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Antonia Apodaca-Lopez Obituary

Apodaca-Lopez, Antonia "Toni"
Toni was born May 5, 1966 in Phoenix, Arizona to parents Ramon & Rosalie Lopez. She entered into eternal life surrounded by her loving family on January 1, 2009 at her home. She was predeceased by her daughter Lisa Ann Avila. She is survived by her parents Ramon & Rosalie Lopez, her beloved husband Frank Apodaca, and loving children Ronald Avila & JulieAnne Avila. She is also survived by her step-children Destina Apodaca, Paul Apodaca, and Austin Apodaca. In addition she is survived by her siblings: Ramon Lopez Jr, Sandra and Jose Barraza, Frank Lopez, and Gabriel and Beatriz Lopez. Toni will be deeply missed by her family and friends forever. She was a faithful and devoted Catholic. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend to many. She was so giving and caring and always willing to help those in need. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2009 from 5-8pm, with the rosary at 6pm, at St. Agnes Church, 1954 N 24th Street in Phoenix. Funeral services will begin with 10:30 mass on Friday January 9, 2009 at St. Agnes Church. Following mass Toni will be laid to rest at Resthaven Park 4310 E. Southern Avenue. A celebration of life reception will follow the graveside service at St. Agnes Donahoe Hall.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2009.

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Paul Jasso

May 5, 2019

Hi Toni,
Every year I ride the fence between a day that supposed to be a celebration and the remembrance that you are no longer here.
New Years Day and today are the 2 of the toughest days of the year.
I remind myself that I should be happy and thankful that I was blessed for a lot of years to have your sweet friendship in my life. There are NO bad or sad memories of you that are stronger than the blessed assurance of having known you. Thank you for that, and for the example of strong friendship when it was truly needed.

Gabriel Lopez

January 11, 2011

Hey Ninaa Toni,
Just stopping by to talk to you. I miss you SO much and your goofy little comments you would make. Wow.. I can't believe it has already been two years since your passing.. I've been thinking of you everyday since the first of 2009. And those thoughts just continue to just get stronger as time proceeds. and I replay all the times we shared together in my mind. There are still times where I pick up the phone to call you and ask you how you are feeling.. And I remember that I can no longer talk to you through the phone.. I want to let you know that I'm sorry and I regret not really talking to you in your last days.. I was afraid that by me talking and saying goodbye would make you think I was giving up hope.. How I wish I could go back in time and have those last words with you. Keep sending me signs that you still are with me and the family. Goodnight my guardian angel and say hello to the rest of the family up there for me.

Until next time,
Your godson, Gabriel

Julie Avila

April 24, 2010

hi mommy,
I just wanted to stop by to say helloooo!!! i know its way passed my bed time =) i was thinking about you too much right now and most of all i miss you so much!!! youve been on my mind lately. i was thinking back on all my memories of us together and with the family as well. the other day vanessa was calling my nina from the top of her bunk bed and it reminded me of the times right before i would go to sleep. I would yell "MOM!!!" so many times from my bunk bed, til you would enter my room to tuck me in =) i would lean over the rail so you would kiss me good night then you would tippy toe so i could kiss and smell the top of your head =) the simplest of memories i miss. i know you are in a much better place now and i wouldnt want it any other way its just that i never pictured myself with out you there 24/7 wanting to help me in any way that you could. pray for the family and the whole world mommy.we all could really use it. i love love love love you always and miss you terribly. and even tho we dont have our usual mother-daughter talks, you could always visit me in my dreams just to talk too =) good night mommy muuuah! hugs and kisses sent straight to heaven to you. love you and come visit me in my dreams soon.

love always your daughter Julie Avila

Julie Avila

January 1, 2010

ohh and one more thing mommy!! a friend sent me this quote last year, and it reminded me of you!!

"I notcied how beautiful the sky was the other day; & then i realized...its because your up there"

r.i.p. mommy

Julie Avila

January 1, 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR MOMMY!!!! how i wish to celebrate it with you! but i know you were =) A year ago today you peacefully passed and continued eternal life with our LORD, without the pain and suffering. I will always you remember you mom, you will never be forgotten. You have changed so many lives by your warm heart filled smile, contagious laugh, and all around beauty! Your faith in the Lord has taught me to trust in him as well. He gave you five extra years with the family and for that I am thankful! You have truly left your print on all our lives, and if anything youve taught me to love and be strong. I admire your strenghth mommy because you never gave up. Memories to last me a life time =) Everyone does miss you terribly and we will gather on this day in rememberance of you and all the many things you have offered. I love you forever and always! i wish u a happy new year. and i hope that you continue to pray for the family all those in the world that this year will bring us good health and happiness. I send my kisses and hugs straight to YOU. =) I LOVE YOU MY MOTHER, BEST FRIEND, PRECIOUS BUTTERFLY, AND MY GUARDIAN ANGEL <3 MAY YOU CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE. MUAH.

Julie Avila

December 25, 2009

MERRY CHRISTMAS MOMMY!! I woke up today thinking about u more than ever. I kept picturing all our past christmas' togerther. All the funny memories we have while opening our gifts and being thankful for eachother, like you taught us. I also pictured how you would have been video taping us for the memories =)You loves watching everyone opening their gifts, its your favorite tine of the year. I miss you soooooo much mommy,everyone does. It really insnt the same without you. Just because you were the glue that kept us together. I just wish I could give you the biggest hug and hear your cheerful voice. I love you mommy!!! and you will always be in our hearts <3 Continue to pray for us that we will follow the path of Jesus. Merry Christmas!!! i love n miss you my beautiful butterfly!!! muah! Come visit me in my dreams...ill be waiting.

