Raquel Miranda Obituary
42, passed away on July 17, 2013 in Chandler, AZ. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm with rosary at 7:00pm at Bueler Chandler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr. Chandler, AZ 85225. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 230 W. Galveston St., Chandler, AZ 85225.
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Cindy Kostelac
July 16, 2025
Rock you are so missed each and every day! We think of you and Rick often and hope that you all are just hanging out doing the good things that God allows you to do and hopefully every once in while peer through the veil that separates us to check in with us. Love you and I can't believe that tomorrow it will be 18 years since you left us.
Your Big Sister
July 15, 2025
Still missing you, Mama. Love you so much. Wish you were here to see all of the babies. You would be in "heaven" lol! Get it? Love you forever babygirl!
Angela
July 17, 2024
Angela
July 17, 2024
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Angela
July 17, 2024
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Angela
July 17, 2024
11 years. It seems like only yesterday. It was a day forever etched in my mind and heart. You passed at exactly 12:33 pm. We realized later that Jesus had 12 disciples and he passed away at the age of 33. 12:33. I asked the family to pray together at the time of your passing today. My heart still aches for you. I love you so much and hang onto the precious memories of all of the ridiculousness and craziness we did/had together. You were absolutely insane and I miss it so much. Mom reminded me of when you had your foot amputated you announced that you were now half a midget. You also did this ridiculous can can dance with your amputated leg in your hospital bed. I could go on and on but the bottom line is that I MISS YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART!!! Give our brother and big kiss and hug for me. I love you, Mama! PS We got a new pup after Theodore passed away. Her name is Theona. You would LOVE her!
Mama Sylvia
July 15, 2024
Mama Sylvia
July 15, 2024
Mama Sylvia
July 15, 2024
Mama Sylvia
July 15, 2024
Well my Baby Girl, 11 years since you left to go to Jesus. Missing you has never lessened for any of us.
Your brother too has gone to our Lord.
I now am 86 years! Even though I sometimes wonder how that can be.
Dad and I have 26 great grand kids.
Rita and John have 5 kids. 3 boys 2 girls.
We know you already knew.
Loving you and talking to you and brother´s photos in every room.
Until we are together again All our love Baby
Lots of kisses to you to heaven
Big Sister, Angela
July 18, 2023
Big Sister, Angela
July 18, 2023
Big Sister, Angela
July 18, 2023
Big Sister, Angela
July 18, 2023
Well another year has passed and we are still missing you like crazy! It´s been 10 years. I´m grateful for you, you have taught us to love and live life to the fullest. Miss you every single day. Miss our ridiculous jokes, laughing so hard until our faces hurt, our hugs, our conversations. Just being with you. Love you forever Babygirl.
Cindy Kostelac
July 17, 2023
Rock your namesake Lydia Raquel would make you so proud! She was born with a heart defect that should´ve been devastating to her development and she is just a miracle from God! She excels at gymnastics and has several medals the she has won in competitions. You probably know all of this though because you have been there right in the thick of things being her guardian angel! Love you and miss you so much!
Dawn Blake Souza
July 15, 2023
It is hard to believe that 10 years have passed since I got that heartbreaking call from Sylvia. I just wanted to run over there and hug my friends, but I was 3,000 miles away in Massachusetts.
When I think of Raquel, I remember her sense of humor and her youthful wimsy.
She will always be in our hearts.
Sylvia Miranda
July 19, 2022
Sylvia Miranda
July 19, 2022
Sylvia Miranda
July 19, 2022
Hello Our Baby Girl,
This comes a few days after your 9th Anniversary of when you were taken home to Heaven. It´s still incredible to me how it happened. In the morning you were there in your room at Desert Cove, getting ready to go to dialysis and within a wink of an eye you were on the floor with the staff giving you CPR. To no avail.
We all know how happy you are being whole again, pain free and in God´s care. Preparing the way for us
We always pray for you still. We know what an Angel you´ve always been. So loving and full of laughter. The laughter we miss so much. The hard hugs you gave each one of us. The love you displayed never letting your pain get the best of you. Our baby in the family, our beautiful Rockie, our toy, our gift on loan from God. Sending you a jillion kisses and hugs. You blessed us always. Our hearts are yours darling.
