Memorials
David Louthan
Birth Date:
1981-11-18
Deceased Date:
2023-03-30
Obituary:
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, David Gene Louthan, loving son, brother, and uncle, passed away at the age of 41. David was born on November 18, 1981 in Elyria, Ohio to Margarita “Margie” and Douglas Louthan.
David is survived by his mother, Margarita Coleman; his stepfather, David Coleman; his father, Douglas Louthan; his stepmother, Freeda Louthan; his brothers: Paul (Hope) Louthan and Michael (Alyssa) Leal; nieces: Isabel and Aubrey Louthan; step-siblings; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins who are too numerous to name.
He graduated from Lexington High School in 2000. He attended The Ohio State University to pursue a mechanical engineering degree after high school. He would later attend North Central State College to pursue a degree in nursing.
David had a passion for animals, soccer, basketball, family, and friends.
He was known for his kind heart, quick wit, his bright smile, and compassion for anyone needing his help.
His love and kindness were on full display as he donated many hours of time assisting the State School for the Blind in Columbus, OH and caring for his late grandmother, Martha Garcia Carrion.
David was also an avid music lover of all old school rap music and hip-hop poetry.
Here is one of his favorite poems by the late artist Tupac Shakur.
In The Event Of My Demise, by Tupac Shakur
"In the event of my Demise
when my heart can beat no more
I Hope I Die For A Principle
or A Belief that I had Lived 4
I will die Before My Time
Because I feel the shadow's Depth
so much I wanted 2 accomplish
before I reached my Death
I have come 2 grips with the possibility
and wiped the last tear from My eyes
I Loved All who were Positive
In the event of my Demise"
David meant more to the people who love him than he ever completely understood. Those who love him find comfort that one day we will be reunited and remind him how much he meant to us all.
Please join us in celebrating his short but beautiful life at St. Peter's Parish, 104 W. 1st St., Mansfield, Ohio when viewing hours begin on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial service at Noon, with Reverend Father John Miller officiating. For those unable to attend, you can watch the live-stream of his service via this link (https://www.facebook.com/MtGileadSFH).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to help cover the costs of the funeral with any excess funds being donated to the State School for the Blind in Columbus, OH. Click on the Tribute Fund link at the bottom of his obituary to make a donation.
Snyder Funeral Homes of Mount Gilead are honored to serve David’s family and your donations and condolences may be made by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, David Gene Louthan, loving son, brother, and uncle, passed away at the age of 41. David was born on November 18, 1981 in Elyria, Ohio to Margarita “Margie” and Douglas Louthan.
David is survived by his mother, Margarita Coleman; his stepfather, David Coleman; his father, Douglas Louthan; his stepmother, Freeda Louthan; his brothers: Paul (Hope) Louthan and Michael (Alyssa) Leal; nieces: Isabel and Aubrey Louthan; step-siblings; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins who are too numerous to name.
He graduated from Lexington High School in 2000. He attended The Ohio State University to pursue a mechanical engineering degree after high school. He would later attend North Central State College to pursue a degree in nursing.
David had a passion for animals, soccer, basketball, family, and friends.
He was known for his kind heart, quick wit, his bright smile, and compassion for anyone needing his help.
His love and kindness were on full display as he donated many hours of time assisting the State School for the Blind in Columbus, OH and caring for his late grandmother, Martha Garcia Carrion.
David was also an avid music lover of all old school rap music and hip-hop poetry.
Here is one of his favorite poems by the late artist Tupac Shakur.
In The Event Of My Demise, by Tupac Shakur
"In the event of my Demise
when my heart can beat no more
I Hope I Die For A Principle
or A Belief that I had Lived 4
I will die Before My Time
Because I feel the shadow's Depth
so much I wanted 2 accomplish
before I reached my Death
I have come 2 grips with the possibility
and wiped the last tear from My eyes
I Loved All who were Positive
In the event of my Demise"
David meant more to the people who love him than he ever completely understood. Those who love him find comfort that one day we will be reunited and remind him how much he meant to us all.
Please join us in celebrating his short but beautiful life at St. Peter's Parish, 104 W. 1st St., Mansfield, Ohio when viewing hours begin on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial service at Noon, with Reverend Father John Miller officiating. For those unable to attend, you can watch the live-stream of his service via this link (https://www.facebook.com/MtGileadSFH).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to help cover the costs of the funeral with any excess funds being donated to the State School for the Blind in Columbus, OH. Click on the Tribute Fund link at the bottom of his obituary to make a donation.
Snyder Funeral Homes of Mount Gilead are honored to serve David’s family and your donations and condolences may be made by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
There are currently no tributes.
Alan Schauck
Birth Date:
1957-04-25
Deceased Date:
2024-04-23
Obituary:
Alan H. Shauck, 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Lorain, Ohio. He was born to Robert and Barbara Shauck (nee Hanson) on April 25, 1957 in Lima, Ohio.
Al graduated from Marion L. Steele in 1975. He began his career at Edwards Tree Service, then Ecotree Service. Al was very passionate about his work; early in his career he became a certified arborist. He was past president of the Ohio Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture and was the current Vice President of the Ohio Independent Arborists Association. He advanced to become a self-employed consulting arborist; most recently working with Oberlin College.
Al enjoyed spending time riding his Harley, gun collecting, reading, cooking, music, nature and woodworking. He had a variety of skills and enjoyed helping family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Yolanda Shauck (nee Contreras), daughter Chloe Shauck, son Jacob Shauck, sisters Cindy Cole (Tim), Sandy Feicht (Dave), brother Jim Shauck (Mindy), many brother -in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and his best buddy Max (dog). He will be dearly missed by many.
Family will be receiving friends from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1st at Dovin & Reber Jones Funeral Home, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Amherst, Ohio 44001. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home beginning at 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Al Shauck Memorial Education Fund. Checks can be made payable to OIAA (Ohio Independent Arborist Association) and mailed to 18288 Madison Road Middlefield, OH 44062 or through https://ohioarborist.org/.
Alan H. Shauck, 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Lorain, Ohio. He was born to Robert and Barbara Shauck (nee Hanson) on April 25, 1957 in Lima, Ohio.
Al graduated from Marion L. Steele in 1975. He began his career at Edwards Tree Service, then Ecotree Service. Al was very passionate about his work; early in his career he became a certified arborist. He was past president of the Ohio Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture and was the current Vice President of the Ohio Independent Arborists Association. He advanced to become a self-employed consulting arborist; most recently working with Oberlin College.
Al enjoyed spending time riding his Harley, gun collecting, reading, cooking, music, nature and woodworking. He had a variety of skills and enjoyed helping family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Yolanda Shauck (nee Contreras), daughter Chloe Shauck, son Jacob Shauck, sisters Cindy Cole (Tim), Sandy Feicht (Dave), brother Jim Shauck (Mindy), many brother -in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and his best buddy Max (dog). He will be dearly missed by many.
Family will be receiving friends from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1st at Dovin & Reber Jones Funeral Home, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Amherst, Ohio 44001. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home beginning at 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Al Shauck Memorial Education Fund. Checks can be made payable to OIAA (Ohio Independent Arborist Association) and mailed to 18288 Madison Road Middlefield, OH 44062 or through https://ohioarborist.org/.
There are currently no tributes.
Joaquina Carrion
Birth Date:
1939-08-21
Deceased Date:
2023-02-10
Obituary:
Joaquina Carrión was born on August 21, 1939 to Hermógenes and Pilar Carrión in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. Joaquina was the ninth of fourteen children. Hers was and is a very close-knit family, her parents, siblings, their families and their extended family. Her family came to live in Lorain, Ohio when Joaquina was about twelve or thirteen years old. At that time, Sacred Heart Chapel was a mission where our brothers, priests and sisters ministered together. She became very involved in the Cenacle and a member of the Missionary Cenacle Apostolate when she was fifteen in 1954. As Joaquina said, “The sisters invited me to be part of their team… It was a great experience. I was about 15 years old and I knew this work was very appealing to me.”
She wrote to Mother Sebastian when she was sixteen and said, “My chief purpose of writing this letter is to tell you a little about myself. I have always liked the way the sisters work and everything. I’ve always liked the vocation of Sisterhood. With all my heart, I would always want to be a sister. I’m sure that that is the best life anybody could have. I would like to enter the community next August if you will permit me to… I will pray for you, too. Will you please pray for me?”. She was very close to Sr. Marie Jean and Father Gerard. They thought very highly of Joaquina. She mentions many of the priests and sisters in her letters. Because Joaquina was very young she was encouraged to wait before entering, but she persisted, and entered our community on August 5, 1956. In the Novitiate, she received the name of Sr. Mary Gerard of the Crucifixion. She made her first profession on March 25, 1958 and her perpetual profession of vows on March 25, 1963.
Joaquina received a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Puerto Rico in 1972 and a Masters in Social Work from Fordham University in 1974 with a concentration on community organizing. Joaquina had a wide educational experience culturally. She participated in many workshops, courses, conferences, and experiences in Latin America, such as El Salvador, Guatemala, Cuba, and Peru. She was part of a group that went to Cuba in 1989 as part of a delegation at the invitation of the Episcopal Conference of Cuba. It was the largest official delegation of Catholics to visit Cuba in 30 years.
Joaquina also served our MSBT community in many ways. She was appointed to the MSBT Endowment Board, elected to leadership as a General Councilor, and participated in various standing committees and ad hoc committees over the years.
Sr. Joaquina’s missionary life was full. Her first assignment was to our mission in Ponce, Puerto Rico from 1960 to 1966. Next, she was missioned to Long Island City, New York and then to the San Juan area working at Catholic Social Services in Roosevelt, Puerto Rico. During that time, she studied at the Catholic University Puerto Rico and after graduation she was assigned to Catholic Social Services in San Juan.
From 1972 to 1974, she studied at Fordham University and lived in our Cenacle in 80th Street. After graduation, Joaquina served in Catholic Social Services in New York until 1977.
1n 1977, She was missioned to Casa del Carmen, Hispanic Ministry, in Philadelphia. In 1979, she was missioned to Parish Social Ministry in Sacred Heart Parish in Lorain, Ohio, her home parish.
From 1982-85, along with her ministry at Catholic Social Services in Lorain, Joaquina became part of the team developing the Program for Lay Ministers and the permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio. This program was in response to the spiritual, cultural and language needs of the 35,000 Hispanic Catholics in the Diocese. She was thrilled to be part of this effort because she saw the development and strengthening of the role of the laity as so integral to our charism.
In 1985, she was appointed as the Diocesan Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Cleveland. In requesting Sr. Joaquina for the this position, Bishop Pilla wrote to the General Councilor saying, “Sr. Joaquina emerges as the best qualified for the position. Her knowledge of the Diocese as well as her national and international contacts are invaluable. She would be the first Hispanic, as well as the first woman, to hold this position in the Diocese. It is anticipated that such an appointment would be most favorably received, especially by the Hispanic community.”
She was seen as a treasure to the Hispanic Community in Cleveland. In an article in the Diocesan publication, they wrote, “Like all wonderful gems, her brilliance and clarity shine through and brighten the lives of all those around her. Joaquina was elected to our General Council in 1998 and served until 2003 in that role. She then took a time of Sabbatical at Sangre de Cristo Center, which she found renewing.
From 2004 to 2018, she served as the Associate Protector of the Mission, and later as the General Protector of the Mission, of Los Centros Sor Isolina in Puerto Rico where the goal was to work collaboratively with the Centros’ staff and Board to ensure Mission Effectiveness. She saw the empowerment of the Laity as key in achieving that goal.
In 2010, Trinity College of Puerto Rico celebrated its seventeenth graduation and dedicated the graduation to Sister Joaquina for her commitment and dedication to this alternative to education for their youth and adult population and in gratitude for her support to the faculty and students. Joaquina understood from personal experience the challenges that students faced at times regarding their education. She often shared that her own educational struggle when she moved to the States. She was quoted as saying, ‘We must improve the quality of our children’s education. Without a good education the domino effect comes into play- low education leads to low employment leads to low self-worth can lead to violence, drugs, crime, etc.”
In the Fall of 2017 Sr. Joaquina felt it was time to come to the Motherhouse. It was the year of Hurricane Maria. She wanted to see the year through until June 30, 2018. Joaquina came to the Motherhouse to live in July 2018 and was missioned to the ministry of Prayer in 2020. In September of 2020, as she became weaker, Sister Joaquina was missioned to Mother Boniface Missionary Cenacle at Wesley.
When Sister Joaquina wrote to Mother Marie to request permission to take her Final Vows in 1963, she said, “ As I have prayed, I will continue praying that God give me all the necessary years to serve Him as I should. I hope to cooperate with these graces so that I may be a true Missionary Servant and daughter of Father Judge.”
We have been witnesses to Sister Joaquina’s life in community and mission and to the gift she was to her family, to the Cenacle Family and to the People of God. We are so grateful to the Triune God for Joaquina’s life as a Missionary Servant of the Most Blessed Trinity.
