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Isolina Aramburu Obituary
Isolina Paula Aramburu
She was born Isolina Paula Consiglieri on June 29, 1920, in Lima, Peru. She met her husband, Adrian J. Aramburu, in Lima and they were married in January of 1944.
Following the death of her husband in 1962, Isolina moved to the United States with her seven children in 1963. She lived in Seattle and worked for many years as a cook at the Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle, retiring in 1980. She moved to Lynnwood four years ago to live with her son, Gustavo.
Isolina dearly loved serving the Lord and her family. An exemplary Christian, she loyally loved her only spouse and in addition to raising her children, helped raise many of her siblings and grandchildren. She was a kind, gentle soul with a tremendous capacity for forgiveness and under-standing and an uncanny ability to befriend and love everyone she met. She especially enjoyed cooking and was known for serving delectable cuisine both at home and at work.
Isolina was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian; her parents, Antonio Severo Consiglieri and Daria Marguarita Aramburu; and siblings, Antonia, Domingo, Juan Emilio, Eulogio, Antonio, Alejandro and Alberto.
She is survived by her children, Luis R. Aramburu, Daria I. Consiglieri, Fernando A. Aramburu (Ileana), Guillermo J. Aramburu (Ikuko), Gustavo L. Aramburu (Sandra), Gladys M. Brown (Kevin), Francisco J. Aramburu; siblings, Roman Consiglieri (Wilmarina) and Yolanda Consiglieri; grandchildren, Aarron, Lienne, Lia, Mario, Adrian (Angela), Mikela (Ben), Gina (Matt), Monica (Jesse), Misty, Adrian, Tony (Mary Beth), Carly, Ryan (Kara), Kyle, Colin, Joseph and Melissa; and great grandchildren Simon, Dylan, Ayla, Alyssa, Jacoby, Markus, Kamron, Milatka, Aviel, Kaleina.
A memorial service is pending.
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Memories and Condolences
for Isolina Aramburu
María Elena Consiglieri
March 8, 2011
Querido primo Gustavo:
Siempre nos acordaremos de la TÃa Isolina como la persona buena y cariñosa qe siempre fue. MarÃa Elena Consiglieri
Claudio Consiglieri
March 7, 2011
My dear and allway loved aunt will be forever with us, in our hearts, me Claudio A. Consiglieri, Etevan Gustavo Consiglier, Fabio M. Consiglieri and my mom Vera Cruz Consiglieri.
We pray for God had hold her in Your blessed arms forever.
Vicky Consiglieri
March 7, 2011
Querido primo Gustavo, gracias por darnos la oportunidad de poder escribir algo de nuestra querida tia Isolina. Hemos apreciado mucho las visitas que ella hizo a Lima, fue una gran alegria volver a verla, siempre con buena actitud, amorosa, dulce, como decian mis hijos: "ella es una abuelita de verdad". Ya he leido los mensajes en esta pagina y no hay mucho que agregar respecto de todas las virtudes que la adornaron. Gracias Sandra por haber cuidado de ella, ya te ganaste el cielo. Todos los Consiglieri tambien somos deudos, ella nos engrio, nos regalo su afecto, nos preparo deliciosa comida peruana y china, hemos recibido buenos consejos, hemos visto buenos ejemplos, va a ser muy dificil olvidarla, tardaremos mucho tíempo. Sabemos que ya goza de Dios, eso nos reconforta y que seguira cuidando de todos nosotros.
Luis Consiglieri
March 7, 2011
De: Luis A. Consiglieri Echave
Ahora que te encuentras más cerca de Dios, querida tía Isolina, quiero decirte muchas cosas que en vida no te dije. Se que me escuchas, así como siempre has sabido escuchar. Siempre alabaremos tus dotes de bondad, paciencia, así como tu trato amoroso. Estoy seguro que ahora que estas cerca del Señor, pedirás por los tuyos, por todos los que acá, en la tierra aprendimos a quererte y admirarte. Descansa en paz querida Tía Isolina.
