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Ramona Alcantar Obituary

RAMONA ANN ALCANTAR
Ramona Ann Alcantar, age 58, 100% Native American of the Choctaw Tribe, from the Mississippi Region, daughter of Christine and Henry Chickaway, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012. Her death was preceded by her two daughters: Donna Alcantar, one month old, and Lucy Alcantar, 26 years old. She is survived by her best friend, forever loving husband of 43 years and companion for 45 years, Salvador Alcantar; and her forever grateful children: Linda Kubiak, Laura Arcuri, Lisa "Alcantar", and Salvador Alcantar Jr.; 13 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and the many lives she touched in so many ways. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday May 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM DIRECTLY at St. John Bosco Catholic Church 7113 Columbia Ave. with Fr. Richard Orlinski officiating. Ramona will lie in state at the church from 9:30 AM until time of service. At rest St. John Cemetery Hammond. Visitation will be on Wednesday May 16, 2012 from 2:00-8:00 PM at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory, 14 Kennedy Ave. (corner of Main and Kennedy) Schererville. All friends and family are invited to pay their respects and show support. Ramona was a woman who always smiled in the face of adversity, always saw a glass half full, and always shared with those who asked. She was loving, caring, and there to listen. Her smile could infect a community and whatever she enjoyed those around could not help but to enjoy as well. Whether a monster movie, a couple hours at a casino, or a day fishing she enjoyed life for every moment she was blessed with it. Those who survive her will never forget the impact she has had. "Mona, I know you will watch me every day from now on but I want you to know: I miss you, I know I will be with you again soon, Whenever God calls I will be waiting, ready to join the only love of my life into eternity, you are my world" -Salvador Alcantar

Published by The Times from May 15 to May 16, 2012.
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Lisa Filiczkowski

December 18, 2012

I'll love you forever. Miss you every second of everyday. I will never ever forget you and how much of a wonderful person you are.

Arielle Filiczkowski

September 27, 2012

I love you grandma and I miss you everydayy ;(

allisha alcantar

September 25, 2012

Grandma, How do I say this...I miss you and love you so much. I miss talking to you for hours on the phone about everything and anything. I know you don't want me to remember you sick so I won't. I miss you grandma, I miss your hugs, your love, your smile, your laugh. It is so hard for me not to think about you. I promis to say a prayer for you and make sure the angels take care of you. Grandma, I just want you to know that I love you with all my heart. Check in on me from time to time. I love you.

Arielle Filiczkowski

June 4, 2012

Sal, I'm am deeply saddened to learn of your loss. May God be with you and help you through this time.

Julia Martinez

May 22, 2012

Time has past since we last spoke.
The house gone quit now that your gone .
The dog lays an sleeps hoping to hear come in .
It's been hard not to call out to you when the phone rings.
But the one thing I miss most mom is your smile when I tell a joke your chuckle when I tease the slap when I've gone to far. But mom I will miss ur hugs the most ......your son

Salvador b Alcantar jr

May 20, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

The Spiritual Care Dept. Franciscan St. Margaret Health

May 18, 2012

Your smile was like a ray of sunshine. Your laughter like a joyful noise. Your kisses like the feel of Rose petals. Your hugs like a tender momma bear. We will miss all of this but know you will be there in spirit always. Fly with the angles and know we are all here knowing one day we will meet again. Love you Mom

linda,Amber, Tim Kubiak (Alcantar)

May 17, 2012

Laura and all 'Alcantar' family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. The few times I got to meet your mom were good times, at most hilarious.
I pray for the Lord to give you strength during this time and to hold you up in this time of grief. Your mother will never be too far, as long as she is in your heart. Love you guys!

Jennifer Flores

May 16, 2012

Dearest Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May our Dear Lord give you strength to sustain you during this difficult time. Know that the heart remembers most what it has loved best.
May memories of your beautiful wife, wonderful mother, sweet grandmother comfort you and bring you peace.

I know it is very-very difficult as we want her here with us, but God brought her home to a place with no pain to always watch over all of you.

All our love, Solorzano Family

Tami Solorzano

May 16, 2012

Your smile and laugh will truly be missed... praying that the Lord gives your family peace and comfort that you are now resting.

Stella Perez

May 16, 2012

Mona, you will definately be missed with your smile.Especially for mass when you and your husband & children come to mass with your Bears shirts..:) Love you <3

Birdy Hernandez

May 16, 2012

a loving caring woman that will be greatly missed by all. we know that you will be watching over us all with lucy at your side. love you mom

clarence sparacino

May 15, 2012

I will miss your laughter more than anything Auntie.....we say so long for now to a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt and friend......for as much as it hurts to say so long to you for now I know that the day will come when we will all be together once again!!.......on the day you went home the heavens smiled upon all of us......for the angels know that we now have another to watch over us down here......we miss you and will always love you Aunt Mona!!!
Love, MarieFrances and family!!! xoxoxo

May 15, 2012

R.I.P Mona, you will be dearly missed!

Jazmin Cuadra

May 15, 2012

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Sharry & Tom Locke

May 15, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope that your love for her will give you the strength and courage you need to make it through this terrible time. David and Reeda Coats

Reeda Coats

May 15, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Alcantar family in the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. The next few days will be difficult, but know that she is with you and watching over you as always. God Bless you always.

Juanita Juarez

May 15, 2012

My heart goes out to the Alcantar family, Mona was a fantastic person & she will be deeply missed by all.

Mike Cano

May 15, 2012

Linda your Mother was amazing sorry for your loss hope she meets my mother up there they would of liked each other I am sure. Sincerely Leah K

May 15, 2012

My heart is saddened by the loss of Mona, a mother to my wonderful friends. May God give you all the strength you need during your most difficult time. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Lupe Cavazos

May 15, 2012

Although my time with her was brief, Mona made a lasting impression. I will remember her as a woman full of life & laughter. My deepest sympathies to Linda & her family during this very difficult time.

Vega Family

May 15, 2012

Grandma i love you more then you know and i will hold our memories close to my heart and head watch over me and keep safe when i lay in my bed love you always babyy!!

HERE'S A POEM JUST FOR YOU.


A beautiful angel is all that is here
Saying O'Lord please leave me here
Not ready to leave but has to go
Wants to go back but God says no
A husband and children
Grandchildren and friends
A meaningful life that suddenly ends
And angel is what she was meant to be
Now think of all that she can see
Watching over her family night and day
Saying I love you in her own special way
In the night we sleep and in the day we cry
While she watches us all from her star in the sky

Allisha Alcantar

May 15, 2012

My condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, Mona was an Awesome woman, very real and spoke her mind, I respected her for that...

Christina Wells

May 15, 2012

Mom tomorrow will definately be hard but thursday will be the hardest. I feel so alone and The sadness that i feel is truly overwhelming. Yet I still feel like you are my driving force in my head and my heart. I need my friend , my confidant, my mother. The only woman who would catch me when i fell and slapped me when I needed to snap out of stuff. Please come hold me for the next two day I'm going to need My family from the other side. I see your in a beautiful place and know that your more happy now than you have been in a while. On a brighter note I know you are no longer suffering.
Love always, and forever your daughter Lisa Filiczkowski.

Lisa Filiczkowski

May 15, 2012

As you enjoy your enternal reward in heaven, watch over those of us left behind who love you and miss you. Until we meet again, rest in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mike & Linda Wald

May 15, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Tina Larsen

May 15, 2012

We love you and miss you more than you can imagine. You were such an amazing woman and God has truly gained one of the best.

Jessica Alcantar

May 15, 2012

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