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Charles Hooper Obituary

Hooper, Charles W. of South Chicago, a retiree of U.S. Steel Company, passed away on Saturday, January 19th. Beloved husband of Gwendolyn Hooper. Service, Tuesday, January 22, 2008: Visitation 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Funeral 7:00 p.m., Hudson Funeral Home, 8745 S. Commercial Ave., Chicago. 773-221-3404.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 21, 2008.

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Clara Sanchez

March 27, 2023

Happy one hundredth birthday to my momma . Momma you are 100 years old today. I told you if you made to a hundred you were going to have the mariachis play for you. You were sly a couple years but I´m be playing them for you. Love and miss you so much. Watch over Uncle Victor as he recovery from a serious heart attack. Tell everyone I send my love.

Clara Sanchez

January 17, 2023

Dear grandpa this coming Thursday you have been gone 15 years already. It seems like yesterday . We still talk about you often. Dylan tell his little stories of you and him to his girls and then Jackie calls me to make sure they are true and we laugh because they are true. Like wd40 you would spray it on your legs to stop the pain. Every time George gets out of the car he slams the door so hard I´ll say ok Chuck . Thank God for our minds to remember all the precious memories we have come rolling back. Said hi to all my loved ones. And we will talk again soon . Love you

Clara sanchez

January 17, 2023

My dearest dad it´s been a while since I wrote. I been in a bad funk. As you know Sherry past away and just took what little of heart I had left. We sold our house and moved into Jackie´s mom house. I love it there. So close to the beach and walking uptown to visit all the little shop´s restaurants up Georgie alley. The kids school and library live music in the summer. Her momma passed away and Jackie didn´t want to sell and could not afford to keep it so we are helping her out. Your peanut will be 18 in May doing really good school and Selena and him doing baseball all year round. She doing really good working at the railroad and just living life. Dylan man you would be so proud of him . Good son, husband and especially a good dad. Well

Clara Sanchez

December 18, 2019

Clara Sanchez

December 18, 2019

Clara Sanchez

December 18, 2019

Clara Sanchez

December 18, 2019

This is third time trying it's been a long time since I wrote but here goes. I'm sure by now you know mother has pasted away on Veterans Day November 11 2019 at 8:30 in the morning . I was with her and she passed peacefully. That's one regret I have that I couldn't come when you passed but I appreciate you visiting me to let me know you made it to heaven . Well I hope you recognize her she's not the same lady you married. She looked so beautiful not a wrinkle on her face considering she was almost 97 years old and she slim down to a 100 pounds . You are now together forever . I hope she enjoyed her service . Well I got a lot to catch up with you but for now know I love and miss you guys . Love Sis

Fat Boy

July 6, 2018

Miss you and Ms. Hooper. Everytime I walk by your old place I have happy memories from my childhood. Thank you for that.

SIS

December 23, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA WISHING YOU WERE HERE TO CELEBRATE. IT'S BEEN 5 YEARS NOW AND IT SEEM JUST LIKE IT WAS YESTERAY. SOON IT WILL BE CHRISTMAS AND THIS YEAR IT WILL BE A LITTLE BETTER I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO SEE ZOEY OPENING UP HERE PRESENTS. SHE JUST 2 AND SINGS JINGLE BELLS AND HAS HER LITTLE BELLS RINGING AS SHE SING. ANDREW AT THAT POINT HE DONT BELIEVE IN SANTA I HOPE YOU LIKE THE NEW SIDEWALK AND PARKING PAD I DONE AT YOUR HOUSE AND HOPE GOD KEEP'S HELPING ME DO MORE. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH ENJOY YOUR DAY

CLARA SANCHEZ

July 2, 2013

WELL GRANDPA I SENT A LETTER FOR FATHER'S DAY BUT I GUESS I MESS UP ON SOMETHING CAUSE IT NOT HERE. I GUESS IT WAS FOR THE BEST I WAS JUST NOT MY SELF. WELL TODAY WE BURIED LARRY MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR. HE HAD A BEAUTIFUL FUNERAL. HIS FATHER DIED THE DAY BEFORE YOU. DEATH JUST DON'T MAKE ANY SCENT. I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH KEEP ME FROM LOSING MY MIND. I WISH WE WERE THE HERO'S THAT SAVED THE DAY BUT THE GOOD LORD HAD HIS WAY HE CALL LARRY HOME TO STAY.I HOPE HE KNOWS I DID THE VERY BEST TO SAVE HIM AS I TRY TO DO THE BEST FOR YOU. PLEASE KEEP WATCHING OVER ALL OF US. PLEASE HELP ME DO MY VERY BEST. LOVE ALWAYS SIS.

