https://www.silviagonzalez.org Remembering Silvia Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:57:51 +0000 https://www.silviagonzalez.org en https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Home Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:01:28 +0000 Remembering Silvia https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Home <img width="1433" height="1433" width_o="1433" height_o="1433" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0e23399500e84592cdd48e9d3569726ed8927a7c3a218b1ed19480e2557c13a5/square.png" data-mid="93368726" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0e23399500e84592cdd48e9d3569726ed8927a7c3a218b1ed19480e2557c13a5/square.png" /> Silvia Gonzalez Silvia passed away on20 December 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 73 years old. https://www.silviagonzalez.org/About Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:57:51 +0000 Remembering Silvia https://www.silviagonzalez.org/About About SilviaShe was the daughter of Roberto and Maria Olga Gonzalez. She was the mother of Michael Lenaghan and Regina Lenaghan-Messick. She was the mother-in-law of Emieke Geldof. She was a devoted and loving Abuela to Kima and Kalia Lenaghan. It’s difficult to sum up her life in just a few words. She was born in Cuba, and a refugee of the revolution. Over the course of her life she lived in Guines; Miami; New York City; Chicago; Philadelphia; Chantilly; Washington, D.C.; Chevy Chase; Miami Beach; Clearwater; Princeton; Toronto; Darfur; Albuquerque — and more. Her work was equally varied: UN translator; English teacher; assistant to the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates; assistant to Senator William F. Buckley; host of two local television programs in Miami; head of the federal government’s Cuban-Haitian Task Force in South Florida; consultant; magazine publisher; communications director for the Miami Zoo; regional program manager for World Vision Canada; education specialist for World Bank; country director for Humedica in Sudan; grant writer — and more. The second half of her life was increasingly dedicated to helping those who needed it the most. And with that her relationship to God became ever more important. She was a powerful woman of incredible energy. And she had an amazing ability to quickly create lasting friendships. It’s so hard to believe she’s gone. https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Photos-Parents Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:21:54 +0000 Remembering Silvia https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Photos-Parents <img width="2649" height="3922" width_o="2649" height_o="3922" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3451305fab26a8e408f39b182b9a6fdcb9fd23061560481c15f2af94ee55e6bd/Maria-Olga.jpeg" data-mid="93814774" border="0" alt="Maria Olga Gonzalez" data-caption="Maria Olga Gonzalez" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3451305fab26a8e408f39b182b9a6fdcb9fd23061560481c15f2af94ee55e6bd/Maria-Olga.jpeg" /> <img width="2464" height="3628" width_o="2464" height_o="3628" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/30fa11c5b37f1a9871d1de8a5c24ba5cc6405ec4ff62546d577bdff81f088bd9/Toto.jpeg" data-mid="93814771" border="0" alt="Roberto Gonzalez" data-caption="Roberto Gonzalez" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/30fa11c5b37f1a9871d1de8a5c24ba5cc6405ec4ff62546d577bdff81f088bd9/Toto.jpeg" /> https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Photos-Early-Cuba Sun, 03 Jan 2021 17:13:54 +0000 Remembering Silvia https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Photos-Early-Cuba <img width="2329" height="1536" width_o="2329" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/959cbb3ed369cfde5dc79b2b177140a5cb86f77bb644461f3e08a7956a7b4668/15E7C7A9-4DDF-4183-9201-2E5CA274AEB6.jpeg" data-mid="93772158" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/959cbb3ed369cfde5dc79b2b177140a5cb86f77bb644461f3e08a7956a7b4668/15E7C7A9-4DDF-4183-9201-2E5CA274AEB6.jpeg" /> <img width="1558" height="2040" width_o="1558" height_o="2040" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6c5fe87cc3bd86a45b0f11c592238a2cb0637053f6e68e7cee83a111d0f5c80b/Silvia-young-11.jpeg" data-mid="93823028" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6c5fe87cc3bd86a45b0f11c592238a2cb0637053f6e68e7cee83a111d0f5c80b/Silvia-young-11.jpeg" /> <img