Joaquina Carrión was born on August 21, 1939 to Hermógenes and Pilar Carrión in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. Joaquina was the ninth of fourteen children. Hers was and is a very close-knit family, her parents, siblings, their families and their extended family. Her family came to live in Lorain, Ohio when Joaquina was about twelve or thirteen years old. At that time, Sacred Heart Chapel was a mission where our brothers, priests and sisters ministered together. She became very involved in the Cenacle and a member of the Missionary Cenacle Apostolate when she was fifteen in 1954. As Joaquina said, “The sisters invited me to be part of their team… It was a great experience. I was about 15 years old and I knew this work was very appealing to me.”
She wrote to Mother Sebastian when she was sixteen and said, “My chief purpose of writing this letter is to tell you a little about myself. I have always liked the way the sisters work and everything. I’ve always liked the vocation of Sisterhood. With all my heart, I would always want to be a sister. I’m sure that that is the best life anybody could have. I would like to enter the community next August if you will permit me to… I will pray for you, too. Will you please pray for me?”. She was very close to Sr. Marie Jean and Father Gerard. They thought very highly of Joaquina. She mentions many of the priests and sisters in her letters. Because Joaquina was very young she was encouraged to wait before entering, but she persisted, and entered our community on August 5, 1956. In the Novitiate, she received the name of Sr. Mary Gerard of the Crucifixion. She made her first profession on March 25, 1958 and her perpetual profession of vows on March 25, 1963.
Joaquina received a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Puerto Rico in 1972 and a Masters in Social Work from Fordham University in 1974 with a concentration on community organizing. Joaquina had a wide educational experience culturally. She participated in many workshops, courses, conferences, and experiences in Latin America, such as El Salvador, Guatemala, Cuba, and Peru. She was part of a group that went to Cuba in 1989 as part of a delegation at the invitation of the Episcopal Conference of Cuba. It was the largest official delegation of Catholics to visit Cuba in 30 years.
Joaquina also served our MSBT community in many ways. She was appointed to the MSBT Endowment Board, elected to leadership as a General Councilor, and participated in various standing committees and ad hoc committees over the years.
Sr. Joaquina’s missionary life was full. Her first assignment was to our mission in Ponce, Puerto Rico from 1960 to 1966. Next, she was missioned to Long Island City, New York and then to the San Juan area working at Catholic Social Services in Roosevelt, Puerto Rico. During that time, she studied at the Catholic University Puerto Rico and after graduation she was assigned to Catholic Social Services in San Juan.
From 1972 to 1974, she studied at Fordham University and lived in our Cenacle in 80th Street. After graduation, Joaquina served in Catholic Social Services in New York until 1977.
1n 1977, She was missioned to Casa del Carmen, Hispanic Ministry, in Philadelphia. In 1979, she was missioned to Parish Social Ministry in Sacred Heart Parish in Lorain, Ohio, her home parish.
From 1982-85, along with her ministry at Catholic Social Services in Lorain, Joaquina became part of the team developing the Program for Lay Ministers and the permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio. This program was in response to the spiritual, cultural and language needs of the 35,000 Hispanic Catholics in the Diocese. She was thrilled to be part of this effort because she saw the development and strengthening of the role of the laity as so integral to our charism.
In 1985, she was appointed as the Diocesan Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Cleveland. In requesting Sr. Joaquina for the this position, Bishop Pilla wrote to the General Councilor saying, “Sr. Joaquina emerges as the best qualified for the position. Her knowledge of the Diocese as well as her national and international contacts are invaluable. She would be the first Hispanic, as well as the first woman, to hold this position in the Diocese. It is anticipated that such an appointment would be most favorably received, especially by the Hispanic community.”
She was seen as a treasure to the Hispanic Community in Cleveland. In an article in the Diocesan publication, they wrote, “Like all wonderful gems, her brilliance and clarity shine through and brighten the lives of all those around her. Joaquina was elected to our General Council in 1998 and served until 2003 in that role. She then took a time of Sabbatical at Sangre de Cristo Center, which she found renewing.
From 2004 to 2018, she served as the Associate Protector of the Mission, and later as the General Protector of the Mission, of Los Centros Sor Isolina in Puerto Rico where the goal was to work collaboratively with the Centros’ staff and Board to ensure Mission Effectiveness. She saw the empowerment of the Laity as key in achieving that goal.
In 2010, Trinity College of Puerto Rico celebrated its seventeenth graduation and dedicated the graduation to Sister Joaquina for her commitment and dedication to this alternative to education for their youth and adult population and in gratitude for her support to the faculty and students. Joaquina understood from personal experience the challenges that students faced at times regarding their education. She often shared that her own educational struggle when she moved to the States. She was quoted as saying, ‘We must improve the quality of our children’s education. Without a good education the domino effect comes into play- low education leads to low employment leads to low self-worth can lead to violence, drugs, crime, etc.”
In the Fall of 2017 Sr. Joaquina felt it was time to come to the Motherhouse. It was the year of Hurricane Maria. She wanted to see the year through until June 30, 2018. Joaquina came to the Motherhouse to live in July 2018 and was missioned to the ministry of Prayer in 2020. In September of 2020, as she became weaker, Sister Joaquina was missioned to Mother Boniface Missionary Cenacle at Wesley.
When Sister Joaquina wrote to Mother Marie to request permission to take her Final Vows in 1963, she said, “ As I have prayed, I will continue praying that God give me all the necessary years to serve Him as I should. I hope to cooperate with these graces so that I may be a true Missionary Servant and daughter of Father Judge.”
We have been witnesses to Sister Joaquina’s life in community and mission and to the gift she was to her family, to the Cenacle Family and to the People of God. We are so grateful to the Triune God for Joaquina’s life as a Missionary Servant of the Most Blessed Trinity.
Idalia Contreras-Kaniaris
- February 28th, 2024
A year has gone by since your passing. Tia, your presence, love, smiles will be deeply missed. I still remember the day you left to become a nun. You were so young.
In reading your obituary, I am so proud of all of your accomplishments. You left a tremendous legacy.
Love you forever. May your memory be eternal ????
Robert Perez, Jr.
Birth Date:
1975-08-15
Deceased Date:
2000-05-15
Obituary:
August 15th, 1975 - May 15th, 2000
Robert enjoyed jogging, and playing baseball, softball and basketball. He was a member of House of Praise International Church, Lorain; Ohio Troopers Coalition; Ohio State Troopers Association; Troopers for Safer Ohio; and Ohio Troopers for Caring.
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Robert Perez Jr., 24, trooper at Milan Post
-LORAIN - Trooper Robert Perez Jr., 24, of Lorain, died Monday, May 15, 2000. at clevalnd MetroHealth Medical Center from injuries received in an accident on the Ohio Turnpike while on duty.
He was born on Aug. 15, 1975, in Lorain, where he was a lifelong resident. He was a 1994 graduate of Admiral King High School where he played football and was involved with the Ohio Work Education porgram, which allowed him to volunteer in municpal court. In 1994, he joined the Vermilllion Police Explorers Post 425, where he volunteered in law enforcement.
He served with the Army National Guard in Akron from January 1996-September 1997. In 1998, he was a corrections officer with the Lorain Police Department and in 1999, was a graduate of Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy in Columbus. After graduation he began working for Ohio State Highway Patrol Post 72 on April 4, 1999, and in March 2000 was transferred to Milan Post 90 on the Ohio Turnpike. He also was a security guard for Midway Mall, Elyria, and Cedar Point, Sandusky.
He was a member of House of Praise International Church, Lorain; Ohio Troopers Coalition; Ohio State Troopers Association; Troopers for Safer Ohio; and Ohio Troopers for Caring. He enjoyed jogging, and playing baseball, softball and basketball.
He is survived by his mother, Anita Carrion of Lorain; his father, Robert Perez Sr. of Columbus; one brother, Anthony Perez of Columbus; one sister, Amanda Perez of Lorain; maternal grandparents, Domingo Carrion of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and Martha Carrion of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and paternal grandparents, Maximino Perez and Carmen Perez of San Lorenzo.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9pm today at House of Praise International Church, 4321 Elyria Ave., Lorain. Services will be 11am Thursday at Church on the North Coast, 4125 Leavitt Road, Lorain, with the Rev. Gilbert Silva officiating.
Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township. Dovin Funeral Home, Lorain, is in charge of the arrangements.
August 15th, 1975 - May 15th, 2000
Robert enjoyed jogging, and playing baseball, softball and basketball. He was a member of House of Praise International Church, Lorain; Ohio Troopers Coalition; Ohio State Troopers Association; Troopers for Safer Ohio; and Ohio Troopers for Caring.
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Robert Perez Jr., 24, trooper at Milan Post
-LORAIN - Trooper Robert Perez Jr., 24, of Lorain, died Monday, May 15, 2000. at clevalnd MetroHealth Medical Center from injuries received in an accident on the Ohio Turnpike while on duty.
He was born on Aug. 15, 1975, in Lorain, where he was a lifelong resident. He was a 1994 graduate of Admiral King High School where he played football and was involved with the Ohio Work Education porgram, which allowed him to volunteer in municpal court. In 1994, he joined the Vermilllion Police Explorers Post 425, where he volunteered in law enforcement.
He served with the Army National Guard in Akron from January 1996-September 1997. In 1998, he was a corrections officer with the Lorain Police Department and in 1999, was a graduate of Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy in Columbus. After graduation he began working for Ohio State Highway Patrol Post 72 on April 4, 1999, and in March 2000 was transferred to Milan Post 90 on the Ohio Turnpike. He also was a security guard for Midway Mall, Elyria, and Cedar Point, Sandusky.
He was a member of House of Praise International Church, Lorain; Ohio Troopers Coalition; Ohio State Troopers Association; Troopers for Safer Ohio; and Ohio Troopers for Caring. He enjoyed jogging, and playing baseball, softball and basketball.
He is survived by his mother, Anita Carrion of Lorain; his father, Robert Perez Sr. of Columbus; one brother, Anthony Perez of Columbus; one sister, Amanda Perez of Lorain; maternal grandparents, Domingo Carrion of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and Martha Carrion of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and paternal grandparents, Maximino Perez and Carmen Perez of San Lorenzo.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9pm today at House of Praise International Church, 4321 Elyria Ave., Lorain. Services will be 11am Thursday at Church on the North Coast, 4125 Leavitt Road, Lorain, with the Rev. Gilbert Silva officiating.
Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township. Dovin Funeral Home, Lorain, is in charge of the arrangements.
There are currently no tributes.
Pilar Carrion
Birth Date:
1907-04-01
Deceased Date:
1993-09-16
Obituary:
April 1st, 1907 - September 16th, 1993
Pilar Carrion is the loving matriarch of the Carrion Family. Together, she and her husband Hermogenes created the "14 Strong".
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Dona Pilar Carrion, 86, of Lorain, died Thursday morning, Sept. 16, 1993 in Oakhills Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Barrio Quebrada Honda, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, moving to Lorain in 1951 with her husband and their 14 children.
Dona Pilar, with her late husband Don Hermogenes, was a founder of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain, which serves mostly the Hispanic-American community. She was active in variouschurch organizations, particularly the Sociedad de Damas and the Sociedad del Altar y del Rosario. She was a life member of La Legion de Maria. Dona Pilar enjoyed taking care ofher church garden.
Survivors include sons Domingo of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Luis of Orlando, Fla, Ignacio of San Lorenzo of Puerto Rico, Felix, Genaro and Felipe, all of Lorain; daughters Ernesta Contreras, Felisa Solis, Paulita Ergh and Maria Berrios, all of Lorain, Selsa Torres of Lares, Puerto Rico, Isabel Van deVenter of Saline, Mich, Regina Medina of Fort Lauderdale and Sister Joaquina Carrion, M.S.B.T. of Cleveland; brother, Otilio Torres of Caguas,Puerto Rico and Aurelia Munoz of Lorain; 60 grandchildren and 74 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters Inocencia Rodriguez and Ernestina Rogers.
Friends may call from 3 to 9pm Friday in the John J. Gluvna Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain. Service will be at 8:15am Saturday in the funeral chapel, followed by a 9am Mass at Sacred Heart Chapel. The Rev. Rob Reidy, pastor, and Deacon Rev. Don Prudo Vicens will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
April 1st, 1907 - September 16th, 1993
Pilar Carrion is the loving matriarch of the Carrion Family. Together, she and her husband Hermogenes created the "14 Strong".
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Dona Pilar Carrion, 86, of Lorain, died Thursday morning, Sept. 16, 1993 in Oakhills Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Barrio Quebrada Honda, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, moving to Lorain in 1951 with her husband and their 14 children.
Dona Pilar, with her late husband Don Hermogenes, was a founder of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain, which serves mostly the Hispanic-American community. She was active in variouschurch organizations, particularly the Sociedad de Damas and the Sociedad del Altar y del Rosario. She was a life member of La Legion de Maria. Dona Pilar enjoyed taking care ofher church garden.
Survivors include sons Domingo of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Luis of Orlando, Fla, Ignacio of San Lorenzo of Puerto Rico, Felix, Genaro and Felipe, all of Lorain; daughters Ernesta Contreras, Felisa Solis, Paulita Ergh and Maria Berrios, all of Lorain, Selsa Torres of Lares, Puerto Rico, Isabel Van deVenter of Saline, Mich, Regina Medina of Fort Lauderdale and Sister Joaquina Carrion, M.S.B.T. of Cleveland; brother, Otilio Torres of Caguas,Puerto Rico and Aurelia Munoz of Lorain; 60 grandchildren and 74 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters Inocencia Rodriguez and Ernestina Rogers.