Apodaca Frank

December 24, 2009

12/24/09
Toni,
Hello my beautiful angel from above. I just want you to know my love that as New Year’s Day approaches that you are constantly on my mind and in my heart. As I write you I wish I could tell you that everything is good with me. The truth is that I miss you tremendously. I miss everything about you; the great mother you were to our children, the great wife you were to me, the way you lit up a room by your electric smile, your contagious laugh, how you kept me grounded, the love you gave me and everyone who knew you, your faith and love for the Lord, those long talks in the car, the meals we shared together, sitting next to you at Church, the long honey-dew lists you would have for me, the delicious meals you would make, waking up to your smiling face in the morning. You were and are a true disciple of Jesus Christ. You were my rock, my world, my everything, and you'll always be. You were my battery that kept me charged, my fuel that kept me moving, my Jesus here on earth. There’s this constant burn in the center of my heart that aches for you. I know it will never cease until that day I see you again in Heaven. Until then my love, please pray for me because Lord knows I need your strength from above to guide me. I know you always saw the true potential in me. You loved me unconditionally from the start. You taught me so many lessons about life I’m forever grateful. Please pray that one day I reach that full potential and become the Man I wasn’t when you were here. Pray that I may grow in my faith to be a better Man and to become the kind of Man Jesus wants me to be. If I could only express in words how much I love you, but there is no such word that could ever describe the love I have for you. Your beauty and grace will live in me forever. On those days when I feel like I’m drifting like a ship lost at sea. I will look to the skies above and pray to our dearest Lord for strength and guidance. I know I must be strong and put my trust in the Lord. I know God has his reasons for everything. I know you will be watching down on all of us during this Holiday Season. Everybody will be thinking of you my love and holding your memories close to them. The kids are so strong. You raised them so exceptionally well. When I look at them I admire their strength. I thank God for them every day they are my motivation in life. I love them so much and I know they miss you so much. I know you walk with Jesus now, please tell him that I love him and that I’ll never stop trying to please him. I love you Antonia Rosario Apodaca.

Husband

Julie Avila

December 16, 2009

Heyy there mommy. =D
I just wntd to stop by and say hello...ive been thinking about u so much today.it's getting closer to a year and I just can't believe it.I miss you so much!!!!!reddys birthday past and I know you were sending all ur hugs and kisses his way...that's what I told him you were doing:) he misses u so much too mommy but we know that u are in a much better place without any pain.We had a party for h and he invited his friends for a 49er victory :) it was funn but of course we all missed u....I love you with all of my heart mom!!! Keep praying for the family cause its gonna be hard this month and next. Frank and Reddy put the christmas lights up outside.it looks beautiful...just the way u wuld of had it done :) Nina Bea took me to a play it was A Christmas Carol.it was so funn!! It reminded of u the whole time when u told a lady "merry Christmas to u too Scrooge" haha that always mkes me laugh =D well I'll tlk to u again really soon :) love u forever and always..and miss u more and more everyday !! Come visit me n my dreams soon.Muah!!

Julie Avila

November 26, 2009

Hello mommy!! Happy thanksgiving!!!! Muah I love you so much. I miss u so much.it felt weird looking around the dinner table and not seeing ur smiling face ready to eat and give thanks :) I know you were there today though like always:) I felt Ur presence and felt a sense of peace :'( these months are gna be the hardest for all of is but we are always there for eachother like always. I love love love love you mommy and I send hugs n kisses straight to you !! Continue to pray for the family and everyone in the world.happy thanksgiving afaik mommy. I'm thankful to have beautiful you as my mother and able to have the great memories I do with you. Muah. I'll be sure to write again soon. Come visit me in my dreams tonight I'll be waiting :) love you forever n always!!!

November 25, 2009

Tia Toni we love you and miss you very much.Happy Thanks giving. Pray for us.

Rocio Angel and Dad.

julie avila

November 6, 2009

hello there my PRECIOUS BUTTERFLY!! =) Ive been thinking about you so much! i do all the time but these past months have been tough...and i know its not gonna get any easier with all the holidays rolling around. But i knw that your gonna be right by all of us praying and letting us know that your just fine not to worry! Thats what i like to think and its true.
Halloween just past last weekend and frank tried hard to make it look like you were there with all the decorations!!! he did a fabulous job, just how you would have done it =] =] he even made witchie drink! ='( and we had hotdogs! yummyyy!!! haha...We dressed for it too. I was spider girl! destiny was a rockabillie...she looked sooo cute! lol...paul was a "cereal killer" like cereal and milk...that kind of cereal hahaha...him and his crazy ideas huh? Austin was michael myeres...and my brother and erika were a dead bride and groom..they looked cute...and of course i took pictures!! =)

i miss you so much mommy!!!!!! i know your around me because i have butterflies flying like crazy around me every morning...and i know thats ur way of saying hello! <3
ohh yeah red got his camaro! and he gave me his mustang...im a mustang chick now momma =)
i love you forever and always !!! pray for all of us mom especially in this time of year.muah muah im sending my love kisses and hugs straight to you! =] come visit me in my dreams...ill be waiting <3
i love love love love love YOU!!!
ill tlk to you real soon =)

love forever and always ur daughter julie anne avila!

Rocio Lopez

September 29, 2009

i love you Tia Tonie. pray for us.
Love Rocio.

sandra barraza

September 9, 2009

Hi Domkie Face! Silly Girl seeing you in my dreams lets me know that you are very happy. Toni I miss you so much! We all went to the Guadalajara for Dad's birthday and it felt sooo strange. The "boss" of are family is not here and we sure do feel it. We were teary -eyed cause we are missing you. Dad looked so sad cause he is missing you so much. Sis, I know You are so proud of your kids! Julie is so excited about her classess! Destiny has red hair! It looks real cute! Birdy missess you alot I know it! Pauly and Austin are growing up so fast,And Frank is hanging in there although I Know he misses you soooo much! Keep on praying for us sis, Keep visiting me in my dreams I will get around to doing what I think it is your trying to tell me. love u always and forever sandra

