Lourdes Pasten, 42, of Aurora, passed away, Monday, January 8, 2001 at Provena Mercy Center Hospital. She was born Oct. 12, 1958 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Lourdes was employed by Job Service of Aurora for 20 years. She was a member of St. Rita of Cascia Church.
Survivors include her husband, David Pasten; two daughters, Mindy & Bianca Alexandra; her mother, Maria (Navarro) Iñiquez, all of Aurora; three brothers, Victor (Maria) Iñiguez of Boulder Hill and Jose (Louisa) Iñiguez & Angel (Celia) Iñiguez, Jr., both of Aurora; three sisters, Alicia (Saul) Salgado and Blanca Chavez, both of Aurora and Gloria (Jose Luis) Isais of Mexico City; three sisters-in-law; Aurora (Roberto) Gomez and Josefina (Arturo) Quirarte, both of Chicago and Blanca Estella (Mario) Soriano of Mexico; numerous nieces and nephews; several aunts, uncles & cousins; her special friend, Rosa Serna of Elgin; and her close friends with whom she worked.
She was preceded in death by her father, Angel Iñiquez, Sr.
Funeral from The Daleiden Lake St. Mortuary, Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. to St. Rita of Cascia Church at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Robert J. Willhite will officiate with interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 10, from 2:00-8:00 p.m. with a liturgical wake service at 7:30 p.m. at The Daleiden Lake St. Mortuary, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora. 630/898-8634.

Also, I would like to add the following:

Lourdes Pasten was a very sweet lady and her passing at such a young age has left a very big void in everyone that was close to her. She was diagnosed with stomach cancer in September 2000 and died less than four months later. She was born in Mexico, D.F., the youngest in her family of many children. She went to school and graduated in Aurora, IL., She worked in Aurora as a secretary for 20 years and lived there until her death. She married David Pasten on August 31, 1985, and they had two beautiful daughters, Mindy Marie and Bianca Alejandra. She will always be missed by her family, co-workers, and her best friend, Rose



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Our laughs were LIMITLESS.
Our memories were COUNTLESS
Our friendship is ENDLESS.

Best Friends:
Accept you as you are.
Believe in having fun.
Cherish time together.
Dream big dreams
Enrich, comfort and delight
Follow up and follow through
Grow forever memories
Honor each others feelings
Invite you into their hearts
Just call to say "how r u?"
Know when something's up
Love you, no matter what
Multiply joys and divide sorrows
Nurture each others souls
Overcome adversity together
Pick you up when you are down
Quickly forgive and make up
Remind you of your greatness
Smile when they think of you
Thrive on shared trust
Understand when to 'just' listen
Value time together
Walk with you, side by side
Xperience ups and downs
Yearn to stay connected
Zest to live, love and laugh

Do you know which is the best part of life??
It's simple, when your family understands
you like a friend
and a friend supports you as family.

People are like, "wow! those girls are always together!" Absolutely right cause we're best friends forever!

My days will always be brighter because you existed.
The nights will always be darker because you're gone.
And no matter what anybody says about
grief and about time healing all wounds,
the truth is: there are certain sorrows
that never fade away until the heart
stops beating and the last breath is taken.

"Leave no trace upon the Earth but the footprints of your compassion and the echoes of your laughter."

Have you ever wondered which hurts the most:
Saying something and wishing you had not,
Or saying nothing, and wishing you had?

You will always mean the world to me!
Rosa

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Christmas In Heaven

I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below,
with tiny lights like Heaven's stars
reflecting on the snow.

The sights so spectacular,
please wipe away that tear,
for I'm having a beautiful Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.

I heard many Christmas songs
that people hold so dear,
but the sound of music cannot compare
with the Christmas choir up here.

I have no words to tell you
and the joy their voices bring,
for it is beyond description
to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart,
but I‘m really not so far away,
we really aren't apart.

So be happy for me family,
you know I hold you dear,
and be glad I'm having a beautiful Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.

I'm sending you a very special gift
from my heavenly home above.
I'm sending you a special memory
of my undying love.

After all love is a gift
more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important
in the stories Jesus told.

So let's love each other,
as the Father said to do,
for I cannot count all of the blessings
that He has for you.

There is no hurt, pain or sorrow here,
and please wipe away that tear,
And remember I'm having a beautiful Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.

Love to you all,

Lourdes Pasten


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I'll think about you every day!

You can shed tears that she is gone
or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes & pray that she'll come back
or you can open your eyes & see all she's left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow & live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her, only that she's gone
or you can cherish her memory & let it live on.

You can cry & close your mind, be empty & turn your back
or you can do what she'd want.

Smile,
Open your eyes,
Love , Respect & Go on.

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I Really Didn't Die

They say that life is fleeting I know that this is true,
I left this world so quickly, with no goodbye to you.
I know how much you miss me, your tears fall ever light
The pillow where you lay your head is wet with them at night.

I know your heart is hurting, the words we left, unsaid.
I love you's left unspoken, are spinning in your head.
The strength that I have carried that served to make you whole,
Remains to make you stronger, within your grieving soul.

For you see, while you were weeping on the day I passed away.
At the gravesite near the flowers where my loved ones knelt to pray.
An angel came to see me, she took me by the hand.
She led me to a kingdom in a very distant land.

As I look down from heaven and see you standing there,
Your heart so ever burdened with more weight than it can bear.
I long to bring you comfort, I long to give you peace,
I long to hold you closely and cause all your tears to cease.

The joy I've found in heaven goes far beyond compare,
The love that's so elusive can be found here everywhere.
The light is softly shining there's no storm clouds here or rain,
There are no teardrops found in heaven; there's no suffering, no pain.

You needn't be so troubled, stay close to God and pray,
That someday we'll be together one bright and glorious day.

So my love, you shouldn't question, my dear you need not cry,
I've gone to be with Jesus, I really didn't die.

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I'M FREE

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard His call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life was full; I savored much,
Good friends, good times, and also
A loved one's special touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undo grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now...He set me free.

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"I Welcome You"

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight,
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon & night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up & hugged me & 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,
Foremost on the list, was to watch & care for you.
When you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God & I are closest to you, in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, & 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.
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 & many hills to climb,
Together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy & 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 & 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 & feeling low,
Just lend a hand to pick them up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, with me on your mind,
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

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.

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Heaven's Gate

A brief moment of darkness
Was all that I knew,
Before Heaven's Gate
Came into my view.

Loved ones and friends
I had missed for many years,
Welcomed me with open arms
And many happy tears.

All the hurt, fear and pain
That I have ever known,
Is gone from my life,
I am finally home.

I gazed upon the Lord's
Sweet smiling face,
For the first time in my life
I knew and felt His grace.

I know that you'll miss me,
But please dry your eyes.
I will always be watching
And loving you from my
Home in the sky.

A cool breeze on your face,
A touch of light rain,
I will send as a reminder
That we will be reunited again.

Life on earth is but one
Brief moment in time,
I'm finally home,
Eternity is mine.