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Opal Viduya Obituary
VIDUYA, Opal
Age 77, a longtime state employee, she was a lover of jazz and blues music, and playing the piano, who pursued her college education after retirement. Her annual Christmas candle-lighting ceremony and early morning birthday greetings will be missed. A progressive matriarch and woman of interminable spirituality who maintained an irrepressibly positive outlook on life, she encouraged everyone to pursue their dreams. Preceded in death by a sister, a daughter, a grandson, and a great-great-granddaughter. Survived by her brothers Richard Dodrill (Melba), Reginald Dodrill (Margie), and sister Rebecca Daffinrud (Ed), daughter Dorothy Hicks (David) and sons Michael Viduya (Mary), Douglas Viduya (Lydia), and Robert Viduya, nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and numerous beloved extended family members. Celebration of Life to be held on September 10, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at the Christ Unity Church, 9249 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95826.
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Memories and Condolences
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Shirley Thomas
September 16, 2009
I will really miss Opal I had the blessing of living in the same apt with her for a very long time. She was truley loved by myself and my mother Tina Casillas. I was very blessed to be a person she thought of with her candles. I lost my son in 79 and since I have known her she always remembered him on his Annv. I will miss her and she will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
September 9, 2009
I can still hear her laughter. She will always be my "2nd mom" and will always be in my heart. Dorothy, Mike, Doug, and Robert, you will always be my family. It is comforting knowing she created and nurtured wonderful children and left a great legacy. Her life on this earth made a positive imprint and I am certain the angels sang as she entered her new glorious life. My prayers are with you and your families. Love, Judy
My 2nd Mom!
September 9, 2009
Lauri Kirk
September 9, 2009
Robert (Ariston),
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was such a special person! We know how much she meant to you and we hope that you find comfort in knowing what a wonderful and loving son you were. All the love, kindness and compassion you shared with one another will live on in your heart forever.
We think of you often and will always wish the very best for you. If you are every going to be in the neighborhood give us a call and we will have some pickles ready for you.
All our love,
Connie, DeAnn, Lauri and Families
Kristi Pierce
September 9, 2009
Viduya & Gassaway Families,
Opal was such a beautiful lady.... (inside and out.) She always treated me and my family as one of her own and that is something I will treasure forever. It was always so nice to know when you saw Opal,.. you knew a nice big hug was coming your way.
You all are in our thoughts and always in our hearts.
Happy 76th Birthday !
September 6, 2009
Happily surrounded by men - 2008
September 6, 2009
Taken in 2004, one month shy of mom (Opal) turning 72 yrs old; before an auto accident.
Robert
September 3, 2009
Family and Friends:
I deeply appreciate the support of my family-of-origin, and my chosen family (my friends). I am so lucky to have all of you during such a painful time. Thank you, thank you, thank you everybody!
I used to think I would die of grief if my mom ever died. Now, I just want to make her proud.
I miss my mama.
Anna Dos Santos
September 3, 2009
Robby, I was sadden by the news of your Mothers passing.You are in my thoughts and prayers.You have always been a Great Friend to Tina and our Family.Our prayers are with you and your Family.
Anna(Miranda)Dos Santos,Alameda Calif
September 3, 2009
Robbie:
I am so sorry to hear about your mom passing. I remember meeting her at Renessa's bday party and I was struck by how beautiful she was. My you find comfort knowing this is not an ending for your mom, but a new beginning. Will keep you in my prayers.
Susan Edmonson
Tina Miranda
September 3, 2009
Robby, We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman and very beautiful. I will always cherish the good laugh we all had after you had given me my "special" haircut back in the 80s! You were a great son and please let me know if you need anything. Tina and the Whites.
Di Richardson
September 3, 2009
Although I never had the opportunity to meet Opal, it was clear she was a very special lady and well loved by her children. My thoughts are with all of you. Di Richardson
Lori & Steve The Pointe Apartments
September 3, 2009
Opal was such a great possitive person. Steve's daughter went over to Opal's apartment one day and Opal said let me write you a song and proceeded to play it on the piano. We will certainly miss you Opal!
Karen (Strawn) Bartels
September 3, 2009
Lydia, I am so sorry for your family's loss. My love and prayers go out to you and your husband and all of the family. Love, Karen
Dorothy Hicks
September 3, 2009
Jessica, Renessa, Michael, Matthew, Audrey, Mariyah, and baby Steven, thank you for always being there.
All my love, Grandma Dorothy
Dorothy Hicks
September 2, 2009
Mom was so proud of her family and she gave all of us an A+
She would want me to thank family, friends and Vitas for the loving care, thoughts and visits that she received. Thank you!
I am grateful for the support my brothers and I received. We certainly appreciated all the food and beverages, too. I give a special thank you to our spouses, children, and Barbara (my daughter in-law), and to cousins Bill and Kathy for taking such good care of Mom and us.
We all have our own special memories of our "-Mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, friend, and lover of life, beauty, music and song-"
Jessica, no doubt, she will be singing Happy Birthday to her great-great granddaughter!
All my Love to Family and Friends,
Opal's daughter, Dorothy or Dort, as Mom would say
Lisa Polk
September 2, 2009
To Steven and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Opal was so pure of Heart and Soul. She gave of herself unconditionally, and asked nothing in return. She gave her love freely and never asked for it in return. I know that she is happy in Heaven, but is greatly missed here on Earth.
Tom and I love all of you dearly, and you are in our thoughts and Prayers.
May God Bless and watch over all of you.
With sincerest Condolences,
Love Tom and Lisa
Jessica Diez
September 2, 2009
From the time I met Grandma Opal she was soo sweet and always kind and accepting. The times I had got to talk with her she was always so positive and seemed to always talk about the brighter side of things. Even as a great grandma she had one of the best personalities that I have ever seen in someone…
Passing is always hard to accept in all forms … the family is in my prayers! Grandma Opal was a wonderful person and I am very grateful to have met her.
Im sure she will be singing Happy Birthday to her great great granddaughter!
Rhonda Stribling
September 2, 2009
Robert and Family
I was sorry to hear about your mom and would like to extend my condolence to you and your family.
So at this time of sorrow,
may these truths sustain you...
Your loved one will always
be as close as a memory,
and the God of all comfort
will always be as
close as a prayer.
Luci Martinez
September 2, 2009
Robert and Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. She will always be in your heart and with you.
All my love
Luci Martinez
Christine and Manuel Cruz
September 2, 2009
Robert and the Viduya family,
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Kimberly Thomas
September 2, 2009
I will never forget our many trips to Jimboy's Tacos. We would always sit in the same booth and then head back to grandma's apartment to catch the newest episode of the Golden Girls. In my mind, I can still hear her laugh as we watched that show together. Her laugh was contagious and unforgettable. I also have many memories of trips to the 99 Cent store, piano lessons, and pep talks on being our best self. Grandma was also SO beautiful and youthful. I always thought she looked like a movie star. I can still remember all of my friends saying, "THAT'S YOUR GRANDMA?!" Love you, grandma.
Lydia Viduya
September 2, 2009
My beautiful mother-in-love - you are loved, so missed, and will live forever in my heart. Heaven has gained a beautiful new angel.
BRIAN GASSAWAY
September 2, 2009
Grandma was so loving to my family and I now that shes gone our world is not the same and never will be.Grandma is so deeply missed,we will always remember and cherish the times we had together.
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