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Laura Martinez Obituary

Martinez, Laura L. 33, beloved wife of Ricardo, loving mother of Ricardo Jr. and Michael Angelo, devoted daughter of Francisco and Maria Luz Medina, dear sister of Simon (Jessica), Alejandro (Alessandra Martinez), Marisa, Sylvia and Ernesto Medina. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Hursen Funeral Home, S.W. corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Rds., Hillside/Westchester. All to meet Saturday, at Precious Blood Church, Western Ave. & I-290 in Chicago, for Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to Laura Martinez Children's Trust Fund, c/o Bloomingdale Bank & Trust. Info toll free: 1-800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 30, 2006.

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Dominick

November 24, 2023

Hi Laura, it's amazing that this post came up. For one reason or another, I was thinking about you the other day. I can't believe that it's been so long since you were with us at Mobilia. Rest in peace my friend!

Sylvia Medina

October 25, 2015

Hi sister its Sunday Oct. 25 here watching a hallmark movie, I miss you so much and I miss my nephews as well Laura its going to be 9 years that you're gone and that we don't see Ricky or Michael we miss you guys please tell your father that what to see you guys. Love always tia Sylvia

February 20, 2015

Missing you everyday!

Your nephew and goddaughter that love you so much

MARIANA GONZALEZ

December 6, 2013

Another year that you are not with us and rejoicing in the presence of our Dios =) You are missed and remembered everyday...always in our hearts and prayers. Holiday's are especially harder. Michael and Ricky are so grown and I know you look over them always and that they are making you a proud momma up in heaven, with all of their accomplishment's and what good boys they are turning out to be =) Comadre que mas quisiera yo, que estubieras con todos nosotros pero en especial con tus changitos =) Gonzo Family misses you and loves you dearly .

Martha Delgadillo

February 20, 2013

You may be out of my sight but never out of my mind. I Miss You LAURA!!!

sylvia medina

February 20, 2013

She was with me when I was young and gone in a blink of an eye it comes to say that any moment someone has died and feeling the sorrow I feel today and tomorrow will not just go away because some one you love doesn't just disappear they stay in your heart for ever and times you spend alone is the time you remember the good and bad. Today my sister Laura(RIP) would of been 40 I miss her like if it was yesterday HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER

Angie Arciniega

November 26, 2012

We will never forget you...such a special person. We love you.

Simon Medina

November 26, 2012

There's nothing we can do to bring Laura back. However we can mend broken relationships and make this year a better one. Reach out and be kind this year I know she would approve.

Sylvia Uribe

November 26, 2012

My beautiful cousin / sister you are always in my thoughts, my prayers. I miss you so much

November 24, 2012

Another Thanksgiving without you, I know you are in heaven and looking down on us. We still can't help missing you :) We remember you all the time with so much love......you are always in our hearts.

mariana gonzalez

May 12, 2012

Another year gone by and we miss you so much, girl. Even though you are not here we will be celebrating you tomorrow on mother's day. You were an amazing MOMMY, and wonderful human being. We love you comadre :)

sylvia medina

February 20, 2012

Another year that we are celebrating her Birthday with out having her in our life's. Laura would of been 39 this year and we miss her so much RIP sister and a Happy Happy Birthday to you, I Love You and have you in my mind. :)

tina esparza

February 20, 2012

I found you too late, would of loved to had some catching up time with you my friend. missing you.

Simon Medina

February 20, 2012

Happy Birthday Laura! You will always be remembered.

sylvia medina

January 24, 2012

Look guys its granma luz and tio neto tia marisa

sylvia medina

January 24, 2012

Brianna, Melanie and tio Neto

sylvia medina

January 24, 2012

Ema Uribe

November 28, 2011

God has you in his heaven for many reason, but we have you and hold you in our hearts and prayers for ever. We love you and Miss you very much.

Simon Medina

November 28, 2011

If I had a wish I would ask for Laura to be back with us. We miss her so much. We miss her kids. Maybe God will grant us a miracle this year?!

