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Emma Pinedo Obituary

Emma Rose Pinedo, a resident of Warrenville, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2010 at her home. She was born in Guatemala on November 18th, 1997 and then lived in Warrenville, where she grew up. She attended Hubble Middle School and was in the 7th grade. Emma loved animals, music, writing stories, and was a joyful, energetic young girl who was loved by everyone who knew here. She is survived by her mother Darci (nee Shaffer) and her brother Charlie as well as grandparents, numerous aunts and uncles, and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Michael, who passed away six years ago from cancer. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton (1 block east of Naperville Rd.). Funeral mass Thursday, November 4, 2010 10:00 a.m. at St. Irene Church, 28W441 Warrenville Rd., Warrenville. Friends are asked to meet at church. Interment St. Michael Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to bone cancer research at the American Cancer Society, in memory of her dad Michael, would be greatly appreciated. Funeral info: 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Brooke

July 21, 2011

Hi ems I'm here this weekend and it makes me miss you more just looking at your house! I wish you could party with us girls on Saturday! Miss you tons say hi to your dad for me! Love you peanut :)

Brooke

June 25, 2011

Dear my little peanut,
Not a day goes by where I don't think about you, I have the painting we did such a long time ago hanging in my room. Makes me miss you even more then I do. Say hi to big mike for me! Hope you guys are having fun dancing up there. Keep me safe okay boo? I need you somedays. Ill love you forever and ill see you soon! Xoxo

April 11, 2011

Misz Ems wish you were here. Miss you mucho mucho.

glenda gaspar

April 9, 2011

Thinking of u Emma Rose...And your family

Linds

April 7, 2011

i miss you little one. not a day goes by that i don't think of you. xo

Amanda McMinn

January 9, 2011

Dear Darci and Charlie,
Emma was definitely unique in her own way. She is and was so special to everyone she knew. Emma and I will always be known as "Salt and Pepper". But, I really never realized how much she meant to me until she was gone. I will forever remember her. She's my BFF. Miss you Em's!

tia mary

December 31, 2010

Mamacita miss you tons!!! wish you were here. Not the same without you. Have a dance with your Daddy for me.
Both watch over us. Love you, always in my heart!

muaaaaah! Silly Girl

December 18, 2010

hey ems, just missing you a lot today, cant stop thinkin about your smile and laugh...give uncle mike a kiss for me...

ash

December 10, 2010

Oh hey! Just stopping by to say i am thinking about you. Like I do everyday! I know youre always with me, i get your little signs, dont worry! we found a song for you: Firework by Katy Perry, I listen to it everyday, i know you jam out and dance to it along with me from way up there! keep looking down over the hood, wish you could be here with us. miss you and love you times a billion ems.

x's and o's to you and uncle mike!
Al

December 7, 2010

Ems,

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Wish you were still here; we all miss you so much. I wish you were here to experience many things you will be missing out on. Tell your dad i love and miss him too. Love you my little angel

-Linds

glenda gaspar

December 1, 2010

Thinking of you and your family Emma..Rest in Peace dear one and God Bless your Mom,brother and All family and friends..

me

November 30, 2010

One month today seems like ages. Love and miss you. Hugs to you and your daddy. muaaah

tia me

November 28, 2010

Miss you mucho mucho lil one.

Allie Wiesbrock

November 18, 2010

My little Emma Rose, Happy 13th Birthday! You are finally a teenager, but you are still the baby of Lorraine Ave. I miss your smiling face, and I know Squishy misses you too! Hope you are having fun with your daddy on this special day! I know he probably planned something awesome for his big teenager! Miss you everyday, love you so much!!! and i would have probably sang this today with your mom if you were down here with us today,
EMMA ROSE EMMA ROSE,
ya got a pretty nose,
and ya got some great big
oj oj ojos!
keep watching over all of us and give daddy a big hug and a kiss for me!
xoxoxo
Al Pal

Forever in my heart

Tia mary

November 15, 2010

Emma Rose Pinedo what a beautiful name for such a beautiful niece. My Ems gonna miss you tons and tons. You will be greatly miss but never forgotten. Give my brother hugs and kisses for me. He holds you in his arms again as he did 12 years ago. Love you both with all my heart. Both have touched many of us and left wonderful memories. Watch over your mommy and brother. Love you forever.

