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Gladys Hart Obituary
82, beloved wife, Mother, Abuelita, Tìa, and friend was suddenly called home to our Maker February 11, 2011. She was born in Santiago, Chile, and attended law school before meeting her husband, Paul, who was working in Chile. They moved, lived and worked in Manhattan, New Jersey, Santiago, Rio de Janeiro before moving to Phoenix in 1966, where Paul had originally begun his career. Gladys was a true homemaker and an accomplished hostess. Her passions included her family, friends, dancing, music and entertaining. She and her husband enjoyed traveling Europe, New Zealand, and her beloved Chile. Gladys was a founding member of Club Cultural Chileno, an active participant in the Pan American Club and St. Paul's Harvest House, all in Phoenix. Gladys was a longtime member of St. Thomas parish and most recently an active parishioner at St. Paul's Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Henry Batchelor, Luz Labbè Ramirez and sister Peggy Batchelor. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Paul, and her daughters Johanna Hart-John (Wolfgang), Beverly Hart Livingston (Doug), Patty Hart Wilson (David) and Christine Hart Baggs (Kelly), niece Luz Maria Bartz, seven grandchildren and several cousins living in Chile, France, Germany and Australia. She will be dearly missed and remembered by all. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19th, 10 am at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 330 W. Coral Gables. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prevent Blindness America, 211 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL, 60606 and online contributions may be submitted at "http://www.preventblindness.org" or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 4343 East Camelback Road. #230, Phx., AZ 85018. To send online condolences, please visit "http://www.hansenmortuary.com" **A correction has been made in this obituary to the address for Prevent Blindness America. The correct address is shown above. For any questions, please call Hansen Mortuary 602-944-1561.
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Me
February 12, 2024
13 years ago you left us...your 7 great grandkids, & your 7 grandkids would benefit so much with your ,so would we with your love & laughter. Como pasa el tiempo
Jo Hart-John
February 10, 2021
Oh Mom~ Ten years have passed yet with Dad's passing it feels like yesterday. I know you are both together once again, & that serves as some consolation...Madre hay una sola....
August 9, 2020
Happy Birthday, Mom~" If I could save time in a bottle, the first thing that I'd like to do,is to save every day till eternity passes away,just to spend them with you... If I could make days last forever, If words could make wishes come true, I'd save every day like a treasure & then again, I would spend them with you.."
February 10, 2020
Tomorrow will mark 9 years since you found eternal rest with Abuelita, Grandpa, Tia Peggy and all those you impacted while here that have passed.
So blessed are we left behind to relive happy memories of you, Mama. May God 's love surround you & keep you until we meet again...
August 7, 2018
Mama..hay una sola... Cuando calienta el sol aqui en la playa...Happy Birthday
April 8, 2018
Counting the biggest blessings as I turn older & remembering your celebrations growing up!Love you & miss you great abuelita!
January 21, 2017
It's hard to express the void you have left in life, Mom. Knowing that you are with
Abuelita, Grandpa & Tia Peggy makes it a little easier. May you continue to warm my heart with memories of your love, guidance & strength...Como te echo de menos, Mama
February 4, 2016
Querida Mama~ Life goes on but not as it should be.Soon the day you left us 5 years ago will be here & it is still painful. I know you are watching over me as I face so many struggles that would be made easier to cope with if I could just hear your counsel again, just once....Como te echo de menos Mama
December 30, 2014
Dear Mom~At this most blessed time of the year I commit myself to honoring your memory & your love for me in the new year. Miss you tanto, tanto...Madre, hay una sola
November 24, 2014
I can't stop thinking about you right now.... It's been a long time since I've visited you and I feel so bad that I haven't. I miss you so much Abuelita, I really wish you could be here right now. I have a feeling you can see and hear me right now. I miss our jokes and you yelling at me telling me that you know better... Now that I'm getting older I'm realizing that you were always right! I love and miss you so much....I hope that I'm fortunate to see and hug you again. The most caring person I'll ever know ?
February 11, 2013
2 years...and I miss you even more, mom
February 25, 2012
Dear Mom~
Although you've been gone from us for a year not a day goes by that I don't see your smile in people, or hear a song that brings you closer to me, or hear a whistle or a bird singing that reminds me of you. I know you are truly happy & free, but miss your humor, your wisdom & your voice.....
February 22, 2012
I miss you Abuelita :) keep watching over us.... Love Aaron
February 11, 2012
Well, one year mom since you have been gone,..it's still so hard to grasp the reality of your death.I think and pray for you everyday, almost as if I'll turn around and you''ll be right there. or hear your voice. So, instead I look at your pictures or listen to a message and I can hear your beautiful voice. Miss you more always and love you
August 10, 2011
Thinking of you as you turn another year older would have been so much more "real" if I could hear your voice, & had been able to sing "apio verde", Mom...so instead I have a special spot for you on the cliffs overlooking the ocean where a tree will grow into a righteous evergreen reaching for the sky pointing to your place in heaven. IComo te echo de menos Mama...Feliz Apios verdes...
