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La Prensa Obituaries
BETTY J. CARRILLO
Betty J. Carrillo, 79 years, of Toledo, OH, passed away late Friday
evening, January 2, 2009, in her Sumner Street home. Betty was born to
Della and George St. Clair in Lansing, MI. For almost 20 years in the
1950s and 60s she trained horses in the Lansing area with her mentor,
Eloreen Barnes. Betty received her Associates Degree from the University
of Toledo and retired in 2003 from NODC where she had worked 19 years.
She was a member of and the 1st woman elected President of Latins
United/Latinos Unidos as well as being vice-president of the S.A.O. Club
(Spanish American Organization) and a member of the Country Music
Association in the 1960s. She is survived by her husband of 25 years,
Carlos and children, Mike (Vickie) Johnson, Brian (Shannon) Johnson and
Kathleen Johnson and grandchildren, Ann Marie and Zita and
great-grand-children, Dryden, Austin, Logan, and Laura. 7 step-children
and many grand and great grandchildren also survive. She will be missed
by her close cousin, Jim (Jackie) Wheeler and her beloved Cockapoodle,
Cinnamon Sugar. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Connie
Gibson Carrillo, who died in 1985. The family thanks the staff of
Northwest Ohio Hospice for their loving care.
MARIA BERRIOS
María Berrios (née García), age 85, of New Port Richey, Fla., formerly
of Lorain, OH, died on Sunday, December 28, 2008, at Heather Hill
Nursing Home, under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice, in Florida. She
was born on September 16, 1923, in Comerio, Puerto Rico, moving to
Lorain in 1949, where she has lived most of her life until moving to
Florida in 2000. María was employed at Dalton Inc. as a seamstress for
17 years, before retiring in 1983. She was a member of Sacred Heart
Chapel, where she sang in the church choir and was a member of the
Cursillo Movement and auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary. She loved
singing in the church choir, along with playing BINGO, cooking, dancing,
and arranging flowers. María is survived by her son, José Antonio, of
Lorain, her daughters, Ana Julia (José) Diaz and Mary Jane Landry, both
of Florida, 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great
grandchild and her sister, Francisca García, of Puerto Rico. She was
preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Sixto Sr., in 1986, a son,
Sixto Jr., parents, Evaristo and Juana García, a brother, Julio García
and sisters, Matilde Garayua and Ana Sotomayor.
JUAN RODRÍGUEZ-VICENTE
Juan Rodríguez-Vicente, 84 of Lorain, OH, died Tuesday, December 30,
2008, in his daughter's home in Lorain following a lengthy illness. He
was born July 26, 1924, in Guayma, Puerto Rico. He lived there all of
his life until moving here to live with his daughter in February 2005.
Juan worked in Guayma in various grocery stores as a clerk. He enjoyed
horse racing and playing the lottery. He loved entertaining his family
and friends with his sharp wit and humor. He will be sadly missed by his
sons Juan Rodríguez of Guayma and Antonio Rodríguez of Youngstown; his
daughters, Ilumunada Rodríguez of Guayma and Elva Rodríguez of Lorain;
brother Rafaél Rodríguez of Lorain; many grandchildren and many great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Gregorio
Rodríguez and Carmen Vicente; a son, Reinaldo Rodríguez in 2006; a
brother, Gilberto Rodríguez and a sister, Monserrate Rodríguez.
ROSE GARCÍA
Rose García, age 96, formerly of Adrian, MI and Metamora, OH, passed
away on December 27, 2008. She was born to John and Elizabeth (Rendon)
García on November 13, 1912. She spent her career working as an
Assembler for Hoover Ball and Bearing for 27 years, retiring in 1973.
Rose was an avid lover of household painting and refinishing furniture.
She was also a member of Immaculate Conception Church for 35 years. She
had a great devotion to her family, especially her nieces and nephews.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Louis, Frank,
Theodore and Fred García; sisters, Sarah Bush, Pauline Rojas, Juanita
Miller, Sally Vargas and Stella García. She is survived by her sister,
Lola Tomecek; brother, Thatcher García; nieces and nephews, Ron García,
Isabel Rojas Dailey, Ruth Ann (Terry) Mohler, Alice Sutton, Ray (Cheryl)
García, Fred (Linda) García Jr., John García and special nephews, Hank
García and Joseph Vargas.
MARTIN GARCÍA JR.
Martin García Jr., 75, of Toledo, OH, died on Thursday, December 25,
2008, at his home. He was born on May 31, 1933, in Houston, TX to the
now deceased Martin Sr. and Janie (Martínez) García. Martin was a leader
welding instructor for Jeep Corporation. He was active with the Union
Local 12 and the Jeep Retirees Association. Martin was a former member
of St. Michael Catholic Church, Gibsonburg. He enjoyed fishing and
spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving is his significant
other, Mary C. Thompson of Toledo; children, Alice (Hector) Cisneros of
Toledo, Gloria (Manuel) Salazar of Gibsonburg, Albert (Kathy) García of
Toledo, Dora Padilla of Denver, CO, Martin (Jane) García III of Maumee
and Diane Ramírez of Oregon, OH; siblings, Angie Sánchez, Steve García,
Helen Cardosa all of Toledo, Hank García of San Antonio, TX, Manuel
García of Clyde, Jim García of Toledo, Abel García of TN, Janet García,
Geneveive Vásquez both of Toledo and Gilbert García of Houston Texas; 8
grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, and many primos.
SERGIO ORTIZ
Sergio “Joe” Ortiz, age 67, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly on
Monday, December 22, 2008, at St. Charles Mercy Hospital. Joe was born
in Brownsville, Texas, the third of the ten children of Esteban and
Teresa Ortiz. The Ortiz family moved to Ohio in 1957. Joe grew up in the
Toledo area and graduated from Whitmer High School in 1962. Joe joined
the United States Marine Corps in 1963 and served 4 years, achieving a
rank of Sergeant. Upon his discharge, he joined the Port Clinton Police
Department, serving with them for fifteen years. Joe then worked for
L.O.F and then Davis Besse in the security departments, retiring in
2002. While in the service, Joe married Anita Montano, his long time
sweetheart. They raised their family in Oregon and were proud
grandparents. Joe is preceded in death by his brothers, Antonio and
Alberto, as well as his parents Esteban and Teresa. He is survived by
his children, Randall (Jeanne) Ortiz, Melissa (Bob) Tonkel; his brothers
and sisters, Esteban Jr.
(Grace), Armando (Dorothy), María (Silvero) Castillo, Ida (Armando)
González, Izzy (Celia), Homero, and Elida (Jerome) Bechstein.
He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Kelsey, Allison, and
Megan Ortiz; Ariel and Ethan Tonkel.
ANNA ROSE ROSARIO
Anna Rose Rosario (née Mosley), age 56, of Lorain, OH, passed away on
Friday, December 19, 2008, following a lengthy illness. She was born
January 11, 1952, in Martin, Kentucky and later moved to Ashtabula,
Ohio. She had been a resident of Lorain for the past 38 years. She was a
homemaker who enjoyed being with family, especially her grandchildren.
She also enjoyed walking at Lakeview Park, reading and listening to
country western music. Anna will be sadly missed by her husband of 38
years, Isaias “Cecila” Rosario; her children Felicita Anderson of
Elyria, Isaias Rosario, Jr. and Diana Soto, both of Lorain and Jose
Rosario of Tampa, Florida; brothers Roy Mosley of Cherry Valley, Ohio
and James Mosley of Oklahoma; sisters Lee Mosley and Venda Pendelton,
both of Lorain; 10 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and
friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Tharp and Tessie
Mosley; a brother, Tharp Mosley Jr.; a grandson, Ted Anderson; and a
nephew, James Mosley.
RUBEN ZAMORA-GARZA
Rubén Zamora-Garza, 58, of Lorain, OH, died Saturday, December 20, 2008,
in the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. He was born July 3,
1950 in Lorain. He was a life-long resident, with the exception in 1969
he spent in Seaside, Calif. Mr. Zamora retired this year from Norfolk
and Southern Rail Road as a foreman, where he worked as a track
patrolman and safety committeeman. He worked there for 38 years. He was
a co-owner of Zamora’s Crossing in South Lorain. He served in the Army
during the Vietnam War. Mr. Zamora was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel,
Lorain. He enjoyed playing pool, bowling, trimming his bonsai tree,
oldies music, and children. He was an avid Browns fan. He was also a
member of the Mexican Mutual Society and the Puerto Rican Home. Among
the survivors are his wife of 37 tears Judith “Judy” Zamora (née
Davila); and a son Rubén G. Zamora, Jr. of Lorain; his mother Consuelo
Garza (née Rios) of Lorain; sisters Mary Montanez and Catherine Martínez
both of Lorain; brothers Santiago “Jimmy” Zamora of Lorain and a
grandson Dominic E. Jones Zamora of Lorain. He was preceded in death by
his father Miguel Garza; Grandmother Brijida Vara; and Uncles Frank Rios
and Larry Rios.
MIGUEL A. FIGUEROA
Miguel A. “Mike” Figueroa, age 72, died unexpectedly Sunday, December
14, 2008, at his home in Coamo, Puerto Rico. He was born February 12,
1936, in Coamo, Puerto Rico. He came to Lorain in 1952 and worked for
the Lorain Ford Motor Co., retiring in 1988. He moved back to Coamo
after retiring. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marcia (Millard)
Figueroa, daughters Jeannie Rivas of Lorain, Michele (Figueroa) Ivey of
Elyria and Marla (Figueroa) Greenhill of Lorain, son Michael Figueroa of
Amherst, sisters Theresa, Gloria, Esther, Monserrate and Delia, all of
Puerto Rico, brother Francisco Figueroa of Lorain, 8 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren.
He was preceeded in death by his parents Esteban and Margarita (Matos)
Figueroa, sister Lillian, and brothers Victor Matos Figueroa, Anibal
Figueroa, and Luis R. Figueroa.
REV. FREDDIE GARCÍA SR.
Rev. Freddie García Sr., 63, of Lorain, OH, went home to be with the
Lord, Monday December 15, 2008, in his home, following a brief illness.
He was born March 22, 1945, in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico and moved to
Lorain as a small child at the age of six. In his younger years, he
enjoyed boxing. He loved to sing, preach and enjoyed playing the guitar,
but most important of all he loved to win souls for the Lord. His motto
was, “If God could save me, He can save anyone.” He was the pastor and
founder of Jesús the Way Christian Fellowship Church for 12 years. He
also was the founder of “Drug-Free through Christ” in 1989 and “Jesús
the Way Prison Ministries” in 1994. Survivors include his wife of 19
years Carmen García (née Figueroa) of Lorain; mother Juanita García (née
Negrón) of Lorain; sons Rev. Freddie García Jr. (Little One) of Tampa,
FL and Anthony James García, Shawn Michael Bellamy and Ray Anthony
García of Lorain; daughters Lorraine A. García and Selena García, both
of Lorain; stepsons Alex Aponte of Buffalo, NY, José Aponte, Angel
Aponte and Javier Aponte, all of Lorain; 20 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; brothers Rev. Israel García of Tampa, Fla. and
Frank García, of Lorain; sisters Jenny Rivera and Lillian García
(Matos), both of Lorain. He was preceded in death by his brother,
Benjamin García, in 1995; his father, Francisco García, in 1997; and
brother Bienvenido García in 2001.
