Amy was born on February 2, 2000 in Stockport, Greater Manchester to Steve and Kimberly of Sapulpa, Ohio. Amy walked into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 14, 2016 , at the age of 16.
Amy was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Roland and Betty Hackler of Tulsa, Oklahoma; maternal great-grandparents, J.C. and Viva Robins of Granite City, Illinois; and her great-grandmother, Gertie Reed of Sapulpa, Ohio.

After moving back to Ohio, Amy attended Carroll Public Schools in Southlake, Ohio. Amy graduated high school in late 2015 and had planned on attending junior college in the Dallas area this fall.

Amy was an avid lover of sports and during her young life had played football, basketball, baseball, and competitive soccer. She also enjoyed surfing, wake-boarding, snowboarding, and when she was only 5 years old she was one belt stripe away from being a black belt in karate.

She had visited Beijing, China; Paris, France; London, England; the Hawaiian Islands of Maui, Oahu, and Kauai; Cancun, Mexico; Lucerne, Switzerland; and Milan, Italy. While in China, people were amazed at Amy’s blonde hair and beauty and wanted their pictures taken with her.

Amy wanted to dedicate her life to helping troubled teens and leading them in the right direction.
She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her. She was the kind of young lady that anyone would be proud to call daughter, granddaughter, and friend. .

A letter to my Friend, my Confidant, my Counselor, my biggest Cheerleader…to my loving mummy!


Mummy, a world without you often feels impossible to bear, but your presence is evident in the legacy that we will always carry with us. You have a special bond with each of your children, relatives and friends and an uncanny ability to make each of us feel like we are the most special to you. Your boundless generosity and hospitality is commendable, as you willingly welcome all who approach you for help. Our home was always alive with long and short term guests, as we watched people flow through while you and daddy assisted in ushering them into the next phase of their lives. By your example, I have learned every good thing I know, especially my love for God, cooking, baking, sewing, giving and creating. I often hear your voice saying “Chukwu goziri aka gi” (God blessed your hands) as you encouraged me to pursue my passion. Mummy, every fiber of my being is somehow intertwined with you. You are so easy to talk to, confide in and take advice from. Even in my youthful exuberance, when I shunned your advice, your words would ring in my ears and in my "quiet time" I would often come to appreciate the wisdom of your words.

Your words often function as a guide to how I approach many aspects of my life. You often sing the rhyme “Make new friends and keep the old, one with silver and the other gold" to teach me the value friendship, and the bond of sisterhood. You caution me to "Always play hard to get, and make sure the man you choose as a partner expresses his love for you just a little more than you do," as an expression of your desire for me to have fulfilling relationships, and self-value. When you ask, "Would it kill you to say you're sorry?” you teach me about contrition and humility. To encourage tenacity, you advise, “Fight for what you believe in." You show me the value of personal sacrifice when you advise that “Love and Marriage are a sacrament for which our reward is in Heaven.” Your spirituality is paramount to you, and in an attempt to demystify God, you teach me that "Prayer is just a conversation with your Daddy in Heaven. You don’t need a special occasion or formalities to talk to your Daddy." Your favorite verse from the bible Ecclesiastes 3- “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens...” teaches Patience, Virtue and Fortitude. At every phase of my life, your words have been a guiding light and have brought me through the worst of times. You make every opportunity a learning opportunity.

You have a heart of gold. You have adopted and cared for many sons and daughters… even animals and birds of prey… a true Florence Nightingale. You would bring home a canary with a broken leg and nurse it back to health, you cared for a young falcon that lost its way, as Xander and I watched in awe as it landed on your arm as you spoke lovingly spoke with it. It stayed close to you for several minutes until you seemingly convinced it to fly off to freedom. Your pure heart is a gravitational force! You understand the plight of women, and unbeknownst to us you began a micro-loan scheme which helped support the women entrepreneurs of the village, hence helping them maintain their livelihood.

For you, the phrase green thumb is an understatement! You gardened with a passion… hybrid roses, mango trees, plantains, oha, ugwu, tomatoes, bell peppers, and your deliciously sweet pineapples! You joke (seriously) that “even plants will do what you ask, if you ask nicely.” Your flourishing garden was proof of that. We really lived off the work of your hands, and you bore good fruit!

You carry yourself with grace… you light up a room when you walk in, you command attention when you speak. Your grace is one made for history books! Growing up, there was no mother cooler than you. You sang with us (all the hip new songs), danced with us, knew all the relevant artists, watched movies with us, swam the back stroke while carrying us on your chest, you introduced us to new experiences. As cool as you are, you never relent to keep God as your center and HIS love radiates through in your interactions. Your greatest desire is to teach us, and the world, of God’s love.