Friends may call from 3 to 9pm Friday in the John J. Gluvna Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain. Service will be at 8:15am Saturday in the funeral chapel, followed by a 9am Mass at Sacred Heart Chapel. The Rev. Rob Reidy, pastor, and Deacon Rev. Don Prudo Vicens will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
There are currently no tributes.
Paulita Ergh (Carrion)
Birth Date:
1941-01-26
Deceased Date:
2003-06-27
Obituary:
January 26th, 1941 - June 27th, 2003
Polly was known as the nurse of the family. She was incredibly emphathetic and had the most beautiful smile. She was so special that our Lord decided he wanted her with him before her family was ready to let her go. She was so kind and enjoyed taking care of her family members and friends when they were in ill or in need of her nursing knowledge. She was an avid crafter who took special interest in latch-hook rugs and needlepoint. She enjoyed riding her tandem bike with her husband George, swimming at the Y, boating, and lake fishing.
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PAULITA ERGH (nee Carrion), age 62, of Lorain, died Friday June 27, 2003 at her residence while under the care of the Hospice of the Western Reserve following an extended battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Mrs. Ergh was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on January 26, 1941 and had been a resident of Lorain since the early 1950’s.
She was a 1961 graduate of Lorain High School and went on to complete the three year curriculum at Maumee Valley Hospital School of Nursing. She graduated from that institution in 1964 with state certification as a Registered Nurse.
Mrs. Ergh was employed as a nurse with the Lorain City Health Department for more than thirteen years retiring in 1994. She had previously been employed by Doctor Florencio E. Yuzon of Lorain as well as Lorain Community Hospital and Saint Joseph Hospital.
She was an avid crafter who took special interest in latch-hook rugs and needlepoint. She was a former participant in the Amherst Adult Soccer League who also enjoyed swimming, boating, and lake fishing.
Mrs. Ergh was a parishioner of the Catholic Church of St. Peter and was also a member of the Ohio Nurse’s Association.
Survivors include her husband of 38 years: George, daughters: Michelle Ergh-Curran of Newton, Massachusetts, and Tanya Ergh of Detroit, Michigan, sons: Michael Ergh of Amherst and Paul Ergh of Copley, Ohio, three grandchildren, brothers: Domingo, Ignacio, Felix, Genaro, Felipe, and Luis, as well as sisters: Ernesta Contreras, Inocencia Carrion, Felisa Solis-Ortiz, Sr. Joaquina Carrion, M.S.B.T., Isabel Van de Venter, Regina Medina, and Maria C. Berrios. She was preceded in death by her parents: Hermogenes and Pilar (nee Torres) Carrion.
January 26th, 1941 - June 27th, 2003
Polly was known as the nurse of the family. She was incredibly emphathetic and had the most beautiful smile. She was so special that our Lord decided he wanted her with him before her family was ready to let her go. She was so kind and enjoyed taking care of her family members and friends when they were in ill or in need of her nursing knowledge. She was an avid crafter who took special interest in latch-hook rugs and needlepoint. She enjoyed riding her tandem bike with her husband George, swimming at the Y, boating, and lake fishing.
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PAULITA ERGH (nee Carrion), age 62, of Lorain, died Friday June 27, 2003 at her residence while under the care of the Hospice of the Western Reserve following an extended battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Mrs. Ergh was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on January 26, 1941 and had been a resident of Lorain since the early 1950’s.
She was a 1961 graduate of Lorain High School and went on to complete the three year curriculum at Maumee Valley Hospital School of Nursing. She graduated from that institution in 1964 with state certification as a Registered Nurse.
Mrs. Ergh was employed as a nurse with the Lorain City Health Department for more than thirteen years retiring in 1994. She had previously been employed by Doctor Florencio E. Yuzon of Lorain as well as Lorain Community Hospital and Saint Joseph Hospital.
She was an avid crafter who took special interest in latch-hook rugs and needlepoint. She was a former participant in the Amherst Adult Soccer League who also enjoyed swimming, boating, and lake fishing.
Mrs. Ergh was a parishioner of the Catholic Church of St. Peter and was also a member of the Ohio Nurse’s Association.
Survivors include her husband of 38 years: George, daughters: Michelle Ergh-Curran of Newton, Massachusetts, and Tanya Ergh of Detroit, Michigan, sons: Michael Ergh of Amherst and Paul Ergh of Copley, Ohio, three grandchildren, brothers: Domingo, Ignacio, Felix, Genaro, Felipe, and Luis, as well as sisters: Ernesta Contreras, Inocencia Carrion, Felisa Solis-Ortiz, Sr. Joaquina Carrion, M.S.B.T., Isabel Van de Venter, Regina Medina, and Maria C. Berrios. She was preceded in death by her parents: Hermogenes and Pilar (nee Torres) Carrion.
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Maria "Conchita" Carrion (Solis)
Birth Date:
1927-10-03
Deceased Date:
2014-04-26
Obituary:
October 3rd, 1927 - April 26th, 2014
Her entire life, Maria was a homemaker that was very devoted to the well being of her family. In recent years, they affectionately called her "Cyber Granny" because of her passion for staying in touch with her children and siblings, all over the world, via email and Skype. Every morning after her daily prayers, she routinely spent time catching up on current events through the internet and also reading the updates of her family and friends on Facebook.
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LORAIN - Maria "Conchita" (nee Solis) Carrion, age 86, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her children.Born on October 3, 1927, in Mexico, she came to Lorain in 1949 and has lived here ever since.
Her entire life, Maria was a homemaker that was very devoted to the well being of her family. In recent years, they affectionately called her "Cyber Granny" because of her passion for staying in touch with her children and siblings, all over the world, via email and Skype. Every morning after her daily prayers, she routinely spent time catching up on current events through the internet and also reading the updates of her family and friends on Facebook.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain, and the Senior Center at El Centro.Maria is survived by her sons; Ben, of Irvine, Calif,, Alberto, Lynchburg, Va., Gabriel (Shar), of Lindale, Texas, and Martin (Lidia), Barcelona, Spain; her daughters, Maria Carrion, Lorain, Olivia (Paul) Harvey, Falmouth, Mass. and Isabel (Tomas) Pallens, of Lorain; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Leandro Solis and Antonio Solis; and her sister, Jesusa Solis, all of Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Solis and Saturnina Servin; her brothers, Alberto, Jose and Andres Solis; and her sisters, Dolores and Teresa Solis.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m.on Monday, April 28, 2014, at the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Amherst.
Closing prayers will be held on Tuesday, April 29 at 8:45 a.m. at the funeral center followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Ave. Lorain. Rev. Fr. William Thaden, Pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/morningjournal/obituary.aspx?n=maria-carrion-conchita-solis&pid=170823196&#sthash.CUKzHjQp.dpuf
October 3rd, 1927 - April 26th, 2014
Her entire life, Maria was a homemaker that was very devoted to the well being of her family. In recent years, they affectionately called her "Cyber Granny" because of her passion for staying in touch with her children and siblings, all over the world, via email and Skype. Every morning after her daily prayers, she routinely spent time catching up on current events through the internet and also reading the updates of her family and friends on Facebook.
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LORAIN - Maria "Conchita" (nee Solis) Carrion, age 86, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her children.Born on October 3, 1927, in Mexico, she came to Lorain in 1949 and has lived here ever since.
Her entire life, Maria was a homemaker that was very devoted to the well being of her family. In recent years, they affectionately called her "Cyber Granny" because of her passion for staying in touch with her children and siblings, all over the world, via email and Skype. Every morning after her daily prayers, she routinely spent time catching up on current events through the internet and also reading the updates of her family and friends on Facebook.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain, and the Senior Center at El Centro.Maria is survived by her sons; Ben, of Irvine, Calif,, Alberto, Lynchburg, Va., Gabriel (Shar), of Lindale, Texas, and Martin (Lidia), Barcelona, Spain; her daughters, Maria Carrion, Lorain, Olivia (Paul) Harvey, Falmouth, Mass. and Isabel (Tomas) Pallens, of Lorain; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Leandro Solis and Antonio Solis; and her sister, Jesusa Solis, all of Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Solis and Saturnina Servin; her brothers, Alberto, Jose and Andres Solis; and her sisters, Dolores and Teresa Solis.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m.on Monday, April 28, 2014, at the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Amherst.
Closing prayers will be held on Tuesday, April 29 at 8:45 a.m. at the funeral center followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Ave. Lorain. Rev. Fr. William Thaden, Pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/morningjournal/obituary.aspx?n=maria-carrion-conchita-solis&pid=170823196&#sthash.CUKzHjQp.dpuf
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Jamie Contreras
Birth Date:
1970-12-03
Deceased Date:
2014-05-12
Obituary:
December 3rd, 1970 - May 12th, 2014
Jamie had such a wonderful personality, he was funny, kind and had a huge heart. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians and Browns. He enjoyed playing baseball and softball on summer leagues.
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SHEFFIELD LAKE – Jamie P. Contreras, age 43, of Sheffield Lake, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014.
Born on December 3, 1970, Jamie attended Lorain High School.
For many years he worked as a cement finisher at various concrete companies, most recently having worked for Baxter Concrete.
Jamie had such a wonderful personality, he was funny, kind and had a huge heart. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians and Browns. He enjoyed playing baseball and softball on summer leagues.
Jamie is survived by his sons, Jordan and Chase; his daughters, Madysin and Skylar; and his loving parents, who will miss him forever, Fernando ""Pete"", of Lorain and Sue (Larry) Nagy, of Florence Twp.; his loving companion, Shelly Huhn; brothers, Tony, of Sheffield Lake, Joey (Tina) of Taylorsville, KY, Jonathan, of Lorain and David Rebok, of Lorain; his paternal grandmother, Ernesta Contreras, of Lorain and his maternal grandmother, Irene Nemeth, of Sheffield Lake.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Fernando Contreras, his maternal grandfather, Barney Nemeth; his uncle, Bob Nemeth; his aunt, Cathy Nemeth; his nephew, Brandon Contreras and his cousin, Shane Sturtevant.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 5:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Amherst. Funeral services will be conducted by Deacon Lou Maldonado.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com
Published in The Morning Journal on May 16, 2014
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December 3rd, 1970 - May 12th, 2014
Jamie had such a wonderful personality, he was funny, kind and had a huge heart. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians and Browns. He enjoyed playing baseball and softball on summer leagues.
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SHEFFIELD LAKE – Jamie P. Contreras, age 43, of Sheffield Lake, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014.
Born on December 3, 1970, Jamie attended Lorain High School.
For many years he worked as a cement finisher at various concrete companies, most recently having worked for Baxter Concrete.
Jamie had such a wonderful personality, he was funny, kind and had a huge heart. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians and Browns. He enjoyed playing baseball and softball on summer leagues.
Jamie is survived by his sons, Jordan and Chase; his daughters, Madysin and Skylar; and his loving parents, who will miss him forever, Fernando ""Pete"", of Lorain and Sue (Larry) Nagy, of Florence Twp.; his loving companion, Shelly Huhn; brothers, Tony, of Sheffield Lake, Joey (Tina) of Taylorsville, KY, Jonathan, of Lorain and David Rebok, of Lorain; his paternal grandmother, Ernesta Contreras, of Lorain and his maternal grandmother, Irene Nemeth, of Sheffield Lake.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Fernando Contreras, his maternal grandfather, Barney Nemeth; his uncle, Bob Nemeth; his aunt, Cathy Nemeth; his nephew, Brandon Contreras and his cousin, Shane Sturtevant.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 5:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Amherst. Funeral services will be conducted by Deacon Lou Maldonado.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com
Published in The Morning Journal on May 16, 2014
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Inocencia "Selsa" Torres (Carrion)
Birth Date:
1935-07-28
Deceased Date:
2016-02-27
Obituary:
July 28th, 1935 - February 27th, 2016
Selsa was a devoted Catholic, member of La Parroquia de Lares Puerto Rico. She loved her church and her bible. She participated in various women's prayer groups. She prayed the rosary every night and enjoyed reading the bible. She participated in various bible study groups and was proud to have completed a one year bible course.
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Inocencia Carrion Torres (Selsa) passed away peacefully Saturday morning Feburary 27, 2016. She was born on July 28, 1935 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. She moved with her family to Lorain, Ohio. Later, she moved back to Puerto Rico with her husband and children.
Selsa was a devoted Catholic, member of La Parroquia de Lares Puerto Rico. She loved her church and her bible. She participated in various women's prayer groups. She prayed the rosary every night and enjoyed reading the bible. She participated in various bible study groups and was proud to have completed a one year bible course.
Selsa worked outside her home in various businesses as a sales person. She was able to obtain her high school diploma by completing her GED and she was very proud of completing the course "Curso de Vendedor General Merdadeo".
Selsa loved her family, friends and her neighbors. She is survived by her husband Jorge Perez; her children, Trini (Aguadilla Puerto Rico), David (Chicago, IL), MaryLou (Gainesville, FL), Piri (Arecibo, Puerto Rico) and Maribel (Aguadilla, Puerto Rico; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; her brothers Domingo, Felix, Luis; her sisters Ernesta (Tita), Joaquina (Quini), Felisa (Cita), Regina (Regi), Isabel (Isabelita) and Maria (Conchi). She was preceded in death by her parents: Hermogenes and Pilar Carrion-Torres, brother Yoli, Genaro, Felipe (Pito) and her sister Paulita.