Love,
Mama and Dad
Sylvia Miranda Mama
April 14, 2022
Sylvia Miranda Mama
April 14, 2022
Sylvia Miranda Mama
April 14, 2022
Sylvia Miranda Mama
April 14, 2022
Our Darling Baby Girl It´s coming on 9 years since you were called home. Now your brother is home also.
We now have 25 great Grandbabies. The 1st one Doninic is 21 and getting married next month. Every occasion reminds us of you. You are forever in our hearts. Happy heavenly Easter Mama kiss brother for us. We love and miss you so much
Shari Kartman
April 13, 2022
Shari Kartman
April 13, 2022
Shari Kartman
April 13, 2022
Shari Kartman
April 13, 2022
Shari Kartman
April 13, 2022
((Raquel)) Just checking in to remind you how much I love you. I have two granddaughters now, and a grandson on the way! They would be so in love with you. Aibhlinn is almost six, loves to wear tutus and cowboy boots and wants to be a mermaid and a movie star when she grows up. Baby Jillian is so sweet and happy all of the time. Ambrosia is due in June and I hope baby boy is a gemini like you. I watch your family from afar (social media) and am always encouraged by their love for each other and the way they keep your spirit alive. You are loved and missed xoxo
Sylvia Miranda
September 23, 2021
Dear Sweetheart-the baby girl Lu and Apollo are having a baby boy- They´re naming him Emmett Scott. He´s growing so fast!! Love and miss you everyday and you´re always in our conversations. Kisses and hugs,
Mama and Daddykins
Angela Phillips
July 17, 2021
Hi Baby Sister. It´s been eight long years since you left us. I miss so much about you! Your laughter, hugs, jokes just everything. I miss you more today than ever. I think of you all of the time. I take great solace in knowing that you are in our heavenly Father´s care and that you are pain free. I love you Rocky!!!
Sylvia Miranda
July 15, 2021
Sylvia Miranda
July 15, 2021
Sylvia Miranda
July 15, 2021
My Beautiful Darling Baby Girl
Your Mama is now 83, by the grace of God. I wore the beautiful locket you ordered for me that carries your picture on my birthday. You gave it to me on the last birthday I had on earth with you.
I talk to your photos of you that I have throughout the house. Sometimes hug the teddy bear made for us girls by a Special friend Debbie Dammier from your clothes you wore that we girls chose.
Love you our angel in heaven. We know that our Lord holds you tenderly.
You are in our hearts and we´ll be together soon, Love you
Mama and Daddikens
Sylvia Miranda
July 17, 2020
My darling daughter I cant believe its been 8 years since youve been gone and are now safely in our Lords loving care
What gives us comfort is that you are whole and happy and free of the pain you never complained about. Youre laughter and cheerfulness are greatly missed. We love you so much baby and I look forward to when well be together again. Your Mama and Daddykins
Cindy Kostelac
July 15, 2020
My dear sister you are always on my mind and I feel like you are always so close but yet so far. I have felt your spirit's presence especially around special holidays, birthdays and anniversaries. I love you and miss your laugh but sometimes when I hear myself laugh, I hear you! That is a gift! You are forever in my thoughts especially on this Friday representing the Seventh year that you took on your celestial body and moved into the everlasting paradise!!
Sylvia Miranda
February 4, 2020
My Baby Girl. How is it going to be 7 years since you received your new perfect body, had Jesus hold you in his loving arms and take you home? Everyday is a memory of you. We thank God for you because you are so special to all who love you, and there are many more that I never met we love you and miss you, but I know you're carried in all our hearts and even the newest babies know of you. God needed you home to watch over us. You're my heart and soul and we'll be together forever. Te quiero tanto
Lu and the love of her life, Apollo! You would LOVE HIM!!! <3
Angela Phillips
February 3, 2020
Miss YOU SOOO MUCH!!!!
Angela Phillips
February 3, 2020
Your Baby Girl GOT MARRIED!!!!
Angela Phillips
February 3, 2020
Cindy Kostelac
November 3, 2019
Lu and Apollo got married! Rock I know you were there! We sure miss seeing your smiling face and hearing your infectious laugh but you were there!!
Rosemarie Behzadpour
November 2, 2019
Thinking of you on All Souls Day. May you have eternal peace.
Rosemarie Behzadpour
July 17, 2019
Thinking of you.
Sylvia Dario Miranda
July 18, 2017
A candle lit for the memory of you. I felt your presence strongly during my birthday week. In one instance I felt you getting into bed with me to snuggle. I thank God for all those feelings. He has been loving and gentle with me.