Con Amor, tru sobrino
Luis Consiglieri Echave
Johnny Hollowed
February 20, 2011
To the Aramburu Family,
We were so very sorry to hear that Isolina had passed away. She was such a beacon of warmth and happiness and the world is certainly going to miss her presence. She had such a grace and uninhibited care for the people that she loved. We were blessed to be a part of her life and the life of your family. When I try to think back on my childhood and the many days that my brother and sister spent with Isolina it is hard for me to pull out specific moments. What I can take from it is a warmth that came from being around her. I can remember how she made me feel and the safety that I always felt inside her home and with your family. She cared for us like we were her grandchildren, and at the time I was just happy to have another Grandma, but looking back it was in incredible blessing and a testament to the wonderful type of person she was. I know you miss her immensely as we do, but I also know you will look back on her life with tremendous pride and joy. She left an inerasable mark on our lives and for that we are so very thankful.
As Maddy recalls, I was really young when I first met Isolina, and while I don’t remember every detail of the time we spent together, I do have certain memories that have some reason stuck with me for the past 20 years. The first thing that immediately comes to mind is the smell of her spaghetti. Til’ this day, no one will ever be able to top Isolina’s pasta sauce. I remember her baskets above the kitchen sink that held bananas. I remember watching Barney on TV with my little brother Thomas in her living room. I remember those big wooden stairs that led upstairs---to a place where we were not allowed to go. I remember playing in the tree in her front yard. I remember her trying to teach us how to say “hola” and “gracias.” I remember her beautiful skin. I remember how she used to hold my hand as we walked down the street.
I was trying to think of why those are the memories that I remember and not something she told me or a special day that we had together. I came to the conclusion that, well, first of all, I was only four and I don’t remember much of anything from when I was four, and second, the things that I do remember are feelings that I had when I was in her presence. Most of what I remember weren’t necessarily the things that Isolina did, but rather, the way she made me feel. Her home, her food, and her caring nature are the things that stuck with me most. She touched so many people’s lives, and I am happy to have been lucky enough to have known her.
I hope you and your family are able to celebrate her life because she lived such a full one. My prayers are with you, and I am certain that as we are smiling thinking about Isolina, she is smiling down on us.
Until we see each other again we wish you all the best.
Love,
Maddy, Johnny, and Thomas Hollowed
Anne Hollowed
February 20, 2011
In life there are a few people who from the moment you meet them you know that they are walking with God. Isolina was one of those people. Those who knew her well will remember the sense of peace that she had, and shared with those around her. For us this gift came at a time when we desperately needed her help. For seven years we were blessed to have Isolina as part of our family helping to raise our three kids. Isolina welcomed us into her family and we welcomed her into ours. She touched our lives and we became friends for life. We honestly think that God heard our prayers and guided us to meet Isolina. A meeting that sparked an unforgettable friendship.
John remembers that when we first met Isolina she asked her about her qualifications to take care of infants. Isolina’s response was simply, “I’ve raised seven children.” That’s all we needed. Especially when we got a chance to sit down and talk and realized what a kind person she was.
Anne remembers the daily conversations with Isolina. At first we shared life stories of the past, over time we shared our thoughts and concerns of the present and the future. Isolina would gently offer supporting thoughts on how to move forward, some days she was a philosopher, some days a deacon, but always my friend. Along the way she guided me on motherhood, love and trusting God. These lessons were provided by her example. Isolina’s children and grandchildren were often visiting. She loved each one in a unique and special way. Each one knew they were the center of her world when in her presence. I could see how her love would guide their path and renew their focus. Over time she did this for me too as well as our three children. It is a wonderful gift to be loved by Isolina you are inspired, and driven to be the best person you can possibly be.
Isolina became part of our family. Not just for the seven years but for the remainder of her life. Our kids know Isolina as “Nana.” She was their second grandmother.
We have been blessed to be part of the Aramburu family. We’ve had the honor and privilege to know all of Isolina’s sons and daughters and all of her grandchildren. When we think of her children, we think of many of the attributes of Isolina. Her beauty, wonderful sense of humor, spirituality, intelligence, patience, dignity, her sensitivity to all she met, and most of all---her kindness.