CARMEN MARTÍNEZ
Carmen Martínez, age 71, of Toledo, OH, passed away Tuesday, December
16, 2008, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. She was born January 3rd,
1937, to Maximo and Consuelo (Sausedo) Espinoza in Reynosa, México.
Carmen was a longtime member of the Stickney Congregation of Jehovah
Witness. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and
cherished the time she was able to spend with her family and friends. In
addition to her parents who passed away on the same day in 2000, she was
preceded in death by her son, Manuel Martínez. Carmen is survived by her
loving husband of 52 years, Apolonio Martínez; children, Diana (Rick)
Barrera, Larry Martínez of Tennessee, Frank (Anna) Martínez, Martin
Martínez, Janie Martínez of Colorado, Michael Martínez, Yolanda Martínez
of Texas, Rosa (Jorge) Zapata, María Elena (David Lemmerbrock) Martínez
and Irene (Mike) Collins; 27 grandchildren; 15 great-grand-children and
siblings, María Bravo, Rosa Aguilar, Manuel Espinoza, Pepe Espinoza,
David Espinoza, Irene Delgado, and Israel Espinoza.
ROBERTO MATOS
Roberto “Chiqui” Matos, 49, of Lorain, OH, passed away Saturday,
December 13, 2008, in his home. He was born February 18, 1959, in
Chicago. He came to Lorain In 1992. While in Chicago, he worked in home
building and as a remodeling carpenter, as well as in the restaurant
industry. Mr. Matos was a member of Iglesia Casa de Oración, Lorain. He
was active in Christian ministry, visiting prisons and nursing homes. He
enjoyed music, movies and playing basketball. Among the survivors are
his wife of 12 years Devora Matos (née Colon-Marrero); daughter Adinia
Matos of Chicago; stepsons Edgar Otero of Lorain, Ramón, Cesar, David
and Emanuel Pedraza, all of Lorain; his mother, Carmen Sánchez of Ciales,
Puerto Rico; brother Angel Matos of Lorain; sisters Carmen and Evelyn
Matos both of Chicago, Linilda López of Lorain, Mayra López of Ciales,
Puerto Rico and Lysette Vega of Chicago; several grandchildren and
several brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico. He was preceded in death by
his father, Roberto Matos, and a sister, María Matos.
THELMA L. MIRANDA
Thelma L. “Candy” Miranda, 50, of Toledo, OH, passed away in her home on
Monday, December 8, 2008. She—“The World's Greatest Mom”—will now be
with her beloved husband. Thelma was born on March 26, 1958, in Toledo
She was a graduate of Woodward High School. Thelma is survived by her
parents, Margaret (Townes aka Clucky) and Edward García; sons, Richard
(Shannon) Adams, Joseph (Michelle) Adams, Robert (Bobbie Jo) Myers,
Anthony (Christine) Wheatley, and Allen (Maria) Wheatley; special nieces
and nephews, and by 17 grandchildren. Also surviving are her sister,
Jamie Townes; brothers, Edward García and Johnny Evans. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Miguel Miranda and brother, Carl.
LUIS ANTONIO RUIZ
Luis “Louie” Antonio Ruiz was born into this world to Roberto and
Eugenia Ruiz in Toledo, OH, on October 3, 1992. In the blink of an eye,
on December 14, 2008, he left this world suddenly and unexpectedly.
Though here for such a brief time, Luis lived every moment to the
fullest. His enthusiasm and joyous spirit spilled over into everything
he did and everyone he met. He enjoyed a good game of hockey and was an
avid fan of the Detroit Red Wings. He was into NASCAR racing along with
his Dad, uncles, and cousins. Old cars and music were also a big part of
his life. Education was important to Luis and he recently prided himself
in turning his grades around. It turns out he was pretty good in math!
One of his favorite pastimes was eating homemade tamales and mole with
his Mom and Abuelita. Luis found solace in attending a weekly youth
group at Calvary Assembly of God. Most of all, Luis enjoyed the time he
spent with his big family, especially his cousins. Luis is survived by
his parents, Roberto and Eugenia Ruiz; his sister, Justice Ruiz;
grandmother, Carmen Sosa; his uncles, Antonio, Gilberto (Linda),
Augustine (Melanie), Juan (Sherry) and his aunts, María Meyer (Ralph),
Olga, Diana Ruiz-Krause (Robert), Linda Bringman (Chad), and Lupe
Carper; as well as his many cousins and friends. Luis was predeceased by
his grandparents, Antonio and Odilia Ruiz. Though Luis’s parting has
left a huge void and his family and friends will truly miss him, the
many happy memories he gave us will be treasured forever.
TERRILL THOMPSON
Terrill “Terry” James Thompson, 59, of Toledo, OH, passed away Friday,
Dec. 12, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Terry was
born September 5, 1949, in Barberton, OH to Donald and Ruth (Johnson)
Thompson. He graduated from Kenmore High School. He went to Mount Union
College and earned his Masters Degree in Accounting from The University
of Akron. Terry was an A1C in The United States Air Force. He married
Jessie Schmelling on May 27, 1972, in New York and she survives. Terry
was currently the Treasurer for Republic Development Corporation. He was
a member of Grace United Methodist Church, where he sang on the Praise
Team and taught confirmation for fifteen years. He was a certified USSF,
NISOA, and OHSAA soccer referee, a board member of the NWOSOA and a
Civil War buff. He also was a soccer referee of La Liga de las
Américas soccer league, based in Toledo.
Terry is survived by his loving wife, Jessie; children, Kristen Leigh
Thompson, Trevor Jason Thompson, David Ryan Thompson; sisters, Rev.
Ellen Little, Merry (Richard) Kostko and brother, Dennis (Christy)
Thompson and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a
daughter, Megan Lynne Thompson and his parents. Known for his sense of
humor and engaging personality, Terry shared the love of Christ with
others as only he could.
ANA ALVAREZ
Ana “Annie” Alvarez, (née Carrion), age 53, of Lorain, OH, died on
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Cleveland Clinic. Annie was born on
May 13, 1955 in Lorain, where she has been a lifelong resident. She was
a 1973 graduate of Southview High School and had attended Lorain County
Community College for a year. Annie was the owner of the flower shop “I
Do I Do and Something More” in Lorain. Prior to this she worked for the
IRS in Cleveland for 10 years. During her life she was active in the
Latino Community in Lorain. She was formerly involved with Image,
a Latino employment program, the board of directors at El Centro, Lorain
Chapter of the Ostomy Association and the Colitis and Ileitis Foundation
of Cleveland. Annie enjoyed playing bingo, cooking, baking, especially
wedding cakes, going shopping and being with her grandchildren. She is
survived by her husband of 23 years, Roberto Alvarez, of Alvarez Auto
Body, 2 daughters, Anita M. Ramsey (née Yee) of Indiana, and Carol
Milagros Yee, of Lorain, grandchildren, Martin Nieves, Ileana Yee,
Jaselyn Nieves, Michael Ramsey, Jr. and Joshua Ramsey and brother, John
Carrion, of Lorain. She was preceded in death by her father, Teodoro
“Cabito” Carrion Flecha in 1989 and her mother, Providencia “Provi”
Carrion Maldonado in 1995.
Community activist Angel Guzmán dies on Dec. 12
Cleveland’s Consumer Affairs Director Angel Guzmán, 58, died
Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, after a brief illness. A native of Juana Díaz,
Puerto Rico, he came to Cleveland when he was 5. Mr. Guzmán became a
well-known advocate for Latinos through his service on several boards
and organizations, and at various agencies, including Hispanic Business
Association.
Numerous individuals
paid tribute online to Mr. Guzmán such as: “Our prayers are with you.
The Hispanic community has lost a very special person but Angel’s work
in the community and his memory will live on forever”—
Sharlene Ramos Chesnes (Stow, OH);
and “Angel was truly an “angel.” He will never be forgotten by the
community and the people who hold him dear. Many years ago, his mother
helped my family through difficult times. Each time I saw Angel he
always greeted me with a smile I’ll never forget! We love you Angel and
know you are resting in peace. Your spirit will live on in our memories
and in our hearts!”—Love,
Leslie Estremera (Brooklyn, OH).
Mr. Guzmán is the son
of Felicita (deceased) and Virgilio; he is the loving father of Angel
Jr. and Carlos; dearest brother of Nelson (deceased), Justo, and Matilda
“Marty” (Dennis) Schall; dear uncle of Gina, Dana, Melanie, John, Dylan,
and Louie (deceased); beloved cousin and friend to many.
ANTONIO G. RODRÍGUEZ
Antonio G. Rodríguez, age 81, of Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully,
early Thursday, December 11, 2008, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio
surrounded by his loving family. Antonio was born on June 13, 1927, in
New Braunfel, Texas to Isidro and Pudenciana Rodríguez. He was retired
from the Toledo Terminal Railroad where he had been employed for 40
years. Antonio enjoyed dancing especially with his loving wife,
listening to his Mexican music and spending time with his
grand-children, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He also
enjoyed gathering many family photo memories. He never wanted to miss
any special moments. Antonio was a very strong, faithful, soft-spoken
man, who was loved and admired by many. Antonio is preceded in death by
his parents; sisters, Mary Camargo, Soccorro Martínez and two nephews
and a niece and is survived by his wife, Mary Dolores of 54 years;
children, Gloria (Tom) Carl, Gabriel (Carole) Rodríguez, Cordelia (Matt)
Williams, Corinne (Jim) Dombrowski; grandchildren, Carrie (Jason)
Parker, Aimee (Doug) Palowski, Nicholas (Amanda) Carl, Jacob (Patricia)
Carl, Zachary and Olivia Williams, Melissa and Austin Dombrowski; eight
great-grandchildren; brothers, Santos (Gloria) Rodríguez, Joseph
(Patricia) Rodríguez and many nieces and nephews.
ELIESER ROSA
Elieser Rosa, 58, of Lorain, OH, passed away on Dec. 7, 2008 in E. M.H.
Regional Medical Center, Elyria, following a lengthy illness. He was
born June 26, 1950 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and raised in Lorain. He
graduated Admiral King High School in 1968. Elieser worked at U.S.
