BORN

1916

DIED

2014

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Aurelia Stenmo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2014.

Aurelia Stenmo, 97, passed away on April 1, 2014 surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 18, 1916 in Riverside, CA to Carlos and Margarita (Olmedo) Santiago, Aurelia grew up in Azusa, CA and had two brothers, Ignacio and Andrew. Aurelia married the love of her life, Norwegian-born Arthur Stenmo, on January 12, 1935. She was a devoted wife to her late husband and a loving mother of six children: Theresa Morales, Nina Ramirez, MaryAnne Dominguez, Arthur Stenmo, John Stenmo, and Margaret Smith. Grandmother to 34 grandchildren, Aurelia is survived by over 100 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funny and caring, Aurelia filled countless rooms with laughter and always gave thoughtful birthday cards with individually selected stickers to her loved ones. Resilient and wise, Aurelia was a dedicated Catholic, happily collected rocks, and tended to her beloved garden at her Azusa home where she resided for about eighty years. Custer Christiansen Mortuary in Covina has been entrusted with arrangements.

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April 1, 2023

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Nadine

Hi Grandma,
I cannot believe it´s been 9 years today since you gained your wings. That was one of the hardest days of my life. My heart has has been broken ever since. I hope you are taking care of my mom. I miss mom so much. When she gained her wings 2 years after you. That was another hard day for me. My heart is broken from loosing both of you. Wish you could still see my 2 more grandkids. Alyssa is 5 years old and Major is 16 months. He stares at my moms picture and waved hi. He knows who you are to. We talk about you and mom to all the grandkids. Love you always, Nadine

March 27, 2019

John Stenmo

Hi Mom, Me and Greg were up in Azusa Canyon on Monday. We were up at the dam where Daddy worked when you met. It's fitting that there's bald eagle Mama,Papa and two chicks nesting there! You are the love of Theresa's life as you are the love of our kids and the whole family. Soon we will all be together. I see Theresa all the time. I love watching her soar above us watching over us. I love that she's pain free and best of all...worry free! She is now "Ladyhawk"...and I miss her so much that it hurts. I can't wait till we're all together eating what you could "throw together" on a minute's notice. The best cook in the world! Love you Mom, Oh... I'm sure you and Theresa still have a lot of laughs over the "Stolen Bread" (what kind of family is this?) I remember you telling me that you liked Theresa the moment you met her AND she used to tell me how much she loves you. See you soon. I'm so glad I talked you and Daddy into "settling in Azusa" Love, Johnny

October 18, 2018

Grandma,
Happy Birthday to you! Today you are 102 years old. I miss you so much.
Part of losing someone that you love is not having to say goodbye but you have to learn how to live without them. Trying to fill the emptiness in inside that you feel since your loved one went in Heaven.
Grandma you always will be in my heart. Now you can celebrate you birthday with mom ( tell her I said hi and love and miss her very much ) Aunt Teresa, Grandpa Arthur, Uncle Tom, Cousin Peter Morales, Robert Ramirez, Michelle Stenmo.
Now you can celebrate your birthday with your mom and dad. Love you always and forever. Nadine

January 2, 2017

Audrey

The holidays are still hard without you, Grandma. Loving and missing you deeply ❤

April 1, 2016

Nadine Dominguez

Grandma it's been 2 years now that you went home to your final resting place. I miss you so much. The moment you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache and the other died with yo. I often lie awake and walk down memory lane, with tears strolling down my face. Remembering you is easy , I do it everyday but missing you is a heartache that will never go away. I hold you tightly with in my heart and there you will remain. Until the joyous day arrives when we see each other again. Grandma you were my second mom I loved you so much. I never thought that you would leave us I thought you would be here forever. You were always full of life and loved your family unconditionally. I am very grateful that I got to spend time with you and Aunt Margaret, My mom. I will treasure the time as long as I live. Loved the stories I never heard before. We would laugh cry laugh and then cry again . Grandma I miss you every single day. Going and visiting you was so precious to me and my mom.
Thank you for being an awesome Grandma. You were an awesome Mother, Grandma of 5 Generations. I have tears rolling down my face just thinking of you.:( :( Grandma you are our Angel and we miss you very much. I miss everything about you your touch, smile, laugh, stories, cooking, and you watching us while Dad and Mom needed you to watch us because we were sick. Robert and Michael and their families are doing really good. They miss you dearly too. Bella and Lil Michael and Anthony will talk about you. Bella said one day I want to see Grandma Stenmo she is so cute and I love her.

