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for Margarita Pena
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Richard Hamel
August 2, 2025
hard to believe that you have been gone for 15 years but you are in a better place now my dear friend
ricardo
August 2, 2023
going on 13 years my dear friend
Richard Hamel
August 2, 2021
I still miss you my dear friend
Lourdes Ibarra
February 16, 2012
POEM
I think of you often
and make no outward show,
But what it means to lose you,
no one will ever know
You wished no one farewell,
not even said good-bye,
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
You are not forgotten
nor will you ever be,
As long as life and memories last,
I will remember thee.
To some you may be forgotten,
to others a part of the past,
But to me who loved you dearly,
your memories will always last.
Nothing can be more beautiful
than the memories I have of you.
To me, you were someone special,
God must have thought so too!
If tears could build a staircase
and memories a lane,
I would walk all the way to Heaven,
and bring you back again.
- Anonymous
Dear Sister,
Not a day has gone by without thinking of you...your smile, your butterfly kisses when you greeted me. Our walks, having dinner with you, often. Oh I miss you so.. You made my life so much better for being my sister.
Margarita, mi hermanita tan bonita, solia decirte y solo me dabas una sonrisa.
Love you and miss you,,,,,
Ma. Elena Peña
September 4, 2011
A un año de tu partida, al mejor lugar, cerca de Dios. Aunque te extraño, sé que estas en mejor lugar y muy bien amada y bendecida.
Siempre,
Nenna
Esther Ochoa
January 14, 2011
Mi mas sentido pesame a la familia Peña. Margarita descanse en paz. Dios la bendiga y consuele a sus seres queridos.
Rafaela Alvareaz
January 5, 2011
On Sept. 1974, I met Margarita for the first time. It was my first year teaching in Canutillo Elementary school and Margarita was working on her certification as a teacher. She was quite a help and always nice to all the students, nicely dressed, soft spoken, punctual, professional. She was always kind and helpful to all of us. After the first year, we kept in touch via phone calls and visits for about another year. Then, I would see her at seminars, workshops, conventions, and district meetings for the next 35 years. On October 2009, I had a chance meeting with her, for the next year we met regularly for lunch or to pray and even making plans for the future. Margarita stayed at my house for a few weeks and we enjoyed praying, laughing, cooking and going out for a bite. She was making a great effort to cook regularly. She left too soon, but left happier than she was for some time. I'm forever grateful unto our Lord that he put peace in my heart that faithful day in August 2010. Together we found prayer, perseverance and patience. It was a very memorable time for both of us. "A good name is better than a good ointment" Margarita was blessed with a good name and will forever be missed.
God Bless YOu Always,
Forever your friend-Rafaela
Hope your journey was peaceful and full of anticipation.
Cindy Martinez
October 29, 2010
May the love of Jesus be with you.
Cindy Martinez
October 29, 2010
Alicia Nava
September 27, 2010
I am looking at Margarita's picture not wanting to say good-bye, not ready to reconcile the fact that she is gone...gone. May God help us deal with your passing. I will forever miss you..Good night, dear.
Thomas Huss
September 10, 2010
God of power and mercy, you have made death itself the gateway to eternal life. Look with love on Margarita, and make her one with Your Son in His suffering and death, that, sealed with the blood of Christ, she may come before you free from sin. Amen. I am filled with happiness knowing you are at heaven before our Almighty. You were a good person and proud catholic. Your bible studies, confession during the months preceding your sudden death and throughout your life are a testament that you have reached your destination. You are safely home, blessed by God and in the presence of angels. Your friend
Isaura T. Solórzano
September 8, 2010
Mi muy sentido pésame a la familia Peña, especialmente a su mamá, a la que no tengo palabras para ofrecerle un consuelo en su dolor de madre.
