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Rachel Alfaro Obituary
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for Rachel Alfaro
November 28, 2012
Dear cynthia, Leslie and families
to all of Rachel's family--our sincere condolences--
Rachel and Rudy were participants in our wedding, we participated in theirs
they baptized our son
we were so saddened to learn of Rachel's death--we will always remember her
God bless
our prayers
barb and butch
the luceros
Sister Diane Marie Collins
April 9, 2012
I offer my deepest sympathy to the family of Rachel Alfaro. She served as my administrative secretary when I had the privilege of serving as the principal of Bishop Noll Institute from 1999-2001. I am so sorry that I did not know of her death sooner. I would have come to pay my respects and offer my prayers in person. Rachel was always very kind to me and treated me with respect and compassion. Renee, I knew you the best and to you I extend my sympathy and prayers. Rachel loved you and all of her family very much and was extremely proud of all of you. You truly have a soul in heaven praying for you before the holy face of God. You are all in my prayers.
James & Sandi Cuevas Arias
March 5, 2012
Dear Renee, Teddy and Alfaro Family. May the lessons she taught and the love she gave, forever remain in your hearts and soul. She was a very beautiful, spirited and lovely woman and will be sorely missed. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you close in heart and in prayer ... God Bless. Our deepest condolences, with much love.
Adriana (Reyna) Zirpoli
March 3, 2012
Dear Renee & Leslie,
Our deepest sympathy in your loss. Your mom was such a great person who was an important part of our family's life thru the years. We were blessed to have met all of you as we were growing up and got to spend so many wonderful memories with your mom. May you be comforted by the many memories you shared with her thru the years. You now have another special angel looking out for you and your families.
Love, Adriana, Steve, & Christopher Zirpoli
Angel Flores
March 2, 2012
To your families of Ms. Rachel Alfaro (nee Navejas; we express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dearly-departed loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families. May the Lord provide you all the strength to endure the loss of your mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin. Celebrate life, cherish and treasure the moments and memories. Ms. Alfaro will be sorely, missed. R.I.P. Ms. Alfaro. Gone but not forgotten. Ms. Alfaro was a pioneer in religious education, a matriarch, rock and fortitude for the family. God Bless and Godspeed. Affectionately, and Respectdfully, From our families: Mr. Angel Miguel and Larry Flores 1216 151st/4857 Wegg Street and Ms. Esperanza S. Julio Cuellar and families 4929 Tod East Chicago, Indiana 46312/[email protected]/219-290-0432
Michele Arnold
March 1, 2012
To Jessica, Aaron, Stephanie, and all of Rachel's family... I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying that your wonderful memories bring you peace. Rachel was one of the first people to welcome me and make me feel at home at Bishop Noll. She will be missed greatly.
rudy quintanilla
February 29, 2012
My deepest condolences to your family my prayers are with you.
Ezequiel Garza
February 28, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of your loss, your mother was an exceptional woman always nice and someone you can talk to. I will miss her greatly.
KELLO.
Alicia Rodriguez
February 28, 2012
Renee,Leslie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a kind person to so many. I will always remember how she helped everyone she could at Bishop Noll including my sons Danny and Rick. And she helped Cynthia when she got a job teaching there. She is in the arms of our loving Father may she rest in peace.
Dina Rodriguez
February 28, 2012
Renee and family,
My most heartfelt condolences, my prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sharon Vail
February 28, 2012
To Leslie, Joseph, Jessica and the rest: I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I enjoyed, so much, getting to work with Rachel at BNI, but even more so, getting to know her as a person. We ate lunch together almost every day...she was great to be around. God bless all of you in this difficult time; she is in good hands...God's hands.
Isaac & Delia Rosado
February 28, 2012
Renee, Ted & Family
Our deepest condolences to you &
your family..
February 28, 2012
Our heartfult condolences to Renee, Leslie and their families. Your mom was one of the nicest and kindest people that I have had the pleasure of knowing. She always had a smile for everyone. She truly lived her faith. I pray the God gives you the strength in time days ahead. God Bless You.