Selsa loved to exercise and eat healthy. She was known in the town of Lares for her daily walks. She organized a group of friends who would get up faithfully at 5am five days a week and walk for one hour. She loved to read and participated in health courses for Diabetes. She was fashionable but humble. She never left home without her red lipstick. She loved her Carrion family dearly. She loved to joke and always saw the bright things in life. She was always there to help others.
The family will receive friends and family on Wednesday, March 1, 2016 from 1pm-8pm at Funeraria La Santa Cruz, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Ther interment will follow at Cementerio Veterano Aguadilla, Puerto Rico March 2, 2016 at 1:00pm. Closing prayers will be led by Sister Joaquina Carrion.
July 28th, 1935 - February 27th, 2016
Selsa was a devoted Catholic, member of La Parroquia de Lares Puerto Rico. She loved her church and her bible. She participated in various women's prayer groups. She prayed the rosary every night and enjoyed reading the bible. She participated in various bible study groups and was proud to have completed a one year bible course.
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Inocencia Carrion Torres (Selsa) passed away peacefully Saturday morning Feburary 27, 2016. She was born on July 28, 1935 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. She moved with her family to Lorain, Ohio. Later, she moved back to Puerto Rico with her husband and children.
Selsa was a devoted Catholic, member of La Parroquia de Lares Puerto Rico. She loved her church and her bible. She participated in various women's prayer groups. She prayed the rosary every night and enjoyed reading the bible. She participated in various bible study groups and was proud to have completed a one year bible course.
Selsa worked outside her home in various businesses as a sales person. She was able to obtain her high school diploma by completing her GED and she was very proud of completing the course "Curso de Vendedor General Merdadeo".
Selsa loved her family, friends and her neighbors. She is survived by her husband Jorge Perez; her children, Trini (Aguadilla Puerto Rico), David (Chicago, IL), MaryLou (Gainesville, FL), Piri (Arecibo, Puerto Rico) and Maribel (Aguadilla, Puerto Rico; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; her brothers Domingo, Felix, Luis; her sisters Ernesta (Tita), Joaquina (Quini), Felisa (Cita), Regina (Regi), Isabel (Isabelita) and Maria (Conchi). She was preceded in death by her parents: Hermogenes and Pilar Carrion-Torres, brother Yoli, Genaro, Felipe (Pito) and her sister Paulita.
Selsa loved to exercise and eat healthy. She was known in the town of Lares for her daily walks. She organized a group of friends who would get up faithfully at 5am five days a week and walk for one hour. She loved to read and participated in health courses for Diabetes. She was fashionable but humble. She never left home without her red lipstick. She loved her Carrion family dearly. She loved to joke and always saw the bright things in life. She was always there to help others.
The family will receive friends and family on Wednesday, March 1, 2016 from 1pm-8pm at Funeraria La Santa Cruz, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Ther interment will follow at Cementerio Veterano Aguadilla, Puerto Rico March 2, 2016 at 1:00pm. Closing prayers will be led by Sister Joaquina Carrion.
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Ignacio Carrion
Birth Date:
1928-07-31
Deceased Date:
2008-02-09
Obituary:
July 31st, 1928 - February 9th, 2008
Yole was the second eldest of the 14 children of Pilar and Hermogenes. He loved his homeland Puerto Rico. He loved raising animals and always had a large variety of animals on his land. Yole was a quiet, humble, simple man, with high spiritual values.
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Semblanza
Ignacio Carrión Torres, conocido con cariño como Yole, nació el 31 de julio de 1928, hijo de Hermógenes carrión y Pilar Torres. Segundo hijo de una familia de 14 hermanos, creció y se educó en un hogar de altos valores morales y espirituales. Su niñez fue de amor y dedicación a su familia y al trabajo en la finca, lo que compartía con sus padres y hermanos. Además de realizar las tareas de su familia, ayudaba a sus abuelos maternos a recoger las crías del ganado. Era uno de los nietos preferidos de sus abuelos, quienes amorosamente siempre le guardaban el café y la cena de la tarde para cuando terminara sus labores.
Cuando llega a joven adulto tuvo la oportunidad de viajar a los Estados Unidos, a trabajar en uno de los estados del norte. Allí se estableció y al pasar el tiempo se casa con una joven mexicana Maria Concepción Solís, con la cual procreo siete hijos. Ignacio Jr. Maria, Alberto, Gabriel, Olivia, Isabel y Martín.
No obstante la distancia, nunca olvido su terruño, por lo que siempre venia a Puerto Rico a visitar a sus familiares. En uno de esos viajes compró un predio de terreno y construyó una casa, siempre con la idea de regresar a su país natal. Ya en este momento, sus doctores le habían recomendado un país tropical para que su salud mejorara. Su esposa vino, pero no quiso quedarse, ella regresa a los Estados Unidos mientras el se queda viviendo en Puerto Rico.
Después de un tiempo conoce a Zoraida Ríos Mojica; Zory, a quien se une y de esa unión nacen Mercy Y Javier a los cuales amó mucho por ser sus más pequeños retoños. Gracias a Zory quien lo comprendió, amó, ayudó y celebraba lo que hacía, se sentía muy contento.
Como le gustaba mucho la crianza de animales, convirtió su pequeño predio de terreno en un pequeño zoológico al tener una gran variedad de animales.
Hoy toda la familia y amigos pueden sentirse felices y muy agradecidos de Dios por haberles permitido conocer y disfrutar de un ser especial, hombre callado, humilde, sencillo, muy servicial con altos valores morales y espirituales. Fue un hombre de bien que compartía con todos y no ofendía a nadie. Si todos pudiéramos emular su ejemplo, tendríamos un Puerto rico mejor cada día.
Por estas y muchas cualidades mas que el poseía, debe haber sido premiado en el Reino de los cielos con la Vida Eterna.
por: Virginia Cruz
July 31st, 1928 - February 9th, 2008
Yole was the second eldest of the 14 children of Pilar and Hermogenes. He loved his homeland Puerto Rico. He loved raising animals and always had a large variety of animals on his land. Yole was a quiet, humble, simple man, with high spiritual values.
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Semblanza
Ignacio Carrión Torres, conocido con cariño como Yole, nació el 31 de julio de 1928, hijo de Hermógenes carrión y Pilar Torres. Segundo hijo de una familia de 14 hermanos, creció y se educó en un hogar de altos valores morales y espirituales. Su niñez fue de amor y dedicación a su familia y al trabajo en la finca, lo que compartía con sus padres y hermanos. Además de realizar las tareas de su familia, ayudaba a sus abuelos maternos a recoger las crías del ganado. Era uno de los nietos preferidos de sus abuelos, quienes amorosamente siempre le guardaban el café y la cena de la tarde para cuando terminara sus labores.
Cuando llega a joven adulto tuvo la oportunidad de viajar a los Estados Unidos, a trabajar en uno de los estados del norte. Allí se estableció y al pasar el tiempo se casa con una joven mexicana Maria Concepción Solís, con la cual procreo siete hijos. Ignacio Jr. Maria, Alberto, Gabriel, Olivia, Isabel y Martín.
No obstante la distancia, nunca olvido su terruño, por lo que siempre venia a Puerto Rico a visitar a sus familiares. En uno de esos viajes compró un predio de terreno y construyó una casa, siempre con la idea de regresar a su país natal. Ya en este momento, sus doctores le habían recomendado un país tropical para que su salud mejorara. Su esposa vino, pero no quiso quedarse, ella regresa a los Estados Unidos mientras el se queda viviendo en Puerto Rico.
Después de un tiempo conoce a Zoraida Ríos Mojica; Zory, a quien se une y de esa unión nacen Mercy Y Javier a los cuales amó mucho por ser sus más pequeños retoños. Gracias a Zory quien lo comprendió, amó, ayudó y celebraba lo que hacía, se sentía muy contento.
Como le gustaba mucho la crianza de animales, convirtió su pequeño predio de terreno en un pequeño zoológico al tener una gran variedad de animales.
Hoy toda la familia y amigos pueden sentirse felices y muy agradecidos de Dios por haberles permitido conocer y disfrutar de un ser especial, hombre callado, humilde, sencillo, muy servicial con altos valores morales y espirituales. Fue un hombre de bien que compartía con todos y no ofendía a nadie. Si todos pudiéramos emular su ejemplo, tendríamos un Puerto rico mejor cada día.
Por estas y muchas cualidades mas que el poseía, debe haber sido premiado en el Reino de los cielos con la Vida Eterna.
por: Virginia Cruz
Dali Kaniaris
- February 9th, 2014
We miss you Tio and have fond memories of you.
Hermogenes Carrion
Birth Date:
1894-07-19
Deceased Date:
1968-06-01
Obituary:
July 19th, 1894 - June 1st, 1968
The strong and faithful patriarch of the Carrion family. Together, he and his wife Pilar created the "14 Strong".
Please click the Obituary link below to view the Eulogy delivered by Father Kevin Nugent at the funeral mass of Hermogenes Carrion on June 29, 1968.
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The words of Father Kevin Nugent, M.S.Ss.T., on the occasion of the Mass and Funeral of Hermogenes Carrion.
June 29, 1968
The Gospel According to Saint John - Chapter 5
“My beloved: for everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” – We can undoubtedly apply these words to Don Hermogenes.
Today we celebrate the feast of the Apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul. The Universal Church also ends its year of faith today. It is very fitting for us that the feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is today, and it’s very meaningful that the Mass that we offer for our brother Hermogenes is regarding these two apostles whom he imitated so much. And I say fitting because during his entire life he practiced the same faith for which these apostles died for.
Faith – this supernatural gift that we acquire through Baptism; that gives us the power to believe in the word of God, which gives us the strength to say: I believe in the truths that God has given us. For example: the Holy Trinity, three people in one God; the Incarnation of the Son of God, made man in the bosom of the Virgin Mary, - Redemption – This Son of God dying to redeem us from sin. The seven Sacraments, conduits or sources of divine life for our souls, among them the Holiest of Sacraments – the Eucharist - Christ offering himself in the Holy Mass – nourishing us in the Communion – waiting for us in the Sanctuary and saying to us: “He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.” (Saint John - 54)
Another sacrament – penance – or in other words, the confession, through which we are able to confess and receive forgiveness for our sins – confessing to the Priest – a man with a special vocation, who has received this authority from Christ himself. “Receive the Holy Spirit – If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained. I have mentioned these divine truths to you because in the life of our brother Hermogenes these were the most vital things.
Through the Sacrament of Baptism he received the mustard seed. During his days of youth, through the example of his parents Melchor and Felipa; in the fields of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico; Hermogenes witnessed a life of prayer and sacrifice. This made his mustard seed grow and transform into a robust tree, which has been a shelter, not only for his family but for all of us who have experienced through this good brother a live portrait of Christ himself, whom he loved so much.
The evident proof we have of the love that Hermogenes had for Christ, is here with us in his family who is present here this morning. Dona Pilar and Don Hermogenes procreated fourteen children. His family, this is, his wife and children show us that our brother, notwithstanding today’s environment against having large families – gave the utmost importance to the words of our Principal Brother Christ: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”. These children belonging to Don Hermogenes and Dona Pilar, incorporated in Christ through baptism, and strengthened throughout their life by the other sacraments and prayer are going to have the joy of being with their father in the presence of God…¡fourteen children! ¿Could there be a more beautiful gift than giving these lives to God as an offering?
Allow me to mention a tremendous fact about the life of our brother and this is his devotion, his faithfulness, his love towards the Sisters, fellow believers and especially towards the Priests. We should all remember that Priests are people, human, with the same nature of all men and that we are to continuously work to grow in our friendship with Christ. So many times I heard him speak with reverent love about the Priests in his town of San Lorenzo!! I could speak extensively about his loyalty as I recall that during the moments of crisis of our parish, when our Priests were affected by criticism; our faithful Hermogenes – like David against Goliath – would stand up and defend the Priests in such an eloquent way that everyone, once he was done, would remain convinced of his words.
Father Tomas Agustin Judge has told us that the supernatural man is guided by faith, therefore he uses things that are temporary to obtain those that are eternal. Our brother Hermogenes without much schooling possessed divine wisdom. His life of prayer, of meditation, of contemplation put him in touch with Christ and Christ himself illuminated his intelligence and gave him the strength to follow his example – in other words – the example of Christ.
During his entire life Don Hermogenes drank from the water that Christ spoke about to the Samaritan woman when he said: “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” (John 3 – 10)
Our brother in faith, Hermogenes, has already received his award. He, who for so many years was a pilgrim – a stranger to this world, like Saint Paul has told us, who has walked for Christ, towards the Father driven by the Holy Spirit, with the help of Mary and all of the Saints, is right now in the presence of the Celestial Court.
I am certain that if he had written a letter during his last days of life on this earth, he would have written it like this:
Dear family – Pilar and children –
Please forgive any upsets that I may have caused you. I give thanks to God for the years I have spent amongst you. I ask that you practice your faith with all your strength; that you give your children the same example that I received from my parents and that Pilar and I have tried to give all of you. I bestow upon all of you my paternal blessing.
