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Julie
October 31, 2024
Hey Dad, its Halloween. Thinking about the time you hid in Grandma's garage with the scary mask and Mom sent Phillip or Doug in there to get something. Also remembering that every time we drove by Pacific Crest Cemetery you said, "You know, people are dying to get in there?" Ha ha!!
Jessica
October 27, 2024
Hi, Dad. I felt you nearby so much this October. I love you and miss you.
Jo Soske
October 27, 2024
Dad, I miss you so much. Sometimes, I think I need your presence more now than I did when I was young.
Julie Soske
October 27, 2023
Dear Dad,
How can it be 13 years since I last saw you? I miss you!! I wish I could pick up the phone and give you a call or drive down to Redondo to see you. We could go get a Mexican Hot Chocolate or a Penguins yogurt. I love you, dad!! Julie
Jessica
October 27, 2023
Thinking of you and missing you, Dad.
Jo Soske
October 27, 2023
Hi Dad,
I am so grateful that I have this place to come to every year and tell you how much I miss you. I think of you all the time. I SO MUCH wish you were back in that little house in Redondo Beach and I could come home to see. We could go to McDonald´s and the 0.99 store. But I´ll have to wait and see you on the other-side, perhaps sooner than I think.
Love, Jo
Julie
March 26, 2023
Hi Dad,
Wish I could call you and share the book about the book I am reading. It touches on the Aerospace Industry in the South Bay...all kinds of names I remember from dinner table discussions: Mc Donnell Douglas, Lockheed, Hughes, Northrup, Rockwell, Boeing. Also some words I remember you using: "specs," "regulations," "source inspector," "vendors" "government contracts." I wish you were here to tell me about your experiences in the industry. It was such a big part of your life...of the lives of so many people living in the South Bay. I miss you!
Julie
November 30, 2022
Missing you Dad!
Julie
October 27, 2022
Hi Dad,
It seems somewhat unbelievable to me that 12 years have passed since your death. I can still feel you are still with us. How can it be that I am the retired and older one now? I just made a trip up through Northern California to see Jon (be there for him, Dad) and drove from Sacramento through Redding. So many memories of our vacations. God, I will never forget the time you came out to the middle of the lake in your lime green tourist tighties and a movie camera on you shoulder. All the kids on the float went diving into the lake to avoid being in your movie!! You loved making breakfast on the camp stove and some of your concoctions were pretty delicious. Thank you for always heating me a pan of water so I didn't have to wash my face with cold. l am so thankful to you and mom for your love of nature and making sure we had experiences in nature. I miss you, but I know you are near and helping us out. Thank you, Dad. I love you!!! Julie
Jo Soske
October 27, 2022
You have been on my mind all week Dad! You feel close, but I so wish I could pick up the phone and call you one more time!!
julie
October 29, 2021
Happy Retirement Roman. Wishing you and Beverly the best. Thanks again for starting my dad's page back up!!
Jessica
October 28, 2021
Miss you, dad.
Julie
October 27, 2021
Hi Dad,
I have been missing you. I have been remembering all the many, many times you were there for me...too many to count. I've been thinking about Sundays mornings when I lived in Torrance. You use to come by after church to have coffee and visit with Dom. I don't think you knew it, but it was a really hard time in my life, and I needed you to stop by every week. The other day, I was also remembering us singing together in the car, "Sing Low Sweet Chariot," and some of the funny songs you taught us "Catalina Magdalena," "Bill Grogan's Goat,' "Johnny Rebeck." I miss your corny sense of humor and I miss being able to talk to you about my life. I know you are with me. Thank you for being there for "Nick." I love you!!! Julie
PS: I ran into a photo of you when you were about 34 years old with abs of steel. I am serious. You were ripped!
Jo Soske
October 27, 2021
Hi Dad,
I can´t believe 11 years have already passed. I miss you so much! I think about you almost everyday. I´m sorry you never got to see our island and the house that you helped me buy. I often walk on the beach and think of you. When I´m there, I can feel you nearby. I love you day!
