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Emerita Gonzalez Saez, 65

March 20, 2024

Emerita Gonzalez Saez, 65, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Hipolito Gonzalez Molina and Leonarda Rodriguez.

She was a master seamstress that worked for local wedding designers.

Emerita is survived by her daughter, Ana Rosa Santiago and son, Alexander Santiago both of Lancaster. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Tyana, Bean, Jaydon, Ariyah, Joey and her siblings, Juanita Montanez of Lancaster, Antonia Gonzalez of Akron, Antonio Gonzalez husband of Gloria of Lancaster and David Gonzalez of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dionicia Gonzalez and brother, Hipolito Gonzalez.

A Viewing will be held from 9-11AM on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, Lancaster, PA with the Funeral Service to follow at 11AM. Flowers will be received. Interment to follow in St. Joseph’s New Catholic Cemetery.

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April 16, 2024

Mom its almost been a month! I’m so missing you.  I sit in my kitchen and I can see your house and at any moment i expect you to walk out those doors.  The only thing is it will never happen again.  I was making dinner today and I thought to myself (hmmm i wonder if mom wants some)  OMG I dont know how I’m going to do it!  I know i have to stay strong for the girls.  But mom i miss you so much!! I love you mom! 
Anie

April 01, 2024

Dear Ani, Alex and family, 💗 I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother.  Losing someone you love is always a terrible reality. I weep for your heartache and share your sorrow. My love and prayers are with you as I hold you in my heart. May sweet memories comfort you in your darkest hours, and may the enduring love that she leaves behind you bring you peace. I have always held the deepest love and respect for Maria. She was a beautiful lady full of love and life… so much fun to be around. Her laughter was contagious and her smile lit up any room she was in…that smile now shines down upon you. I have the fondest memories of times shared when we were all younger and perhaps not as wise as we hope that we are now. And although times change and sadly we may lose touch, we still remember those who touched our lives with their unique grace. I pause now, my heart smiles and I am grateful. Thank you for the beauty of the gift that was you Maria. Rest in Peace sweetheart. 💗
Love, Brenda 💗

March 31, 2024

My dear friend and sister in Christ how my hart feels so heavy because I couldn’t see you before you left us. She has won the race we all run to reach heaven for that I’m great full that you no longer feel pain and struggle. I will always keep u in my hart sister love and miss u God has called his angel home. We will rejoice in the lord once again.
Lissette Kain

March 30, 2024

My Deepest Sympathies To The Family 
May She Rest In Heavenly Peace  Yecenia Saez

March 29, 2024

merie was more then a cousin to be she was the sweetest person and always with that beautiful smile prima I’m not saying good bye because I know I’m going to see you again rest in peace😢 tell my mom I love her please♥️ I’m so sorry to all my cousins especially her beautiful daughter ani and her son Alex love you 

March 28, 2024

Thank you for teaching me that I have a choice in this life and that my voice matters. Without you I couldn’t have started to walk in my purpose and calling with the Lord. You understood me when nobody did. The love and understanding that you gave me as a child I’ll never forget. No one understood our relationship but you never gave up on me. Thank you for visiting me and preparing me in the spirit before you left. I’ve shared your love with other children and hopefully they’ll share that love forward. God bless you titi. Rest in Paradise until we meet again in the New Kingdom.
Coqui

March 28, 2024

So sorry for your loss you mother was a beautiful woman. We are thankful for meeting her and having her as a neighbor. Prayers to you and your family.
Tony, Crystal, and Tera Jackson

March 27, 2024

My kids and I will miss you so much. We will always remember you as strong warrior of Faith. We don’t say goodbye just see you in in the promise land. Your Padilla family 🤍

March 27, 2024

On behalf of Walmart family 2334 Lancaster Pa, we send our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. 
Charles Smoot

March 27, 2024

My beautiful friend I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy for you and your family. 
Patty Evans

March 26, 2024

Sis I’m going to miss you so much you were an amazing sister I will always have you in my heart n mind.The lord took you away from all of us but we will all remember you as our warrior with lots of love sis your sister Tanya  Raz sachie izzy

March 26, 2024

Omg mom how I miss you so much.  I never expected you to leave with the Lord so early. I am so proud of you Mom!! You fought so hard! You are a warrior.
 
I love you Mom! I miss you!!!

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Monday, April 01, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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414 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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