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Destinee Oliva Obituary

Destinee Adrianna Oliva Destinee Adrianna Oliva, 16, passed away on May 17, 2010. She was a talented, loving and playful girl with a beautiful smile. She was a Sophmore at Waubonsee Valley High School in Aurora. She was born November 15, 1993. She lovingly leaves to cherish her, her parents, Liza Oliva and Bernardo Montanez; sister, Mariza Lechuga; brothers, Nathaniel and Bernardo Montanez Jr.; grandparents, Lucinda and Narcisco (Lello) Trevino and Marcelino Montanez; uncles, Arnulfo (Mico) Oliva, Martin Luna, Mark Montanez, Arturo Torres; aunts, Maria Chaparo, Ana Salazar, Awilda Montanez and Sylvia Franco Santana and her special aunt and uncle, Jessica and Bobby Dieppa and a host of other family and friends. Destinee was loved by all for her infectious smile, her Bristish accent and her compassion for others. She loved to sing and performed anywhere they would let her. She won several talent shows and loved to spend time with her family, especially her cousins who were like brothers, Nufo and Isaiah. She was preceded in death by her cousins, Raul Romero Jr., Olivia Luna, Aurora G. Romero, Lewis Luna, Aracely Hernandez, Daniel Chaparo, grandma, Norma Montanez, uncle Genaro Luna, Jr., grandpa, Genaro Luna Sr. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 20, from 4-8pm at James Funeral Home. Rev. Gil Flores will officiate the service Friday May 21, 2010 at James beginning at 9am. Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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Published by Beacon News from May 19 to May 20, 2010.

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Jilliam Alonso

May 16, 2011

Dear Destinee..You will live in our hearts forever..You are missed..Always will be loved...

Jilliam Alonso

fana

February 25, 2011

Destinee you were truly special and we have so much love for you. we all miss you so much.

jamil morales

October 1, 2010

hey desi its me jessie missing you and being there for your fam. save a good spot for me up there and keep my mom company luv ya!

pretty girl

Desiree Morales

June 28, 2010

Desiree your cuz seeu later aligator morales

June 28, 2010

when i light this candle i will remmember you u because you shine britter then this light/candle.please come backkkkkkkkk? u looked pretty when i i first saw u when it was time 2 eat marty said he will cut mt tounge off . i think u laughed when he said that .Desitinne always remember that i will always rembember u from desiree morales ,bobby acosta and irma oliva we will always love you.

Desiree morales

June 28, 2010

destinee remember me its your cousin you lok preety with your british acssent. dezy eveyone cried for u ill love u forever

Sandra Francone (Guerra)

May 30, 2010

Destinee,
I remember you always smiling. When you were little, I would take care of you and your sister, you would come up with silly things making everyone laugh and smile around you. Through pictures your mom posted, I saw you flourish into a beautiful young woman. You left your smile and laughter embedded in my thoughts. When I think of you, I have an image of a little tomboyish girl running around laughing and playing. You will be missed and remembered always.
My condolences to the Olivia family for their loss.

Ariana Acevedo

May 24, 2010

Destinee,
You were a true blessing in my life. I don't know how i'm going to go on without you... I love you so much baby girl, and i'm sorry for not making more time to spend/talk with you. I know you forgive me, but i don't know if i'll ever forgive my self. You helped me make it through my freshman year. I can't wait to see you standing at the gates of heaven waiting there for me to greet me with a hug. I miss you so much<3 Watch over us, you'll live in my heart forever. We all miss you sweetie, but we know you'll never leave us. Keep on singing up there, i'm listening as you sing on that stage in the sky. I love you. Still can't believe you're gone but for you i'm gonna be strong. Rest in paradise baby girl.

CJ Inzerello

May 22, 2010

Destinee,
You will be missed. You were a great friend.
To the Oliva family,
I am so so sorry for your loss.

Brenda Ruiz

May 21, 2010

Destinee,
you have that cute face and beautiful smile... que Dios te tenga en gloria y seas muy feliz con el. Mis oraciones para toda tu familia, en especial para tu mami Liz y hermanos que te aman.

Brenda Ruiz

Elizabeth Montanez

May 21, 2010

I light this candle and pray to the Virgin of Guadalupe to hold and protect the soul of Destinee Oliva.

May 21, 2010

To the Oliva family
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of our beloved patient Destinee. She was truly a delightful and wonderful patient. We will truly miss her.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

From all of us at Ashton Dental

Elizabeth Montanez

May 21, 2010

Destinee, I was getting your room ready for you to spend some quality time this summer with Mark and me. We talked about your new bike and had plans to bike the trail, we were going to do another evening at Ravinia with the family, we were going to bring you to Kelsey's concert at HOB, and Mark bought a long list of your favorite songs for you to record. We had big plans for you and so it will take us time to wrap our minds around this whole thing. We will miss you, always. Thank you, Destinee, for bringing so much joy to our lives. We thank God that he blessed our lives with the gift of you. Liz Montanez

Clarissa Honn

May 20, 2010

Liza and Family, I know theres nothing I an say to help relieve the pain. But know that only God knows best, and lean on him. You have so many around you who love you and are here for you...We will continue to lift your family in prayer, and know you can call on me anytime....Love You Always, your friend, Claire

Musical Grrrl

Meg McGarry

May 20, 2010

You were a beautiful young woman, Destinee and you are missed.