He knows how we love our babies, so when he called you home, he blessed us with 8 more babies- JPII, Hudson, Austin, Lydia Raquel,Grant, Grace,Raquel Amber and Vera Rose. We now have 21 great grandchildren . I secretly believe you got to hold them all and smooch on them before us.
Love you so much my heart!!
Mama
July 17, 2017
I miss you everyday....Richard
Rosemarie Behzadpour
July 15, 2017
Dear Raquel,
Monday will be your 4th anniversary of your passing, and I didn't want to miss sending you a message. May you rest in peace with our Lord. You live on in each of your family members. Also, may God continue to give all of your family strength and peace.
Rosemarie
Your Big Sister Angela
May 5, 2017
Hi Rock, missing you every single day. This is your birthday month! We will be celebrating your 46th birthday with you. It's still unbelievable that you aren't here with us. I know how much you would have LOVED all of your new babies here. Huddy, John Paul, Lydia Raquel, (your name sake) Grant, Grace, Raquel (your name sake) and Vera Rose. ❤ You would be going crazy with all of these babies!!! Remembering you always. My dear, I carry you in my heart wherever I go. I love you.
Big Sis Maria
April 2, 2017
Sister, you are missed every single day of my life. But somehow you are still here. Sometimes in just a flicker of a memory, sometimes stronger. Like when Richard and i are playing cards, I hear myself cackle just like you did when you beat him. He still gets mad Or when i see the most unflattering guy walking down the street and you tell me "that's your man!", so i find myself frantically looking for the next unflattering guy so i can tell you he's your man.
You still make me smile and it's an amazing feeling to know i have a piece of your soul with me❤
I love you so much and i miss you
Baby Raquel Amber
Cindy Kostelac
April 1, 2017
Baby Vera Rose
Cindy Kostelac
April 1, 2017
Raquel Amber
Sylvia Miranda
March 31, 2017
My Baby Girl! It's been too long since I've written to you,but I look at your picture everyday and love on you always. I can hear you laughing at me,just like you always have. Teasing me, getting on my last nerve until you make me curse. . Then you laugh and we're both laughing! Lesson learned, life is too short, as it was in your case, but only in the world. We will be together Forever in our real home.
Our family has grown in leaps and bounds..You are forever honored. First with Lydia Raquel and just recently, March 10,2017 to be exact with Raquel Amber!!!! Yes, Rita and John got their girl!!!Somehow I think you already knew this. Then, then, Michelle and Micheal had Vera Rose on March 12, 2017!!! Beautiful baby girls!!! Pray you were kissing them before us!!
Miss you everyday momma. Know you are glorified in your heavenly. Home, Love,love,
Mom
Angela Phillips
August 6, 2016
Hi Sister❤ Miss you every single day. So much has happened and I have missed you every step of the way. All the holidays, Dads 8oth, Millie's birthday, Cindy and Maria's birthdays, mine and Kevin's anniversary, Michaels wedding,Sybs baby shower, Hudsons birthday, Lu's birthday, Moms birthday and the birth of Grant. I know you loved on him really good before you sent him our way, he's a little old wise man. Anyway, missing you all the time. I hope you are laughing and dancing with me when I think of you when something is really funny or when I hear a song you would love. Love you Baby girl.
Rita Lopez
July 17, 2016
I love you sister. I miss you.
Sylvia Miranda
November 22, 2015
Thinking of you everyday of my life. Memories of your 1st Christmas when you believed in Santa Claus and weren't afraid of him. You were so talkative. Living in Japan the Japanese people made over you,you were so cute and sweet. All I have are beautiful memories of you until we're together again in Heaven.kiss Baby Jesus for me my love. I love you so much. Keep dancing and singing for the Lord! Mama
Angela
November 2, 2015
Love you Sister. Miss you so much every single day. I know you are always with me, especially while we are planning Dad's 80th birthday. Everything we do, we carry you in our hearts. Love you Mama. Wish I could hug you and kiss you. See you in my dreams <3
Rosemarie Behzadpour
November 1, 2015
Will be remembering you Raquel, my father, and all my family members who have gone before us to be with our Lord & Savior. Our prayers are offered to all of you today November 2, 2015 on All Souls Day, and every day when we say our prayers.
