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Sonia Patino Obituary

Sonia E. Patino Went to be with our Lord on September 21, 2009. Surviving are her father, Ubaldo Patino; her daughter, Angelique; 2 grandchildren, Christopher and Audrianna; 5 sisters, Norma Reyes Patino, Estella (Manuel) Delgado, Lorraine, Olga and Rita; 3 brothers, Henry, John and Manuel; and her life partner, J.D. Potts; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maria Luisa Patino; sister, Gloria Gordillo; and nephew, Derrik Gordillo. She will be greatly missed. Mass will be held September 26, 2009 at Cristo Rey Church at 2:00 p.m.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 25, 2009.

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amelia solis

September 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Debbie Starnes-Bonebrake

September 28, 2009

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.

Dolores (Lulu) Velasquez

September 25, 2009

The Velasquez Family extends our deepest sympathies on your loss of Sonia. We will keep you and your family in our prayers and thoughts. Love to all of you. Sincerly the Velasquez Family.

Sylvester Williams

September 25, 2009

My prayers go out to you and your family at this time of your lost may God bless you and keep you and your family.Sylvester Williams & Kids.

Brenda hamer

September 25, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Ron & Janice Hardman

September 25, 2009

May God grant the family peace and understanding....of his perfect will for us. Our prayers, and blessing are with the entire Patino family. May God bless each and everyone of Sonia's loved ones and keep them in his care.

September 25, 2009

praying for you, may God comfort you during this most difficult time.
Kathy Moore

Gilbert & JoAnn Cuellar

September 25, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Melissa and Dave Kipp and kids

September 25, 2009

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Sonia's family in their time of grief. We hope you can all take comfort in the knowledge that she is now in a better place, reunited with her mother, sister and nephew. We will say a prayer for Sonia and for her family and God bless you all.

Lupe Marinez-Izzo

September 25, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.

Lupe Marinez-Izzo and the Marinez family.

Carmen & Jim Haeck

September 25, 2009

To the Patino Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
We Will Miss Sonia's Laughter!!!
RIP CUZ...

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