Gaythee A. Lumapas

1964 - 2014

Gaythee A. Lumapas obituary, 1964-2014, Lecanto, FL

BORN

1964

DIED

2014

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Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation

2507 Highway 44 W

Inverness, Florida

Gaythee Lumapas Obituary

Gaythee A. Lumapas, 49, of Lecanto, Fla., passed away Jan. 24, 2014, at Hospice House in Lecanto, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on Nov. 15, 1964, in Kankakee, Ill., to Gary and Margaret Young. She grew up in Cedar Lake, Ind., and graduated from the University of Illinois Circle Campus in Chicago. Gaythee was a registered occupational therapist.
She was happily married to Fabian Lumapas for 20 years and was the mother of Mary and Rio Lumapas. She was active in the health care field and was on the Family Council of All Children's Hospital, where she and her daughter Mary helped with the planning of the new hospital. Gaythee participated in the Relay for Life cancer events and was the featured speaker for the 2013 Lecanto Relay. She enjoyed studying the Bible and attended Bible studies at her mother's church, the Hernando House of Power. Gaythee was Catholic.
She is survived by her husband Fabian; her daughter Mary and son Rio of Lecanto; her mother Margaret Young of Beverly Hills; sister Maralee Lockridge of Knox, Ind.; brother Danny (Tammi) Young of Dyer, Ind.; sister Vykke (Michael) Proud of Francesville, Ind.; and brother Gordon (Jenny) Young of Cedar Lake, Ind. She was a favorite aunt of numerous nephews and nieces because of her willingness to plan and have fun. They will miss her unique sense of humor.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lumapas will be at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at the Heinz Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until the hour of services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, Fla.

Published by Citrus County Chronicle on Jan. 26, 2014.
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I was one of Gaythee's occupational therapy teachers at the University of Illinois in Chicago. I remember her well, a hard working, responsible student with a positive attitude. I'm sure she shared that positive attitude with many. My sympathies to her family and friends.

Gail Fisher

February 18, 2014

I have had the pleasure of working with Gaythee many years back and to keep in touch through e-mail throughout the years! Gaythee was a very special person with a very big heart! I will miss you! My prayers are with you Fabian, Rio and Mary! I will miss Gaythee's humor and upbeat, positive demeanor! Rio and Mary, remember that your mother will be with you always, when you are outside and feel a gentle breeze flow past you for no reason at all, that's your mom blowing a kiss from heaven. When you are lonely and missing her look up at the sky at night and see a beautiful bright starr shinning brighter than ever, that's your mom winking at your from heaven. She will never be gone completely. The more you think of her and smile over special memories, the more she will appear in some very special way from heaven to show you that she is always there for you. You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have….be strong for each other…share your memories together, no matter how sad or how silly they are. That's what your mom would want! I pray for your strength and I pray that the lord has wrapped his arms around Gaythee in comfort and love for the wonderful person she is!. Love to all of you! Darlene Indorato

February 5, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about your mom.she always had a beautiful smile.there is not much anyone can say at a TIME LIKE THIS except hang in there we all love you and again we are very sorry

Anthony&Rita Guiliano

January 30, 2014

She was a sweet warm wonderful lady who we only had a short time to get to know.Our love and prayers to Fabian and the children.

Frank and Sue Piringer

January 30, 2014

She sounds like a very brave, caring, giving, and loving person. I am so sorry for your family's loss.
Alice Owens

Alice Owens

January 27, 2014

My sincere sympathy and prayers to Gaythee's family. May God give you the strength you need at this difficult time. Your friendship will always be cherished in my heart.

Evelyn Luers

January 27, 2014

I had the pleasure of working with this sweet lady and her husband many years ago,when she first got sick.Gaythee always had a smile on her face that would light up a room! Even though I haven't seen her and Fabian in years,she always had a special place in my heart.
In every sense of the word---A TRUE LADY!!

Linda Suglia LPN

January 26, 2014

We will be keeping your family in our prayers. She will be missed greatly. Love Always
Peggy Hinman

January 26, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Gathee's family. She was a wonderful person who I was so honored to meet. I will never forget her kindness, sense of humor or her strength. She inspired me so much. The world has lost a very special lady.

Jackie & Tony Popomaier

January 26, 2014

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