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Linda Lamm

May 6, 2013

Dear Dad...
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you..I Miss You, and both of my Brothers dearly.. Well..it happened..my Beautiful daughter, Chrissie got married!!! She married a Wonderful Man,Mike Gore, and their Wedding was SPECTACULAR!!!!SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE....I KNOW YOU ,RICK, AND CHUCK WERE PRESENT..I FELT YOU THERE!!The wedding week-end..Fri through Sunday was amazing! Grandma and Bill being there was so special, along with Auntie Sue, and her Fiance Ed, and my Michigan Loves, Ricky and Shelly, Nancy and Karyn...everyone had a great time!!They honeymooned for 8 days in St Lucia, and had the time of their lives...They are both very happy, and as a parent..it doesnt get any better than that!!! Just wanted to share this with you...and let you know we had a Memorial Candle lit the entire Ceremony and Reception with your names etched in the candle, along with Grandma and Uncle Clarence...it brought tears to all of us,but you were with us... I Love you dearly,and Miss You!Love, Linda

CLARA SANCHEZ

March 24, 2013

WELL HOOPER BOYS TODAY IS THE BIG DAY CHRISSIE AND MIKE IS GETTING MARRIED TODAY.I KNOW YOUR LOVE IS SHINING DOWN ON HER AND MIKE. MOM WILL BE 90 YRS OLD ON WEDNESDAY. SHE IS DOING GOOD. WE ARE ALL FINE HERE. I WISH THE WARMER WEATHER WILL GET HERE SOON. WELL THAT IT FOR TODAY. TALK TO YOU SOON. GIVE THE GOOD LORD A HUG FOR ME. LOVE YOU ALL. SIS.

CLARA SANCHEZ

December 23, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA. WE MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. THIS YEARS NEWS KARYN GOT MARRIED TO A WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN NAMED JOE BAGNALL.CHRISSY IS GOING TO GET MARRIED IN A FEW MONTHS TOO. WENT ON THE BOAT AND HIT THE QUARTERS FOR A 1000.OO AND IT ALL GONE IN A MATTER OF DAYS. JUST SPEND IT ON GROCERY MY KITCHEN IS FULL AGAIN. RETIRMENT SUCKS SOMETIMES I GET SO DEPRESS WORRING BUT THE GOOD LORD BLESS ME GOOD. THE BABIES ARE GETTING SO BIG. PEANUT IT 7 AND A STRAIGHT A STUDENT BUT SO FREAKEN STUBBORN. LITTLE ZOEY IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND SO SMART. SHE JUST 15 MONTHS AND SING HER ABC'S. MOM IS STILL LEAVING HERE AND DOING GOOD SHE BEEN HERE A YEAR NOW. CORA LEFT AND SO DID HARRY. THE HOUSE IS EMPTY NOW EXCEPT A SWEET OLD MAN NAME MR O HE HOLDING DOWN THE FORT. I HATE GOING OVER THERE THEIR NO ONE THERE . I HOPE SOME ONE BUYS IT BUT I'M NOT GOING TO GIVE IT AWAY EITHER. I HOPE YOU LIKE WHAT I DONE TO IT SO FAR. WELL DYLAN IS WORKING SO HARD AND HE IS A GOOD DAD. HE SURPRISE ME BUT I KNOW YOU KNEW THAT YOU ALWAYS HAD FAITH IN HIM. I TALK TO LINDA AND NANCY A LOT. THEY ARE SUCH WONDERFUL WOMEN. SANDY BIRTHDAY IS IN A FEW DAYS HAVENT TALK TO HER SO MUCH SHE WORKS ALOT. WELL I'LL LET YOU GO SAY HI TO THE HOOPER BOYS AND TELL THEM THEY ARE ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS AND MINE. LOVE YOU SIS.

CLARA SANCHEZ

January 19, 2012

WELL GRANDPA TODAY IS YOUR 4TH ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN. HOW TIME FLIES BYE, JUST WISH MY HEART WOULD HEAL JUST AS FAST . WELL MOM IS DOING REAL GOOD SHE BE READY BY SPRING TO SPREAD HER WINGS BY GOING HOME. I DON'T WANT HER TO BUT SHE I KNOW LIVING HERE IS A BIT TO NOISY FOR HER HERE, PLUS I DONT LET HER SLEEP ALL DAY AND SHE LOOKS REALLY GOOD. THANK THE GOOD LORD FOR ME IN HELPING ME TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER. EVERYONE IS DOING GOOD. ANDREW GOT A VERY GOOD REPORT CARD SO HE GOT TO GO TO TARGET. ZOEY IS GETTING BIG AND STARTING TO GET HEAVY OR ELSE I'M LOSING MY MUSLES. WELL I LOVE AND MISS YOU . TILL NEXT TIME. XOXOX

