dear Robert, may GOD's grace carry you and your family completely through this trying season. Even though I never met your wife, I cherish my friendship with you, especially as a brother in CHRIST. May you continue to walk worthy of the high calling of CHRIST JESUS. Remember: JESUS IS CHAMPION, and by faith, HE lives in you, thus making you more than a champion in HIM! I love you Robert with the Love of CHRIST Who lives in me.  brother fred

Mary Ellen was a good friend of mine. Although we did not see each other often because I live in Indiana. Everytime we saw each other, we hugged and laughed. She was so beautiful and loving. I was hearbroken to hear of her death. My heart goes out to her family. God be with her family now and always and may memories of Mary be comforting. I love you Maria Elena. I will never forget you.

So very sorry to hear of Mary Ellen's passing.  I was one of her college roommates.  She befriended me at a very lonely time in my life.  I will always remember her with gratefulness. 
Kristi Holder Cymes

On our workdays,that was Friday afternoons, you used to sing in your office. People would comment how beautiful your voice was. I remember you would walk up and down the hall way to keep fit. I thank you for some of your kind wisdom. You always were preaching your godly principles in everyday living situations. Sadly the week you passed away, I was preparing to leave. My condolenses to your family. I was told you would be able to read this. So long until we meet again. For we will all be there soon, you just got there ahead of us.

My condolences to the family. I knew Ellen and worked with her also.  She was a very nice and caring lady.  She loved life and had lots of faith in our Lord,Jesus Christ.  She is now with him in a better place.  May God bless her and her entire family. She will be missed.

We were friends with Ellen when we lived in the Valley in the 90's & are sad to hear of her passing & leaving her husband & baby.  Our prayers are with you, while we rejoice that Ellen is now seeing all her hopes fulfilled.  The Hobbs family

 I was so sad to learn about the death of Ellen. I used to live in the Valley and knew Ellen at Living Word Church. She had her struggles, but she sought the way of the Lord and wanted others to know of His great love for them. She encouraged me through some hard times I was going through and I will always be thankful for her. I know she knew the Lord and His love and she is with Him now. I will pray for Robert and Allison and to the deaf friends she left behind.
 Thank you Ellen for living for the Lord and showing His love to others.

Dear Robert & Allison, My deepest sympathy to you and your family.  I went to college with Mary Ellen and anytime I think of her a smile comes to my face.  She was so sweet and kind.  I will keep you in my prayers. Julie Nagelkirk

My deepest sympathy to Alaniz and Villescas family. I worked with Ellen,  she was such an outgoing person and a great friend. I will miss her.  I'd like to share a poem I came across:
    "I'm There Inside Your Heart"

Right now I'm in a different place, and though we seem apart, I'm closer than I ever was...I'm there inside your heart.
I'm with you when you greet each day and while the sun shines bright, I'm there to share the sunsets, too...I'm with you every night.
I'm with you when the times are good, to share a laugh or two, and if a tear should start to fall...I'll still be there for you.
And when that day arrives that we no longer are apart, I'll smile and hold you close to me...Forever in my heart
                         unknown author
I'll miss you Ellen...I will keep your family members in my prayers, especially Robert and Allison Rae

I was sad to hear about Mary Ellen,but glad she is free from pain.  She was  someone who smiled and made others happy when she attended Florida Bible College.  I was with the college over 25 years and it was a joy to see those who were a testimony for the Lord.  I pray you will remember the happy and good memories she brought all of you. The Lord bless and comfort you at this time.  I pray a special blessing for Robert and little Allison.
    Dee Cail from Florida Bible College
     (currently,Sylvania, GA)

Robert&Allison, Our prayers are with you both. Ellen's memory of her love for God and others will be forever in our hearts.

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Robert and Allison as well as the entire Alaniz family on their loss.  Robert, you were blessed by the Lord for having such a special woman in your life.  Her zest for life embodied her complete devotion to the Lord and to her family.  I am so happy that Ellen was given the gift of being a mother.  I personally witnessed her happiness in becoming a mother.  I will always remember her joy.

On behalf of Valley Hand and Plastic Surgery, Dr.Moncada and staff wish to convey our condolences to you and the family. She will be dearly missed. She will always remain an inspiration to us!
May God bless you all all!
Yours Sincerely,
DR Moncada and staff

Our prayers are with you and your family.  May Ellen rest in peace with her Lord and Savior.  May the Lord comfort you all during this time.  May you sense His presence as you mourn the loss of your loved one.

Martha, my deepest condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time.  She is now in heaven and can no longer feel any pain.  She is now at home with our Savior.  May the Lord give you and your family the strength you need during this time. God bless you and your family.

My deepest condolences to you my brother Robert. I have been and will continue to pray fervently for you and your family.