Julie Soske
October 27, 2020
Hi Dad. Thank you for being there for me once again! You will always be my strong dad who I turn to in times of need. I miss you and wish we could go to the Green Temple and then to Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf for a Mexican Hot Chocolate or to Penguins for a yogurt. Your grandson is going to graduate from college next month. I know you are proud of him and have been there to help him through. Thank you for emphasizing the importance of learning and education in our lives. I love you, Julie
Roman Torrijos
October 27, 2020
Well it is always a mixed blessing when i celebrate my birthday on Oct 26th and i am reminded of many fond memories of Don. On Nov 1st 2020 we (Beverly and i ) are retiring. In this time of covid our travel plans will have to wait. But hopefully soon we can travel and visit some friends and family in other states. For now we are hanging out in either one of our residences in San Pedro and Redondo Beach. Still attending Mass at St. Margaret Mary Church. We are extending well wishes to all of you. This too shall pass.
Jo Soske
October 27, 2020
I will be forever grateful to the gentleman who paid to keep your guestbook on-line. I think of you so much at this time of your year when the date of your death and the date of your birth converge. I miss you Dad. I go to the beach to think of you and mom, just as you did with mom. Until we meet again, I will keep your memory alive in my heart.
November 1, 2019
Thank you, Roman for keeping the site going and Happy Belated Birthday!! Julie Soske, Ojai
October 28, 2019
So my birthday is on October 26th..i can't believe how fast time goes by.It is with fond memories of sharing a sip of Remy Martin with your Dad on my birthday.He always drank the best.I shed a happy tear in memory of him.All my best...Roman
October 27, 2019
Hi Dad,
I miss you! For as long as I can remember, you were always there to help me when I needed you. I was thinking about the time you drove all the way up to Ojai to bring me my purse when I left it at the house. I remember when you came here to help me paint my cabinets and I shared a favorite piece of music with you. You always helped me with school projects (even in college!) You worked with me until I learned my multiplication tables, helped me with algebra, taught me how to drive, taught me how to swim, how to ride a bike.You stuck up for me when I needed it! You were such a big, strong, dad.
Dad I miss you. If you were still here I would invite you back to The Storytelling Festival or to go with me to the Air Show. They recently had a car show in Santa Paula we would have liked. I would take you to my new favorite restaurant (and you would pay...you always did) We would probably talk about whatever car you were obsessing about and hopefully not get into politics! I think you would like my new dog.
I am going to the Sequoia's next week. I cannot go there and without thinking of you. I know you loved the big trees and liked to go up into the park when you lived in Three Rivers. I will think of you when I am there. You are always with me. Love, Julie
jessica soske
October 27, 2019
I miss you, dad.
Jo Soske
October 27, 2019
Dad, I can't believe it has been 9 years. I have been missing you so much lately. There are so many things I'd like to tell you, so many things I do tell you. I hope you're listening. We are having the rosary at our house, for you and all of our dead, tomorrow night. Thank you for making it possible for me to have this house.
Wayne Owen
October 12, 2014
I was sad to see Don's obit a couple of years ago.. it's nice that the guest book is reopened.. thanks Roman. I met Don in '63 at Parker Aircraft on Century & Aviation. I was 19.. Don was assigned to train me in layout and tooling inspection for the Systems Division. Along with dimensional inspection Don gave me a good lesson in analytic thinking which turned out to be the most important of all. Don had a brilliant mind, a great sense of humor, loved talking philosophy and he drove a little Nash Metropolitan.. you can only imagine! I'd like to think we were good friends in those years. We worked with some big names at Parker.. Bill Baker & Ed O'Brien.. they don't make men like that anymore. I saw Don again in '76 at Parker Hannifin, Irvine.. by then Don had moved into Quality Engineering. I moved to Oregon and the last time I spoke with Don was around 1980.. I think he was with Hughes Helicopter at the time. I'd always hoped to see Don again but the years went by so fast. My best to Don's family. Don touched many lives, mine included.. I know Don Soske will not be forgotten any time soon!
Roman Torrijos
October 9, 2014
For some reason I was thinking about Don today and decided to log on to see if he was on line somewhere.With sadness I discovered he had passed away.The guest book had expired so I funded its continuation. I hope that others attended the services and expressed what a positive person Don had been in our lives. Sincerest condolences to all his friends and family.