CLARA SANCHEZ

December 27, 2011

WELL GRANDPA I WROTE ON THIS FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY BUT IT DIDIN'T GO THRU. I WAS JUST WANTED TO WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND A HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. MOM FELL ON DEC 2 AND BROKE HER HIP. WHAT A NIGHTMARE GETTING SOMEONE TO FIX IT. SHE GOT OUT OF REHAB DEC 20 JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. WE ALMOST LOST HER DEC 9 SHE WAS TAKING HER MED AND AFTER SHE FINISH SHE STARTED TO TURN BLUE THEY RUSH HER UP TO THE MICU SHE RECOVERY AFTER A SCARY NIGHT. SHE HAS THAT DNR AND IT WAS A WAITING GAME BUT SHE PULLED THRU. I KNOW SHE IS READY BUT I'M NOT READY TO BE AN ORPHAN JUST YET. I HAVE MOM STAYING WITH ME SO PLEASE ASK GOD FOR HIS HELP TO HELP ME. YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER'S ARE BOTH ENGAGED THIS MONTH. WELL THAT IT FOR NOW LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU TELL EVERYONE IN HEAVEN I SEND MY LOVE SIS.

CLARA SANCHEZ

August 16, 2011

WELL GRANDPA WE HAVE A NEW BABY GIRL IN THE FAMILY. JULIANNA AKA ZOEY WAS BORN ON SAT. AUG 13 SHE WAS 4 LBS. SHE LOOKS LIKE D.PLEASE THANK GOD AND OUR SAVIOR FOR THIS BLESSING AND KEEP HER SAFE AND HEALTHY. MISS YOU .SAY HI TO THE HOOPER BROTHERS AND TELL THEM THEIR ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS AND MIND.LOVE YOU SIS

Linda Lamm

June 19, 2011

My Dear Dad...Happy Fathers Day to you... Chuck... and Rick. So sorry you aren't here so the woman in your lives can treat you to a day of pampering.. but somehow I know you're in the best of hands.. You are dearly missed and thought of every single day!! Last week Sue and I went somewhere and I drove over the bumpiest road and immediately thought of you.. When you took me for my driving lessons you'd get so annoyed at all the bumps I hit in the road.. I didn't mean to hit them..and you'd say Damn Linda... it takes a good driver to hit EVERY BUMP!!! Then when we got done and I'd get out of the car.. You'd always say.. You did good!!! Very happy Memory!! I remember how you made the best pot of beans and cornbread .. AND.. THE BEST SLAB OF RIBS!!! Today I am thinking of You.. Missing You... and Loving you! Please know we all Love and Miss you.... I am so sorry Chrissie didn't know you.. However .. Her memory of you is a good one.. To her you will always be Candy Grandpa..she remembers you always sent me Fannie Mae Candy.. and my favorite candy .. French Nougat.. Is also hers..
Happy Fathers Day Dad..I Love You...

CLARA SANCHEZ

June 18, 2011

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY GRANDPA SO MUCH HAS HAPPEN THIS YR. I'M RETIRING MY EYES ARE NOT VERY GOOD. YOU WILL BE VERY PRODE OF MR D HE BOUGHT A VERY NICE HOME. HE MOVED IN OFFICIALLY YESTERDAY. YOUR GOING TO BE A GREAT GRANDPA AGAIN MR D IS HAVING A BABY GIRL THEIR GOING TO NAME IT JULIANNA ZOEY I HOPE. SHE IS DUE IN LATE AUGUST OT EARLY SEPTEMBER. SELENA DOING GOOD . SHE GOING BACK TO SCHOOL. ANDREW IS 6 ALREADY. HE IS VERY SMART. MOM IS DOING GOOD. SHE SLOW DOWN SO MUCH, BUT IS HEALTHY AS A BULL. DR, DAYON WAS TALKING ABOUT YOU ON HER LAST VISIT. THE LADY FROM OSCO ASK ABOUT YOU AND WAS SORRY TO HEAR YOU PAST.GEORGE IS DOING GOOD. HE IS A VERY GOOD MAN. JOE HAS NOTHING BUT VERY FOND MEMORIES OF YOU. HE SURE WISH THING WERE DIFFERENT. SO GLAD TO HAVE MY BROTHER BACK IN OUR LIVES. WELL THAT ALL FOR NOW WISHING EVERYONE UP THERE A VERY HAPPY FATHER'S DAY.
LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU . SIS.

