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Nicole Rae Aponte

Nicole Aponte Obituary

Jan. 22, 1978 - Dec. 3, 2010

Our beautiful Nicole was embraced by the Lord and taken home on Dec. 3. She is survived by her loving family: husband, Stewart Aponte; son and daughter, Ethan and Ashley Aponte; parents, Alan and Jeanette Graves; father, Albert (Flo) Gilfillan; grandmother, Norma Otis; sister, Kimberly Graves; brothers, Paul (nephew Lil Paul) Gilfillan, David (Christina) Graves; uncles, J.D. Otis and family, Danny (Marguerite) Otis and family; aunt, Patty (Bill) Gannon and family and aunt Christine Joachim and family.

Nicole worked as a lead emergency room tech in Colorado and recently transferred to the new hospital based clinic as a medical technician for a physician assistant. She treated her patients with dignity and compassion, a rare gift instilled in few. Her love for health care began early in life when she worked as a junior volunteer at VacaValley Hospital where she fell in love with the emergency room.

Nicole was a wonderful daughter and mother to two beautiful children, Ashley and Ethan. She will be remembered for her love of family, quick wit, sense of humor, fun loving and outgoing personality. Her sudden and unexpected death has saddened our entire family and she will be sorely missed by all who had known her.

Nicole attended school in Vacaville at Vaca Peña Middle School and Vaca High.

The family wishes to send our heartfelt appreciation to family and dear friends and neighbors for the overwhelming support they have received during this very difficult time. Words alone cannot express the comfort and kindness we have received and Nicole would have been so touched. She loved you all.

May the dear Lord continue to watch over Nicole and our family, we will miss her every minute of every day until one day we are once again reunited in heaven with our beautiful Nicole.

Funeral arrangements were made by Alternative Mortuary in Colorado, burial will be private at the Vacaville Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been setup to assist the Aponte family at Travis Credit Union, account No. 471039 AP.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Reporter on Dec. 29, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Nicole Aponte

21 Entries

elvie bolibol

January 28, 2011

jeannette and family,when i heard nicole passing, since then, i felt a big hole in my heart too and even though i haven't met her in person (just pictures) it seems like i knew her for so long and i felt like she's also my child. Rememeber, we always talked about our children when you were with us at Summit. We talked about your beautiful Nicole when she had her first mva and when her own family moved to Colorado, etc, I could tell you through your voice and your emotional face, that you really misses her and her family, how much more now. At least those days, you can physically call her and talk with her when ever you want. I am feeling your pain because I am a mother too, not easy to take, but I believed Our Creator has her now, in a safe and peaceful place, watching you all, just speak with her when you fell missing her, you might not hear her nice voice talking back to you but, her spirit and her memories will always be with you because she's not just a beautiful adn intelligent lady but also a very caring and loving person. Jeanette, you love this child so much and I don't have words to put in, for all your pain and sorrow. Hope my daily thought and prayers for Nicole and all of you would help for your daily lives. We just have to pray that God will help you to ease your pain and guided you all for the best.
Jeanette and Alan, and your whole family, it's such a blessing to be friended with you and I'm honored.
for Stewart, be strong and for pretty Ashley and handsome Ethan, your mom always loves you forever and remember, your wonderful grandparents and nice auntie and kind uncles and sweet little Paul are always there for you.
You Guys, my family and I love you too!

Our deepest sympathy and love to everyone of you.
Jeanette and Alan, please know that I am here for you all the time.

Love,
elvie and family

Erin Tachovsky

January 28, 2011

Jeanette, it is with my deepest sympathy and love that I offer you and your family my heartfelt prayers at this most difficult time. I know Our Lord is cradling your beautiful and precious Nicole in his loving arms close to His heart. May God bless you, comfort you and heal you.

I have such wonderful and cherished memories since our childhood of you and your family. Please know that I am here for you always. I love you Jeanette and I am praying for you daily.

In deepest sympathy and love,

Erin

Diane Harris

January 28, 2011

Jeanette & Alan:
I want to thank you both for giving me the opportunity to be part of your family and the honor of knowing Nicole. She was one sweet girl with a wicked sense of humor. When she was in high school, I always admired her because of her sense of loyalty to her family and especially her Grandma. She was a beautiful girl inside & out. She has left two beautiful children which you can cherish & love just as much as she did. I see Nicole in beautiful little Ashley which is such a blessing. Remember all of happy moments you had with Nicole and know that she loved you both very, very much.

Jeanette Graves

January 27, 2011

Dear Jesus, (My Prayer)

You know everything we go through, both good and bad. We thank you for loving us and enduring our afflictions on your cross.