width="1536" height="2290" width_o="1536" height_o="2290" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d798c67139f88e7cf843fc468d802d46f29cefa2354bcbb75de2d56727f7586d/C8739E54-7F66-4C38-B7A3-01ADF6F49A07.jpeg" data-mid="93772162" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d798c67139f88e7cf843fc468d802d46f29cefa2354bcbb75de2d56727f7586d/C8739E54-7F66-4C38-B7A3-01ADF6F49A07.jpeg" /> <img width="1578" height="2049" width_o="1578" height_o="2049" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4ec4e9071631b0f94e1c476a4c7711d6249ac15ca28877c872fb6e1934e7fd45/DAC900EE-34B0-4801-B8D6-89353D4EA384.jpeg" data-mid="93772161" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4ec4e9071631b0f94e1c476a4c7711d6249ac15ca28877c872fb6e1934e7fd45/DAC900EE-34B0-4801-B8D6-89353D4EA384.jpeg" /> <img width="2048" height="1611" width_o="2048" height_o="1611" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/31497f8aff2f47867f4aa24f267767e85536572e57419323ae3386c9fcc733fe/60094696-18AC-4ACF-8D8C-5728FF048556.jpeg" data-mid="93772160" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/31497f8aff2f47867f4aa24f267767e85536572e57419323ae3386c9fcc733fe/60094696-18AC-4ACF-8D8C-5728FF048556.jpeg" /> <img width="1615" height="2049" width_o="1615" height_o="2049" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/36db4d8bcb1e33658d4ea3b476a33fd8df0ebb8b0faa323a4d3a8bdb8f9770fd/99BE2F32-ADCA-4EF3-B607-6C03ADA4FB8E.jpeg" data-mid="93772159" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/36db4d8bcb1e33658d4ea3b476a33fd8df0ebb8b0faa323a4d3a8bdb8f9770fd/99BE2F32-ADCA-4EF3-B607-6C03ADA4FB8E.jpeg" /> <img width="2024" height="1553" width_o="2024" height_o="1553" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e0f5dffaff555c8d69df88018a3cc54578d19852fc3e1de7b1b310a92eb42994/BEA29E46-96B4-442D-B00B-6ABD2BCCD799.jpeg" data-mid="93772163" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e0f5dffaff555c8d69df88018a3cc54578d19852fc3e1de7b1b310a92eb42994/BEA29E46-96B4-442D-B00B-6ABD2BCCD799.jpeg" /> https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Stories-Skip-Allcorn Sun, 03 Jan 2021 18:19:52 +0000 Remembering Silvia https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Stories-Skip-Allcorn Wow, what many memories! Miami, Atlanta, Princeton, Sudan, South America, Havana, Toronto, &nbsp; Albuquerque... Never a dull moment. I met Silvia in the 90’s when she started attending our Vision for a Christian Cuba meetings, later to become Echo-Cuba. She was a very active participant with her deep knowledge of Cuba, both from childhood to constant study. Quickly we recognized her passion for the underserved and underprivileged. We would talk at least once a month from then on. This passion for the poor never waned. To the point of abuse, her Spirit never let up. She was tireless in wanting to help people in their plight. I truly admired her tenacity. She loved her family. It was a joy to visit with her and Kima in Havana back in 2016. I could tell she was so excited to have her there. And I have tracked her book, having been asked to write the Preface, as she joyfully produced a family keepsake. I hope that it is being preserved, and I was hoping to see the finished product shortly. She was very excited about doing this with her granddaughters. And Michael, she loved you very much. And I thank you for being there for her, particularly in her final days on earth. I will miss Silvia. I will miss her lengthy calls. But I know we will catch up again one day. She is onto a new and exciting chapter. And I am sure God is getting an earful. — Skip Allcorn https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Photos-Early-Miami Sun, 03 Jan 2021 19:25:47 +0000 Remembering Silvia https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Photos-Early-Miami <img width="2558" height="1536" width_o="2558" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cfac17b3c5c6bc9e18cf78a98238cd2f60815da374a3a6ce20ff1e7a73f46e2c/07B22814-A3B9-4B34-AFB8-5FF2751A9FA6.jpeg" data-mid="93794883" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cfac17b3c5c6bc9e18cf78a98238cd2f60815da374a3a6ce20ff1e7a73f46e2c/07B22814-A3B9-4B34-AFB8-5FF2751A9FA6.jpeg" /> <img width="2570" height="1536" width_o="2570" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ad0f112be389c78a519112c15bda603af4af4ab0f74ac974921b6af582c68daa/BC33DDB3-A7D0-4451-A792-89C72D48AFFB.jpeg" data-mid="93797402" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ad0f112be389c78a519112c15bda603af4af4ab0f74ac974921b6af582c68daa/BC33DDB3-A7D0-4451-A792-89C72D48AFFB.jpeg" /> <img