CLARA SANCHEZ

January 19, 2011

HI GRANDPA,TODAY IS YOUR 3RD ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN. TODAY YOUR DAUGHTER SUE HAD SURGERY FOR HER APPENDIX. SHE IS DOING FINE. ''OF ALL DAY'S YOU HOOPER'S BOY BETTER LOOK OUT FOR HER. HER BIRTHDAY IS COMING UP ASK GOD FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY SO SHE CAN ENJOY. LINDA JUST HAD HER BIRTHDAY SHE IS A VERY GOOD SISTER. MORGAN BROKE HER HAND I THINK HER CAST IS COMING OFF THIS WEEK. STOP BY MOM TODAY SHE AND CORA WERE TALKING ABOUT YOU. WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH, AND THE HOOPER BOYS. MAY GOD GIVE YOU EACH A BIG HUG AND LET EVERYONE WE LOVE THAT THERE WITH YOU IN HEAVEN THAT'S ME MISS AND LOVE THEM SO VERY MUCH. GRANDPA GIVE GOD AND THE LORD JESUS A SHOUT FROM ME. TILL NEXT TIME. LOVE YOU SIS

Linda Lamm

December 26, 2010

Dear Dad...another Birthday of yours has passed...and I thought of you all day! December 23rd will always be YOUR DAY..in my Mind and in my Heart! Gosh I Miss you..and Chuck and Rick! It still seems unreal to me! It saddens me you aren't here, but helps me to know the Hooper Men are re-united . Please know that a day does not go by where I don't think of you..as a matter of fact, I have a Shadowbox Frame on my Bedroom Wall, with a picture of you , Rick and Chuck, along with your In Memory of Cards....you 3 are in my Heart..Forever and Always! Chrissie, Sue and I are leaving this Wednesday to spend 5 days with Nancy , Karyn and Rick....my Detroit Loves! I speak to Clare and Gwen, and gosh I Love them..Clare is an Amazing Woman, and taking great care of Gwen, but I KNOW YOU KNOW THAT! Please know that the Family is staying close, and we will NEVER drift apart. Rest in Peace my Father and Brothers...and God Bless. oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox Love, Linda

CLARA SANCHEZ

December 23, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA. TODAY JOE CAME AND VISIT MOM AND WE WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND A HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. NANCY CALLED TODAY TOO. SHE IS A AMAZING WOMEN TELL RICKY AND CHUCKY THEY ARE SO VERY LUCKY TO HAVE A FINE WOMAN WHO LOVE THEM. LINDA ,CHRISSIE AND SUE ARE GOING TO NANCY THIS COMING WEDNEDAY. IT A NEW THING THEY STARTED SINCE RICKY PASSED. RICKY YOU SHOULD BE PRODE OF YOUR SISTER'S LINDA AND SUE ARE VERY FINE DAUGHTER'S SOMETHING YOU SHOULD BE PRODE OF. I KNOW I AM. I THANK GOD FOR THEM THEY HAVE HELP ME IN SO MANY WAYS. WE LOVE ALL YOU HOOPER AND MISS YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH. GOD PLEASE GIVE EACH ONE A HUG AND KISS FROM ME.

Linda Lamm

June 22, 2010

Dear Dad...Sunday was Fathers Day and you were in my thoughts and Heart all day. I MISS YOU so much..and thought of our last visit all day! I am so happy I got to see you..and be there for you to let you know I Love You. I am truly sorry I hadnt reached out to you sooner so more time could have been
spent together..but no one can take those Memories from me..they are and will be FOREVER in my Heart! I miss you and my Brothers Chucky and Ricky so much..and I still cannot believe you are all in Heaven...it breaks my Heart..BUT KNOWING YOU ARE ALL UP THERE WATCHING OUT FOR US AND BEING REUNITED GIVES ME SOME COMFORT! Chrissie,Sue and I just went on a vacation..we are so close..and will remain that way! Spoke with Scott on Fathers Day and his family is doing well..Scott and Karen have 2 AMAZING kids....Tyler and Morgan...Tyler is very much into baseball like Scott..and Morgan...she is BEAUTIFUL..and quite the Gymnist! Hard for me to believe my darling Chrissie will be 30 this week...the 26th of June..WOW..Dad...she is my world! She lights up my Life..and she completed me as a person....If all I am ever known for is Chrissies Mom....that's fine with me..She is the Best Daughter and I am so proud of her.I Love You Dad..and I always will have you live on in my Heart...God Bless you...and know that I am taking care of Mom...she is doing well....I also am in touch with Clare and Gwen...ahhh I know that makes you happy.RIP Daddy..I Love you......Love, Linda

