevada, Bob Owens of Lafayette, Louisiana; and daughter Gail Donley of Yerington; grandsons Chris and Aaron Rudolph and Alex and Andrew Meier upon whom she showered great love and affection; and her three daughters-in-law: Crystal, Ann, and Darlene; and many nephews and nieces. Dorothy is also survived by wonderful friends Katherine Rudolph, Ron White and Mary Adkins.
She will be greatly missed by all.
[Margaret LaCavera attended Marengo School with SPHS Class of 1957 alumni and had life-long ties to her South Pasadena beginnings.]
Reno Gazette-Journal, September 20, 2006