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Leona Maria Jaquette

Leona Jaquette Obituary

Leona (Lonie) Maria Jaquette Leona (Lonie) Maria Jaquette, age 58 of Paige, Tex., passed away Saturday, March 25, 2006. Lonie was born September 5, 1947, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, Dale; sons, Marty Jaquette and John Jaquette; daughters, Julie Koerber and Margie Jaquette; as well as her grandchildren, Nycholas, Caleb, Raphael, Genevieve, Drake, Lorien, Kateri and Olivia. Lonie received her B.A. degree from the University of Texas at El Paso and her law degree from South Texas College of Law. At the time of her death she was employed as a Regional Attorney for Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Lonie was an active member of Ridgeway Baptist Church. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 28, 2006, from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m., at the Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop, Texas. Services will be 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at Ridgeway Baptist Church in Paige, Texas. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to Court Appointed Special Advocates for children at: CASA Bastrop, P.O. Box 623, Bastrop, TX 78602.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Mar. 27, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Leona Jaquette

22 Entries

damon gill

April 9, 2006

a very strong and wise woman. she will be missed very much. my familys thoughts and prayers are with you and yours brother.

Shannon Rivera

April 5, 2006

Mrs. Jaquette, You have always been a joy. It breaks my heart that I didn't see you more in these last years. I am only exicited that I will see you again in eternity. You were the very best grandmother. I cannot thank you enough for the deposit you made in Nycholas and my life. We love you very much. I will truly miss you.

Cindy Laurence

April 3, 2006

I am so very sorry for your loss. I have been out of town & have just returned. Please know that I loved Lonie even though technically we didn't work together she was just down the hall from me. What a wonderful woman & friend she was to all of us. We will feel her loss so very much. You and your families are in my prayers. ~ Cindy

David Maslane

March 30, 2006

We are such stuff As dreams are made of; and our little life Is rounded with a sleep.

William Shakespeare "the Tempest"

I remember staying the night over at the Jaquette's house, and Leona was always there at some time during the following day. Usually, these days would follow nights which defied the conventions of social and human interactions in egregious and foolhardy ways.

Leona would listen to Marty and I spin our tales of debaucherous behavior without judgment. She would , however gently, remind us that life could be lived in a different way. It is the memory of her quietly unassuming yet accepting character that I will carry with me....and I know it is what makes me sad to hear she has left us.

Nycholas Jaquette

March 30, 2006

Meemaw,

Every weekend I would come over, and every weekend I would leave a better person. You still have a chunk of my heart that I know you have taken to my Father in heaven. I pray that you will always be with me, and help carry me through all of the troubles that life may throw. You wanted no pity but instead you have my heart.I love you and you will always be my Meemaw.

'till we meet again,

Your baby Nycholas.

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Marty Jaquette

March 29, 2006

Mother,

I shall become the Robin,

waiting on my rusty belly

for the rains. Waiting

with my head thrown back,

wing extended, tracing

your image into its sinking

silhouette.

I will place my cheek

upon yours and hum prayers

across the pools of your eyes.

I will drop petals

at the paper-doors

of eternity and again,

wait for you.

I think I have held

no pen

without your hand.

All poems belong to you.

Damaris Nicholson

March 28, 2006

It is rather unfortunate that I did not meet Lonie. However, as I walk through the halls of CPS, the words that I most often hear is "Lonie worked hard." or "Lonie loved her family." It appears as though she has left a legacy of love and dedication to her family and her community. Let us then celebrate the life that she's had. My deepest condolences to the Jaquette family.

Maryann Fisher

March 28, 2006

I had the pleasure of working with Lonie when I was in the San Marcos office. She was dedicated to protecting our children and did it with grace and a wonderful sense of humor. I will miss her.

Kathleen Murray

March 28, 2006

Leona was one of my classmates who had a smile I will never forget and had a kindness to all beyond words. No matter who were or your status she treated you equal. My prayers to all her family. My God comfort you at this time.

Your classmate, Kathleen Murray

Maggie Fonseca

March 28, 2006

My condolences to Lonie's family and to everyone who knew her, it is a great loss. She was always someone easy to talk to. Always asking how the kids were and if I was alright and sincere in her concern. She was the best. I'm glad she is at peace now. I love and will miss you very, very much my friend.

Maggie Fonseca

March 28, 2006

Shannon Jaquette

March 28, 2006

God blessed me with the most wonderful mother-in-law. The Herne family loved Lonie dearly and will miss her tremendously.

Cheri Jumping Eagle Waara

March 28, 2006

Good bye dear friend. You will not be forgotten. I will remember you as a warrior and a friend.

Cheri

A Roommate and Classmate

James Maxwell

March 27, 2006

Lonie was always soft-spoken, kind-hearted, and loving. I always appreciated her sense of humor and big smile. And she knew how to cook! I'll miss not being able to crash at their house on Thanksgiving. My sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to her family, especially John.

TJ Wasden

March 27, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Leona's family, especially Marty, with whom I work.

Monica Hernandez

March 27, 2006

Lonie was an awesome person. I feel very honored to have known her. She will be missed greatly, especially by the people who knew her kind heart.

Denise Norris

March 27, 2006

My most sincere condolences to Lonies' family. She was a wonderful person, an excellent lawyer and seriously devoted to the abused/neglected children of Texas. I had the privilege of working near her and enjoyed hearing her stories of life on the ranch. She could tell a funny story!

Eva Riojas

March 27, 2006

I have always been blessed, by God, to have people put in my path to help guide me through life. When Lonie came into my life, it was the most wonderful moment for me. She was always there to listen to me with an open mind and a giving heart! She always offered words of encouragement, warm hugs, sweet kisses, and an abundance of love and security in her arms. Even on her sickest of days, she was always worried about how I was, how my sister was feeling, as she is going through Chemo treatments also, and continued to offer her prayers and kind words. She always made me feel loved and I know that she really cared about me! Anyone who has been lucky enough to be in her presence, knows exactly what I'm talking about. I know she is in a place where she can continue to influence my life and be my Guardian Angel. . My sincerest condolences go out to Dale, Marty, John, Julie, Margie, and all of her grandchildren, as well as her extended family and friends. I wish everyone could be as lucky as we were to be in the presence of such a kind and loving friend.

I will miss you, My Beautiful, but I know that you will always be in my heart!!

Mary Bradford

March 27, 2006

Although only for a short while God gave us the gift of Lonie and what an inspiration she was. Thank you Dale and Family for sharing her with us. May all the wonderful memories of her bring comfort in to your hearts. I know all of us here in the legal unit will remember and love her always. Listen! I just heard an angel fly by........

Richard DeHart

March 27, 2006

It was a priveledge to have known and worked with Lonie. She was truly dedicated in all things, to her family, to her friends and to the children of Texas for whom she worked very hard until very near the end of her journey. The world is a lesser place, and a little darker without her in it. She was loved and respected by many and will be deeply missed and thought of fondly by all who knew her.

Marty & Lonie - Christmas 2005

Lisa Centers

March 27, 2006

If I had only one word to describe Lonie, it would be dedication. She was dedicated to make a difference in the world. She was dedicated to the children of Texas that she fought so hard to protect. She was dedicated to her faith. She was dedicated to her friends. But most important to Lonie was her family ~ she was dedicated to being a wife, mother and grandmother. She was an inspiration to all who had the privilege of being in her presence. She will forever remain an inspiration to me.

Rest in Peace sweet Miss. Lonie.

Linda Sellers

March 27, 2006

Lonie will be missed greatly. She was a very interesting person and had a wonderful sense of humor. She worked hard for the abused/neglected children of Texas.

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