SYLVIA MEDINA

November 27, 2011

Laura is about that time again, This is the 5th year your not with us we miss you so much, our lifes are not the same with out you and with out your kids i wish you were here today to celebrate Ernesto's Birthday today Nov 28th.. Laurita we LOVE YOU AND YOU ARE MISSED ALOT....

Every road ends somewhere
Like the sun rises and sets
Even the greatest of rivers
Shall dry and lose its might

Happiest when someone is born
Will crawl, walk and then pass on
Like a flower that blooms in spring
And wither as the summer comes

Though the cycle is a bit unkind
Humans are blessed with memory
Where joy is stored even the pain
The joy of living, pain of losing

Loneliest when someone departs
As those who'll be left behind
Struggle to cope and accept fate
As they shed tears and mourn

But death is just a word
Term to describe the absence of
Love ones can live forever
If we'll let them reside in our hearts

The love we have for them
Won't fade, rather remain
Keep that love, keep it at heart
It's where they'll forever live

Hush, do not weep, no one is going anywhere
Unless you let go and forget to remember

VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE

SYLVIA MEDINA

June 6, 2011

LAURA I MISS YOU SO MUCH! I LOVE YOU, I MISS THE BOYS I HOPE WE COULD SEE THEM SOON. LOVE YOU MY BIG SISTER..SYLVIA MEDINA

mariana gonzalez

April 10, 2011

Laura, finally the days are getting nicer and warmer, and we can start our regular visits. Another summer is here and it feels like it was just yesterday, when god called on you. We love u and miss u

Elvia Delgadillo

February 21, 2011

Will always keep you and your children in my prayers.

GOD BLESS

Happy Birtthday Laura!!

Simon Medina

February 21, 2011

We miss you Laura, Wish you were here. Birthdays aren't the same without you.

mariana gonzalez

February 20, 2011

!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday Laura!!! Today and always you are in our hearts, prayers and thoughts. We miss u and like always wish u were here. We remember you with that beautiful smile and great attitute you always had. We love u girl xoxoxoxox

January 2, 2011

Always in my prayers xo

Maria Rodriguez

November 30, 2010

Light a Candle


Light a candle for those we mourn.

Into a new life they were born.

Do not look for them at the gravesite.

They are somewhere else radiating their beautiful light.

They have gone to a new world where there is no darkness, no pain.

Their light and essence will always remain.

Light a candle for those who have left this mortal place.

They are free to travel through time and space.

When we think of them, they are near.

When we sit in a beautiful garden. Their voices we hear.

When we listen to a divine symphony,

We close our eyes, their faces we see.

Light a candle for they have not really gone.

With each flickering flame, in your hearts they will always belong.

Loving you and Always in our hearts.....Siempre! Rodriguez Family!

Simon Medina

November 29, 2010

Remembering my sister Laura. We not only miss her, we wish she was here today. We also miss her kids, maybe someday we will see them again. In the meantime we will pray for them and ask the Lord to watch over them. As for my sister she is in the arms of Jesus.

Mayra Medina

November 28, 2010

On days like today to remember you brings sadness to my heart. However, I know from heaven your watching over all and now your in peace. Just wanted you to know you will never be forgotten. We miss you so much Laura. Hope Ricky and Michael are doing well and hope to see them again someday. I still keep those pictures you gave me personalized of Ricky and Micky. They hold something special because they have your features on their beautiful faces. Secondly, they have your writing on the back and to think you once holded those pictures brings joy to my heart. We miss you greatly and will always love you.

sylvia medina

November 28, 2010

I LOVE YOU DARLING SISTER

I love you darling sister,
I love you with all my heart.
Even though you're not here,
and we're so far apart.

You've flown into the arms of God,
before you said goodbye.
I never saw you laugh,
or even saw you cry.

Please tell me what it means,
to die just before you're born.
To leave everyone close to you,
to suffer and to mourn.

I love you laura,
and you will always be around.
You look over our family,
and make sure we're safe and sound.

