Tara Cuevas
November 13, 1985 - February 19, 2016
Obituary
Cuevas, Tara Marie of Saginaw, Michigan, Our beloved daughter, mother and sister passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 19, 2016. She was 30 years old. Tara Marie Cuevas was born on November 13, 1985 in Saginaw, Michigan to Marie D. Cuevas and Derrick Lynn Akins, Sr. She was studying nursing at Delta College and had been employed as a CNA for St. Mary's of Michigan Hospital. Tara was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and devoted to Our Lady of Guadalupe. She treasured and cherished her entire family. Above all, she will forever be remembered for being a loving mother to her son, Izayah; he was her entire world. Surviving are a son, Izayah Marcel Cuevas of Saginaw; a mother Marie D. Cuevas of Saginaw; a father, Derrick (Alisa) Akins, Sr. of Saginaw; four brothers: Adrian Wilson, Ruben Aguilar, Derrick Akins, Jr., and Darius Akins all of Saginaw; two sisters: Celeasha Wilson of Saginaw and Kecia Watford of TN; Godparents: Johnny Cuevas, Tela Barcenas, Joseph Roach, and Joan Diaz. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and two dear friends: Carmen Hill and Pastor Caroline Wilkins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Tristan Aguilar, Sr.; grandparents: Viviano and Mary Cuevas and Fred and Willie Mae Akins; an uncle, Darryl Akins, Sr; and an aunt, Vicky Cuevas. FUNERAL: Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 910 N. 6th Street. Rev. Fr. Francis Voris, OFMCap will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will take place at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening. Tara will lie in state at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to her son, Izayah Cuevas c/o Marie D. Cuevas. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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Amanda Bullard
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I worked with Tara at St. Mary's. She was such a wonderful woman. I have never heard a bad word about her, she was such a fantastic aide. I always enjoyed seeing her at work, we would stop and talk, laugh and commiserate on the particularly crazy days. I was devastated when I heard she had passed. My thoughts are with the family through this most difficult time.
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Vera Villanueva
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Cousin,
The memories I will keep forever, not to ever let them go, sometimes I feel like I'm dreaming but I know it's real, losing you was the most heartbreaking thing I ever had to go through but I know I have a angel watching over me, my kids, our whole family.... I love you Tara, always have and always will... Your spirit lives on forever :blue_heart:
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Emma Henderson
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So sorry for your loss Maria. N me and Tara Ben friends for years had fun together, cryed together, fought together, worked together etc. My heart hurts so bad. Wishing I could rewind time but I can't so I will hold on to my memories we shared. May she rih. :broken_heart::broken_heart:
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Stacey Marshall
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To my family words cannot express how we are feeling right now. No one knows the time or the hour, but as long as you put God first in all that we do he will never leave us or forsake us. Continue to hold on to God's unchanging hand.
Weeping may endure for a night but will come in the morning.
I love you all.
Uncle Derrick, Aunt Marie
and Aunt Lisa if there is anything I can do for you please don't hesitate to call.
Love Always,
Stacey Marshall and Family.
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Jamie Sanders-Hicks
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Jamie Sanders-Hicks lit a candle in memory of Tara Marie Cuevas
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Debra Lane
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Debra Lane lit a candle in memory of Tara Marie Cuevas