En el poco tiempo que conocí a Mague supe que se trataba de una persona respetuosa, que se daba a querer, con buenos sentimientos, sincera y noble. Fuimos algunas veces a comer con ella a el restaurante Las Fuentes, porque a ella le gustaba ir allí. Su plática era amena y a veces su cara parecía la de una niña llena de asombros al platicarnos sus cosas. Maguita, te recuerdo con mucho cariño y rezo para que tu alma descanse en paz en el Santo Reino de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, y para que Dios nuestro señor bendiga a tu familia en estos momentos tan difíciles.
Mi más sincero pésame.
Isaura T. Solórzano
Unity Church
September 7, 2010
Margarita as you made your transition to the afterlife, all is well you are at peace. The light of God surrounds you, The lLove of God enfolds you, the Power of God protects you, wherever you are God is.from your friends at Unity of El Paso
Guadalupe Solórzano
September 6, 2010
Mi Muy Querida Familia Peña:
Me dirijo a ustedes para ofrecerles todo mi apoyo en esta situación tan lamentable. En algunas ocasiones, nos encontramos frente al reto de la hoja en blanco, y dispuestos a escribir, pero no es tarea fácil el poder elegir las palabras adecuadas para expresar nuestros sentimientos con sinceridad, amor, y gratitud.
Tuve la fortuna de conocer a Mague y de tener una relación amistosa con ella. Recuerdo su amable sonrisa, sus hoyitos en sus mejías, y sus ojos coquetos que le daban luz a su rostro único. También recuerdo la vez que estuve platicando con ella, y con mis amigas, sus dos hermanas, Lydia y Lourdes; Mague me dijo, “tu vales mucho, y hay que seguir adelante, ya que con el apoyo de Dios todo se puede”. Estas palabras de aliento siempre me han hecho recordarla con cariño. Lamento no haber tenido la oportunidad de convivir con ella. Oramos a Dios para que el alma de Mague descanse en paz.
Deseo sinceramente que a su papá y mamá, mis compadres que siempre recuerdo con mucho cariño, al igual que sus hermanos, sus hermanas y amigas que tanto aprecio, y su hermanita, mi linda y querida ahijada, que Dios nuestro señor les bendiga y ayude a encontrar paz y serenidad en estos momentos tan difíciles. Me solidarizo con ustedes al afrontar una perdida tan grande, quedando a su disposición para cualquier motivo en el que les pueda ayudar.
Mis más sinceras condolencias,
Guadalupe Solórzano y familia
Armando Hernandez
September 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Peña family. Margarita was a teacher of mine when I was just 7 years old. She was always kind and never raised her voice at me or anyone else. She was an excellent teacher and instilled confidence in her students. Her 30 years as a techer are a legacy to the city of El Paso. May God bless her family.
Delia Salazar
September 1, 2010
Safely Home...
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love iluminated Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still;
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's Will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth-
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
Maria Alvedriz
August 25, 2010
Recientemente me entere de la repentina muerte de Margarita y deseo ofrecer mis condolencias a la familia Peña. Margarita fue una amiga mia cuando vivia en Alto Rey y me motivo a convertirme en maestra. Ivamos al te o cafe ya que ella le gustaba mucho ir al te por las tardes. Siempre fue muy puntual, correcta y honesta en todos sus tratos conmigo. Lamento mucho no haber tenido la oportunidad de volver a convivir con ella. Que el Señor la tenga en su santa compañia. Su amiga y vecina.
Maria Gonzalez
August 19, 2010
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
My condolences to the Pena Family
Pablo Bejarano
August 18, 2010
Tomad, Señor, y recibid toda mi libertad, mi memoria, mi entendimiento y toda mi voluntad; todo mi haber y mi poseer. Vos me los disteis, y a Vos, Señor, los torno.
Todo es Vuestro: disponed de ello según Vuestra Voluntad. Dadme Vuestro Amor y Gracia, que éstas me bastan.
Amen.
Que Dios la Bendiga, Margarita, y le de resignacion a sus seres queridos, especialmente a su mami.
Margarita fue una gran amiga.
Fidel Ibarra
August 18, 2010
Jesús, José y Maria, os doy el corazón y el alma mía.
Jesús, José y María, asistid me en mi última agonía.
Jesús, José y María, expire en paz con vosotros el alma mía. Amen.
