Lorena Weathers

Lorena Weathers, nee Garcia Chanocua, age 42, of Belleville, IL, born on January 2, 1981 in Mexico City, MX, died on Monday June 19, 2023 in Scottsdale, AZ.

Lorena was the owner operator of La Tienda International in St. Louis, MO for the past three years. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother and dedicated to her many friends and customers.

Lorena was preceded in death by her mother, Ofelia Jimenez. She is survived by her husband, David S. Weathers, whom she married on November 22, 2010; her children, Jose (Desire) Morales, of Cahokia Height, IL, Linda (Brandon) Metzger of St. Louis, MO, Pedro Dominguez of St. Louis, MO, and David A. “Little D” Weathers of Belleville, IL; her father, Jose Garcia of Fairmont City, IL; and her brothers, Manuel Delgado and Jesus “Chuy” Chanocua, both of Copándaro, Michoacán, MX. She is also survived by her loving extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Kassly Mortuary, Ltd., Fairview Heights, IL.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Kassly Mortuary, Ltd., Fairview Heights, IL, with Father Jim Fee, O.M.I., officiating. 

Funeral services will also be held in Copándaro, Michoacán, MX, with burial to follow in Panteon Municipal de Copandaro de Galeana, Michoacán, MX.     

Lorena tenía solo 42 años y era una persona increíble, amorosa y amable con todos los que conocía. Fue una madre dedicada a los cuatro hijos que dejó atrás. Siempre apoyó y animó a sus hijos, y siempre estuvo a su lado cuando la necesitaron. Lorena siempre tuvo el sueño de ser dueña de un negocio, y se dedicó a una tienda internacional durante 7 años, trabajando encargada para cumplir su objetivo. Hace 3 años, el sueño de su vida se hizo realidad y finalmente pudo comprar la tienda. Lorena poseía y operaba apasionadamente La Tienda International, donde era la cara de su negocio. Sus amigos, familiares y clientes están desconsolados y conmocionados por la repentina noticia de su fallecimiento. Tenía una sonrisa que podía iluminar una habitación oscura, si alguna vez tuviste un mal día, muchos dirían que hablar con ella hacía que ese mal día fuera un poco más mejor.

Lorena viajó recientemente a Phoenix, Arizona desde su casa en Illinois, donde falleció inesperadamente. Estamos recaudando dinero para cubrir los costos de devolver a Lorena de Arizona a Illinois, donde sus amigos y familiares puedan honrarla. El sueño de Lorena siempre fue descansar junto a su madre en México. Después de que tengamos su funeral en Illinois, enviaremos a Lorena a México para su lugar de descanso final. Lorena siempre estaba tratando de ayudar a todos los que podía, y ahora estamos pidiendo su ayuda. Los costos inminentes son significativos, y les pedimos a todos que busquen en sus corazones hacer una contribución, ya sea grande o pequeña, todo ayuda. Gracias y que Dios los bendiga a todos.

Lorena was only 42 years old and an amazing, loving, kind person to everyone that she met. She was a dedicated mother to the four children that she left behind. She was always supportive of and encouraging to her children, and she was always by their side whenever they needed her. Lorena always had a dream of owning a business, and she dedicated herself to an international store for 7 years, working diligently to meet her goal. Three years ago, her lifelong dream came true and she was finally able to purchase the store. Lorena passionately owned and operated La Tienda International, where she was the face of her business. Her friends, family, and customers are all heartbroken and shocked by the sudden news of her passing. She had a smile that could light up a dark room, if you ever had a bad day many would say talking to her made that bad day a little bit better.

Lorena recently traveled to Phoenix, Arizona from her home in Illinois where she unexpectedly passed away. We are raising money to cover the costs of returning Lorena from Arizona back to Illinois, where she can be honored by her friends and family. Lorena's dream was always to be laid to rest alongside her mother in Mexico. After we have her funeral service in Illinois, we will be sending Lorena to Mexico for her final resting place. Lorena was always trying to help everyone that she could, and now we are asking for your help. The impending costs are significant, and we are asking you all to find it in your hearts to make a contribution, whether big or small, everything helps. Thank you and may God bless you all.

Contributions may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/f/en-memoria-de-lorena-in-memory-of-lorena

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