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Sylvia Gonzales Obituary

SYLVIA AGUILAR GONZALES, 52, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2004.She was born in Houston, TX on July 14, 1952. She is preceded in death by her parents Frank Aguilar, Sr. and Valentina T. Aguilar. She is survived by her husband Joe Manuel Gonzales; daughters Laura Ann Gonzales, Veronica Gonzales Amaya and husband Orlando; grandchildren Karlynn Raeann and Jonas Isaiah Amaya; brothers Frank Aguilar, Jr. and wife Flora, Ray Aguilar and wife Diana; sisters Gloria Gonzalez, Dolores Martinez and husband Adan, Annie Moreno and husband Ben, Mary Helen Ware and husband Fred, Cynthia Bazaldua and husband Raul and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, November 5, 2004 from 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Crespo Funeral Home ~ Navigation Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 6, 2004 at Resurrection Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2004.

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Laura *(Lala)* Gonzales

December 4, 2004

To all of you who have signed mama's guest book;



On behalf of myself and my family - we Thank You so very much, for all of your thoughts and prayers through this time of grief. We love you all and appreciate your condolences and warm thoughtful words. You all should know, mama loved each and every one of you as well as everyone she met.



Again, I want to thank all of you and want you to know, you all are wonderful and beautiful people that i'm so glad mama was able to know and love. May god bless you and your families, always...



Love always,

*Lala*

Elizabeth Jimenez-Garces

November 22, 2004

To the Aguilar Gonzales family,

We are so sorry to hear this! We understand the pain you must be going through these last few days. We just did not know. We are so sorry.



Nickie, I wish I was there to hug you... but I know God's Angels have been doing that already. We prayed for God's Will to be done and if this is it... even though it is hard to accept.... we can only do that -- accept God's will in our lives.



Nickie, please remember that everything in our lives happens for a reason. God is still seating in His Throne and He has EVERY THING under control. Some things make no sense at all, but in due time, we will understand why this and that happened. Only God knows and we ought to trust God's will. Remember that God is never early nor late. He called your beautiful Mom to come home and He knows why He did it now and not later. Bless God for all He's done. Don't ask questions, Jesus will answer you in His time. He knows exactly what you and your family are going through right now. It might not seem like it at times, but I can assure you that He has all of you sheltered in His loving arms.



I am sure Mrs. Sylvia is happy to know that those of us (including my Mom and sister) that had the privilege of meeting her, talking to her, know that she was a sweet woman, and her soft voice reflected her inner tenderness. This should be a smile to your family. Your beautiful Mom left a soft fragrance in each one of our hearts. We will remember her with Carino.



I know nothing can replace the place of a mother, but God is there by your side. He will give you the strength you need to go on with your life. Nickie, you have two precious treasures to take care of, Karlynn and Jonas, and, a wonderful blessing that God gave you -- Orlando. What a wonderful blessing to have a husband like him. He is a remarkable man -- take care of him. Nickie, you are surrounded by blessings -- love them! They already love you very much! Remember that they need you very much too.



Our prayers to you and your family,

God bless you.

James and Elizabeth Garces

Yani Chow

November 21, 2004

Dear Gonzales-Aguilar Family,



I am so deeply sorry for the loss of Doña Sylvia. She was truly an angel from above taking care of everyone. She was such a wonderful, loving, sweet, caring woman. I didn't get to meet her, but I was really looking foward to go to Houston to meet the Family. The most I ever spoke to her was about a handful of times, but every single time that her and I spoke, she was so sweet to me. I had a lot of love and cariño for her. I have only seen her in pictures, may she rest in peace. I will never forget all the times that she called me Mijito and those sweet words. I'm really not used to being called that, not even my own mother calls me that, that I was even starting to call her mom. The Gonzales-Aguilar family is a wonderful family. Mr. Gonzales, Lala, Nika, and the whole Aguilar family, please keep in mind that she is not gone, Doña Sylvia is still there with all of you. She is with the Lord, above, looking down on everyone. She is still there with all of you in spirit.

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Señor, por favor, bendiga a esta familia. Curele todo el dolor que tienen por aver perdido a una señora tan linda como doña Sylvia. Cuidela, y que descanse en paz.

Se lo ruego porfavor.

Amen.

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May the Lord bless all of you,

Rachel Gonzales

November 15, 2004

My Prayer go out to the family.