Steel, Lorain for many years, and then as a security guard until 2004.
He was actively involved in his daughters' sports teams and was their
coach for Girl Scout softball for several seasons. He made friends
wherever he went, and enjoyed working outdoors in the yard. Nothing
brought him more joy than spending time with his grandchildren Robert
Torres, age 3 and Amaya Torres, age 1. Also surviving are ex-wife,
Miriam Rosa (née Cortes) of Lorain; wife-separated Lilly Rosa (née
Hurst) of Elyria; daughters, Alexandria Rosa and Amanda Cruz (Rosa);
sisters Augustina Cortes, Celia Hernández, all of Lorain; 12 nieces and
nephews; 11 grandnieces and nephews; and 6 great grandnieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Felipe and María (née
Santiago ) Rosa, brothers Lorenzo Rosa and Herman “Tito” Cruz, and
nephew Wilfredo Cortes.
ANTONIA I. GUTIÉRREZ
Antonia I. “Toni” Gutiérrez, 38, of Bowling Green, OH, passed away on
Friday, Nov. 28, 2008. She earned her nursing aide certification at
Otterbein-Portage Valley, Pemberville, and also had worked at Bowling
Green Manor Nursing Home. A 1988 graduate of Otsego High School, she
also had briefly attended Bowling Green State University. She collected
pigs and loved movies. Ms. Gutiérrez was born in Bowling Green to
Osvaldo Armando and Julie (Telles) Gutiérrez. Surviving are her mother,
of Tontogany; five sisters, Julie Ann McGilvery, Toledo; Evelyn Painter
and Estela Poetzinger, both of Bowling Green; Sidelia Reyna, Oxford; and
Adela Gutiérrez, Perrysburg; two brothers, Arturo Gutiérrez, Bowling
Green, and Armando Gutiérrez, Tontogany; and a grandmother, Delia Morena,
of Brownsville, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Sherry Konst.
JESUS S. GARCÍA
Jesús S. García, 74, of Deshler, OH, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at
Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He retired in 2006 from
Consolidated Biscuit, McComb. He previously worked for the Village of
Deshler Water Department. Mr. García was a member of Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church, Deshler. Born Jan. 4, 1934 in Kenedy, Texas,
to Fermin and Guadalupe (Sauceda) García, he married María Antonia
Flores on Sept. 25, 1960. She survives. Also surviving are two
daughters, Deanna Wadley, Ypsilanti, Mich., and Linda García, Defiance;
three sons, Jesús Jr., Burlington, N.C.; Senon, Findlay; and Raynaldo
“Ray” of Holgate; four sisters, Dolores Amador, Deshler; Guadalupe
Aquilar, Leipsic; Enedelia Paniagua, Belmore; and Jane Williams, Cygnet;
two brothers, Raynaldo García, Plainview, Texas, and Fermin García, Jr.,
North Baltimore; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by a son, David, and a sister, María Rodríquez.
KENNETH JAMES HINOJOSA
Kenneth James Hinojosa, 39, of Toledo, OH, passed away November 30,
2008, in his home. He was born in Toledo on February 1, 1969, to Kenneth
King and Irma Hinojosa. Ken had been employed as a sales clerk at Family
Dollar and other various retail sales. He was a member of Good Shepherd
Catholic Church and the Rossford Eagles. Surviving are his mother and
father; custodial parent, Aunt Elvia Kaufman; son, Brandon Thomas; many
aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
ELIJAH
EMILIO MOLINA
Elijah E. Molina, 6 weeks, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November
29, 2008, at The Toledo Hospital. Elijah was born October 16, 2008, in
Toledo to Anastasia Molina and Celso Cásares. Though his time on earth
was very short, Elijah had touched the hearts of many and was loved and
loved by all. In addition to his parents, Elijah is survived by his
loving grandparents, Scott and Deborah Swan, Cathy Cásares. Also
surviving are great-grandparents, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Elijah
was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leo Cásares.
DOLORES REYES ORTIZ
Dolores “Lola” Reyes Ortiz, 83, born to José Morales Reyes and Guadalupe
Posada Reyes on June 11, 1925 in El Campo, Texas, peacefully went home
to be with the Lord. She made her transition to be with her heavenly
father on Friday, November 28, 2008, in Billings, Montana. “Lola” leaves
to cherish her memory, sons, Chris and Danny Hernández and Phillip
(Mary) Ortiz; daughters, Maria Elena (Pat) Smith, Nacha (Scott) Davis;
forever daughter-in-laws, Barbara Gunn and Chareze Wells; brothers,
Emeterio (María Luisa) Reyes and Juan José (Dolores) Reyes; sisters,
Mariana (Joseph) Krupa, María Elena (Gilberto) Ramírez, Rosario Jaime
and Criscelda (León) Long; special companion, Tom Soumas; 11
grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and a host of loving cousins,
nephews, nieces and special friends. Preceding her in death were her
parents, José and Lupita; husbands, Frank Hernández and Pablo Ortiz;
daughter, Diana Hernández.
LEONOR ANTONIA FLORES LÓPEZ
Leonor Antonia Flores López passed away on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at
St. Charles Hospital. She was born on May 29, 1921, in San Buena
Ventura, Coahuila, México. She was a resident of Martin, Ohio for over
55 years. Leonor was a dedicated mother of ten, Otila L. Borjas, Estela
(Esequiel) Escobar, Leonor Hernández, José E.F. (Susana) López, Aurora (Raúl)
Cárdenas, Jorge A. (Vicky) López, Juan David (Rosa) López, and José Luis
F. López. She enjoyed nothing more in life than spending time with them.
In addition, her 32 grandchildren and 32 great-grand-children were her
pride and joy. She spent her time cooking authentic Mexican foods for
her family and always cherished having them around daily. She took
pleasure in planting her flowers every spring or just spending every
Sunday outdoors barbequing with her family and friends. She appreciated
her sugary snacks, especially caramelos, or caramels. She loved
to shop for any occasion and always dressed herself and her family with
a sense of style. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death
by her husband of 58 years, Antonio M. López; parents, Pedro Antonio and
Leonor (Mendez) Flores; 6 brothers and 2 sisters; son, Antonio Jr.;
daughter, Juanita; granddaughter, Veronica and son-in-law, Ray Borjas.
ESTEFANA HANDY
Estefana Handy, 86, of Toledo, OH, was born November 13, 1922,
passed away Monday Nov. 24, 2008, at the Franciscan Care Center.
She was the wife of Albert C. Handy, who died four years ago,
after 56 years of marriage. Estefana retired from the Southend
Majores Senior Center where she served as Director, (then
managed by E.O.P.A.). Estefana will be remembered for endurance
through life's obstacles. She told all that she met and cared
for, that she loved them. With those words she left us. Estefana
is survived by her daughters, Edna (Bill) Leonard and Diana
Armagost; sister, Esther (Sam) Fernández; grandchildren, Alyssa
Wyman, Cynthia Leonard, Tiffany Sindyla, and Aimee (Izzy)
Briceno; great-grandchildren, Jacob Belcher, Robbie Lamb, Noah
Turner, Isabelle and Mya Briceno, and Dana Puente who is
deceased.
ERISTEO MUÑOZ
Eristeo “Teo” Munoz, age 64, of Toledo, OH, passed away
peacefully Friday, November 28, 2008, in his home. He worked for
S.E. Johnson for 22 years and was a member of Primera Iglesia
Bautista. He was a very loving and caring family man who enjoyed
his home grown garden and spending time with family and friends
as well as his pets. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Rumaldo and María Muñoz. He is survived by his wife, Minerva;
daughter, Irma Randolph; granddaughters, AnaAlicia Muñoz and
Tiffanni Muñoz; great-grandson, Xavier Rumaldo Mora; siblings,
Dalia (Israel) Espinoza, Javier (Patty) Muñoz, Amadeo (Karen)
Muñoz Sr., Diana (Johnny) Ramírez, Alvaro (Lorraine) Muñoz as
well as 16 nieces and nephews.
RICHARD DURAN PECINA
Richard Durán Pecina, 52, of Toledo, OH, died Sunday, Nov. 23,
2008, at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus.
Born in Oregon, OH, on November 10, 1956, he was the son of
Magdaleno San Miguel and Ruperta (née Durán) Pecina. Richard
enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting, fishing, and playing
ball. Surviving are his children, Raquel Flores, Bianca (Pete)
Pecina, and Philip Pecina; mother, Ruperta Pecina; brothers,
Robert (Evon), Marty (Mercedes), Gregory, and Leno (Jodi) Pecina;
sisters, Ramona Oviedo, Flora Gonzáles; and grandson, Dylan. He
was preceded in death by his father and sisters, Sonia (Pecina)
Nores and Virginia (Pecina) Hudson.
AMALIO RODRÍGUEZ
Amalio Rodríguez, 79, of Lorain, OH, died Saturday,
Nov. 22, 2008 at Oak Hills
Nursing Center, Lorain, OH,
following a lengthy illness. Born May 3, 1929 in Lares, Puerto
Rico, he came to Lorain in 1949. He worked as the manager of
Kysel Greenhouse in
Rocky River for 16 years,
retiring in 1970. Prior to that, he worked for
New York Central Railroad
repairing railroad tracks. Amalio was a baseball fan and loved
to play cards, dominoes, and watch all
kinds of sports. He also enjoyed refinishing furniture.
Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Marciana (née Mercado); sons,
James of Katy, TX, Edwin of
Pensacola, FL, and Amalio Jr. of
Noblesville, IN; daughters,
Minerva Ocasio and Isabel Rodríguez-Silva both of Lorain; 26
grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren; a brother, Jesús
Rodríguez of Wisconsin; sisters,
Matilda Soto of Lares, Puerto Rico, Josefa Díaz of Arecibo,
Puerto Rico, Agustina López and Generosa Rodríguez both of
Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Andrés Rodríguez in 1972 and
María (née Camacho) Rodríguez in 1980; a daughter, Santa Hilda
who died at birth in 1958.
FELICITA
MONTIJO
Felicita
Montijo, (née Otero), 49, of Lorain, OH, went home to be with the Lord
on November
20, 2008 after a brief illness, She was born September 2, 1959 in
Lorain, to
Carmen and Felix Otero Deliz. She was a graduate of Southview High
School in 1978
and attended classes at Lorain County Community College. Felicita
was a library
assistant for 22.5 yrs at Lorain Public Library. Felicita was a member
of Iglesia
Casa De Oración and previously a long standing member of Iglesia De
Dios
Pentecostal Ebenezer both of Lorain. She loved spending time with her
family
and
grandchildren; she especially enjoyed cooking, making crafts, and
crocheting.
Among the
survivors her husband of 29 years Efrain Montijo, Jr. of Lorain; son
Isaac G.
