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Blanca MacDonald Obituary

MacDonald MacDonald, Blanca Rubio Our beloved wife, mother, sister and best friend, passed away on May 5, 2011, in an automobile accident en route to her home in Davie, Fl. Blanca, the youngest daughter of Blanca E. Aranda and Rolando D. Rubio, was born in San Francisco, Ca., on May 26, 1981. Early in her life she moved with her family to South Florida. She began her academic journey at Flamingo Elementary School, then continued to Hialeah Middle. She attended Hialeah and Flanagan High Schools, before graduating with the Cooper City High School class of 1999. Blanca received her Associate of Arts degree with high honors from Broward College, and was attending Florida Atlantic University in pursuit of a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. Blanca was known for her hard work, dedication and unparalleled work ethic. She distinguished herself as a Customer Service Manager at Circuit City (Pembroke Pines); Store Manager at Guess, Inc. (Sunrise and Coconut Grove); Operations Manager for Shutter and Screen Supply Inc., CK Home Products Inc., and more recently at Banyan Finance Inc. The only thing greater than her passion for success and education was her love for family and friends. Blanca is survived by her husband Thomas, and her daughter Hailey Jane, the light of her life. Blanca s love and compassion led so many families to call her their own. Along with her mother Blanca, Sherry and Bocky Garciga and Charles and Jane MacDonald were proud to call her their daughter. She was a sister to Jessie Aranda and his wife Adanays; Maria Powers and her husband Michael; Cherie Sanders and her husband Steven; Becca Garciga, Maria Elena Rubio, and Rolando Rubio Jr. She was an aunt to Melody, Dorian, Matthew, Madison, Chris and Roli. She will be remembered by all for her bright smile and even brighter spirit. Blanca was a strong and focused woman, who had a laugh that could make any heart smile. A memorial service will be held at Plantation Community Church, 6501 West Broward Blvd. Plantation, FL on Friday May 20 at 5:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to USAA College Savings Plan for Hailey MacDonald #504357422-01; USAA College Savings Plans, P.O. Box 55354, Boston, MA 02205-5354.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel from May 16 to May 17, 2011.

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Michelle FiresteinBowler

May 14, 2020

Dear Beautiful Blanca,
I miss you so much. You had such a beautiful smile and soul and you always made me laugh when we would see eachother during our morning drop off at daycare with the kids. I have a picture of you and sweet Hailey from my son's birthday party. The two of you look beautiful!! I will never forget you. You had such drive and you were so ambitious and fun and a really special person. ♥

PAUL MONTEMAYOR

May 10, 2020

My family and I continue to remember you and how lucky we are to have had you in our lives. May Hailey continue your great legacy. God bless, Happy Mother's Day and R.I.P....

Paul, Carla and Angelina Montemayor

May 6, 2012

We still miss you very much. Hailey is growing up so fast like Angelina. It funny how from behind you can't tell the apart. Anyway we know you are watching over us. God Bless

Jill Bellack

May 5, 2012

Thinking of you today Blanca and of your family. Especially sweet Hailey. I did not know you, I met Hailey the night of the crash after I watched your car fly through the air. It was scary. I pray always that Hailey is doing okay.

Samiah Samiah

July 10, 2011

Dear Family and Friends of Blanca, I know she was the light of your eyes, the dreams of your children's future, and the star in everyone's skies. With deep sympathy, sorrow, and hope that her dreams and aspirations live on as they so touched each and every one of you. Witness to the sun of Blanca in everyone around her...Samiah

Carrie Thompson

May 26, 2011

Although you do not know me personally, my daughter Shayla is a friend of Hailey's at Somerset. Shayla is in the first grade and I have met Haley's grandfather before. My heart goes out to you and Hailey as well as the rest of your family. May the memories of Blanca get you through this hard and sad time. Shayla talks about Hailey all of the time and she is so sad that Hailey has lost her mommy. Again my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Carrie Thompson

May 26, 2011

Happy Birthday Blanca...may you rest in peace and your memory forever live on in Thomas, Hailey & your extended family of friends.

Giles Light

May 25, 2011

So very saddened to learn of the passing of Blanca MacDonald. Deepest sympathies to Thomas and her family and friends. She will be missed.

Henri Rand Furgiuele

May 20, 2011

A life well lived is always something to remember, and Blanca's life will be remembered for a very long time. She lived her life with strength, passion, humor and wasn't afraid to make choices. What a legacy for us all.

To those with whom she shared her life, you have my encouragement, love and support. Take care.