Que Dios le premie su bondad y calidad de persona buena con la felicidad eterna.
August 16, 2010
Dear aunt,
We will always remember all of the finest moments of our childhood, spent with you over a cup of coffee and cake.
Love you,
Jose Luis,Nelson, Lenny and Alain.
susan zaragoza
August 11, 2010
My most deepest condolences to the family. Know that I am praying for you daily. May God grant you the strength you need for each day. - Susan Zaragoza and Family
Margarita era mi cunada
Fidel Ibarra
August 11, 2010
Daniel Renteria
August 11, 2010
Mi mas sentido pesama a la Familia Peña, yo creo que siempre es dificil perder a un ser querido y nunca estamos preparados para ese momento, Pero creo que Dios siempre prepara a la persona que se lleva con el, y a nosotros solos nos resta Pedirle que la acoja en su Eterna gloria. Margarita aunque su cuerpo ya no esta, su escencia siempre estara entre nosotros.
Su sobrino con Edgar
Edgar Manzo
August 10, 2010
La recordare siempre. Gracias por ser mi tia querida.
Rick Hamel
August 10, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Pena family. Margarita was a teacher friend of mine. We met while she lived on Canyon Run.
Rick Hamel
August 10, 2010
Margarita was a dear friend of mine for many years when she lived on Canyon Run. We both taught elementary school. My deepest condolences to the Pena family.
Margarita Kanavy
August 10, 2010
I taught with Margarita at Lamar Middle School many, many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Siempre me decía 'tocaya.'
martha armendariz
August 9, 2010
Mi mas sentido pesame para la familia.Mi amistad empeso en Father Yermo.Mi amiga y companera,siempre te recordare.
Martha Delfina Rodriguez de Armendariz
Lourdes Ibarra
August 9, 2010
Hasta luego, querida hermana.
Lourdes Ibarra
August 9, 2010
Perdi mi linda hermana y tengo un gran vacio. Fue la primera en graduarse de la Universidad y la primera a ir a Europa. Toda guapa siempre era un ejemplo a seguir. Gracias por haber existido en mi vida. I will always miss you!
August 9, 2010
Estimada familia,
Siento mucho su perdida. Es por esta razón que le escribo estas palabras de ánimo. Nuestro Señor Jesucristo dijo: "No se maravillen de esto porque viene la hora en que los que están en las tumbas conmemorativas oirán su voz y saldrán," Juan 5:28,29. Que animador saber que muy pronto bajo el Reino de Dios en manos de Jesucristo podremos ver nuevamente a nuestros seres queridos aquí en la tierra hecha un paraíso. Lamentablemente no les conozco. Mi más sentido pésame vaya con ustedes.
Sinceramente,
Lynette Gonzalez-Perth Amboy,NJ
August 8, 2010
Mi amistad con Margarita empezó, cuando mi hermana, María Isela Chiu, (1951-2008)y Margarita hicieron sus estudios en The University of Texas in El Paso.
Dejamos de vernos por algunos años, hasta hace aprox. unos 6 años que volvimos a coincidir en Barnes & Noble. No eran frecuentes nuestros encuentros pero si unas 3 o cuatro veces al año. Después de que mi hermana partió para estar con el Señor, seguimos saludándonos y siempre con el mismo cariño de dos coterráneas recordando a nuestro Juaritos.
Deseo expresar mi mas sentido sentimiento por la ausencia física de Margarita, y se que su don de gentes y amor a su familia especialmente a su mami, van a permitir que siempre la recordemos con cariño. A su hermana que nunca supe su nombre, pero para ir a caminar con ella al mall, era el motivo por el cual suspendíamos nuestras pláticas.
Siempre te recordaré, descansa en paz, Margarita.
Bertha Chiu de Wilson
Norma Cruz
August 8, 2010
Nuestro mas sentido pesame, Tomas y Norma Cruz y Fam.
Micaela Garcia
August 8, 2010
Los acompanamos en su dolor, Roberto y Micaela Garcia y Fam.
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