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de Ponce Obituary
Oct. 29, 1934 - Nov. 25, 2014
Rosa Ponce de Leon, 80, of Sarasota, FL, formally of Chicago, IL, died peacefully in her sleep on November 25, 2014 at home surrounded by her daughter and friends. Rosa was born in Manati, Puerto Rico to Francisco Medina of the Canary Islands, Spain and Eustaquia Maldonado of Manati, Puerto Rico. After high school she married and moved to Chicago, IL. There she went on to earn a degree in nursing but decided to work 20 plus years in data entry for several firms in Chicago. She enjoyed volunteering for Hispanic communities as well as Hospice of Chicago and Sarasota. Rosa is preceded in death by her parents, one brother Francisco 'Panchito'; one sister Antonia and two sons Ruben and Cesar Ponce de Leon. Rosa is survived by her daughter, Dr. Anit (Mimi) Ford and grandson Adam Ford. Funeral Service will be held at Sarasota Christian Church, 2923 Ashton Rd., Sarasota on December 6, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with both Pastors Lee Robinson of SCC and Raul Tarela of Primera Iglesia Boutista Hispana de Sarasota officiating. The family will be greeting friends after the service. Because of her wishes, Rosa's ashes will be sent to Chicago for burial. Condolences may be left in Rosa's online guestbook at www.legacy.com. Arrangements are by Jennings Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Cruz Marin
December 24, 2014
Mimi our prays and love is always with you. Love Fela, Marin and Cruz
Janet Headley
December 7, 2014
Mimi, My heart hurts for you and Adam. We do know "The Loed is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble...you Lord have never forsaken those who seek you." Psalm 9:9-10. God be with you, my friend. You are loved.
Jose Antonio and Amelia Lorenzo
December 2, 2014
Dra. Ford. Nos unimos a su dolor y sentimos su gran perdida.
Gail Loeffler
December 1, 2014
Rosa was the sweetest person and always looking after my mother, her neighbor for many years. Condolences to the family from her Pinewood neighbors.
Julie Huffman
December 1, 2014
Rosa, you will be missed so much by all of us, always in our hearts and hugs to Mimi and Adam.
Love,
Julie, Tim and Patti Cakes
Jean Cark
December 1, 2014
Dr Ford
My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your mom. I lift you up to the Father above, may he give you peace, comfort and strength in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless
Beckie Hines
November 30, 2014
Love and miss ya Rosa
Beckie Hines
November 30, 2014
Mimi,
God bless you Rosa! I loved your Mom. I will always cherish the moments shared, conversation exchanged and smiles/laughter expressed. She was such a vibrant person. It was difficult to see her decline within the last year. However, we both know she was ready and couldn't wait to be with the Lord. I have a feeling on the 'marriage supper of the Lamb' table will be Rosa's staples-rice and beans. :-) And you know when the musicians play-SHE WILL BE DANCING!!!
I miss the gopher (inside joke) but I know she's in good hands.
November 30, 2014
Dear Dr. Ford,
My sincere sympathy for your loss. I know how much your mom meant to you and how great this loss is. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Tammy
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