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Maria Betancourt of Key West, Florida died December 21, 2011 in the care of Vitas Hospice at Coral Gables Hospital, Coral Gables, Florida, as a result of head injury sustained during a fall. Maria was born in Camaguey, Cuba on September 3, 1952 to Dr. Jorge P. Betancourt and Emma Rey Betancourt. She immigrated to South Florida at the age of ten.
Maria graduated from Plantation High School in 1970 , attended Nova Southeastern University for her undergraduate degree and graduated from Nova Southeastern University School of Law. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1984.
Maria practiced law in Key West for twenty-four years, beginning with her time at the State Attorney's Office, followed by many years of private practice.
Maria was a member of the Monroe County Bar Association, and a ten year member of the Key West Woman's Club, where she was very active in club activities, instrumental on the committee for new member orientation, and participated in many fund raising and social events. Maria will be missed by her many friends.
Maria was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her brother Ruben Betancourt of Tallahassee, Florida. Maria will be buried alongside her parents at Forest Lawn South Cemetery 2401 SW 64th Ave., Davie, Florida on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Barbara Falowski Funeral & Cremation Services of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is entrusted with all
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