Ronald Avila

September 6, 2009

Hello momma...I was thinking about you a lot today!! everything just reminds of you and things we use to do and say...i miss you terribly and could really use one of your talks right now...i know everything will turn out fine and right in the end...you know what im going through right now momma, continue to pray for me and help me to make the right decisions each and every day...i know you will show me the right thing to do and it will be for the better...Julie finally got her license!! she is so excited and doing really well in school...we are all so proud of her, and i know you are too...Destiny is following her beauty school dreams and seems to really being enjoying it...i try and stay close and involved in what they are doing, but i know they really miss you too....continue to watch over the family momma...i love you and i miss you soooo much!! time has been flying recently and the 49ers play the Cards already next sunday!! i know you really want the 49ers to win haha....Love you Momma!! and i hope i continue to make you proud....come visit me in my dreams....goodnight

JULIEANNE AVILA

August 19, 2009

Heyy there mommy, its julie. I was thinking about you and decided to write you something....how funny that destiny and i just so happen to write to you =] mommy i miss miss miss miss you so much. this year has been so crazy, and i wish you were here. frank and i went to go visit you todayy...it was so peaceful. i was there looking at your beautiful stone..you smiling at me and i couldnt help but cry. i thought about what you would be doing right now if you were... probably be more excited than me about going to ASU haha. even tho i know that your gonna be with me every step of the way like i know you have...its going to feel weird waking up for me first dayy of school and not hearing "have a great first day of school, love you, and sayy your prayers." =] i still have you in my heart tho mom. i know the things that you would have told me and i replay them over in my head.

the family misses you so much...frank and i ate at el mesquite todayy one of your FAVS! haha..we tlked about you and all the silly things that you would do. when you would go on shopping sprees haha. and how you put everyone before you. you were ALWAYS the one to think of someone else especially your nieces and nephews. =] they love you and miss you so much mommy.

well as my college adventure begins i will be sure to write more...im sure ill have tons of stories!! lol..I LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART!!! come visit me in my dreams tonight...ill be waiting so we can have our hour talks! =] LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER!! HUGS AND KISSES MMMUAHH!

Destina Apodaca

August 17, 2009

Hey Toni, Its D.. I know that I haven't written in this very often. I just wanted to let you know that I miss you and think about you all the time. This year has been very hard with out you. I miss talking with you and you being there to listen and give me advice. Sometimes I feel so lost without you, but I know that you are watching over me from heaven. The time has just flown by and I cant believe it has been 7 months already. Well I wanted to let you know that I started beauty last week and I am really enjoying it. I remember how you told me that I would do a great job doing hair. I cant wait to let you know more about my exciting journey with school. Well I LOVE YOU my beautiful butterfly and I'll be sure to write soon. MAUHH YOU ARE FOREVER IN MY HEART.

julieanne avila

May 27, 2009

hello there momma! its julieanne =]
i wanted to stop by and visit. this past month i have been thinking of you more than ever. i miss you sooo much but i feel your presence each day. today was my bacclaureate mass...i graduate tomorrow mom...and i wish that you were here to celebrate this day with me and dest. i know you will though...knowing you, youll have your own party and celebration in heaven with our lord ad blessed mother. i just dnt know how to thank you enough for what you have done for me over my 17 years. thank you for putting me thru a good catholic education i have truly benefited from it over the years. today i the mass they offered it for you and tommy paz. when they said both your names chills ran down my body, i froze, i began to cry because i at that moment i felt your presence there. i love you mom and i will be thinking and thanking you the moment and receive that nice looking diploma! haha =] continue to pray for me, that i will continue to follow in the footsteps of the lord, and that in college i am able to make the right decisions. i went to prom a couple weeks ago. i was nominated for prom queen! and later that night we voted, and i won won prom queen mom! i didnt think id get it, but something tells me you had something to do with it haha. well mom thank you for alll you have done for me! i love you always and forever! say hola to the relatives hugs and kisses for me to YOU.
visit me in my dreams tonite...ill be waiting patiently.
love always and forever, julieanne avila

Ron Avila

May 5, 2009

Hi momma,
I just wanted to say Happy Birthday and Cinco De Mayo!! i know you are having one big fiesta up in heaven right now...continue to pray for us and guide to the right path each and every day!! I love you Momma!!! Love your son, Reddy

JULIEANNE AVILA

May 4, 2009

HI MOMMY! <3
SO MAY 1ST WAS 4 MONTHS SINCE YOU HAVE PEACEFULLY PASSED. I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH AND THERE IS NEVER A DAY THAT I DO NOT TALK TO OR THINK ABOUT YOU!!! DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL...YOU VISITED ME MULTIPLE TIMES IN MY DREAMS! I LOVE THOSE VISITS YOU SEND ME!! =] I JUST WISH THAT I WAS ABLE TO TALKI TO YOU AGAIN IN PERSON....OUR HOUR CONVERSATIONS WERE THE BEST MOMMY!!!! TOMORROW ON CINCO DE MAYO!!! IS YOUR 43RD BIRTHDAY...HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY!!!! I WILL BE ON MY SENIOR RETREAT TIL' WEDNESDAY BUT DONT THINK I WILL NOT SING ALOUD FOR YOU!!! OHH I WILL HAHA. I LOVE YOU. NEXT WEEKEND IS PROM...I THINK YOU ALREADY KNOW WHO MY DATE IS =] AND I KNOW THAT YOU WILLL BE MINE AND DESTINYS GUARDIAN ANGEL THAT NIGHT...LIKE YOU HAVE BEEN FOR THESE PAST MONTHS. HEYY MOM GUESS WHAT? ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY HAS ACCEPTED ME!!! IM GOING TO THEIR NURSING PROGRAM...ORIENTATION IS ON THE 29TH FOR ME!! I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO SHARE THIS WITH ME, BUT SOMeTHING IS ALWAYS TELLING ME THAT YOU ARE!. <3 ITS JUST SOOO HARD COMING TO THE CLOSING OF MY SENIOR YEAR AND YOU NOT HERE PHYSICALLY HERE TO SEE ME RECEIVE MY DIPLOMA.... I JUST WANNA SAY THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU X'S A MILLI0N, FOR PUTTING ME THROUGH AN AWESOME EDUCATION! I HAVE HAD GOOD TIMES THERE...AND FRIENDSHIPS TO LAST ME A LIFE TIME. I REMEMBER YOU TOLD ME MY FRESHMAN YEAR, "WHEN YOU ARE ALL DONE JULIEANNE, YOU WILL HAVE MANY FRIENDS BUT THE TRUE ONES, YOU COULD COUNT ON ONE HAND" AND THAT IS TRUE. I HAVE MANY MANY FRIENDSHIPS, ALONG WITH THE TRUE FRIENDS!!! CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR ME AS I ENTER IN TO MY COLLEGE YEARS. FOR THE FAMILY TOO, THEY MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! EVERYONE DOES. I LOVE YOU MOMMY!!! I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU TOMMOROW LIKE I ALWAYS DO!!! TELL THE FAMILY I SAY HELLO! =] VISIT ME IN MY DREAMS...ILL BE WAITING! LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER MY LITTLE BUTTERFLY! YOUR DAUGHTER JULIEANNE <3 <3 <3 MUAH