May the Lord comfort you, Robert, and the rest of Ellen's family, during this difficult time.  We are happy for her, of course, for we know where she has gone and that she is with our Savior. My sincere sympathies.

Robert, 
You and Allison are in our prayers.  Our deepest sympathy to you and the extended family. You were a beautiful family and still are. Praise God for his promise of eternal life with him and that we will see Ellen again.  Until then she will be sorely missed.  God bless you.

My deepest condolences go out to Ellen's entire family.  It was a great privilege knowing her during her short life.  She was so gracious and loving.  I feel very lucky to have had met her.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.  Psalm 34:18

To our brother and sister in Christ, Robert and Allison Rae, you have our sincerest sympathies and deepest prayers for the grief you are going through.  Although Ellen is with the Lord and no longer in pain, your grief is nonetheless real. May the Lord give you comfort and solace as He has promised. 
We always loved Ellen and Robert. Wade in particular thought the world of Ellen and always remembers the Wednesday Night "Israel Series" Services they faithfully attended together in the early 2000's.
I remember Ellen's cheerful welcome when I first joined Living Word as a baby Christian. She made me feel at home. May God bless you and keep you as close to Him as Ellen is now.

Words can not describe what a wonderful, beautiful and loving woman Ellen was to everyone who knew her. She had a heart of gold and a true child-like Faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ. My live was better for knowing her and I am glad to have called her my friend. She was an inspiration to us all. Ellen was a very special, kind and giving person. My condolences go to Robert, Allison, other members of her family, and to her friends at LWC. I love you Ellen and I will miss you always, God Bless.

Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to Mary Ellen's family. We immediately knew how special she was. May you find comfort in knowing that the Lord has taken her home. She will forever be in our hearts.

My condolences goes out to Mary Ellen Alaniz's family. 
In the name of the Father, of the Son, & of the Holy Spirit.
Almighty Father, eternal God, hear our prayers for Your daughter, Ellen Alaniz, whom You have called from this life to Yourself. Grant her light, happiness, and peace. Let her pass in safety through the gates of death, and live forever with all Your saints in the light You promised to Abraham and to all his descendants in faith. Guard her from all harm and on that great day of resurrection and reward raise her up with all Your saints. Pardon her sins and give her eternal life in Your kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

My deepest condolences to the family. Although I did not know her personally, I often enjoyed hearing about her from her sister. Still I feel honored to have known of such a courageous and giving person.

My sincere condolences to the family. I enjoyed working with Ellen for many years. She was very respectful and outgoing person.  Thanks Ellen for being the person you were.

My deepest sympathy to the family.  May the Lord receive her in His Glory.  She will be greatly missed.  God bless the family.

Dear Robert and Allison,
You were two of God's greatest gifts to Mary Ellen. She cherished you, loved you and spoke highly of you. Mary Ellen was my roommate in college and one of my bride's maids. She was a dear friend. She truly was fighting this battle for you. She fought it bravely and with a sweet spirit. Never once was she bitter towards the Lord. Now, the Lord has finished the fight for her and has called her home and has completed His work in her here on earth. She will be missed dearly by so many for she has made her mark in so many lives. I hurt deeply for you, Robert and Allison but at the same time I know she would want you to move forward as time allows,cherish each other, cling to the Lord and enjoy life together. I will be praying for you. In His Unfailing love He will lead you, Sandy Basile and family, Puebla, Mexico

Dear Robert, Ellen is with our dear Lord now and free of pain, she will be missed terribly...she was the most loving person and she loved her God always.  You will meet her again in heaven.  God Bless, Rex and Jo Brookshire.

The Caiella's will miss Miss Ellen as she is referred to here.  We are so sad at hearing of her death but are comforted by knowing that she is with HIM and receiving HIS comfort.  May HIS comfort be felt by her family.

Our condolences and deepest sympathy to the entire family.  We only got to meet Ellen for a short time but we immediately learned what a special person she was.  The Good Lord blessed her and has now taken her to  her new home in heaven.  Our prayers are with her and her family.  

God Bless,

Ramiro & Orfelinda Ramirez

My condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of both knowing and working with Ellen and knew her to be such a kind person. Ellen, you will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family.

We are deeply saddened by your loss.  Ellen was a gently soul and such a good and loving person.  You are in our hearts and in our prayers.   We will certainly see her in heaven!!  With all our love.
Paul and Kookii Crerar

My sincere condolences to the family. I've known Ellen for many years and will miss her dearly. She was an Angel here on Earth and now you have a very Special Angel watching over you. May you find solace in knowing she is home with our precious Lord. Blessings to everyone.

OBITUARY

Mary Ellen Alaniz

December 7, 1963 – April 24, 2010

Funeraria Del Angel & Valley Memorial Gardens

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Reminders

Services