Julie Drigot

November 7, 2010

Darci,
I only learned about Emma's passing moments ago when Jimmy contacted me via facebook.Honey I am so sorry. I have so much to say and I will contact you soon. My love and prayers are for yours, and Charlie's comfort. So many of your family and friends are terribly sad right now. My prayers are with you all.

Kelley Gillenwater

November 4, 2010

Dear Darci & Charlie, We are all heartbroken over your loss. I remember Emma's sweet smiling face and the way it would light up a room. Her dotting on Zak when he was a baby and her willingness to always be helpful. God Bless.

All of our Love,
Kelley & John Gillenwater, Luke & Jake Zizzo and Zak (Kozlowski)

November 4, 2010

Dear Darci, Charlie, Shaffer & Pinedo Families: There are no words to ease the suffering and sadness that you are feeling at this time; but please know that Emma and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so truly sorry for the loss of your precious child.

Huney & Vaccaro Families

Paul & Jeannine Forner

November 4, 2010

Darci & Charlie: We want to send our deepest sympathy to you both in your loss of Emma - She was a wonderful little girl, daughter and sister. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. May God bring you both through this tragedy. We love you both... Paul & Jeannine

Ruby Perez

November 4, 2010

Dear Pinedo Family,
Emma Was the greatest friend any one can have,she is sweet and kind she was a nice student.She made every one smile, she put the fun at school.Emma will alwayz be in our hearts and will never forget that wonderful girl named Emma,Me and my family will pray for her every day befor we go to sleep.We loved Emma and alwayz will and me and my family are very sorry that you lost another family member that u loved and alwayz will, again we are very sorry.=(

Kamiah Mitchell

November 4, 2010

Dear Darci and Charlie,
I have known Emma since 5th grade. In the begining of 5 th grade she was my only friend i miss her so much.Ididnt want to believe it .After 5th grade was over I moved to Chicago we havent got in touch. Everyone loved, loved, loved Emma. Right now i know shes in heaven.Sorry for your loss.

Jim and Laurel Gilbert

November 4, 2010

Darci: We were so sad to hear of your loss. I never met Emma but I just know that she was a wonderful young lady.
Our prayers are with you and Charlie.
Be strong in your faith and the Lord will be with you.

Patty Walcott

November 4, 2010

The Walcott family would like to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Emma. She was in Cooking Class with our son Clark. May God be with you and may your memories of Emma sustain you through this difficult time.

Haynes Family

November 4, 2010

The Haynes family extends our deepest sympathy with thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time. Words can not describe the pain we all feel for you. Emma was a friend and classmate of Haley and she will always be remembered. May your memories of her sustain you. God bless you and keep you in your time of healing.

Marcia Sasman De La Rosa

November 4, 2010

Darci, Charlie and the Pinedo Family: I grew up with the Pinedo family in Wheaton and was sad to hear in facebook about Emma's passing. I can't imagine the overwhelming sadness you must feel at this time. Hoping that the love and prayers of family and friends can help comfort you now and in the future.

November 4, 2010

Darci and Family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your little girl. My heart just breaks for you and your son. May God be with you in, in your time of need.

Tracy Howell & Skylar Sturdevant

Debbi Dennison

November 4, 2010

Dear Darci and Charlie,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter Emma. May God hold you both in the palm of his hands through out this very difficult time. We are praying for you!

mariana parra

November 3, 2010

dear pinedo family emma was a nice and funny girl she would make me laugh and i have a class with her this year and i wanted to be friends but i guess its to late .......
the time i herd that she died i was sad and she was one of the peole that i lost and i will always remember her :( and i am very sorry that you lost an other family member.