sandra barraza

May 4, 2009

Hi Toni, its your Sis Sandra, wanting to wish you happy birthday. I know you are celebrating your birthday in Our Lords Beautiful Presence. Donkie,words cannot explain how much I miss you,everyday that goes by you are on my mind.So many times I reach for the phone to call you but then I stop, realizing that your in a different home,a home that I could only imagine. That's what is comforting to me knowing that your in the presence of Angels, Our Mother Mary and Our Faher. Toni Im trying to be strong for Mom and Dad, they miss you sooo much, we are always talking about how you would come rushing into mom and dads house with flowers,plants or groceries. We are always know that you are around us because the most beautiful butterflies fly by us when we least expect it, like after moms eye surgery, i had never seen a big white butterfly fly close to moms window before, or for moms and Beas b-day I knew those beautiful roses were from you.Our family is closer to Our Lord because of you Toni,I learned so much from you when you were here on earth with us, but I am still learning after you had to leave us. Toni, remember when you told me I was your medicine? I realize that you were also my medicine,my sister, my friend. Love you always and forever your sis,Sandra

JULIEANNE AVILA

April 1, 2009

HI MOMMY, ITS JULIE ANNE HAHA...TODAY IS 3 MONTHS SINCE YOUR PEACEFUL PASSING, AND ITS STILL HARD TO BELIEVE. MOMMY I MISS YOU SOOOOOO MUCH, ITS HARD WAKING UP IN THE MORNING NOT SEEING YOUR SMILE, OR HEAR THAT CONTAGIOUS LAUGH. ITS TOUGH FOR ALL OF US, BUT WE ARE GETTING THROUGH IT. CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE FAMILY MOM AND ALL WHO NEED IT. EVERYDAY THERE IS SOMETHING THAT REMIND ME OF BEAUTIFUL YOU!!! I JUST CLOSE MY EYES AND THINK "MOM I KNOW YOUR WITH ME" MOM I KNOW YOU WERE ALWAYS PROUD OF EVERYTHING THAT I DO, HERES ONE MORE THING.....I WAS ACCEPTED BY GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY!!!! WHEN I RECEIVED MY ACCEPTANCE LETTER, YOUR FACE APPEARED AND I STARTED TO CRY CUZ I PICTURED WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE DONE OR SAID...."AYEA YEAH!" HAHA WITH YOUR HANDS RASING THE ROOF. HAHAHA. IM STILL WAITING ON ASU...PRAY THAT I MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE OF SCHOOL TO ATTEND. I AM CURRENTLY LEARNING HOW TO DRIVE...IM PRETTY GOOD IF YOU ASK ME HAHA. SO MUCH IS COMING UP MOM...MY LAST HIGHSCHOOL DANCE RECITAL, WHICH I KNOW YOULL BE FRONT ROW FOR :]IM WORKING ON MY SOLO RIGHT NOW...DEDICATED TO YOU!!!! MY LEGS ARE KILLING ME HAHA..."I DONT WANNA HEAR T JULIEANNE" IS WHAT YOU WOULD BE SAYING TO ME RIGHT NOW LOL. GRADUATION IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER TOO. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!! UNTIL NEXT TIME I WRITE MOM, I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH. COME VISIT ME IN MY DREAMS ILL BE WAITING.

LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER, YOUR DAUGHTER JULIE ANNE AVILA! <3

Ronald Avila

March 20, 2009

Hey momma its reddy....i was just sitting here on my bed and thinking of you as a tear started to run down my face...i miss you so much mom and i need your prayers and strength right now...i dont know whats going on, but it seems my world is falling apart around me one brick at a time and i am failing to pick up the pieces...i guess im just stuck in a little rut right now and i know you, the Blessed Mother, Jesus, and all the Angels and Saints will continue to lead me down a righteous path....i know its not going to be easy momma, but ill get through this...i was looking through some of my boxes momma and i found two pictures of us at the Mother Son Dances at St. Agnes...Do you remember those momma?? they sure were fun huh? hey guess what mom, i recieved the title to mustang finally and i appreciate your help with the car, i never would have had the car if you didnt sign with me....remember that day momma?? i was so excited to drive to work in my new car, you even started to cry tears of joy, remember?? Remember My basketball game my senior year against Phoenix Christian when the whole family went?? it was so noisy, but i could still hear your voice screaming my name above everyone else!! Thats what got me going..that was something, wasnt it?? Momma, remember when i came home last memorial day 2008 and told you just bought a house?? and how excited and proud you were?? That was a good day!! I love you momma, and ill always be your Christmas Christmas Baby Forever!!! I hope i continue to make you proud each and every day!!
Love, Reddy

Frank Lopez

March 4, 2009

Toni, it has been 2 months and you are still always on my mind. I just don't want to believe that your not with us any more. Rocio still cries for you at night. Angel misses you a lot, but he holds his emotions in.
Pray for us cause I know you are in heaven, no doubt about that. I could never be as brave as you were in your last days with us, never thought in my wildest dreams that you would go before me, but everything is meant for a reason and God has Plans for all of us.