But one day we'll be reunited,
and I'll see your smiling face.
You'll greet me with open arms,
In that beautiful heavenly place.

laura we miss you so much,4 years have pass..

family Laura,Alex and tio Jandro

sylvia medina

August 9, 2010

tia sylvia and melanie

sylvia medina

August 9, 2010

brianna and motis

sylvia medina

August 9, 2010

THE GANG (joselyn,laura,yasmine,melanie & brianna)

sylvia medina

August 9, 2010

TIO JANDRO AND GRANDMA LUZ

sylvia medina

August 9, 2010

GRANDMA LUZ & MELANIE

sylvia medina

August 9, 2010

MELANIES BAUTIZMO

sylvia medina

August 9, 2010

TIO NETO AND MELANIE'S BAUTIZMO

sylvia medina

August 9, 2010

GRANMA LUZ AND BABY LAURA

sylvia medina

August 9, 2010

Briana praying for you Laura and tio Jandro

sylvia medina

August 9, 2010

SYLVIA MEDINA

June 7, 2010

LAURA I MISS U SO MUCH MY BIG SISTER I LOVE U,I REALLY LIKE THIS GUY I KNOW I HAVE YOUR APPROVAL SO I DONT CARE ABOUT ANYONES BUT YOUR MY SIS I LOVE U AND I WILL SAY IT A MILLION TIME IIII LOVE UUUUU....SYLVIA

SYLVIA MEDINA

May 10, 2010

Laura HAPPY MOTHERS DAY I WISH U WERE HERE IM GOING OUT WITH A GUY I REALLY LIKE,PLEASE SEND ME YOUR BLEESSING,I WISH U COULD MEET HIM.LAURA I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.. ALWAYS SMILE MY SISTER. LAURA HIS NAME IS MICHEAL LIKE YOUR SON THAT I LOVE SO MUCH...

mariana gonzalez

March 21, 2010

The days are starting to get nicer and nicer, soon we will be able to eat and visit longer with you. We love going to sit there and be with you, it is so peaceful. So much going ton laurita, with my kids, wish you were here to share all these happy moments with me, we miss you and love so much. =)

mariana gonzalez

March 5, 2010

!!!!!!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LAURITA !!!! We wish you were here, so we can sing to you on your special day. We know you are rejoicing and happy with our lord in heaven, and I can't be more happier, even though seeing you and having you with us would so awesome. I hope you like your arrangements, my mom makes them with so much love..for her flaquita. We love you so much and miss you, girl. Mamas and bibis always remember their tia laura, they love you so much. I couldn't of had a better sister in law than you, and ricky and michael were so lucky for having you as their mother, even if it was such litle time, I know how much they love you and that you are always in their hearts and thoughts, as well as ours. I dont think we will ever stop saying how much we miss you, that feeling is never going to go away, time can never heal certain things. We LOVE you.....

sylvia medina

January 19, 2010

Laura, good morning i just woke up and i had the best dream,i was living down town and i was looking out the window and suddenly looking out i see a boy with a gout tee,he was like 15 the same face the same it was micheal and a ran out the door and i scream and told me do you remember me and he was just looking at me and he said tia,tia sylvia yes i remember you what happen to you guys we never saw you guy ever suddenly there was a lady and told him to live,but Laura i didnt see ricky, i miss the kids so much. i love you i wish i could of keep dreaming more it was a great dream...love always tia sylvia

SYLVIA MEDINA

December 25, 2009

MERRY CHRISTMAS LAURA ITS ALREADY 3 YRS THAT YOU LEFT US, WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. LOVE ALWAYS AND ALWAYS YOUR SISTER SYLVIA

mariana gonzalez

December 20, 2009

FOOTPRINTS ON THE HEART
Some people come into our lives and
quickly go. Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom.
Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints in our hearts and we are never, ever the same.

mariana gonzalez

December 20, 2009

I see the countless christmas trees
around the world below
with tiny lights like heaven's stars
reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular
please wipe away the tears
for I am spending christmas with
our lord jesus christ once againt
this year. I hear the many christmas
songs that people hold so dear,
but the sound of music can't compare
with the christmas choir up here.
I know how much everyone misses. I
see the pain inside their hearts,
but Iam not so far away. We really
aren't apart. So be happy, dear
one's. You know I hold everyone
dear and be glad Im spending
christmas with our Lord Jesus
Christ another year.
We love u and miss you comadre

