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Celina Serrano Obituary
Born: April 28, 2007
Died: June 1, 2020
STERLING – Celina R. Serrano, age 13 of Sterling, went to Heaven, Monday, June 1, 2020.
Celina was born on April 28, 2007 in Sterling, the daughter of Luis M. Serrano, Jr. and Alma Walker. She attended Challand Middle School and was looking forward to starting 7th grade this year. Celina was full of life and positivity. She always had a smile on her face and was ready to help anyone in need. She loved school, playing sports, especially basketball, loved to paint, and enjoyed watching the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears.
Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Alma Walker and Dakkota Shake; her brother, Eric Serrano (13); her sister, Teleah Serrano (12); paternal grandparents, Luis Serrano, Sr of Sterling and Grace (Vern) Myers of Rock Falls; maternal grandparents, Elizabeth Kline of Dixon and James Walker, Sr of Davenport, IA; aunts and uncles, Veronica (Jose) Gomez of Sterling, Maritza (Michael) Salmon of San Antonio, TX, Enrique Briseno of Rock Falls, Alan Walker (Candi Cook) of Rock Falls, Betty Krause of Davenport, IA, Shawn (Faith) Walker and Jamie Walker, Jr.; her cousins, Saul, Maddy, Esai, Marissa, Otis, Robert, Michael Jr., Julian, Christian, Roman, Bridgette, Xavian, Mia, Shawn Jr., Lyle and Nayla.
She was preceded in death by her father, Luis M. Serrano, Jr. and her cousin, Shyla Walker.
Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be private for family only on Friday, June 5, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling with the Reverend Jorge Bravo Celebrant officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling and those that wish to process to the cemetery and participate in the graveside are welcome to join, all are asked to remain in compliance with social distancing and wearing a facemask. Arrangements are being completed with the McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory. For online condolences, please visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
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teleah
April 21, 2023
i miss your pretty smile and how you were always laughing
Anaya perales
October 15, 2020
I remember running around together playing together and going to school together she was the besties friend I have ever had and she will stay that way I love you GIRL!
allisyn olds
June 23, 2020
fly high cc you will be loved and missed see you in heaven
Tara Appel
June 9, 2020
We remember fondly Celina's smiling face and her caring ways when she attended Buffalo Elementary School. We are keeping all of you close at heart during this difficult time.
Sincerely~
Buffalo School Family
Brandi Allen
June 6, 2020
Celina was a much loved classmate in first grade at Buffalo Elementary. I remember how she was always smiling and laughing at school, and how she was willing to help and share with her classmates and friends. She was a hard working student who loved to learn. My heart goes out to Celina and her family,
Annah Rosenbaum
June 4, 2020
I have known Celina for a couple of years now she was a good person she was full of joy and she had a smile on her face all the time I give my love to her family RIP CELINA
Jill Schryver
June 4, 2020
I sorry for your loss..my heart is heavy for you all ..God Bless ❤
Sandra Tompkins
June 4, 2020
Grace so sorry for this loss
Tashua Kramer
June 4, 2020
So sorry 4 ur loss thoughts be with ur family and friends
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