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Emily Conatzer Obituary
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Emily loved unicorns, Lady Gaga and dreamed of one day traveling to Paris to become a fashion designer.
The third-grader died at Plaza Towers Elementary with seven other childre n, including her best friend Antonia Candelaria.
Emily "rode up to heaven on a unicorn traveling on a path of love leaving Moore," her family wrote in her obituary.
She was a beautiful princess, her family wrote, with a love for "all things girly."
A mother to a cat named Sabbath that wandered into her family's home one day, Emily was also a gifted dancer who could sing "Time Warp" in its entirety.
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Storm Chaser Zachary Hamby
December 7, 2016
I pray for the healing of this little girls parents and family members
Ernest Cobb
July 23, 2014
She was my best friend to me she was a nightlight she always would come over and ask me to play I love you so much Emily contazer now on she is my angel love your best friend Ernest Cobb 2
Debra Roberts
August 22, 2013
Although your loss is great and your burden of sorrow continues, I share your sorrow with my loss too and know our daughters are at peace, whole and happy in Heaven.
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August 21, 2013
I'm so sorry about the loss of your dear child. May God comfort you and strengthen you to find peace and joy in the days ahead. Ps 37:29
Peter and Sally Saldamarco.
June 5, 2013
Chuck and Dana, our hearts ache for you and the pain you are experiencing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May 31, 2013
Beautiful,sweet smile. Your resemblance to your cousin is striking. You have touched us deeply,even though we never met. Rest peaceful, little one. You are safe in God's arms. Much love and peace to your family.
S. Tyler
May 29, 2013
I am so sorry to read about your loss. God cares so deeply about us that he has gone to great lengths to make the fulfillment of his promise a certainty. (John 3:16) One of his promises is no more death; another is that those in his memory will be brought back to life. May these facts about our loving Creator comfort you.
troylyn-crayton- jefferson & family
May 29, 2013
to the conatzer family, what a precious angel you have, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, god bless.
Ana Aguilera
May 28, 2013
Even though I never met this precious girl, I can't stop thinking about her. She was special. The story that she died holding hands with her best friend is very sad. May GOD give strength to all the family
KATHY SCHLOTTERBECK
May 28, 2013
R.I.P. SWEET CHILD GOD HOLDS YOU IN HIS ARMS
D Sivacek
May 27, 2013
God is holding you precious girl, love you. May precious memories comfort you. So deeply sorry.
Sabrina Massie
May 27, 2013
I cant even begin to imagine the pain you are feeling at this moment! Im so sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace!
May 27, 2013
My heart is with the family. Only the passage of time can give you the new normal. I pray that you will keep turning to the arms of god as many times as it takes to get there.
Lilly
Charlotte Waggoner Block
May 27, 2013
My heartfelt sympathy upon the tragic loss of your sweet little daughter.
Charles Robles
May 27, 2013
god bless you and your family dear emily,now you and your friend candelaria can look after families.
Brittany DuBois
May 27, 2013
I love you babygirl i wish you were still here so i could babysit u and luci its not fair!!!!! but ur in a better place with the unicorns and your bestfriends i love you
Linda McCloud
May 26, 2013
So sorry to hear about your loss. Beautiful little girl.May God give you peace knowing she is with him.
Franklin & Richardson families
May 26, 2013
We are so saddened by the recent events and hope that the remaining family stay strong and know that we send our heartfelt sympathies and continued prayers. God Bless us all.
Alysha White
May 26, 2013
Emily has touched hearts all over the country. Praying hard daily for peace and comfort for the family.
Cindy Birch
May 26, 2013
REST IN PEACE SWEET ANGEL.
Cindy Becerra
May 25, 2013
I also like unicorns! May God give you peace in the days ahead on the loss of your fashion designer our church (mt pleasant) is praying for
Comfort on the days ahead and peace that surpasses all understanding God bless
Jennifer Gregory
May 25, 2013
I am so sorry and heart broken for you all. Praying for you daily!
