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Isabel Pacheco Obituary
1934-2017
Isabel R. Pacheco was born in Culver City, CA on December 11, 1934 to John and Paula (Negrete) Ramirez; she went home peacefully to the Lord at her residence in Wilmington on February 11, 2017. Predeceased by her parents and her brother, Johnny, she is survived by her husband, Edward Pacheco, daughter, Diana Vasquez and son, Edward V. Pacheco (Lidiette); she is also survived by her sisters, Anita, Paula and Mary. She leaves her legacy behind through her six grandchildren, Jessica (Johnny), Michelle (Oscar), Frank, Andrew, Miguel and Brianna; she also was a proud great-grandma of her five great-grandchildren, Manuel, Isabel, Makayla, Micah and Marla. Isabel instilled the Catholic Faith within her family by being an active, contributing parishioner of St. Peter and St. Paul Church throughout her lifetime; she also donated money religiously to many Catholic organizations and charities. She always put others before her and helped whom she could. She was a true hero to her family and others; in fact she bravely risked her own life at the age of 27 when she jumped off the Henry Ford Bridge to save another's life. She received the Harbor Heroine Award and The Carnegie Medal of Honor, the highest honor allowed to a civilian. It was selfless acts such as these that made Isabel the strong and courageous woman she was; she showed her strength to the very end of her fight. Her heart and soul remained intact, cancer could not touch this. Isabel showed her family love continuously to the very end of her journey. Her beautiful spirit has risen to heaven. Services for Isabel will be held on February 25th at All Souls Cemetery in Long Beach, Rosary at 10:30, Mass at 1:00 p.m. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits
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Robert Mansour
April 7, 2018
Isabel a great American Hero and Inspiration for all to follow.
May our lord grant her eternal rest and blessings
My heartfelt condolences to her family, and may fond memories keep all of you strong.
God Bless+
Robert Mansour
March 21, 2018
I recently read about the courageous act of Isabel. What an incredible individual to risk her own life to save others.
I would like the family of Isabel to know that she is with our Lord, a true Angel
God Bless Isabel and her Family
Peggy Bowman
March 4, 2018
Isabel was a special person, a true angel. I known she is at peace and very close to God. I am so happy I read her story this morning.It has inspired me to still try to do good for others in this selfish world of today...Rest in peace Isabel and thank you ......
Laura Owens
March 1, 2018
Ms Pacheco is among the Angels.
I am inspired by a beautiful legacy; one you left not only to your loved ones, but to the world we struggle to understand. Isabel Ramirez Pacheco, your name, and your courage has become part of my hopefulness for the future of America. I look forward to the day in which we as a race, the human race, naturally and freely give of ourselves. We can do this in so many ways.
To the Pacheco children; your mother and grandmother went beyond the scope of kindness. May her light shine continuously and guide you and others on your paths to Glory.
February 27, 2018
God Bless you and your family what a wonderful thing she did very brave lady
Derly Rivera
February 23, 2018
Blessings to the family. Only the Brave!
Abrazos,
Derly Rivera
Austin
February 12, 2018
To GOD Be The Glory ! ! !; WELL DONE SISTER Pacheco, now Rest In Peace, You saved one; but GOD SAVED ALL 4, AMEN
Rev. Edward D. Reynolds ,Louisville, Kentucky
MIKE M
February 12, 2018
JUST READ STORY ABOUT THIS AMAZING LADY, TO HER FAMILY,YOU MUST BE VERY PROUD.AT A TIME OF SO MUCH HATE,GOOD TO HEAR HER STORY.
Judy Poole
February 11, 2018
Just read this story, what a wonderful lady, a fearless woman. May God bless her family. I lost my brother last Feb 17 and my sister this Feb 6, but they are safe and loved where they are. With appreciation to this fabulous lady,
Judy Poole
February 2, 2018
You were amazing.
Lydia in Idaho
Ignacio Espinoza
January 28, 2018
An inspiration to all of us in today's selfish world. Ms Ramirez is a true hero, lovely story.
Melvina Brown
January 20, 2018
She did a great thing, Such a pretty lady, Good story!
Elvetrice Brice
January 18, 2018
What an amazing soul, Truely one of God's bright Angels.
Cecelia Brothwell
January 16, 2018
I just read this remarkable woman's obituary and am so moved by her courage. Not many of us can say they saved another persons life (or in such a dramatic fashion). God blessed her with a long life and many good things in it. My condolences to her family on their loss. Thank you for sharing her.