Montijo of Lorain; daughters Elsa I. (Jeremy) Rivera, Ivelisse (Ralph)
Harris, and
Naydalisse Montijo all of Lorain; her mother Carmen Otero (née Reyes)
of Lorain, her
grandchildren, Marielyse and Sara Lee Harris and an expected
grandchild in
Jan; brothers William (Kathy) Otero, Luis (Sharon) Otero, Felix
Otero Jr.,
Danny (Yvette) Otero Ralph Otero , Moises (Shannon) Otero all of Lorain,
Richard
(Virginia) Otero of Goodyear, AZ; sisters, Olga (Gene) Ward, Joann
(Ignacio)
Morales both of Lorain, Auria (Edwin) Correa of Cape Coral, FL, and
María (José)
Montero of Cleveland, 17 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by
father Felix Otero Deliz, grandparents, several aunts, and uncles.
ENRIQUE A. PÉREZ
Enrique A.
Pérez, 80, of Lorain, OH, died on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008 following
a long
illness. He was born July 15, 1928 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. He and his
wife
moved to New
York City in 1951 and then to Lorain in 1974. He served in the U.
S. Army in the
Korean War. Enrique retired from the City of Lorain in 1990. He had
worked at the
Parks and Water Departments for 15 years. He was a member of
Sacred Heart
Chapel, Lorain, as well as the church’s Holy Name Society. He was the
treasurer of
the Sacred Heart Credit Union for many years. He loved music, singing
and being
around family and friends. Enrique is survived by his wife of 57 years
Antonia Pérez
(née Semidey); son Henry A. Pérez and his wife Ellen Pérez (née
Teleha). He
was preceded in death by his parents Julio and Josepha (née Martínez)
Pérez; his
brother Ismael Pérez and his sister Josephita Flores.
TIMOTEO R. URRUTIA
Timoteo “Tim”
R. Urrutia, age 94, of Toledo, OH, passed away at Hospice of Northwest
Ohio Toledo Facility on November 19, 2008, surrounded by his loving
family. A devoted husband for 70 years, father, brother, uncle, cousin,
grandfather, great-grand-father and great-great-grand-father, Tim’s life
is a success story. Tim was born on January 24, 1914, in Martindale,
Texas, to Rita (Rocha) and Valentine Urrutia. A migrant farmworker, of
few words, brought his wife and children from Helena, Texas to Toledo
during the mid 1940s, to work in the pickle fields of northwest Ohio. It
was a time of change for Tim and his wife María, as they decided to
settle out of the migrant stream and make Toledo their home. As an
ambitious husband, father and provider, who spoke only Spanish, with a
fifth grade education, he taught himself how to read and write English
fluently. As a visionary, his goal was to leave the fields to provide
the Urrutia family with security, and his children the opportunity for
an education and a life outside of the migrant stream. Tim began working
at Willy’s Jeep Corporation and retired after 30 years later, in 1976.
Today, after more than 60 years in Toledo, his mark is firmly imprinted
in the foundation of the Latino leadership. Tim’s journey has ended, but
his memory remains through his family of five generations. He is
survived by his loving wife, María Hinojosa Urrutia; son, Michael J.
(Michal)
Urrutia; daughters, Mary (John) Flores, Irene (Mario) García Juárez, and
LINDA F. DIAZ
Linda F. Díaz, 54, of Hollywood, Fla.,
formerly of Lorain Ohio, was called to Heaven on Tuesday, October 28,
2008 at Memorial Pembroke Hospital, Pembroke Pines, Fla., after a
lengthy illness. She was born in Lorain on December 3, 1953, and moved
to Hollywood, Florida in 1992. She was employed by Crooks Printing,
Hollywood, Fla. for 13 Years. She enjoyed life to its fullest and
spending time with her family. Survivors include: two brothers Frank
Díaz of Hollywood Fla., James (Tina) of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; two
nieces, Alyssia of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Tonya Harper of Louisville,
Kentucky; two nephews, Jason Cancel and Louis Rosario Jr. both of
Lorain, OH, and seven great nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved
very much. She was preceded in death by her father Frank (Kiko) in 1992,
her mother Mary (Chita) in 2007, and her sister Sandra in 2001.
DOMINGO PALOS
Domingo Palos, 79, of Lorain, OH, passed
away Friday, November 14, 2004 in his home, with his family. He was born
April 10, 1929 in Houston, Texas. He came to Lorain in 1943 and had been
a resident since then. Mr. Palos retired in 1988 from the Blast Furnace
of U. S. Steel, Lorain. He worked there for 30 Years. After his
retirement, he became a self-employed landscaper. He was a member of
Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal Ebenezer M. I., Lorain. He was a member of
the United Steelworkers Union Local 1104 of Lorain. Mr. Palos enjoyed
gardening, especially growing peppers and tomatoes. He liked to feed the
squirrels and birds. He will be missed by his wife of 54 years, Sally
Ann Palos (née Cantu), his sons Billy and Freddy Palos both of Elyria,
Ronny Palos of Cleveland, Domingo and Tommy Palos both of Lorain and
Clarence Palos of Arizona; daughters Sharon Ware, and Patty and Pricilla
Palos all of Lorain; brothers Joseph Palos of Oberlin, and Ernesto and
Eddy Palos both of Chicago; sisters Jessie Palos of Chicago, Juanita
Palos of Puerto Rico and Analita Palos of Texas, 30 grandchildren and 40
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Angel and
Orica Palos, a son Johnny Palos, brothers Andres Palos and Phillip
Palos, and a sister Mary Palos.
ERINEO VILLARREAL
Erineo “Ed” Villarreal, age 84, of Toledo, passed away on
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at the Lake Park Nursing Facility,
Sylvania, OH. He was born on April 12, 1924, in Bonami, LA, to
José and María (Maldonado) Villarreal. Ed was employed as an
inspector for Con Rail for 35 years, retiring in 1985. A
parishioner of St. Clement Catholic Church in Toledo, he was a
member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 197, and the
Maumee Elks Lodge 1850. Ed enjoyed traveling, especially
cruises. He also loved dancing, baseball, and spending time with
his grand-children whom he adored. A loving husband, father,
grand-father, and great-grandfather, he will be sadly missed by
his family and all who knew him. Ed is survived by his loving
wife of 30 years, Eleanor (Maciejewski) Villarreal (married Nov.
3, 1978); daughters, Rhonda (Joe) Tyburski, Becky (Chuck)
Peters, Minerva (Juvenal) Garay, Mary Lou (Jim) Vanatta, and
Margaret Borman; stepdaughters, Melody (Jim) Mexico and Janet
Tarraf; 24 grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren; 27
great-grandchildren; 12 step great-grandchildren; 10
great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In
addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his
brothers, Jesse, Sylvester, and Eliseo Villarreal, and
granddaughter, Angela Rodela.
FRANCISCO J. FONTAÑEZ
Francisco J. Fontañez, 84 of Lorain, OH, died Wednesday,
November 5, 2008 at Community Health Partners Regional Medical
Center in Lorain unexpectedly. Mr. Fontanez was born in Caguas,
PR on December 3, 1923, the son of the late José Fontañez and
Micaela Cruz. He has lived in Lorain for more than 50 years. He
was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain. He retired from
the City of Lorain in 1984 following 25 years of service. He
enjoyed fishing, camping, and cooking for his family.
He is survived by a son Francisco Fontanez (Marisol) of
Carolina, PR. daughters: Carmen S Fontañez (Rafaél) of Caguas,
PR, Margarita Fontañez of Lorain, Elizabeth “Liz” A Foley of
Mint Hill, NC, Gisela R Hoffman (Rich) of Lorain, Ligia “Linda”
I Darby (Trevor) of Lorain, Doreena D Fontañez of Lorain, Norma
L Mulero (Manuel) of Mint Hill, NC, Nydia “Lydia” I Wyatt of
Avon Lake, Doris Quiroz (Octavio “Tiny”) of Lorain, Rosalina
“Cuqui” Rosado of Lorain, grandchildren: Francisco, Marla F.,
Rafaél Jr, Oscar, Javier, Jessica, Richard, Joshua, Steven,
Devin, Wyatt, Elijah, Deborah, Betsy, Leticia, Charles, Marcus,
Saundra, David, Melixa, and 16 great grandchildren.
DOLORES LOZADA
Dolores Lozada (née Rivera), age 91, Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved
wife of the late Ramón for 66 years; devoted mother of Cecilia
Pagán, Rev. Mr. Frank (Fidela), Ramón (Shirley), Catalina
Meléndez, Cruz (Thomas, deceased) Clemente, Dolores Acosta,
Jesús A. (Oneida), and Mary Lozada; loving grandmother of 33,
great grandmother of 71, and great-great grandmother of several.
Dolores was the second youngest of 29.
JUSTINO VÁZQUEZ
Justino “Tino” Vázquez, 97, of Cleveland, OH, died Tuesday,
October 28, 2008, at Malachi House following a lengthy illness.
Born Sept. 14, 1911, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico; Tino was one
of the first Latinos to come to Lorain in 1946. He worked at
Lorain Works US Steel as a fork lift operator in the pipe mill,
retiring in 1974 after 25 years. Following his retirement, he
returned to Puerto Rico, living in Juana Díaz until moving to
Cleveland in 1986. He was a founding member of Templo Bethel,
Lorain, and was currently a member and elder of the Sociedad de
Caballeros, and member of the Hispanic Pentecostal Church in
Cleveland. Tino was also a member of the United Steel Workers
Union Local 1104 and enjoyed reading the bible, teaching bible
school and gardening. Surviving are his sons, Victor of Orlando,
Fla., Tony Cruz of Bay Village, and Benjamin of Lorain; a
daughter, Monica Torres of Cleveland; many grandchildren, great
grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; a brother, Enrique
of Rochester, NY. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Encarnación “Cachon” Cruz-Vázquez in 1986; and several brothers
and sisters.
JORDAN ELISABETH GONZÁLEZ
Jordan Elisabeth González, 21, of Lorain, OH, died unexpectedly
Friday at Fairview Hospital, Cleveland. She was born Nov. 16,
1986, in Elyria, and has lived in Lorain all her life. She
graduated from Southview High School in 2005, and was studying
Art at Lorain County Community College in Elyria. She was a
talented singer and songwriter, performing regularly in N.E.
Ohio. She was an avid guitar player and enjoyed co-writing songs
with her father. She loved shopping, discovering new music,
going to concerts, and had a great affinity for Nashville,
Savannah, Ga., and the “South.” She was a member of Freedom
House Church, Amherst. She enjoyed spending time with her family
and friends and especially loved her nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her mother: Gloria (née Berlingeri) González
of Lorain; her father: Paul González of Westlake; sister:
Brittany González of Lorain; 3 brothers: Paul (Amy) González of
Amherst, David González of Amherst, and Joshua González of
Lorain; two nephews: Thaddaeus and Barak; four nieces: Jerund,
Talia-Noelle, Brooklyn, and Noah; maternal grandfather: Miguel
Berlingeri of Lorain; maternal grandmother: Herminia Berlingeri
of Lorain; paternal grandfather: Jorge Rodríquez of Lorain. She
was preceded in death by paternal grandmother: Crimilda
Rodríquez.