Robin Wheeler
May 25, 2013
To the family of emily Conatzer: I do not know you but just wanted you to know from Ohio we are thinking of you in your time of sorrow. What a beautiful little girl and she was not alone when she went for she had her best friend with her, Antoni together they rode that unicorn to meet God. My prayers are with you and everyone in Oklahoma. God Bless.
Bridget Kelsey
May 25, 2013
I wish I could have spent time playing with you cousin Emily. Our birthdays are only a few days apart. I love unicorns too! I have a purple unicorn pillow pet. I cry because I wish I could have met you. I love you Emily. I will see you in heaven one day and we can slide down rainbows and ride unicorns together! Give baby Jesus a kiss from me.
Love your cousin,
Bridget Brenda Kelsey
Debbie Ray
May 25, 2013
Fly high sweet Angel! Prayers for your family.
Catarina Fetcho
May 25, 2013
Emily, When you lived here in Connecticut, you were my best friend! I am so happy that you and Antonia met and became best friends! I am so happy that you will be with her forever! You will be in my heart forever! I love you!
Peg Hutchinson
May 25, 2013
When I subbed in Luci's class, Emily was always an attentive big sister, if Luci was sad she was always right there giving her a hug. What a special little girl she was. I truly sorry for your loss.
Paul Conatzer
May 25, 2013
Vernon Conatzer was my dad's cousin. I am truly sorry to hear of this. I wish you all peace and prayers from your relatives in England.
May 24, 2013
sending prayers from the members conatzer family
Summers Family
May 24, 2013
Much love and many prayers, from our hearts to yours. Roger, Michelle, Andrew, Elizabeth, Mackenzey, Trey and Addilyn.
Jimmy & Pam Mahar
May 24, 2013
We have never met Emily or her parents. But we knew her grandmother Dana and her great-grandmother Shirley. We are deeply sadened by the loss of this sweet little girl. Such a tragedy. God's blessings to you all.
Crystal
May 24, 2013
Praying for your family as you enter Heaven's beautiful gates!! Tears flow and sorrow remains behind...
Angie Davis
May 24, 2013
Rest In Peace Emily <3<3<3 Praying for Your Family to Heal as They Mourn The Loss of Their Special Angel.....
lynne lindstrom
May 24, 2013
prayers for those who were lost and prayers and many tears for the families
May 24, 2013
Prayers for your family. May God hold you in His arms. Kimberly (Kokomo, IN)
Gaby
May 24, 2013
Thoughts and prayers in your time of need. It sounds like God not only got an angel but a fashion designer and a beautiful little girl.
Kathy Dull
May 24, 2013
Wow. I believe that Obituary was the most Precious I Have ever Read. My thoughts are with U Emily and those in ur Family. Unicorns Huh? When my time comes I want to Ride on a lion with a mane that wont Quit. Maybe u will See me. Rest in peace Sweetheart . Us Okies are helping all the Families that were Effected by that Monster that tore many Families apart like Urs. U and Ur Family are n my Thoughts and Prayers.
Joleta Bell
May 24, 2013
Hugs and Tears....I have no words! God bless your family.
yvonne Kelough
May 24, 2013
Our thought's and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Theda & James Deaver
May 24, 2013
May The Lord wrap loving arms around each of
You this day & in the days to come .
May 24, 2013
What a beautiful young lady. We are so sorry for your loss. We will pray the angles around your family in the days, weeks, months.....to come. We are a distant cousin,(Vernon Conatzer's cousin) we never got to meet your BEAUTFUL EMily.
We so sorry for your pain.
In Christ's love,
Deborah Miller Broken Arrow, OK
The Angels Watching over You
Barbara White
May 24, 2013
Although i did not know you your story and the news of the Tornado left a impression in my mind that all you kids from the school have left my prayers and thoughts go to the parents and your friends for your loss will be GREAT and i am very sorry for it.
Cheryl Ross
May 24, 2013
Another beautiful angel joined God's Heaven. My heart, thought and prayers go out to Emily's family. Our hearts were broken as we watched this tragedy unfold. I pray God gives you peace, comfort and understanding during this very difficult time. May God bless you.
