Dorothy “Dottie” Rae Kirchem died on February 29, 2020, after a long battle with Huntington’s, a debilitating disease. Ms. Kirchem was born on July 15, 1964, in New Orleans, and was a long time resident of New Orleans. She spent her days putting a smile on the face of everyone she encountered. She loved making art to give to the people she loved, and those who assisted her through the years. Ms. Kirchem was an avid animal lover, making all animals feel loved and welcome in her presence. She loved food almost as much as she loved her family, having a special request for a caramel frappe every time someone visited. Dottie always made the best of the tough situations she was in, and she will be sorely missed by those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, George Kirchem, Jr; mother, Dorothy Strayhand Kirchem; aunt, Cecelia K. Ginart Tanet, and brother, George Kirchem, III. She is survived by her brother, Joseph Kirchem (Melissa); her nephew, Joseph, Jr.; her niece, Gabrielle; Aunts, Judy Gundel and Gaile Ajan; cousin, Aunt Lou Wespatat; first cousins, Julie Ginart (Steve), Mike Ginart (Alice), Debbie Mormino (Bart), and a host of other cousins. Her family would like to thank NAMI of New Orleans, Tivoli Gardens, and Ferncrest Nursing Home for caring about and enhancing Dottie’s life. A private family service will be held on Sunday, April 5, 2020. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to NAMI (www.namineworleans. org) and HDSA, Huntington’s Disease Society of America (www.hdsa.org). To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.