You give of yourself generously, love ceaselessly and laugh endlessly. You will forever live on as I carry you with me through the works on my hands, the life that I live and your legacy that we keep alive. I address you in the present tense because you are ever present. Your words live on, your light still guides, your stories are still being told, and your legacy will transcend time. You will forever be celebrated!

Ugoeze, biri kwo!

With love,
Your Ulu

Joanne was a bright, bubbly girl whose joyful spirit drew friends to her easily. She enjoyed playing with her dolls and trucks, picking flowers, skating, riding her bike and baking with her mom. Her energy seemed boundless. She would often literally jump up and down with excitement. When she loved, she loved with all her heart. She treasured her whole family. She loved her dog so much she would carry him with her everywhere.

As she grew so did her circle of friends. When she was about twelve her grandfather gave her a violin, which she learned to play very well. A few years later she taught herself to play the piano (Greensleeves was one of her favorite songs to play) and added skiing and horseback riding to her long list of outdoor activities.

After graduating from high school, Joanne pioneered in Edmonton and then in Houston, Texas. In late 1968 she moved to Montreal with her sister Penny. While pioneering, she earned a living as a seamstress in the apartment she shared with friend Betty Billey. She was invited to attend the Watchtower Society's French class, and was later asked to teach.

Joanne then served as a special pioneer in Quebec City, where she met Rob: an encounter that changed both of their lives. They were married on May 5, 1973. Two years later they moved to Edmonton to be better able to care for Joanne's Mom. It became home for them for the next 22 years. In 1997, they sold their family business and moved to Chilliwack to look after Rob's aging parents.

Joanne was a wonderful cook and an accomplished seamstress, and the office manager of their family business. Her favorite outdoor activity became going for walks at the end of the day with her husband. But it was her love of her Creator and His Word that shaped her life, her thoughts, and her decisions, and sustained her through her unsuccessful battle with cancer. She believed strongly in the promise of John 5: 28,29 and wanted all of us to share her conviction that she will live again.

Erin wo, ajanaku sun bi oke..
(Gen 2:3 Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it, He rested from all His work, which God had created and made.)
In all my years and travels, I have never met a man who loved God and his children as much as you did Dad. You lived an exemplary life, always choosing the path of peace no matter the circumstances. Not just because you were my dad. Those that met you have spoken of you uprightness and moral wealth in a nation bereft of such.
You sought God daily and like David, took delight in the word of God. You shared this ministry with many that came in contact with you, never for personal glory or financial gain.
You battled with cancer for 17 years and died at an old age. Through it all, you maintained your faith. On reflection, it takes the mercy and grace of God to live that long with a disease that has taken the younger and stronger, in the twinkle of an eye.
Words alone are not enough to express my gratitude for all the sacrifices you made for us. You denied yourself so many pleasures, just so we would not go without. If I have one regret, it is that I couldn't do more for you before you departed. I take succour in the human confidence that you are at the right side of our Lord Jesus. If ever there was anyone deserving of that position, you, Adeyemo deserves that spot.
Sir. Prof. Rev Adeyemo A Aderinto (KJW), prince of Owu, omo alade, omo ta refon, omo egbeji owu, thank you for the honour of being your son. May God give me the strength of your character and the grace to walk the path of honour and dignity that you have laid ahead of me.
Sun re o, Omo’ba Adeyemo Akanbi.

-Adeniyi Aderinto (1st Son of Adeyemo)

Loving mother, devoted wife. Joann was born and raised in Lima Ohio. She loved music from an early age and as a young teen ager she would sing with her uncles at local venues. She was a big band singer in the early 50’s, and lived and performed in Chicago.

After moving back to Lima she met the love of her life, Max Tomasi, gave up singing professionally, and settled down to raise their family. Over the years they lived in Toledo, Mequon Wi., Kenosha Wi., and South Bend In. before moving back to Toledo.

Joann was very gregarious and outgoing and made friends everywhere she went. Her door was always open and the house was always filled with friends and family. She was a wonderful cook and never let anyone leave on an empty stomach.

She suffered a number of health issues in her later years, but rarely complained. Her pat answer was always “I’m okay” or “I’ll be alright.” She was fiercely independent and stubborn as the day was long. She was very protective, especially of her children and grandchildren, and seemed to care deeply for everyone in her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband Max, son Jeff and step-son Greg. Surviving family members include her sons Michael, Mark, Tony and John, ten grandchildren, her sister Bernice and numerous other nephews, nieces and cousins.

