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Ledesma, Oralia "LaLa"

March 28, 1936 –
 January 5, 2016

Obituary

Grandma is a word of comfort to some, but when you say it and use it to describe our Grandma it’s a word that describes a person of forgiveness, honesty and unconditional love. Oralia “Lala” Ledesma, 79 years old joined our Heavenly Father and husband Enrique on January 5, 2016 with the love of those she loved around her. Oralia Jimenez was born March 28, 1936 in Los Ebanos, Texas to Roman and Paula Jimenez. She met her future husband Enrique Ledesma and relocated to Frisco, Texas in 1967 where they raised their family and called home. While in Frisco she worked for Hutson Industries and Frisco I.S.D.. Staying true to her faith and her Catholic school upbringing she became a member of St. Francis of Assisi for the past 50 years. As a member she donated her time to Frisco Resale and events throughout the church. Grandma never judged, but instead welcomed everyone as family and into her home where you always had a home cooked meal. A home which gave you a feeling of what a home is, filled with love and piece of mind because for even one day you knew and know love. Oralia is survived by her children Yolanda Gonzalez of Frisco, Eduardo Ledesma of Frisco, Gerardo Ledesma of Celina and Imelda Garcia of Frisco also by her twin sister Guadalupe Jimenez of Tioga, Maria Elena Oranday of Collinsville and brother Lionel Jimenez of San Carlos, Texas. 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Oralia is proof that angels are real and now she’s showed us we’ve earned her as our guardian angel as she joins her true love as they sit together on the porch of the home of our Heavenly Father. Viewing will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Frisco on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with Mass at 1:00 PM, followed by reception. The family has asked that instead of flowers, donations can be made to St. Francis Catholic Church in Oralia Ledesma’s name. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    Gracie Jimenez-Ayala
    7 Jan 2016
    11:27am

    Our Thoughts and Prayer Are With You’ll…
    “Those we Love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday”.

    Oscar and Gracie Ayala

    Lynda Humbarger
    7 Jan 2016
    11:26pm

    I know your hearts are broken to lose this wonderful mother. She was so kind and so sweet. My thoughts and prayers sent your way.

    Lynda Humbarger

    Frances Rodriguez
    12 Feb 2016
    1:27pm

    My tia Lala was a special lady. She alalways had open arms for all of my brothers and sisters. I can say that wwe all loved her and respected her. W We were always happy to see her because she always had a smile .
    She made us feel very important. We always told our mom that we loved her. She would smile. My condolences to all the family my prayers are with you .Love you always.

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"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
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"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
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