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Julixa Espada Obituary

OKEECHOBEE - Julixa "Nike" Espada, age 27, of Okeechobee, died, Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, in Boynton Beach, Fla. She was born Aug. 16, 1984, in Ft. Pierce, to Julio and Nixa Espada. She was a graduate of Okeechobee High School and a member of the Westside Christian Church of Okeechobee. Julixa enjoyed animals, outdoors, country living, kids, her Chihuahuas (Maggy and Tink), country music, fishing and going to the beach. She was a very sweet loving young woman that enjoyed helping others and spending quality time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Julio Espada. She is survived by her mother, Nixa Espada of Okeechobee; brother, Julio Espada Jr. of Okeechobee; aunt, Wanda Esposito (John) of Milford, Pa.; uncles, Pedro Espada (Rosa), Eustaquio Espada (Donna), all of Okeechobee. In addition, she leaves behind many loving family members in Puerto Rico, New Jersey and Buffalo, New York. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, from 4 to 8 p.m. Services will be on Friday, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. in the Buxton Funeral Home Chapel, 110 NE 5th Street, Okeechobee. Pastor Richard Baker will be officiating and interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. All arrangements are entrusted to the loving care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory, 110 NE 5th Street, Okeechobee, Fl. On-line condolences may be made at www.buxtonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Lake Okeechobee News and SouthCentralLife.com on Jan. 4, 2012.

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NIXA {MAMA} ESPADA

February 3, 2012

TE EXTRANO DE DIA Y DE NOCHE CADA MANANA CADA TARDE NO PASA UN MINUTO DE Q. DEJE DE PENSAR EN TI. SE Q. ESTAS MUY BIEN, PERO TE EXTRANO TANTO Q. MI VIDA NO ES LA MISMA SIN TI. UN PEDASO DE MI VIDA SE A MARCHADO. DESDE NINA SONE CON SE MUJER, ESPOSA Y MADRE UN UN PEDAZO DE MI SE HA MARCHADO MI SUENO SE HIZO REALIDAD Y FUI MADRE DE UNA NINA Q. HOY ESTRANO TANT

O Q. HOY ME CUIDA MAS Q. NUNCA MI ANGEL JULIXA DIOS TE TENGA EN LA GLORIA, QUE LA FELICIDAD BRILLE SOBRE TI. DIOS TE CUIDE. "MAMA LOVE YOU" DIOS TE BENDIGA.OXOXOXO

Family Beltran De Jesus

January 7, 2012

Cant believe that you are gone.. But, i know that things happened for a reason and that you are needed more there that in here. The gate of heaven open to received you with open arms. I just imagine, you Happy to see ur daddy that u miss him so much i bet that he was waiting to see his little Girl,i know all the joy that you must feel be able to see him, that its wonderful. But, it hurt at the same time.With tears in my eyes and pain in my Heart the only thing that i can say now its.. Farewell Julixa, we will see each other one day. My Prayers and condonlences for the Family Espada.. R.I.P. Julixa <3 You always be in our HEARTS!!

Jessica Hogan-Wiggins

January 7, 2012

To your family in this horrible time I hope that they know that the prayers of hundreds are with them at this time of need. You were a light in the darkness and the memories that I have of you are nothing but happy ones. I know you are in a better place and I hope that you are looking down on all of us with that smile of yours.

Armanda Gancerez

January 6, 2012

Julixa, You will greatly be missed by all who's life you entered and now have left to be with our Lord Jesus Christ! I pray in all of this that your are now with your father and grandparents. I pray for your mother and brother each night; for God to get them thourgh this difficult time. Give my Tia Elva and Evie a hug from us! Love ya always "Nike" Until we meet again! Armanda Gancerez-Palmerin y familia!

Tamara Cort

January 6, 2012

I want to send my prayers to the family. I am so sorry for your loss. May god be with all of you. May she rest in peace....

elizabeth quintrell

January 6, 2012

we will miss you my friend. your death was a tragedy... i'm only glad that i had opportunity to know someone so wonderful.. You are with God now... See you again one day!

Jessica Felkins

January 6, 2012

You will always hold a special place in my heart. Anytime I needed someone to talk to or I was upset you always knew what to say and you always put a smile on my face. Rest in peace baby girl you are loved and will be missed.

Lela Brash

January 6, 2012

I wanted to send my condolences to the Family. May the family find comfort during this difficult time. Sending thoughts and Prayers.. ((((Love))))

nichole anderson(autrey)

January 5, 2012

You are missed dearly Julixa.have a great time with our lord till we see u again.prayers to the family.