TERE CORREA (RODRIGUEZ)

November 7, 2004

NINO, LALA, NIKA AND FAMILY

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE WILL MISS NINA VERY MUCH, SHE WE ALWAYS HOLD A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS. WE WILL NEVER FORGET HER LOVE AND SMILES SHE SHOWERED EVERYONE WITH. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS AND WE WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS. WE WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FO YOU WHEN YOU NEED US SO JUST CALL. AND REMEMBER SHE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU ALL NO MATTER WHAT FOR NOW SHE IS YOU ALLS GUARDIAN ANGEL!!!!!



SINCERLY, TERESA (TERE) CORREA AND FAMILY

Ola Cole

November 5, 2004

To the Gonzales/Aguilar Family



I will keep each of you in my prayers. You have my deepest sympathy.

Gloria Vasquez

November 5, 2004

Joe I am at a loss for words, of course my condolences and prayers go out to you and your family. Sylvia was the first person to talk to me when I arrived at Marshall, she could see the fear in me and made me feel comforable. She will always be in my heart and in my thoughts. I will miss her smile and her advice, but I will never forget her. Love, Gloria

Belinda Gonzalez

November 5, 2004

Mr."G", Lala and Nika:



Words can not express how sorry we are about your loss. Ms. "G" was a wonderful Woman and we will miss her dearly. We are very thankful the Lord allowed us to see her one last time and to see her beatiful warming smile. Just remember that she is now home, walking along side Jesus Christ in his paradise. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and always.



Love you all,

Juan, Belinda and Lizette Gonzalez

Inez Rodriguez McIntosh

November 4, 2004

To my seconed family, I really do wish I could be there for you as you were for me. My deepest thoughts and prayers will be with you.Stay strong.I love and miss you all.

Raymond Sauceda

November 4, 2004

To a wonderful gal and friend, whom I had the pleasure of knowing since the old Marshall Jr. High days. Though our lives went in different directions I will always remember her for her thoughtfulness, kindness, and most of all, her love for life. Joe, my condolence go out to you,your family,and the Aguilars. May God comfort your families, at this time of bereavement.

Kip & Dalia Haugen

November 4, 2004

We are so very sorry for your loss Nicaroo. Even though distance separates us from our friends, the love shared between us is shared for all times. I will always remember Sylvia for her welcoming and gentle heart.

Devlen Kravanek

November 4, 2004

My heart goes out to all of the family and friends of Miss Sylvia. She was one of the sweetest and kindest people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. I will truly miss her and regret that I didn't spend more time with her. Nika, please let me know if there is anything I can do. I love you baby girl!

Penelope Loughhead

November 4, 2004

Dear Mr. Gonzales, Laura, and Veronica,

I consider it an honor and privilege to have known Sylvia. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the out! I have always loved these words of Henry Ward Beecher: "What the heart has known and loved, it shall never lose." Surely Sylvia will be with each of you forever.

Sincerely,

Lupe (Quizzy) Villegas

November 4, 2004

I wish to extend my condolences to my Compadre Joe,his girls, my sister-in-law Annie and my brother Carlos and the entire Aguilar family for their loss. Sylvia's smile and kindness will forever be in my heart. She was great fun to be with and talk to.You're in my prayers and my thoughts.



With My Deepest Sympathy

David & Lupe Villegas & family

Angie Jimenez

November 4, 2004

Dear Gonzales Family,

I want to extend my condolences to you all and I pray that God heals your weary heart. I Love You like my family. I will always remember mom's beautiful smile and warm heart. Mom will truly be missed by me and my family.



Love Always,

Viola Salinas

November 4, 2004

It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Sylvia. I will always remember her great smile. May God continue to bless and keep you during your time of bereavement.

JAMIE MICK

November 4, 2004

Your family is in our prayers.



Bobby and Jamie

Rachel Gutierrez-Hernandez

November 4, 2004

I was a friend of Laura's in high school and I wish to express my condolences to the Gonzales family. I am very sorry for your loss.

Family Duron-Perez

November 4, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to your family:

Joe, Lala, Nika and Orly…



Sylvia will always be in our hearts and in our thoughts. She will always be remembered by us as “Mom”. Her lectures and advice we cherish and will be missed. Please do not see this as a loss but as an addition to God’s Kingdom, from where she will be watching all of us. Her beautiful smile that warmth us, will continue to do so as we all remember the precious moments we all had a pleasure of sharing with her.



We Love you...Our Prayers are always with you....God Bless you!!



Janie, Nicolas

Aylin & Alexa Perez

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