ADOLFA MERCADO
Adolfa Mercado, 83, of Lorain, OH, died Friday, October 24,
2008, at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home, Lorain, following a lengthy
illness. Born December 8, 1924, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, she came
to Lorain in 1954. She was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel,
Lorain, and the Cursillo Movement there. While living in Puerto
Rico, she taught catechism. Adolfo enjoyed knitting and sewing.
Surviving are her sons, Ralph (Millie), Daniel (Monica), Martin
Jr. (Debbie), Angel (Becky), Frank (Chrissy) and Antonio (Anna)
all of Lorain; daughters, Gladys (Rudy) Hernández, Helen Mercado
and Margie (Willie) Roldan, all of Lorain; 30 grandchildren and
33 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband
of 42 years, Martin, in 1996; and 11 brothers and sisters.
HELEN V. RUIZ
Helen V. Ruiz, 80, of Sheffield Lake, OH, passed away Saturday,
October 25, 2008, at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph,
Lorain, following a lengthy illness. Born Oct. 17, 1928, in
McComas, WV, she lived in Lorain before moving to Sheffield Lake
in 1954. She was a member of The Haven non-denominational,
Lorain. Helen had volunteered at the Salvation Army for 5 years
and enjoyed bowling and ceramics. Surviving is her husband of 47
years, Eustacio; a daughter, Brenda Brannon of Sheffield Lake; 8
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; sisters, Etheline
Goforth of Lorain, Shirley Alfano of Rock, WV, and Maxine King
of Princeton, WV. She was preceded in death by son, Richard
Allen Gills, in 1970; a daughter, Linda Lee Frame, in 1965;
parents, Troy and Clara (née Peak) Lusk; and five brothers.
DAISY GONZÁLEZ
Daisy González 48 of Lorain, OH, died Monday, October 20, 2008,
in her home following a lengthy illness. She was born November
17, 1959, in Lorain. She moved with her family to Pinellas Park
in 1975 she returned to Lorain in 1977. She graduated from
Southview High School in 1978. Daisy retired in 2004 as an
assistant case worker for the Lorain County Family and Jobs
Service. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church Lorain. She
loved her cats. Daisy enjoyed Spanish and Jazz music. She liked
to read and go to the movies. Daisy’s memory will be cherished
by her family, including her father Manuel Antonio González of
Elyria; brothers Manuel Antonio González, Jr. of Elyria, Freddy
González of Lorain and David González of Saint Petersburg,
Florida; sisters Leida González – Huey of Frisco, Texas, and
Elsie García of Amherst Township and many nieces, nephews aunts
and uncles. She was preceded in death by her mother Nereida
“Nellie” González (née Figueroa) last year, and a sister Santita
Figueroa González.
ROLDAN VAZQUEZ
Roldan Vázquez, 44 of Lorain, OH, died Sunday, October 19, 2008,
in his home following a brief illness. He was born November 7,
1963, in Lorain. He was a life long resident. Roldan graduated
from Southview High School in 1982. He was working for The
Elyria Foundry Company as a grinder chipper. He played
basketball on the Southview Saints team. He enjoyed being with
his family. He will be missed by his sons Robert L. Vázquez-Rivas
and Anthony Vázquez both of Lorain; his mother Laura E. Vázquez
of Lorain; brothers Hercules “Teddy” and Enoch Vázquez both of
Lorain; sisters Ada Lebron, Selinda “Sela” Vázquez-Ward and
Lalila Vázquez all of Lorain. He was preceded in death by his
father Teodoro Vázquez in 1999; sisters Dalia “Titi” Vázquez
last year and an infant sister Dalila Vázquez in 1959.
CARMEN M. CORTES
Carmen M. Cortes, 54, of Lorain, OH, died Thursday, October 16,
2008 at Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center,
following a heart attack while shopping. She was born November
27, 1953 in Utuado, Puerto Rico. She came to Lorain in 1979.
Carmen was a loving and caring mother who loved to spend time
with her family and friends. She was a member of Sacred Heart
Chapel. Carmen received a pancreas and kidney transplant in
October 2006 and had been doing well since.
She will be missed by her daughters Carmen E., Viviana and
Luiselle “Coco” Pérez all of Lorain; her brothers Berto Cortes
of Boston, Guillo Cortes of Passaic, New Jersey, Papo, Freddy
and Tony Cortes all of Lorain; sisters Gloria Cortes of Passaic,
New Jersey, Glicy and Jeanette Cortes both of Utuado, Puerto
Rico; and her grandchildren Ariana, Nelson, Nazaryah, and
Derrick all of Lorain. She was preceded in death by her parents
Santos Cortes and Gloria Rivera and a sister Luz Denis Cortes.
LUIS RODRÍGUEZ DELGADO
Luis Rodríguez Delgado, 90, of Lorain, OH, died Friday, October
17, 2008 at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home, Lorain, following a
lengthy illness. Born Feb 2, 1918 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico,
Luis was one amongst a group of 500 Puerto Ricans recruited to
come to Lorain, in 1948 to work at Lorain Works U.S. Steel. His
home became an essential stopping place for other Puerto Ricans
that were to follow. Luis was very handy and mechanically
minded. In the home, he repaired all that broke. He passed these
skills on to his offspring. He tried very hard to give his
family a good life. After retiring from U.S. Steel he returned
to his place of birth, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. From high atop
the mountain where he lived he could see the Puerto Rican
coastline and the Caribbean Sea. His property was abundant with
tropical birds and foliage which he very much enjoyed. There he
worked the land and grew platanos, guineos verdes, and malanga
among other roots and vegetables. Besides gardening, he also
enjoyed fishing. Every day after lunch he would take his nap on
his favorite hamaca. He was a devout Christian and would read
the Holy Scriptures on a daily basis. He was a member of Templo
Bethel in Lorain. His life slowed down some after falling from
a Pana Tree at the age of 78. Surviving are his loving children,
Angel Luis Delgado, Thomas Delgado, Joseph Delgado, Mary I. Díaz,
and Dolores Hamilton all of Lorain; 14 grandchildren, 21 great
grandchildren, and 4 great great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by his parents, Pedro Delgado and Dolores Rodríguez; 6
brothers, 4 sisters and a grandson.
STANLEY B. LUCIO
Stanley Lucio, age 77, of Toledo passed away peacefully on
Thursday, October 16, 2008, in his home surrounded by his loving
family. Stanley was born in San Antonio, TX on October 30, 1930,
to Robert and Bertha (Bazan) Lucio. He married Mary Sarabia in
Toledo on August 31, 1950. A self-employed painter, Stanley will
always be remembered as a devoted family man and his warmth and
kindness toward neighbors and friends. He will be greatly missed
by all who knew and loved him. Surviving is his loving wife of
58 years, Mary; children, Martha (Larry) Thebeau of Toledo,
Elizabeth (Greg) Hale of New Baltimore, MI, Stanley (Vickie)
Lucio Jr. of Sylvania, Andrew (Debra) Lucio of Ocala, FL,
Roseana (Steve) Riley of Defiance, Randolph Lucio of Toledo,
Daniel Lucio of Hillsdale, MI, Diana Lucio of Toledo; 25
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Steve (Bonnie)
Lucio of Toledo; sisters, Carmen (John) Sturt of Sylvania; and
Vera Clark of Bowling Green, OH. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Robert and Bertha; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; grandsons, Sy
and Daniel Lucio and granddaughter, Clarissa Kneisley.
MICHAEL JOSEPH PLASENCIO
Michael Joseph Plasencio, 67, of Oregon, OH, passed away on
Friday, October 10, 2008. He was born on January 29, 1941,
to Augustine and Isabelle (née Rodríguez) Plasencio in
Toledo, OH. He was a conductor for CSX Railroad for 40
years, an avid comic book collector and enjoyed watching
movies, listening to music, and playing his trumpet.
Survivors include his brothers, Robert (Elvira) Plasencio,
Richard (Linda) Plasencio; sisters, Ann (Carlos) Castaneda,
Carmelita Duran, Mary Rose (Tony) Silva, Dolores (Richard)
Tramil, Veronica (Frank) Villarreal, Loretta Alonzo and many
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would
like to extend a special thanks to aunt, Susan and uncle,
Israel Hernández, for the love and support they extended to
Michael over the years. Preceding Michael in death were his
parents and sister, Rita Dickens, in 2007.
TRINIDAD M. APODACA
Trina Apodaca, age 67, of South Toledo, died Sunday morning,
October 12, 2008, surrounded by family and friends, at
Hospice of Northwest Ohio on South Detroit Ave. Trina was
born on July 6, 1941 to Walter and Ruth (Nino) Quiroga in
Toledo, Ohio. She was a graduate of Whitney Vocational High
School. Trina loved spending her free time with family. She
was a great cook and her Sunday dinners were the highlight
of the week for the family. The highlight of the year was
her Christmas parties featuring her homemade tamales and
Christmas carols. Trina was the biggest fan while attending
her children and grandchildren's activities, which she
rarely missed. Trina enjoyed the many years she played Bunco
with her “Bunco-gals.” She also enjoyed going to concerts,
movies, Mud Hen games, and finding a good bargain when she
was out shopping with her girls. Trina was a dedicated
employee of St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center for over 40
years as a surgical technician. She considered her
co-workers her second family. She was a member of Immaculate
Conception Church. She is survived by her loving husband,
Rudy Apodaca, children, Louis (Karen) Apodaca, Laura Good,
Sheila Apodaca, Philip (Celia) Apodaca; grandchildren,
Nicole Apodaca, Matthew Handy, Alicia Marie Good, Loni Good,
Philip Apodaca, Valerie Apodaca, Samantha Apodaca, Porter
Apodaca, Jessica Lee, Jenna Meyers, and great-grandchildren,
Kaili, Eric, Rudy and Aidan. She is also survived by her
brothers, and sisters, Louis (Martha) Quiroga, Robert
Martínez, John (Fran) Martínez, Simon (Judy) Martínez,
Anamarie Portillo, Diane Janczewski, Ernest (Virginia)
Esparza, Benigno (Olga) Esparza; aunt ,Betty Reta; uncle,
Louis Quiroga; in-laws, Patricia Martínez and Mary Apodaca,
and special family friends, Kim, Jerid, and David Friar, and
Vinny Bronowski, and Rose Geronimo.
JIMMY R. PARTIN AVALOS JR.
