'My aunt Andreita Ramirez of Lyford was one of Mona's dearest and closest friends when Mona was a young girl. She loved Mona dearly as did the rest of my relatives who knew her. May God Bless her and hopefully she found my aunt when she got to heaven. I just want the family to know that we are deeply sorry for their loss. May God Bless all of you and give you comfort knowing that she is with the Lord Almighty.'

'I appreciated the support I received from Dr. Hopkins during the period of time she was employed at Brownsville ISD. She will certainly be missed.'

'Tom, 
There are no words for your loss. Our lives are better for having shared experiences with you and Mona. We love you and will be in touch. 
Fred & Sharron'

'I WAS VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MRS. HOPKINS,SHE WAS MY TEACHER WAY BACK AT BURBANK HIGH,SHE WAS A WONDERFUL TEACHER AND FRIEND, I ALSO BABY SAT FOR HER A FEW TIMES BACK THEN. MY NAME WAS NORMA SANDOVAL,I ALSO MET HER FOR LUNCH WHEN IS WAS AT HARLANDALE.SHE WAS GREAT INSPIRATION TO ME. MR. HOPKINS I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU OR YOU CHILDREN. MY # IS 210-637-6306. MY MARRIED NAME IS NORMA CANTU NOW. DEEPLY SORRY. NORMA SANDOVAL CANTU.'

'Dear Tom, I did not know Mona personally, however, the pride in her many accomplishments and the love you had for her always came throught when we spoke about your family. May God grant you and your family peace and healing at this difficult time. Sincerely, Judy'

'My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.'

'Mr. Hopkins and family: 
It is with deep regret that we learned of your wife's death. All of us here at Dr. Mercado's office wish to share your sorrow of your loss. 
We feel honored to have known Dr. Hopkins personally and as a patient. She was a very special person in so many ways.'

'I was so sadden to hear of Mona's passing away .I was Mona's friend from high school and was very proud of her when she became Deputy Supt. in Harlingen . The last time I saw her was when she was working in Brownsville . And just a few days ago a few of us from the class of ' 55 and I were remembering her and wondering where she was . Now I know she is in heaven ! 
 Please accept my sincerest condolences . 
 Praying for you, 
 Mitzi Solis Cestero'

'Mona will always have a place in my heart. She was a dedicated educator and I admired her for that. I will always remember the times we shared in helping children succeed. My condolences to the whole family.'

'Dear Friend Tom, 
I am so sorry to hear of Mona's death. You were such a close couple. I remember the two of you starring on the dance floor. She will be missed. Wonderful memories remain which hopefully will help to comfort you. How fortunate for you that she was in your life. 
Fondly, Peggy Knopp'

'Tom, 
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. She was a wonderful lady with an ever ready smile. Her picture in the paper is the Mona I will always remember.

'Tom, 
While working with you in Brownsville I came to know and admire the closeness and love that you shared with Mona. May God carry you through this time of grief. 
Jean'

'I didn't know Mrs. Hopkins personally, but Mona HopkinsFuentes was my dance team instructor at South San High School some years back. I would like to express my condolences to her, as well as the entire Hopkins family.'

'Dr.Hopkins was not only my boss when 
 I taught at Eagle Pass ISD but she 
 was also a "Dear Friend" of mine 
 and my mother.We truly are sad to 
 hear of her passing.'

'I will always think of Mona's gracious manner in thanking those who brought food to the home. She was so sincere and humble and grateful. Let us rejoice that she is free of pain and full of joy at the delights in heaven. God bless her family.'

'My deepest sympathies to the family. It is sad and hard to lose a beloved parent. May God console the family and give each the strength to carry on and continue their lives. I will keep everyone in my prayers. God Bless. 
John Luby, Teacher at McCollum H. S.'

'Your family has my deepest sympathy on the loss of a fine woman/person. Mrs Hopkins was my Shorthand Teacher at Luther Burbank High School back in 1970. I can still remember her smile everytime she would start a class. I remember also that she gave me a second chance on my grades since I was not the studiest person in class she actually told me to come by her house after the school year to take another test,which of course I barely passed, but 33 years later I can still see her face when she told me to take the book home again and to come back and take a retest, which of course I never did, but she was so kind that she passed me anyway with a D. I will never forget what she did for me. Oh and by the way I never ever needed to use shorthand, thank god. Please I am so sorry to read about her death in the newspaper. Again with my deepest sympathy, I will keep you and your family in my prayers 
Marilyn Y. Jasso 
Burbank Classo of 1971'

'My sincere condolence to all the family of Dr. Hopkins. I had the pleasure to work with her when she was superintendent here in Hebbronville. I got to know her and her mother very well when she lived here. I work at the business office, so we had a close working and personal relationship. I would always make her camomile tea at work. I have so many good memories of Dr. Hopkins and she was always very good to me. I remember she would always get locked out of her mobile home and she would call my house so my son would crawl in through a window to open the door. she will be greatly missed and I only regret that I did not get to see again after she left Hebbronville. I hope she knew how I felf about her. Stay strong and God bless you all.'

'Our condolences to the Hopkins family. My family and I will miss Mona very much. She was a kind, wonderful and generous person. She was my mother's best friend and they had a sisterly friendship.'

OBITUARY

Mona Salinas Chong Hopkins

May 4, 1937 – July 27, 2004

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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