January 13, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 12, 2018
May she be blessed for her humble yet heroic life.
Kent Matthews
January 5, 2018
Your grandmother would have been proud of you for using her courage to live up to .1/5/18
Kent Matthews
December 30, 2017
I just read this story...what a BRAVE, COURAGEOUS Lady she was, definitely an ANGEL from above! Karen Kelly 12/30/17
Betty Pringle
December 26, 2017
I read this story for the first time 12/26/17 and Isabel was truly a giving and courageous person. May she rest in Heavenly Peace. She certainly is a wonderful inspiration to us all.
December 24, 2017
You were an Angel on Earth and now in Heaven.
December 22, 2017
Our condolences to your family on the passing of your dear loved one. It was a wonderful about her jumping in to save someone!!!! That was great. We need more people like her in this world. Thanks for caring.
bernard dentz
December 20, 2017
remarkable women
December 20, 2017
It's very encouraging to see human kindness at work. When we show this we are truly being a living example of how we are made in God's image, exemplifying love and compassion. Thank you for sharing Mrs Pacheco's wonderful story.
W Henderson
December 19, 2017
What an awesome woman. I truly hope to see her story on the big screen someday. Her story has inspired me.
Gods blessings to her family
Jane Mansbridge
December 15, 2017
A true hero and an inspiration to us all.
December 14, 2017
Thank Heaven for this young Hero & that wonderful Example She set for the continued Future of the rest of us! Hazel M. Giddens,RN
peter
December 9, 2017
Thank goodness people of uncommon valor exist. I am sure you have a special spot in the spirit world.
December 6, 2017
True stories of a person with such a commitment to a rich life are needed to be heard by all of us.
Thank you Isabel.
And now this 68 year old man is going to recommit him self serving other people and to get off my behind and get a move on!
Jim clio, mi
November 29, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
LB
November 29, 2017
Amazing
PATRICIA MONYEI
November 21, 2017
WE NEED TO HEAR ABOUT SUCCESS AND LOVE. SUCCESSFULLY, SHE SAVE A LIFE AND SHE BECAME AN INSPIRATION TO ALL THAT TAKE TIME TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
November 17, 2017
What a great person she was, God Bless her and her family, yes too bad she could not had been cloned.
A special story.
Darlene Wessell Barker
Robert Harrington
November 17, 2017
To bad we couldn't of cloned her so the world would have more like her. My condolences.
Jen Stapleton
November 16, 2017
such a beautiful selfless lady!
Sergio Santos
October 29, 2017
Mis bendiciones. Gracias por todo!
Barb E Martinez
October 27, 2017
Jessica,how beautiful your nana was inside and out she truly was God's Angel whom she served and to those here of this world,an inspiration to me.thank you for sharing this heroic act of love and compelled to save a person life.a story i never heard and will carry in my heart.Blessings always
Jill Patterson
October 27, 2017
Jessica, Sincere condolences on the passing of your dear grandmother. What an amazing and inspirational story of courage and love for others in the most pure and selfless form. Thank you so very much for sharing what a beautiful lady she was, both inside and out.XO
Annette Bridges
October 27, 2017
What a wonderful woman! Such selfless love for humankind.
L B
October 27, 2017
I never heard of this woman until today. Learning of her bravery has moved me to tears. How blessed was she to know such courage? How blessed are we to witness it?
My sincere sympathy on your loss.
Katherine Govia
February 20, 2017
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving -kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time (Psalm 119:50,76)
M Vita
February 19, 2017
Rest in peace Isabel ❤
L. M.
February 19, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy to the ( Ramirez ) Pacheco family. Such a wonderful example of a human being, truly in the image of her creator. May you find comfort in God's promise at John 11: 24 & 25. Knowing there is a future for those we have lost in death can be very reassuring during this difficult time.
February 19, 2017
TO THE FAMILY OF ISABELE , MY NAME IS MARION EDDINGS ANTHONY, I WENT ALL THROUGH SCHOOL WITH ISABELE. SHE WAS THE DEAR'ST KINDEST MOST THOUGHFUL PERSON IN OUR CLASS.I AM HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN HER....
SINCERELY
MARION EDDINGS ANTHONY
Monie Delgadillo
February 19, 2017
Sending our love and condolences to Diane, Jessica and family!
Elizabeth Perez
February 19, 2017
My thoughts & prayers to the entire family, may you find comfort in your memories of her. I pray God be with you during this difficult time and may she RIP in heaven, much love ❤
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