Memorials
Fernando Contreras
1924-05-31 2010-10-22
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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Pilar Carrion
1907-04-01 1993-09-16
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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Paulita Ergh (Carrion)
1941-01-26 2003-06-27
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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Robert Perez, Jr.
1975-08-15 2000-05-15
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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Maria "Conchita" Carrion (Solis)
1927-10-03 2014-04-26
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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Jamie Contreras
1970-12-03 2014-05-12
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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Genaro Carrion
1932-09-19 2015-12-01
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. H...
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Ernesta "Tita" Contreras (Carrion)
1929-11-07 2016-04-01
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...
Domingo Carrion
1926-08-04 2020-01-18
Domingo Carrion, age 93, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and family. He was born on August 4, 1926 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico.
At the age of 18, Domingo chose to serve his country as a soldier in the United States Army during World War II. He enlisted in Fort Buchanan in Puerto Rico and served in Okinawa, Japan. His decorations and citations include the American Theater Service Medal, Asia Pacific Theater Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and two Overseas Service Bars.
To help provide a better life for his family, including his parents, brothers, and sisters, Domingo mo...
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Felisa Solis (Carrion)
1937-02-23 2018-05-07
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, surround...
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Francisco Medina
1938-12-03 2018-03-07
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...
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Martha Carrion
1927-04-17 2020-11-30Martha Carrion, age 93, of Galion and formerly of Lorain, Ohio, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early Monday morning, November 30, 2020, at the Avita Hospital in Galion, following a nine year battle with Dementia.On April 17, 1927, Martha was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, one of eleven children of the late Blas Piñeiro and Alejandra Garcia. She was a self made woman, leaving school early to help her family put food on the table, yet she still managed to teach herself how to read and write in English and Spanish, and to be an excellent seamstress.Martha was introduced by a mutual frien...
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Felipe Torres Carrion
1934-02-05 2012-07-13
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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Ignacio Carrion
1928-07-31 2008-02-09
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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Andres Solis
1932-11-30 1985-02-21
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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Hermogenes Carrion
1894-07-19 1968-06-01
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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Inocencia "Selsa" Torres (Carrion)
1935-07-28 2016-02-27
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....
Ana M. Carrion Castro (Prieto)
2016-10-24
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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...
Donald Van Deventer
1940-04-05 2016-09-07
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 Wed...