When God Calls An Angel Home
The test results came back tonight. I am in a surreal state of shock so it's hard for me to tell you that our beloved Lorie is gone from us. They said that it is irreversible and there is nothing else that can be done.
Lorie's family was surrounded by many friends and loved ones tonight when they received the news. Please pray for her family's safe journey from El Paso tonight. They are going to keep her on life support until her family arrives and can be with her.
The family has been overwhelmed with the love and support that everyone has shown them. Right now please just pray for strength for her family.
41 Comments:
I just left from seeing Lorie at thte hospital, She is going to be one of the most missed people in my life. Lorie has touched so many lives including my own, She treated my family as if we were her own. We spent countless Christmas's and Thanksgiving's with her and her family. She will be sorely missed by everyone. She is in God's hands now. God bless her husband and her 2 beautiful babies that are left behind.
Sincerely Jaimee and Robert
Lorie was the brightest person I have ever known, she was responsible, loving, caring, trustworthy and she always knew what to do when people were down. She was a loving wife and mother who cared alot for them. She was the best person that I have ever known and I will certinly miss her. Throughout the time I've known her I have grown to love her like a 2nd mom - She was everything to me, I greatly send out love and thought to all of Lorie's friends and family. She will be greatly missed in loving memory of Lorie Anaya.
Love Brittany Sweet (Michigan)
Lorie,
You will be greatly missed. God has called you home...
Sophia, Norma, Irene, Queta and all the kids from El Paso
Though I only talked occasionally to her by telephone and e-mail for work purposes, she was one of the most helpful and pleasant people at DTAG. Lorie's Thrifty family in Phoenix is deeply saddened and her family is in our prayers.
I'm so sorry, she will be missed, any other words are too hard to come by, but having known her from Thrifty for a long time she always had a kind word for you and made you feel special when talking to her. Here's to you Lorie.
I have prayed and prayed for you to come back to us, now I know this is God's will. I have only known you a short time, but I am very blessed to have met you. I feel sad for anyone who never got the chance. I will never forget what a wonderful loving person you were. My thoughts and prayes are with your family.
Cherie Guillen, (DTG)
I,m so sorry , my prayers are with the family.
Can someone please tell me what hospital she is at?
To the Family of Lorena Anaya
I met Lorie about 9 years ago when she began working for Thrifty. I will miss her smile and the laughter we shared. She had such a giving spirit and was definitely a cheerleader for Christ. Words will never express how much she really meant to me. May the memories of Lorie comfort, encourage, support, and renew you.
With many prayers,
Tracy Price
The Vaquera family left Anthony, NM at appox 1830 this Wed evening for Tulsa, OK. Please pray for thier safe arrival.
On behalf of my family. I wish to thank all of you for you prayers and well wishes. More than ever at this time is when we need them.
It is comforting to know that my cousin Lorie, is encompassed by so many people who loved her.
She is in our hearts. God Bless.
Mike Rocha
Julie, the hospital is South Crest at Hwy 169 and 91st St.
On behalf again of our entire family we thank you for your prayers and support. My cousin Lorie was absolutly blessed to have all of you as friends, family and aquantances. We have lost a wonderful woman but a new angel has been added to heaven to help watch over us all.
Please help pray for the safe arrival of our family from El Paso/Anthony to Tulsa, and for their strength. Also for Lorie's family, Husband and 2 children our prayers be with them as well.
Thank you all again God bless you all.
Denise Ronquillo and Family
You will always be in our hearts as a kind loving person Lorie.
Love Javier's kids
We are going to miss you at work. I'm so sorry I didn't take the time to get to know you better. God be with your family.
I never worked closely with Lorie, but came to know her briefly when she attended a Bible study over two years ago. She had a kind, joyful spirit and was very tenderhearted toward her Lord Jesus.
To Lorie's family:
You have a lot of people you may never meet who are praying for you and we hope you can understand that in the middle of a large busy corporation, Lorie stood out in every way that matters. It seems inadequate to say we love Lorie. We might say that about a co-worker who is funny, or someone who is always in a good mood, and Lorie was both of those things. But Lorie had so much love in her that it came blasting out to touch everyone she met. Our lives are a better place because of her and she'll be in our hearts until we see her again. God be with you.
Lorie,
I know you are with God now and are worried about all of us you left behind. Not to worry you will live forever in our hearts so you are not really gone.
