We hope this message inspires sweet and loving memories of Henrietta for all who read it. She is smiling down upon us, hoping that we love one another, take a moment to smile, say hello and give a warm hug to whoever needs one. Each of us has special memories of her. Here are a few reflections on the exceptional life of Henrietta:
Every morning she woke up and prayed, “Thank you, God, for another beautiful day!” Her faith was of the utmost importance. She prayed for all of us every day. She ended every telephone conversation with, “I love you. God bless you.” She attended Mass and received communion every Sunday at Our Lady of Grace Church. In the last few months of her long life she attended daily Mass and received communion in the beautiful chapel at Good Samaritan Retirement Center.
She had a lifelong love affair with music, all kinds of music, especially Frank Sinatra, 40s Big Band music from her youth, Elvis, because “he loved his mother” and, of course, mariachi music that represented her colorful and vibrant cultural heritage.
She excelled at growing any plant from a seed, putting a band aid on a scraped knee, making tea with lemon for a sick grandchild when they had a sore throat, hugging a child’s tears away, making friends anywhere she went, and telling all of her funny and memorable stories. She always made you feel better after you had spoken to her. She was a wonderful human being in every way. Everyone loved Henrietta. She never met a stranger. She was beautiful, enchanting, fun, kind, loving, positive, and warmhearted.
Her happiest moments were spent with her beloved Albert (Ace), her husband of 59 years, before his passing in 2005. She always said he was “the kindest person she ever knew and the best dancer.”
Her proudest achievement was her role as Mother to four fortunate and grateful children, Albert, Jr., Anthony, Darlene and Joseph, Grandmother to nine precious grandchildren, Chad, Nicholas, Albert, Kenneth, Lisa, Elizabeth, Aiden, Hannah, Shannon, and Great Grandmother to one great grandson, Max.
We were so blessed to have Henrietta as our mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She made us better and stronger people. We will never forget her kind heart, loving ways, and warm smile. We will be forever thankful for her presence in our lives. She truly was our best friend. Life won’t be the same without her but we know she is at peace with our Heavenly Father. She is dancing with Dad in heaven!
Henrietta is survived by her children Albert, Jr. (wife, Cathy, children Albert and Kenneth), Anthony (wife, Nancy, children Chad, Nicholas, Lisa, grandson Max), Darlene (daughter Elizabeth), Joseph (wife, Noreen, children, Hannah, and Shannon) and many dear family members from the Peralta and Salmon families. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert (Ace), her grandson, Aiden, her parents, Isadora and Ray, and her brother, Victor.
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