CLARA SANCHEZ

June 19, 2010

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY GRANDPA. SITTING HERE A LITTLE SAD THINKING AND MISSING YOU SOMETHING AWFUL TODAY. I HAVE SOME GREAT NEWS WE FINALLY FOUND JOE. HE NEVER LEFT INDIANA. HE HAS A FARM AND I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU WOULD OF LOVED TO HAVE HAD A PART OF FARMING. HE VERY HAPPY AND HE GOT A NICE FAMILY. LINDA JUST GOT BACK FROM VACATION.HER AND SUE ,CHRISSIE AND MIKE WENT TO MEXICO.I CAN TELL SHE HAD A GREAT TIME. NANCY IS HANGING IN THERE. I KNOW IT'S HARD FOR HER BEING WITHOUT RICKY. SANDY IS DOING FIND. ALL THE GRAND KIDS ARE GETTING BIG NOW. PEANUT JUST TURN 5 IN MAY.
MOM HAS SLOW DOWN AN AWFUL LOT. SHE GET OUT OF BREATH JUST SITTING AND TALKING. I'M WORRIED ABOUT HER.KNOWING AT ANY GIVEN TIME THE LORD WILL COME FOR HER, BETTER YET SHE OUT LIVE ALL OF US. WELL THAT IT FOR NOW. TELL THE HOOPER BOY'S I WISHING THEM A VERY HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TOO! LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SIS.

GWEN HOOPER

January 19, 2010

TO MY BELOVED HUSBAND THIS IS YOUR 2ND ANNIVERARY IN HEAVEN. I HAVE A HURTING IN MY HEART TODAY THINKING OF YOU.NURSE WAS BY TODAY AND MY BLOOD PRESSURE WAS A BIT HIGH I EXPLAIN TO HER IT WOULD BE AS IT IS A VERY SAD DAY FOR ME. I KNOW YOU ARE IN THE BEST PLACE ANYONE COULD BE, NO MORE SUFFERING ONLY THOSE YOU LEFT BEHIND. TINY STILL HASN'T GOT ON THE BED. HE MISSES YOU TOO. YOUR LOVING WIFE GWEN

CLARE SANCHEZ

January 19, 2010

HI GRANDPA TODAY IS YOUR 2ND ANNIVERSARY AND JUST LISTENING TO TEDDY PENDERGRASS WHO JUST PASSED AWAY AND I WISH HE COULD SING TO YOU BECAUSE SOME OF HIS SONG REMIND ME OF YOU. HERE IS SOME OF HIS WORDS" WOKE UP THIS MORNING AND I SAW YOUR FACE IT WAS SO CLEAR ALL I COULD THINK ABOUT THE GOOD TIMES AND HOW THINGS USED TO BE, BUT THOSE DAYS ARE GONE" I GREW UP WITHOUT A FATHER"I NEVER THOUGHT ANYONE COULD FILLED THAT SPOT UNTIL YOU CAME AND TOOK THAT PLACE.I REALLY THOUGHT THAT I WAS STRONG,BUT SINCE YOUR'E GONE I'M NOT THAT STRONG"I APPRECIATE ALL THE THINGS YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. IT LIFT MY HEART TO KNOW THAT YOU FELT LOVED WHEN THE LORD TOOK YOU HOME AND I GOT TO SEE THAT THE LORD WAS WAITING FOR YOU. PLEASE ASK GOD TO BLESS MOM . TO BLESS THE THE WHOLE HOOPER FAMILY AS THEY CONTINUE AND THEIR JOURNEY. TO SAID HI TO PEEDIE, BURT AND TELL THEM HOW MUCH I MISS THEM AS IT BERT 31 ST ANNIVERARY THIS FEB. WITH THE LORD AND HOW I HAVE TO REMEMBER HIM IN SILENCE TO SAY HI TO CHUCKIE AND RICKY .TELL RICKY HIS NEW GRANDDAUGHTER IS SO BEAUTIFUL TO BLESS MY FAMILY TILL WE MEET AGAIN I LOVE YOU DAD AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH.XOXO

Linda Lamm

December 24, 2009

My Dearest Dad...I so Miss You..and think of you everyday! Yesterday was your Birthday...and I sang to you..and I know you were probably saying...awww come one! Today is Christmas Eve..and I am spending it with the Houston Family..Clare is taking care of Gwen..and they miss you so much ! Please watch over us and protect us...and give my brothers a Big Hug...I Love and Miss you 3! Also...please give Grandma my Love....God Bless You...Love, Linda

