Ana Maria Strandemo, 29

Minneapolis

Formerly of St. Cloud

Oct. 27, 1983 ~ Jan. 26, 2013

Ana died in Minneapolis on January 26 2012 of complications of lupus.

She was born on October 27th, 1983 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Ana is survived by her parents Gary and Barbara Strandemo, St. Cloud; her sister Rosa Strandemo, St. Paul; her grandmothers Ruth Lund, Bloomington and Sid Strandemo, Kenyon, her boyfriend Foster Simmonds Jr., Minneapolis and many other family members and friends who loved her. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Arnold Lund and Raymond Strandemo.

Ana graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School in 2002. She attended Macalester College in St. Paul from 2002-2004, and Augsburg College from 2010-2012 where she graduated with a degree in Psychology. She will be remembered for her kindness and generosity, her creative and complex mind, her insightful wisdom, her love of animals and music, her artistic skills, her appreciation of her Guatemalan heritage and her dimples.

A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Ana will be 12PM, Saturday, February 2nd at Atonement Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. A visitation will precede the service at 11am. Pastor Darius Larsen will officiate. There will also be a visitation from 5-9 PM, Friday, February 1st at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in St. Cloud. A time of sharing will start at 7pm. Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in St. Cloud.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Common Hope, an organization providing services to children and families in Guatemala, the National Kidney Foundation or the Tri-County Humane Society.

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Published by St. Cloud Times on Jan. 30, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Ana Strandemo

24 Entries

Rafael Iverson

February 3, 2013

Gary, Barb, and Rosa, I am so sad to hear about your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

Jon Einar Flatnes

February 2, 2013

I was so sad to read the tragic news about Ana. I fondly remember her as a cheerful and loving friend back at Macalester. My thoughts go out to Barb, Gary and Rosa. Rest in Peace, Ana

Jack Schuh

February 1, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Steph and Bill Jussila

February 1, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts are with you! We were sad to read about Ana. Our wish is for peace and God's love to surround you all.

Mark and Ann Warrington

February 1, 2013

We were so saddened to hear of the loss of Ana. Words seem so inadequate to convey our love and concern. We are so sorry we cannot be there for her service. Know that in the days and months ahead you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mark and Ann

Lynn Arnsdorf (Lofgren)

February 1, 2013

I will never forget the day I met Ana. She was crawling across your wooden floor near the front door. Later we all sang "My Girl". To me, it has always been a magical moment. It's not the length of the journey but the quality that matters. How blessed she was to have you, Barb, Gary and Rosa!!! And the universe gave her to you for the very best of reasons---love!!!

Steve & BJ Ness

January 31, 2013

Barb, Gary & Rosa,
Deepest sympathy to you all at this time. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you since Marleny shared the sad news with us.

Mary Claire & Eric Schultz

January 31, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Ana Maria. Twenty nine is way too young. Our hearts ache for your sadness. I hope that the good memories will sustain you at this difficult time.

RONALD AND MICKEY SCOTT

January 31, 2013

GARY, BARB, AND ROSA,
I AM SO SADDEN TO READ OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER AND SISTER'S PASSING. KNOW THAT GOD WILL KEEP HOLDING HER HAND, AND BE THERE FOR HER.
MAY YOU ALL FIND PEACE AND COMFORT IN FAMILY.

Katherine Risch-Janson

January 31, 2013

Ana was. Sweet kind living individual. She will be remembered!

Cindy (Regouski) Steinberg

January 31, 2013

Barb, Gary & Rosa, so, so sorry to read about the loss of Ana. I foundly remember her with my Lindsy & Johnny at day care, so many years ago. Wishing you all peace and comfort during this tough time.

January 31, 2013

Dear Barb, Gary and Rosa,

We were saddened to hear about the death of your beloved Ana. I have fond memories of chaperoning her along with several other young females on a road trip to a National Lutheran Youth Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. I was struck by Ana's sense of awareness to make healthy food choices during that adventure.

May God's presence be with you always.

With Warmest Affection

Icephine and family

Noelle

January 30, 2013

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. I have never forgotten her smile and enjoyed the time I spent with her and Rosa when they were young girls.

Kathy Swanson

January 30, 2013

I am so sorry to hear this news. Ana was in one of my classes during her last semester at Augsburg and I was so pleased to get to know her. She was a wonderful, insightful student and a generous, kind, and sensitive person.

JoAnn Schmiesing

January 30, 2013

You have my deepest sympathy in your loss! You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Sarah Griesse

January 30, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Ana. She was a wonderful addition to the Augsburg College community and will be missed.

Luther and Judy Rotto and Family

January 30, 2013

We are thinking of you with special love, support and care at this time. We keep you close in our hearts.

January 30, 2013

You may not recall me, but I remember Ana as a little girl when Kate and Rosa were in the same dance glass. What a delightful, beautiful child...I am so sorry for all of you.

Barb Tillemans

January 30, 2013

We feel so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Ana. It was a pleasure to have known such a strong, kind and gentle soul.
Rick, Karen & Tony Kuschel

Karessa

January 30, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss she was such a sweet person! I was part of her crew for voyageurs in high school. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Mary Schroer

January 30, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts. Mary (Hartman) Schroer

Ellen Palmer

January 30, 2013

I remember a little girl full of energy and imagination during her early school years at Learning Day Montessori. What a loss for all of you at her young age.
How lucky that she had been to have such a loving, supportive family. Sorrow at your loss,

Warren and Jacie Bradbury

January 30, 2013

Barbara, Gary, and Rosa, we share your sadness. May you find assurance in knowing how many thoughts and prayers are with you as you say goodbye to Ana. We are sorry that we cannot be there to join your family in gladness for her life. Our sympathy and wishes for peace and comfort cross the miles.

January 30, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God help you during this difficult time. Take care.

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