Aleida Franklin (1967 ~ 2008)

The Franklin family is very appreciative of everyone's support and condolences throughout this difficult time.  Aleida was loved by so many people.  We wanted to share the obituary from the Dallas News:

Aleida Franklin, of Lewisville, TX passed away on Friday, September 12, 2008. She was born on May 16, 1967 in Chicago, IL to Tomas Ramos and Carmen Morales.  

Aleida loved to spend time with her family, scrapbooking, music, and photography.  She was employed with Tollefson, Bradley, Ball & Mitchell L.L.P as a legal administrative assistant.

She is survived by her husband Brandon Franklin of 8 years; daughter Isabella Noelle, son Joshua Reed; parents Tomas Ramos of Puerto Rico and Carmen Morales of Chicago, IL; sister Maritza Ramos and brother Stephen Ramos of Chicago, IL; cousin Sonia Avila and numerous extended family members in Chicago and Puerto Rico. She is also survived by her longtime friends, whom she called her spiritual sisters, Soraida Garcia, Jackie Acevedo, Araceli Cano.

Visitation will be from 2:00-6:00 p.m., Friday, September 19, 2008 at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home of Lewisville with private services being held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. for immediate family and close friends.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Franklin Family, 1201 Whitehorse Drive, Lewisville, TX 75077.

Comments

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Brandon, Joshua, Isabella ~

We who loved Aleida are continuing to lift you up in our prayers.

Every day, without fail, someone will be thinking of her as they glue photos to paper, remembering how she reached out and encouraged so many.

God Bless you all on this difficult day.

xo Debbie

[Heather Prins]

My condolences to your family, I will never ever forget her and I will honor her everyday.

[christiane]

my thoughts are with you. aleida will have a special place in my heart!! god bless you all!! hugs!!

[corinne delis]

thinking about her and you all today. God's garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best.

corinnexxx

[Allison Schubert]

Thinking about you all today...Brandon, Joshua, Bella, your friends from Chicago, and all the scrappy community.
Rest in Peace my sweet friend...I love and miss you.

[Michelle W.]

My thoughts and prayers are with your family every single day. I did not know Aleida, just a fellow scrapper. God Bless.

[Mariangeles_spain]

Sending prayers from Spain {heart}

Rest in peace precious angel...

[Lisa]

Thinking of you all today.

[tineke]

hugs

tineke

[Lisa]

Prayers going out to you all from PA.

[Anilu Magloire]

How I wish I could have been there... She was my dear friend and I am missing her like crazy.
She's been on my mind all day...

[Liz Ness]

Thanks so much for posting this. My continued prayers and thoughts to you and your family.

Love, Liz

[Chris Dodaj]

You have all been in my thoughts this past week, especially today.
I pray that God gives you strength during this difficult time.
My heart goes out to all of you.

[Christina]

I didn't know Aleida, but that doesn't matter. She is still in my prayers, just as her family is.

May God bless her and watch over your family at this time.

Peace.

[Sylvie Lichtenstein]

Even though Aleida and I did not have the time to really get to know each other because we had only recently 'met' at Studio Calico, I will never forget her. She was a kind, fun, vivacious, witty woman and such a loving Mom and wife. She taught me a lot through her posts on the boards and her blog, without even knowing it. Aleida and her family have been on my mind constantly this past week. I wish strength for Brandon, Joshua and Isabella during this very difficult time.

[Denise]

I am sure yesterday was a hard day for all. You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Sasha Farina]

I wish I was there. *hugs* Thank you for posting this. *hugs*

[Anne aka anniescraps]

I know Friday must have been the hardest of days and unfortunately more hard days to follow. Brandon, you and your children are in my prayers and thoughts. May Aleida's love gentle the your hurt with time.

[Ann (lfsgud)]

My heart goes out to you, Brandon, and to your two beautiful children. May the days ahead be filled with the wonderful memories you have of Aleida. I am a fellow Studio Calico friend, having never met Aleida in person. I feel as though I have just lost a dear friend. I know I am not alone.
God bless all of Aleida's family and close friends. We are all feeling your sorrow.

[don]

My condolences to the family and friends.

[don]

My condolences to the family and friends.

[don]

My condolences to the family and friends.

[don]

My condolences to the family and friends.

[Martina Luna-Liranzo]

Estaran en mis pensamientos.

[greetje van raalten]

My condolences to the family and friends.