Virtual Altar Project & Zoom Service Celebration! (Nov. 2)

Unity of Nashville

A Unity Remembrance Project

CELEBRATING THE DEAD

Virtual Altar Photo Gallery/Video Project & Zoom Service Celebration

Cats, Greece, caviar, Orthodox days guidebook, as her beloved grandma, literature, La Callas, laughing, gardens, Clash of Clan, ... so many things she loved. We will all remember her formidable joy when happy and free. (France Dorrmann)
Alexiou Alexio Xenidis Ismène Le Berre

My Mama, Gen was kind, had a wonderful creative mind and a great sense of humor! She introduced me to Unity/Daily Word. She never lost her childlike sense of the world! Always an adventure. She was very supportive of me always even if she didn't think I should be an actress. (Jean Scott - Unity on the North Shore)
Genevieve Scott

Warm and loving person who adored children and animals. A very gentle person who was witty and often hilariously funny. I miss her! (Carol Larson - Unity on the North Shore)
Virginia McMichael

Dancer, singer, performer and devoted Catholic; Ana Maria Valencia born July 21 1919 (-2016) loved all things musical, vibrant and colorful. As a mother of 8, grandmother of 20 and great-grandmother of 30 - FAMILY was her proudest joy! ~TQM welamelo (Marina Alvarez - Unity on the North Shore)
Ana Maria Valencia

My dad was a Milwaukee police officer who died of liver cancer when he was 38 years old. Greatly missed on the earthly plane. (Victoria Riekkoff Weiley)
Roger Riekkoff

Kevin loved cooking and weightlifting, a had a smile that lit up any room he entered! (Kim-Char Meredith - Unity in Naperville)
Kevin Char

My grandparents enjoyed planting a garden and traveling to see their kids in AZ and CO. I was their favorite Granddaughter and lived just down the street from them. (JP Price - Unity in Naperville)
Grandma and Popo

Remembering my grandma (Romell), my dad (Bob), my brother (Mark) and my daughter(Andrea). Forever remembered, always loved. (Kim Hope Cerveny - Unity in Naperville)
Mi Familia - Kim Hope Cerveney

My mom was one of the bravest women I knew. She thought us to respect those who were not able to defend themselves and to advocate for them. Many times my mom would bring a person or a couple to our home who didn't have a place to live or who was in transition. Her heart was filled with love and innocence. I LOVE you so much! (Gabriela Rivero - Unity on the North Shore)
Teresa de Jesús Meza

A true and honorable man of God. (Sonia Solano)
Carmelo Cordero

Pina was a natural talent, a soulful singer, a lover of music and dance, a surrogate mother to many, a fierce yet sweet woman who poured love and light to everyone whoever crossed her path. (Patricia Ortega - Unity Chicago)
Josefina "Pina" Ortega

Ed and June were such loving people. They accepted me into their family with open arms. (JP Price - Unity in Naperville)
Ed and June Holly

He enjoyed everything about life. From the abyss of a daily heroin addict at 11, to my beloved for 15 years and everything in between, he lived life. (Kelly Isola)
Frank Smith

My little brother (Susan Heine - Unity of Ft Wayne)
Tom

Andrea was the sweetest, most loving daughter in the world. She gave her all in everything she did. (Kim Hope Cerveny - Unity in Naperville)
Andrea

My sister-in-law loved her family more than anything. She was a great cook and loved a party! I miss her! (Karen Hernandez - Unity in Naperville)
Pat Serrano

From his namesake BBQ restaurant in Evanston, Hecky Powell fed hungry students and the Chicago Bulls, and counseled high schoolers, mayors, a governor and a young Barack Obama. He lived by Unity principles, calling forth the blessings and surmounting challenges with steadfast fast in the One power and presence.
Hecky Powell

My Dad was a witty, intelligent, gifted writer. He told me I could be anything I wanted to be and he demonstrated in life a heart for the underdog and fairness for all. (Cindy Blank - Unity in Naperville)
Martin Blank

Best friend and teacher of generosity. I will miss this dear and essential teacher and cheerleader in my life. (Eileen Patra - Spiritual Life Center)
Jan Smith

My beloved brother was so funny that he always had everyone laughing. He was such a bright and brilliant light and a great musician. And his knowledge of all sorts of things caught you by surprise. I always appreciated his zest for life and fun. (Christina Garza - Unity on the North Shore)
Bobby Moore

This is my mother, Donna, holding my brother Darren soon after he was born in 1967. My mom was a kind person who loved laughing with her brother and was a musical genius who played piano like an angel. Although she passed away more than 25 years ago, we just lost our brother Darren this year. I pray they are together again. (Dawn Haney - Unity Oak Park)
Donna Haney

My abuelita was the most special person to me. She loved abundantly and unconditionally. She was a great Puerto Rican cook and enjoyed making all the favorites for us - arroz con gondules, pernil, flan. We loved her beyond words and miss her everyday. She lived to 97 years old! (Kristin Velazquez Kenefick - Unity on the North Shore)
Mercedes Velazquez "Abuelita"

