Isabel Lagunas
November 09, 2012
Isabel Lagunas, 86, passed away peacefully November 9, 2012, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. She was born February 23, 1926, in Des Moines, to Simon and Carmen Alatorre. She graduated from Lincoln High School, and retired from Dun and Bradstreet after more than 30 years of service.
Isabel loved to cook and work in her garden. She was a wonderful listener and will always be remembered for her unconditional love and bright smile.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Lupe Rivera; daughters, Raynae (David) Kitsis and Patty (Tom) Ortega; grandchildren, Danielle and Leah Kitsis, and Tommy, Jimmy, and Katie Ortega; along with many nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymundo; her parents; and brothers, Joseph and Carlos Alatorre.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, with the Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road in Des Moines, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Isabel.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Hazel Garcia
11/13/2012
Raynae, I'm so sorry to hear about Isabel. She was such a sweet woman filled with love and kindness, and a wonderful Mother to you and a special Grandmother to Danielle and Leah. I know you all have a lot of good memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Beaman
11/13/2012
Isabel was one of the reasons I love this neighborhood so much - I never saw her without a smile on her face, and she always waved whenever she saw me. She was a wonderful lady, and I know you'll all miss her dearly. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Marquita Marrero & Mary Guzman
11/09/2012
Raynae, I am so sorry for your loss. I let my Aunt Mary know. She said she had tried to call her several times but no answer and she didn't have anyone's cell phone. She just wanted to see how she was doing.