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There are a number of New Testament saints that preceded Our Lord in death. Here are a few:Saint Joseph
The Holy Innocents

John the Baptist

Saint Elizabeth of the Visitation

Saint Zachary

Saint Anne

Saint Joachim

Anna the Prophetess

Simeon the Prophet

Saint Dismas the Good Thief

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St. Dismas, as he was the good thief who died on the Cross, & entered into Heaven alongside Our Lord.

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