BORN

1920

DIED

2016

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Esther Rafferty Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 15, 2016.

Arrangements under the direction of El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA.

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October 21, 2016

Moriah Jarvis

To my family and friends of,
Esther Rafferty our beloved Grandmother, Mother and Great- Grandmother will be missed greatly amongst us all. She was one amazing woman with 96 years of fulfilled life. Showing such strength and independence, she is the strongest woman ive personally ever met and I'm sure will ever meet. She was the glue that held our family together and the joyous light that warms all of our hearts, today- as our family and friends join together and show support during this celebration of her life. My Grandmother and Grandfather are back together now after many years of being apart. May God rest and bless both of their souls. Words are often left unspoken so let this be not one of those days.......I will miss you greatly Grandma and I love you forever. Im proud to say I am your Granddaughter and blessed to have had you as my Grandmother. I want to tell my family that I love them too and I look forward to spending this family time with all of you today. And i want to thank everyone who has taken the time today to come out and join us. Now lets celebrate Esther Rafferty's life and have a beautiful day in honor of her.

October 18, 2016

Juan Francisco Pinedo

Dear Rafferty family,
I am sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one, regardless if they have lived a full life. One thing I will say is that "WE" should be happy and allow our God to take his daughter into his care where she will forever be at peace. When you become sad just remember this; the love and laughter she shared with all of you will live in you forever. My sincerest condolences to you and your families. May God help you find peace and strength to get through this trying time. With all due respect.
J. Francisco Pinedo
Funeral Arranger, El Camino Memorial - SVC

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