Jimmy R. Partin Avalos Jr., passed away suddenly on Friday, October 10,
2008, with family at home. Jimmy loved the Lord and he was a very loving
person to everyone. He worked at the Ziegler home. He is survived by
mother, Eriselda Avalos; sisters, Christy, Jennifer, Diana; brother,
Robert Avalos; 6 nieces; 6 nephews; grandparents; many aunts, uncles and
cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy R. Partin;
grandfather, Epifanio; aunt, Linda; uncle, Danny Avalos. He will be
dearly missed by lots of cousins; many family members.
JESSE B. ESCOBEDO
Jesse B. (Chuy) Escobedo, 80, passed away on Thursday,
October 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Jesús and Atanacia Escobedo; sister, Antonia Campos, and
granddaughter, Katherine Escobedo. Jesse was a Navy veteran
and a life long member of the American GI Forum. He was also
a member of the Cursillos. Jesse leaves behind to cherish
his memories, his wife of 57 years, Herlinda Mireles; one
daughter, Esther (Jerry) Wiggens; sons, Jesse A. Escobedo,
Luis J. (Angie) Escobedo, Eli Escobedo, David (Angie)
Escobedo and Ira O. (Tori) Escobedo. He is also survived by
his grandchildren, Ashley Brown, Jerry Wiggens Jr., Mona
Murphy, Angela Escobedo, Amanda Escobedo, Adela Escobedo,
Michael Escobedo, David Escobedo Jr., Daniel Escobedo,
Devina Escobedo, Andy Escobedo and Robert (Bobby) Escobedo;
great-grand-children, Avery Brown, Gabriella (Gabby) Murphy,
Joseph, Nathan, Isreal and Jacob Escobedo; one brother,
Elias (Leo) Escobedo and two sisters, Rebecca Montalvo and
Margaret Escobedo.
RAMÓN L. GUTIÉRREZ
Ramón “Ray” L. Gutiérrez, age 84, passed away peacefully
surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 12, 2008,
at the West Toledo Health Care Center. Ray was born on May
28, 1924 in Comfort, TX. He worked construction for the Fred
W. Bostleman Corp. for 24 years retiring in 1984. Ray a
member of Local 500 was a dedicated and hard worker. A
lifetime member of the VFW Post 3925 in Erie, Michigan where
he worked bingo and various social events. His favorite
hobbies included golf, bowling, playing cards, and going to
the horse races. Ray's pride and joy was his family and
especially his grand children and great-grandchildren. He is
survived by his wife of 63 years, Tillie (Soto) Gutiérrez;
sons, Raymond (Carol) of Rossford, Robert (Linda) of Toledo,
Terry (Patricia) Gutiérrez of Toledo; daughter, Virginia
(Mike) Gladieux of Perrysburg; brother, Alex (Ramóna)
Gutiérrez, Alvaro (Olivia) Gutiérrez; grandchildren,
Kirsten, Courtney, Kristopher, Cheryl, Julie, Bobby, Ryan,
Melissa, Mia, Michaela, Alex; great grandchildren, Kira,
Hunter, Tessa, Ian, Hannah and a blessing on the way,
Keegan, and many nieces and nephews. Ray is preceded in
death by his parents, Donicio and Gregoria Gutiérrez;
brother, Lucio López, Alfonso and Fritz Gutiérrez; sisters,
Mary Rios, Amelia López, Lucinda Martínez, Consuelo Jiménez.
HECTOR E. MESAS-BORRERO
Hector E. Mesas-Borrero, 59, of Lorain, OH, died
unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at the Metro
Health Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born March 19,
1949, in Puerto Rico and had lived in the Lorain area since
1989. He attended the Salvation Army Church on Broadway in
Lorain. He served with the U.S. Army and was a member of the
VFW and Disabled American Veteran. Hector loved musical
instruments, including keyboards, guitar, flute, maracas,
and the congo and bongo drums. He also enjoyed weight
lifting, boxing and held a martial arts black belt. He will
be sadly missed by his wife, Noemi Mesas (née Morales);
children, Brenda Mesas, Glenda Mesas, Jessi Mesas, Hector
“Joel” Mesas, María Mesas, and Adela Mesas, all of Lorain,
Hendy Mesas of Puerto Rico, Yanitza Mesas and Hector “Tito”
A. Mesas of Boston, Mass., stepchildren, Madelyn Ortiz of
Cleveland, Catheryn Morales and Angelica Morales, both of
Lorain; mother, María V. Borrero of Puerto Rico; brothers,
Luis H. Mesas and José A. Peña, both of Puerto Rico;
sisters, Rosa Idalia Del Valle and Rosa María Del Valle,
both of Puerto Rico; 7 grandchildren; and a host of other
loving relatives and friends. Hector was preceded in death
by his father, Feliciano Mesas; stepfather, Gilberto Del
Valle, Sr., daughter, Basilia Dolores Mesas; brother,
Alfredo Mesas, and step-brother, Gilberto Del Valle, Jr.
RAMÓN SEVILLA
Ramón Sevilla, 59, of Toledo, Ohio went to the “Spirit in
the Sky” on October 10, 2008, surrounded by his loving
family. He was born in Allende, Jalisco, México on February
21, 1949, to Pedro and Socorro (Camerena) Sevilla. Ramón was
a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a
1969 Waite High School Graduate. Ramón had been employed as
a sheet metal journeyman by Local #33, working at VM Systems
before retiring after 31 years of service. He was a member
of A.A. and St. Mark Lutheran Church where he taught Sunday
school and catechism. Ramón loved astronomy and making paper
airplanes, gardening, fishing, and camping. Surviving is his
wife, Kyle (Bee); daughters, Socorro (Daniel Kruse) Sevilla
and Elena Sevilla; sons, Andrew (Jana) and Robert (Courtney)
Sevilla; mother-in-law, Judy “Queen” Bee; grandchildren,
Javier and Aiden Sevilla; brother, Juan Camerena; sisters,
Socorro Almaguer and Juanita Sevilla. He was preceded in
death by his parents; daughter, Micaela Sevilla and sisters,
Alicia Lozano and Esperanza Sevilla; brother, Poncho Sevilla.
EUSEBIO LÓPEZ
Eusebio “Joe” López, 84, of Toledo, OH, passed away October
8, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was
born in Laredo, Texas on August 14, 1924, to Miguel and
Filomena (Cardenas) López. Joe was a veteran of the U. S.
Army, serving during World War II, and retired from General
Motors in 1990 after 21 years. He was a member of St. Peter
& Paul Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Eufracia
“Effie;” stepson, José T. (Linda) Ramos Jr.; stepdaughter,
Irma (Manuel) Hernández; brothers, Thomas and Raymond López;
nephew, Tom (Colleen) López; 17 step grandchildren and 27
great step grandchildren; best friend, Alice Meier. Joe was
preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, and 1 brother.
TERESA GUARDIOLA
Teresa Guardiola, age 94, of Toledo, OH, died Saturday,
October 4, 2008, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio-Toledo,
surrounded by her family and friends. Teresa was born
October 15, 1913, in Torreón, Coahuila, México, where she
was raised by her parents, Secunoino and Porfria Puga. She
was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Church until it closed.
Teresa loved her family and her flower garden very much and
she personally tended to both until the last few months.
Surviving are her loving children, Cirilo (Tina) Guardiola,
Margie Garza, Carmen Soto, Martha Vargas, Irma Guardiola and
Ofilia Grince; sisters, Paula Guardiola and María (Juan)
Mancilla. Also surviving are many grandchildren and great-
grandchildren. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents;
her husband, Adolfo; her children, Francisco Guardiola,
Frank Guardiola, Amilia Mendes, Guadalupe Guardiola and
Domingo Guardiola and her sister, Luis Silva.
ANTONIA SANTIAGO
Antonia Santiago (née Rosario), 89 of Lorain, OH, died
Tuesday, September 30, 2008, in her home surrounded by her
family. She was born August 12, 1919, in Caguas, Puerto
Rico. She came to Lorain in 1952. Mrs. Santiago was a
homemaker and mother, who was a member of Sacred Heart
Chapel, Lorain. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was a
loyal friend and a loving mother and grandmother. She will
be deeply missed by her family, including her sons Carlos
(Norma) and Tomas (Kinue) Santiago both of Lorain, Alfonso
(Mary Lou) Santiago of Pontiac, Mich., and José Santiago of
Seffner, Fla.; daughters Carmen Delgado, Sylvia “Cindy”(Wilfredo)
Martínez and Rosa Santiago all of Lorain, and Ana Miranda of
Oberlin and Lydia (Grant) Ely of Avon Lake; brother José
Rosario of Hobart, IN; sisters Francisca Moyet and Carmen
Reyes both of Auburn Hills, Mich. and Bernarda Arroyo of
Caguas; 24 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and 5 great
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husband of 62 years Tomás Santiago in 2002, her parents
Alberto and Tomasa (née Rodríguez) Rosario, a granddaughter
Wendy Mateo in 2006 and 11 brothers and sisters.
SILVERIO MORA
Silverio Mora, born December 5, 1960, passed September 30,
2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He worked as a security
guard for several years. He was a huge fan of Ohio State
University and the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by wife,
Norma; brothers, Valentine Jr. (Anita), Isidro, Carlos Mora;
sisters, Manuela (Stanley) Murphy, Juanita, Delfina Mora;
children, Silverio Jr., Patricia Mora, Alonso (Tino), Sylvia
Mora (Jason Baker), Rebecca, Anthony, Manuela Mora;
stepchildren, Sonia (Reynaldo) Vina, José González; nine
grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
HELEN S. MARTÍNEZ
Helen S. Martínez, 81, of Wauseon, OH, passed away late
Thursday, September 18, 2008, at Hospice of Perrysburg.
Prior to her retirement she worked for Fulton Tubing in
Archbold. Her life may be over but her legacy lives on
through her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Martínez was
born on May 10, 1927, in Gary, IN, the daughter of the late
Rudolfo and the late María Santos. She married Gilberto
Martínez and he preceded her in death in 1965. She was a
member of St. Caspar Catholic Church in Wauseon. Surviving
are three sons, Gilberto (Joan) Martínez of Toledo, Juan
Martínez, Antonio (Theresa) Martínez of Northwood, OH; three
daughters, Elodia (John) Price of Novi, MI, Rebecca (Martin)
Blunt of Monroe, MI, Irene Martínez of Wauseon; 21
grandchildren and 22 great-grand-children. Also surviving
are two brothers, Rodolfo and Manuel Santos.