Carolyn Beason
May 24, 2013
As far away as Florida the prayers flow. We are so sorry your child left this way. Please believe that the Lord's arms were around her and each child that left that day. Peace be with you and your family.
Jo Lynne Wedel
May 24, 2013
Words cannot express nor can I imagine your pain and loss !!! But just wanted you to know that my love and prayers are with you all for now and for the time ahead !!! I feel I kinda know your daughter from the lovely words written about her !!! God bless !!!
May 24, 2013
God has called home another angel. May he wrap his arms around her family to give them the peace and comfort they need to get through this tragic time.
Sharon Larson
May 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss.
I pray that God will give you comfort and strength to get through this time.
She will be in God's hand and your angel forever.
God Bless you all.
Debi Mangrum
May 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you a peace that surpasses anything you have ever known and strength for the days ahead.
God Bless yuo and your entire family
Marlene Smith
May 24, 2013
sending prayers for your family, so sorry for your loss God has another angel!!
Donna Amos
May 24, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. My prayers are with you all.
May 24, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss of this beautiful Angel....I pray that that Lord comforts all during this time and gives all the strength, may GOD bless you all.
May 24, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Corrina Gunter
May 24, 2013
SO sorry for your loss of this beautiful little girl!! May God give you peace and understanding in this time of tragedy!! Prayers for you and your family in the days to come. May God bless you all!
May 24, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate Emily's life.
Char Thurwanger
May 24, 2013
God bless you , Emily. You are in HIS arms ! We will miss you immensely . Praying for peace for your family.
You are in our prayers,,,
May 24, 2013
Joe end Jesse Cochran(schoolmates) and family would like you to know that you are in our prayers...God bless...
Monica Poindexter
May 24, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for comfort and peace.
Mindi Little
May 24, 2013
I don't know you but may you rest in peace!!
Jolena Lewis
May 24, 2013
I'm so so sorry for the loss of your beautiful young lady,she was taken from this world to soon ... Just know that she will be in my heart always even though I don't know her,... May GOD BLESS YOU !!
tamara abbott
May 24, 2013
A precious angel that will watch over you until your glorious reunion. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you say " see you later" to your beautiful girl gone too soon. May Gods loving grace comfort you in this, the hardest of times.
Cindy Birch
May 24, 2013
Rest in peace beautiful angle prayers with your family and friends
Stacy Crawford
May 24, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss... My prayers to the family and friends. What a beautiful little angel she is... Forever rest in peace.
Susan Pondo
May 24, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful little girl. My prayers are with you and may God Bless you and help you through this terrible time.
Tricia Berger
May 24, 2013
Sorry sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter. May you find comfort in God's grace.
Swanson Family
May 24, 2013
We are so very sorry for this terrible loss of your daughter. You are all in our prayers. May Emily now get to see and ride the unicorns she loved so very much!
May 24, 2013
Stay strong. We are praying for you an your family.
Tanya Hughes
May 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Teresa Morris
May 24, 2013
So very Sorry for your loss. The whole state of Oklahoma and the nation morns with you.
May 24, 2013
May her young beautiful soul rest in peace for all eternity....My sincere condolences to the family.
May 24, 2013
So sorry for your lost my prayers are with you and your family
Desiree akins
May 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss I will be praying for your family God bless u
May 24, 2013
Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your precious child. Prayers to you and your family. Smith Family, Yukon Oklahoma
Sharon Rowan
May 24, 2013
Hearts across the state and nation are hurting with you. May you find comfort in knowing that she is with Jesus. Continued prayers for your family in the days ahead.
Chrissie Barnett
May 24, 2013
Every Oklahoman mourns with you!
Michelle Garcia
May 24, 2013
What a beautiful Angel. I am so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anita Hampton
May 24, 2013
Our prayers have been with you since Monday and will continue in days ahead as you adjust to life without your beautiful little girl. May you have comfort that only The Lord can give. God Bless you all.