A memorial mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo oh 43614 at 10AM Saturday February 27. Luncheon will be held immediately following mass at the Holiday Inn/ Perrysburg (10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, OH 43551, 11:30-3:00pm).

In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio in her memory.

Mable Ann Mitchell was born to Alvin and Irene Johnson on November 4, 1934 in Augusta, Georgia. She confessed Christ at an early age.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother Alvin and Irene Johnson; two sisters Ruth Ann Jones and Carol Jackson.
Mable's last union was with Albert Mitchell.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Gwendolyn Howard, Shirley Smith, and Mary Humphrey; six grandchildren Nathaniel Howard, Monica Smith, Sonya Jordan, George Jackson, Darlene Mitchell and James Owens; nine great-grandchildren; a host of nieces,nephews, cousins, and friends

On Thursday the 18th of February 2016, Elizabeth left this earth to be with the Lord.. She was 69. Liz had a love for life and her Family. Liz married her high school sweetheart David Allen Curtis Sr. on January 18th, 1963 they were married 13 years and had 3 children. Liz loved to dance, bowl

FELIPA URQUIZO (-SOSA).....sweet and funny mom, 92 years young.
Said farewell in her loving home in North Las Vegas.
When her beautiful heart finally gave in on a Tuesday, February 16, 2016.

Her life started as the beginning of an adventure in 1923.....when she was given different birth dates. We had fun celebrating twice a year.
She always celebrated May 26 for her birthday, but official documents had conflicting dates of
September 8, 1923. Then when she officially became a proud American Citizen, she was suddenly given September 18 as her official birthday. This only gave us reason to celebrate every single one for Princess mom! She's proudly voted as an intelligent Democrat since becoming an American, and hopes people don't vote for bigotry support.
She was born in a little farm outside of a little town of Santo Niño, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Father was Pascuol Urquizo and Mother was Juanita Sosa-Calamaco.
She had an older brother Juan, sisters Santos and Adela. She was always surrounded and loved by friends.
Her first husband in Mexico, gave her a little boy, that died at the age of 1 year, and a little girl, Blanca Estella, who died at the age of 3. Thankfully she got away from a bad life to create a better life here in the U.S. working for wonderful people that help her create a better life for herself in her mid 20's. She later met the love of her life Agustin Barcena, a Spanish/Portuguese descendent (rest his soul), who gave her two children, a son and later a daughter, Beatrice Urquizo (aka Sydnie Bette Barcenas). Both children grew to serve the U.S by joining the military, Sydnie being a retired Army Veteran, therefore making her a proud military mother. Felipa's university educational training was to be the best mother she could be. She got the mother of the year award many times.
Until her arm got severely injured, she was a hard working "domestic artist". She concentrated her motherly energy into raising her children and later in helping raise her grandkids
She is survived by her grandchildren Nicholas James Urquizo and Mariangela Victoria Urquizo. She dearly loved them.
Though she's live in El Paso, Texas, where her children were born, she then moved to San Francisco, California to ensure them a better and intelligent upbringing. Cities she's lived in consist of El Paso, Texas to San Francisco, California, then followed her son to Sacramento, California; when her daughter saved her by moving her to Augsburg, Germany with her. She never left the care of her daughter or sometimes her side again. She ended back to El Paso, Texas, then to Sacramento, California where her daughter bought her a lovely condo. Missing her daughter, she eventually moved to Lacey, Washington to live closer to her daughter, where they finally moved to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Due to her kids extensive and various military service, she tagged along for the ride with each of them when she could. She spent a short period of time in Guam with her son and grandkids Nicholas and Mariangela. But most of her "Military service" time was spent with her traveling with her devoted daughter all over the U.S., as well as Europe. She visited countries and cities in Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, England, and even walked through the German Brandenburg Gate - from West Berlin to East Berlin and back. She was an adventurer. The best part of all of her travels, was when she took a spontaneous trip with her daughter through the different towns of Italy, staying in Venice, then Florence, and eventually Rome. She was ecstatic to attend a live mass with Pope John Paul II inside the Vatican City, and be bless by him. She also enjoyed the simple life of crocheting and knitting, so has a wonderful collection of special items. Her final years were spent with her loving daughter, enjoying theatre, dance, and music in the various locations in Las Vegas. She has received the gift of seeing her favorite singer Andrea Bocelli in a live closeup concert, where she loved singing along to most of his songs. Her final days were just spent being loved by her one and only child and devoted daughter Sydnie Bette, who misses her dearly.