Well We love you very much and Rocio want you to say hi to her cousins.

Frank

JulieAnne Avila

March 1, 2009

hi MOMMY! its me, JulieAnne :]

well today is 2 months that you have left, and i still cannot believe it. it is soo hard for the family and i to get together on a daily basis and not be sad that you are not here. but we are getting by, always there for eachother when we fall. frank is doing good, but i kno and feel that he misses the love of his life very very much. reddy, destiny, paul, and austin feel the same way. it really is not the same without mom. jiffy juju misses his nana lol :] but like i said every single one of us are here for eachother on "bad days."

yesturday was the CLIMB TO CONQUER CANCER WALK. everybody went...there was like 15 of us! we made shirts for you.... they were beautiful...it said TONI'S TEAM on the back with your picutre on it. The whole way up SOUTH Mt. i thought about you, and all the memories that we have shared together. i wish we would of had more, but the memories that i have are going to last me longer than a life time!!! i love you sooooooo much mom. continue to pray for us and all the cancer patients in the world. there is not a day that i do not think about you. i smile when someone tells me "you sounded JUST like your mom right now," because you were such an AMAZING woman who wouldnt want to follow in your footsteps!!! :]] when my day is going on, and it is pretty stressful, and need someone to tlk to, i always think about what you would have told me in the situation that i am in. you gave awesome advice :) and like you always said "MOMMY KNOWS BEST!" LOL your right you did! and even now your giving me advice, helping me follow and love the Lord more and more everday!

until next time i write mom, I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY VERY VERY MUCH!!!!!! come visit me in my dreams tonight!! ill be waiting

love always and forever! your daughter JulieAnne :]]

JULIEANNE AVILA

February 4, 2009

HI MOMMY ITS YOUR DAUGHTER JULIEANNE.... I JUST WANTED TO STOP BY AND TO TALK =]] (OUR HOUR CONVERSATIONS HAHA). MOM I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH, THE WHOLE FAMILY DOES. ITS ONLY BEEN A MONTH AND IT FEELS LIKE AN ETERNITY. TODAY WAS FRANKS BDAY AND OF COURSE YOU KNEW THAT :) IT BROKE MY HEART TO SEE HIM CELEBRATE HIS BIRTHDAY AND YOU NOT THERE PHYSICALLY, BUT I KNOW YOU WERE THERE! =] TOMORROW IS FRANK AND YOUR 4TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY =] THAT DAY WAS SOOO MUCH FUN. MOM YOU LOOKED SO BEAUTIFUL LIKE YOU ALWAYS DID. I AM SOO HAPPY THAT I GOT TO SHARE THAT SPECIAL DAY WITH YOU AND FRANK.
MOM I SEE YOU AROUND ME ALL THE TIME... YOUR A BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY JUST LIKE YOU SAID YOU WOULD BE, TO THINK OF YOU! CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE FAMILY MOM AND ALL WHO NEED IT ESPECIALLY. I AM VERY SURE THAT YOU ARE BUSY =] YOU ARE IN SUCH A WONDERFUL PLACE... I CANT EVEN IMAGINE! GIVE LISANNE, RONNIE, AND JOHNNY A HUG FOR ME! ALL THE FAMILY....

MOM GUESS WHAT? IM SURE YOU KNOW BY NOW THOUGH HAHAHA... I WENT TO THE DMV TO GET MY STATE ID... MY FIRST NAME IS JUST JULIE LOL AND MY MIDDLE NAME IS ANNE HAHAHA FUNNY HUH? FOR 17 YEARS I THOUGHT MY NAME WAS JULIEANNE :]

I ALWAYS TO TLK TO YOU BEFORE I GO TO BED BUT UNTIL NEXT TIME I WRITE... LOVE YOU ALWAYS WAS AND FOREVER! COME VISIT ME TONIGHT IN MY DREAMS MUAH!!!!!!!
GOOD NIGHT SLEEP TIGHT DONT LET THE BED BUGS BITE... JUST KIDDING =]]

frank apodaca

February 4, 2009

Hi my love, it’s your husband Frank. I wanted to drop you a quick note and tell you how much I really miss and love you. As you know, today Feb. 4th is my 33rd Birthday. Surprisingly, I woke up this morning to the sound of voices singing me a Happy Birthday melody from our two beautiful daughters (Destiny and JulieAnne). I can’t explain how wonderful it felt, but I sure could feel the Holy Spirit flowing inside me as they sang. All, I could do is give thanks to God for all the blessings he has given me and our family. Babe, there are many times when my heart feels like it’s being torn into pieces when I think about you. I try and make sure that I give my trust and faith to our Lord, because I know that’s what you would want me to do. I read something recently that has stuck with me ever since and it states the question: “How can you lose someone if you know where she is?” When I’m feeling down I repeat this over and over again because the way you lived your life for our Lord, yourself, and our family only brings me joy knowing that you are now in that perfect place in Heaven. Tomorrow, Feb. 5th will be our 4 year Wedding Anniversary and I will wake up thanking God for the beautiful memories of that day and the life we shared in unity. Until the day we meet again my love I’ll be loving you, love me…

Donna Scott, BCHS Parent

January 24, 2009

Dear Apodaca Family,
I had the pleasure of meeting Toni thru the Bougade Catholic High School Booster Club. Every game she attended she would stop by the Booster Table to visit. I remember her beautiful smile and the warm hugs we'd share. I was blessed to have her in my life. She was a beautiful wife and mother. My love and deepest sympathies to all of you. Thank you for sharing Toni with me. May God Bless you.