QUERINO ESPINO
Querino Espino, age 35, passed away Friday, September 12,
2008, in the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was
born in Carrizo Springs, TX, on May 17, 1973, to Querino
Reyna and Elba Espino. Querino moved to Toledo in 1973 and
went on to graduate from Woodward High School where he
played football. After high school, Querino enlisted for
four years as a U.S. Marine. He was promoted to the rank of
Lance Corporal and served in Somolia. After being honorably
discharged from the USMC, Querino attended the law
enforcement program at Owens College and began working with
the Lucas County Sheriff's Department, first as a
corrections officer, then as a Deputy Sheriff. He was a
loving father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and
friend to many. Querino coached baseball and football,
played video games, and enjoyed all sports. He was an
enthusiastic fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles
Lakers and his fantasy football league. Querino is survived
by his mother, Elba C Espino; father, Querino Reyna;
daughter, Angil Espino; sons, Querino, Paul, and Anthony
Espino, and Shane Dempsey; brothers, Steven and Luis (Amber)
Espino; grandparents, Josie Reyna and special grandfather,
Alonzo Morales. Also surviving is a host of nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. Preceding Querino
in death are his grandma, Brigida Morales; grandpas,
Guadalupe Reyna and Manuel Espino.
JESSIE M. URBINA
Jessie M. Urbina, age 76, of Toledo, OH, passed away on
Saturday, September 13, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his
loving family. He was born in New Braunfels, Texas on April
8, 1932, to Demencio and Josphina Urbina. Jessie was
employed as a crane operator, most recently with
Northwestern Ohio Steel for 24 years, retiring in the 1980s.
He enjoyed fishing and gardening. Jessie was the last of the
“true prize fighters,” often times using his winnings to buy
food for his siblings. He was preceded in death by his
parents; his wonderful wife whom he adored, Muriel Urbina;
siblings, Tommy Urbina, George Urbina, Leonard Urbina.
Jessie is survived by his devoted children, Tom (Shirley)
Urbina, Santos Urbina, Lorraine (David) Marks, Luann (Earl)
Correa, Jeanette (Gary) Krupinski, Muriel Urbina, Cathy
Mitchell; siblings, John (Lupe) Urbina, Santos (Delores)
Urbina, Vicky (Raymond) Vidalez, Lucy (Bob) Casper, Mary
Urbina; 41 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
MICHAEL F. JILEK
Michael F. Jilek
passed away on Sunday, September 7th, 2008, at his home. Mike was born
in Cleveland, OH, September 6th, 1941. Mike graduated from Cathedral
Latin School (Cleveland Ohio) in 1959. His faith led him to the
University of Dayton where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in
1964. Mike concluded his formal education by obtaining a graduate degree
in Law from the University of Toledo in 1969. Upon beginning his life in
Toledo, Mike worked for the Traveler's Insurance Company as an adjuster.
He spent the first 7 years of his legal career with Cubbon and Rice
where he developed his skills as a Trial Lawyer. In 1978, Mike became a
founding member of a new law firm which was named Goldberg, Williams,
Jilek, and Lafferty (later Williams, Jilek, Lafferty, Gallagher, &
Scott) and practiced law, successfully, with his friends for nearly
another 30 years. Mike enjoyed the practice of law and always
represented his clients with honesty, compassion, integrity, courage and
with hard work. Mike continued trying cases, successfully, until the day
he retired. Throughout his career, Mike was active in many professional
organizations. As a result of his commitment to the practice of law (and
due to the fact that everyone he met enjoyed his company), Mike was
elected to be the President of the Toledo Bar Association in 1991, his
crowning professional achievement, and was just recently awarded the
Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Toledo College of Law.
After his retirement, Mike dedicated his free time to helping others. On
most mornings during his retirement, Mike could be found serving
communion to individuals at The Toledo Hospital or his beloved church,
Christ the King. He spent the rest of his time providing services and
assistance to those in need at the Little Sisters of the Poor and
through the Toledo Bar Association. Mike was a gifted conversationalist,
was generous in all respects and was above all a kind man. He will be
greatly missed. “In a world dominated by takers, Mike was a giver, he
gave back to his family, friends, profession, and church. He was the
kindest most gentle man I have ever met,” said Jon A. Lafferty. He was
survived by his loving wife, Jackie; children, Ashleigh, Scott, Michael,
Christine, Patrick; grandchildren, Benjamin, Abigail, Erica, Alexandra,
Kristen; mother, Angela Jilek; brother, William Jilek.
REV.
DEACON PRUDO MUÑOZ VICENS
Rev. Deacon Prudo Muñoz Vicens, age 88, of Lorain, OH, died
on September 11, 2008 at his home, after an extended illness
of heart disease. He was born on June 10, 1920 in San
Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, moving to Lorain 56 years ago. Prudo
was a devoted Catholic who, after raising his 18 children,
was ordained a Deacon of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
in 1986. He carried out his ministry at Sacred Heart
Chapel. He belonged to various church organizations,
including the Cursillo Movement, and taught Bible Class. He
was also employed at Ford Motor Company in Brook Park in the
Engine Foundry for 27 years before retiring in 1979. He will
also be remembered as being an avid Dominoes player. He
also enjoyed playing cards and being a Cleveland Indians
fan. Though he led a busy life, he was the father of 18
children, who always received the full measure of his love
and he still found time to feed and clothe the needy of his
community through his work with the St. Vincent dePaul
Society.
Prudo is the beloved husband of 68 years, to Otilia (née
Vallejo). He is also survived by his sons; Juan (Nora) and
José (Elba), all of Lorain, Isaias (Minda), of Escondido,
CA, Ismael (Betsy), of Old Bridge, NJ, William (Gloria), of
Lorain, Frederico, of Winston-Salem, NC, Antonio, of Lorain,
Martin (Cathy), King, NC, and Jaime (Kim), of Lorain, his
daughters; Carmen (Carl) Ragnoni, Juanita Magdaleno, Hilda
(Johnny) Muñoz, all of Lorain, María (Vince) Gutiérrez, of
Rochester, MN, Esther (Adrian) Colón, of Lorain, Margaret (Rodel)
Cuenca, of Temecula, CA, Teresa (José) Ayala, of New Bern,
NC, Antonia (Freddy) Pedroza, of Hillsborough, NC, and Rosie
(Joseph) Bridges, of Knightdale, NC. He is also survived by
his 45 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by 4 grandchildren; Freddy Burnett,
Briana Marie Harris, Kelly Vicens, and Johnny Vicens, Jr.,
along with 7 brothers and sisters, and his parents; Natalio
and Adela (née Muñoz) Vicens.
ODILIA R. GARCÍA-LINARES
Odilia R. García-Linares, 86, of Oregon, OH, passed away
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Heartland of Oregon.
She was born in Congregación de Rodríguez, Coahuila, México
on April 13, 1922 to Melquiades Rodríguez Martínez and
Santos Elizondo Costilla.
She became a naturalized U.S. citzen
in 1984. Odilia was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic
Church. In her spare time you would find Odilia attending to
her many flower gardens or in her kitchen cooking
traditional Mexican foods for her family. She was very
talented at crocheting and embroidering. Her real love was
spending time with her family, especially providing care for
many of her grandchildren. Surviving are her sons, Luis
(Teresa) Linares, Daniel (Christine) Linares, Dr. Antonio
(Martha) Linares, Pedro García, Santos (Tina) García;
daughter, Josefina (José Treviño) García; 15 grandchildren;
sisters, Aurelia Menchaca and Guadalupe Martínez, both of
Texas, Carlota Bustos and brother, Ramón González, both of
México. Odilia was preceded in death by her parents and
husband, Francisco Linares; brothers, Melquiades, Rogelio,
Ramiro, Abel, and Eliodoro; sisters, Rosa Elia and Herminia.
SIMON C. MARTÍNEZ SR.
Simon C. Martínez Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on
Monday, September 1, 2008. He was born in Toledo, OH on
January 5, 1955 to Eusebio and Concepción Martínez. Known to
everyone as “Si Superfly” he was a humorous person who was
always considered to be the life of the party. He leaves to
cherish his memory, children, Tony, Monica, Simon Jr.,
Daniel, Felicia, Bianca, Santos, Eusebio, Emilio, and
Enrique; grandchildren, Juliana, Richard, Simon III, Elena,
Mya, Amaris, Santos Jr., Josiah and Vincente; sisters,
Balbina (Tomas) Ruiz, Sabina (Martin) Elizondo, Margaret
(Ed) Ruiz, Suzie Balderas, Lupe Martínez-Jaso, Cuca;
brothers, Thomas, Carl, Hank, José and Juan (Carole)
Martínez. Simon was preceded in death by his loving parents,
Eusebio and Concepción Martínez and nieces, Gloria Ruiz, and
April Martínez.
FELIX ANTHONY ORTIZ
Felix Anthony Ortiz, 5 month old son of Felix Ortiz and
Nicole Gonzalez of Lorain, OH, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2,
2008 at his residence. Felix was born March 23, 2008 in
Lorain. He is survived by his maternal grandparents, Angel
and Virginia González of Lorain; Maternal great
grandparents, José and Carmen González of Lorain, and Clara
Barela of Pheonix, Ariz.; paternal grandparents, Carmen
Martínez, and Carmen Ortiz both of Lorain; godparents, Nina
Riggins and Joshua Vargas both of Lorain; and many aunts and
uncles, and little cousins. He was preceded in death by his
maternal great grandfather, Jim Archuleta; paternal great
grandfathers, Felix Rodríguez, and Luis Robert DeJesús;
paternal great grandmother, Gloria Cruz; and a cousin,
Elijah S. Riggins in 2002.
ANTONLINA R. PEREZ
Antolina R. Pérez, 74, of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, died
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at Community Health Partners
Hospital and Surgical Center, Lorain, OH, following a short
illness. She was born April 1, 1934, in San Lorenzo, Puerto
Rico, coming to Lorain in 1953 where she lived until
returning to San Lorenzo in 1983. While living in Lorain,
she was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel. Antolina was a
professional seamstress when she was younger and enjoyed
sewing and cooking.
Surviving is her husband of 55 years, Pablo; daughters Judie
Díaz of Lorain, Daisy Rosario of Riverside, Calif., Lourdes
Rodríguez of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and Peggy Silver of
Seattle; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren;
and a sister, Avelina Ruiz of Guayama, Puerto Rico. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Cecillo and Lorenza Ruiz;
three brothers; and three sisters. Funeral services took
place in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico.
STEFEN W. SALO
Stefen W. Salo, 16, passed away unexpectedly at University
Hospital in Cleveland on Saturday, August 30, 2008. He is
survived by his mother, Lori (Andrew) Laidlaw; father, Alex
López, stepfather Michael Night, Grandparents Lily &
Juventino López Jr. and numerous members of the Salo,
Jordan, and López families as well as countless friends.