Raquel Moreno

January 5, 2012

May God bless your family in these moments of hurt. I know that you are in a better place and are looking upon the ones that you left behind. See you soon girlie, put in a good word for us.
Raquel Moreno

Jennifer Johnson

January 5, 2012

We will miss you so much.but you wll always be with us.Make everyone smile and bring joy to everyone in Heaven as you have here on earth..We will meet again..

Shannon Tyson

January 5, 2012

Sorry for your loss Espada family, she will be missed by many.

Kari Kroeplin

January 5, 2012

I remember in 4th grade how much fun we had at epcot together we were so close back then over the years wasnt as close but you were still my friend. I am truly blessed knowing I got to be apart of your life for that short time. I will see you again one day! love you always

January 5, 2012

Our sincere condolences are with the Espada Family...May you Rest in Peace....Always in our prayers, From the Rodriquez Familia.....

frances futch

January 5, 2012

julixa words can't express the hurt I feel....I know u are in heaven with the other angels rejoicing and giving god praises...bc he makes no mistakess...I just ask one favor...save me a seat bc one day I'm going to earn my wings....I love u girl...I will never forget u....kissssessss

Jesenia santiago

January 5, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Jesenia Santiago

January 5, 2012

Juli mi prieta te fuiste pero dejaste tu sonrisa y tu amor siempre estaras en nuestros corazones. You will be missed love you prita.I am sorry for your lost love yall..Que dios le de fuerza..

MICHELLE CURBELO

January 5, 2012

I you were a dear friend to and I will always cherish the memories we shared. May you R.I.P

Eliazer Arellano

January 5, 2012

•What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

My condolences goes out to "The Family Espada" may God be with them through this hard moment and give them the strenghth to get through this. May God Bless.

Deanna Barber --- Vinson

January 5, 2012

It has been years since i have seen you when we would run down the dirt road in basinger and have a good time so sorry this had to happen to you but you are a very special angel in heaven watching over all of us ...my thoughts and prayers are with all of the espada family and the rest of her family

erica beltran

January 5, 2012

i cant believe ur gone..but ur in a better place ur father recieved u with opened arms ur now looking down on us nike we love u very much u are family even though we arent blood..my condolence go out to ur family..its not a good bye its a see you later..the memories of u remain always and forever u hold a place n my heart..

Missy Murphy

January 5, 2012

I miss you very much baby girl. Always at the house with my two girls laughing. Everyone who knew you loved you. You have touched many hearts.

Vanessa Houze

January 5, 2012

Sorry for your Loss... With deepest Sympathy {JuliO} from my FAMILY to Yours!

Jackie Rankine

January 5, 2012

She will always be missed, I was a good friend of her brother Julio at Okeechobee high school, my prayer goes out to her and the family.

Elena Urbina

January 4, 2012

She will always have a special place in many hearts that she touched with her sweet smile......

Joann Adriance

January 4, 2012

Im so sorry to hear what happened to her. We were good friends in high school. We used to hangout out at each others houses and talk on the phone all the time. She was the sweetest girl you could ever meet. She was always there to talk to,to listen to you if you needed to talk or even a shoulder to cry on. She was such a wonderful friend to me and i will never forget her. She will always be in my thoughts matter where she is.You will always be a loving friend to me and i will never forget you or our friendship.I know that she is in a happy place now and that she is taken care of. Your friend always Joann Miller-Adriance.

marie white

January 4, 2012

it saddens my heart to hear this tragic news.you were such a lighting person.always smiling and laugh and joking around.may you rest in peace and my prayers are with your family & friends.may god give your mother and brother strength and some closer.so sorry for your loss .julixa, with ur angelic smile & grace watch over your family.

Erica Arana

January 4, 2012

We will miss you classmate...istill remember you the day we became friends....the things we shared....thanks for letting me know you classmate 04..youre in my thoughts and prayers.....miss you...

Olivia Cooper

January 4, 2012

Sorry for your lost! I'm a co- worker of julio!

melissa redding-gilstrap

January 4, 2012

I didn't know you but I did know your brother and your mom. You will be greatly missed its sad it had to happen this way. May you fly with the angels and rest in peace.

January 4, 2012

she will always be here with me. She was my best friend, we were practically stuck together all through high school. I know she's happy where she is now because she's with her dad and her baby, you will always be my best friend and my angel. Kasey

January 4, 2012

So sorry that had to happen. She had a sweet smile. I didn't know her but I wish I had.

J. B. in West Palm Beach

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