Rosalva (Trevino) Gonzalez

May 20, 2010

Liza I am so sorry for your loss my thought n prayer go out to u n your family God Bless

Jackie Heard

May 20, 2010

DESTINEE OLIVA...YOUR NAME SAYS IT ALL...JUST AS THE SMILE STILL GLOWS--MAY THIS CANDLE SHINE BRIGHT AS YOU TRAVEL ON TOWARDS YOUR DESTINY....HOW!!! WAS IT KNOWN THAT YOU WERE AN ANGEL AT BIRTH????

Melva Luna

May 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with my entire family. I love you my precious lil cousin Destinee! Forever rest in peace!

LLiliam Alonso

May 20, 2010

Liza, Bernardo and family. Our hearts goes out to you on this time of sorrow..Destinee is not with you physically. But her loving memory remains alive forever.Heaven welcomed another angel..God bless..

Fermin & Maria Chapa

May 20, 2010

Liza, I can’t imagine how you and your family may be feeling but please know that our deepest condolences go out to you and your family in this trying time. We will keep you in our prayers.

alexandria allen

May 20, 2010

Liza my deepest sympathy for the loss of ur beautiful daughter..she will be miss by everyone..My prayers goes out to you n ur family..she is in heaven making beautiful music with selina...R.I.P Destinee...

Mary Shroka

May 20, 2010

I have never met Destinee, but have seen her in the hallways at W.V. last year. She always seemed to be a very nice girl. From what I have heard about her she IS AN AMAZING person and a loving friend. I am deeply saddend to hear about this loss that so many people now share, but even though I have never formaly met her I can still feel an empty space in my heart. I am truly sorry for everyone's sadness and I pray that God be with everyone. By your side and that he may touch your hearts. For everyone I am truly sorry. <3

Jonny & Veronica Robles

May 20, 2010

Liza & Family
We are so sorry that you are going through this pain and sorrow. We hope that with time God will help ease your pain and replace it with wonderful memories of your beautiful daughter DESTINEE.
We are here for you love your friends,
Jonny & Veronica Robles

Sandi Mendez

May 20, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss of your daughter .She was a beautiful girl and will be missed by everyone .

Little Bobby

May 19, 2010

"When I heard about this I couldn't believe it and honestly I still can't, this feels like a dream and I cant wake up. I miss her and I know many other people do too. This isn't easy for anyone, I have prayed multiple times a night since, and I pray and hope for the best for our family. Dont ever think that she is truly gone because no matter what happends, through the thickest and the thinnest Destinee Oliva will never leave our hearts"

kathy villarreal

May 19, 2010

Liza,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss of your daughter, may God console you at this time and help you through the days ahead.
Kathy Villarreal (Yorkville, IL)

Heather Contreras

May 19, 2010

May it make your sorrow
Easier for you to bear
Knowing there are others
Who understand and care.

Gentle thoughts during these
difficult days.

Someone so special...
...can never be forgotten.

With Heartfelt Sympathy

triny tomè

May 19, 2010

La flia. de Verònica Quiròz desde Argentina, tambièn rezamos por ella sus padres, hermanos y abuelos, en fin, toda la familia. Lamentamos mucho tanto dolor. Triny y flia.

ESMERALDA KIRKWOOD

May 19, 2010

LINDA,LIZA AND FAMILY I'M TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR SADNESS WE PRAY U KEEP STRONG AND LIVE ON LIFE W/HER IN YOUR MEMORIES GOD BLESS U ALL
ESMERALDA Y FAMILIA

Laura

May 19, 2010

I am truly sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your famliy.

Chanelle Ojeda

May 19, 2010

Oliva n Luna family, my heart n prayers go out 2 u n ur family... Mona im here for u if u need anything just member she is ur angel in heaven now n watching over u n ur family!!!!

DEBRA PEPLOW

May 19, 2010

I truly enjoyed having Destinee in English class. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Debra Peplow, English Teacher at Waubonsie Valley High School

Amada Soto

May 19, 2010

Liza , I am So Sorry for ur lost ,Our thoughts n prayers are definatley with you n ur Family I know there are no words that can b said to you at this time that will take away the pain but hopefully ease it for you some . May the Love Of Friends N Family carry You through Your Grief Once again Please accept our deepest Sympathies i am here any time just call God Bless
Eddie N Amada Soto XOXO

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