And to my brothers in Christ from the Capilla del Sagrado Corazon I also ask you to forgive me for any wrongdoing that I may have done to you. I recommend that, as the fathers and mothers of your families, you put in first place the extension of the Kingdom of Christ. Participate in the Holy Mass as frequently as possible remembering the words that we have heard so many times:
“Mass is the great encounter between God our Savior and the saved man through Christ, Priest of the new alliance. Collect the sacrifices of this day, the sins of your people, the wants of your family, the desires of Humanity as a whole, and LIVE YOUR MASS.”
I trust in the Holy Heart of Jesus and in our Lady of the Rosary that I will see you in heaven.
In Christ,
Hermogenes Carrion
Post-script.
Other words that have given me a lot of strength in these last days are: “Christ and I are an overwhelming majority”.
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Here in attendance, Father Gerard, Father Tim, Father Bruce, Father Antonio, Father Eduardo, Father Domingo, Brother Cyprian, the Sisters and Brothers who are visiting, and your servant, want to express our deepest condolences to the Carrion Family. I want to do the same on behalf of the entire Parish. At the same time I want to give you the certainty that this brave man waits for us in Christ.
July 19th, 1894 - June 1st, 1968
The strong and faithful patriarch of the Carrion family. Together, he and his wife Pilar created the "14 Strong".
Please click the Obituary link below to view the Eulogy delivered by Father Kevin Nugent at the funeral mass of Hermogenes Carrion on June 29, 1968.
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The words of Father Kevin Nugent, M.S.Ss.T., on the occasion of the Mass and Funeral of Hermogenes Carrion.
June 29, 1968
The Gospel According to Saint John - Chapter 5
“My beloved: for everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” – We can undoubtedly apply these words to Don Hermogenes.
Today we celebrate the feast of the Apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul. The Universal Church also ends its year of faith today. It is very fitting for us that the feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is today, and it’s very meaningful that the Mass that we offer for our brother Hermogenes is regarding these two apostles whom he imitated so much. And I say fitting because during his entire life he practiced the same faith for which these apostles died for.
Faith – this supernatural gift that we acquire through Baptism; that gives us the power to believe in the word of God, which gives us the strength to say: I believe in the truths that God has given us. For example: the Holy Trinity, three people in one God; the Incarnation of the Son of God, made man in the bosom of the Virgin Mary, - Redemption – This Son of God dying to redeem us from sin. The seven Sacraments, conduits or sources of divine life for our souls, among them the Holiest of Sacraments – the Eucharist - Christ offering himself in the Holy Mass – nourishing us in the Communion – waiting for us in the Sanctuary and saying to us: “He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.” (Saint John - 54)
Another sacrament – penance – or in other words, the confession, through which we are able to confess and receive forgiveness for our sins – confessing to the Priest – a man with a special vocation, who has received this authority from Christ himself. “Receive the Holy Spirit – If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained. I have mentioned these divine truths to you because in the life of our brother Hermogenes these were the most vital things.
Through the Sacrament of Baptism he received the mustard seed. During his days of youth, through the example of his parents Melchor and Felipa; in the fields of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico; Hermogenes witnessed a life of prayer and sacrifice. This made his mustard seed grow and transform into a robust tree, which has been a shelter, not only for his family but for all of us who have experienced through this good brother a live portrait of Christ himself, whom he loved so much.
The evident proof we have of the love that Hermogenes had for Christ, is here with us in his family who is present here this morning. Dona Pilar and Don Hermogenes procreated fourteen children. His family, this is, his wife and children show us that our brother, notwithstanding today’s environment against having large families – gave the utmost importance to the words of our Principal Brother Christ: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”. These children belonging to Don Hermogenes and Dona Pilar, incorporated in Christ through baptism, and strengthened throughout their life by the other sacraments and prayer are going to have the joy of being with their father in the presence of God…¡fourteen children! ¿Could there be a more beautiful gift than giving these lives to God as an offering?
Allow me to mention a tremendous fact about the life of our brother and this is his devotion, his faithfulness, his love towards the Sisters, fellow believers and especially towards the Priests. We should all remember that Priests are people, human, with the same nature of all men and that we are to continuously work to grow in our friendship with Christ. So many times I heard him speak with reverent love about the Priests in his town of San Lorenzo!! I could speak extensively about his loyalty as I recall that during the moments of crisis of our parish, when our Priests were affected by criticism; our faithful Hermogenes – like David against Goliath – would stand up and defend the Priests in such an eloquent way that everyone, once he was done, would remain convinced of his words.
Father Tomas Agustin Judge has told us that the supernatural man is guided by faith, therefore he uses things that are temporary to obtain those that are eternal. Our brother Hermogenes without much schooling possessed divine wisdom. His life of prayer, of meditation, of contemplation put him in touch with Christ and Christ himself illuminated his intelligence and gave him the strength to follow his example – in other words – the example of Christ.
During his entire life Don Hermogenes drank from the water that Christ spoke about to the Samaritan woman when he said: “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” (John 3 – 10)
Our brother in faith, Hermogenes, has already received his award. He, who for so many years was a pilgrim – a stranger to this world, like Saint Paul has told us, who has walked for Christ, towards the Father driven by the Holy Spirit, with the help of Mary and all of the Saints, is right now in the presence of the Celestial Court.
I am certain that if he had written a letter during his last days of life on this earth, he would have written it like this:
Dear family – Pilar and children –
Please forgive any upsets that I may have caused you. I give thanks to God for the years I have spent amongst you. I ask that you practice your faith with all your strength; that you give your children the same example that I received from my parents and that Pilar and I have tried to give all of you. I bestow upon all of you my paternal blessing.
And to my brothers in Christ from the Capilla del Sagrado Corazon I also ask you to forgive me for any wrongdoing that I may have done to you. I recommend that, as the fathers and mothers of your families, you put in first place the extension of the Kingdom of Christ. Participate in the Holy Mass as frequently as possible remembering the words that we have heard so many times:
“Mass is the great encounter between God our Savior and the saved man through Christ, Priest of the new alliance. Collect the sacrifices of this day, the sins of your people, the wants of your family, the desires of Humanity as a whole, and LIVE YOUR MASS.”
I trust in the Holy Heart of Jesus and in our Lady of the Rosary that I will see you in heaven.
In Christ,
Hermogenes Carrion
Post-script.
Other words that have given me a lot of strength in these last days are: “Christ and I are an overwhelming majority”.
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Here in attendance, Father Gerard, Father Tim, Father Bruce, Father Antonio, Father Eduardo, Father Domingo, Brother Cyprian, the Sisters and Brothers who are visiting, and your servant, want to express our deepest condolences to the Carrion Family. I want to do the same on behalf of the entire Parish. At the same time I want to give you the certainty that this brave man waits for us in Christ.
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Genaro Carrion
Birth Date:
1932-09-19
Deceased Date:
2015-12-01
Obituary:
September 19th, 1932 - December 1st, 2015
Genaro loved dancing, planting his garden, making his famous dish, Mondongo, singing along to “Los Panchos”. He enjoyed telling his own jokes and was the life of the party. Genaro was very family oriented.
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Genaro “Gino” “Prieto” Carrion, 83, Lorain, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain, after battling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases.
He was born September 19, 1932 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. He came to Lorain in 1951. Genaro worked for Fruehauf Trailer Co. in Avon Lake and retired from U. S. Steel Lorain works as a Crane Operator. He loved dancing, planting his garden, making his famous dish, Mondongo, singing along to “Los Panchos”. He enjoyed telling his own jokes and was the life of the party. Genaro was very family oriented. He was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain. He was a member of the Crucillo Movement.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Maria Carrion (née Gonzalez); children Robert (Marylin) Carrion of North Ridgeville. Ernesta “Edna” (Fernandez) Baldwin of Berea, Osvaldo “Wally” (Amy) Carrion of Orlando, Florida, Samuel “Sammy” (Debbie) Carrion, of Lorain, Sulma Witherspoon and Jessica (Jose Martinez) Carrion both of Lorain; brothers Domingo Carrion and Felix Carrion both of Lorain and Louis Carrion of Orlando Florida; sisters Ernesta Contreras and Maria Berrios both of Lorain, Inocencia Torres of Lares, Puerto Rico, Felisa Solis Ortiz of Michigan, Sister Joaquina M.S.B.T. of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Isabel Van Deventer of Saline, Michigan, and Regina Medina of Sunrise, Florida., and 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Genaro was preceded in death by his parents Hermogenes Carrion and Pilar Torres; brothers Ignacio “Yole” Carrion and Felipe Carrion Torres and a sister Paulina Ergh.
His family will receive friends Friday, December 4, 2015 from 4 to 8 PM at the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain. Friends may also call Saturday from 8:30 until the time of Mass at 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Chapel, 3401 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Memorial Fund, 3401 Pearl Avenue, Lorain Ohio 44055.
September 19th, 1932 - December 1st, 2015
Genaro loved dancing, planting his garden, making his famous dish, Mondongo, singing along to “Los Panchos”. He enjoyed telling his own jokes and was the life of the party. Genaro was very family oriented.
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Genaro “Gino” “Prieto” Carrion, 83, Lorain, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain, after battling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases.
He was born September 19, 1932 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. He came to Lorain in 1951. Genaro worked for Fruehauf Trailer Co. in Avon Lake and retired from U. S. Steel Lorain works as a Crane Operator. He loved dancing, planting his garden, making his famous dish, Mondongo, singing along to “Los Panchos”. He enjoyed telling his own jokes and was the life of the party. Genaro was very family oriented. He was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain. He was a member of the Crucillo Movement.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Maria Carrion (née Gonzalez); children Robert (Marylin) Carrion of North Ridgeville. Ernesta “Edna” (Fernandez) Baldwin of Berea, Osvaldo “Wally” (Amy) Carrion of Orlando, Florida, Samuel “Sammy” (Debbie) Carrion, of Lorain, Sulma Witherspoon and Jessica (Jose Martinez) Carrion both of Lorain; brothers Domingo Carrion and Felix Carrion both of Lorain and Louis Carrion of Orlando Florida; sisters Ernesta Contreras and Maria Berrios both of Lorain, Inocencia Torres of Lares, Puerto Rico, Felisa Solis Ortiz of Michigan, Sister Joaquina M.S.B.T. of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Isabel Van Deventer of Saline, Michigan, and Regina Medina of Sunrise, Florida., and 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Genaro was preceded in death by his parents Hermogenes Carrion and Pilar Torres; brothers Ignacio “Yole” Carrion and Felipe Carrion Torres and a sister Paulina Ergh.
His family will receive friends Friday, December 4, 2015 from 4 to 8 PM at the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain. Friends may also call Saturday from 8:30 until the time of Mass at 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Chapel, 3401 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Memorial Fund, 3401 Pearl Avenue, Lorain Ohio 44055.
Dali Kaniaris
- January 9th, 2016
I miss you my precious uncle Genaro. May you be celebrating in heaven with your family, saints and our Lord. Rest in peace.
Francisco Medina
Birth Date:
1938-12-03
Deceased Date:
2018-03-07
Obituary:
December 3rd, 1938 - March 7th, 2018
Francisco had a passion for cooking and always had his home filled with family and friends. It brought him great joy to open his door to anyone for one of his famous home cooked meals along with a friendly game of dominoes, which he took VERY seriously. He was a humble man who was always willing to share whatever he had with others.
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Francisco Medina, age 79, of Sunrise, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his adoring family, on March 7, 2018 after a courageous fight with Alzheimer’s disease. Born December 3, 1938, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, he was preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Agueda, sister, Maria Socorro and his brother Pablo.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years Regina Medina (Carrion); children Jorge David Medina, Frank Medina, married to Angie Jones Medina, and Teresa Nair, married to Madhav Nair, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; siblings Juan, Luis, Jose Ramon, Domingo, Gladys, and Carmen Luz. He moved to Lorain, Ohio at the age of 18, to live with his uncle and family, where he worked for Fruehauf Trailer Company for many years. Francisco was an active member of Sacred Heart where he was involved in many ministries. He was a talented musician who lived for his music, where he played his guitar in the Church choir. He served his community as President of the CYO, Eucharistic Minister, and Men’s Club.
After marrying Regina, together they became leaders in the Worldwide Marriage Encounter and Cursillo Movements. He was a founding member of the Trio Puerto Rico, with whom he played his guitar for over 25 years, accompanied by Artemio Garcia (deceased) and Carlos Berrios. After moving the family to Florida in 1979, they joined Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Ft. Lauderdale, where they became fully immersed in their beloved faith community.
Francisco had a passion for cooking and always had his home filled with family and friends. It brought him great joy to open his door to anyone for one of his famous home cooked meals along with a friendly game of dominoes, which he took VERY seriously.
Francisco was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and always a very loyal friend to all. He was a humble man who was always willing to share whatever he had with others. He touched the lives of his friends and family by his example as he was a faith filled man with a generous heart. He will forever be missed and cherished by all those who had the honor to meet, know, and love him!
Visitation
Monday, Mar 12, 2018
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018
10:30 AM
Cemetery Location/Service
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018
12:00 PM
December 3rd, 1938 - March 7th, 2018
Francisco had a passion for cooking and always had his home filled with family and friends. It brought him great joy to open his door to anyone for one of his famous home cooked meals along with a friendly game of dominoes, which he took VERY seriously. He was a humble man who was always willing to share whatever he had with others.