Deborah Peraza

January 23, 2009

Toni,
I only had a very short opportunity to meet you but I knew when I met you, you were an amazing person. So kind, happy and beautiful inside and out. You will be missed by all those you touched. You walk with the Lord and will watch over all those here on earth! God bless you!
Frank, I'm very sorry for the loss of your wife. Take care of yourself and allow her memory to live on through you and your family!
All my love and prayers,
Deborah Peraza

Frank Apodaca

January 22, 2009

Babe, it's me your husband Frank. I know you can hear me because I talk to you every night in my dreams. I understand now why you had to leave us, and I know I haven't lost you because your somewhere I can only imagine what is like. I know your in the best hands anyone can be in and that's with our Lord and Blessed Mother. I just want you to know that we will be okay and that my heart yearns for the day we will see each other again. I can't wait for that day, but I know my chores aren't done here yet. I love you and happy 11 years and 1 month anniversary.

Sally Aldava

January 14, 2009

Frank and Family, Toni was such a wonderful friend and inspiration to me. Her talks with her were always so good she could always tell me what saint to pray with any time there was a time of need. I will truly miss her smile and laughter at gatherings but I know she will always be watching over us. My deepest condolences goes to your family. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Alfred (Freddie) Betancourt

January 11, 2009

To the Lopez family,

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Toni was forever a smiling face that would light up a room. My memories of East Raymond would be incomplete without her smiling face. I hope Toni's loss makes us all better and stronger by honoring what she meant to each of us.

Rebecca Martinez

January 10, 2009

To the Lopez Family...my heartfelt condolences to you all. I attended St. Catherine's with Toni, Ramon jr, and Sandra. I remember Toni and the "Possums" (Laurie, Sonia, Kitty) and how sweet and sincere she always was. I never saw Toni after I graduated from St. Catherine's, but I will always remember her. I saw her obituary in the paper and I was shocked and saddened. But I knew that name and more importantly, that beautiful smile. She is an angel with God now, and is so happy and at peace, but I know she misses you all and will wait until the day you are all together again. I hope that happy memories and your strong faith will comfort you. A beautiful life such as Toni's does not die... she is always with you. She has only taken another form. Feel her love and her strength, and know that God is with her and all of us who will miss her. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou , amoungst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb JESUS. Holy Mary, mother of GOD, pray for us sinners. Now and at the hour of our death .AMEN.

Adriana (BOO) Lopez

January 10, 2009

My Tia Toni,

You are so greatly missed and loved. Your spirit, strength, love, and support has and will always be instilled in us and never forgotten. I will always remember your laugh and smile. Im thoroughly blessed to know I have you as another angel looking down on me and the rest of the family.

Red and Julie,
Stay strong cousins. I love you and sorry I couldnt be there but whatever you need please dont hesitate to call.

Frank,
You made my tia the happiest lady. Thank you for the love and coming into her life.

To the rest of my family,
We have an amazing angel looking down. Stay strong. I love you
God bless.

Savannah Gonzales

January 9, 2009

Toni, i think about you. You make me smile. Sandra your sister always made me happy. I love you Sandra and Toni.

Sophie Gonzales

January 9, 2009

Frank and Family
My condolences to all of you. I too was also blessed to have met Toni she was wonderful and beautiful person inside and out. I can't ever remember a time of her ever being angry she always had a smile on her face. I can still hear her voice when I think of her. Toni you are an angel to so many and truly have shown all of us how we should keep our faith strong in the lord. God Bless you Girl for forever you will be in our Hearts, Thoughts and prayers. Always

Michelle Hernandez-Montoya

January 9, 2009

Toni was so very special to so many people. Her thoughts were always of everyone else no matter what she was going through. She always kept a positive outlook on everything and could always make you laugh no matter what was going on with her. I have so many good memories of Toni. I've known Toni since grade school and we became very close as adults. I will cherish all my memories of her and feel blessed to have had her in my life. To Frank, the kids and family you are all in my prayers. I hope the heartache you are feeling will fade with the wonderful memories of Toni and knowing she would want you to all be happy and live wonderful lives. She would want the best for you all. Again my prayers are all with you.

Francine Castillo-Dix

January 9, 2009

Toni's life on earth had a purpose, she touched many lives with her loving and compassionate ways. Every time I saw Toni, as sick as she was, it was never about her, it was always about wanting to know how I was doing. She was a lovely person and will be truly missed. To Frank and her beautiful children, she has gone away temporarily but our faith tells us that one day we will all be together again. Please know that GOD will heal your hearts, she does not want you to be sad, she would want you to carry on as though she is here with you. May you find comfort in your memories of her and may she rest in eternal peace with our Lord.

Mary Hernandez-Navarrette

January 9, 2009

Ronnie (Reddy), JulieAnne (Jewels), Ramon and Rosalie,

My prayers, my thoughts, and my heart go out to all of you. Words cannot express my sorrows.

Reddy and Jewels,

I have been blessed to have your mom part of my life and will cherish the memories we spent together.

Always remember, your mom will always be with you and her spirit will be a part of you.

Take comfort an Angel is watching over you.

God Bless and Love you both,
Tia Mary

Ramon and Rosalie,

You both are very dear to me and will always hold a special place in my heart. I have been blessed to be a part of your lives, as you have been in mine.

Gob Bless and Love you both,
Mary

May your memories give you strength and the comforts of God help you during this difficult time.

May the love and prayers of all be with all of you and may you find peace with time.

Michell Adam

January 9, 2009

To Frank and his Family,
No words can express the pain of losing a loved one. Please know my condolences and prayers go out to you and your entire family. May God bless you with the grace and strength to move on yet never forget a single memory.

Rene Stover

January 9, 2009

Frank, Reddie, JulieAnne,
Our hearts broke when we heard the news. Our beautiful cousin, who was so strong, was now gone. We loved her very much. May God bless you and your family in this time of true pain and sorrow. Below is a poem that says it all.

We little knew that morning that God
Was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone;
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide;
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same;
But as God calls us, one by one,
The Chain will link again.

Love always,
Virginia Lewellen, Fortin, Feldhake and Stover Families.

Julie Ramos

January 9, 2009

Toni, I will miss you so much!! You knew how to brighten anyone's day by just making your silly faces and asking people 20 times if their hungry just to make sure. You are one of the Sweetest persons i know and love and will always remember you, please do not make faces at God when hes standing by the pearly gates of Heaven, because we all know your going in, an Angel that you truly are. My deepest Sympathy and Condolences to the Family, your in my heart and prayers.

