Name: Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home and Cemetery
Address: Houston, TX

After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that you've shared with us, this is what keeps you alive in our hearts and in our minds, and you will continue to live on, through us.  

Sleep in peace.

After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that you've shared with us. This is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on, through us. Sonia you are truly missed. Sleep in peace.




The greatest mystery has been revealed 
among the filtering stars,
Of a dark night,
The mighty waves,
Of the majestic seas,
Among the musical notes
Of a lonely song.
The spherical planet on the helix,
Never stops,
Countless turns
Countless numbers waving in space,
A loving spirit whispered:
Come, let me shine the light,
You can bring friends,
Those that do not judge nor blame,
Those that do not fear,
Do not react,
Just smile and understand,
Humbled by the non believing emptiness,
They awake to themselves,
Humbled by the beauty of it all,
They now bow
To the naked simplicity
Of the of the rising sun.
Awaken in spirit,
A tear falls taking away the confusion, loneliness,  
the missed opportunities to create,
Like a pigeon jumping to its first fly,
Sustained by faith,
But what it IS, 
even if we can't see,
Falling petal sacrificing the beauty for the upcoming fruit,
Thank you,
Thank you!
In humbleness I kiss the earth that supports me,
Look at the sky that shelters me,
Embrace it all,
Sweet spirit I feel you too.

December 24, 2013
Aruba

Remembering today the gift of Sonia's life -- what a light in this world -- it can never be extinguished.

Sonia, we still feel your presence with us as our ANGEL and feel your contagious smile. You live with us in our hearts!

The family grew much smaller since you left us in grief. Grief gives life a permanent feeling of emptiness yet filled by time. The plants you gave us a year ago flower vigorous and spirited day after day.

You are still alive in our hearts and our memories. We miss you a lot!
BEI's team

Siempre te recuerdo Sonia, tu energia esta con nosotros a traves de tu alegria contagiosa que llena el alma. Con todo mi amor, tu hermana del alma, Vivian.

My Dear Sonia, you have always shown us your strength of character and abnegation for others. You will always be an example to me and my family of someone that knew how to Forgive.

The plant you gave us, originally my mothers 30 yrs ago, is growing beautifully, and I promise that I will follow your desire to transplant more this spring ("better for the plants" you said). 

"The sweetest fruits are the last ones to be cut from the tree" (Sonia to Alex Dec 2012) 

Alex Rosental

Sonia
Te recordaremos con mucho amor,hermosas fotos,esa fortaleza y esa linda sonrisa quedaran en nuestra mente y en nuestro corazon para siempre.

"Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us. Our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life".  Albert Einstein
Sonia lives on through Alek and Giselle and also through you, dear Richard.  She left everyone who knew her a treasure trove of happy memories.  Although I only knew Sonia for a short time in this dimension, I know this much is true:  No one will ever be able to forget her as she continues to live on in our hearts forever.  What a precious soul she is and I am grateful beyond my ability to express, for her presence in my life.  She is truly a great blessing to all who knew her.  It's the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that I remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles, the love she had for all. And even though it may seem like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push away the pain and bring back the smiles.  Just as in every other aspect of our lives, we are at choice here.  We have two ways of remembering people who leave us and start another journey. We can either cry over their absence, or smile and remember them through the infinite happiness they brought us. I know Sonia wants you to smile forever. She's watching over you now and continuing to guide you.  One of the last things she told me is how grateful she is for your ever lasting love.  I am grateful for you bringing her into my life.

Dear Richard and family,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss.  Words cannot ease your pain but may God grant you the peace and comfort to get through these difficult times.  Although we did not see each other much in the recent past, I remember with fond memories our Association of International Professionals meetings.  Our prayers are with you.

Diva Garza Houlette

When you Smile

When you smile there is no past, no future,
Time dissolves its tic-tac-toe in in an empty thought,
Only eternal bliss remains,
illuminated by your happy spirit.
Emanating pure heart,
Light, life and love.
When you smile, all sorrows melt in forgotten abandon,
Your compassionate soul permeates life,
Wherever your path extends,
Your energy lights the way.
How blessed all of us that had you near,
Felt your unconditional love,
How blessed all  of those that you touched,
By deeds of love in selfless service to those in need.
How many lessons you leave,
Set by your beautiful example,
Living your life not according to scriptures,
But according to those which scriptures where written,
Pure, dearest of souls,
How much you gave!
How much you sow,
Butterflies delight in you ocean of flowers.
Birds feed from the countless seeds you blessed the land
Giving life, light and love for all of us to rejoice and grow.

Richard, Sonja was one of the most gentle souls I ever knew.  She always had a beautiful smile and that is how I will remember her.  - Merry

Death is the permanent cessation of all biologicalfunctions
that sustain a livingorganism. Yet their soul is not define in such definition. Any study of the nature of death begs
an important foundational question: Why do we die in the first place? The subjects of death and god are inherently linked. What await us after we die, is our energy (the soul) a supernatural being like a god, an indestructible spiritual being that belongs
to a communality know as god must be involved. 

It stands to reason, then, that we should look to our hart for answers, we feel it, yet we don’t trust our feelings. Turn to your hart to find information about death until that time,
however, we must live with the reality of death, and there has been much confusion and misunderstanding over the issue if you don’t believe in that force within you. Even all of humanity throughout time have stumbled over this topic. 

I believe, however, that a thorough and honest study of our hart reveals the true nature of death and the beauty of God’s solution to it. It is a subject that touches the life of every man and woman, uniting the entire human race under a cloud of inevitable mortality. The rich and the poor alike meet the
same end; the black and the white both go to the grave; the powerful and the humble all leave this planet eventually.   
 
