Dolores De Leon Guerrero Cepeda

Dolores (Lole) DeLeon Guerrero Cepeda, was born December 17, 1947 on the beautiful Island of Saipan. She left her family whom she loved dearly to be with our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ on July 9, 2018. Dolores has been a part of “The Door” church in Lakewood, Washington for 15 years. She is fondly known as “Grandma” in her church. She gave her life to Jesus on Valentine’s Day of 1995 and continued to serve God faithfully since. She loved God with all her heart, mind, body and soul. She instilled God’s love and faithfulness into her children; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. When walking became difficult she would often say that she will save her strength for church days. She treasured reading her bible and praying for her family and friends daily. She enjoyed talking to family members near & far. She would always make countless phone calls to her family and friends at all hours of the day. Yes, even at 2 or 3 in the morning. It was a must! She enjoyed playing Bingo & Cards, primarily “Power”, occasionally she would go to the casinos, to eat and play her all-time favorite “Jade Monkey” as well as searching for her long-lost friends and family members on Facebook! Grandma was always a generous loving person. She would give you her last dollar, if she knew you needed it. She did not have much to give; but with the little she did have; she always shared. She was always very thoughtful of others, putting their needs before her own. She always saw the good in people, even when they have mistreated her, yes even her own family. She was not the kind of person who held grudges towards anyone. She was a true blessing and we are grateful for all the Lord has done in her life. As she entered the heavenly gates in paradise, she was greeted by her loving parents: Gregorio Torres Cepeda (FamilianGoyu) & Ana Deleon Guerrero (FamilianNong) Cepeda. Her brothers, sisters and in laws: Lorenzo (Larry) Cepeda, Francisco (Frank) & Fe Cepeda, Roman & Lydia Cepeda, Jesus (Chu) Cepeda, Merced (Che) Cepeda, Jose Reyes and Manuel Sablan. Precious memories and love will forever remain with her surviving siblings & spouses: Carmen (Mami) Reyes (Florida), Consolacion (Chong) Sablan (Saipan), Lutmina (Mina) &Helasio (Helas)Decherong (Washington), Soledad (Daling) & Jose (Joe) Ocampo (Florida), and Vicente (Ben) & Sue Cepeda (Florida). She is greatly loved and missed by her seven children, their spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Doris C & Benjamin Pangelinan, El Paso, TX Renee (Nae) Castro , Renato (Boy) & Andrea Capistrano , Benjie Pangelinan , Cindy P. & Craig Guevara Eric & Jenna Pangelinan and Frank & Noreen P. Babauta Sophie C & Rusty Pierpoint, Reno, NV Robert (Rob) Taimanglo , Albert (Dun) & Coreen Taimanglo and Troy &Lani Pangelinan , Brian Pierpoint, Brandi Pierpoint Joann C & Roland Abisia, Yigo, GU Raymond (Ray) C & Martina (Tina) Hocog, Dededo, GU Ronald (Ron) , Joseph (Joe) and Rayna Hocog Joseph (Joe) & Rebecca (Becky) Hocog, Yigo, GU Shellieann, Pia Joy, Dolorean , Ryan & Nevaeh Hocog Jessica C & Danny Nego, Spanaway, WA Daniel & Veronica Nego , Bertrana (Nan) N. & Eric Taisapic, Derek & Kylee Nego , Dannica (Nica) Nego Cecil (Cil) &Rosevin Dela Cruz, Lakewood, WA Guillermo (Bong), Isaiah & Jacob Dela Cruz Care Takers/Family Support: Linda Toves, Josie Crudo, Pam Ballard, Amber (Franciscan Hospice CNA), St. Joseph’s (Tacoma, WA) hospital nurses & staff on the 8th and 10th floor. Long Time Friends: Rosalia Petros (CA), Geraldine Davis (NY), Elaine Taisapic (CA) Additionally, she is survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and her church family - The Door Lakewood, WA. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS On behalf of the family of Dolores DLG Cepeda, a heartfelt thank you for all your prayers and support during this difficult season in our lives. Especially to those who came and supported the family with your gift of time and presence. To Sister Pam Ballard for coming and praying and reading the Bible to Grandma almost every day. Secondly, to Frank & Noreen Babauta, Jesse & Deb Pangelinan for all their support during our Momma’s hospital stay & hospice care. Although, our momma was never able to formally thank you for all your time, all the delicious meals you made our family and most of all the love and support that you all provided. Lastly, we are truly blessed as a family to have the following people assist in a wonderful Celebration of Life for our Momma: Frank & Noreen Jesse & Deb Chris and Rosanna Duenas & Crew Alfred Quintanilla & Family Frank and Mary Concepcion Shayne Guevara & Aileen Baltizar Sly Techur To Everyone: from the bottom of our hearts - Un Dangkulo Na Si Yu’usMa’ase. Viewing and Celebration of Life will be held at Edwards Memorial 11020 South Tacoma Way Lakewood, Washington 98499 on July 21st 2018 starting at 11:00am. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.” Arrangements by Edwards Memorial, Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories. 253-566-1008