Its the simple things that we remember, a laugh, smile encouraging words or her excitement of being a mother(x2). I got the opportuntiy/priviledge to be Lorie's friend. Though not close in distance I never felt like a stranger when we spoke on the phone or at the office in Tulsa. Our prayers and thoughts will always be with you and your family.
Greg Billingsley
Cincinnati, OH.
I heard this song on the radio this morning and thought of Lorie. It brought me to tears!
Your Life by Green Day
Another turning point; a fork stuck in the road.
Time grabs you by the wrist; directs you where to go.
So make the best of this test and don't ask why.
It's not a question but a lesson learned in time.
So take the photographs and still frames in your mind.
Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time.
Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial.
For what it's worth, it was worth all the while.
It's something unpredictable but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.
God bless you Lorie. Keep the angels in line and keep a few around your precious little girls.
Lorie--
You and your family are in our prayers--will miss your winning smile !!! The girls will always have a part of you and will grow to be extra special, too !!!
Lorie,
The angels in heaven will now know how blessed we have been. You have the kindest soul of anyone I have ever known. An angelic sweetness, a spirit of goodness and always a smile to warm everyone. In fondest memory,,, your friend, Sheila M.
Right now above all the sadness and sympathy I feel enormous anger. The staff at South Crest Hospital killed our beloved Lorie and should be held accountable for all their foul ups from the 1st day she went to the ER and was sent home. The people responsible should be charged with negligent homicide or at the very least manslaughter. They took her from her babies, husband, family and friends and nothing can change that but they still need to be held accountable!!
Lorie opened every conversation with “What can I do to help you Miss Deb’s?” That was Lorie, what can she do for me and everyone else. When I first met Lorie, I often wondered how could someone be so happy all of the time and never appear to have a bad day. As I got to know Lorie and experience her contagious joy, it was easy to figure out.
There was something about Lorie that pulled you in; you wanted to get closer and be a part of her life and celebrate the joy she could find even in the smallest of things. My heart is aching for her family and also her family of friends. I will miss you Lorie but I will never forget you.
Miss Deb’s
I will always remember the sweetness, the laugh, the smile, the hug I always got. I'll keep those in my heart. Our work family won't be the same without that special person. God be with the family.
Marilyn Medlock
Whenever we would talk, inevitably at some point Lorie would say, "God is SO good!" She believed that, with all her great heart. Right now I'm hanging on to that as a light in a dark place.
--Ben
You know we are only here temporarily doing God's work and when that work is done we are called HOME. Lorie has been called home - God is so good.
God Bless the Family
Lorena
I am still in such a sureal state..not sure if I am in the middle of a really bad dream or if this is really happening. 9 years of freindship and fellowship and even the during the rough patches my heart didn't hurt as it does now. You did in 34 years things that other people don't accomplish in a 80 or 90. The love of christ was always present and shining through you touching more lives than any of us can ever imagine. Brandon and I have prayed for you nightly since we found out that you were in the hospital. Last night I had to tell him that you would not be waking up here on earth but that you were waking up in heaven. This is how he prayed..."Dear Jesus...I am so sad please make Lorie come back to live with her two babies and her husband..." Such a simple prayer and one that I know was prayed by many many more than just he and I. Now it is time to let you go and into God's hands. We love you and you will never be forgotten!
Amy and Brandon
I got up out of bed today
And on my knees I fell to pray
So many questions on my mind
it was only answers I longed to find
I asked the Lord to help me see
the fear that is inside of me
"Don't fear, I'm here" is what he said
"My son has died your debts are paid"
"Now my child get up and go,
and through the day I will hold you close.
Go and tell all of your friends,
that Death is not where this life ends.
For if you know and follow me,
you live a life of Victory!"
Vaya con Dios Lorena!
Love, Amy
To walk with Him is to walk in the light. The Lord is my light and my SALVATION-whom shall I fear?
Psalm 27:1
To Lorie's family,
My prayers to Lorie's family that our Lord Jesus Christ will comfort and give strength in the coming days. I have worked with her in DTG many times. She had a great faith and outpouring spirit which encourage many people like me. She will be greatly missed.
God Bless you all.
Lorie was without doubt the most beautiful person I have ever known, inside and out. I dont think she really knew how much impact she had on my life. The joy she had in her heart, for God, Aurelio, and her amazing children was beautiful beyond words.
I had the priviledge of working with Lorie last summer for a short while and though my own tasks were boring and tedious, I looked forward to work everyday because it meant that I would get to spend the day working with her, chatting with her and seeing the immense grace and happiness she brought to everyone she came into contact with. She was wonderful at her job and enjoyed every second of it. She brightened the room with her smile, no one ever left her office without feeling special and their day being at least a little brighter.