Ruthie Ringlero-Angel

January 8, 2009

To have known Toni was a blessing for me and my kids. I was with her when she was starting her life over, she was in her late 20's when she got her 1st drivers license and her new car we would run around in and just laugh our heads off. She was crazy with spirit! I know god blessed all of us that knew her because she is truly a Saint. I remember if something was bothering us she would always know what saint for us to pray to, I could just hear her now reminding us to pray. So many good stories to remind us of how special she was and how she touched each one of our lives, I love you Girl!

Sandra Levario-Sierra

January 8, 2009

My prayers are with you and your family

John Diaz JR

January 8, 2009

Toni,
I will miss you ever much. I loved you alot. You will be my angel in the heaven. Rest in peace..

Vincent Canez

January 8, 2009

Ron,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful mother. You, your sister and your dad are all in my thoughts and prayers. I send my deepest condolences. Remember all that she taught you and how much she loved you. Again, I am very sorry to hear about your loss.

Jerry And Suzetta Crawford And Family

January 8, 2009

To Gabe and Beatriz. We are sorry to hear about your loss. We will pray for you and your family Gabe. We send our deepest condolences.

Fran Zavala

January 8, 2009

For the family of Toni-one of God's most beautiful angels, my deepest condolences. I worked with her shortly but I will forever remember her smile. My prayers are with you. May God Bless you all and bring you comfort through this time of grief.

Gabe, Bea, lil Gabe and Vanessa Lopez

January 8, 2009

To my sis Toni,
Thanks for always being there for me and the family. We will always remember the good times we had and all the laughs we shared together. I know you will always be there guiding and watching over us.
I will miss all your text messages everyday reminding us to lock all the doors and to set our alarm before we go to sleep!! Toni we love you and miss you so much and we know you are in heaven and just like you were our gaurdian angel on earth now your our angel in heaven!!

Rudy Conchos

January 8, 2009

Ramon Jr. and Frank: My deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Claudia Almeraz

January 8, 2009

Reddie, Julieann, Frank and family,
My heart goes out to you all so much I can't describe it in words. It pains me to know your feeling what I have felt and what I feel for your loss. Toni was sooo Amazing! Always caring, loving and just a all around beautiful person. She was on of the first people to be at our house the day my father passed away and I will never forget her. I love you all. Your all in my prayers.

Sonja Santiago

January 8, 2009

Toni was one of the sweetest woman i have ever known and a good friend to my mom.

May you rest with the angels.

Mieras Family

January 8, 2009

Toni-You will always remain in our hearts. You were a true inspiration to us all. We will miss you very much. We are so grateful to have been a part of your life. We love you very much! We we always remember the butterflies! Bernie, Veronica, Robbie, Marisela & Lil Bernie.

Angelica Perez

January 8, 2009

Tia Toni,
Growing up I really never got a chance to fully know you untill God blessed me with the opportunity to be at your side. Even though it was a only for a few months I wouldnt trade it for the world. We spent our time talking, laughing, and catching up. You made me further understand how important family truly is. Even though it was hard for you at times I still would push you to smile, at the very least twice a day. It's me who is smiling now. Because I know you are pain free and worry free. Smiling every second of every day in Gods paradise. Thank you for being there for me. I love you and miss you. Rest in peace.

Tina Leyva

January 8, 2009

Ronald, JulieAnn, Destina & Frank,
Our prayers have been with you all and always. People step in & out of our lives daily and we are all so blessed to have your family in ours. We are here for you always.
Love & Prayers, The Leyva's
Chris, Tina, Daphnie, Samantha & Brandi Rae

daniel rodriguez & family

January 8, 2009

To the Lopez Family:
Our sincerest condolences and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the Love Toni has for her Family and all the Fun Memories be kept close to your hearts to keep you strong and comfort your sorrow. God Bless You.
Love,

Teresa Rodriguez

January 8, 2009

Frank and Family:
I am truley sorry for your loss. I am so grateful that Paul had such a wonderful Step-MOM who accepted him as her own. She was such a big part of Paul's life and he has the up most respect for her. May your family always cherish her memories. Thank you Toni for taking care of my son. I know you will continue to watch over him and be his a gaurdian angel! She had and will continue to have such a wonderful spirit.

Lorraine Garcia Gloria

January 7, 2009

My prayers are with the family of Toni. I knew her from grade school, St. Catherines. I ran into her years later at St. Agnes and she came right up to me & remembered my name, even after so many years. She had a big smile on her face as she shared with me her illness. I will alway look up to her for being so brave.
To the family, look for signs from her, she will always be around and she will send you signs that remind you of her. God Bless You.

Vanessa Pacheco

January 7, 2009

Toni, I will miss you very much!! I am so happy and blessed to have met you!! Thank you for being the person you were, I wish there were more beautiful individuals as yourself!!! Thank you for being such an amazing and sweet person to me!! I love you and miss you!!

andrea guillen

January 7, 2009

to a very nice & pretty friend i grew up with on raymond st. & also @ south mountain high . my deppest condolences goes out to your family. your friend , ANDREA CONCHOS GUILLEN

Destina Apodaca

January 7, 2009

Hi Toni,
I love and I miss you so much. I am so greatful to have had such an amazing woman in my life and who treated me as her own child. Thank you for always being there for me and letting me be apart of your wonderful family. Toni you had a strenght that I envy and I hope to carry on your strength and faith. Frank, Reddy, and Julie I am so sorry about your loss. I know how much you guys love her. Well I want to let you know that I will always be here for you guys. Be strong, keep your heads up, and keep the faith. I love you guys so much. Toni may you rest in peace.
Love always,
Destina Apodaca

Joanna Ronquillo - Savage

January 7, 2009

Are hearts and prayers go out to Toni's family. Toni was a wonderful and loving person - it's a blessing to have known her.