Aunt Henri

Alfonso Angulo

May 20, 2011

When somebody so young is taken back home is for a reason. We want to know the reason. We suffer, we cry, we think too much, we ask questions, ... but there's only one answer: We are just visitors sent by higher entities from above. We have missions, completed or not completed? They know. We'll find out when the time is right.
Blanca is with God, ...closer than us. We have to remember she's OK. Better than ever ...looking down with a smile, ... hoping her loves ones go on with their missions in this life, and make her proud.
Alfonso Angulo

June MacDonald

May 20, 2011

Thomas, your obituary for your beloved wife was so well written. Your precious daughter, little Hailey Jane, is now without her wonderful mother and this is going to be so difficult for her. Thankfully she has you, your parents and many relatives who care about her and love her very much. You, especially, have my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you, dear.
God bless you. I send my love.
Aunt June MacDonald

Camilla Guido Samqua

May 20, 2011

Blanca is in my prayers. May Thomas, Hailey and the entire family stay strong through this difficult time.

Patricia Anderson

May 20, 2011

You are in Gods hands now. Your family will rest knowing that. The Andersons-Jason Turners in-laws

Nahyme Valencia

May 19, 2011

Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
Because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart.

Thank you Blanca for being part of a special moment in my life. You always had a beautiful heart & smile on your face. Forever remembered!

Nahyme Valencia

May 19, 2011

Joe Mazzella

May 19, 2011

I know we have a great angel watching over us. You made me laugh and feel great when we all got together. I love and miss you Blanca.

Majela Zelaya

May 18, 2011

May God give her family the strength they need in this moments and may her R.I.P.

Natalie Camp

May 18, 2011

Praying for the family.

Marsha Brooks

May 18, 2011

R.I.P. Blanca. Always remembered- never forgotten.

Donna Skaro

May 18, 2011

Altho, I din't know you personally, your husband Thomas, would always talk about you with love in his eyes. My sincere sympathy and condolanences go out to the entire family of Blanca. Please take strength in knowing there are many out there who care. Rest in peace, Blanca.....

Carolina Espinal

May 18, 2011

BLANCA IT WAS A PLEASURE TO GET TO KNOW YOU, ALSO TO KNOW YOU HUSBAND AS A CO-WORKER HE AWAYS TALKED ABOUT YOU AND HAILEY...R.I.P

May 17, 2011

Blanca I will definitely miss your funny jokes in the morning when you dropped off Hailey at school. It was a pleasure to have known you these past few months. RIP!
Stephanie Read

Stephanie Read

May 17, 2011

Blanca it was a pleasure to have known you these past few months. I will remember the jokes you told me every morning when you dropped Hailey off at school. I will definitely miss you.

Krissy Baker

May 17, 2011

I'm still in disbelief that you are gone. They say that there are reasons for everything that happens in this world, but ,this I'm having a difficult time understanding. I am blessed that I had a chance to work with you and get to know you. You were honestly one of the most amazing people I've ever known. You carried this light that surrounded you and I know for sure that you've taken that light to a better place. My most heartfelt condolences to your family. May they find strength in each other.

Micheline Maceus

May 17, 2011

WOW, I still can't believe you are gone,they say that God placed people in out lives for a reason, i know for a fact that you made a difference in mine, you were such a beautiful, friendly, funny, smart, outgoing person, i learned a lot from you, your smile could lite up a room, you made any situation fun. I will always treasure the memories, we had a great time working together, it was such an honor to have meet you, i wish we had more time with you, but God needed another Angel & you were chosen one, you will be missed by so many. Now in understand why you live your life the way you did, you had a lot to accomplish in a short time! RIP my Chica!

Rolando Rubio III

May 17, 2011

Miss you Tia, I wish we had more time

Johana Lorenzo

May 16, 2011

Can't believe ur gone so soon:( U were part of my life for many years, and even though we drifted apart after high school, I can always say u were a great friend that didn't deserve to leave this earth so soon. I know u will be overlooking from heaven. U will be missed by many, but be assured that ur memory will live on. I have so many good memories from grade school, and those will be the ones I will always remember. Xoxo and RIP

Michelle Firestein-Bowler

May 16, 2011

I'm so honored to have known such a beautiful woman. I can't believe you are gone. I have great memories of you. I will miss you so much.

Michelle Firestein-Bowler

May 16, 2011

I am so honored to have known such a beautiful person. You will missed so very much!

Paul,Carla and Angelina Montemayor

May 16, 2011

We are proud to have met you and to be your friend. We will miss you tremendously and in your honor we will always be part of Hailey and Thomas's life. God Bless you and we will see you again in Heaven! :)

Don Coxe

May 16, 2011

I'll miss you on Monday nights, sweetheart. May God give you everlasting life in His Kingdom at His right side.

Samantha @ Jason Turner

May 16, 2011

You will be missed and we love you

Danielle ross-maddox

May 16, 2011

May your spirit always live on.

Sevie Carmona

May 16, 2011

You were my bestest friend and I am so empty without you in my life. I will miss you terribly, but will make sure that your memory and spirit lives on. We are all so very proud of you. I'll always love you forever, B.

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