God wanted me now; He set me free!Author: unknownA rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2009 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 235 N. 9th Street, Santa Paula, California. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 427 N. Oak Street, Santa Paula, California. Interment will follow at Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery in Santa Paula.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the family owned and operated Robert Rey Garcia Jr. Funeral Services, Santa Paula, CA. For further information, please call (805) 229-7054.Isabel (Chavela) Solis ReyesThe sun rose on our beloved Isabel (Chavela) Solis Reyes on December 8, 1920, and set on the 28th of May 2009. Isabel was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was called home by our Lord and Savior after a brave and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 88. She will always be remembered for her love, strength, kindness, and for the life lessons she taught each and every one of us.Chavela was born in Saucillo, Chih, Mex. then settled in Santa Paula in1963 with her husband Simon Reyes and their 9 children. She was also a proud member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and “ Las Guadalupanas.” Her extraordinary life was spent raising and guiding her family.Chavela’s home had a special place in the hearts of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Countless hours were spent on her couch laughing, crying, and reminiscing on all our family adventures.Isabel was preceded in death by her husband Simon Reyes in June 2006. She is survived by her children, Socorro-Chih. Mex., Elvira-Sta Paula, Salvador (Maria Eugenia)-Sta Paula, Simon (Alicia)-Sta Paula, Luz-Vta, Rosa (Cesar)-Rialto, Graciela (Francisco)-Sta Paula, Mario (Leticia)-Bakersfield, and Juan Jose-Sta Paula, 23 beloved grandchildren, and 27 loved great grandchldren. We will forever cherish and miss our dearly loved Chavelita.Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Chavela’s visitation and wake at Skillen-Carroll Mortuary on Thursday June 4, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary Prayer commencing at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 427 N. Oak St., Santa Paula on Friday June 5 at 10:00 a.m.Interment will follow memorial services at Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetary.Wings Of The AngelsA gentle wind blew cross the landReaching out to take a handFor on the winds the angels cameCalling out a mother’s name.Left behind, the children’s tearsLoving memories of the yearsOf joy and love, a life well spentAnd now to God a mother’s sent.On angel’s wings, a heavenly flightThe journey home, towards the lightTo those who weep, a body surrenderedBut in God’s love, her life remembered.
Obituaries
June 03, 2009
Obituaries
Margaret “Margie” Hernandez
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. On May 28, 2009 she was called home to be with our Lord at the age of 69, after a lengthy illness.Margaret was born October 12, 1939 in Los Angeles, CA to Robert and Manuela Diaz. While growing up mom loved to dance and listen to music. One of her favorite places to go with friends was the American Legion and listen to tunes such as “Memories of el Monte.”Margaret moved to Santa Paula at the age of 17 and made it her lifelong residence. Her passion was her six children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Margaret enjoyed her trips to Vegas, playing bingo, sewing, quilting, fishing with her family and BBQs at Lake Casitas.Our mother had a heart deeper than the ocean, always putting everyone before her. Always making her daily calls to make sure we were all okay. She loved us all in her own special way, and a scolding was an amazing way she showed that she cared.Mom is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Manuela Diaz, as well as her aunt Rita and great grandchild Juan M. Castillo Jr.She is survived by her sons: Paul (Annette) Vera of Santa Paula, Eliazar (Dorothy) Hernandez of Oxnard; daughters: Mary “Flaca” (Gilbert) “Chino” Mora of Santa Paula, Diane (Alex) Ramirez of Santa Paula, Raquel (Jose) Lopez of Bakersfield, Elisa (Carlos) Molina of Santa Paula; sisters, Jenny Arredondo of Colorado, Irene Alvarez and Terry Lujan of Texas, and Mary Porter of Santa Paula; brothers, Bobby Diaz of El Monte, Manuel Diaz of Hemet, Jessie Diaz of Yucaipa, Joey Diaz of Riverside; grandchildren: Paul Vera III of Texas, Angel, Johnny and Mikie Vera of Santa Paula, Eileen, Erika and Gilbert “Gilly” Mora of Santa Paula, Crystal Medina, Sonny, Julian, Alex Jr. and Ceci Ramirez of Santa Paula, Fernando Lara “Pops” and Mario Hernandez of Oxnard, Vanessa Barrios and Andrew Lopez of Bakersfield, Carlos Jr. and Robert “Jay” Molina of Santa Paula; 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, and nephews.The family would like to thank her very dear friend of 17 years, Marika Schilling for her devoted friendship. We would also like to thank Livingston Hospice for their dedicated support.I’m FreeDon’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.I’m following the path God has laid you see.I took His hand when I heard Him call.I turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another day,To laugh, to love, to work or play.Tasks left undone must stay that way.I found that peace at the close of the day.If my parting has left a void,Then fill it with remembered joys.A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,Oh yes, these things I too will miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrow.I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.My life’s been full, I savored much,Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.
