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Young Couple
June 21, 2008
Working at the store
June 21, 2008
Wedding Day
June 21, 2008
Deborah Guel
June 20, 2008
Growing up, if my brothers and I weren't with my parents, we were with our grandparents; their home has always been our home. Memories of those times flash through my head: cold, sweet watermelon on a hot summer day; lazy Sunday afternoon naps on that fuzzy brown couch; grandpa fixing my covers after I kicked them off in my sleep; bologna sandwiches with fritos after school; Little Debbie snacks always in abundance; listening to him whisper the names of his children and grandchildren as he laid in bed praying for them at night.
Throughout his whole life my grandpa loved and served God, his family, his friends, his neighbor, and his country. He was a humble man who loved wholeheartedly. He may not have always expressed his love with eloquent words, but he displayed his love through the work of his hands. And he allowed God to use him to touch people's lives. He carried out the commandment that Jesus gave Simon Peter in John 21:15-17:
When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?”
“Yes Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”
Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?”
He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”
The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him a third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.”
My grandpa fed the hungry, gave water to the thirsty, clothed the unclothed; he took people groceries, gave children candy, mowed neighbors' lawns. He constantly gave out of his own need. He lived with a purpose, fulfilling his calling. He spent his life “storing up treasures in heaven” because his life was not his own; his life was hidden in Christ.
There is a poem by George Herbert, a 17th century poet and parson, that reminds me of my grandpa. It's entitled Colossians 3:3, a verse which states Our life is hid with Christ in God.
My words and thoughts do both express this notion,
That Life hath with the sun a double motion.
The first Is straight, and our [daily] friend,
The other Hid, and doth obliquely bend.
One life is wrapt In flesh, and tends to earth.
The other winds towards Him, whose happy birth
Taught me to live here so, That still one eye
Should aim and shoot at that which Is on high:
Quitting with daily labor all My pleasure,
To gain at harvest an eternal Treasure.
[My Life Is Hid In Him, That Is My Treasure]
As Herbert describes in this poem, my grandpa had two lives: a physical one here on earth that we all experienced and enjoyed; and a spiritual one, that was cultivated as he loved and served others.
So as we grieve and bid farewell, let us also rejoice and take comfort, because at this very moment Mariano Miranda is experiencing that which he never fully experienced here in this world: He is basking in the glory of God. He is savoring his Father's delight. He is overwhelmed, and probably a bit embarrassed, with the abundance of his treasures. And we, as part of his living inheritance, must carry on his legacy. We must love our neighbors as ourselves and give them that which they lack, knowing that when we meet Grandpa in heaven again he will be bursting with pride on our behalves.
Mark Miranda
June 20, 2008
Romans 6:8 Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him.
Mark Miranda
June 20, 2008
Psalm 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints"
Mark Miranda
June 20, 2008
Isaiah 57 1:2
1 The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil.
2 Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.
Mark Miranda
June 20, 2008
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
--Author Unknown--
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Margaret and Beatrice Diaz
June 28, 2007
Dear Mae and Cecilia, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My sister-in-law Beatrice just told me today that she was told about your loss. We wish we had known, we could have been with you at the service.
Christine Tovar
June 26, 2007
Dear Aunt Mae and all the family,
I was deeply saddened by the news of Uncle Marion's passing. I just wanted all of you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and that I love all of you. I am sorry I wasn't able to go home to attend the funeral. He was a special man and will be missed.
Love,
Christie
June 22, 2007
Paul & Family,
We are deeply sadden to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family.
John, Dina & John-Michael
Boy Scout Troop 886
George Diaz
June 21, 2007
Mae,tears and grief are from God because of the joys and memories we had with our loved ones.
Mother Teresa liked to say;
'What have I done to God.'My brother knew that when we sin it is also unto God, so I thank him for his example of humility and love.
'What have I done for God'
We will never know on this side those he blessed with his right hand and his left and us never knew. A servant of God
'What have I done with God.'
The question is not if we know God, but does He know us. Jesus said 'you will know them by their fruits'.God knew Marion.
'What have I done inspite of God.'
Marions love for Jesus and his gratitude for His sacrifice was by deed and word. May we follow his example.
Thank you father for my brother. Hold him tight till we arrive.
Proverbs 11:30 The FRUIT of the RIGHTEOUS is LIFE, and HE who WINS SOULS IS WISE.
Psalms 17:11 The LAW of the Lord (10 Commandments) is PERFECT CONVERTING the SOUL.
Thank you father for a brother who was wise, who not only heard your LAW but perservired untill the end. TO God be the Glory, Amen
Emilio Tovar
June 21, 2007
Dear Aunt Mae, We are saddened by Marions death, but rejoice in knowing he is in Heaven. I have so many wonderful memories of the Summers spend in Diboll thanks to you and Marion. Eating watermelons and playing by the creek and the "woods",trying to ride that old mule I will always remember. Marion got me a summer job at Knapp Chevrolet one Summer and I liked to died in that old warehouse from the heat - but he make sure I drank lots of Cokes! Your trips to Monterrey, Mexico afer the War to visit "El Tio" and the pictures of everyone in "Sombreros" and "Charro" is a real treasure - the memories go on and on and he will be sourly missed.God bless you and your family. Love Emilio
Richard Buitron
June 20, 2007
Dear Mae,
I'll always cherish the memories of your husband at family gatherings at Thanksgiving. Your family is truly a blessing.