CLARA SANCHEZ

December 23, 2009

HI GRANDPA WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I'LL BET YOUR DANCING WITH THE ANGELS. I CAN STILL SEE YOUR SMILE. HOPE YOU ARE HAPPY AND MISSING YOU. MOM HAS SLOW DOWN A WHOLE LOT. SHE SWEARS YOU KEEP TALKING TO HER AT NIGHT. TELL HER THE WINNING LOTTERY NUMBERS SO WE CAN HIT IT BIG, EVERYONE IS DOING GOOD. PEANUT IS 4 AND HE SO EXCITED SANTA IS COMING. TELL GOD I SAID HI AND TO SAVE A PLACE FOR ME. LOVE YOU YOUR DAUGHTER SIS

Linda Lamm

June 21, 2009

Happy Fathers Day Dad....I just want to say that I Miss you so much, and since you passed away...Rick has passed away also. I know you know..because I am sure you, Chuck and Rick are all together! I have tried to be strong...but there are days that I just have to let it out!
I have reached out and gained a sister...Clare..she is an Angel right here on Earth! She is taking good care of Gwen..and Sue and I are taking care of Mom! May you all rest in Peace..and Remember..you are Loved and Sorely Missed.
I LOVE YOU...Love, Linda

CLARA SANCHEZ

June 21, 2009

GRANDPA TODAY IS FATHER'S DAY AND MISSING YOU SO VERY MUCH. IT'S NOT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. NO MORE EATTING AT THE WHEEL. NO MORE LEGG OF LAMB STORIES. HOW WE WOULD BE LATE FOR YOUR LEGG OF LAMB AND YOU WOULD HAVE TO ORDER SOMETHING ELSE, AND THEN THEY COME BACK AND SAY WE FOUND THE LAST LEGG AND YOU WOULD GET SO AGGRAVATED AND WE ALL LAUGH. GEORGE DIDN'T WANT TO GO. THE GOOD OLD DAYS ARE SURE GONE. IT'S NOT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU.
CUT YOUR GRASS TODAY AND IT'S THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EMERALD GREEN I'VE SEEN IN A LONG TIME. ANDREW GRANDPA HECTOR IS IN THE HOSPITAL IN BAD SHAPE AND WE ARE CALLING ON GOD THE LORD JESUE AND ALL ANGELS TO HEAR OUR PRAYERS. LOVE AND MISS YOU YOUR DAUGHTER SIS.

CLARA SANCHEZ

April 17, 2009

HI GRANDPA TODAY WE WENT TO DINO'S FUNERAL HE WAS THE ONE WHO WORKED WITH MOM AT PHIL'S KASTLE. HE DIED SUNDAY OF A HEARTATTACK TOO AT ROMA'S RESTAURANT. MAY THE LORD OPEN THE GATES TO A FELLOW HORSE PLAYER- GAMBLER. NANCY SAID RICKY HAD A BIG BEAUTIFUL FUNERAL. I HOPE YOU HOOPER'S ARE NOT CAUSING A PROBLEM UP THERE. WONDER WHICH ONE GET'S BOOTED OUT FIRST. BEHAVE YOURSELVES. LOVE AND MISS YOU YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER SIS

April 11, 2009

MY DEAREST DAD. TODAY IS ANOTHER DAY OF SADNESS, YOUR SON RICKIE IS NOW WITH YOU AND WITH HIS BROTHER CHUCKIE TOGETHER FOREVER WITH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY WITH STRENGHT. MAY THEY KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE AND ENJOY THEM WHEN THEY CAME TO VISIT YOU WHEN YOU WERE IN THE HOSPTIAL. LOVE AND MISS YOU YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER SIS.

Linda Lamm

January 19, 2009

clare my thoughts and prayers go out to you your mom and your loved ones today as we remember dads passing 1 yr ago today.it's a very somber time, i remember sue waking me up crying she gotten the call dad had died. i took dad with me to the casino his bookmark and had it in my pocket and everytime i won i said can you believe it dad? i know he was proud of me.i so dwell on the happy memories and cannot tell you enough how much it meant to me to see all his friends and loved ones paying their respect to him that gives me so much contentment. god bless you clare and your mother for loving him and seeing what a fine man he was. stubborn as heck yet a fine man (ha ha) have a blessed day and i love you all love Linda.

