Luis Asanza, M.D., age 85, of Hollywood passed away February 29, 2024.

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by wife Katuzhka; his children Catalina (James) Loveman, Juan (Ron Bright) Asanza and Susana (Adam) Giolito; four grandchildren, Rosana, Angelina and Giuliana Giolito and Valentina Loveman; and sisters Laura (Rene) Zumarraga and Maria Teresa Calderon.

Luis immigrated to the United States in 1967, married Kathy in 1968, completed his surgical residencies at Nassau University Medical Center and Zucker School of Medicine at Hoftstra in New York and moved to Florida in 1976 with his family to begin what would be an amazing life and career in service to others.

His dedication to his family was without measure. His smile was infectious. His devotion to his granddaughters unparalleled. His dance moves were legendary.

An accomplished surgeon, he received his medical degree from the Universidad de Guayaquil, Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and was Chief of Surgery at Memorial Regional Hospital. His surgical skills and generosity will be remembered in equal measures.

A Funeral Mass in celebration of his life will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Reception to-follow.

Nativity Catholic Church
5220 Johnson Street
Hollywood, FL 33021 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to:

Friends of South Florida Autism https://friendsofsfa.org/donations/general-donation/ 

Or, by check, to Schoenstatt Miami, 22800 SW 187 Avenue, Miami, FL 33170