Love your grand daughter Nadine ( your favorite ) LOL Grandma

May 13, 2014

Donald Ramirez

My Lit' Grandma... all memories of my childhood brings me back to your house. hanging with cousins, picking limes, throwing figs, going under r/r tracks (where we shld'nt be),and teasing neighbors monkey. As an adult, my great memories were planting a dead tree for you, in-which blossomed real nice w/vine. Caught you with power off in backyard w/broken umbrella holding up a newly planted tree. Your silliness is in all of us Grandma... You made Us.... "All". I Love You So Very Much, & with my memories, your not far. "Happy Mother's Day"

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May 12, 2014

Nadine

Happy Mothers Day Grandma. You are a awesome Mother and Gradmother. I love you and miss you.

May 6, 2014

Favorite Granddaughter

As I was going through the pictures of Grandma she always looked happy. I can tell you one thing she loved taking pictures. Grandma should of been a model shes so beautiful. A very very classy lady. She really loved her hats, gardening and cooking and most of all her family. She was my " SUNSHINE". My mom is a lot like Grandma. My mom is very caring and loving and would do anything for her family just like Grandma. I love my mom,and Grandma very much my mom is my everything and my dad of course. I miss Grandma very much I know she is my guardian angel and will be watching down I can still feel her around me.
I remember when we were younger we would take grandma with us everywhere with us. We loved having grandma with us. My mom and dad asked Grandma many times to move in with us so she would not he by herself but she said no because she did not want to leave her house. She did not want to leave her house that was her life she had so many memories there.
I remember when I had my first born Robert Grandma told me that she wanted to be the first one to give him his bath and she did exactly that. And when I had my second son Michael I was living in Oxnard she came over after he was born and guess what she gave him his first bath also. That made her so happy to give them their first baths. She did it so easy and with so much love. You could see her smiling ear to ear and she would hum a song and talk to the kids as she would bathe them. She was happy and that made me happy.

May 5, 2014

Arthur Stenmo

Mom, where do I begin….
Didn't realize until later in life what a wonderful mother you were!
Some of my special memories were of coming home from school and having your delicious homemade oatmeal cookies ready to eat. I remember the Indian Club & play outfits you made for me on that old Singer Sewing Machine. Don't know how you did it, you must have stayed up nights sewing those outfits!
I'll forever cherish the Christmas you surprised me with a new bow & arrow, since daddy used to make ones out of old tree branches for me. Wow! You must have put it on lay-away at Western Auto and paid for it in payments.
One of my favorite times of the year was Thanksgiving, when Uncle Chayo, Grandpa John, Grandma Stella, Uncle Nacho and Aunt Ines would come over for your special dinner. I can remember waking up to the wonderful smell coming from the kitchen. You made the best turkey and with all the trimmings. You somehow managed to have enough for everyone to eat.
You always welcomed my friends to our home. It was small but you made room for whoever wanted to spend the night. Like magic you stretched a meal to feed anyone who came by.
Some other great memories are of the fun outing we had with you and Ralph.
We didn't have a lot but you made sure all our needs were met, We always had enough to eat and you kept us well dressed. I will be eternally grateful for all the sacrifices that you made for us. Thank You Mom.
I Love You,
Arthur

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Arthur/Rosemarie Stenmo

Mom,
We can't begin to thank you for all the years of support and wisdom you gave us. For babysitting and helping out whenever you could and especially for your unconditional love. We are so grateful for all the times we shared with you; birthdays, outings, Sunday dinners, and countless celebrations.
Mom withstood many hardships and losses in her life, but you never heard her complain. She was a strong and wise woman. She wasn't one to preach to you, but always had some sayings of wisdom. As her daughter-in-law, the saying I remember most was when she used to tell me, “Some people are made of Pine and some are made of Oak, and you are made of Oak.” To which I replied to her. “Then you Mom must be made of Mahogany, because that's the strongest wood of all.” And that she was!
We were blessed to have you in our lives for so long. Thank you for the lessons you taught by example and for being such a great role model for all of us to live by.
We Love You!
Your Son & Daughter
Arthur & Rosemarie Stenmo