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Francisco Medina, age 79, of Sunrise, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his adoring family, on March 7, 2018 after a courageous fight with Alzheimer’s disease. Born December 3, 1938, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, he was preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Agueda, sister, Maria Socorro and his brother Pablo.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years Regina Medina (Carrion); children Jorge David Medina, Frank Medina, married to Angie Jones Medina, and Teresa Nair, married to Madhav Nair, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; siblings Juan, Luis, Jose Ramon, Domingo, Gladys, and Carmen Luz. He moved to Lorain, Ohio at the age of 18, to live with his uncle and family, where he worked for Fruehauf Trailer Company for many years. Francisco was an active member of Sacred Heart where he was involved in many ministries. He was a talented musician who lived for his music, where he played his guitar in the Church choir. He served his community as President of the CYO, Eucharistic Minister, and Men’s Club.
After marrying Regina, together they became leaders in the Worldwide Marriage Encounter and Cursillo Movements. He was a founding member of the Trio Puerto Rico, with whom he played his guitar for over 25 years, accompanied by Artemio Garcia (deceased) and Carlos Berrios. After moving the family to Florida in 1979, they joined Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Ft. Lauderdale, where they became fully immersed in their beloved faith community.
Francisco had a passion for cooking and always had his home filled with family and friends. It brought him great joy to open his door to anyone for one of his famous home cooked meals along with a friendly game of dominoes, which he took VERY seriously.
Francisco was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and always a very loyal friend to all. He was a humble man who was always willing to share whatever he had with others. He touched the lives of his friends and family by his example as he was a faith filled man with a generous heart. He will forever be missed and cherished by all those who had the honor to meet, know, and love him!
Visitation
Monday, Mar 12, 2018
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018
10:30 AM
Cemetery Location/Service
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018
12:00 PM
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Fernando Contreras
Birth Date:
1924-05-31
Deceased Date:
2010-10-22
Obituary:
May 31st, 1924 - October 22nd, 2010
Fernando was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and came to Lorain in the early 1950's. He enjoyed raising chickens, birds and especially his cats all named Maubro. He was happy working on cars, gardening and his Spanish Music and heritage. Most special to Fernando was cooking and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was a devoted husband and father with strong moral and principles.
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LORAIN - Fernando Contreras-Crespo 85, of Lorain, went to be home with his Lord and Savior Friday, October 22, 2010 surrounded by his loving family in his home.
He was born May 31, 1924 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and came to Lorain in
the early 1950's Fernando retired at the age of 53 as a tool inspector from Ford Motor Company in Brookpark. He worked for his father on there farm in Puerto Rico. He served as a PFC in the U. S. Army he was stationed in Panama. He enjoyed raising chickens, birds and especially his cats all named Maubro.
He enjoyed working on cars, gardening and his Spanish Music and heritage. Most special to Fernando was cooking and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Hew as devoted husband and father with strong moral and principles.
He will deeply missed by his wife of 64 years Ernesta (nee Carrion) Contreras of Lorain; sons Fernando "Pete" Contreras, Jr., Reynaldo (Juanita) Contreras, Wilfredo Contreras and Ernesto (Debra) Contreras all of Lorain; daughters Idalia (John) Kaniaris of Middletown, Ohio, Norma (Sixto) Bigio, Celeste (Richard) Arocho, Rose Mary (Edwin) Arocho, Yolanda (Alan) Shauck all of Lorain and Lydia (Raymond) Davila of Sheffield Lake; 26 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren; brothers Felipe and Orlando Contreras-Crespo both of San Lorenzo, Juan Contreras-Crespo of Chicago, Illinois and Sixto Contreras-Crespo, Miami, Florida; sisters Ada Melendez of Fejardo, Puerto Rico, Virginia Rodriguez of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Delia Contreras of San Lorenzo; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Aurelia (nee Crespo) Contreras; brother Ernesto Contreras; sisters Celeste Crespo, Justina Palmer and Luz Maria Contreras.
His family will receive friends Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. in the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain (440) 277-8164. Where his service will be Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. in the funeral home. Deacon Jose "Tony DeGracia of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain, John Kaniaris and Sixto Bigio will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. The Disabled American Veterans Louis Paul Proy Chapter 20 will conduct Military Honors.
Published in The Morning Journal on Oct. 25, 2010
May 31st, 1924 - October 22nd, 2010
Fernando was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and came to Lorain in the early 1950's. He enjoyed raising chickens, birds and especially his cats all named Maubro. He was happy working on cars, gardening and his Spanish Music and heritage. Most special to Fernando was cooking and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was a devoted husband and father with strong moral and principles.
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LORAIN - Fernando Contreras-Crespo 85, of Lorain, went to be home with his Lord and Savior Friday, October 22, 2010 surrounded by his loving family in his home.
He was born May 31, 1924 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and came to Lorain in
the early 1950's Fernando retired at the age of 53 as a tool inspector from Ford Motor Company in Brookpark. He worked for his father on there farm in Puerto Rico. He served as a PFC in the U. S. Army he was stationed in Panama. He enjoyed raising chickens, birds and especially his cats all named Maubro.
He enjoyed working on cars, gardening and his Spanish Music and heritage. Most special to Fernando was cooking and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Hew as devoted husband and father with strong moral and principles.
He will deeply missed by his wife of 64 years Ernesta (nee Carrion) Contreras of Lorain; sons Fernando "Pete" Contreras, Jr., Reynaldo (Juanita) Contreras, Wilfredo Contreras and Ernesto (Debra) Contreras all of Lorain; daughters Idalia (John) Kaniaris of Middletown, Ohio, Norma (Sixto) Bigio, Celeste (Richard) Arocho, Rose Mary (Edwin) Arocho, Yolanda (Alan) Shauck all of Lorain and Lydia (Raymond) Davila of Sheffield Lake; 26 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren; brothers Felipe and Orlando Contreras-Crespo both of San Lorenzo, Juan Contreras-Crespo of Chicago, Illinois and Sixto Contreras-Crespo, Miami, Florida; sisters Ada Melendez of Fejardo, Puerto Rico, Virginia Rodriguez of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Delia Contreras of San Lorenzo; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Aurelia (nee Crespo) Contreras; brother Ernesto Contreras; sisters Celeste Crespo, Justina Palmer and Luz Maria Contreras.
His family will receive friends Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. in the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain (440) 277-8164. Where his service will be Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. in the funeral home. Deacon Jose "Tony DeGracia of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain, John Kaniaris and Sixto Bigio will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. The Disabled American Veterans Louis Paul Proy Chapter 20 will conduct Military Honors.
Published in The Morning Journal on Oct. 25, 2010
Idalia Kaniaris
- June 3rd, 2014
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPI. MAY 31 YOU WOULD HAVE TURNED 90.
YOUR FAMILY MISSES YOU AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER AND LOVE YOU.
Felisa Solis (Carrion)
Birth Date:
1937-02-23
Deceased Date:
2018-05-07
Obituary:
February 23rd, 1937 - May 7th, 2018
Felisa was devoted to her family and church ministry and especially loved singing in the choir. She was always full of joy especially when she was with family, music, and a dance floor. Felisa knew how to live life to the fullest. She had an unbreakable faith, found strength in prayer, and was inspired by the Serenity prayer. She also loved to sing and after a few moments with Felisa, one would find themselves singing along to her favorite songs. Felisa personified feliz which in Spanish means happy.
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Felisa Solis (nee Carrion), 81, died peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family at Huron Woods in Ypsilanti, Michigan, her home for the past four years.
She was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on February 23, 1937 and moved to Lorain in 1950 with her parents and 13 siblings.
Felisa was devoted to her family and church ministry and especially loved singing in the choir. She was always full of joy especially when she was with family, music, and a dance floor. Felisa knew how to live life to the fullest. She had an unbreakable faith, found strength in prayer, and was inspired by the Serenity prayer. She also loved to sing and after a few moments with Felisa, one would find themselves singing along to her favorite songs. Felisa personified feliz which in Spanish means happy.
She was preceded in death by her first husband of 26 years Andres Solís; her parents Hermogenes Carrion and Pilar Torres; sisters Paulita Ergh, Inocencia Torres and Ernesta Contreras; and brothers Ignacio, Genaro, and Felipe Carrion.
Survivors include her children Teresa Emerick (James) of Boise, Idaho, Benjamin Solis (Patricia) of Canton, Michigan, Margarita Solis-Deal (Darryl) of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Celina Solis of Columbus, Ohio; her grandchildren, Benjamin Solis, Antonio Solis, Andrew Emerick (Ellen) and Allison Emerick; brothers Domingo and Felix Carrion of Lorain and Louis Carrion of Orlando, Florida; sisters Maria Berrios of Lorain, Sister Joaquina, MSBT of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Isabel Van Deventer, of Saline, Michigan and Regina Medina of Sunrise, Florida and her second husband Victor Ortiz.
Funeral Schedule
Felisa’s family will receive friends Sunday May 13th from 4:00-8:00 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain. Additional viewing time will be on Monday May 14th from 8:30 am until the time of the mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Chapel, 3401 Pearl Ave, Lorain. The Rev. William A. Thaden, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
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February 23rd, 1937 - May 7th, 2018
Felisa was devoted to her family and church ministry and especially loved singing in the choir. She was always full of joy especially when she was with family, music, and a dance floor. Felisa knew how to live life to the fullest. She had an unbreakable faith, found strength in prayer, and was inspired by the Serenity prayer. She also loved to sing and after a few moments with Felisa, one would find themselves singing along to her favorite songs. Felisa personified feliz which in Spanish means happy.
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Felisa Solis (nee Carrion), 81, died peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family at Huron Woods in Ypsilanti, Michigan, her home for the past four years.
She was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on February 23, 1937 and moved to Lorain in 1950 with her parents and 13 siblings.
Felisa was devoted to her family and church ministry and especially loved singing in the choir. She was always full of joy especially when she was with family, music, and a dance floor. Felisa knew how to live life to the fullest. She had an unbreakable faith, found strength in prayer, and was inspired by the Serenity prayer. She also loved to sing and after a few moments with Felisa, one would find themselves singing along to her favorite songs. Felisa personified feliz which in Spanish means happy.
She was preceded in death by her first husband of 26 years Andres Solís; her parents Hermogenes Carrion and Pilar Torres; sisters Paulita Ergh, Inocencia Torres and Ernesta Contreras; and brothers Ignacio, Genaro, and Felipe Carrion.
Survivors include her children Teresa Emerick (James) of Boise, Idaho, Benjamin Solis (Patricia) of Canton, Michigan, Margarita Solis-Deal (Darryl) of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Celina Solis of Columbus, Ohio; her grandchildren, Benjamin Solis, Antonio Solis, Andrew Emerick (Ellen) and Allison Emerick; brothers Domingo and Felix Carrion of Lorain and Louis Carrion of Orlando, Florida; sisters Maria Berrios of Lorain, Sister Joaquina, MSBT of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Isabel Van Deventer, of Saline, Michigan and Regina Medina of Sunrise, Florida and her second husband Victor Ortiz.
Funeral Schedule
Felisa’s family will receive friends Sunday May 13th from 4:00-8:00 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain. Additional viewing time will be on Monday May 14th from 8:30 am until the time of the mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Chapel, 3401 Pearl Ave, Lorain. The Rev. William A. Thaden, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
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Felipe Torres Carrion
Birth Date:
1934-02-05
Deceased Date:
2012-07-13
Obituary:
February 5th, 1934 - July 13th, 2012
Felipe ("Peto") Carrion was a deeply religious and generous man. Loved by his family, friends and the community, his mission in life was to help the needy, the elderly and the poor.
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Felipe Carrion Torres, 78, of Lorain, died peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2012, surrounded by family at New Life Hospice Center. He was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on February 5, 1934.
He moved to Lorain in 1950 with his mother and 13 siblings. Mr. Torres was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain. He was a deeply religious and generous man. His mission in life was to help the needy, the elderly and the poor. Felipe retired from Thew Shovel Co., Lorain. He worked there for over 20 years.
Survivors include his brothers Domingo Carrion, of Port St, Lucie, Florida, Felix and Genaro Carrion, both of Lorain and Louis Carrion, of Orlando, Florida; sisters Ernesta Contreras and Maria Berrios, both of Lorain, Inocencia Torres, of Lares, Puerto Rico, Felisa Solis Ortiz, of Melbourne, Florida, Sister Joaquina M.S.B.T., of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Isabel Van Deventer, of Saline, Michigan, and Regina Medina, of Sunrise, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents Hermogenes Carrion and Pilar Torres; sister Paulita Ergh and brother Ignacio Carrion.
Felipe's family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain (440) 277-8164, where closing prayers will be Monday at 8:45 a.m. then Mass of Christian burial in Sacred Heart Chapel at 9:30 a.m., 3401 Pearl Avenue, Lorain, Rev. Father William A. Thaden, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Published in The Morning Journal from July 15 to July 16, 2012
February 5th, 1934 - July 13th, 2012
Felipe ("Peto") Carrion was a deeply religious and generous man. Loved by his family, friends and the community, his mission in life was to help the needy, the elderly and the poor.