Rosemarie Behzadpour
July 17, 2015
Rest in peace.
June 16, 2015
I love you so much Babe. Know that you're always in our hearts and prayers forever! Missing you everyday....Mama
Angela
June 15, 2015
Miss you every single day Mama!!! I can still hear your voice and laughter and when I close my eyes I can feel your presence. I know you are still with us. We had Huddy's second birthday party on Saturday. I wore the dress that I wore to your funeral. I kept you close all day. I know you were loving every minute of it. I love you Baby Sister!
Rosemarie Behzadpour
June 14, 2015
I have been thinking a lot about my father, all my relatives, and friends who have gone before me. You are always included in my prayers when I pray for them. God bless your soul, and know that you are thought of often.
Sylvia Miranda
November 21, 2014
Love you Babe . Talk to your photo most everyday. Love that I can feel your presence and know what you would be saying to me. I never want to forget anything you've said to me and cherish those words more than ever. God is so good to us..enveloping us with His love. Kisses, Babe! Mama
Syb
November 11, 2014
Miss you all of the time!
Sylviadario Miranda
November 7, 2014
For you baby girl, you are forever lighting our lives! Our own special Angel busy in Heaven.
Cindy Big sis Kostelac
November 6, 2014
Last night when I was at Children Phoenix hospital Oh how I could feel your presence The little one would not calm down at all and then I remembered how you used to want to have your hand held when you were in pain so last night I held her hand and she calmed right down Little reminders of you flutter in and out of our daily lives so close but yet so far I love you for all eternity
Lydia Raquel with healing bears,thank you Debbie!
Sylvia Miranda
November 5, 2014
Lydia Raquel
Sylvia Miranda
November 5, 2014
Holding Baby Lydie Rock your namesake,Babe. I know how much you love her and watch over her as her Guardian Angel. Being with her is healing to my soul for the pain of losing you on earth. I know without any doubt that God is at realm knowing and doing what is best for all of us. Love you my Angel so much!
Mama
Debbie Dammeir
November 3, 2014
Raquel, I feel as though I have known you, from talking to your sweet sister, Angela. I was honored to hear what a loved and special person you are and to be able to touch your family by making keepsake bears from your clothes. You were surrounded by an amazing family who not only keeps you in their hearts, but includes you daily, in their lives. Though your time on earth was much too short, you touched many lives. God bless.
November 3, 2014
We miss you each and everyday without a doubt This baby Lydie Rock is just like you she is already a little Rock
Dawn Blake Souza
November 3, 2014
Your photo smiles out at me each time I go into our guest room where your Mom and Dad stayed while they were first dealing with your loss. They tried to smile and be happy for a little while, but their pain was always present. I place that photo there so they could wake up each morning and be reminded of your radiant beauty. You can be sure that your sisters, brother, nieces and nephews surround them always with happy memories of you.
They know that the day will come when you all will be reunited.
Love you, Sweetheart.
Dawn
Angela
November 3, 2014
Well, we all went to Ohio for The Babe's senior night. I kept thinking about you because I know how much you would have loved being with us. I am sure that you were with us! There was no way you were going to be left out. Besides you have always been so proud of The Babe <3 Love you little sister and I miss you every single day. <3
Cindy Kostelac
May 31, 2014
Sometimes I think you ask God to paint the skies for us I see so much more now than before maybe becuz I know you are up there somewhere looking down and smiling at me today I saw huge angel wings in the sky and I have to smile too
Sylvia Miranda
May 29, 2014
Love you, Mama!
Happy Birthday Rocky!
Sylvia Miranda
May 29, 2014
Today is May 29,2014 and your 43 rd birthday came and went,we celebrated as you would have liked. Honoring your memory,sharing memories of you with great love for you. We know you were there with us and it gave us some great peace through the grace of God.
Sylvia Miranda
May 7, 2014
We are now in May Babe. Your bithday month. You are always with us,as if you never left this earth. My heart is with you. We all love you so much!! Enjoy Heaven and we will see you when God unites us again . Muchos Besos Querida . Mama
Learning to wink for Daddykins
Sylvia Miranda
March 30, 2014
Another month almost ending darling. miss you more than ever, but am happy you are in God's holy hands. Lit a candle for you at church. Asked Mother Mary to continue watching over you for me. I give you my heart Baby and a billion kisses to the stars....
