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ARABELLA BARTIMUS Obituary

ARABELLA TREVINO BARTIMUS SAN JUAN - The gates of Heaven were open on July 13th, 2013 to welcome our mom home at the age of 79. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and love and prayers from family and friends, carried her through a lengthy battle of Alzheimer's. Born on January 20th, 1934 in San Juan, TX to Mauro and Juanita Trevino, mom was the fifth child of 8. She graduated from PSJA High School and attended Pan American College. She spent 30 years as a civil service employee where she held positions with US Immigration and US Customs. Mom will forever be known for her calm and loving nature. She was a very determined person who enjoyed long walks, the outdoors, shoe shopping and most importantly, spending time with her family. Arabella was a loving mother of 5 children, Clyde Jr. (Stephanie) Bartimus, San Antonio, TX, Theresa (Greg) Bittner, St. Louis, MO, Clarissa (Chris) Webb, Rosenberg, TX, Jason (Elena) Bartimus, McAllen, TX, and Iris (Duncan) Foshee, Jasper, TX. She was the Grandmother of 12 and Great Grandmother of 1. She is also survived by 5 brothers, Eleazar (Tiva) Trevino, Eluid Trevino, Oscar (Minerva) Trevino, Mauro Amando (Maria) Trevino and Sigifredo "Kiki" (Irma) Trevino and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Clyde Bartimus, her parents, Mauro and Juanita Trevino, two sisters, Hilda Irma Trevino and Esper Trevino, and a grandson Orlando "Orly" Villalobos. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service today, July 16th, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral service will take place Wednesday, July 17th, at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in San Juan. Interment will following at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission. Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor from Jul. 15 to Jul. 16, 2013.

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Jo Ann Bartimus

July 19, 2013

Dear Nieces and Nephews,
We are so sorry for the loss of Bella, but know she is now far better off than while here on earth. It is hard to let go no matter what, I admired her so very much and was quite impressed with her as a mom when we first met. I'll never forget her taking you kids into the bedroom at Grandma Minnie's for a "talking to" - when I heard Spanish I knew you were in big trouble :)!She was a beautiful lady inside and out and will always remain in our hearts with all the memories.

Love, hugs and prayers for you all!
Jo Ann and Mike

Becky Trevino Carrillo

July 17, 2013

To my comadre arabella kids' I am so proud of you today your faith and strength in God made every proud & happy to see such faith in action.

Laurene Couture

July 17, 2013

Clarissa,
Praying for you and your family during this time of sorrow. We love you.

Cathy (Wilson) Christy

July 16, 2013

Theresa and Clarissa - I am so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. It is never easy to lose a loved one. My thoughts are with you.

Janelle & Megan

July 16, 2013

We are so very sorry. Love you all.

Greg & Lorene `Bittner

July 16, 2013

To the Bartimus family,
Our most sincere sympathy to your family at the loss of your beautiful mother. Her love of her family is evident by the sadness shared by loosing her. She has gone to a better place where her loved ones await her. Please accept our sorrow at her passing.

Liza Magallan, LVN

July 16, 2013

Arabella,
My heart aches to know you are gone, but I am at peace because you are at peace, and though you may be gone physically you are in my heart...I had the pleasure to meet all of your children, you did well, they are united in their love and devotion to you...I know exactly who you were because of them, and how Theresa's face lit up when she spoke of you, you will be missed!

CJ, Theresa, Clarissa, Jason & Iris, I want to extend my deepest condolences, may God Bless you and keep you, give you the strength you need, your in my thoughts & in my prayers.

Esther C. Sanchez

July 16, 2013

Clarissa
I'm sorry for your loss, your mom was a wonderful person. You and your family are in my prayers... May God Bless you always.

Christy Flores

July 16, 2013

Jason & Elena, we are sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you & your family. God Bless & we are here for y'all.

Marco Palos

July 16, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sandra Black

July 16, 2013

Clarissa,
You and your family are in our prayers !
So Sorry for your loss.

Tracy, Brenda, Kayla & Jerad Bartimus

July 16, 2013

We are all so very sorry for your loss.

July 16, 2013

Clarisse & Therese,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was so courageous and so were YOU. And you're right, the gates of heaven were open to welcome your mom! Love you guys,
Sylvia Moore Harris

Petra Alicia Sanchez

July 15, 2013

My condolences to the family. May God give you comfort .

Chon and Charlene Garcia Jr.

July 15, 2013

So sorry for your Loss...We pray that God blesses all of you with peace and serenity in this very difficult time.

clarissa webb

July 15, 2013

My beautiful mom, I write this with the heaviest of hearts as I remember all the great things in life you taught me, the many times I came to you with problems and you always gave me sound advice. Thank you so much for always dropping what you were diung to help me with my kids no mater how many miles apart we were. I love you more than I can express and I have a heavy hole in my heart because I miss you but am so at peace knowing that you are healthy in Heaven and will always be my guardian angel. I love you forever

July 15, 2013

Mom, I miss you so much, you always put us first and made sure I had all the life skills to succeed. I will never forget how positive and encouraging you were to me when I left home 32 years ago to the day to join the Marine Corp, as I was driving away I saw the sadness in your face and could feel it in my heart. I could always count on recieving a letter from you weekly while I was in boot camp and while overseas, I felt your love and support in each one.

You were always the rock of our family, the person who always led us to the right decisions and always had advice for any issues that we encountered. I miss you and love you so much. I know that you are with God and have reunited with dad, Esper, Grandma and Grandpa. One day we will reunite

I love you
CJ

Theresa Bittner

July 15, 2013

Mom, I wish I could hug you one more time, however it still wouldn't be enough. Thank you for being the best Mom and instilling everything I am today. I love you!

Greg Bittner

July 15, 2013

Arabella, you will be missed more than you will ever know. Enjoy your paradise. Love Greg

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