Amen

Jeanette Graves

January 27, 2011

To my beautiful daughter Nicole,

You were my first born, and I loved and cherished every moment I had with you. You were the most precious little baby, always so happy and loving, you loved our cuddles. Every night I would snuggle with you until you fell asleep, Nicole I loved those snuggles so much. As soon as you could walk you loved the outdoors. You would run and get dressed right after breakfast and want to go outside. You loved your baby dolls and barbies and I loved watching you play. You were a cheerleader, you were the best student, and you loved school and all of your friends. You always had so many friends, our house was always full and you always made me so proud and honored to be your mother. You grew up and became the most wonderful wife and mother. In high school you volunteered at VacaValley Hospital and it was there that you fell in love with the emergency room. You worked in Healthcare throughout your adult life and you went above and beyond for your patients. You shared with me so many stories that set you apart from yours peers. I remember there was a three year old little girl who battled cancer and you fell in love with her. The last time she was admitted you asked to be called for any extra hours just so you could be with her and then when she passed away the hospital called you and you went right down to talk with the family. When you worked in the ER there was a couple who delivered their little baby stillborn, you knew just what to do to help them through the tragedy, you went up to the intensive care nursery and they had special binders for little babies who passed away, you tenderly put the babies hand prints and footprints and anything you could do to make this book so special, how lovely you are Nicole. I remember in the middle of the night an elderly woman in her early 80's came in and passed away. Her husband was with her and they never had children. You sat with him for so long just to talk about his wife and you knew he would be driving home alone that night. You finally found out he had a distant relative in town and you contacted them so they could take him home. You are so loving, what a special angel you were to your patients. There are so many, many stories Nicole, I could go on and on. But most importantly you and Stewart raised two beautifl children, Ashley and Ethan. You cherished them and I know how proud you are of them. I see you in them everyday, and they will always make you proud. You are my beautiful, loving little girl, it didn't matter how old you became, you were always my little girl in my eyes. You were so loving to Grandma, she was so blessed to have you for so many, many years, you loved her so. Nicole I will miss you every minute of everyday for the remainder of my life on this earth, but I know one day we will be together again in eternity. I love you with all of my heart and soul, and I'll need your strength to help me through this, but I feel you with me and I know you are watching over your children, they are so blessed to have had you for so many years. I loved every moment with you Nicole and I'll cherish our snuggles, and our hugs and kisses. You always put everyone else first and I know without a doubt Stewart was the love of you life and he misses you so. I love you my sweet and beautiful Nicole and I need your strength to help me through this process. On your birthday we all drove to Monterey because you loved it there so much. The kids wanted to find the perfect beach to let your balloons fly, when we released them they went directly to the sun and tears fell knowing you were with our heavenly father. Nicole I love you so, my beautiful baby, I could take you anywhere and you were always so good, how special you are and how blessed I am to be your mother.

I love you my sweet darling little girl and I cherish everything about you.

I love you with all my heart and soul,

Love,
Mom

JoAnn Thomas

January 16, 2011

I'm sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
As a surviving parent myself (10 years this month) the love from family and friends will help get you through these hard days.
In deepest sympathy.
JoAnn Thomas

Rick Elsea

January 14, 2011

Alan, we know it's a very hard time for you right now but we wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. "God Bless Alan and his family and give them peace"

Pam Reyes

January 13, 2011

Jeanette,
I have been thinking of you so much this week, my daughter Chelsea would have been celebrated her 28th birthday Jan 12. My heart hurts so much for you and your grand children. I know the pain your going through please know that I am here when you need to talk. Just know that Nicole is smiling down on you and watching over you and her children and always will. I love you, know that we both will get through this for our children.

Love
Pam

Pat Cook

January 12, 2011

Our hearts are with Alan and his family during this terribly sad time. Lord Jesus bless you and heal you.

Dan Otis

January 7, 2011

We are very saddened with the sudden loss of our neice Nicole. Nicole was a bright and determined person who knew where she wanted to be even as a young person. Nicole also had a wry funny side of her, as well as being very witty. Nicole worked hard to educate herself, as well as maintain a family that was filled with her love for her children, Ashley and Ethan, mother, Jeanette, and step-father, Alan, along with brothers, Paul and David, and sister, Kimberly. As well as her grand mother, Norma Otis, and uncle’s, Jim and Dan Otis. Nicole is loved by all, and will continued to be remembered by all. We are thankful that she will now be with her Lord who will watch over her and take care of her.

Uncle Dan and Marguerite

January 4, 2011

My dearest cousin Nicole,
I think of you constantly, I will miss you always, and I will love you forever. I still can't believe that you are gone from us but only hope that you are at peace now. There are so many wonderful memories of times that we spent together as kids and adults. I hope to share them with your beautiful children and the rest of our family. You have made it possible to strengthen our love and committment as a family.
Forever,
Chrissy

The Baxley's

January 3, 2011

Dear Uncle Alan, Aunt Jeanette, Norma, Stewart, Ashley, Ethan, David, Kimberly, Paul and Family,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult times. Our hearts are with you all.

