Obituary : We express our profound condolences on the passing of Lia Sutoro

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Sukabumi
(AFP) - U.S. President Barack Obama ‘s reportedly adopted sister, Holiah (53) alias Lia
Sutoro who lived in Kampung Babakan Banten RT 03 / RW 09 Sukasirna village, Cibadak Subdistrict, Sukabumi Regency, West Java, passed away on Thursday evening (25 / 2).

Non mbak , little Ob...ama used to
call her, was buried not far from their home on Friday morning at around 09.00
am. Lia died of heart attack on Thursday
afternoon at around 17:45 .

Before her death, Lia was scheduled to meet with Barack Obama who
will visit Indonesia in March next month.

" This Thursday
(25 / 2) My wife should have been in
Jakarta for a meeting to prepare Barry’s visit
(Barack Obama’s bosom nickname) at LCC Menteng,Dalem, Central Jakarta," said Lia's husband, Eddie Sobah (60) in Sukabumi, Friday.

Edi disclosed, prior to her last
puff, Lia was interviewed by a radio station in Jakarta. However,
soon afterwards Lia complained of a headache.

" my wife got sick and based on a doctor’s examination , the blood vessels in the brain rupture and she should be taken to the hospital," he said, his eyes
brimming with tears.

And, he added, as she was about to be taken to the hospital, she had her last
breath.

According to him, Lia has long
complained of lingering illnesses , and based on health examination at Bukit
Duri Health Center, Jakarta, Lia suffered
from high blood pressure and cholesterol.

"Before she died, Lia hoped to meet with American President. However, before her request was granted, Lia died ," he said.

Edi hopes her memories with
Barry as a child, can be taken by Barack Obama himself during his visit to
Indonesia , in the form of two cups, bed
sheets and a monkey doll.

"It is my hope as well as my wife, so that Barry could see the
things that memorable," he said.

One of Lia’s grandchildren ,
Yudha, admitted, her grandmother once said to him, that he must be a smart and good guy , like Barack Obama who has become President of the United States.

"She also talked about Barack Obama who has successfully become the President, as he used to dream " he said.

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