CLARE AND FAMILY

December 15, 2008

MY DEAREST DAD IT WILL BE ONE YEAR THAT YOU PASTED AWAY AND I MISS YOU MORE THAN EVER THERE'S NOT A DAY I DON'T THINK OF YOU YOUR RED TRUCK I'M TRYING TO TAKE CARE OF IT AND MOTHER'S DOING GOOD. TINY STILL AROUND AND LITTLE PEANUTS REMEMBERS HIS GREAT GRANDPA. LINDA SUE SANDY AND NANCY WE E-MAIL EACH OTHER ALL THE TIME AFTER ALL THESE YEARS WE BECAME CLOSE GEORGE DYLAN SELENA ARE DOING REAL GOOD. LYNNMAIRE AND HER GIRLS AND SANDY STOP BY FOR LUNCH THIS SUMMER. CORA MOVED OUT BUT SHE COMES OVER AND TALKS TO MOM ALL THE TIME. SO YOU SEE IN YOUR PASTING WE ALL BECAME CLOSE IN HONOR TO YOU WE ARE FAMILY. LOVE AND MISS YOU YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER CLARE.

THELMA FIELDER

February 8, 2008

DEAR SISTER HOOPER. YELL SCREAM HOLLER PHONE OR SHOUT AND I'LL BE THERE TO LISTEN I'M PRAYING FOR YOU AND REMEMBER I LOVE YOU AND BROTHER HOOPER. YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST THELMA

JOHN JR. HUDSON

February 8, 2008

DEAR MRS.HOOPER I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT I'M SORRY ABOUT MR. HOOPER HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED. ANY WAY MRS. HOOPER I LOVE YOU AND I'LL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS. LOVE ALWAYS JOHN JOHN

Mark Hudson

February 4, 2008

Mrs. Hooper, you will always remain in my prayers.

I enjoyed helping Chuck with his garden last summer - I can't believe he is gone - I'll miss him when I come home.

Love,

Prentice Hudson

February 4, 2008

Mrs. Hooper, you will always remain in my prayers.

Take care of yourself, I'll see you on my next visit.

Prentice Hudson

February 4, 2008

Mrs. Hooper, you will always remain in my prayers.

With love,
Prentice Hudson

LYNN MARIE

February 3, 2008

I BELIEVE THAT HOPE SURVIVES LOVE PREVAILS TEARS CLEANSE MEMORIES COMFORT DEAR GWEN I WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS. GRANDPA'S FUNERAL WAS DIFFICULT FOR ALL OF US. AND I HOPE YOU ARE FINDING STRENGTH.I ALSO WANTED TO SAY CLARE HAS BEEN A RAY OF LIGHT FOR SO MANY PEOPLE AND THAT SPIRIT AND LOVE MUST'RE BEEN THINGS SHE LEARNED FROM YOU. I PROMISE TO KEEP IN TOUCH YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. LOVE LYNN MARIE.

Melissa Lopez

February 2, 2008

Grandma,Clara, Iam so sorry for the loss of a great man.Charles was the only grandpa I knew.You are all in are prayers and are hearts.

HECTOR & DIANA JIMENEZ

January 30, 2008

HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOURS THERE IS SO LITTLE ONE CAN DO SO LITTLE ONE CAN SAY TO BRING YOU CONSOLATION IN THE LOSS THAT'S COME YOUR WAY MAY IT HELP TO KNOW THAT OTHERS TRULY CARE OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU

SANDY & BILL HOOPER

January 30, 2008

GWEN WE NEVER WALK ALONE THE TIME COMES WHEN THOSE WHOM WE HAVE LOVED THE LONGEST AND THE BEST WILL TRAVEL FAR AHEAD INTO A PLACE OF JOY AND REST MAY THE WARMTH OF TENDER MEMORIES AND THE LOVE OF THOSE AROUND YOU BRING YOU COMFORT AND PEACE YOU TOLD ME AT CHUCKIE'S WAKE "TO BE STRONG" you have to do the same "be strong" YOU HAVE ALOT OF PEOPLE THAT "LOVE YOU" REGARDLESS WHETHER YOU WANT TO BELEIVE IT OR NOT! GRANDPA'S WAKE AND SERVICE WAS BEAUTIFUL WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

RICK & NANCY HOOPER

January 30, 2008

GWEN WE'RE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS (AS WELL AS OURS). DAD WAS A LOVING CARING GIVING MAN & WE'LL ALL MISS HIM MAY THE PROMISE IN THE SCRIPTURES BE YOUR HOPE TODAY YOUR PEACE TOMORROW AND YOUR COMFORT ALWAYS WE LOVE YOU AS ALWAYS. WITH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY

juan&family+a.&j

January 30, 2008

juan munoz & family along with a&j construction give you mrs.hooper are deepest sympathy we will surely miss pops

jeanette phelps

January 30, 2008

dear gwen may the memories of your loved one give you comfort in your grief may the beauty of the world around us give you peace. you are always in my prayers. it was sure good talking with you.

raquel

January 28, 2008

selena just wanted to tell you how sorry for the loss of grandpa hooper there is no words to describe how you and your family are feeling but know i'm always here for you girl no matter what.real friends like us don't have to think twice before stepping up to give whatever is needed i'm here to support you like you're there to support me when things get bad.i'll stand by your side until the worst is past.

