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Gloria Tang Obituary
Gloria Tang was called home by the Lord on April 12, 2009, at the age of 54. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 9, 1955. Gloria is loved and will be missed by her daughter, Tracie Vasquez and husband, David; grandchildren, Manuel Angel Gonzalez and Alec David Vasquez; loving former husband and friend, Misael Tang; brothers, Savino Jr., Paul Steven and Ruben Gonzalez; sisters, Lupe Marie Viera and Sylvia Cruz; nieces, Adrian & Caitlyn Arenas, Georgina Gonzalez, Jessica Cruz and Monica, Criselda and Leticia Viera; nephews, Ismael Viera, Sam Gonzalez, Rudy Anthony, Joe Rudy, Joshua and Adrian Cruz, Ariel Castrorena; 9 great nephews; 1 great niece; and numerous other loving family and friends. Visitation will be held at Castillo Mission Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, and from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. in Wednesday, April 15, 2009, with a Rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. All services will conclude with the recitation of the Rosary. Services under the direction of:
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Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Tang
Cindy & Ashley Diane Acevedo
April 18, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Margie Ibarra
April 17, 2009
Lupe, I am sorry to hear about your sister, if you need anything please give me a call. Take care of yourself and God Bless you and your family.
YOLANDA ROBBINS
April 17, 2009
Lupe..
I am so sorry to hear about your loving sister. I just heard about.. I wish I would or could have been there for you.
So please keep me in mind if you need something. I know how hard and difficult it is to lose a loved one. My condolences to you and your family.
I will keep you all in my prayers.. Take Care and God Bless You All
Elida Campos Velasquez
April 16, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
tracie vasquez
April 16, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
April Medellin
April 16, 2009
Tracie-
I am very sorry for your sudden loss, but know she is in a better place pain free and reunited with her loved ones that are already home like your dad. I am here for you with anything you need not only today but tomorrow and forever. We are your family too and don’t ever feel alone. Remember the good times and laughs you had and celebrate her life cause she would expect nothing more! she loved laughter not tears and will be missed but you are blessed with years of memories and her everlasting beauty! Let her go and rest in peace until the day when you meet again.
Diana Campos Garcia
April 15, 2009
God bless you and your family Tracie.I knew your mom back in our high school days and also being neighbors down the block growing up. She was always crazy never a dull moment when she was around. May God coninue to give you strenght and live your life like your mom woud have wanted you to.Keep her in your thoughts and heart and remember she will never leave you as long as you have your memory of her.
Gerardo Gonzalez
April 14, 2009
Nuestras mas cinceras condolencias para Tracy y David Vasquez por la pena que embarga a su familia. Que Dios haga ver la luz de esperanza que otorga nuestro Senor Jesucristo en la resureccion y en su acogida en el seno celestial. que el Todopoderoso de bendiciones y resignacion a su familia doliente.
RUTH MONTESDEOCA
April 14, 2009
YOU WILL BE MISS BY ALL YOUR FAMILY. WE ALL KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE. DON'T WORRY YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN HEAVEN YOU WILL SEE MY BROTHER DICKY HE WILL BE HAPPY TO WELCOME YOU HOME. IF YOU DO SEE HIM TELL HIM THAT I MISS HIM ALOT. TELL HIM TO SHARED HIS COOKIES AND MILK WITH YOU. HA HA BYE LOVE YOUR COUSIN RUTH M. MONTESDEOCA AND FAMILY
GEORGINA GONZALEZ
April 14, 2009
TIA, FIRST OF ALL LET ME START BY SAYING, U WILL BE MISSED BY ME AND THE BOYS,AND ROBERT.U DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH I AM GOING TO MISS THE LONG TALKS WE WOULD HAVE. THE THINGS U WOULD SAY MEANT A LOT TO ME. TIA U MAY BE GONE, BUT U WLL BE IN MY HEART FOR EVER. YOU WERE MY SECOND MOM, I LOVE U TIA. REMEBER WHAT EVERYONE WOULD SAY I AM JUST LIKE YOU. MISSING AND LOVING YOU SO MUCH. WATCH MY BABY FOR ME. UNTIL THEN SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE TIA APPLE. LOVE GINA
GEORGINA GONZALEZ
April 14, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
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