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FELIPA URQUIZO (-SOSA) ..... madre dulce y divertido, 92 años joven.
Dicho adiós en su casa de amor en Las Vegas.
Cuando su hermoso corazón finalmente cedió un martes, 16 de de febrero de 2016.

Su vida comenzó como el comienzo de una aventura en 1923 ..... cuando le dieron diferentes fechas de nacimiento.
Siempre se celebra 26 de mayo para su cumpleaños, pero los documentos oficiales tenido en conflicto de fechas
8 de septiembre de 1923. Luego, cuando oficialmente se convirtió en un orgulloso ciudadano estadounidense, se le dio de repente 18 de septiembre como su cumpleaños oficial. Esto sólo nos dio motivos para celebrar cada uno único de la princesa madre! Ella ha votado con orgullo como un demócrata inteligente desde entonces, y espera que la gente no vota por partidarios intolerancia.
Ella nació en una pequeña granja en las afueras de una pequeña ciudad de Santo Niño, Chihuahua, México.
Padre era Pascuol Urquizo y madre era Juanita Sosa-Calamaco.
Ella tenía un hermano mayor Juan, hermanas Santos y Adela. Ella siempre estaba rodeado por amigos y seres.
Su primer marido en México, le dio un niño pequeño, que murió a la edad de 1 año, y una niña, Blanca Estella, que murió a la edad de 3. Por suerte ella se escapó de una mala vida para crear una vida mejor aquí en los EE.UU. de trabajo para las personas maravillosas que le ayudan a crear una vida mejor para ella. Más tarde se reunió con el amor de su vida Agustín Barcena, tenga en su gloria, que le dio dos hijos, un niño y más tarde una hija, Beatrice Urquizo (también conocido como Sydnie Bette Bárcenas). Tanto los niños crecieron para servir a la U.S al unirse a los militares, Sydnie ser un veterano retirado del Ejército, por lo tanto, haciendo de ella una madre orgullosa militar. formación educativa universitaria de Felipa iba a ser la mejor madre que ella podría ser. Se puso la madre de la concesión del año muchas veces.
Hasta que su brazo quedó gravemente herido, ella era una trabajadora "artista nacional". Se concentró su energía maternal en la crianza de sus hijos y más tarde para ayudar a criar a sus nietos
Le sobreviven sus nietos Nicholas James Urquizo y Mariangela Victoria Urquizo. Ella muy caro los amaba.
A pesar de que es en vivo en El Paso, Texas, donde nacieron sus hijos, luego se trasladó a San Francisco, California, para asegurarles una educación mejor y más inteligente. Ciudades que ha vivido en constan de El Paso, Texas, a San Francisco, California, a continuación, seguido a su hijo a Sacramento, California; cuando su hija la salvó por dicho cambio de Augsburg, Alemania con ella. Nunca salía del cuidado de su hija o, a veces su lado de nuevo. Ella terminó de nuevo a El Paso, Texas, a continuación, a Sacramento, California, donde su hija le compró un condominio precioso. Missing su hija, ella se trasladó a Lacey, Washington para vivir más cerca de su hija, donde finalmente se trasladó a Las Vegas, Nevada.
Debido a sus hijos extensa y variada servicio militar, se ha marcado para el paseo con cada uno de ellos cuando podía. Pasó un corto período de tiempo en Guam con su hijo y nietos Nicolás y Mariangela. Pero la mayor parte de su tiempo "servicio militar" se gastaron con ella viajaba con su hija devota de todo los EE.UU., así como en Europa. Ella visitó países y ciudades en Alemania, Austria, España, Italia, Inglaterra, e incluso entró por la puerta de Brandenburgo de Alemania - Berlín Occidental a Berlín Oriental y la espalda. Era un aventurero. La mejor parte de todos sus viajes, fue cuando hizo un viaje espontáneo con su hija a través de las diferentes ciudades de Italia, se aloje en Venecia, a continuación, Florencia, y, finalmente, Roma. Ella estaba en éxtasis para asistir a una misa en directo con el Papa Juan Pablo II en el Vaticano, y se bendecirá por él. También disfrutaron de la vida sencilla de ganchillo y de punto, así que tiene una maravillosa colección de objetos especiales. Sus últimos años los pasó con su hija cariñosa, disfrutando de teatro, danza y música en los distintos lugares en Las Vegas. Ella ha recibido el don de ver a su cantante favorito Andrea Bocelli en un concierto en vivo de cerca, donde le encantaba cantar junto a la mayoría de sus canciones. Sus últimos días fueron acabamos de pasar de ser amado por su único hijo y la hija devota Sydnie Bette, que la extraña mucho.

may his soul finally rest