YVETTE CARRILLO

January 28, 2008

DEAR CLARA & GWEN YOU KNOW HOW SORRY I'M FOR THE LOSS OF CHUCK WE ARE GOING TO MISS HIM ON OUR CASINO NIGHTS OUT. MAY GOD BE WITH HIM AS I KNOW HE'S WITH YOU.

ROSEMARY DE VILLA

January 28, 2008

TO GWEN I'M SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND

EMILIIO & brenda camcho

January 28, 2008

IT WAS A TREASURE TO SEE YOU BRENDA AND EMIILIO AT THIS TIME OF SORROW WE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE GRADE SCHOOL THANK YOU SO MUCH IT MET THE WORLD TO ME. THIS IS WHAT RICHES ARE TRUE FRIENDS TO THE END.

Barbara Veit

January 27, 2008

Words cannot express my emotions..I will always hold you close to my heart..and cherish our Memories. God Bless You and may you Rest in Peace. You will Never be forgotten. Love, Barb

clara sanchez carrasquillo

January 27, 2008

want to thank each and everyone for the calls the prayers the cards and the e-mail the hugs and cries that you shared with us during chuck illness. and for coming to celebrate his arrived home. i especially want to thank cora for being my right hand thru this from the first moment it happen for rev montgomery for praying over him i want to thank his family for coming all over the states to be with us. thank you mr and mrs hudson for a beautiful funeral. most of all thank god for bring this man into our lives he was a great husand father grand and great grandfather neighbor and friend. love to all i d clare.

mary martinez

January 27, 2008

dear gwen may your memories bring you comfort and keep your loved one close in heart. always in my prayers god loves you and so do i love mary

denise castro

January 27, 2008

clara memories in are hearts are treasured to those we hold dear.may you know that others care and are remembering you thinking of you with sympathy and with love

Joyce Gholan

January 27, 2008

Dear SISTER Hooper may god watch over you and comfort you throught this time of sorrow. god will help you thru these days weeks and months ahead. just keep on leaning on his everlasting arms.

denise castro

January 27, 2008

gwen on the loss of your husband may the memories of your love return each day to bring you comfort and smiles

jacquelyn benko

January 27, 2008

when something so painful happens to a special family everyone is saddened sorry to hear about your loss

mayra ronnie barbara iris

January 27, 2008

clara on the loss of your father with deep sympathy our prayers are withyou &your family

Bobbie & Family Briefman

January 27, 2008

CLARA SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS HE IS NOT ONLY HOLDING YOUR LOVED ONE BUT HOLDING YOU WITH COMFORT WALKING WITH YOU PROTECTING YOU SURROUNDING YOU WITH MERCY

diane & mario mata

January 27, 2008

in the love that surrounds you may you find strengh in the memories

NOEL DEB JOSH JENN CARRASQUILLO

January 27, 2008

CLARA NO WORDS CAN MAKE YOUR SORROW LESS.MAY YOU FIND STRENGTH AND COMFORT WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

PAT BOOKER

January 26, 2008

MRS. HOOPER HE WALKS WITH US THE ROAD OF LIFE UP ROCKY PATHS DOWN DARKENED TRAILS,OUR DEAR LORD HOLD OUR HAND TO GUILD US YEA THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH I WILL FEAR NO EVIL FOR THOU ART WITH ME THEY ROD AND THY STAFF THEY COMFORT ME. WE NEVER HAVE TO FEEL ALONE.

LARRY & SHERRY BEESON

January 26, 2008

GWEN THINKING OF YOU WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AT THIS TIME

FRANK & ELISA PEREZ

January 26, 2008

CORA & GWEN
During this time of sorrow
loving thoughts may you feel comfort and warmth from those around you the lord is the strenght of my life.

JAVIER & ELVA MERCADO

January 26, 2008

words can't express the pain you are feeling. hoping time will ease the pain and memories help you thru this

RAQUEL NORBERTO VARGAS

January 26, 2008

I'M VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I WILL MISS HIM ALOT JUST REMEMBER ALL THE MEMORIES YOU HAVE YOU ALWAYS

GENE &GLORIA SLOWIAK

January 26, 2008

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT CHUCK HOPING YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT WITH SYMPATHY GENE GLORIA ANNMARIE AND JUSTIN

Richard Lamm

January 22, 2008

Chuck,
The in the later years of your life you stood tall and continued to improve in many ways. I hope your family knows this and holds your growth close to their hearts. May the memories of you be with smiles.

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