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Grandma's Eulogy (Aurelia Stenmo)
Given by Grandson, Arty Stenmo
Good morning. This is a hard day as we say farewell to Aurelia Stenmo. My given name is Arthur Stenmo III, but most of you know me as Arty.
It's been a long time since I've seen so many Stenmo's in one place. Which is really another way of saying, I've never seen so many good looking people in one place! Wow! There should be a law against that or something! I think we can thank Grandma for that!
Aurelia Stenmo was my grandmother, and we all knew her better as Grandma Stenmo. It's tough to sum up a life of 97 years in such a short time, but I will try.
Grandma Stenmo was born October 18, 1916 in Riverside, CA to Carlos and Margarita Santiago. As I understand it, Carlos was a Spaniard and Margarita was an Aztec Indian who migrated to Southern California in the early 1900's. Grandma & her 2 younger brothers, Ignacio & Andrew were orphaned at a very young age in 1919 during the influenza epidemic that took her parents at a young age. She & her brother Andy were raised by their godmother, Theresa Ortuno in Azusa and separated from their brother, Nacho who lived with his godparents. Grandma went to Azusa schools and resided in Azusa for over 80 years.
In the 1930's she met my grandfather, Arthur Stenmo, a Norwegian born man who migrated to the US seeking work and better life. At the young age of 19, Grandma married Arthur on Jan. 10, 1935, together they had 6 children: Theresa, Nina, Mary Anne, Arthur, John & Margaret, beginning the Aztec-Viking legacy.
That's right, cousins, we are all Aztec-Vikings!
Grandma was strong: After 17 years of marriage, her husband, Arthur tragically died without warning of an aortic aneurism. Grandma was widowed at the young age 36, but managed to raise her children on her own, in a tiny little house in Azusa, without any modern conveniences.
As a young boy, I fondly remember visiting Grandma Stenmo's house along with my brother Chris & my other cousins, where we played in the yard, climbed trees, hunted for lizards in the field across the street, and ate watermelon on the front porch. I think the house always seemed bigger to me because of Grandma's love filled the house providing more room than we needed whenever we were there.
Grandma lived 97 years to bear witness to a legacy of 154 children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great, great grandchildren.
But of course, we all know that I was her favorite. ;)
I'm sure all of you could argue with me about that.
But that's the way she was. Grandma made you feel special -- like you were her favorite.
For many years, she called me on my birthday, sent me birthday cards, and even sent me wedding anniversary cards. I'm sure many of you remember receiving birthday cards from Grandma with her famous handwriting and the stickers in the card. Sometimes you would even receive a dollar or two for ice cream. I don't know how she did it!
She loved writing letters and even wrote to me faithfully when studied abroad in England back in 1984. She was the inspiration behind my desire to travel to England and make my way to Norway to meet our relatives with whom she kept in correspondence by letters over the years since the 1930's. She had the ability to stay connected with her family, even in Norway, and I will always be grateful and in awe of that.
Grandma didn't have it easy, but she never complained and accepted her life as it was. She was quiet, but had a witty sense of humor and she was a great listener. She was always there when you needed her.
She had strong faith in God walked to church every Sunday as long as she could. In fact, she walked everywhere, and never even drove a car.
Grandma was resilient: In 2005 she underwent surgery for a brain hemorrhage which doctors said she wouldn't survive. Thankfully, she survived and thrived another 9 years enjoying countless family celebrations and lived her remaining years with her youngest daughter, Margaret & Son-in-law, Tom Smith in La Verne. Later that same year, I was hospitalized and Grandma was there to give me comfort. She served as my inspiration to help me pull through. If she could beat brain surgery, I could beat open heart surgery.
Grandma was small in stature but was strong, wise, & resilient. Her gift is precious legacy and role model for our family to live by.
The hard times are over. There is only peace now, and we take comfort in knowing that she is reunited with her husband, Arthur Stenmo, my sister Michelle, and our cousin, Robbie in heaven where there is no more pain, suffering or sorrow.
What an awesome life and legacy she leaves behind!
On behalf of the family, I would like to say, We Love You Grandma & we are so grateful & blessed for all the years we spent with you.
Thank you so much for the lessons you taught us and for the strength you gave us. You will be in our hearts forever!