Simon Medina

November 30, 2009

Another year has passed without my lovely sister. I do have wonderful memories of when we were young. We spent all our lives together, laughing, fighting, crying, just as most siblings do. Then we grow up and each goes his own way.
One thing I know about my sister is that she loved her kids more than anything in this world. I hope they are ok. I wish them happiness especially during the holidays. Maybe someday we will see them again, hopefully soon. In the meantime we will pray for them and keep the memory of their mother, my sister. May God grant her peace and love always.

Familia Rodriguez

November 28, 2009

You were a precious gift from God above,
so much beauty, grace and love.
You touched our hearts in so many ways,
your smile so bright even on the bad days.
You heard God's whisper calling you home,
you didn't want to go and leave us alone.
You loved us so much, you held on tight,
till all the strength was gone and you could no longer fight.
He had called your name twice before,
you knew you couldn't make him wait anymore.
So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted away,
knowing that with our love we will be together again someday.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories; your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Rodriguez Family

Karla

October 23, 2009

Laura, I learn about your new life next to God last night, and I've tried very hard to keep my tears from coming out, I know we stop talking after we graduated, but life takes us differen ways...i'm sorry i was not with you....but I know you are probably having fun wherever you are with my brother, my mom and my dad....please say hello to them for me and give them a big hug and lots of kisses for me...just know that you were always in my heart. even if we didnt spend our life after high school together.

TIA SYLVIA (CRUISE TO CARRIBIAN)

October 7, 2009

TIA SYLVIA AND MELANIE

October 7, 2009

THE GIRLS(BRIANNA,MELANIE AND LAURA

October 7, 2009

TIO JANDRO BABY LAURA AND ALEX

October 7, 2009

TIA MARISA,BRIANNA and MELANIE

October 7, 2009

THE FAMILY AT RAMON WEDDING

October 7, 2009

MELANIE AND BRIANNA

October 7, 2009

BRIANNA @TIO RAMON WEDDING

October 7, 2009

September 19, 2009

RICKY AND MICHEAL I MISS YOU GUYS SO MUCH,GUESS WHAT GRANDMA LUZ IS IN TOWN PLEASE CALL ME SO YOU COULD SEE HER. BEFORE SHE LEAVES, LAURA WE MISS YOU WE ARE GOING TO VISIT YOU ON SUNDAY SEP 20 AROUND 3PM I WILL LIKE TO SEE YOU KIDS PLEASE SEE IF GOD COULD HELP YOU SO WE COULD SEE THEM.. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU...SYLVIA

Fam. Martinez

August 31, 2009

"IF I KNEW"
If i knew it would be the last time that i'd see you fall asleep, i would tuck you in more tightly and pray the lord your soul to keep.
If i knew it would be the last i see you walk out the door, i would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for me.
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise, i would video tape each action and word, so i could spare an extra minute or two to stop and say i love you, instead of assuming you kno. i would be their to share your day, well am sure youll have many more so ill let this one slip away, for surely theres always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything alright. there will always be another day to say our "I LOVE YOUS" and certainly there will be another chance to say our anything i can do's. but just in case i might be wrong, and today's all i'll get i'd like to say how much "I LOVE YOU" and hope we never forget. tomorrow is never promised to anyone, young or old alike, and today maybe the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight. so if your waiting for tomorow, why not do it today? for if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day that you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug or a kiss, and you were to busy to grant someone what turned out to be there last wish. so hold your loved ones close today, whisper in their ear, tell them how much you love them, and that you hold them dear, take time to say I'm SORRY".

