Born in Santurce Puerto Rico, as a young woman fell in love with the neighbor’s son, Marcelo, and courted through letters when he enlisted in the Army. After his service, Marcelo and Aurora married and moved to the states to start their family. Married for 62 years she was preceded in death by her husband, Marcelo, son, Jaime; parents, Angel Manuel and Gervasia Sanchez; sister, Laura; brother, Ernesto.
Aurora was fondly called “Lita” by her grandchildren and great grandchildren and “Mami” to her daughter, Yolanda and son in law, Victor. She was a devoted mother, faithful wife, and a God fearing woman. Aurora lived a selfless life, giving her all to her family. Her passion for life and tenacity to never quit has remained an example to the rest of her family.
Aurora experienced many health scares but God always helped her pull through. This time Aurora’s illness was too overwhelming and she wanted to rest and be with the Lord. Once again, God was there to end her suffering and take her home. Aurora is survived by her children, George Gonzalez, Yolanda Stackhouse (Victor); grandchildren, Veronica Washington (Marcus), Victor Stackhouse Jr.; great-grandchildren, Jeanette, Isabelle, and Adrian; her favorite niece Minerva Berrios Sanchez (José); and great-niece, Sharon Ivette Rodriguez.
Aurora will be laid to rest next to her husband, Marcelo and their son, Jaime in Florida in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, Florida.
She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.
God’s Promise John 14 1 3
“Let not your heart be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father’s house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself, that where I am, there you may be also”
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