May 3, 2014

Tom Morales

My earliest memories start in the early 60's when my older brother Pete and me would get to go stay with Grandma overnight when my mom was having another baby.At that time she would have been in her 60's but looked more like 40. Grandma always looked so good,she never really showed her age untill her 90's. I remember her smooth olive skin, and black hair with very little gray,but what I really loved about her was her voice. Grandma had such a unique sounding quality to her voice and I loved to hear her talk and say my name (even when she was mad because she couldn't find me, or i was messing with the monkey in the cage next door)! I always kind of smile to muself when I hear my younger cousins refer to her as "my little Grandma" because ,due to my age, the Grandma of my youth was a dynamo. She would get us up at the crack of dawn, put Pete and me in her cast iron tub, and kneel down next to it and scrub our backs and shampoo our hair. I always found it strange that her tub had no shower head, so she would rinse us off with a little white metal pot she kept in there. I dont know if its the same one but I asked for one from the outside of her house, and its funny but I will treasure it for the rest of my life and pass it on when I go to join her. I still love the taste of Pepsodent and grits from staying with her.She would then tell us to play where she could see us from her laundry shed while she washed clothes in a wringer washer , then hung them on her clothesline. When we saw her come out with her little black purse, we knew we were in for a walk. It was lost on me till later in life that Grandma never drove or had a car, but boy she could sure walk fast. We were hard pressed to keep up with her going to the old market behind her house, or over the railroad tracks to Pancho Villas for taquitos! We would sit out on the patio and enjoy ourselves. Then she would take us back and try nto get us to nap by telling us that the loud whistle from the plant across from her house was from "Aerojet" the monster and if we didn't go to sleep, he would get us. So one night when the train came by and was real loud he says I wet the bed. When Grandma madly asked "why didnt you get up and go to the bathroom?" He said that I told her "Aerojet did it", and Grandma just laughed and laughed! Thats who she was, she had a sense of humor and wit that stayed with her and kept her through her whole life. I think it is what got her though her hard times which I just now am finding out about, because i never heard her ever complain or speak bad about anyone.Visits to Grandma"s house with my Mom and Dad were always a treat, especially when Ralph was there. Grandma always seemed so happy when he came to visit and the combined sound of their voices and laughter seemed so melodic. Ralph also had a smooth voice and i just found out from Uncle John that he was a singer, who who serenade Grandma. Grandma was a great cook and even years later when i was in my 30's and 40's if I stopped by for a visit on my way home from working iron she would want to feed me.I would also make it a point to pick a bag of lemons from her tree, as I've never tasted one like it anywhere else.Her fig tree gave the most fruit too, Grandma really had a green thumb! Another of my favorite memories is when Norma and I Picked her up and brought her to our house in Apple Valley to visit. I love the pictures we have of her with Crystal and Valerie. Being so far away made it hard to get down to see her, but when i was down here I always made it a point to go by her house. Thats why when Aunt Terry let Norma and I take Grandma out for her 96th birthday, the pictures and memories of that day seem so much more special to me now. I would also like to thank my Aunts and Uncles (you know who you are) for opening their homes and careing for Grandma all these years. There is a special place in heaven for you. Thank you for finding a caregiver like Virgie to help. I would also like to thank you all for allowing me the honor of serving as one of Grandmas pallbearers, it meant soooo much to me. I know that Grandma is reunited in Heaven with Grandpa Arthur and that as in Matthew 25: 21 that Jesus was there to welcome her with "Well done good and faithfull servant, enter now and enjoy the fruits of your labors" I love you Grandma and Ill be seeing you again and can't wait till you introduce me to Grandpa Arthur.

May 2, 2014

Tom Morales

I miss you and love you Grandma

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This message if for Aunt Margaret, Uncle Tom, and Kari, Uncle Johnny and Aunt Theresa, Stephnie and Audrey. Thank you for taking awesome care of Grandma. I know that it was not easy at times but I know not one of you would change it for the world. You would all do it over again if you needed to. I feel it in my heart that she appreciated it too. Grandma was an amazing woman. She was a fighter and she held on as long as she could 97 years old. And to my mom Thank you for going with me so we can visit Grandma, Aunt Margaret and Virgie and Uncle Tom. I will treasure the time we spent of all of us together. Grandma still had a sense of humor she made us laugh and cry.


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Michael Ramirez

Grandma you remembered my birthday every year until I was 40 , I'll never forget you. I didn't get a chance to say goodbye .. I Love You....