Brianna bautizo ricky& michael

August 16, 2009

michael & rickys birthday

August 16, 2009

its laura your mother my sister

August 16, 2009

michael and ricky remember brianna

August 16, 2009

SYLVIA MEDINA

June 19, 2009

LAURA MY SISTER I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ITS RAINING HARD RIGHT KNOW ITS BEEN A LONG DAY IM MOVING TOMARROW PLEASE HELP ME THAT IS A NICE DAY NOT TO HOT AND I WILL LIKE YOU AND GOD TO GO OVER TO MY NEW PLACE AND BLESS IT.WELL KNOW I WILL BE IN RIVERSIDE BY MARISA 2 BUILDING FROM HER ITS SMALL BUT MINE..LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU ALOT..SYLVIA

sylvia medina

June 3, 2009

Laura guess what I received a pocketful of promises for woman a small book it great when I'm sad or depress or any kind of feeling I look into this small book today,hope is an earnest expectation so have an earnest expectation of me.believe I love you and want the very best for you.be encouraged in my word and know that I desire to see you achieve great things in your life.experience joy in my presence and encourage your heart by knowing that I desire to see you accomplish your purpose. Hang your hope on me and trust that I will fulfill my place for you.*god*that hope and I have hope that one day I will see the boys ricky and micheal everyday I think about you guys and HOPE to see you soon love always sylvia

SYLVIA MEDINA

June 3, 2009

LAURA ITS JUNE 3RD AND GUESS WHAT IM MOVING SOON TO MY OWN APARTMENT STARTING A NEW LIFE,IM HAPPY BECAUSE YOU ARE BUY MY SIDE ALWAYS I COULD FEEL YOU EVERY NIGHT WHEN I GO TO BED I SMILE AT YOUR PICTURE AND I SEE YOUR EYES MOVE BECAUSE I HAVE YOU IN MY HEART.LAURA YOU ARE EVERYTHING TO ME ,I THINK ABOUT YOU AND YOU MAKE ME SMILE.IM GOING TO TRY TO WRITE TO YOU EVERY DAY AND TELL YOU HOW MY DAY WAS I WORKED VERY HARD AND STRESSFUL DAY,BUT GOOD JUST REMEMBER I ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND MY BABIES(RICKY & MICHEAL)SYLVIA MEDINA

sylvia medina

June 2, 2009

June 2nd its about 10pm just thinking about you my big sister I love you so much and miss you.laura you know since you left us nothing is the same some day are sunny but in my heart it gray because you are not here well just to say I love you and miss you love always sylvia ur sis.

BRIANNA & MELANIE (BEEN FUNNY)

May 6, 2009

TIA SYLVIA IN NY M&M WORLD

May 6, 2009

TIA SYLVIA (HOTEL)

May 6, 2009

TIA SYLVIA IN TIME SQUARE NEW YORK CITY

May 6, 2009

MAMI LAURA & BRIANNA (2ND B-DAY)

May 6, 2009

TIA SYLVIA & JULIA (DC)

May 6, 2009

TIA SYLVIA & FRIEND JULIA (IN DC)

May 6, 2009

May 6, 2009

BABY LAURA & YOSSELINE

May 6, 2009

BRIANNA & MELANIE

May 6, 2009

SYLVIA MEDINA

May 5, 2009

QUERIDA HERMANITA ESPERO QUE DIA A DIA TU ME ESTES VIENDO Y ESPERO QUE EL DIA LLEGUE,CUANDO PUEDAMOS VER A TUS HIJOS,SABES QUE LAURA YO CREO QUE DIOS DA PRUEBAS PARA QUE NOS AGA FUERTES, A MI ME A PUESTO TANTAS QUE LLA NO SE SI LAS TENGA,PERO LO UNICO QUE NO PIERDO SON LAS ESPERANSAS DE QUE UN DIA VOY A ESTAR CONTIGO Y CUANDO ESE DIA LLEGUE ESPERO QUE ME GUIES EL CAMINO DE LA CASA DE DIOS,SABES QUE PASAN LOS DIAS Y PASAN Y YA PASO 2 ANOS Y 6 MESES Y PARES QUE FUE ALLER COMO TE EXTRANO Y TE NESESITO POR FAVOR QUIERO VER A TUS HIJOS Y DILE A RICARDO QUE POR FAVOR SE TIENTE EL CORAZON DESDE DICIEMBRE 2006 NO LOS VEMOS.GRACIA HERMANA QUIRIDA SIEMPRE SYLVIA