Love,
Mama
February 13, 2014
Missing you on your Sister's birthday. I know you're praying for her in Heaven, Alleluia!
Kisses and hugs forever!
Mama
February 5, 2014
Love you so much!
Mama
Kisses and hugs forever!
January 27, 2014
Went to mass on jan 25 and this family came in and sat close to us there were four girls and one boy all about the same age as all five of you were when you were young the little girl reminded me so much of our rock. Felt bad cause I was so distracted from the mass love you Rock.
January 26, 2014
Thank you Rock for comforting us when we need it you always seem to know when we need to know that you are still with us I danced with you again today and I could feel your presence with me as I rejoiced in The Lord and thanked Him for allowing me that moment with you and the angels
January 25, 2014
Missing my little sister so much. I hope you are having the time of your life. When. I start feeling sorry for myself I remember how happy you must be. I know what a relief it must have been to leave your body behind. I try to envision how beautiful it must have been to see you leave your body and enter the gates of heaven. I miss you terribly, but. I am grateful for our brief visits in my sleep. Love you so much Baby Girl. I can close my eyes and feel your hugs and kisses. Thank you for the thousands of those that you gave me while you could. I love you.
January 18, 2014
??Knowing how you love your candles,sweetheart..here's one for your 6 mos. anniversary of your leaving earth for a much more glorious life with Jesus and all the heavenly court. Miss you still, but grateful that your suffering in the world is over. Our memories of you are wonderous and I'm grateful for them. Kissing you a million times Baby and don't wipe it off! BENDITO sea DIOS! Mama
January 1, 2014
A New Year has begun...2014. A candle lit for you with my heart for "Our Angel"
Mama <3 <3
November 19, 2013
My Baby, you are never far from our hearts. God only knows how long our hearts will feel torn because we can't see you physically,hear your joyous voice,feel your loving touch or any of the very special needs you provided us through his generosity! I do thank you lMy Lord for all those privileges. Forgive my longing and teach me to see clearly how much better off our Darling is with you! Amen.
Loving you forever my Baby
Mama
Big Sister
November 18, 2013
When will my heartstop aching? I had no idea that I would miss you so much...I know that you have visited me more than once always on Sunday like I used to visit you. The last time was this Sunday and I thought I was seeing/and feeling things but it was your presence that I felt and want to say thank you for trying to comfort me. I love you always and we will all be missing you during the upcoming holidays. Enjoy Eternity my baby sister in the presence of Our Lord
Your Big Sister
November 13, 2013
Missing you more every day Baby Girl. I long for your long hard hugs, your kisses, your laughter, your scent. I even miss your demands and hmmmmph. Hahahaha. I carry you in my heart where ever I go. As long as I live, you live within me and even beyond <3 Love you Rock.
November 11, 2013
For you our Angel! You are so loved here on earth forever! God blessed us with you and we praise him highly in thanksgiving!
October 23, 2013
Rock Thank you for sending us your 3 bright purple balloons! We got to see them hovering in the middle of the freeway with their purple streamers on our first visit to see your resting place and deliver your flowers from the Race "Rock with Me" was our name. There was one purple balloon for each of your sisters! I hope you liked your flowers we placed on your grave and I know that you did not mind that we placed a blanket on top of it so that we could sit there and remember how much we love you forever my sister!
October 22, 2013
Loving you,Baby. I cherish the locket you gave me for my birthday, have your tiny picture in it ,so that I carry you with me all the time.
BENDITO SEA DIOS,QUERIDA!
Mama
October 8, 2013
Lighting a special candle for you in remembrance and knowing how you love your babies. JP2 was baptized yesterday and I could hear your laughter when his face lit up with the most beautiful smile as grandfather Deacon Joseph prayed over him. Love you Momma
Mama
September 22, 2013
Loving you.
Mama and Daddykins
September 21, 2013
Baby my heart aches for your touch, your corny jokes, your beautiful smile,your laughs that were contagious, the love you gave so freely. I thank God for having you with us . I know you are in his loving arms now and that gives me comfort. We will be together again never to part again. Amen. Love you so much---Mama <3
Cindy Kostelac
September 21, 2013
You continue to give us gifts long after your departure from this earth Mama's letter was so special and fills my heart and soul with gladness thank you Rock for being our Rock of ages,
Sybie
September 15, 2013
Loved hearing your laugh in my dream :) <3
September 14, 2013
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