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What I remember most about grandma was in 1995 when I worked and corresponded with her via writing letters to each other while i was working at yellowstone national park and how she would relate to me all the dates of birthdays,anniversarys, weddings,baptismals etc... that she would achnowledge these events without hesitation . I also recall the smell at her house which always brings me back to are visits to her home and that was the sweet smell from the honey suckle aroma that smell will always bring me back to grandma. Love you grandma rest in peace

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I have so many sweet memories of my childhood and staying with Grandma Stenmo. All of my cousins would be there too and I spent the whole day playing with them. We would get so excited when we heard the train because we would go into the tunnel under the train and wait for it to pass us overhead. We loved eating the limes off of her tree. She had a celler under her house and we thought she had something living down there. We would all listen for it to make noise and run screaming. She dried all of her clothes in a clothes wringer and loved her garden. She always made sure we washed our hands and poured the water over them to rinse them. I would go over there with my mom and we would sit and talk and laugh. She never forgot to send a birthday card and my kids always knew her card was coming in the mail. She decorated them with stickers and put money in them. She always asked me how everyone was. One time when I first got married Victor and I invited her over for dinner and we didn't have enough forks. Everytime after that we would ask her to come to dinner and she would ask if we had enough forks we had a good laugh over that.. She had the funniest sense of humour. Grandma Stenmo I will love and miss you forever.

May 1, 2014

VICTOR CAMPO JR

Im going to miss my Grandma Stenmo , one of the memories I will always have is being told that her basement was haunted and when I went over there she took me down there with her broom so she could hit all the the spiderwebs.. I spent that day following her around and she never got tired of all my questions.. I love you Grandma Stenmo and you will be in my heart forever.

May 1, 2014

Victor Campo Jr

Im going to miss my Grandma Stenmo , one of the memories I will always have is being told that her basement was haunted and when I went over there she took me down there with her broom so she could hit all the the spiderwebs.. I spent that day following her around and she never got tired of all my questions.. I love you Grandma Stenmo and you will be in my heart forever.

May 1, 2014

Melissa Morales

Grandma Stenmo,
I don't think I am alone when I say that I was truly blessed and lucky to have you in my life. You always made me feel so special! I have such wonderful memories being at your house ......except for you trying to kill the lizards and me going behind your back to save them! I always felt so comfortable in your house. I loved going over on Friday nights with my mom to watch Macgyver! I still like him!! I have learned so much from you from rubbing Vicks on Austin's chest when he has a cold just as you did for me to burping him properly and to adopt "waste not, want not" as you told me. You made me laugh so many times with your quick wit and one liners and have shocked me a couple times!! The one that comes right to mind is when you were looking through pictures at my house and to my embarrassment there was a picture of Austin's dads naked booty and I tried to rush right by it but you said "hey wait a minute I want to check that out" we laughed and laughed about it. You and I laugh about how you used to tease me about not being able to cook and in high school I came over to brag to you that I could indeed now cook and that I would make you some mashed potatos and you seemed rather impressed with me and challenged me to do so. I was confident walking into your little kitchen and then asked you where the box was!!! The look you gave me before you started to laugh was priceless! You teased me about that blunder quite often after that. I can now say I make some of the best homemade mashed potatos for family dinners and I think of you every time. I cherish your cards and have kept every single one and Austin has too. Your letters were always a delight. One I can honestly say changed my life. Even now when I think of it I get choked up. I had been separated from Austin's dad and was in such a low place in my life and I wasn't sure I would be able to make it through. I was so sad and then I got your letter that day. You told me some really wonderful things about myself and shared some of your own struggles and reminded me it was my duty to get up and face my life and be the best Mom that I could be and that Austin and I deserved that but it was up to me. I had a long good cry that day while reading your letter and then I did just that I got up and have made every effort to give Austin the best of me. You inspire me still. You never lost your funny and sweet personality. On one of my last visits I was showing you how we could take a picture of ourselves and was explaining what a "selfie" was and as you were looking at our image on the phone you said, "I don't know what that means but those sure are some good looking woman!" I could only hope to have your charm! I feel honored to have been your granddaughter. You are dearly missed. Until we meet again my "Timeless" Grandma, I love you.

May 1, 2014

Norma Morales

Grandma Stenmo you will be truly missed.You always had such a beautiful smile, you were a great role model so loving and caring, and so full of life .You touched so many hearts and always remembered everyone's birthdays .Thank you for all the special memories you left me with. Heaven has gained an angel !

May 1, 2014

Valerie Morales

You will be greatly missed thank you for always sending us all birthday cards when we where little I really enjoyed that! I love you and can't thank you enough for starting it all!! Your legacy will forever live on! Love always,
Valerie morales

May 1, 2014

Grandma Stenmo you were the best great grandma I miss you so very much. we had a lot of great memories together im glad we got to cherish those memories you will live forever long in my heart. I love you grandma stenmo - Vincent

May 1, 2014

Stephanie Riddle

When I was preparing for Grandma's memorial, I was trying to think of her favorite prayer. Grandma helped me by letting me find a little piece of paper with a prayer she had written.