Darren was a brother to me and David, Laura's husband, Bill and Donna's son, Linus and Ben's uncle, a great musician, a devoted teacher, a lover of travel, a hilarious impersonator, and much much more. As an expert on Spanish linguistics, I know you will appreciate this special Dia de los Muertos tribute. We will always love you Darren. (Dawn Haney - Unity of Oak Park)
Darren Haney

Al was a loving and giving spirit to family, friends and strangers in all ways. He loved baseball--especially the Chicago Cubs. (Sharon Dziubski - Unity in Naperville)
Alan Oslick Kazda

My Mother had a great sense of humor and loved to tell jokes. She loved her grand children more than life. (Karen Hernandez - Unity in Naperville)
Lois Demmon

Edward was a faithful and supportive husband. He had a keen mind and kind heart. He was generous with his affection and attention, and always looked beyond the shortcomings of others, focusing on their goodness instead. (Kurt Condra - Unity on the North Shore)
Edward Steppuhn

David Wehrle my son. Don't sweat the small stuff! (Lois Wehrle)
David Wehrle

Jaun and Luz had an infectious energy. They loved life, jazz music, good food, their family, dry wit & each-other. (Corin Herrera)
Jaun y Luz Sabala Grandpa & Granny

She enjoyed creating beauty in so many ways, she was special because she was so lovable and beautiful. (Susan Hoffmann - Unity in Naperville)
Julie Hoffmann - Stewart

Francis was a gifted painter and artist, and a sweet, loving person. He always appreciated irony, silliness and the absurd. He was a gourmet cook and he loved hunting and fishing with his father. I miss you my little brother! (Danette Herath - Unity in Naperville)
Francis (Frank) Johansen

My mom, most giving person I’ve ever known! She always wanted a “yellow Bug”, two years before she transitioned her dream came true and she bought a yellow Volkswagen and put eye lashes on it, drove it all over Hemet, CA . She gave even in this way, she gave joy to all who saw her in her bright yellow bug, batting its eyelashes at them. (Cammi Lance - Unity in Naperville)
Nancy Lindstrom

(Posted by Fernando Sandoval-Salgado - Unity on the North Shore)
Maria Isabel and Timoteo

My beloved father, Luis Alonso La Luz, who was a responsible and courageous being. He was our rock in times of severe challenges. Thank you! [Olga Haydee La Luzd - Unity on the Northshore]
Luis Alonso La Luz

(Susan Rittenhouse - Unity in Naperville)
Connie Johnson

3 short months on this earth but forever in our hearts. (Priscilla Florence - Unity on the North Shore)
Eesa Rose Price

My Dad, a very conflicted gay man born in the 1940’s. Had he been born in this era of time, his life would have been completely different!! Despite it all though, he was a compassionate man and had a hilarious, off the wall humor I adored! He transitioned in 1991, part of the early wave of AIDS casualties, and my time with him was way too short! A unique and wonderful guy!! (Cammi Lance - Unity in Naperville)
Lou Lance

For my parents Martin and Renee. (Ardyth Krause - Unity in Naperville)
Martin and Renee

Beloved kid brother Jim Richards devoted to Jane and musical instrument repair magician! (Tom Richards - Unity on the North Shore)
Jim Richards

My dad loved football and a great glass of white wine. Despite his parents' objections, he made it onto his HS football team, and earned a scholarship to play football at Notre Dame in the 40's. He loved to tell stories and jokes and laughed a lot. (Kristin Velazquez Kenefick - Unity on the North Shore)
Ed Kenefick "Fast Eddie"

My late husband was easygoing, fun loving, kind, warm, and generous. He always saw the good in people. He loved architecture, movies, friends and family, and a good time. (Carol Larson - Unity on the North Shore)
Berger Larson

Actor and frequent volunteer at Unity. (Susan Heine - Unity of Ft Wayne)
Robert

(JP Price - Unity in Naperville)
Travis Martin Boyer

Nancy was dedicated to young children and loved anything floral. Christopher respected nature to the utmost as an intrepid adventurer. Jo remained a joyful positive person as she saw those qualities in others through her 9 decades. Mildred loved a good book as an avid reader while her husband, Clyde, captured the world's natural beauty in his photography. (Sharon Meyers - Unity on the North Shore)
Meyers-Yost Family

I think dad found it hard to enjoy things. Yet being a pilot and traveling the world was profoundly meaningful. He was brilliant and loved learning, and eventually learned to tell his family how much he loved us too. <3 (Kelly Isola)
Andrew Isola

She was a strong woman who raised us 4, and taught me and my sister how to be strong independent women. (Melinda Buehring - Unity in Naperville)
May Guy Steadman

Tom Pabst loved his family, the two Lucy’s, and the horse races. He went to just about every sporting event of Little Lucy’s. Miss you Dad. (Lucy Pabst - Unity on the North Shore)
Tom Pabst

Lucy Pabst, Sr. or Big Lucy lived her life as a nurse, wife, grandmother, and mother. She was special because of her love of giving. (Lucy Pabst - Unity on the North Shore)
Lucrecia C. Pabst

(Melinda Buehring - Unity in Naperville)
Hunter M Steadman Sr.