Janie Vela
June 20, 2007
Dear Aunt Mae and Family,
We are saddened to hear of the
psssing of Uncle Marion. He will be
remembered by us as a very special
uncle.
With Love & Sympathy,
Kelly and Janie Vela & Family
David & Maria Sanchez
June 20, 2007
Dearest Aunt Mae,
We are saddened for your loss of Marion. We love you both and appreciate all the help you both gave our mother in the time of her need. We appreciate your kindness and so does Juana. We were blessed to sit with him one day at your kitchen table listening to his experiences while in the service. What an honor to have known him! God bless you and your family.
David, Maria Sanchez and Juana Pallarez and Esther Pallarez
Susana Torres
June 20, 2007
Aunt Mae, Cecilia,Robert,Larry,Paul,& Mark:
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May all your good memories bring you comfort.
So many good memories of you and Uncle Minky when we were growing up, and it was such a pleasure to see him at Marina's birthday party.
Sincerely with love,
Susana:)
Susana Torres
June 20, 2007
Aunt Mae, Cecilia,Robert,Larry,Paul,& Mark:
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May all your good memories bring you comfort.
So many good memories of you and Uncle Minky when we were growing up, and it was such a pleasure to see him at Marina's birthday party.
Sincerely with love,
Susana:)
Susan (Macias) Taylor
June 20, 2007
Aunt Mae & family,
I was saddened to learn of Uncle Minky's passing. He was always a cheerful man & made others around him happier. I remember our families getting together & having the best of times. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts & prayers are with you & the family.
Sherri Miranda
June 20, 2007
Aunt Mae,Just wanted you to know that I love you!I will always remember the fun times we had with Uncle Minkey.He was a great person&he will be deeply missed Love always Sherri M
Lisa Miranda
June 20, 2007
Aunt Mae and Family,
It's at these very moments when we have to realize what a privelidge it is to be a Miranda. All that have gone before us have been truly remarkable people and Uncle Minky was no exception. I will always have fond memories of him: every visit to Diboll, we could count on the mexican bread from Fiesta - the sodas he had stocked in the cooler in the trunk of his car - the fishing trips to Lake Livingston (of course, Mark, Sherrie and I would spend most of our time either in the picnic basket or at the marina buying snacks, compliments of Uncle Minkey!)- the trips to Fastrill - Aunt Mae amazed at how loud the t.v. could actually be, and I could go on forever... Most of all, I remember a true champion for our family. He has left a piece of himself within each generation of our family, and I will always strive to be the kind of person that our patriarchs would want us to be. May the Lord grant you peace during this time and for all of us as well.
Uncle Minkey - I'm saddened that I cant be there to pay tribute to your life with the rest of the family, but please know that until we meet again, I love you.
Lisa Miranda (Steven, Rosie, Gregory and Marisa)
Lisa (Torres) Eacret
June 20, 2007
Mae-
I have many fond memories of visiting with you and Uncle Minky whenever I went to Texas. I know your loss was sudden and that you and your family will miss him, but he has gone ahead to prepare a place! I know he was greeted in heaven by all our family who has gone before.
You and yours are in my prayers.
Joe Milam
June 20, 2007
Mark, Danielle & Family~
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during your time of loss. May you find comfort and strength in His Love. Joe, Genia, Drew & Alli
Frances Rodriguez
June 20, 2007
Aunt Mae & Family:
We are saddened to hear about the passing of our favorite “Uncle Minky”. Although we will all dearly miss him here on earth, we know he is now in a better place with our Lord and Savior. He was a bright ray of sunshine in our lives, always with a great deal of humor, no matter what the circumstance, and we so very much enjoyed his visits to Diboll; there are so many wonderful memories. One special memory is that he was instrumental in our getting acquainted and playing cupid during the summer of 1959. He was always so very generous in providing assistance to his sister Rosa, (my mom), and our family all during the year, not just at Christmas and special holidays. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God grant you peace at this time.
With our love and prayers, Louis and Fran Rodriguez
Rose Herndon
June 20, 2007
Aunt Mae, we are sorry for your loss and will miss Uncle Minkey. We always had great fun when the families got together in Galveston,Houston or Diboll. We send our love and prayers,Rose Macias Herndon, David, Heather, Ben
Teresa & Felipe Ramirez III
June 20, 2007
Mae,we're so sorry to hear about Uncle Micky. He will be missed by all. I'm glad we got to see him at Marina's birthday in Diboll. He'll live on in our hearts.
Eva (and Adam) Balderaz
June 20, 2007
Dear Aunt Mae & Family
Sorry to hear about our Uncle Marion.
He was a good & loving person and he will be greatly missed.
Jesse Tovar
June 20, 2007
Aunt Mae, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May your memories bring all of you comfort in this time of sorrow.
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