Christine
August 8, 2011
Happy Birthday Mom!! I know today we would be celebrating somehow'''whether a party....or getting out of the Az. heat, we would have a great time....you were so beautiful inside and out.....you made life fun and bearable...thank you for my life...I always think of you and miss you more than I ever thought I could...again, happy birthday Mom...I love you
April 28, 2011
Mom, we made it through our first Easter without you and it wasn't easy...but... thinking of the beautiful table settings you displayed for us, our absolutely delicious meal or having you in our presence during the day gave me some comfort feeling you were there...somehow.....I truly miss you mom
April 23, 2011
2 and a half months without you... i always dreaded you leaving me. im so thankful for everything you did for me. i wish i wasnt so distant in your last months... it came out of nowhere... i would do anything to give it back to spend more time with you, i was fortunate enough to speak to you the day before you left... love you
Christine
March 8, 2011
Mom, my best friend---I know you are finally in a peaceful place and with God,...I love and miss you so much...
February 28, 2011
I send my condolences to the family and friends. I think the comforting scripture at Acts 17:31 will help you in this difficult time.
Aaron Blair
February 19, 2011
Miss you Abuelita :( please continue to watch over me throughout my life as you have already
LuzMarie Bartz
February 18, 2011
In this life I was very blessed by having had two wonderful Mom’s, my mom Peggy and my Tia Gladys, I can’t remember a time that Tia was not there for me, with her caring words, loving advice or there just to listen to me, I can still hear her call out my name "Luzmi" in her special way with such love and tenderness, I shall remember that forever. We have lost the Glue of our family, as one of our relatives in Chile described Tia in learning of her unexpected passing, yes indeed. Tia was a Great Lady and oh so funny with that Chilean "chispa" she never forgot, she was Graceful, Loving, Caring and most of all passionate about her family, adored Uncle Paul, her grandchildren and of course The Girls (Johanna, Beverly, Patty, Christine and I) as we are lovingly known, and her many friends who she considered part of her family.
I was asked earlier this week, what was my first memory of Tia Gladys? So many things come to mind, how elegant she was, how she carried herself with such grace, how loving and nurturing she was, smashed bananas and milk, singing in the car as loud as we could to Tammy Wynnette’s "Stand by Your Man", Pisco-Sours, Cola de Mono, Empanadas, all things Chilean, my list is endless, and always wishing she could do more for everyone, in one of our many hours of conversations, she once said to me, how she wished she could win the lottery, so she could share it with all of us, now I realize we did win, we had her in our lives, we are all so lucky to have known her and learned so much from her, how I wish I could have told her that then.
We all wish the time spent with our loved ones could last forever and in our hearts Tia Gladys will, we will carry with us all the lessons she taught us and honor her greatest wish to always stay connected. We will make her proud.
Tia, you will be missed greatly and more than words could ever try to explain, I thank you for the privilege of being part of your family.
My heart aches with you Uncle Paul, Johanna, Beverly, Patty, Christine and all our family, our prayers and thoughts are with you, with all our love, Luz, Brian and Adrian.
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Rafael Buenaver
February 18, 2011
It only took meeting Gladys Hart once to know that she was among the best humanity has to offer. I thank you for the joy you brought my mom and the solidarity you offered my parents in difficult times.
I will never forget the prayers that you and Paul said for me.
Enjoy your well deserved Heavenly reward in the eternal presence of our Lord and Savior.
Doug Livingston
February 16, 2011
Gladys was, and continues to be such a true inspiration to our family. Her display of peace, grace, kindness and her love of the Lord were evident in so many ways in her life. I love her and am truly proud to be able to be a part of her family and her life. With God’s love, Doug
Arliss B
February 16, 2011
I will always remember her kindness and support that she always showed me. My prayers are with her and are also with Mr. Hart Jo, Bev, Patty and Christine and the boys.
Erica L
February 16, 2011
Gladys has been a blessing and a light in my life since my mother was pregnant with me. I know her prayers have moved mountains for my children and I. Her kindness and gentle way of encouraging and giving timely counsel have strengthened me and blessed me and my family.
I know we will meet again in God's Glory. For every prayer, every gentle word, kind look, and for being a great friend to my mother, I am eternally grateful. For her example of faith and grace, we are so blessed.
My heart and prayers are with Paul, Gladys' children, grandchildren and all her family and friends.
All my love and respect.
February 16, 2011
To my Mom with love & admiration for your inner strength, grace, & love...
Te hecho de menos, Mami...
Johanna
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