The Wells Family
Joanna Burn-Badillo
February 28, 2012
My prayers and sympathy go out to you all. Your mother was a great woman. I can't remember a school year that she was not apart of my life. From St. Mary's into BNI! She kept me out a lot of trouble. With a great smile and a gentle hand. God bless you all! An Angel has gone home!
February 28, 2012
We are sorry for your loss , Veronica & Rene Chavez.
Cicely Cobb
February 28, 2012
Dear Renee and Leslie: I am so sorry to learn about Rachel's homegoing. I spoke with a former St. Mary's student last week, and I asked him if he had seen Rachel. Your mother was so kind to me at St. Mary's and Bishop Noll. May God continue to bless you.
Cicely Denean Cobb, Ph.D.
Phoenix, AZ
Matt Chico
February 28, 2012
To the entire family of Rachel Alfaro. My deepest condolences to each of you during this difficult time. Rachel was a great person. I worked with her Bishop Noll and enjoyed working with her, side-by-side. She always smiled when she spoke of her family. She will forever be in all of our hearts!
Rosanna Coy
February 27, 2012
Renee, Teddy, Claudia, Stephanie and family, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I remember how kind your Mom was & I know this is a difficult time. My condolences to you & the Alfaro family.
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Rose Villarruel
February 27, 2012
Renee, Leslie, Jessica, Aaron & Family I am so deeply saddened by the pain your family is experiencing with the great loss of your mother & grandmother. Rachel was a very special person who touched many lives and will live in all our hearts forever. She has always been a "giver" willing to help in any way she could. Those who were fortunate enough to have known her were very blessed. May god embrace her in his arms as she embraced so many others and may he help your family find comfort in each other at this difficult time. God Bless.
February 27, 2012
Renee & Leslie and Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May you find comfort and joy in the days to come knowing that your Mother was truly and AMAZING Lady.......Your Mother, Our Coach,Girl Scout Leader taxi, friend, etc...... I will cherish the great memories forever and always. I'm in Florida taking care of my Dad and Mom.
Love and Friends Always Jill Verbich
Rose Chapa
February 27, 2012
Rene & Leslie I know there are no words that I could say to relieve your pain. My comadre Rachel was a beautiful, loving person with a great smile. I remember when you kids were little she would bring you over to play with my kids. I have such wonderful memories of those days. I will pray for you all so that God will give you the strength to get through this very difficult time. You now have two angels watching over you. God bless your family.
Mely Ortiz
February 27, 2012
my condolences to my cuna claudia, her mom n family. im glad I got the pleasure of knowing such a beautiful soul you will be deeply missed by so many including myself!
Joe & Sue Arias
February 27, 2012
Our condolences to Rachel's family.
To Leslie and Renee, what a wonderful mother, grandmother, and old friend.
Rachel is now in the hands of our lord, and we will cherish the memories of a beautiful lady.
Joe & Sue from Mesa, AZ
Lennette Harris Smith
February 27, 2012
To Leslie and Renee, I pray you all strength in your time of need... Your mother was a sweet and kind woman and you can be proud of her now and always. Aunt Rachael will always be in our hearts. Love always Lennette Harris Smith and family
ANITA REYNOSO
February 27, 2012
OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE ALFARO(NAVEJAS) FAMILY, MAY THE LORD GRANT RACHEL ETERNAL REST, MAY THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALL NINI,SULEMA AND J
Amy Biera
February 27, 2012
To Leslie, Renee & Family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your mom was a wonderful person who touched many people. She put up with all of us girls hanging out at your house! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Amy Bickell Biera
Linda, Anjelica, Armando Mendoza
February 27, 2012
We are so very sorry to hear of Rachel's passing. May you all draw strength from the knowledge that she is forever more your angel up in Heaven. Her memory will live on in the hearts of not only her family members, but all who knew her!
victoria alanis (mendoza)
February 27, 2012
growing up with claudia it was like rachel was everyones grandma!! from st marys to bishop noll she was there watching over us!! we knew we could go to her for anything!! i have nothing but wonderful memories of rachel and even now as an adult everytime i would run into her she would ask about my family and you knew she would ask because she really cared!! claudia your angel (with that beautiful smile and trademark hair) will be with you forever and to the rest of the family my prayers and thoughts are with you
Cathline Navejas
February 27, 2012
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal!! Rachel will forever be in our hearts.
