Cynthia Lu Pauza, 41 of Huntley passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014 from injuries received in an automobile accident.
She was born May 23, 1972 in Park Ridge, Illinois, the daughter of Donald and Pat (Laing) Gustafson. She grew up in Rolling Meadows and attended Rolling Meadows High School. She graduated from cosmetology school and worked for a time as an instructor for a nail school in Arlington Heights. She was married to Chris Pauza on November 14, 1995 and they raised two wonderful boys. The marriage later dissolved. Cynthia worked as a nail technician and hairdresser in Arlington Heights and later Huntley. She was a loving mother and will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her sons, Christopher of Huntley, Chase of Vernon Hills, her mother, Pat Bahen of Huntley, her brother, John Dodds of Savanna, Georgia, her sister, Kathleen Bolden of Minnesota, her nieces, Samantha & Sheridan Bolden, the boy’s father, Chris Pauza of Vernon Hills and her spiritual companion, Robert Dunworth of Huntley. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald.
A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. followed by a Service of Remembrance at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Huntley Animal House Shelter (847-961-5541).
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God looked around his Garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering; he knew you were in pain. And knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw your path was difficult, he closed your tired eyes, He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly. When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain, We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again. You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide, It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.