width="2661" height="1537" width_o="2661" height_o="1537" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/63b3a55129dc9f98ad3a94e9e083f51dffbf7eb8e8de2bd1fb228ddaf2b77ff3/62202E8D-D56A-4B88-B129-1E53C2BF8611.jpeg" data-mid="93789133" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/63b3a55129dc9f98ad3a94e9e083f51dffbf7eb8e8de2bd1fb228ddaf2b77ff3/62202E8D-D56A-4B88-B129-1E53C2BF8611.jpeg" /> <img width="3019" height="1777" width_o="3019" height_o="1777" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/debb299a92be929b0be9a7cb03dd111c12f8ae68eb08896eb287612a717a7449/Silvia-young-3.jpeg" data-mid="93823124" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/debb299a92be929b0be9a7cb03dd111c12f8ae68eb08896eb287612a717a7449/Silvia-young-3.jpeg" /> <img width="2210" height="1536" width_o="2210" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0d2292db129a1d95cb4f110116774daee0e262730245abd38980a3c66b6e873c/32ED817E-6DB9-4B47-A65A-D3A40DF4483F.jpeg" data-mid="93795653" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0d2292db129a1d95cb4f110116774daee0e262730245abd38980a3c66b6e873c/32ED817E-6DB9-4B47-A65A-D3A40DF4483F.jpeg" /> https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Stories-Sylvia Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:18:30 +0000 Remembering Silvia https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Stories-Sylvia My dear friend for almost forty years… we have shared so much together – the greatest joys and the most devastating losses. &nbsp;I am still struggling to fully accept the reality that you are no longer just a phone call or text away. You were always a champion of the underdog… bravely fighting for the rights and needs of those who are most vulnerable… forever shaped by your own experience as a newcomer and refugee. &nbsp;That was your way, using your own hardships to inspire your caring for others. &nbsp;Though you were plagued by your own health issues in recent years, you never lost your ability to enjoy a good book or share a good laugh. I am heartbroken that your life ended so far away from those you know and love… and am so grateful that God sent you Noberto, the warm-hearted nurse who stayed with you to the end. &nbsp;The light of the world just seems dimmer without you in it. &nbsp;I’m going to miss the shared excitement of exploring new ideas and possibilities with you… as well as reminiscing over past adventures. &nbsp;My heart aches imagining the world without you but find comfort imagining you reunited again with Amparo, Olgi and Toto celebrating the joy and peace of the heaven. Goodbye my dear friend… you will continue to live on in my heart... — Sylvia https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Photos-High-School Sun, 03 Jan 2021 20:45:35 +0000 Remembering Silvia https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Photos-High-School <img width="2852" height="1536" width_o="2852" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/db9449eea8dd03f014d1f67449376403cd69322d2e0db29a73401aeab36feb71/C18E61F3-BDE3-4C4F-A350-28741F947D1D.jpeg" data-mid="93795854" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/db9449eea8dd03f014d1f67449376403cd69322d2e0db29a73401aeab36feb71/C18E61F3-BDE3-4C4F-A350-28741F947D1D.jpeg" /> <img width="1450" height="906" width_o="1450" height_o="906" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/721a11cc092f547c2d1152c86c0ad0b7129394287a878432f18f34a5d9b57222/BD9C6C4A-E33C-4971-B6ED-4C27073AEE2F.jpeg" data-mid="93795898" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/721a11cc092f547c2d1152c86c0ad0b7129394287a878432f18f34a5d9b57222/BD9C6C4A-E33C-4971-B6ED-4C27073AEE2F.jpeg" /> <img width="1536" height="3202" width_o="1536" height_o="3202" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b158ccaf0ab6bd1c103b9a36407825bae200b0cb795b9a36a11c7c266e7530fd/81D3E141-5AD4-4D6F-916D-C91E5881C660.jpeg" data-mid="93815960" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b158ccaf0ab6bd1c103b9a36407825bae200b0cb795b9a36a11c7c266e7530fd/81D3E141-5AD4-4D6F-916D-C91E5881C660.jpeg" /> <img width="1536" height="2397" width_o="1536" height_o="2397" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2ba84906f2bbb93ed73e155a957a244e2f742adc28ad8ea13442d004749d4edd/53EE729D-3E51-434C-A57A-14E4EF378E94.jpeg" data-mid="93815899" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2ba84906f2bbb93ed73e155a957a244e2f742adc28ad8ea13442d004749d4edd/53EE729D-3E51-434C-A57A-14E4EF378E94.jpeg" /> <img width="2362" height="1536" width_o="2362" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/563161e22a19546c8ce36d5bc5321eddd2ac4542d20f67c5801f8ab3de490bcd/A8585755-67A7-4FF6-9120-5E8A7161D37C.jpeg" data-mid="93797300" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/563161e22a19546c8ce36d5bc5321eddd2ac4542d20f67c5801f8ab3de490bcd/A8585755-67A7-4FF6-9120-5E8A7161D37C.jpeg" /> <img