October 22, 2011
It is hard to believe it is 1 year in some ways and in others last year seems like a life time ago. I miss you, dad. You are very much in my thoughts today.
October 16, 2011
Dad, it has not been an easy time dealing with the estate this year. But, I don't feel like I was doing it alone. I feel like you were with me. I expected to feel sadder the day the house sold, but instead I could feel how it represented everything you had worked so hard to give us. Thank you. Jessica
October 15, 2011
Hi Dad. We sold your house yesterday. So much of you there...the brick planters, the driveway with our names and my footprints, the back bedroom you built..so very much! I have a million memories of sitting on the couch with you while you sip black coffee and dreamed about the things you were gonna do...always had something to work toward. Thank you for working so hard to have something to leave us. I know it was important to you that provided for us and I want you to know that you did a good job. Thank you Dad for everything. I wish you were here to share the fruits of your labor. I miss you very much, Dad and I look forward to seeing you again someday. Julie
Jo Soske
October 14, 2011
Hi Dad,
One year ago today, Karen and I left Galveston to drive to California to be with you. I can't believe that it has been a year. I miss you so much, more than I could have ever imagined. It's a beautiful sunny day here. I stopped on the Seawall to give a homeless friend a McDonald's gift card (in your memory, of course). He said, "It's a Southern California day here today." He was so right!
June 19, 2011
Dad, it's Father's Day. The first one since you died. I'm sad. Sometimes I feel your presence, which is comforting.
Jo Soske
January 7, 2011
Dad,
The morning that I left Redondo Beach, there was a homeless man standing in the median, as I handed him a McDonald's gift card, I noticed that that the sign behind him said, "Torrance." Giving that gift card, in your memory, was my last act before leaving our city. Upon returning home, I went to McDonald's and bought a whole bunch of $5 gift cards. I give them out often. You may be gone, but your good works continue. If you can do good works from there, please remember Jon. Today is his birthday, and he really needs a job for next year.
January 2, 2011
Christmas and New Year's is just not the same without you and Mom. I know you are happy now, but I miss you and it is lonely without the two of you...something really missing.
December 31, 2010
It's so cold, Dad, that I'm actually wearing the snuggie you bought me. I miss you.
November 23, 2010
I wish I could buy you and Afterlife 99 cent phone card. I so want to have the phone ring and hear your voice on the other end. I wouldn't even complain today if you talked about FOX News or saving money. I really miss you, Dad.
November 15, 2010
Yesterday, I found a pillow that you gave me with a picture of a bunny on it. I miss you.
Jo Soske
November 12, 2010
It has been three weeks today, and it's still difficult to believe. I miss you. I love you.
Jessica Soske
November 12, 2010
It is wonderful to see the entries from my dad's former colleagues. He was incredibly dedicated to his work and it means a lot to read your words. Thank you.
Peter Triana
November 11, 2010
I worked with Don back at the Culver City plant. I learned a lot from Don.
He was a good man and Friend. He will be missed by many.
Mike McHugh
November 11, 2010
Don and I worked together in Quality Engineering back in the Hughes Helicopter and subsequently McDonnell Douglas days in the 80's. The ultimate pro, knew his business very well and was a wonderful asset to the team. Having moved I lost track of Don but I want to wish my condolences to the family, he was a very good man.
Barry Sexton
November 11, 2010
I work with Don while employed with McDonnell Douglas. He was a great man and I respeted him greatly.
Larry Peck
November 11, 2010
Just happened to run across this today. My association with Don was brief just prior to his retirement from Boeing. He was a good co-worker and a friend, the world has lost a good man.
November 3, 2010
Don was a terrific quality inspector when he would buy parts at my aerospace company. We also became friends at St. Margaret Mary parish where he was an active blessing to all who knew him. May God bless and keep him in his heavenly home. C. Vegher
Wanda Orth
November 3, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Don's passing. My Mom and him remained friends until the end. My thoughts and prayers go out to my brother Mike and his family. God Bless you all.
Debra Soske
November 3, 2010
I love and miss you Grandpa! You are my friend!
Marisa Soske
November 3, 2010
I love you Grandpa Don and wish we had more time together.
Julie Soske
November 2, 2010
I miss you!!!
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