Maria "Patty" E. Moctezuma

Maria “Patty” Edith Moctezuma, 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 17th, 2021. She was born on February 15, 1970 in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato to Pedro and Maria Moctezuma. She obtained both her GED and Associate in Liberal Arts from St. Augustine Community College in Chicago, IL.
Maria was an outstanding bilingual paraprofessional in a Dual Language classroom. She was very dedicated to her work and always went beyond her duties to help others. She was kind, caring, patient, knowledgeable and had high expectations for all her students. She always had a positive attitude and she encouraged her students to do their best. Maria’s performance in the classroom is incomparable. As a friend she was a great listener, trustworthy, loyal and faithful. She always gave the best advice to others and made others feel positive about themselves. She also portrayed a sense of peace to others. As a mother and grandmother she was always devoted to her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She was loved by many and left an impact in so many people's lives.
Patty taught many of us close to her that we should live life to the fullest. She would often refer to having one life, therefore we had to make it count. “No halfway anything, mediocre nothing”. She lived by those standards and principles as were witnessed by many with her own family, friends, students and coworkers and sometimes even only once encounters. Her passing leaves an irreplaceable void and a surreal loss to the fortunate ones that were part of her life. The ministry of family, friendship, and health was often experienced by inviting others to her home for Sabbath, holidays, and get- togethers without asking for anything in return. Her style, creative whims and flair to create and organize various activities such as a holiday program, birthday bash, and many church occasions were some of the many virtues our beloved Patty was blessed with. Patty wanted to share with the world that life was special and a true gift from God and therefore every day was an opportunity that mattered. She lived by the intent to appreciate any spiritual opportunity to witness to others of the love of God. Patty taught us some of the most important lessons one could live by even through the many struggles and challenges of her sickness. Patty was a mentor, teacher, friend, counselor, cheerleader to so many that crossed her path. Among the many things that she exemplified was to really love and be loved. A gem and one of a kind of human who comes along just “every so often”. We love you Patty and will attempt our best to live by the many principles you taught us and shared as your legacy. Until Jesus returns!

She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Hector Flores; Her children, Noemi Flores and Pedro Puentes; Her siblings, Miguel Moctezuma, Fernando Moctezuma and Marisela Moctezuma; her grandchildren, Angel Puentes, Jasmin Puentes, Joel Puentes, King Puentes and Harley Puentes, and her numerous nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.

A visitation will take place on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Rockford Seventh-day Adventist Church., 325 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107. Church service will be held at 7:00 p.m.



Nuestra querida Maria “Patty” Edith Moctezuma falleció el día sábado 17 de julio de 2021, a la edad de cincuenta y un años, después de una larga batalla contra el cáncer. Ella nació en Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato el 15 de febrero de 1970 sus padres Maria y Pedro confían plenamente en su sanación en la vida eterna.
Asistió al colegio de St. Augustine en Chicago y obtuvo su GED y un asociado en artes liberales. Maria fue una educadora auxiliar bilingüe, inmensamente querida por sus alumnos en su clase de lenguaje dual. Se dedicaba mucho a su trabajo y siempre iba más allá de sus responsabilidades para ayudar a los demás. fue bondadosa, cariñosa, paciente y siempre tuvo altas expectativas para todos sus estudiantes. Tenía una actitud positiva y animaba a todos sus estudiantes a que fueran a dar sus mejores esfuerzos en clase. Ella como amiga era una buena consejera y muchos confiaban en ella por el gran cariño y lealtad que les daba. Siempre hacía sentir paz e impactó a muchas vidas con su sabiduría. Maria amaba mucho a su familia y dio todo de ella para que su familia se mantuvieran unidos.
Patty nos enseñó que la vida es una sola y hay que vivirla al máximo. Siempre decía que no hay que dejar las cosas a medias ni por terminar. Ella siempre vivió bajo esa idea y muchos que estuvieron alrededor de ella son testigos de eso. Su partida ha dejado un gran vacío y una pérdida irreparable. Patty expresó el amor de familia, amistad y salud con cada una de sus especialidades en la cocina. Ella guardaba cada sábado y se aseguraba de regresar a los demás. Su don como organizadora y su creatividad la dejó participar en muchas ocasiones cómo planear un cumpleanos, hacer preparativos para un festejo, y varias actividades en su iglesia. Patty quería compartir con el mundo que la vida era especial y realmente un regalo de Dios y por lo tanto cada día era una oportunidad más e importante. Vivía con la intención de apreciar toda oportunidad espiritual para testificar a los demás del gran amor de Dios. Patty nos enseñó muchas lecciones valiosas a partir de sus muchas batallas y retos de su enfermedad. Lecciones por las cuales hay que recordar e implementar en nuestras vidas. Ella era mentora, maestra, amiga, consejera y porrista para muchos que cruzaron su camino. Dentro de las muchas cosas que ejemplificaba una de ellas fue “amar y ser amado''. Ella fue un amor de persona e irremplazable. Te amamos Patty y viviremos bajo tu legado por siempre.

Su esposo Héctor Flores; sus hijos Noemí Flores y Pedro Puentes; sus hermanos Miguel Moctezuma, Fernando Moctezuma y Marisela Moctezuma; sus nietos Angel Puentes, Jasmin Puentes, Joel Puentes, King Puentes y Harley Puentes; sus sobrinos, sobrinas y demás familia ruegan oraciones por su alma.

El velorio será el sábado 24 de julio de 2021 de 4pm a 7pm en Rockford Seventh-day Adventist Church. 325 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107. Un servicio comenzará a las 7pm.