Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Monday, March 3, 2014
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98 N. Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
10am
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James Richard Lena

of Clute, TX

June 19, 1993 - March 1, 2014


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James Richard Lena, 20, of Angleton passed away March 1, 2014 in Clute. James was born June 19, 1993 in Houston, Texas to James Alan Lena and Heather Fenter. James attended Rosedale School in Austin, Texas.

He is survived by his parents, grandparents: Howard and Raynita Fenter; Dick and Joan Joiner; Rick and Sandy Allen and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

The family will receive friends 6pm until 8pm Monday at Lakewood Chapel. Funeral services will be 10am Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Lakewood Chapel.

The family requests donations to: Brendan B. Mc Ginnis Congenital
CMV Foundation; P.O. Box 2018; Arvada, Colorado 80001.

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37 Condolence(s)
McKinley Michalowski
Austin, TX
Thursday, March 6, 2014

As an Austin High School PAL at the Rosedale School, I was fortunate enough to see James every week for 30 minutes last school year and into the present school year. He had a beautiful soul and a spirit that touched so many within the PALs program. We all loved James and will remember him fondly.

Warm wishes and love to James' family and friends.

Katie Paxton
Austin, TX
Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Thank you for the oportunity to work with James...he taught me everyday more than I ever taught him. He was a light in Rosedale and in my life. I will miss him very much. He was an angel here on earth and in all of our lives and now he is a guardian angel for all of us.

Leah Painter
Pensacola, FL
Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Dearest Heather - You've been on my mind since I heard about James. I can't make things better, but I can let you know that you're in my heart. I send my deepest sorrow and love to you and your family.

Ken and Heidi Engel
Richmond, TX
Tuesday, March 4, 2014

We have been keeping you in our prayers, Heather, as you miss your precious son. Heaven is a brighter place with James there, and we know he is in the comforting arms of Jesus. You are cared about and prayed for by more people than you know.
With love,
Ken, Heidi, Summer, and Forest Engel

Patty & Jessica Geisinger
Austin, TX
Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Jessica and James were classmates for several years at Rosedale. She loved her James! Their teacher Brian Miller shared the lovely story he wrote for about James. Here is what I shared about James:
This young man was one of Jessica's "boys"--a sweet spirit with whom she shared years with at Rosedale School. I loved going to pick Jess up from school, because I would get to see James, pat him on his wide chest and grin when he looked at me with those intense eyes. He knew me--I could see it there. I would tell him what Jess and I were leaving to do. The few times I have been to Rosedale this year, I always tried to see our sweet James, parking Jess next to him and patting him on his wide chest. He knew me. I was so very saddened to hear that he had passed away. Keeping his family, teachers and friends close in thought and prayer today. Thanks Brian for sharing such beautiful words about our sweet James!!

Thank you for sharing him with us at Rosedale. I am forever changed by him and the moments shared. Jessica will miss her sweet James!! All our love and prayers for you all!!

Kathy Liston
Dallas, GA
Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Heather, Maureen told me Saturday that James had passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that Grammy and Poppy welcomed him with open arms,and will take great care of him for you.

Caroline Tucker
Austin, TX
Monday, March 3, 2014

I am sending thoughts and prayers to James' family. I had the great pleasure to be one of James' teachers while he attended The Rosedale School. He was a joy to have in my room and always had a smile for me. I remember his beautiful eyes as he looked at me and he always made me smile, too. He will be missed but the memories we all have will always be treasured. I am so lucky to have had him in my life.

Mary K. Kochan
Thrall, TX
Monday, March 3, 2014

Dick and Joan, it was such a pleasure to meet you all, and such an honor to work with James at Rosedale School. He was such a sweet, loving, happy young man! His smile lit up the whole room! We all enjoyed your visits to our classroom. It gave us all smiles, whenever James wore the Bear Hug t-shirt that y'all gave him. When you have a moment, please email me your snail mail address. I would like to send y'all a note. Thank you for sharing James with us. Truly, Mary K.

Jacob Ruegg
San Marcos, TX
Monday, March 3, 2014

I spent a great year with James in PALs. He really helped me learn things about myself and about reality that I would've never had learned else where. He opened me up to new ways to think. So smart and so sweet, he will be dearly missed.

Kat Kelley
Austin, TX
Monday, March 3, 2014

I have known James for the past few years through the PALs program. As I picture him, I can't help envisioning all of the dances, the games of hide and go seek, and the bonding moments he has shared with my students over the past few years. We will all miss him so much, but we celebrate the times that we had with him.

Miss Lydia Escobar
austin, TX
Monday, March 3, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family at this time of need. James was a student of mine. I will miss seeing that special smile and glow from his face when he would see me. He is one special young man and will always be in my heart. James I love you and miss you. Miss. Lydia

Sam Musachia
Houston, TX
Monday, March 3, 2014

Heather,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Sam and Rosanne

Yolanda Falcon
Alvin, TX
Monday, March 3, 2014

Heather, my heart breaks for you! '' Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow''.