Cathy, Micheal Angel & Martin Navejas
Rose Koliboski
February 27, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to you Renee and Leslie. Your mom was such a wonderful human being who always showed us kindness as we grew up together. She is family to me and I will always cherish the memories. She is in a better place and I will never forget her. Prayers and love are with you and your family.
Sr. Bonnie Boilini
February 27, 2012
Leslie and Renee and family, Please know of my prayers. I have such good memories of your mom, as secretary and friend at St. Mary's.
February 27, 2012
Renee, Leslie and family...words cannot express what we feel for your Mom. So many good memories, so many wonderful moments....may these
memories carry you through the days that follow. With much love from
Victor and Dolores Jorge.
Andera& Joe zaragoza
February 27, 2012
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.
February 27, 2012
Renee, Leslie, and Joseph her Grandson, I know your Mom is watching over you now with loving eyes, as she always did in life. She was so proud of all of you. Rachel always had kind words for everyone, even those she hardly knew. She was and is a beautiful and loving person who loved you all and all her family immensely. I know this, because she always told me so. She is with God and your Dad watching over all of you now!
We send you all our love, the Salinas, Salinas-Garza, and Lopez families.
M. Salinas-Garza (Lulu)
Mr & Mrs. Delgado, Brandon, Jessika, Wilma & Torch Gonzalez
February 27, 2012
To Leslie, Aaron, Jessica and family,
Words cannot express how sorry we are in this difficult time. Rachel was a beautiful person, mother and grandmother and we will always remember her gracious ways.
Our prayers are with all of you.
Laura Mata
February 27, 2012
Cindy Renee and Leslie, my prayers are with you and your families. Your mother was a very special person in my heart. God Bless you all.
Mary Katherine Laird
February 27, 2012
Rachel will always be remembered for her kind heart and helpful attitude. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
February 27, 2012
To the Alfaro Family, especially Renee and Leslie.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Reillo Family
George, Esther (Gutierrez), Britni, & George Jr.
Hilda Pabey
February 27, 2012
May the Lord Bless You and comfort you during this time of sorrow. Rachel was a beautiful,loving mother,sister,grandmother and friend to all. She will always be remembered with love. I remember when my kids attended St.Marys she was the kindest person to all the kids. We will be praying for all of you. GOD BLESS!
Josephine Santana
February 27, 2012
My condolences to Renee and Leslie. My heart goes out to the two of you and your families. I will always cherish our childhood years together sitting on your front stairs at your house with your mom just talking and laughing about so many different things. She was a Great Mother, not only to the two of you but to all of us girls from the block who always hung out at your house. She welcomed all of us as if we were her own daughters. She will be deeply missed. I know she is in a better place with all the angels up above! God Bless.
Elizabeth Rivera (Garza)
February 27, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jennifer McQuen
February 27, 2012
Renee, Teddy, Claudia, Stephanie and family you have an Angel watching over you, may you find comfort knowing she is suffering no more pain. What an exceptional lady, you were all blessed to have in your lives. No words can take away your pain, know that she was very proud of each and every one of you, she cherished you all. May the Peace of the Lord be with you all!
Eli Santana
February 27, 2012
Our condolences to the Alfaro family. May God grant Rachel eternal rest and may her family seek comfort in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Eli and Pam Santana
February 26, 2012
she was our secretary at st marys for a number of years & had 2 wonderful daughters & i had the pleasure of going to school with lslie for a very long time. she is with the rest of the angels in heaven. she will truly be missed
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