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Felipe Carrion Torres, 78, of Lorain, died peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2012, surrounded by family at New Life Hospice Center. He was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on February 5, 1934.
He moved to Lorain in 1950 with his mother and 13 siblings. Mr. Torres was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain. He was a deeply religious and generous man. His mission in life was to help the needy, the elderly and the poor. Felipe retired from Thew Shovel Co., Lorain. He worked there for over 20 years.
Survivors include his brothers Domingo Carrion, of Port St, Lucie, Florida, Felix and Genaro Carrion, both of Lorain and Louis Carrion, of Orlando, Florida; sisters Ernesta Contreras and Maria Berrios, both of Lorain, Inocencia Torres, of Lares, Puerto Rico, Felisa Solis Ortiz, of Melbourne, Florida, Sister Joaquina M.S.B.T., of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Isabel Van Deventer, of Saline, Michigan, and Regina Medina, of Sunrise, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents Hermogenes Carrion and Pilar Torres; sister Paulita Ergh and brother Ignacio Carrion.
Felipe's family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain (440) 277-8164, where closing prayers will be Monday at 8:45 a.m. then Mass of Christian burial in Sacred Heart Chapel at 9:30 a.m., 3401 Pearl Avenue, Lorain, Rev. Father William A. Thaden, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Published in The Morning Journal from July 15 to July 16, 2012
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Ernesta "Tita" Contreras (Carrion)
Birth Date:
1929-11-07
Deceased Date:
2016-04-01
Obituary:
November 7th, 1929 - April 1st, 2016
Tita was a lifetime homemaker, mother and wife; raising her 10 children brought her joy and total fulfillment. Tita was an avid gardener and loved her flowers especially her roses. Family was her pride and joy. She was a devoted Catholic and would pray the Holy Rosary morning and night. Most special to Tita was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Ernesta "Tita" Contreras (née Carrion), 86, of Lorain, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, April 1, 2016.
She was born November 7, 1929 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and came to Lorain in the early, 1950's. A lifetime homemaker, mother and wife; raising her 10 children brought her joy and total fulfillment. Tita was an avid gardener and loved her flowers especially her roses. Family was her pride and joy. She was a devoted Catholic and would pray the Holy Rosary morning and night. Most special to Tita was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed by her sons: Fernando "Pete" Contreras Jr., Reynaldo (Juanita) Contreras, Wilfredo Contreras and Ernesto (Debra) Contreras all of Lorain; and daughters Idalia (John) Kaniaris of Middletown, Ohio, Norma (Sixto) Bigio, Lydia Davila of Sheffield Village, Celeste (Richard) Arocho, Rose Mary (Edwin) Arocho and Yolanda (Alan) Shauck. She had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will miss her dearly.
She will be remembered with love by her brothers: Domingo Carrion, Felix Carrion both of Lorain, Louis Carrion of Orlando, Florida and sisters Joaquina M.S.B.T. of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Felisa Solis of Michigan, Isabel Van Deventer of Saline, Michigan, Regina Medina of Sunrise, Florida and Maria Berrios of Lorain.
Ernesta was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Fernando Contreras-Crespo in 2010; grandsons Jamie P. Contreras and Brandon S. Contreras; her parents Hermogenes Carrion and Pilar Torres; brothers Ignacio "Yole" Carrion, Felipe Carrion and Genaro Carrion; and sisters Paulita Ergh and Inocencia Torres.
Her family will receive friends Tuesday, April 5 from 4 to 8 PM at Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain. Friends may also call Wednesday, April 6 from 8:30 AM until the time of Mass at 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Chapel, 3401 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Reverend Father William A. Thaden, Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
For further information and to sign the online register book, see Reidyfuneral.com.
rnesta "Tita" Contreras (née Carrion), 86, of Lorain, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, April 1, 2016.
She was born November 7, 1929 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and came to Lorain in the early, 1950's. A lifetime homemaker, mother and wife; raising her 10 children brought her joy and total fulfillment. Tita was an avid gardener and loved her flowers especially her roses. Family was her pride and joy. She was a devoted Catholic and would pray the Holy Rosary morning and night. Most special to Tita was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed by her sons: Fernando "Pete" Contreras Jr., Reynaldo (Juanita) Contreras, Wilfredo Contreras and Ernesto (Debra) Contreras all of Lorain; and daughters Idalia (John) Kaniaris of Middletown, Ohio, Norma (Sixto) Bigio, Lydia Davila of Sheffield Village, Celeste (Richard) Arocho, Rose Mary (Edwin) Arocho and Yolanda (Alan) Shauck. She had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will miss her dearly.
She will be remembered with love by her brothers: Domingo Carrion, Felix Carrion both of Lorain, Louis Carrion of Orlando, Florida and sisters Joaquina M.S.B.T. of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Felisa Solis of Michigan, Isabel Van Deventer of Saline, Michigan, Regina Medina of Sunrise, Florida and Maria Berrios of Lorain.
Ernesta was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Fernando Contreras-Crespo in 2010; grandsons Jamie P. Contreras and Brandon S. Contreras; her parents Hermogenes Carrion and Pilar Torres; brothers Ignacio "Yole" Carrion, Felipe Carrion and Genaro Carrion; and sisters Paulita Ergh and Inocencia Torres.
Her family will receive friends Tuesday, April 5 from 4 to 8 PM at Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain. Friends may also call Wednesday, April 6 from 8:30 AM until the time of Mass at 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Chapel, 3401 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Reverend Father William A. Thaden, Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
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fgd"Tita" Contreras (née Carrion), 86, of Lorain, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, April 1, 2016.
She was born November 7, 1929 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and came to Lorain in the early, 1950's. A lifetime homemaker, mother and wife; raising her 10 children brought her joy and total fulfillment. Tita was an avid gardener and loved her flowers especially her roses. Family was her pride and joy. She was a devoted Catholic and would pray the Holy Rosary morning and night. Most special to Tita was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed by her sons: Fernando "Pete" Contreras Jr., Reynaldo (Juanita) Contreras, Wilfredo Contreras and Ernesto (Debra) Contreras all of Lorain; and daughters Idalia (John) Kaniaris of Middletown, Ohio, Norma (Sixto) Bigio, Lydia Davila of Sheffield Village, Celeste (Richard) Arocho, Rose Mary (Edwin) Arocho and Yolanda (Alan) Shauck. She had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will miss her dearly.
She will be remembered with love by her brothers: Domingo Carrion, Felix Carrion both of Lorain, Louis Carrion of Orlando, Florida and sisters Joaquina M.S.B.T. of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Felisa Solis of Michigan, Isabel Van Deventer of Saline, Michigan, Regina Medina of Sunrise, Florida and Maria Berrios of Lorain.
Ernesta was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Fernando Contreras-Crespo in 2010; grandsons Jamie P. Contreras and Brandon S. Contreras; her parents Hermogenes Carrion and Pilar Torres; brothers Ignacio "Yole" Carrion, Felipe Carrion and Genaro Carrion; and sisters Paulita Ergh and Inocencia Torres.
Her family will receive friends Tuesday, April 5 from 4 to 8 PM at Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain. Friends may also call Wednesday, April 6 from 8:30 AM until the time of Mass at 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Chapel, 3401 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Reverend Father William A. Thaden, Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
For further information and to sign the online register book, see Reidyfuneral.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/morningjournal/obituary.aspx?n=ernesta-contreras-tita-carrion&pid=179496225&fhid=13145#sthash.noupQxre.dpuf
November 7th, 1929 - April 1st, 2016
Tita was a lifetime homemaker, mother and wife; raising her 10 children brought her joy and total fulfillment. Tita was an avid gardener and loved her flowers especially her roses. Family was her pride and joy. She was a devoted Catholic and would pray the Holy Rosary morning and night. Most special to Tita was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Ernesta "Tita" Contreras (née Carrion), 86, of Lorain, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, April 1, 2016.
She was born November 7, 1929 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and came to Lorain in the early, 1950's. A lifetime homemaker, mother and wife; raising her 10 children brought her joy and total fulfillment. Tita was an avid gardener and loved her flowers especially her roses. Family was her pride and joy. She was a devoted Catholic and would pray the Holy Rosary morning and night. Most special to Tita was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed by her sons: Fernando "Pete" Contreras Jr., Reynaldo (Juanita) Contreras, Wilfredo Contreras and Ernesto (Debra) Contreras all of Lorain; and daughters Idalia (John) Kaniaris of Middletown, Ohio, Norma (Sixto) Bigio, Lydia Davila of Sheffield Village, Celeste (Richard) Arocho, Rose Mary (Edwin) Arocho and Yolanda (Alan) Shauck. She had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will miss her dearly.
She will be remembered with love by her brothers: Domingo Carrion, Felix Carrion both of Lorain, Louis Carrion of Orlando, Florida and sisters Joaquina M.S.B.T. of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Felisa Solis of Michigan, Isabel Van Deventer of Saline, Michigan, Regina Medina of Sunrise, Florida and Maria Berrios of Lorain.
Ernesta was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Fernando Contreras-Crespo in 2010; grandsons Jamie P. Contreras and Brandon S. Contreras; her parents Hermogenes Carrion and Pilar Torres; brothers Ignacio "Yole" Carrion, Felipe Carrion and Genaro Carrion; and sisters Paulita Ergh and Inocencia Torres.
Her family will receive friends Tuesday, April 5 from 4 to 8 PM at Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain. Friends may also call Wednesday, April 6 from 8:30 AM until the time of Mass at 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Chapel, 3401 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Reverend Father William A. Thaden, Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
For further information and to sign the online register book, see Reidyfuneral.com.
rnesta "Tita" Contreras (née Carrion), 86, of Lorain, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, April 1, 2016.
She was born November 7, 1929 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and came to Lorain in the early, 1950's. A lifetime homemaker, mother and wife; raising her 10 children brought her joy and total fulfillment. Tita was an avid gardener and loved her flowers especially her roses. Family was her pride and joy. She was a devoted Catholic and would pray the Holy Rosary morning and night. Most special to Tita was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed by her sons: Fernando "Pete" Contreras Jr., Reynaldo (Juanita) Contreras, Wilfredo Contreras and Ernesto (Debra) Contreras all of Lorain; and daughters Idalia (John) Kaniaris of Middletown, Ohio, Norma (Sixto) Bigio, Lydia Davila of Sheffield Village, Celeste (Richard) Arocho, Rose Mary (Edwin) Arocho and Yolanda (Alan) Shauck. She had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will miss her dearly.
She will be remembered with love by her brothers: Domingo Carrion, Felix Carrion both of Lorain, Louis Carrion of Orlando, Florida and sisters Joaquina M.S.B.T. of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Felisa Solis of Michigan, Isabel Van Deventer of Saline, Michigan, Regina Medina of Sunrise, Florida and Maria Berrios of Lorain.
Ernesta was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Fernando Contreras-Crespo in 2010; grandsons Jamie P. Contreras and Brandon S. Contreras; her parents Hermogenes Carrion and Pilar Torres; brothers Ignacio "Yole" Carrion, Felipe Carrion and Genaro Carrion; and sisters Paulita Ergh and Inocencia Torres.
Her family will receive friends Tuesday, April 5 from 4 to 8 PM at Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain. Friends may also call Wednesday, April 6 from 8:30 AM until the time of Mass at 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Chapel, 3401 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Reverend Father William A. Thaden, Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
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fgd"Tita" Contreras (née Carrion), 86, of Lorain, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, April 1, 2016.
She was born November 7, 1929 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and came to Lorain in the early, 1950's. A lifetime homemaker, mother and wife; raising her 10 children brought her joy and total fulfillment. Tita was an avid gardener and loved her flowers especially her roses. Family was her pride and joy. She was a devoted Catholic and would pray the Holy Rosary morning and night. Most special to Tita was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed by her sons: Fernando "Pete" Contreras Jr., Reynaldo (Juanita) Contreras, Wilfredo Contreras and Ernesto (Debra) Contreras all of Lorain; and daughters Idalia (John) Kaniaris of Middletown, Ohio, Norma (Sixto) Bigio, Lydia Davila of Sheffield Village, Celeste (Richard) Arocho, Rose Mary (Edwin) Arocho and Yolanda (Alan) Shauck. She had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will miss her dearly.
She will be remembered with love by her brothers: Domingo Carrion, Felix Carrion both of Lorain, Louis Carrion of Orlando, Florida and sisters Joaquina M.S.B.T. of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Felisa Solis of Michigan, Isabel Van Deventer of Saline, Michigan, Regina Medina of Sunrise, Florida and Maria Berrios of Lorain.
Ernesta was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Fernando Contreras-Crespo in 2010; grandsons Jamie P. Contreras and Brandon S. Contreras; her parents Hermogenes Carrion and Pilar Torres; brothers Ignacio "Yole" Carrion, Felipe Carrion and Genaro Carrion; and sisters Paulita Ergh and Inocencia Torres.
Her family will receive friends Tuesday, April 5 from 4 to 8 PM at Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain. Friends may also call Wednesday, April 6 from 8:30 AM until the time of Mass at 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Chapel, 3401 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Reverend Father William A. Thaden, Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
For further information and to sign the online register book, see Reidyfuneral.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/morningjournal/obituary.aspx?n=ernesta-contreras-tita-carrion&pid=179496225&fhid=13145#sthash.noupQxre.dpuf
Dali Kaniaris
- April 10th, 2016
No word can express the pain that I am going through my mother. I miss you and love you forever. We will meet again in heaven with papi and all the family. May your memory be eternal. Rest in peace my beloved mother.