Sarah Carroll
May 24, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of your daughter's passing. Many love and hugs from Boston! You are in my prayers. The most unique story I've ever read about a loved one. God Bless. :(
Sarah Hawk
May 24, 2013
Rest in peace little angel. You are with God now. I will send prayers towards heaven for your family and friends.
Sandy Douglas
May 24, 2013
Many prayers,love and much sorrow for your great loss of your beautiful,precious child.I did not know Emily,yet,she and all these children have so deeply touched my life...she will never be forgotten>
dana brooks
May 24, 2013
words can't describe you're loss but you now have a beautiful angel that will always watch over her family.And now god has an amzing warrior as an angel by his side she will always re main in you're and memories but she will never be gotten may god watch over each of you as you lay this angel to rest bless this family god.
Valerie Boudreaux
May 24, 2013
Your pain is unimaginable. Please know that your community is here, praying for peace that passes understanding.
Amanda Wyatt
May 24, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. No words can be said to make you feel better so I just want to let you know this little girl has touched the hearts of many especially me. The loss of a child is something I know will live with you forever and as days go by I just pray that will find some comfort in knowing that she is in a place where nothing can ever hurt her again. May god bless you and help you heal my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sandy Douglas
May 24, 2013
Many prayers,much love and so much sorrow for your great loss! I did not know Emily,such a beautiful,precious child,yet,she has deeply touched my life and she will never be forgotten.
May 24, 2013
Der Emily, We will never forget you! You were an amazing friend to Catarina during your short time here in Connecticut. She is so happy that you found a new best friend! We know that you and Antonia are watching over everyone. All of our love to you and your family. Love Jennifer, Mike and Catarina Fetcho
May 24, 2013
Prayers our going up for your whole family in this terrible time of grief.
Victoria Goldstein
May 24, 2013
So sorry for the loss of such a beautiful little girl. My prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Chastity McCann
May 24, 2013
God bless you baby girl.. You will be greatly missed.
Amy Shelby
May 24, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss.
Brooke Hawley
May 24, 2013
Deepest condolences from Texas. Your daughter is a beautiful spirit that lives on in the hearts of many. God bless and keep you all in this time of great grieving.
Nikki Parham
May 24, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss! A precious child gone too soon! My prayers are with you all!
Lindy C
May 24, 2013
You're an angel now, fly freely. God Bless your family and many prayers from my family to yours.
Cmja Gaitan
May 24, 2013
R I P Princess!
Jenny Clemons
May 24, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful child. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
May 24, 2013
Emily what a great smile! Though your time on this earth was short I know that you will be greatly missed. I pray that your friends and family will find peace in the coming days. Thank you for showing us what sweet friendship looked like. My prayers go out to your family...may the Lord keep you, uphold you and strengthen you.
Linda Fiesel
May 24, 2013
What a beautiful little angel. Words cannot express the grief that so many are feeling for these precious children and their families. May everyone's prayers sustain you and your family in the days, weeks, and months ahead and may God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace.
Lennelle Spillman
May 23, 2013
I didn't have the privilege of knowing you here on earth, but I look forward to meeting you in heaven. Your mom and I went to school together, and looking at pictures of you takes me back to our school days. You are with Jesus now. There's no place better, but I know your family misses you terribly. I am praying for them.
May 23, 2013
Rest in Peace, Sweet Little Angel!!!
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ROBERTA PROSTOR
May 23, 2013
My heart breaks for you and your family - there are no words. I would like to send you and Antonia's parents a special hand sculpted ornament in their memory. When things settle down, just let me know where to send them.
Roberta Prostor
GUS GLADNEY
May 23, 2013
The pain in the loss of a child I know must be unbearable. You may also be thinking, why did God do this to me. You know Job also thought that all the thing he suffered we done by God and he found out he was wrong You can trust in your creator to help you through this painful time as he did for Job. We are all being tormented by the same person, Satan, who would love for you to pull back from our God of comfort. The Psalmist and King David understood this and sang; "God will become a secure height for anyone crushed, a secure height in times of distress" (Psalms 9:9 & 10). He too had lost a child. Trust that God will also help you through this unbearable situation.
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