Ruth Garay
Houston, TX
Monday, March 3, 2014

Words are not adequate to express the sorrow I feel for your loss.

My heart and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I hope GOD's love will comfort you.

Ruth

Rose Anderson
Santa Fe, TX
Monday, March 3, 2014

Heather, so sorry to hear of the death of your son, James. I have no words. I know nothing helps but time. In time, I hope your memories are a comfort to you. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
-Rose

Rhonda
, TX
Monday, March 3, 2014

So sorry for your loss. He was a very special young man who will be missed a lot. Thanks for sharing him with us.
Ms. Rhonda
Rosedale School

Marshall and Virginia
Centerville, OH
Monday, March 3, 2014

Heather: We are so sorry. We are with you in spirit. James is now forever free of earthly restraints. "How very softly you tiptoed into my world, almost silently and only a moment you stayed. But what in imprint your footsteps have left upon my heart". He will be in your heart forever.
Love Uncle Marshall and Aunt Virginia

Melissa Devine
Austin, TX
Monday, March 3, 2014

We will miss sweet James! He was always a pleasure to have in my adapted physical education classes.

Drew Spungin
Katy, TX
Monday, March 3, 2014

Heather,
We want you to know that our prayers go out to you and family. We are so sorry for your lost of your son. May he rest in peace.

Drew Sandy Madison Spungin

Scott & Rachel Weil
, OK
Sunday, March 2, 2014

I will always love and remember you, James. You will always be in my thoughts. I wish I could be there with you now, Heather. Sending all my love your way.

Cindy Sanford
Center, TX
Sunday, March 2, 2014

prayers and comfort to your family. My daughtet also has CMV. God bless each of you.

Jackie McCulloch
Angleton, TX
Sunday, March 2, 2014

My thought and prayers are with you. I know with you that he is in better place running and jumping and praising God. Lean on God right now and he will see you though this.

Lisa Long
Dallas, GA
Saturday, March 1, 2014

Heather I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember James smiling with us every time the door opened. I love you and I am praying for you.

Cecilia Kuklies
Lake Jackson, TX
Saturday, March 1, 2014

Heather,
Robert and I are so sorry for the loss of your son. We are keeping you in our prayers.

Diane Hoffman
Dacula, GA
Saturday, March 1, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Howard & Raynita Fenter
, MI
Saturday, March 1, 2014

James was an inspiration to all of us. He is in a better place now. His smiling face will be missed by all.

Don Fenter
Lawton, OK
Saturday, March 1, 2014

With my deepest sympathy, sorry I'm not there in person but will be with you in spirit.

Chris Allen
Hamilton, OH
Saturday, March 1, 2014

Only met ya once but that's all anyone needed to know that you were a special person!!! God has definitely brought an amazing angel to be by his side... Always in my thoughts and prayers to Heather and the new journey you head down in life!!!

Rhonda Spangler
Colville, WA
Saturday, March 1, 2014

I will always love you, my sweet nephew.

Kathy Offenberger
New Philadelphia, OH
Saturday, March 1, 2014

To James Family,

I am so sorry for your lose,

2 Corinthians 5: 1-5 Please find comfort that James now has his "new body".

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Kathy Fontana-Offenberger (member of CMVmommies of facebook)


Maureen Hinkelmann
Canton, GA
Saturday, March 1, 2014

Heather, my heart breaks for you! I am sending you lots of hugs and prayers! I will pray for your strength to help you get through these upcoming days! I am glad you are with family to help you and comfort you!!! Much love from Georgia..Maureen and Robert

Melanie Alexander
Robinson, TX
Saturday, March 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you. As a mother of cmv child this hits close to home.

Tracy McGinnis
ARVADA, CO
Saturday, March 1, 2014

My deepest condolences to Heather and the rest of the family during this most heartbreaking of times. Rest in Peace, James, and fly high with all of our angels in Heaven.

Judy Buster
Greenwood, IN
Saturday, March 1, 2014

sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers for the family....

Tracy Holtom
north Wales, UK, TX
Saturday, March 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this unbelievably sad time. Sept in peace sweet James.
Tracy Holtom
United Kingdom.
Xx

Sandy Allen
Trenton, OH
Saturday, March 1, 2014

We will miss you James, You are such a sweetheart! You will always be in our thoughts and hearts. We love you

Nanny and Papaw Allen

Theresa Aimone
Schertz, TX
Saturday, March 1, 2014

Heather, Oh, my... I have no words for you that could begin to comfort your pain. I will be praying for you and your family.
Theresa