Loreta P. Lape

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Loreta Lape Obituary

LORETA P. LAPE passed away on August 30, 2007 at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Lape; her parents, 2 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by her loving children, Bruce M. Lape, Susie Casey and husband Peter; grandchildren, Jason Lape and Candice Casey; sister, Hilma Storz and husband Alfred along with numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 4, 2007 in Woodlawn Garden of Memories.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 1, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Loreta Lape

11 Entries

Karla Rush

September 24, 2007

Woody,
I love you so very much. I will miss you dearly. I will never forget the big nickels (quarters) that you gave me as a kid. I will never forget all the times we sat and talked for hours about anything and everything. I know that if given a chance, I would have never been able to take care of my mom, because you would have been there doing it. You were the one that took care of everyone else. Putting your own life on hold, you took such good care of grandma. Thank you.

Susan & Candice,
I love the both of you. I know what each of you are dealing with. I know the hurt that you both feel. I thought that I could never hurt as bad as I did when Grandma Russell passed, well I was wrong. Losing my mother hurts just as bad if not worse. Candice in time you will remember only the funny stories. Susan it will be a roll-a-coaster of emotions. Just remember if either of you need to talk, I'm here.

September 18, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss Candice. Last year about this time I signed this same book for my dad, I know it is hard trust me I know and it doesn't feel like you will ever feel better. You will never stop thinking of her or missing her but,the pain gets a little better it will just take time. Love Ya, Kami

Candice Casey

September 16, 2007

I just want to thank everone for telling funny stories and memorys you have of my Grandmother. She was a very caring person and ALWAYS put other people before her! Keep the stories coming! Thanks

Her Granddaughter
Candice

Juanita Wiggins

September 14, 2007

Although I never got a chance to get to know you as an adult, I remember an incident you reminded me of a few years back when we were chatting on line from when I was a little girl of 5 or 6, regarding a new dress that Mama had made for me, with your Mother's help. I remember so many wonderful hours spent with your mother when I was a child, and also know how much my Dad, Monte thought of you. You will be sorely missed by all who loved you. Rest in God's arms. Your distant cousin, Juanita (Ariola) Wiggins.

Cindy Hebert

September 9, 2007

I am still having a hard time believing that you are gone Aunt Loreta. It's been difficult not being able to spend time with you the last few years. I've missed those crazy conversations about anything and everything.

There are a lot of pack rats in our family. But you, dear Aunt Loreta, were definitely our leader and queen!! LOL Your bottle collection was amazing. How you mananged to find and amass such a collection was almost unbelievable.
I'll miss visiting you and enjoying your treasures.

I love you and though will miss you, I am glad that you are pain free and in a better place. I know you are now with Poppy, Grandma, Mark, Eddie, Aunt Stella and many other family members.

(((HUGS)))

Barbie Larson

September 6, 2007

Aunt Loreta we will miss you dearly and I know right now you are with Gamma Russell, Aunt Tud, Amber Dawn,Jeremy and so many other of our loved ones who have went to Heaven, so I know that everybody was waiting with open arms and many stories to tell you so all I ask is that you keep eye out for the ones left behind, and when our time comes be there to greet us with open arms. There are so many memories to tell but your loving smile and unconditional love was unending. The way you took care of Gamma was the best legacy for us to remember you. On a funny note I remember moving you into the town house, and in all of my life I have never seen anybody I mean ANYBODY being such a pack rat !!! And everytime we asked Aunt Loreta do you need this, you said not right now but maybe down the road. Well I think that was your answer everytime LOL !!! I love You and will miss you! I will see you when it is my time. Love your niece Barbie.

Hilma Storz

September 6, 2007

Loreta you were the last of my immediate family and now you are gone. I know we were not very close for the past few years and I regret it very much. I remember the good times and the funny ones. For instance, when you were in high school and Stella and I were in grade school. At our school, the high school kids were on the second floor and the grade school was on the first floor with the girls dressing room in the basement. At that time head lice was going around and Stella and I were very miffed and jealous that we didn't have them. We had been somewhere for Christmas and had crawled under the tree and gotten the spray snow in our hair and Mother did not have a chance to wash it before we went back to school the next day. To make a long story short the teacher examined our heads, declared we had lice and sent a note home to Mother not to send us back until she got rid of the lice. You were down in the basement of the school and since we could not go down there we hollered down the steps to a girl and told her to tell you we had the lice. We were so proud of ourselves, you were furious at us for embarrassing you and Mother was horrified that anyone would think her kids had lice. She washed our hair thoroughly that night and sent an indignant note the next day to inform the teacher that HER kids did not have lice. We were heartbroken, our glory short lived. I could go on and on on the ways we embarrassed you but that is enough. I am going to miss you sister and I loved you dearly.

Robin Berryhill

September 4, 2007

Aunt Loretta,
I have always know that you were a good person and I am sorry that I never got to see you that much. I never got to say "Thank You" for taking care of my dad. Please say "Hi" and tell him that I have missed him so very much!! Now you can rest in peace and let others take care of you.

Peter Casey

September 3, 2007

My fondest memory? Is when you called me son.
Mum, this world has lost a very caring woman, you were always first and last in line to help all the family members who were ailing, I hope that you are now in a place where you are happy with lost loved ones, you have earned it.
Susan and Candice, thank you. ILY
Peter

Candice Casey

September 1, 2007

Grandma,
Words cant explain how much I miss you right now. I wish I could of spend more time with you. I wish I picked up the phone to tell you I love you more but I know in your heart you knew how much I did care for you and love you with all my heart and soul. I LOVE YOU GRANDMA AND I MISS YOU! XOXO
Candice

Karen Curtis

September 1, 2007

To Aunt Loreta (aka Woody): We loved you and will miss you dearly.

To Susan: Even though we are facing this together, the words just don't come out right. While you are taking care of the "stuff" take care of yourself too.

To Candice: You will never stop hurting from a lost Grandmother. I still grieve for my Grandparents, but you learn to deal with it differently and more and more, remember the good stuff.

Love, Karen

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