Rebecca Matchette Messina

November 3, 2010

Charlie (and Darci):

Did not know Emma Rose (what a beautiful name for a beautiful girl) and cannot imagine the pain of your loss. Hoping faith and memories sustain you as you heal through time.
In love and prayers,
Rebecca Matchette Messina, Michael Messina and Nina Bednarz

November 3, 2010

Dear Pinedo Family
I am so sorry for the death of lovely Emma. I didnt know Emma that much, but enough to love and care for her. We met last year in 6th grade. When ever i looked back to see you in the classroom you were a very happy and cheerfull girl. Emma, you will be missed with all my heart.

a friend of charlies

November 3, 2010

Dear Darci and chooch,
i am so so sorry for your loss. it has been on my mind since i heard the news. i have been praying for you as often as i can. my heart aches for you. even though i did not know emma i know that she was a beautiufl young girl because she was part of your family.
stay strong, everyone is here and praying for you. we love you

Thomas Hauter

November 3, 2010

Darci and Charlie,
I am very sorry for your loss I knew Emma and she was a nice girl.I will miss Emma too.

November 3, 2010

I am so dearly sorry of the loss of your daughter/sister. I have known Emma since last year and she was a very outgoing, smiley, funny girl. I am praying for you and your family every moment of my day. At Hubble we are thinking about her. Stay strong!
Love,
Emma's close friend

Pam French

November 3, 2010

To Darci and Charlie, and the rest of the Pinedo and Shaffer families, so sorry to hear about Emma. May your memories of her help you through this difficult time. And may God's love surround you during the days ahead.

Kate Sondgerath

November 3, 2010

Dear Darci and Charlie,
We have never met but I am praying for you so much. I am very sorry for your loss and hope you somehow find peace and comfort through this time.
God Bless,
Kate Sondgerath

Parents Of Other St.Irene Children

November 3, 2010

The St. Irene's Mom's, Dad's and family's who have buried their children and had our services at St. Irene's will have Emma and family in their hearts. If I can take a moment, myself and the four other families that I know, whose children went to God through the St. Irene community Sacrament are all with you as I am. Bless Emma and the other children on Nov 4th.

Kate Sondgerath

November 3, 2010

Dear Darci and Charlie,
We have never met but I am praying for you so much. I am very sorry for your loss and hope you somehow find peace and comfort through this time. So very sorry for your loss.

Connor, Molly, Mom and family McDonnell - Fitzgerald

November 3, 2010

Connor and Molly Fitzgerald and our family are saying prayers and thinking of you. St. Irene's is a wonderful support community during this time, especially with their children. Our thoughts are with you.

Nicole&Anthony Hobson

November 3, 2010

Darci and Charlie,
We am so sorry for your loss. We don't really know you guys but my little brother does and ever since he heard what happened he hasn't been the same. You will be in our prayers and Emma will always be apart of everyone's heart.
With love,

Beth Ammons

November 3, 2010

Darci & Charlie ~
The Ammons family sends our deepest sympathy with thoughts and prayers to you at this most difficult time. We are so saddened by your loss. With Love ~

November 2, 2010

Darci & Charlie, we are both so sad and hurting for you. We know that no one can say anything that will take away the pain but know all who know you and knew Emma, feel deep deep sympathy on this tragic loss. Wish there was more we could do to help. Know we care and think of you so much. jan & Bob Kempiak

Kempiak

November 2, 2010

Darci & Charlie, we are both so sad and hurting for you. We know that no one can say anything that will take away the pain but know all who know you and knew Emma, feel deep deep sympathy on this tragic loss. Wish there was more we could do to help. Know we care and think of you so much. jan & Bob Kempiak

November 2, 2010

To Darci i am sooo very sorry for your loss our prayers and thought go out to you and your family. The Kranig Family

Kelly F

November 2, 2010

Dear Charlie and Aunt Darci,
I am so sorry for your loss!! I will be here if you need me!! just give my family a call.