Isolina is gone but her memories and our prayers to her every night will be with us forever. We are all a better person for having to have known Isolina.
Love,
Anne and John Hollowed
John Hollowed
February 20, 2011
To the Arambaru Family,
We were so very sorry to hear that Isolina had passed away. She was such a beacon of warmth and happiness and the world is certainly going to miss her presence. She had such a grace and uninhibited care for the people that she loved. We were blessed to be a part of her life and the life of your family. When I try to think back on my childhood and the many days that brother and sister spent with Isolina it is hard for me to pull out specific moments. What I can take from it is a warmth that came from being around her. I can remember how she made me feel and the safety that I always felt inside her home and with your family. She cared for us like we were her grandchildren, and at the time I was just happy to have another Grandma, but looking back it was in incredible blessing and a testament to the wonderful type of person she was. I know you miss her immensely as we do, but I also know you will look back on her life with tremendous pride and joy. She left an inerasable mark on our lives and for that we are so very thankful.
Madolyn has a few more words to add:
I was really young when I first met Isolina, and while I don’t remember every detail of the time we spent together, I do have certain memories that have some reason stuck with me for the past 20 years. The first thing that immediately comes to mind is the smell of her spaghetti. Til’ this day, no one will ever be able to top Isolina’s pasta sauce. I remember her baskets above the kitchen sink that held bananas. I remember watching Barney on TV with my little brother Thomas in her living room. I remember those big wooden stairs that led upstairs---to a place where we were not allowed to go. I remember playing in the tree in her front yard. I remember her trying to teach us how to say “hola” and “gracias”. I remember her beautiful skin. I remember how she used to hold my hand as we walked down the street.
I was trying to think of why those are the memories that I remember and not something she told me or a special day that we had together. I came to the conclusion that, well, first of all, I was only four and I don’t remember much of anything from when I was four, and second, the things that I do remember are feelings that I had when I was in her presence. Most of what I remember weren’t necessarily the things that Isolina did, but rather, the way she made me feel. Her home, her food, and her caring nature are the things that stuck with me most. She touched so many people’s lives, and I am happy to have been lucky enough to have known her.
I hope you and your family are able to celebrate her life because she lived such a full one. My prayers are with you, and I am certain that as we are smiling thinking about Isolina, she is smiling down on us.
Until we see each other again we wish you all the best.
Love,
Maddy, Johnny, and Thomas Hollowed
Joyce Lashua
February 5, 2011
Dear Gustavo, Sandra, and Family,
We extend our deep sympathy and prayers in your loss of Isolina. May our God of comfort and the love of family and friends, support you all in your time of grief. I felt a wonderful connection to Isolina even though I did not have a chance to get to know her well and always looked forward to greeting her at church.
I am sorry that a cold & cough kept me from attending her memorial service.
May our God of comfort give you peace and strength at this time,
Joyce and Warren Lashua
Lynda Dietz
January 24, 2011
Nana, it was an honor to know and to love you and be loved by you. You are a treasure that will always remain in my heart. I still can remember our trip to San Francisco over 40 years ago. Such fun we had and you made me feel like one of the family. Thank you for the example you set of what it means to walk in love. I will miss you but will see you again in Heaven dearest Nana.
Sandra Santos-Stewart
January 23, 2011
Dear Gladys and Family. Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences. Reading this obituarie I have learned of an amazing human being that graced us with her life and her inmense love for God and family. May she rest in peace. There's a special place in heaven for her from where she will look down, proudly, and see what her amazing love has done with the family she raised.
January 22, 2011
Dear Aramburu Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of your mother. My earliest memories are of your family and mine growing up in West Seattle. We go back so far! I will always remember how sweet and kind your mom was to me. Now as I've raised my family, I realize how amazing your mom was to raise all of you so well and so lovingly and on her own. She truly is an inspiration. I hope you all will find peace and comfort during this time. We love you all very much....Ellen Umayam Jones
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