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Matilde Pabon Obituary

Pabon, Matilde Rivera age 96, born July 6, 1905 in Lajas, Puerto Rico, beloved wife of the late Atanacio Santana, loving mother and devoted in-law of Carmen and Manuel Rodriguez, also survived by 14 loving grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 15 great great grandchildren, longtime caring friend, Carmen Acevedo and many other family members and friends who will miss her dearly. Funeral service Friday, 9:30 a.m., at Marin Funeral Home, 2744 W. 51st. (51st & California Ave.), Chicago. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, from 3 to 10 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Micaela Children's Liver Foundation, P.O. Box 411264 Chicago, IL, 60641-1264, appreciated. For Info., 773-436-2746. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 13, 2001.

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Sylvia Sanchez

January 12, 2002

Abuelitos del alma, quiero que sepas que a diario pido la bendicion de los dos, porque se que son mis angeles guardianes, asi lo siento. Los quiero mucho.... besos, Tu nieta Sylvia

Sylvia Sanchez

January 12, 2002

Abuelita, hace un mes que te fuiste y te recuerdo siempre con mucho amor. Siempre estas en mi pensamiento y en mi corazon y te pido tu bendicion todos los dias. Se que estas al lado de nuestro Señor y que estas descansando al lado de mi abuelito querido. Te quiero con toda mi alma. Te tiro besos. Con todo mi amor, tu nieta, SYLVIA

Theresa Rodriguez Villanueva

January 11, 2002

I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to visit my Abuelita at the hospital. When I arrived to see her, I told her who I was and asked her for "La Bendicion". She responded "Dios de Bendiga". I held and rubbed her hand gently during my entire visit. She seemed comforted by my gesture. Upon leaving, I kissed her goodbye and told her that I hope she feels better soon. Little did I know that I would never see her alive again. I cry everytime I think of her because she was such a beautiful part of my life and I miss her very much. But I am happy that she is at peace, no longer suffering, and with God. I know that someday we will meet again. Roberto, Bruce and Marcos also love and miss you.

Farewell my sweet Abuelita, TE QUIERO MUCHO. Tu Nieta, Theresa

Alicia Perez

December 20, 2001

Dear Mother, I will miss you very much and so will the rest of my family. I can proudly say that my kids met their greatgrandmother and Davids kids met their great-greatgrandmother.



I know that you are in heaven, watching over us and taking care of us next to grandpa.



Love u lots....Alicia

Sonia Ibarra

December 20, 2001

A Farewell To Grandma....





Grandma, you have left us,

But still you're in our hearts.

You will always be near us,

Even though we're now apart.

The way you used to smile,

The way you showed us you cared.

All the love that you brought us,

All the kindness that you shared.



Time will never let us forget,

The way you once were,

And you prayed for all of us on your knees,

Our memories will stir.

We will miss the love that you once have given,

But the love will still be there when we meet again,

In Heaven.



When you reached your arms up to God,

We knew it was a sign,

For us to say goodbye for the very last time.

Now we realize you are very happy and content,

And are free from any pain,

Because when you left us on twelve ten,

You looked so peaceful in your sleep.



When we went to say our last respects,

It was hard to understand,

Why God took you away from us,

To go to another land.

But deep in our minds,

We knew you'd finally be in peace,

That you knew the family tree will grow,

And never ever cease.

Matilde Rivera Pabon

Walter A. Rodriguez

December 19, 2001

First, I want to thank everyone for the support they have shown me and my family during this time. It really helps.
Also, want to ask Grandma to watch over my mom, and keep her healthy and strong. I want to keep her until she is 96 too.
Love you Grandma.

Evaristo Jr. Sarabia

December 18, 2001

I am a Quigley H.S. classmate of Pete. My condolences go to the family and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

God bless.

Fernando Pedroza

December 18, 2001

I was a classmate Of Pete's at Quigley South. I lost my Dad in 1994 when he was only fifty years old. Knowing first hand the emotions that are felt when losing someone close, my family and I share in your grief. May the good Lord continue to bless the Pabon and Rodrigues families.

Isa Rodriguez

December 17, 2001

I love you and miss you Abuelita. May you fly with the Angels in heaven.

Walter Rodriguez

December 17, 2001

I miss my Abuelita. Just sitting here typing this is making my eyes watery, but I know she is in a better place, looking down on all of us. A friend of mine sent this to me to comfort me, and I wanted to share it:

"God says about my abuelita, "I gave you one of my most precious angels for 96 years so you could enjoy in the beauty of her existence. But now I miss my angel so much that it is time she comes back to me to keep me company."



I love you Grandma.



Walter

Sonia Ibarra

December 16, 2001

Mother, (I always called you mother, abuelita)

You raised me for 13 years, to which I paid you back (as lovingly as I could) by taking care of you whenever possible, so mom could have a vacation, or day off...(she needed the rest) ..I was happy to do it...we should always give back something, for what we receive. YOu are at peace, you are with the Lord, you are back home where you wanted for a while to go back to...you were very ready for that departure, it may hurt us, and we may miss you, but you are at peace, you can see us all now from heaven, you can watch our parents, and relatives from up there, just as you prayed for us all those mornings and nights when you were stronger and younger. You were a great inspiration to all of us, who cannot endure a little pain...you were a great example of that at least to me...I will always keep you close to my heart, mother, it is not goodbye, it is "will see you later, mother."

Gilberto Ibarra, Sr.

December 16, 2001

yo no me despido de ti porque tu siempre estas en mi como yo en ti gracias le doy a Dios y a mi Sta madre de haberte conocido y tenerte en mi corazon ayer hoy y siempre quien te quiere Gilberto



Grandma, it was great knowing you all these years, you will always, be imy heart and my thoughts, love gilberto

Sylvia Sanchez

December 16, 2001

Abuelita, I think about you day and night but I know you are happy with Grandpa because you loved him so much. I know you are my guardian angel, so now I have two of them. Thanks so much for your love and for teaching me how to be a caring person. I love you with all my heart. Love, SYLVIA

Pedro Rodriguez

December 15, 2001

Abuelita:



Thank you for your enduring, quiet strength- which allowed me, my children and the rest of the Rodriguez family to know you, love you, and care for you, as well as be cared for by you.



Bendicion, Abuelita.

Pedro

Sylvia Sanchez

December 14, 2001

Dearest Parents, sisters, brothers and family. Even thou I couldn't be there in person my heart is with all of you. I am there in prayer. I will miss my little grandma always but she is in Heaven and she is watching over us. I sent another message for her, so you can put in the book that you are making. God bless you all and may HE give us strenght to accept his decision and to love one another more. Love, Sylvia

Sylvia Sanchez

December 14, 2001

Grandma, I couldn't be there for your final goodbye, but you will always be in my heart and my thoughts, you were an inspiration for me and I thank you for all your love. LOVE ALWAYS, SYLVIA

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