TIO SIMON AND JESSICA,ROBBIE & CAROLYN

February 25, 2009

February 25, 2009

TIO MERCED & VERO WEDDING (MEDINA FAMILY)

February 25, 2009

mariana gonzalez

February 21, 2009

!!!!!!!!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL !!!1 remember you everyday, but on your birthday i especially think of you. I know youre not here with us i still miss you very much. I know you are in heaven and celebrating there. I want to wish a very Happy Birthday, sending you a hugs kisses and much, much love from the Gonzalez family. Youre always in my heart, prayers, and thoughts.

FAMILIA PELAYO TIA PAULA (GRANMA LUZ SISTER) & KIDS CESAR,ALESA,EXSAUL,DIEGO & ALEJANDRO (TIO MERCED SON) IN MEXICO

February 3, 2009

BABY LAURITA AND BRIANNA OPENING GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS 2008

February 3, 2009

TIO RICARDO WITH BABY MELANIE

February 3, 2009

FAMILIA MELGOZA,MARISA,ROBERT,BRIANNA & MELANIE

February 3, 2009

TIA'S JOHANA,SYLVIA,MARISA TIO JANDRO

February 3, 2009

CHRISTMAS 2008 TIO RICARDO,ELVIA,RICHIE,RAMON & JOSE

February 3, 2009

TIA JOHANA & NEW BABY COMING ALAN & YOSSELINE

February 3, 2009

CHRISTMAS 2008 YOSSELINE,BRIANNA & MELANIE (YOU GUYS ARE MISSING ONLY RICKY & MICHEAL)

February 3, 2009

GRANMA LUZ,GRANPA CHICO AND TIA SYLVIA (NOV 2008 MEXICO)

February 3, 2009

BABY LAURA & TIO JANDRO (RICKY & MICHEAL WE MISS YOU ALOT)

February 3, 2009

YOUR COUSINS DIEGO,LAURITA & EXSAUL

February 3, 2009

TIA MARISA W/MELANIE,ROBERT AND BRIANNA

February 3, 2009

mariana gonzalez

November 28, 2008

No further away then a picture, a smile or remembered phrase, our loved one lives in memory, so close to our heart in many ways. How often does the sun set bring loving thoughts to mind, of moments that our loved one shared and days now left behind. How often has the flower or a crystal autumn sky brought golden recollection of happy days gone by. Yes, memory has a magis way of keeping our loved one near very close in mind and hearts, that loved one LAURA we love so dear.

mariana gonzalez

November 28, 2008

This day comes back with sad regret, it brings back the day I will never forget. Oh God forgivr a hidden tear, a silent wish that you were here, tears in my eyes I can wipe away, but the ache in my heart will always stay, life goes on, I know it's true, but it's not the same since we lost you. Today on your second anniversary i try not to cry laurita and be glad that your with god and in a better place but i cant help it, it makes me sad that i can no longer see you or hear from you, that your not here with us, we miss you and love you very much.

mariana gonzalez

November 28, 2008

You were a precious gift from God above, so much beauty, grace and love. You touched our hearts in so many way, your smile so bright even on bad days. You heard God's whisper calling you home, you didn'y want to go and leave us alone. You loved everyone so much, you held on tight, till the strength was gone and you could no longer fight. He had called your name once before, you knew you could'nt make him wait anymore. So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted away, knowing that one day we would see each other again.

Simon Medina

November 28, 2008

Today is the anniversary of the day my sister Laura went to the Lord, may she rejoice in the Lord!
Let us remember Laura today and talk about how nice and kind she was with everyone, but let us also not forget the children and husband she left behind.
Let's be forgiving so we may be forgiven. Let's keep her memory alive by being kind to one another. What better gift to her than to love one another. Let us put the past behind and march forward, because one day the sun will dawn on us as well.
We always remember you my sister, but on this day we celebrate and honor your life and the blessings you brought to us while you were with us. We can only wish to be as caring and giving as you were. We love you dearly!!!!! and we miss you dearly!!!! your brother Simon and Family.

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