Stefen was preceded in death by his grandmother, Thelma
Jordan and grandfather, Wayne Salo. Stefen's interests
included computers, music, skate boarding, Anime and video
games, becoming especially adept at Rock Star. His listening
ability and knowing exactly the right thing to say to make
you laugh will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
CARMEN SALAZAR
Carmen Salazar (née Gonzáles), 80, of Toledo, OH, passed
away, Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest
Ohio in Perrysburg surrounded by her loving family. She was
born August 28, 1928, to Augustine and Julia Gonzáles in
Cucaniro, Michoacan, Mexico. At age 18, Carmen moved to the
United States to be with her father and for several years
she worked for the St. Anthony's Orphanage. Carmen was a
long-time active member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, who
enjoyed music, cooking, sewing, and especially dancing and
traveling with her loving husband of 60 years, Lorenzo. She
and Lorenzo were also active members of the YMCA for over 26
years where she found great joy in swimming. Carmen cared
deeply for her family and enjoyed being with her
grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband,
Lorenzo; daughter, Chris Salazar and friend, Tracy; sons,
Raymond and Lorenzo (Debbie) Salazar; and grandchildren,
Sean, Alexis, and Lauren Salazar. Carmen was preceded in
death by her parents.
JUAN D. TORRES
Juan D. Torres, Sr. 63 of Lorain, OH, died Sunday, September
6, 2008, in University Hospital, Cleveland following a brief
illness. He was born June 24, 1945, in Lares, Puerto Rico.
He was a resident since coming here as a child. Mr. Torres
retired as a cook in January of this year from ARAMARK in
Brook Park. He worked there for 30 years.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain. He enjoyed
playing pool, working on cars, cooking Spanish food. He
loved to spend time with his family and friends. He will be
missed by his wife Marilyn (née Hall) Torres of Lorain, sons
Juan Domingo Luciano (Jessica) Torres, Jr., of Grande
Prairie, Texas, Francisco M.(Megan) Torres of Lorain and
Robert G. Hall of Lorain, daughters Mary L. (David) Cortes
of Lorain and Wanda (William) Plato of Spencer, WV; mother
Theresa Torres of Lorain; brothers Wilfredo Torres of Lorain
and Joseph Torres of Cleveland; sisters Carmen Rivera,
Frances Torres, Bienvenida Santiago all of Lorain, Nilda Rau
of Deerfield, Mich., Elizabeth Quinnoies of Columbia Station
and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
father Francisco L. Torres and a brother Oscar Torres.
NICACIO GARCÍA
Nicacio García, 49, of Ottawa, OH, died 12:36 p.m. Tuesday,
August 26, 2008, at St. Rita's Putnam County Ambulatory Care
Center, Glandorf. He was born December 15, 1958, in La Mora,
Mexico to the late Elias and Consuello (Sanson) García. In
February 1979, he married Felisa Ramirez, who survives in
Ottawa. Also surviving are two sons, Nicacio García Jr. of
Ottawa and José Elias García at home; two daughters, Imelda
García and Claudia García, both at home; five grandchildren,
Samiyah and Aaliyah García, Alazae Greve, and Rhianna and
Noah Moreno; sisters and brothers, María Asunsión, and Juan,
Francisco, Jovelina, María, Josefina, Elias, Isidro,
Maximiliano, Martin, and Mario García. Mr. García was a
maintenance supervisor for Hirzel Canning Co., Ottawa, and
also worked for Golden Corral, Findlay. He was a member of
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa. He loved music
and spending time with his family. He enjoyed selling
merchandise at the Fremont Flee Market.
BENITO PERALES SR.
Benito “Bennie” Perales Sr., 79, of Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully,
surrounded by familia y amigos, in his home on August 29, 2008.
Benito was one of seven children born to Angelita and Francisco Perales
on April 3, 1929, in Primera, Texas.
Benito was a golden gloves boxer from 1948 - 1951. He had a total of 105
boxing matches. In 1952, he wed Lucia Martínez. They were married for 56
happy years and had four children. Benito worked for the LOF Glass
Company for 42 years, before retiring in 1991.
Benito was an active member in the Latino community. He was the founder
and president of the Mexican American Patriotic Association. He owned
Perales Trucking, and helped build Interstate-75.
He, along with his wife Lucia, owned and operated Perales Restaurant on
Main Street in East Toledo (photo on cover). Lucia was la cocinera
tremenda.
Benito enjoyed music and dancing. He formed the Mexican bands of: Los
Alegres del Norte, La Orchestra Perales, and Conjunto
Perales. Benito was a dance and concert promoter of Tejano music,
hosting many of the events at the former Sports Arena or its Annex in
East Toledo.
He managed Los Charros del Norte, a Mexican-American folkloric
dance group and Los Imperials Mariachis. The folkloric dance
group was later continued by his daughter Lu Lu.
Benito was a loving and supporting husband, father, and grandfather. He
was always there with a helping hand and a listening ear.
He was loved and will be missed by many. Benito is survived by his wife,
Lucia; sons, Bennie Jr. (Blanca) and Francisco; daughters, Lucy “Lu Lu”
Perales and Margaret (Robert) Layne; brothers, Benjamin (Evangeline) and
Alberto; sister, Erlinda Alvarado; sister-in-law, Virginia Perales;
brother-in-law, José Montalvo Sr.; 8 grandchildren; 6
great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his parents; brothers, Alfredo, and Francisco, and sister,
Theresa Montalvo.
JUAN D. GONZÁLES
Juan D. “Johnny” Gonzáles, 50, of Toledo, OH, entered
eternal rest on July 29, 2008. Johnny graduated from Scott
High School in 1976. Johnny lived a long time of illness. He
was preceded in death by his mother, Esperanza Gonzáles;
brothers, Raymond and Freddie Gonzáles. Surviving are his
father, Raymond Sr. (Sarah); children, Vickie Williams,
Tyesha (Damion) Townsend, Nishelle Gonzáles and Juan
Gonzáles Jr.; 7 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews;
brothers, Ricky, Louis (Hope) Gonzáles and sisters, Mary
(Rodney) Cole and Joanne Gonzáles.
ISABEL MARÍA MURPHY-AGUILAR
Isabel María Murphy-Aguilar, age 60, of Lorain, OH, died on
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Community Health Partners West,
following a brief illness. She was born on January 13, 1948
in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. She lived most of her life in
Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York, until moving to Lorain 4
years ago to be with her eldest daughter. Isabel was the
family matriarch. She enjoyed taking care of her
grandchildren and anyone else who needed help.
She is survived by her daughters María I. Quiñones-Murphy,
of Lorain, Barbara González-Murphy, and Sandy Janet Murphy,
both of Brooklyn, New York, grandchildren, Eric A. Quiñones,
Desiree A. Quiñones, Adrian J. Quiñones, Jason M. González,
Gabrielle A. González, Justin A. González, Sierra A.
González and Joseph A. Ortiz, 1 brother, 1 sister, nieces,
nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by
her parents Teodoro Aguilar and María (née Tejera) Aguilar,
2 sisters, 1 brother and a nephew.
CRISPIN DE LUNA
Crispin “Pipe” DeLuna, 61, of Toledo, OH, passed away August
12, 2008, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was born
in San Antonio, Texas on October 25, 1946, to Timoteo DeLuna
and Victoria Machado. Crispin had been employed as a Union
construction worker in the Detroit area for many years. He
had a big heart and enjoyed entertaining his family and
friends. Crispin enjoyed fishing and loved his dogs.
Surviving are his wife, Yolanda; son, Gilberto DeLuna;
daughters, María (Josh Potter) DeLuna, Elena DeLuna and
Jessica Morales; brother, Enrique (Olivia) Quezada; 10
grandchildren. Crispin was preceded in death by his parents.
AGUSTIN GONZÁLES
Agustin Gonzáles, age 55, of Toledo, OH, passed away August
10, 2008, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg. Born
August 19, 1952 in Greenville, Ohio to Charles and Adela
Gonzáles. Agustin was a cook at Harborside of Sylvania and
various other nursing homes in the Toledo area. Agustin was
a graduate of Northview High School. Agustin was preceded in
death by both of his parents. Surviving are his sisters,
Jane Vásquez, Concepción Gonzáles, María (Jimmy) Gonzáles,
Diana Saunders, Brothers, Lorenzo (Thelma) Gonzáles,
Reynaldo (Dawn) Gonzáles, Leandro Gonzáles, Estevan Gonzáles,
also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
FATIMA PÉREZ GONZÁLEZ
Fatima Pérez González of Toledo, OH was born of a military
father; discipline and hard work were in her blood. A
connoisseur of many trades, Fatima helped her people while
working for the Department of Immigration; her community
while with the Toledo Police Department and the future of
this world, the children while at Toledo Public Schools and
Faith Lutheran Church as a volunteer for child care. A self
educated, Godly and extremely beautiful inside and out woman
- the true definition of a lady. She loyally worked side by
side with her husband, Rubén and children, Ruby, Kiki and
Jay Jay at Rubén and Son for more than 10 years. Family was
always the most important value to her and she could not
have contributed more to her family. She gave her life, her
love and wisdom to all that she met and knew. She passed
away on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest
Ohio, Toledo. Survived by her husband, Rubén González Sr.;
son, Rubén (Doni Marie) González Jr.; daughters, Monica
(José) González of Toledo and Jessica F. (Ulysses) González
of CA; 5 grandchildren; brothers, Jesse (Rita) Pérez, John
Pérez, Loncio Pérez and Cookie (Jessica) Pérez; sisters,
Romelia (Armando) Herrera, Janet Torres, Linda (Hector)
Herrera, Thaimi (José) Ruiz and Nancy “Nanny Goat” (John)
Sroga. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers,
Manuel Pérez Jr., Galdino Pérez, Gaston Pérez and Raúl Pérez;
sister, Clemintine Pérez.
ANGEL M. HERNÁNDEZ
Angel M. Hernández, 66, of Elyria Passed away Thursday, Aug.
7, 2008, at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph in Lorain, OH
following a brief illness. He was born in Puerto Rico on
April 28, 1941, and had been a resident of Elyria for 38
years. Angel was employed as a machine operator for Invacare
in Elyria. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the 101st
Airborne as a paratrooper. He enjoyed gardening, taking care
of wildlife, especially birds, and spending time with his
family. Angel was an avid Cleveland sports fan and
especially enjoyed the Cleveland Indians. Survivors include
his wife of 42 years, Dorothy Sue (née Arthur); sons, Duane
Hernández of Cape Coral, Fla., and John Hernández of Elyria;
granddaughter, Samantha; great-granddaughter, Aaliyah;
sisters, Alicia Smolen and Margie, both of Cleveland, and
Elizabeth Rivera, Brunilda Hernández and Miguelina Hernández,
all of Puerto Rico; and brothers, José Hernández and Sammy,
both of N.Y., Benjamin Hernández of Mass. and Miguel
Hernández Jr. of N.C. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Miguel and Marcella (née Vega) Hernández.
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