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Margarita Aponte Obituary
She was born June 10, 1928, in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. She came to Lorain from Cayey, Puerto Rico, in 1949. Margarita worked six years as a seamstress for Weitz Clothing Company, Lorain, and Joseph and Feiss in Cleveland.
Margarita was a founding member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain, where she participated in the Cursillo Movement and the Altar and Rosary Society. She and her husband were involved in Sacred Heart's first Financial Committee, which raised funds for the construction of the new chapel. Margarita was accomplished in fine needle stitchery. Her greatest pleasure in life came from providing for her family.
She will be deeply missed by her sons, Alberto Aponte of Lorain and Harold Aponte of Clearwater, Florida; daughter, Zulma (Edward) Shimkus of Long Valley, New Jersey; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and brothers; Antonio Alvarado of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico and Angel Luis Alvarado of Lorain. Margarita was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Margarita was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Adalberto Aponte, in 2012; her parents, Bernardo and Evangelia (née Colon) Alvarado; brother, Algio Alvarado; and a sister, Rosa Maria Alvarado.
Her family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain, Ohio.
Friends may also call Monday, from 8:30 until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Chapel, 3401 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Rev. William A. Thaden will be the celebrant. The burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Her family suggests memorial contributions to Sacred Heart Chapel Memorial Fund, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44055.
For further information and to sign the online register book, see Reidyfuneral.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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January 4, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. (Isaiah 61:1, 2)
Margarita Aponte
December 31, 2015
My comfort at letting you go the night you went to heaven was that you'd be with Papi in the presence of God. Even so, I think of you often and miss you both. I cherish the thought that the day will come when we'll meet again.
Zulma
G M
January 24, 2015
Mis condolencias para los familiares de Margarita; y que el espiritu de Jehova Dios y su hijo Jesucristo les de el consuelo y la paz que necesitan mediante el consuelo de las escrituras. Hechos 24:15
Joe Otero
January 9, 2015
Our condolences to the Aponte family.
Alicia Marquez
January 8, 2015
Dear Zulma, my condolences on the loss of your mother, who was just the epitome of all the brave women from Puerto Rico, who came to Lorain and made it our new home. May she rest in Peace - Tita Marquez
carmen morales carlson
January 5, 2015
from alejo morales family so sorry for your loss
Funeral Ministry Sacred Heart
January 5, 2015
Margarita was an integral part of Sacred Heart Chapel. I am sure that the same way she touched the lives of those in our Parish she touched those around her and in her family. We would like to extend our condolences to her family and let them know that we are hurting as we have also lost a member of our family. She will be deeply missed. May she rest in the arms of the Lord.
Mary Lou Andujar-Hough
January 5, 2015
My deepest and most sincere Condolences to the Aponte Family.. My prayers are with you all.. Your Mom is now an Angel in Heaven .. Until we see her again!! May she RIP...
carmen morales carlson
January 5, 2015
so sorry for your loss from alejo morales family
January 3, 2015
Albert, Harold and Zulma,
We send our deepest sympathies and prayers during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.
Nancy Cordero (Vangie's mom) & Family
January 3, 2015
Our condolences to the Aponte ,may she rest in peace.
Gabe&Noemi Hernandez
olga bonilla
January 3, 2015
rest in peace margarita you were a good friend to me, when i was young and work with you.
Ray Arzuaga
January 3, 2015
Harold, Albert, and Zulma you have my deepest sympathy. I will keep many good memories of her in my younger days. May she rest in peace. Take care.
Bob Fout
January 3, 2015
Zulma and Family I am so sorry about your loss. She was a great lady. Best wishes always.
Glorie Soto
January 2, 2015
We light this candle in your memory. Your kindness; your warmth and sweet smile will eternally live with us.
Love you always,
Glorie, Nelson & family
Antonio O.<landy> Alvarado
January 2, 2015
Querida tia que descanses en paz Landy , Annabell,Anthony,Rosa M.y Linda A.
Antonio O.<landy> Alvarado
January 2, 2015
A mi querida tia Margot que jamas la olvidare por su gran amor por la familia y los que no eran familia en su querido lorain, mi esposa Annabell,mis hijos Anthony,Rosa MArie y Linda A.,Que descances en paz Querida Tia
Glorie Soto
January 2, 2015
Our deepest sincere love and sympathy,
Nelson, Glori, Ingrid & Nelson
Evan, Jr.
Erminia and Tony Arroyo
January 2, 2015
Al and family,
Our condolence goes out to you on the loss of your Mother. May the lord comfort you during this time and give you strength. Our prayers are with you and your family.
F,Pete Contreras
January 2, 2015
My condolence to the Aponte family,RIP.
Aixa Thompson
January 2, 2015
Lighting a candle for my aunt who was loved very much. She was a loving and adorable mother, wife, grandmother and aunt. She only wanted the best for everyone. She will be missed but never forgotten. Loved for every. May you dance and sing with the angels upon your arrival. Love always, your brother and wife, Luis y Olga, nieces and nephew and their family, Luisito, Aixa and Myrna.
Mercy
January 1, 2015
I am lighting this candle in memory of Margot and to also express my condolences to the family. My fondest memories of her are about a very caring and doting grandmother to Alyson. I will cherish those memories with endearing gratitude.
"Que descanses en paz"
She will forever live in our hearts.
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