"Prayer to our Redeemer"-

"Soul of Christ, make me holy.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, fill me with love.
Water flowing from the side of Christ, wash me clean.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
Good Jesus hear me,
Within your wounds, hide me.
Never let me be parted from you.
From the evil enemy, protect me.
And at the hour of my death, call me and tell me to come to you,
That with your saints, may I praise you through all eternity. Amen."

Grandma, you were an angel in my life and now an angel in Heaven. Thank you for being the amazing, loving person you were to all of us. I love you and will miss you.

May 1, 2014

KAYLA WHITE

Little Grandma.......You were the the grandma of all grandma's! I have always treasured this picture taken at grandma and grandpa's 50th Wedding Anniversary. And then I will forever hold on to the memory of the last visit we had with you.....you were so funny! Love you!

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Little Grandma,
I will treasure this picture of the very first time we met. You will be missed. Love you!

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Nina Ramirez

Mom,
You were such a wonderful mother that instilling in us,right from wrong. Never a harsh word towards anyone. Never one to complain about having material things and always willing to help ones in need. AKA - "Little Grandma" from the Ramirez grandchildren... You will always be remembered and forever in our heart.
With all our love
Your daughter, Nina and Gilbert

May 1, 2014

Hi Mom, I sure do miss you. Please don't worry about your plants. They're doing fine. See you and Daddy soon. Johnny

May 1, 2014

Don Ramirez

This message goes out the entire Stenmo family.....I would just like to say that grandma's love carries on when I say that "I love you all, as grandma did!"

Grandma, you will greatly missed and I love you lots!

May 1, 2014

Brittany Campo

Great Grandma,
I will always remember our letters we wrote to eachother I was always excited to read them and to get all the birthday cards in the mail from you with all the stickers on them . I still have them saved . You will always be in my heart I'm glad I got to have a great grandma like you in my life love you and may you rest in peace.

May 1, 2014

Nancy Dominguez

Grandma Stenmo was the only grandparent I ever knew. She always welcomed everyone with open arms. I will always cherish the memories of going to her house when she babysat me. We would take a walk on the railroad tracks, look at the sunflowers, and collect rocks. I, like Grandma, have a fascination about rocks. As I grew older I would still visit her and she always had food waiting, as if she already knew we were coming over. No matter how hard I or anyone else tries nothing will be able to compare to Grandma's tuna sandwiches, they were made with extra love. I still have my cards and Vincent's cards she sent over the years with her special stickers. Grandma always made each and every one of us feel special in her own way. She is greatly loved and will be missed dearly, but I know she is in a better place now and one day I will get to see this beautiful woman again. One thing I know is that my Lil Joseph is missing out on knowing the same love Grandma gave to Vincent & each one of her grandkids. In my heart I know that we all have a guardian angel watching over us now and that helps give me peace of mind. Grandma, I love you and you will never be forgotten. I cherish all the special memories you gave me and my family. You are truly a beautiful woman with a heart of gold!

May 1, 2014

Jessica Campo

Great Grandma Stenmo
You will forever have a special place in my heart ,I love you and miss you!!