Michelle (Ruiz)Hernandez

January 7, 2009

To Apodaca-Lopez Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Toni was a beautiful person. I am proud to call her a friend. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.
God Bless.

Erika Berumen

January 7, 2009

Hey Toni,

I love you so much! You will always be with me and I will never forget the good memories I had with you. You are such a beautiful and strong woman! Thank you for always being so sweet! I will miss you so much!

Amado Arellano

January 7, 2009

Frank & Family ~ May God Bless you and your family at this difficult time. Toni was such a beautiful person to have met and known. She will live on through all who have ever known or met her. She will forever be a celebration of life. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Please contact if you need anything. I am here for you. God Bless.

Michelle (Rios) Borquez

January 7, 2009

My deepest condolences to all of Toni's family. I'm sorry that your time with her was so brief. It is truly a great loss to all of those that knew her. I have known Toni for many years, we met in high school and have continued our friendship throughout all of these years. She was such a wonderful, beautiful and kindhearted person. I never once heard her complain about her illness, she was always in the best of spirits when we spoke or saw each other. I truly admired her courage. She will be deeply missed more than words can say.

JulieAnne Avila

January 7, 2009

Hi mommy,
i just want to say that i am going to miss you sooo much! you were an AMAZING,BEAUTIFUL,STRONG woman.everyone that you were ever acquainted with are blessed to have known you. The memories will stick with me all of my life. thank you for everything you have ever done for me and this family. pray and watch over us throughout the day and always...my little butterfly! rest in paradise mommy <3

Ronald Avila

January 7, 2009

hey momma,
just wanted to let you know that i love you and will always remember the good times we shared together and with the family. You are my hero and i will always keep my promise to you! I love you momma and thank you for everything you have done for me from raising me to this point in time and hopefully i can continue to make you proud and follow the road that you have started for me...thank you for all the sacrifices that you have made for my sister and myself and we will always be there for eachother and the rest of the family!! Love you MOM! watch over and pray for us....

Alex Garcia

January 7, 2009

Frank, Reddie, Julieanne,
My deepest Condolences to the family, you guys are like family, my mom Ruthie Ringlero-Angel worked with your mom and was friends for many years! blessed to have known her! She is Resting in Peace now! MY heart goes out to your Family!

ALEX Garcia- son of Ruthie Ringlero-Angel

Loraine Steinmetz

January 7, 2009

Frank and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray for you to have the strength to endure this sad time in your life.

Lorraine Steinmetz (Austin's Grandmother)

Monique Guerrero (Santiago)

January 7, 2009

To an old friend of the family. You will truly be missed. I have and will always remember you as a kind, beautiful woman. I am glad you are resting in peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Debbie Biehl

January 7, 2009

Frank and family Our Prayers are with you all, we love you all very much and Toni will always be remember. she was a wonderful person, God Bless you all. From The Biehl Family and Rapp Family and Alvarado Family and Garcia Family and winkelmann amd rodriquez family, and amavisca family..

Doug, Zelda, Zachary, Lucas, Mary & Ethan Graham

January 7, 2009

We were so blessed to be a part of Toni's life. She was a wonderful example of faith, courage and love to everyone who knew her. We know she will continue to inspire us and intercede for us from heaven. Our love and prayers are with you all.

Cristina Eichner

January 7, 2009

Toni was one of the best friends i ever had. I will cherish the memories of our wonderful friendship forever.
Love,
Cristina Eichner

Christina Aguero

January 7, 2009

Frank and family- I am so sorry for the loss of Toni. You are all in my prayers. If you need anything I am here for you! God Bless

Eleanor (Conchos) Camarena

January 7, 2009

I new Toni from S.M.H.S. She will always be remembererd as a good hearted person. And will be deeply missed. My prayers go out to your family.

Bernadette Trujillo-Diaz

January 7, 2009

Frank and entire family... my condolences, thoughts, and continued prayers go out to you all during this tough time. My memories of Toni from childhood at St. Catherine School are nothing but heartfilled ones... Frank as our brother, making Toni our sister as well : ) She will be missed dearly!

Rosie Vasquez Parada

January 7, 2009

Toni, was a former co-worker from the bank and a good friend.My regret is that we didn't continue to keep in touch after I left the bank & I'm sadden that I wasn't there by her side through this tough time in her life but I'm happy & comforted to know that she was not alone, but surrounded by her loved ones, she was a Very Special Woman who really touched my heart with her Beautiful Personality,Smile and Spirit.My heart and prayers are with your family & I ask God to give your family strength, peace & comfort through this very difficult time.I'm here for your family for anything you may need. God Bless Your Family

Bobby, Stefanie, Joshua and Sienna The Villa Family

January 7, 2009

Are hearts go out to the Lopez and Apodaca family. Toni you are in are thoughts and prayers.

Edward & Sharonda Holleman

January 7, 2009

To Frank & The Family ~ Toni will be forever missed! We always laughed because we say you guys are the ideal neighbors out of the movies. Always looking out for us, cooking us baked goods, and just caring overall. We tell people all the time, there are still good people in this world, and they live next door! We love you guys, and we will keep you in our prayers. The Holleman Family.

Juanita (Hernandez) Salazar

January 7, 2009

My prayers are with all the family, god bless you

Abel & RoseAnn Hernandez

January 7, 2009

Ronnie and JulieAnne and all the family. We deeply loved Toni and will miss her. She always had a smile for everyone. God Bless you and keep you guys.

Teri Placencia

January 7, 2009

Frank and family....Frank I really don't have to words to express my feelings right now. Toni was truly an inspiration to me and offered so much support when my mom was sick. I will never forget what a beautiful person she was. Toni was not only beautiful on the outside, but she radiated an inner beauty that few people possess. What a blessing it was to have known this wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Frank and all of your family.

Fran & Loren Wessels

January 7, 2009

Oh, Frankie, we are so sorry to hear this sad news. Keep all your wonderful and happy memories close to your heart and she will always be with you. We love you!

Rachel Munoz and family

January 7, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Joe and Candi Corbett

January 7, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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