My aunt Cenny was a very private person and she would have absolutely hated knowing I was going to post about her in Social Media. She was so private that in order to protect her family from suffering she kept it to her self she had been facing a terrible fight with cancer. However, she is gone, she has been gone for 365 long days and today in the first anniversary of her passing it was only right for me to celebrate the great woman she was.
Some would say she lost her battle against a cancer I didn’t even know she had, but it was the complete opposite, she won because it can no longer make her suffer.
Tia Cenny loved me unconditionally and I loved her back the same way. She was more than my aunt, she was my mentor, cheerleader and overall a really important role model. There hasn’t been one day I haven’t thought about her, shared issues I may be facing and somehow hearing her voice giving me advice on what to do. She always helped her family and loved her soulmate uncle Larry wholeheartedly.
This is my favorite picture of us, because it shows her amazing smile and reflects the love we had for each other.
Miss you very much Tia, and I hope wherever you are you can be certain you are still the guiding light for many of us.
Love you always, your sobrina Claudia “Rosa”
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My condolences to Cenny's husband Larry, and all her family and friends.
I first met Cenny when I moved to Panama in 2010 to work on the Panama Canal Expansion Program. Larry was my colleague and the first person to host my husband Tim and I when we were touring the construction site during my reconnaissance visit before I officially took the role. We soon met Cenny and she and I clicked immediately. As two Latino women married to American men, we had a lot in common yet also knew and looked forward to discovering a lot more about each other. One of my fondest memories of her was when she and Larry hosted me for Thanksgiving celebrations during 2011. By then our friendship had grown and I felt so at home in their home that it remains one of my most memorable and happy Thanksgivings ever. Cenny was smart, funny, kind, generous...I feel very lucky to have known her and shared life in Panama with her and Larry - a couple whose love and respect for each other, people and life was so profound and contagious. Tim and I were really saddened to hear of Cenny's passing.
Larry, I know you will always miss her but also that she would want you to continue to live your life fully and do all the things you love. She will be with you in spirit always. Know that you can count me as a friend and that my prayers and positive thoughts are with you as you grieve and move on to the next phase of your life. Hugs and love always,
Liliana & Tim
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Finally able to post the video of the ceremony! Huge thanks to Claudia for editing and uploading the video. Recording of Cenny's Celebration of Life on 7-15-2023 at Officer's Gulch Park, Frisco, Colorado.
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Video of Ceni’s view and the rock where her stones are placed. We miss you Cenny. ❤️
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2023, Officers Gulch, Colorado, USA
The big white rock on the right is where we put Ceni’s stones, and her view of the mountains.
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A transcript of the memories shared by Cenny's family and friends during her "Celebration of Life" has been uploaded as a program in the Events section of this memorial. We invite you to read these words describing what an amazing person she was.
Love,
Larry and Family
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It took me some time to find the photos and some words. Speaking to, knowing and reflecting on Cenny has been impactful. The photos that have been posted are exactly as I remember her, with a big smile and an easy laughter. The words that come to mind are: disarming, Latin, grinning, silly contagious laughter, decisive, positive attitude, unforgettable presence, big hats. Inspirational. I am sorry I won't get to speak to her again but am happy to have shared the time.
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2012, Panama Canal, Panama
A viewing point looking at the panama canal. Cenny and her easy smile with myself and my mother in the background.
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2012, Panama Canal, Panama
Found this great photo in my old files, Larry and Cenny and the panama canal project in the background.
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2012, Panama Canal, Panama
Larry+Cenny giving myself and my mother a tour of the Panama canal project
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Querida Cenith, siempre recuerdo tu entusiasmo por la vida, tu energía, tu franqueza, tu deseo que aprendiéramos español y tu amistad. Tengo sólo lindos recuerdos de ti. Dejas un gran vacio en nosotros y más en Larry.
Descansa en paz y cuídanos con mi papa desde las estrellas. ❤️
Dear Larry, I am so sorry you had to bear the loss of Cenith, a truly remarkable woman who loved you with all her heart.
Maria de Rijk
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