It is important to recognize this formula for life. The body without the breath is not alive; neither is the breath alive without a body. Yet the soul does not need to breathe at all.
Only when the two elements are joined together does life occur. 

When we look at the same passage in the King James
translation, it says, “Man became a living soul.” The word “soul” has been used to describe an intangible part of the human that is separate from the body and lives on after death, but the Bible defines a “soul” as the combination of a
body and the breath, or spirit, from God. 

Dear Richard, Alek, and Giselle,

My words are inadequate to lessen the pain and loss you feel for your loving wife and mother.  Sonia was a joy to work with and know.  She lit up a room with her beautiful smile and kindness. I am so sorry.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

La voy a recordar con esa sonrisa y simpatía.
Ya llego a la meta,se encontro con Dios,y desde el cielo los va a proteger siempre.
Nuestras oraciones estan con toda la familia.
Que en paz descanse!
Familia Garibaldi

QUERIDA   FAMILIA ROSENTHAL,
lamento tanto de perder a un ser humano extraordinario como sonia,desde que la conoci siempre fue paz y amor!!
y se hiso querer por su sensibilidad para con todos que necesitaran ayuda,y para los que no tambien,
siento mucho esta partida de una mujer joven,como creyente pienso que DIOS la necesita a su  lado,rezo por todos y para que DIOS les dee la fuerza de seguir adelante,
esto es la vida,abrazosos y fuerzas y pa adelante ella no le gustaria verlos mal, si no triunfantes!!! con todo nuestro carinios los duchatel

Dear Richard, Alek and Giselle,

My heart is saddened by the news of Sonia's passing.  I will remember her as a kind, warm-hearted soul whose smile was beautiful and infectious.  May you all find comfort and peace in your memories of her.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Un ser muy especial. Què lindo haberte conocido.

To the Rosenthal family:

I am deeply saddened by Sonia's passing and will always remember her fondly. Having worked with Sonia for 6 years, I remember all the kindness that she showed me. She spent time helping me with my Spanish pronunciation and speaking with me in Spanish. We both shared  a love of languages and books. Sonia was a kind and warmhearted person,and she will always be missed.

Un ser humano tan especial como Sonia es difi­cil de olvidar. Agradezco a la vida el haberla conocido. De ella siempre llevare grabada su sonrisa, amabilidad y disciplina. Mis condolencias para Richard y sus hijos.

Gracias Richard por compartir esas fotos de felicidad del viaje previo a su partida... 
                                                                        Augusto Vergara (Houston, TX)

Sonia was a wonderful human being.  I witnessed her as a mother, wife, daughter and a true friend.  She was one of a kind.  Despite being in the midst of her own crisis she always cared for others.  Her soul has to be a wonderful one.  Her Aloe Vera plant as a gift to me will always remind me of her with her smile.  

Jagdish

Mr. Rosenthal, my condolences and prayers to you and your family. Sonia will remain in my heart forever.

Sonia, que Dios te tenga en su gloria. Lo importante es tener una vida plena y tu la tuviste, eres un gran ejemplo para jovenes y mayores como yo. Te quiero mucho,Cloti.

Sonia....hermana del corazon.....siempre con una sonrisa, con tu mente en positivo y una fortaleza admirable, siempre pensando en los demas...ahora no se donde estas... pero dejaste en mi esa sensacion que toma forma como recuerdos muy profundos en el corazon.

Dear Richard, I was saddened to hear of Sonia's passing. I was so glad that  Sonia's and my pathes crossed through the garden club and Sonia's help in teaching me some Spanish. She was a wonderful person and I will miss her smiling face. I was glad to have seen her recently and have a talk and give her a hug. Ron and I send our  thoughts to you, your children and extended family.
Love From Tina Boyd

Sonia was beautiful in so many ways. She was beautiful physically; beautiful in her friendly kindness to everyone with whom she came in contact: beautiful in the joy she took in plants, people, and places in the world: beautiful in her devotion to her family.  The world looses a treasure as she transitions onward.
Jeanne Slaydon Wolbert

Dear Richard, Alex and Alec,
May the blessings of love be upon you, May its peace abide with you, 
May its essence illuminate your heart, Now and forever more....     
I have just watched the beautiful pictures of Sonia and you.  Her adorable soul was visible all along through her beautiful eyes and smile.  
With thoughts of peace and courage for you.

Mr. Rosenthal, Alek and Giselle,
Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures of Sonia with us.  She looks so beautiful in the Indian outfit of Saree...just Gorgeous! Her beautiful smile, love, wisdom and care for others will be greatly missed but will live with us in memory forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, love to all!

No words can justify when we speak about Sonia.  A pure loving soul whose beautiful smile spoke it all and her presence brought peace and love around you.  Sonia, you will live in our hearts for ever!

Richard, your closeness to Sonia will soften the loss as her presence will be inseparably intertwined with yours. 

Sharing in your grief,
Fali Engineer (Houston, TX)

Sonia was a very special soul who "knew" more than most. She was an inspiration to many and will be missed.....for however shortly we are here for our particular lesson. Wish I would ave had more time to basque in her wisdom. Love to all, terry pool

Sonia's loving, kind, gentle, warm, giving and incredible high spirit will be with us for ever and ever.

Richard,  I loved the photos....especially the one with her and the monkey!  How lovely she was and how fortunate you are to have been given the precious gift of her in your life.  Her tenderness will touch those that knew her for a very long time.  With deepest sympathies for your loss.

OBITUARY

Sonia Rosenthal

November 27, 1956 – December 23, 2012

Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home & Cemetery

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