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Ramona Sotomajor Obituary
Ramona Rios Sotomajor
of Vestal
Ramona Rios Sotomajor, of Vestal, died on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Wilson Hospital. She was predeceased by a son and is survived by nine children including two daughters who are local, Martha Rios and Julie Picciano; 25 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and was dedicated to her children.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Family of Endwell. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Barber Memorial Home, Inc., 428 Main Street, Johnson City.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ramona Sotomajor
chantel peritore
September 22, 2008
mita
I love you so much and can't wait to see you again in heaven. I know the lord knows how special you were to all of us. So im sure he is taking great care of you. Enjoy your new home in paradise grandma and hold a spot for me. Thank you for leaving a part of you in each of us so we can remember you by. I will never forget you and will always miss you. you are so beautiful to me. live on abuelita. In paradise.....
Kevin & Diana Yeager
September 15, 2008
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marilyn Gale
September 15, 2008
I would like to express my condolences to the Rios Family. Mita will be missed at Willow Point. As she was the matriarch of your family she was a part of our Willow Point family as well. She was a special lady that made my day everytime she smiled. Your familly was very lucky to have her in your lives. Thank you all for sharing her with the staff at Willow Point we are blessed to have known her.
John Picciano
September 13, 2008
Dear Mita,
You always did as much as you could for everyone. Thank you!
Above all, though, you graced the world with your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Each of them continues to leave their mark upon the world, and they are your living legacy -- a legacy of which you deserve to be proud!
Most of all, I thank you for Julie, and for her children, and our grandchildren. She, and they, fill my heart and my life with love, humor and caring.
I know you are in heaven, but I also know how you have shared your blessings on the way to getting there.
I love you, and Julie, and our family, and I promise you that I'll do whatever I can to see that they continue to live the rich, full lives you worked and prayed so hard to give them.
Dios le bendice, y le agradece otra vez. ¡Te amo, y fáltele!
Janet Santoro
September 13, 2008
Mita,
you are an angel now, with wings lined in silver. I am grateful you no longer feel pain and have roads of gold to walk on. One day I too, will join you. Although now, the pain seeems never ending, I know, god will give me the strenght and courage to see how much happier you are. Thank you for creating this beautiful family and leaving a legacy of grand children and great grandchildren to carry on your names, wishes and dreams.
I will love you always for the traditions, and family values you have instilled in us.
Para Siempre'
Janet
entire family, Rios
September 12, 2008
Many thank to Julie and John for all the work they did to arrange this lovely funeral for Mita.
Also, thanking all who attend the sevices and sign this guess book.
Martha Rios
September 12, 2008
Mita, I will alway love you and miss you. Yet, as I remember you in these last few years; today I rejoice the end of your pain and suffering. I know you are now with the Lord, fran, your mother, brothers and sisters. Someday, together we will walk in heaven, pain and confusion free.
For a little while lots of hugs and kisses for now. Till I see you again, your daughter
cheryl shumway
September 12, 2008
Julie,John and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.We did not know your Mother but in knowing you Julie and the wonderful person you are we know your Mother had to be wonderful as well and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
love, Cheryl and Roger Shumway
Deacon Bill Reggler
September 11, 2008
Julie and John
Please know that our prayers are with you at this time. I can only reflect on when my mother died and want you to know that God will be there to get you through the pain and the grief. Put your total trust in Him.
June and I will not be able to make it tomorrow but I will keep your mom in my intentions when I do my Liturgy of the Word Service.
May God Bless both of you
Bill and June Reggler
Ottawa Canada
Minerva Rios Mendez
September 11, 2008
A mi querida madre:
Te voy a extranar profundamente, una perdida de una madre no se puede remplazar ni comparar con nada en este mundo. Siempre te llevare en mi corazon y algun dia nos veremos.
Minerva Rios-Mendez
mario santoro
September 11, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Miguel Mendez
September 11, 2008
To my grandmother with all my love.
I will never forget you, I will love you always.
Your grandson,
Michael Mendez
Amelia Gonzalez-Mendez
September 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
MaryPat Hyland
September 11, 2008
John & Julie,
My deep condolences for your loss. May memories of her comfort you at this difficult time.
Ayana Gale
September 11, 2008
Querida Mita,
Everyday at the Nursing Home, i would take care of you like you were my own abuelita. it seemed you were happier when i was around to talk to you, and spend time to do your hair every morning... I love n miss you soo soo much. You were an angel, and will always be in my heart <3
Te Amo<3
Ayana
Judi Hess
September 11, 2008
Dear Julie, John & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. A mother's place is special in our hearts and their loss is profound. Please know that she lives on through her family.
Wishing you strength and peace.
Love, Judi
Kim Hackley
September 11, 2008
Dear Julie & Family,
My Thoughts & Prayers are with you and your family.
You need anything, Call Me!
Kim
Sarah Cintron
September 11, 2008
Mom,
I'm so sorry, I feel and know your pain. My thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
"It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again"
Thinking of you and miss you,
Sarah
Karen Klecar
September 11, 2008
Dear Julie and Family:
Please accept my most profound condolences in the passing of your dear mother.
Facing this myself I know I only feel a glimmer of the pain and loss you must feel right now.
Remember her as in that picture where I see the same beautiful face that I see when I look at my friend Julie.
Lovingly,
Karen
Julie Picciano
September 11, 2008
Querida Mita,
Siempre en mi corazón y alma. Tu me faltaré profundamente. Te amo.
Tu hija,
Mirta (Julie)
Julie Picciano
September 11, 2008
Dear Mita,
You will always be in my heart and soul. I will miss you deeply. I love you.
Your daughter,
Mirta (Julie)
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