You will remember the good times always, and know how much she did love you all. She will always be with you in spirit, and with peace.

I am so glad you are all together in California, helping each other through this time of sorrow.

In deepest sympathy, and with our love,

Ernie, Jamie, Steven, Sarah and Thomas

The Baxley's

January 3, 2011

Dear Ashley and Ethan,

We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Her love for you will continue throughout your lives and beyond, and she will always be watching over you both.

We are so glad that you are in California with all of your family. They will help you through these difficult times with all of their love and support.

May God bless your Mom, Nicole, and watch over you both,your Dad, and your entire family.

Love, Ernie, Jamie, Steven, Sarah and Thomas

Marlene Gannon

January 2, 2011

Dear Nicole:
I can't believe it. I'm so shocked. I remember when your mom had you. And spending the night when you were little. Your Mom put me in your room; you were quite the little kicker. And guess what else you did first thing in the morning... (The real reason I was put in there with you)...you'd fill your diaper up for me to change! No, I have not forgotten that, Jeanette! Nicole, you were my first godchild, and I will always love you. You meant so much to me. You were just the cutest thing! I was so proud of you when you moved to Colorado and started your life over there. I remember whenever I wanted to go to the cabin, I'd just come get you and you'd always go with me. I wish I would have kept more in touch with you. I love you so much, Nicole.

Amber Myers/Maffei

January 1, 2011

Another word or shared memories on Nicole for her family and friends:
Growing up next to Nicole and Paul was fun. We had a great nieghbor hood were all the kids hung out together on the street. One found memory of Nicole growing up was when she found out I had a 'wart' removed and she explained a story of how I caught it from a 'frog'. The next day, she had a 'bump' on her hand and she accused me of giving her 'warts' and stomped off...lol She was such a hoot! Her and I could also be found screaming at our brothers as they so often tortured us!
I will miss sharing jokes with Nicole on line about our terrible Bronco's football team and mostly her crazy 'cooking experiances' for only Nicole could explode a Bannana Cake! LOL!!!!! I will miss her 101 hair styles she posted and how Kristie would proclaim Nicole was really a 'spy'. She was quick to be my friend again here in Colorado and quick to give help to others over herself. She had such a great love for her two kids and talked about them very often. I'll miss her following all my posts to great coupons and ideas for familys saving money as she said I was her 'Coupon Hero'.
I miss you Nicole...I wish I would have known you passed...I would have come to say goodbye to a good friend in Co. I will dearly miss you and pray often to you and your family.

Jeff & Julie Gove

December 31, 2010

Dear Jeanette, Al and family members,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Nicole. Even though we have not seen her in many years we remember all the fun times we shared with her and you all barbecuing, birthday parties and just hanging out watching all the kids growing up. Nicole had a great personality and was loving and caring. She grew into a young woman and became a care giver and has helped many people in her short stay here on earth. I hope she has found peace and comfort in God. All that have known Nicole have been blessed and may all of you take comfort in all the good she did for others.

Jim Otis

December 30, 2010

My family and I were very saddened and shocked upon hearing the terrible news concerning Nicole. I remember her as having a dry sense of humour similar to mine, a very quick wit and a strong since of determination. She will be sorely missed by all of us and will continue to be with us in thought and prayer.
Our condolences and prayers go out to all who have known her but especially to her immediate family consisting of Stewart, Ashley, Ethan, Jeanette, Alan, Kimberly, Paul, David and Grandma Norma.
May God bless Nicole and continue to look after her immediate family during this most trying of times.
Uncle J.D. and family

Pam Reyes

December 30, 2010

Jeanette my heart goes out to you and your family. Nicole was a beautiful young woman and I remember her so well. It seems just like yesterday we were in school together at Solano and then working at Northbay. Nicole will be with you always in your heart. She is now watching over you and her family just as my daughter Chelsea is watching over me and mine. You have my number please know I am here when and if you ever need anything.
Love Pam Reyes

Norma Otis

December 30, 2010

To my sweet darling Nicole,

I love you so very much. You always took such good care of me and made me feel so special.

You always thought of others and you really needed to think about yourself more, but it was always others you put first.

You raised two beautiful children and Ethan and Ashley will always make you very proud. They will never do anything to hurt you in any way. They will always hold you tightly in their hearts.

I will always feel your presence. When I say my prayers I can talk to you and ask you things. You are always near. I feel your presence.

( I love you forever and ever) You will always be my beautiful Nicole.

I love you,
Gramma Norma

Cari (Howlett) Reeves

December 29, 2010

Stewart, Ashley and Ethan,

Your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Nicole was a wonderful person and it pains me to see you have lost one of the most caring and loving people in the world. My deepest condolences for all of your family members.

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