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1930
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Lillian Mello Obituary
Feb. 1,1930 - Dec. 28, 2018
Lillian J. Mello-La Pres, 88, of San Jose, California passed peacefully in her sleep on December 28th 2018 with her devoted husband of 28 years, Anthony J. La Pres by her side.
Lillian loved to dance, sew, crochet and knit and was a member of many charitable organizations including: St. Martin of Tours church, Ladies Guild and Sewing Guild as well as the American Legion Auxiliary Post 419, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary No. 8, Women of the Moose Post 1283, Portuguese Fraternal Society of America, I.C.F. Branch 391 and the Sizzling Seniors Dance/Aerobics of Santa Clara.
Lillian was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her seven children Louis F. Mello, her son Patrick Mello, stepson Andre La Pres, grandchild Kathleen La Pres and sister Diolinda Cabral.
She is survived by her children: Linda Henderson, Louis Mello, James Mello, Janette Mello, Daniel Mello, Michelle Mello and step children, Anthony Drew La Pres, Lynette Hoelscher, Pierre La Pres, Judette McMahon, Leigh La Pres and sister Florence Gianonne.
Lillian was also a proud grandmother to 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Per Lillian's wishes, in lieu of sending flowers please donate to any of the following organizations: American Legion Auxiliary Post 419, Hospitalized Veterans, St Vincent de Paul Society, St. Martin's Food Box and The Salvation Army.
A memorial mass will be held at St. Martin of Tours church on January 26th 2019 at 9:30 am with a reception immediately following.
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Annette Crevier
January 23, 2019
Thinking of you. Love and prayers, Annette
Jeff Bouchard
January 23, 2019
Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Brewer's
January 15, 2019
I am very sorry for your loss. May you all have much peace and comfort from the God of love during this difficult time. Psalms 145:14. Deepest Sympathy
RK
January 15, 2019
Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
January 15, 2019
Im so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences go out with your family. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," strengthen you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2. And May the beautiful hope of everlasting life give you comfort. -1 John 17:30
January 15, 2019
My sincere condolences to Lillians family. May the God of peace and comfort strengthen the family at this most difficult time.
Psalms 29:11
G. A.
January 15, 2019
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences for your family and friends. Psalms 116:15.
AB
January 15, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to the family. May you find comfrort from Gods words and promises for the future for our loved ones who have passed. Have peace and happiness in the memories you shared. (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
January 15, 2019
My sincerest condolences for the family.
January 15, 2019
God has given us a life span of 70 and 80 years if we are strong. May you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. Psalms 90:10
N
January 15, 2019
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort" help to ease the pain of your grief during this difficult time.
January 15, 2019
May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.
January 15, 2019
Please accept my sincerest condolence. Know that the God of comfort feels your pain a d sorrow. Isaiah 61:1 2
Shawn
January 15, 2019
Times like these call for the strength and endurance that God gives. 2 Cor. 1:2-3 To the family and friends I feel so sorry for your loss. Feel comforted by Gods promise of a Kingdom to come soon. Matt. 6:9-10
January 15, 2019
It's never easy to lose a loved one. I pray you find comfort in God's promise found at ( John 6:40) which says that soon we will see all our loved ones again. My deepest condolences to the friends and family.
January 15, 2019
My deepest condolences are with the family and friends during this difficult time. May the comfort from our loving God bring peace and warmth. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories. (Jeremiah 29:11 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.)
January 15, 2019
We.are truly sorry for your.precious.loss Matheus 5:4 May God confort you all and bless you as you grieve I will Keep you in my prayers so sorry but I-won beable to altend Service.
January 15, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you in this time of grief. 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 "pray constantly"
January 15, 2019
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your loved one. God wants you to know that soon tHe will bring back to life those asleep in death. Genesis 1 : 27-31. C M
January 15, 2019
Please take comfort from the words of Acts 17:24,25 on this sad occasion for the loss of your loved one.
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