Donald Van Deventer
Birth Date:
1940-04-05
Deceased Date:
2016-09-07
Obituary:
April 5th, 1940 - September 7th, 2016
An avid reader, Don could challenge your knowledge of almost any subject and would often stay up all night to finish a great book. He thoroughly enjoyed all things construction related and proudly built his own house. His quick wit could make anyone smile and he was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He loved dogs, water skiing, and riding his tractor. He had a tool for everything and considered the pocket knife the perfect accessory.
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Van Deventer, Donald L. 4/5/1940 - 9/7/2016 Saline Donald Lloyd Van Deventer, 76, of Saline, MI passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 after a four-year battle with tongue cancer. A kind, loving, and generous family man, Don was born in Detroit, MI, on April 5, 1940. He was the youngest son of the late Ralph Edward Van Deventer and the late Dorothy May Stoddard.
He retired from Ford Motor Company after 35 years as a plant facilities engineer. He also served in the US Army Reserve. His career at Ford became the thread that connected much of his life. He met two of his best friends there, Andy Solis and Sam Mills. Andy was responsible for introducing him to Isabel Carrion. Don quickly fell in love with his Puerto Rican sweetheart and they married on August 12, 1967. Don and Isabel Van Deventer were married for 49 years. Together they raised two daughters, Linda Hamlin and Irene McCabe (Dan).
An avid reader, Don could challenge your knowledge of almost any subject and would often stay up all night to finish a great book. He thoroughly enjoyed all things construction related and proudly built his own house. His quick wit could make anyone smile and he was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was a parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Saline for 36 years and enjoyed serving coffee and donuts after Mass. He loved dogs, water skiing, and riding his tractor. He had a tool for everything and considered the pocket knife the perfect accessory.
In addition to his wife, daughters, and son-in-law, he is survived by two beautiful granddaughters: Melinda and Maura McCabe; three loving siblings: Edward Van Deventer (Peggy), Florence Van Deventer, and Mary Lou Van Deventer (Dan Knapp); and nearly 70 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Nie Family Funeral Home, 3767 W. Liberty Road, Ann Arbor, MI, with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM. The funeral mass will be the following day, Monday, September 12, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Saline. Mass begins at 11:00 AM, with visitation starting at 10:00 AM. An on-site luncheon will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity (www.habitat.org) or to the St. Andrew Building Fund in Don's name.
April 5th, 1940 - September 7th, 2016
An avid reader, Don could challenge your knowledge of almost any subject and would often stay up all night to finish a great book. He thoroughly enjoyed all things construction related and proudly built his own house. His quick wit could make anyone smile and he was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He loved dogs, water skiing, and riding his tractor. He had a tool for everything and considered the pocket knife the perfect accessory.
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Van Deventer, Donald L. 4/5/1940 - 9/7/2016 Saline Donald Lloyd Van Deventer, 76, of Saline, MI passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 after a four-year battle with tongue cancer. A kind, loving, and generous family man, Don was born in Detroit, MI, on April 5, 1940. He was the youngest son of the late Ralph Edward Van Deventer and the late Dorothy May Stoddard.
He retired from Ford Motor Company after 35 years as a plant facilities engineer. He also served in the US Army Reserve. His career at Ford became the thread that connected much of his life. He met two of his best friends there, Andy Solis and Sam Mills. Andy was responsible for introducing him to Isabel Carrion. Don quickly fell in love with his Puerto Rican sweetheart and they married on August 12, 1967. Don and Isabel Van Deventer were married for 49 years. Together they raised two daughters, Linda Hamlin and Irene McCabe (Dan).
An avid reader, Don could challenge your knowledge of almost any subject and would often stay up all night to finish a great book. He thoroughly enjoyed all things construction related and proudly built his own house. His quick wit could make anyone smile and he was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was a parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Saline for 36 years and enjoyed serving coffee and donuts after Mass. He loved dogs, water skiing, and riding his tractor. He had a tool for everything and considered the pocket knife the perfect accessory.
In addition to his wife, daughters, and son-in-law, he is survived by two beautiful granddaughters: Melinda and Maura McCabe; three loving siblings: Edward Van Deventer (Peggy), Florence Van Deventer, and Mary Lou Van Deventer (Dan Knapp); and nearly 70 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Nie Family Funeral Home, 3767 W. Liberty Road, Ann Arbor, MI, with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM. The funeral mass will be the following day, Monday, September 12, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Saline. Mass begins at 11:00 AM, with visitation starting at 10:00 AM. An on-site luncheon will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity (www.habitat.org) or to the St. Andrew Building Fund in Don's name.
There are currently no tributes.
Andres Solis
Birth Date:
1932-11-30
Deceased Date:
1985-02-21
Obituary:
November 30th, 1932 - February 21st, 1985
Andy was a tremendous leader. Working in the community through the church gave him great satisfaction. Not only was he a leader, he was a teacher by the example he set. He left a legacy behind in terms of what he taught the community by his example.
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Lorain Journal 1985 - Andres Solis dies, was Hispanic Leader
Andres Solis, named Lorain's Hispanic of the Year in 1984, died in a hospital in Dearborn Michigan, yesterday. Solis, 52, was in Dearborn helping to plan Ford's Motor Co. project of building a plant in Hermosillo, Mexico. A Ford spokesman said Solis was taken to Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Monday, after complaining of chest pains.
In Lorain, Solis was active in the Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue. He held leadership positions in the parish council, served on the board of directors and was chairman of the committee that plans the church's annual festival. "That really gives me satisfaction," he said in an interview last year.
He was instrumental in getting Sacred Heart Manor Apartments built several years ago. The apartments serve as housing for the elderly. He also led the board of directors of the Sacred Heart Community Corp. which oversees the operation of the apartments.
"He was a tremendous leader," said Eugene Rivera, a friend of Solis and former director of El Centro. "He was the type of person who worked in the community through the church. This is a tremendous loss to our commnity. People like Andres, unfortunately, are not common in our society. Not only was he a leader, he was a teacher by the example he set. But he has also left a legacy behind in terms of what he taught the community by his example.
Carmen Melendez, Sacred Heart's parish secretary, said Solis was dedicated to getting the apartments built. "It entailed many, many long hours and many sleepless nights, I'm sure," she said.
Although Solis had been working in Michigan, he returned to Lorain every weekend and attended Sunday Mass, Ms. Melendez said. "He was very dear to us here and very much loved," she said. "He was always willing to give of himself."
Rocky Ortiz, director of El Centro, said Soli's work on the parish council and for the apartments is immeasureable. "I believe through his dedication and work, these things became reality," Ortiz said. "People like him are the ones who took the extra mile."
Solis, born in Silao, Mexico, moved to Lorain in 1951. He worked for U.S. Steel for four years before being laid off in 1961. After that he worked for a small camera shop in downtown Lorain where he did some work for Ford Motor Co. and he was later hired by the automaker.
He began on the production line, working his way through the ranks before becoming a process engineer in 1970. He began working in Ford's body and assembly headquarters in Dearborn early this year to assist in planning the Mexican plant.
He is survived by his wife, Felisa, and four children, Teresa of Inkster, Mich.; Benjamin of Cleveland; Margarita of Akron and Celina at home.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the John J. Gluvna Funeral Chapel, Lorain.
November 30th, 1932 - February 21st, 1985
Andy was a tremendous leader. Working in the community through the church gave him great satisfaction. Not only was he a leader, he was a teacher by the example he set. He left a legacy behind in terms of what he taught the community by his example.
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Lorain Journal 1985 - Andres Solis dies, was Hispanic Leader
Andres Solis, named Lorain's Hispanic of the Year in 1984, died in a hospital in Dearborn Michigan, yesterday. Solis, 52, was in Dearborn helping to plan Ford's Motor Co. project of building a plant in Hermosillo, Mexico. A Ford spokesman said Solis was taken to Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Monday, after complaining of chest pains.
In Lorain, Solis was active in the Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue. He held leadership positions in the parish council, served on the board of directors and was chairman of the committee that plans the church's annual festival. "That really gives me satisfaction," he said in an interview last year.
He was instrumental in getting Sacred Heart Manor Apartments built several years ago. The apartments serve as housing for the elderly. He also led the board of directors of the Sacred Heart Community Corp. which oversees the operation of the apartments.
"He was a tremendous leader," said Eugene Rivera, a friend of Solis and former director of El Centro. "He was the type of person who worked in the community through the church. This is a tremendous loss to our commnity. People like Andres, unfortunately, are not common in our society. Not only was he a leader, he was a teacher by the example he set. But he has also left a legacy behind in terms of what he taught the community by his example.
Carmen Melendez, Sacred Heart's parish secretary, said Solis was dedicated to getting the apartments built. "It entailed many, many long hours and many sleepless nights, I'm sure," she said.
Although Solis had been working in Michigan, he returned to Lorain every weekend and attended Sunday Mass, Ms. Melendez said. "He was very dear to us here and very much loved," she said. "He was always willing to give of himself."
Rocky Ortiz, director of El Centro, said Soli's work on the parish council and for the apartments is immeasureable. "I believe through his dedication and work, these things became reality," Ortiz said. "People like him are the ones who took the extra mile."
Solis, born in Silao, Mexico, moved to Lorain in 1951. He worked for U.S. Steel for four years before being laid off in 1961. After that he worked for a small camera shop in downtown Lorain where he did some work for Ford Motor Co. and he was later hired by the automaker.
He began on the production line, working his way through the ranks before becoming a process engineer in 1970. He began working in Ford's body and assembly headquarters in Dearborn early this year to assist in planning the Mexican plant.
He is survived by his wife, Felisa, and four children, Teresa of Inkster, Mich.; Benjamin of Cleveland; Margarita of Akron and Celina at home.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the John J. Gluvna Funeral Chapel, Lorain.
There are currently no tributes.
Ana M. Carrion Castro (Prieto)
Deceased Date:
2016-10-24
Obituary:
- - October 24th, 2016
Ana was born in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. She came to Lorain in 1948. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking for others, shopping and watching the sunsets at Lakeview Park.
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Ana M. Carrion Castro (née Prieto), 79, of Lorain, passed away in her home Monday, October 24, 2016. She was born to Lucilla Gonzalez Viera and Jorge Prieto in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. She came to Lorain in 1948.
Ana retired from Ford Motor Co., Cleveland Casting Plant, Brookpark, UAW #1250. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking for others, shopping and watching the sunsets at Lakeview Park.
Ana is survived by her children Robert (Marilyn) Carrion, Ernesta (Chico) Baldwin, Osvaldo (Amy) Carrion, Samuel (Deborah) Carrion, and Sulma Witherspoon; 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; her siblings Laura Prieto Vazquez, Nereida Gonzalez, Olga Prieto, Nilda Prieto, Luis Prieto, Carmin Prieto, Freddie Gonzalez, Francisco Gonzalez Jr., Daisy Gonzalez, Rosemary Gonzalez, Roberto Gonzalez, Henry Gonzalez, David Gonzalez, and Johnny Gonzalez. She was preceded in death by her parents Jorge Prieto and Lucilla Gonzalez; her siblings Luis ""Papo"" Gonzalez and Frances Gonzalez.
Her family will receive friends Thursday, October 27 from 4 to 8 PM at the Richard J. Reidy Funeral home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain. Friends may also call Friday from 8:30 AM until time of her Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Rev. Father William A. Thaden, Pastor will be the Celebrant. Funeral arrangements are by Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain (440) 277-8164.
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- - October 24th, 2016
Ana was born in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. She came to Lorain in 1948. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking for others, shopping and watching the sunsets at Lakeview Park.
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Ana M. Carrion Castro (née Prieto), 79, of Lorain, passed away in her home Monday, October 24, 2016. She was born to Lucilla Gonzalez Viera and Jorge Prieto in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. She came to Lorain in 1948.
Ana retired from Ford Motor Co., Cleveland Casting Plant, Brookpark, UAW #1250. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking for others, shopping and watching the sunsets at Lakeview Park.
Ana is survived by her children Robert (Marilyn) Carrion, Ernesta (Chico) Baldwin, Osvaldo (Amy) Carrion, Samuel (Deborah) Carrion, and Sulma Witherspoon; 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; her siblings Laura Prieto Vazquez, Nereida Gonzalez, Olga Prieto, Nilda Prieto, Luis Prieto, Carmin Prieto, Freddie Gonzalez, Francisco Gonzalez Jr., Daisy Gonzalez, Rosemary Gonzalez, Roberto Gonzalez, Henry Gonzalez, David Gonzalez, and Johnny Gonzalez. She was preceded in death by her parents Jorge Prieto and Lucilla Gonzalez; her siblings Luis ""Papo"" Gonzalez and Frances Gonzalez.
Her family will receive friends Thursday, October 27 from 4 to 8 PM at the Richard J. Reidy Funeral home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain. Friends may also call Friday from 8:30 AM until time of her Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Rev. Father William A. Thaden, Pastor will be the Celebrant. Funeral arrangements are by Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain (440) 277-8164.
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