width="2703" height="1536" width_o="2703" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f9d6967b1080d1cc6f8345604fcf95d68e5d651ef2443a721b0b701c747345e1/C1D6BBEC-05EC-476B-89BA-B5FC70DFF01A.jpeg" data-mid="93795863" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f9d6967b1080d1cc6f8345604fcf95d68e5d651ef2443a721b0b701c747345e1/C1D6BBEC-05EC-476B-89BA-B5FC70DFF01A.jpeg" /> <img width="1536" height="2292" width_o="1536" height_o="2292" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/eac4dea04c20318e1b8971b50da2e038a24c0db047c047b17d6b82a5c2fc1141/9C927BAD-1D0B-47DC-9256-252B1A153640.jpeg" data-mid="93795856" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/eac4dea04c20318e1b8971b50da2e038a24c0db047c047b17d6b82a5c2fc1141/9C927BAD-1D0B-47DC-9256-252B1A153640.jpeg" /> <img width="2048" height="1591" width_o="2048" height_o="1591" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f17d562600fb869db548b4607a78f4771976b022a70d0945148d7468624e7ce1/2B189BCD-8404-4A8B-9091-980ED5FE2D6D.jpeg" data-mid="93795881" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f17d562600fb869db548b4607a78f4771976b022a70d0945148d7468624e7ce1/2B189BCD-8404-4A8B-9091-980ED5FE2D6D.jpeg" /> <img width="1253" height="1405" width_o="1253" height_o="1405" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3b28cc8fd226b95630a33906b778a3284febcc60cf77e810b708aa66a91276f2/77A7EA42-ED18-4784-9730-177F75615E76.jpeg" data-mid="93795892" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3b28cc8fd226b95630a33906b778a3284febcc60cf77e810b708aa66a91276f2/77A7EA42-ED18-4784-9730-177F75615E76.jpeg" /> https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Stories-Elvira Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:38:54 +0000 Remembering Silvia https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Stories-Elvira This is an intricate moment for me to write about Silvia because it seems too surreal. &nbsp;This is just a short version of our friendship because it is too lengthy to cover. I met Silvia over 23 years ago, from the time we began communicating we were connected. &nbsp;It felt as if we knew each other for years. &nbsp;We became closer as we shared our life experiences, we cried, we laughed then dived into plantain chips and Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Silvia was a “go getter” always busy working on many projects. She was courageous, full of enthusiasm, and passion for her work. She enjoyed helping others, pushing them to the max ensuring their goals are accomplished. I will forever miss my friend; she holds an exceptional place in my heart and life. “Sleep my dear friend until we meet again in Our Father God’s house.” I LOVE YOU Silvia. — Elvira https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Photos-Wedding-Chik Sun, 03 Jan 2021 17:22:00 +0000 Remembering Silvia https://www.silviagonzalez.org/Photos-Wedding-Chik <img width="1721" height="1709" width_o="1721" height_o="1709" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d8964a61235ef35ecfab2f614b6d96f7bde4e0275e31154989503d9d79b18df2/777161CA-AC44-4535-97FD-1B24E7C83DF6.jpeg" data-mid="93772724" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d8964a61235ef35ecfab2f614b6d96f7bde4e0275e31154989503d9d79b18df2/777161CA-AC44-4535-97FD-1B24E7C83DF6.jpeg" /> <img width="1706" height="1739" width_o="1706" height_o="1739" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/be8767a637cb363c5eb4ce3f5ca6968b5fba5afa1f1c165b6e679cbcbbd85e5d/6F7C2C3C-546D-41A2-A40C-5321EEDB191C.jpeg" data-mid="93791457" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/be8767a637cb363c5eb4ce3f5ca6968b5fba5afa1f1c165b6e679cbcbbd85e5d/6F7C2C3C-546D-41A2-A40C-5321EEDB191C.jpeg" /> <img width="1667" height="1644" width_o="1667" height_o="1644" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b48b5f925b46d889063b74cd03e666e3974eb149affeea3a905504aa1808feb2/6A23DA85-B339-4871-8E81-1C7016BEC395.jpeg" data-mid="93772734" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b48b5f925b46d889063b74cd03e666e3974eb149affeea3a905504aa1808feb2/6A23DA85-B339-4871-8E81-1C7016BEC395.jpeg" /> <img width="1288" height="1634" width_o="1288" height_o="1634" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ef4f722849afb184a936aad8afe1c4cffa64fa451f24b284b62b0a862ae9c55e/C7A93B1B-5333-4716-B46B-9D4DFCB0EE10.jpeg" data-mid="93791455" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ef4f722849afb184a936aad8afe1c4cffa64fa451f24b284b62b0a862ae9c55e/C7A93B1B-5333-4716-B46B-9D4DFCB0EE10.jpeg" />