Bovio Family

November 2, 2010

Darci & Charlie, The Bovio family sends our deepest sympathies to you. We know there are no words that will ever take the pain away, but please remember you are not alone - we are all here for you. God Bless

glenda gaspar

November 2, 2010

So sorry about beautiful Emma.I only met her at Randi and Jim's wedding and again this summer, July for Randi's baby shower BUT in a few minutes I could see what a lovely and sweet young lady your dear Emma was.Sparling like a diamond and full of light and pure lovely..You will be missed wonderful girl by many....Rest in Peace dear Emma..God comfort and care for your family...Many prayers to you Darci,Charlie and ALL the family and friends.A bright beautiful shining star has joined the Heaven's..

Albert (Rusty) Peak

November 2, 2010

I only knew Mike for a short time just after School but I pray for all of the family members during this sad time.

Laura Meyer

November 2, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Tom Pastorek

November 2, 2010

Dear Darci and Charlie,
There are no words to describe how sorry I am for your loss. I'll always remember Emma as a sweet, smiling, fun-loving little girl, climbing around, playing Pictionary. I hope that you can find peace in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Tom

Jim & Randi Shaffer

November 2, 2010

Aunt Darce and Charlie,
Our hearts are broken for you both. We love Emma so very much... our sweet, precious flower girl. She looked so beautiful that day! And we know that she is even more beautiful now in heaven with both her earthly and heavenly fathers. All our love and prayers to you both.

Cari Zambrano

November 2, 2010

Darci & Charlie-The Zambrano Family extends our deepest sympathy with thoughts and prayers to you at this most difficult time. May the Lord bless you and keep you. With love.

Loren Winfrey

November 2, 2010

Mrs. Pinedo, We are so sorry for your loss. My son Tim was good friends with Emma. Tim says that she was always smiling. Our thought and prayers are with you.

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November 2, 2010

i am so sorry that emma died iknew her since last year she was a very cheerful and happy girl may god be with the pinedo family

Shannon Kaleher White

November 2, 2010

Darci, Charlie & The Pinedo Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Emma as a little girl. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Allison Koenig

November 2, 2010

Darci and Charlie - Our prayers are with you during this time. Emma will live on in our hearts and will follow you throughout your life. We are so sorry for you loss.

Jennifer Kempiak

November 2, 2010

Darci and Charlie,
Words cannot even begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. You are both in my and Natalie's prayers. I know how very much Natalie misses her friend.

Patti O'Malley

November 2, 2010

Darci and Charlie, I am so sorry for your loss. Words can not descirbe the pain we all feel for you. Just know you are loved by many. May God bless both of you and help keep you strong.

Densie Kloska

November 2, 2010

Darci and Charlie I am so sorry for your loss may God hold you close in this tragic time in your live my love to both of you.

Gomez, Ewing Family

November 2, 2010

Darci, Charlie and all the Pinedo family. I am heartbroken to hear about Emma. I am so glad I had the pleasure of knowing her when she went to Bower Elem. School. What a sweet girl she was. May God give you peace in this time of sorrow. Love you guys.
Teri, Caleb

Sharon Bivins

November 2, 2010

I will never forget Emma.Words can not express my feelings of your loss Prayers for you Darci and Charlie may the Lord carry you in the palm of his hand.

Chris Hamilton-Neilsen

November 2, 2010

The Hamilton family would like to extend their deepest condolences at the passing of Emma. I personally grew up with Mike and was so sad when he passed. I know how much you all loved Emma will pray for comfort and peace that only God can give you now.
Love to you in Christ Jesus,
Chris Hamilton-Neilsen and family

Janine Kreifels

November 2, 2010

To Darci and Charlie, "Emma brought happiness to everyone she met. She will be terribly missed. We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family." With love, Janine, John and Taylor

Ann and Mike Heath

November 2, 2010

She was an amazing, beautiful, silly,smart, outgoing, happy wonderful little girl. Our hearts are filled with beautiful memories of her. We love you Darci and Charlie...all our love to you

The Simons Family

November 2, 2010

Extending our deepest sympathy to the Pinedo Family and to all who knew and loved Emma.

Charlie, Erin, Sharon & Chuck Fisher

November 2, 2010

To Darci and Charlie,
We are heartbroken by your loss. You, Emma and Mike will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. With love,

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