In honor of a wise,powerful,kind woman and friend. (Vicki Levinson - Unity on the North Shore)
Kerry Speed

Teacher of living every moment to the fullest, an example of living in and spreading joy in the midst of grief. Eileen Patra - Spiritual Life Center)
Patrick R. DeRosia

My grandmother was the most loving woman. But she was also a fierce and fiesty little thing. I miss her dearly. But I am grateful for all my time with her and all she taught me about spiritual strength. I carry her always in my heart. (Christina Garza - Unity on the North Shore)
Marina Robledo

This is my father Peter Meredith. He was a fun loving, skater, surfer, free diver, music lover and professional wood finisher/re-finisher who passed away at the age of 53 in 2010. He frequently took my brother and I on weekend adventures while we lived on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. He was a goofball and I miss his sense of humor. (Parker Meredith - Unity in Naperville)
Peter Meredith

My sister, my friend, my go to person, the glue that held our family together. She taught me strength, resilience, and self-confidence. She is one of my greatest heroes and I am fortunate to have shared life and family with her. (Eileen Patra - Spiritual Life Center)
Jane Simon

My Grandparents on my father's side with my daughter (Ardyth Krause - Unity in Naperville)
Gussie and Doug

He loved nature. (Melinda Buehring - Unity in Naperville)
Art Buehring

Mom's greatest joy was in giving - she was always thinking about others and what would bring them joy. She loved life, always did her best, too often thought herself "less than" and was a bright shining light in the lives of everyone who knew her. (Sharon Ketchum - Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing)
Elleen Loretta Russell

My loving grandmother. (Melinda Buehring - Unity in Naperville)
Hattie Myrtle Guy

This is my Daddy who has been gone many years. He was the best Dad ever and I miss him so much! (Karen Hernandez - Unity in Naperville)
Billy Demmon

Dr Blake in life was an amazing teacher, friend, and family man. In Spirit, he continues to lay the foundation for compassion, empathy and love to all who speak his name. (Anicia Blake - Renaissance Unity)
Dr. Eric Blake Sr.

My father, a navy veteran from WW2, was a harsh and remote man, however, he showed a soft spot for my mother. His love for my mother showed us what a happy marriage could be. He was always financially generous and responsible. Witty, funny, loving, sensitive, kind! I could feel my mother’s intense love for my sister and me. She was such a warm, good person! (Carol Larson - Unity on the North Shore)
James McMichael and Virginia McMichael

My late husband Ken (Ardyth Krause - Unity in Naperville)
Ken Krause

My brother Carl (2013) and my sister, Cindy (2011) who transitioned during the past decade. I take time today and every day to hold them close and they are forever in my heart. (Sue Rio - Unity in Naperville)
Carl and Cindy

Tom B, my dad. God family self! (Lois Wehrle)
Tom B

A Celebration for Loved Ones Who Have Passed.

We want YOU to submit a photo of someone you would like to celebrate and along with a sentence or two about what they loved about living.

We will create a slideshow video and webpage photo gallery that will be posted here on our “Virtual Altar” for you to share with friends and family.

Contributing to this project is simple. The button below will take you to a form where you can upload a photo and the text you would like to go along with it.

Fill out the form and hit “Submit” then you are done!

Nov 2, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time

Come join the first annual Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead Virtual Celebration Service and Community Altar sponsored by Great Lakes Unity Region (GLUR). Día de Muertos is a Mexican holiday focused on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember those who have died to help support the spiritual journey of those departed as well as those left living and grieving. Day of the Dead gives us the opportunity to share across cultures and traditions to honor those we love.

Come share in the ZOOM service on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 6pm CST/7pm EST. There will be prayer, meditation, music, special readings, and more. Featured contributors include Rev. Glenda Walden (Unity Fort Wayne), Rev. Kurt Condra, and Rev. Christina Garza (Unity North Shore).

Our vocalist for the evening will be Patricia Ortega. Come with your face painted, traditional costume, food dishes to virtually share, or build a home altar for show and tell.

There will be a virtual altar/ofrenda for you to share pictures and memories of your loved ones. Offerings can include pictures, flowers, poems, writings, sacred objects, or whatever you are moved to share.

Who are your dearly departed? What did your loved ones enjoy? Share it with us on the GLUR community ofrenda/altar!

Register for the Zoom Service Below

You will receive an email the day before the event with a link to join the Zoom call. Please register early so we can anticipate technical requirements. Thank you!

Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone (optional)
If you would like a text notification to remind you of this event please provide your phone number.

Learn more about the "Day of the Dead" and it's cultural significance.

Virtual Altar Submission Form

Name of the deseased you wish to celebrate*
Please type this name exactly as you would like it to appear in the video.
What photo should we use to honor your loved one?*
A sentence or two describing what your loved one enjoyed in life and how they were special. (optional)
Your Name*
First Last
Your Email*
Are you part of a Unity community? If yes, which one?

Having Trouble with the form? Please email your submission to parker@unityinnaperville.org.