My heart is so profoundly broken for her family, especially Faithie and Hannah. They will not get to experience the immense love that their mother possessed. Lorie spirit in life was astounding and I know that her spirit will continue to watch over all of us.
May you rest in Peace, Lorie.
With great love and deepest respect,
Jennifer Bryant
I feel so blessed to know Lorie. She's one of those people that touches your life and you remember forever. We've had countless conversations about life, kids, love...you name it. I remember them fondly. She has wisdom beyond her years and I, and many others, have learned alot from her.
I'd like to share a story that has helped me understand grieving. When Kevin died last year, his father came out of the hospital room, took me in his arms and said, "Our loss. Heaven's gain." Those words touched my soul and have helped me deal with losing him...they've helped me deal with this too. I think about that all of the time. Our loss, is indeed Heaven's gain. While it's only normal for us to want her to stay, we need to trust in the Lord.
"Our loss. Heaven's gain."
God Bless you Lorie!
Love,
Susan Mason
Even though I only had the privilege of knowing Lorie for a short time, I quickly learned who to talk with when the day wasn't going well. By the time I got done chatting with Lorie the day was a great one!
God, please take care of Lorie and bless her family.
Lorie once said tha I was a blessing to her and her family...well Lorie you are and always will be my "blessing." For I was truly blessed to have you consider me a friend and share your love with me.
All my love Shannon
Lorie,
Your life-force was, and is, so full of beautiful energy. This gorgeous light will shine for your daughters and husband and act as a mirror to let them know what amazing people they will always be because of you. Thank you for your endless smiles and honest sweetness. Too soon taken, never forgotten.
xox
Kathleen H.
MY PRAYERS TO LORIE'S FAMILY THAT GOD COMFORTS THEM AND GIVE THEM STRENGTH
I work for DTG & did not know Lorie personally but would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. From reading the comments & stories on this site I know that had I been given the opportunity to meet Lorie I would have loved her as all of her friends & family do. God bless you all!
I feel very lucky to have known Lorie these past several years and to have worked closely with her. I share with the masses the thought of her being an angel, one of earth and now in heaven. I always appreciated her quality to see the good in all people, never speaking words that were hurtful, she was always hopeful. My family will continue to hold each of you in our prayers hoping you soon will find peace. I once heard that the stars in the sky were really holes on the floor of heaven so angels could watch over us.....we should all feel better knowing that Lorie’s radiant glow will now shine through keeping watch over each of us, especially Aurelio, Faith and Hannah.
Victoria Perry
I never knew Lorie, but I heard about her story from someone who did. I have been sitting here, my heart aching, just knowing the pain her family and loved ones must be feeling. Its hard to be left behind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, to find strength and peace in the days ahead.
I left my job at Thrifty 3 over years ago but I remember Lorie well and even if i didn't I would know what a wonderful person she was by the out pouring of love found on this site. She was lovely, lovely person and Robert and I are both deeply saddened by her lost. If there is anything we can do for her family please let us know.
Although I left DTAG a year and half ago, I still feel like I am part of the DTAG family. I have moved to another part of the state of Oklahoma, but keep in touch with my friends at DTAG. When I received the email about Lorie, I passed it on to others across the US. So many prayers were said on her behalf, and I feel God answered them. He said, "No, she cannot stay, I need her here." Although we don't understand the why now, I am sure we will someday.
I meet Lorie while working on my masters degree and needed help with a marketing paper. She was a wonderful person, so friendly and helpful. I will continue to pray for her family, and I am sure God will watch over them.
He Holds Your Tears
When sorrow overwhelms you
and you think you can't go on,
When your heart is filled with sadness
and your life's come all undone,
When tears flow down around you like summers, troubled storms,
Who catches each of your teardrops,
is there a purpose for this pain?
Our Creator never misses them, with each one He comes again,
To cradle you in peaceful arms
and reassure your heart,
That the loss you feel this moment was in heaven from the start,
For now He holds your loved one, in the hand He holds your tears,
He cares more then you realize,
He listens to your fears,
When most you feel so all alone, allow Him to embrace
you in His loving arms, and catch...
the tears you now face.
Lavern Marie Cole
Lorie was a beautiful person and was a friend from the minute I meet her. She always had a great word for you to make you smile and I know she is a beautiful Angel watching over. I know she loved her husband and girls more then anything and was so happy God blesed her with those babies. Sorry to the family and my prayers are with you.
Angelia Johnson
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