May 1, 2014

Jeanne Langdon

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Jeanne Langdon

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Jeanne Langdon

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Jeanne Langdon

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Jeanne Langdon

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Jeanne Langdon

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Jeanne Langdon

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Jeanne Langdon

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Jeanne Langdon

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Jeanne Langdon

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Jeanne Langdon

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April 30, 2014

Jeanne Langdon

I am so blessed to have the memories that I do of my little grandma. Every Friday night my mom would visit her and it was always a treat if any of us were able to go. Actually, any chance to go to Grandma's house was a treat. I know it was a little house, but for me, it will always be huge, with so many treasures and so many things to do. It was where you could play with the toys she always had on hand, be treated to the best tasting food (everything always tasted better there), sneak your way towards the scary tunnel that run under the railroad track before thinking twice and running back to grandma's porch, and then there was always the job of trying to save the lizards from grandma's shovel. Sweet, little, grandma always had it out for those lizards! But most of all, it was where grandma was and where the minute you walked through the front door, it had such a warmth, and it was because of who she was and the way she cared for everyone. That feeling never went away no matter how old I got. Walking into grandma's house, whether I was 5 or 25, it was the same feeling. I was fortunate to have worked for a couple of years in Azusa, so I was able to visit grandma more often. Either I would pick her up and take her to lunch or we would stay at her house. Grandma knew I just did not like vegetables one bit...especially cooked ones...and sure enough when I would show up at her house on my lunch break, there would be a fresh bowl of vegetable soup...and she would sit next to me and make sure I ate every bite of it. I know she said it was good for me, but from the smile on her face every time, I think she was having a good time watching me choke down the cooked squash. That was one thing about Grandma that I treasure, her sense of humor. She had a great one! One of her many incredible qualities. She was the littlest woman, with the biggest heart. I feel honored to be her granddaughter and blessed to have daughters who will also carry a memory of her with them. She may not be here in person, but she'll always be here in my heart.
Love to you always Grandma!

Posted by Jeanne Langdon

April 30, 2014

Kari

Grandma

As a child, I remember sitting at your table and getting so excited when the train would come and you could feel the whole house shake. Even though this happened once an hour, you would run out the door with us EVERYTIME to go see it just to share our excitement! You made delicious cooked pears and peaches. You always made the best food and made sure that we were never hungry. You would walk us to the park and even play with us on the equipment. You were there for every event, big or small, because you wouldn't miss it for the world! You gave the best birthday cards, so full of stickers and even an extra special messages from you.

As I grew older, you gave the best advice with the kindness and love. You were so wise! So full of life experience! I learned the most from you than I ever did in school. I developed such an appreciation for your talents in the kitchen and the garden. We spent so much time together...movies, dinners, card and sticker shopping and sometimes driving off to whatever adventure we thought would be fun. Always my co-pilot, tapping your foot to whatever music was playing.

Towards the end of your time with us, I had the honor of helping take care of you. Each day was a blessing. You never lost your sense of humor and we still laughed as much as always. You still had that beautiful sparkle in your eyes, that cute laugh that made you shake a little all over, and your adorable hiccups. I was so touched to see the friendship that you developed with Vergie and how you came to see my mom as your "mama". It was such a beautiful journey. Thank you for letting me be a part of it!

Instead of being an angel on earth, you are now an angel in heaven! I love you always and forever!

April 30, 2014

Christine Estes

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April 30, 2014

Christine Estes

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April 30, 2014

Christine Estes

I have so many special memories of sweet grandma! Memories of going to her house and getting lemons, limes and of course, figs. Her kitchen was so inviting, she always had the best food. When she babysat Daniel, she was the one that got him to eat his veggies, thank you Grandma! Even though we have been away for 17 years , whenever we went home, we looked forward to going to visit grandma. Last time we were there, we brought her an edible arrangements,and the smile on her face was priceless! We always looked forward to getting birthday/anniversary cards with the stickers, we have saved all of them. She always took the time to make sure she got Larry a Valentine's Birthday card, he really appreciated it. Grandma, you will always be in our hearts, we miss you so much! Love you bunches......

April 30, 2014

Dominguez Family

A Poem
You could not say goodbye to us, you could not clasp our hand; but GOD has taken one we loved off to His heavenly land.

We little knew that day
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you so dearly.
In death , we do the same.
It broke our hears to lose you.
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you.
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories.
Your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
You will always be at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same.
But God calls us one by one.
The chain will link again.

Until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

We think of you in silence,
We often speak your name,
But all we have are memories,
And a picture in a frame.
Your resting place we will visit,
And put flowers there with love and care,
But no one knows the heartache,
As we turn and leave you there.

We all Love you and miss you,
Rudy, MaryAnne and the rest of the Dominguez Family.

April 30, 2014

Nadine Dominguez

Grandma Stenmo was not just my Grandma she was my "HERO" I loved her so much. She had so much love for everyone.

Grandma was beautiful, loving Mom and Grandma. She was loving, caring, loyal, thoughtful, trustworthy, goodwill, friendly, reliable, kind, hardworking, realistic, positive, polite, determined, affectionate, calm, energetic, intelligent, graceful, patient, resourceful, responsible, punctual, thoughtful towards others, creative, tough, knowledgeable, honest, generous, forgiving, fugal, devoted, excellent cook and gardener.

