Daniel Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Peggy A. Backlund

December 15, 1954 – December 8, 2020

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Peggy A. Backlund, age 65 of Waite Park who passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Deacon Steve Yanish will officiate. 
Visitation will take place one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.
Peggy was born on December 15, 1954 in Duluth, Minnesota to Wesley and Ruth (Schouviller) Backlund. She grew up in Grand Marais. Peggy worked in Hawaii as a secretary for Kamehameha Schools. She married Juan Carlos Ortega Saez on May 24, 1996 in Mexico City, Mexico. Peggy worked for the State Department for many years, stationed in Athens, Greece; Quito, Ecuador; Budapest, Hungary; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; then Mexico City, Ciudad Juarez and Guadalajara, Mexico. After retiring in Washington D.C. with a Meritorious award Peggy lived in Bend OR, and then moved to Waite Park.
Peggy enjoyed jumble, dancing, ballet, traveling with Juan Carlos, and her cats.
She is survived by Juan Carlos; sisters, Kaye Backlund of Princeton, Lori (Mark) Sundman of Rogers, Maralee (Clinton) Park of Bend, OR; nieces (daughters of Lori), Jamie (Dan) Hedburg, Brianna (Mitch)Collins; great nieces and nephews; and best friend Carol Cochran. 
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents.

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My dear sweet Peggy! How to I sum up 45 years of friendship? Knowing your brought so my joy to my life and expanded my horizons beyond what I ever would have done without you. So many precious memories of fun and happy times together! I will miss you but happily remember our years together! We are praying for Juan Carlos, Carol, Maralee, Lori and Kaye and Peggy’s many friends and family. This world and all of us are enriched for knowing this beautiful person. We rejoice knowing you are in heaven and we will frolic again one day!

My heartfelt condolences to Juan Carlos, Peggy’s family and many friends. The world has lost a shining star but heaven has gained a new angel. You have left us with many wonderful memories to cherish until we meet again. My life was made better because of you Peggy. You will be missed.
Love you, Sandi

Juan Carlos te mando un fuerte abrazo.Que en paz descanse.

I feel so lucky to have had Peggy as a friend. I will treasure all the memories I have of the fun and laughs we shared over the years. She was really a special person and I will truly miss her.

Dear Sister… It’s a shame that you left this World, I know that you’re in perfect place surrounded by Mami and many Angeles!! Enjoy your trip, I know that someday we’re going together again!! God bless you!!

Dear sister. You will be missed. Thank you for all your love and support. We love you forever Rest in peace

Peggy was a class act.
Knowing her for only 3 years, Peggy always loved her make up and her fabulous outfits. I hope she found comfort knowing me, as I tried to be a bright light when I saw her.

My thoughts and prayers are with Peggy’s family at this time. Peggy touched so many people’s lives as she traveled around the world. People were drawn to her sparkling personality, compassion, and kindness. She ventured out and pursued her dreams. She was a risk taker and lived life to the fullest. Peggy has so many friends with whom she has lifelong bonds that will never be broken. Her group of Hawaii friends from long ago have all reunited now in phone calls, texts, shared photos and loving memories of our times with Peggy. Peggy is my very best friend and sister of my heart. I have been truly blessed to share a lifetime of love with Peggy and I will carry her in my heart forever. Thank you Juan Carlos, Kaye, Maralee, and Lori for keeping in close touch with me during this time.

Our sincere condolences to all the family on this very sad occasion. And, farewell to our dear friend, Peggy. You brought light and love to many a soul, and you were part of so many happy memories that will live in our hearts forever.

Juan Carlos, lo sentimos mucho, que Peggy descanse en paz, te mandamos un gran abrazo desde Mexico.

Juan Carlos, Kaye, Maralee, Lori, Brianna, Jamie and family, We are so sad to hear of Peggy’s passing. She was such a sweet person and her smile is remembered by all who knew and loved her. Peggy is my (Diane) cousin and we grew up on the same street and she and Maralee often played with my younger sister, We all had an idyllic childhood growing up in a small town on Lake Superior and we could go anywhere in town and everyone knew us. Peggy will be remembered fondly by many from Grand Marais. I hope all of your wonderful memories of special times with Peggy help you through this very sad time. I am so glad I was able to reconnect with Peggy on Facebook in recent years. Much love,
Diane & Bob

Our deepest sympathy goes out all of you with the loss of Peggy. She was a wonderful and kind person and will be missed greatly! May God accept her with open arms. Amen

Our prayers for all the family.

May wonderful memories of Peggy and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. We hope you feel the love that surrounds you, now and forever.
Thinking of you with sympathy, and here for you with loving support.

Hector & Ellie

ANY ONE FROM BEND OR PLEASE SAY HELLO TO LINDA REDEKER. DON TAUER

Dear Juan and Family of Peggy,
We hold you close in our thoughts and hope you find comfort and strength in all your wonderful memories of Peggy.

Juan Carlos, Kaye, Maralee, Lori, Brianna, Jamie and families,
Our sympathy to all of you at this sad time of Peggy’s passing. Peggy was such a sweet, kind person. I will miss my cousin very much. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve.
Love, Judy and Dennis

Our sympathies to Juan Carlos and Peggy’s family. We cherish all our wonderful memories we shared in Hawaii with Peggy. Rest in peace Peggy. We love you.

Lo siento mucho, te mado un abrazo Juan Carlos.

Juan Carlos estamos contigo a la distancia. Un abrazo

Juan Carlos, Life hace a mistery itself. When someone returns to the light Is the Best for her, but we will have to take as the most dificult part of Life.

Rest in peace. Juan will take great care of the cats. May God Bless Peggy

Services

Schedule Details

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Peggy A. Backlund, age 65 of Waite Park who passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Deacon Steve Yanish will officiate. 
Visitation will take place one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.