April 30, 2014

Nadine Dominguez

Grandma,
Thank you for the gift of love,
now you've sharing it up above.
You had many things to say.
All in a caring way.
You always saw good in everyone,
No matter what they've done.
You were always the one we could all lean on.
Even though it must of felt like a ton.
You were always the strength of the family.
Now we must let you rest calmly.
As we say goodbye,
as tears roll down our eyes.
I know your place in heaven has a good view.
Because you're telling God,
I need to keep and eye on a few.
I know you will always be in our hearts and mind.
So Grandma,
I must go, but I'll never forget you're one of a kind.

Posted by Nadine Dominguez

April 30, 2014

Terry, Pete, and Family Morales

Terry - oldest daughter
Reflection on our Mom
Never a complaint about anything! Was nicknamed "Bella", this means beautiful and she was! Listened so well - never judging. She was a treasure but we didn't realize it soon enough. She was a wonderful example of what a mother and a grandmother should be. She was always there for us! So many things to remember, now she is resting in Heaven.

April 30, 2014

Steven Morales

My memories of grandma begin when I was so young! As was said at her rosary, I grew up with a lot of my cousins. I remember that we were always fed some of the best, most simple food and it was always so tasty! We also had the pick of the crop of the best big fat figs, lemons, and my personal favorite-- the limes!! Grandma had the sweetest voice and laugh for such a tiny woman! But at the same time she was so much stronger than any of us can be! I remember when I was very young I used to follow my brothers and cousins around and we had the best playground! The train tracks! There was also the little drainage tunnel that went under them! Wow those things were so tempting to play around! If you got thru the tunnel it was like you were in another world! But when we would get back, boy did Grandma lay it on us! She would always tell us that AeroJet was going to come to get us! Does anyone remember that? I really miss the angelic voice of grandma as she always gave great solid advice! How could you not take it! My best memories were when my mom and I would go visit grandma and she would lite the oven and warm up the kitchen. She always had tea ready for us and we would talk into the nite! My mom and I went to see Grandma before she went to Heaven, and it was like old times! In her angelic voice, she said Hi Steve! I'll always love and miss my grandma! Steven A. Morales

April 30, 2014

Lisa Ramirez-Stepp

She was our little Grandma with a big heart, also my Great Grandma. Every year around my birthday i would look forward to getting a birthday card filled with lots of stickers, sometimes a couple of dollars to buy a candy or ice cream. She always amazed me that even with our huge family she always had a way of making me feel special. Grandma was so beautiful and had the kindest soft voice with a contagious laugh. She was strong and admirable. She loved god and thankfully shared her love and relationship for him with her family and I will always continue to strengthen my relationship with the Lord because of my great grandmas influences. I love you grandma and you will always be remembered. Your legacy lives on.

April 26, 2014

Theresa Stenmo

You were the Mom I never had. You welcomed me with open arms into your family. From that moment we became close friends. The years we spent together are special to me. We laughed a lot together. When we got together with my family,you joked with them and we laughed a lot! You left a lot of fun memories for us. You will always be missed and be in our hearts forever. Love, Theresa, John & Family

Posted by Theresa Stenmo

April 25, 2014

Rudy and MaryAnne Dominguez

MOM We will always miss youvery much. We alwaysenjoyed the times spent with you at Tom and Margarets.We enjoyed the talking and joking with you and see your beautiful smile. When Nadine would come and you would say "here comes my therapy" and smile. You also had the best caregiver in Virgie. You were the most beautiful and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. Now you are in a better place with your loved ones that went before you. May God bless you all.Love MaryAnne, Vincent and your favorite Rudy

April 24, 2014

Nadine Dominguez

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April 24, 2014

Nadine Dominguez

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April 24, 2014

Nadine Dominguez

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April 24, 2014

Nadine Dominguez

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April 24, 2014

Daniel and Nicholas Sanchez

We will always remember and love our Great Grandma Stenmo.

April 23, 2014

Nadine Dominguez

I have so many memories of Grandma Stenmo she made the best coffee cake, lemon aide, sweet rice, oatmeal and a lot more I could go on and on she was just an excellent cook. Grandma was funny she liked to make you laugh. One time my mom and I went to go visit Grandma and I wanted to take a take a picture of her. I asked Grandma to say cheese and look at the camera and she looked at me and said " QUESO " We all laughed so hard. She knew she made a funny. I miss her so much. She was such an awesome Grandma.

April 23, 2014

Nadine Dominguez

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April 23, 2014

Nadine Dominguez

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April 23, 2014

Nadine Dominguez

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April 23, 2014

Nadine Dominguez

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April 23, 2014

Nadine Dominguez

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