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Sam Garza
May 8, 2017
It's been a while since I wrote in your book, I am sorry. Time just keeps moving, oh so fast!!! Sometimes it seems like too fast!!!
We still love you, as much today as eight and a half years ago, when you left us.
I am still working, don't know when I'll quit. Working keeps me busy plus I work where you lived the last three years of your life, so I feel close to you!!!
I'm at work now and have to start getting ready to go home soon.
Will make more of an effort to write more often. Just so you know, because I don't write often doesn't mean I have forgotten you. That will never happen!!!
Will write again soon!
Love you much,
Your wife for always,
Blanche
July 17, 2016
Hi there, last time I wrote in your book was over a year ago, sorry about that! So much keeps happening. More and more babies, expecting 3 more new ones by end of year!!! It's getting overwhelming.
At work, so gotta make it short, will write more later.
For now, I'll say bye:)
SAM GARZA
October 19, 2015
SAM GARZA
02/04/1935-10/14/2008
ALWAYS LOVED
ALWAYS MISSED
WE WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!
YOUR FAMILY
Sam Garza
October 19, 2015
October 14, 2015
Seven years ago, today.
You left and went away
Seems like only yesterday!
We still miss you everyday,
The pain just doesn't go away!
We will love and miss you always!!!
Your family
sam garza
October 13, 2015
Today was the most miserable day I've had in a long, long time. I was so very sad, because I still miss you so very much.
You would be so happy, our family has grown so much, so many babies, I know how much you loved babies. We have six under the age of 6. Tony, Lori, Sam and Zeker are grandparents now. We have a total of 8 great grandkids. Wish you were here, so you could see it all.
So many weddings also, Christopher got married in May, Marc in November and Michael in April.
So long for now.
May 26, 2015
Our grandson, Chris, got married on May 20th in Hawaii. Some of our sons, our daughter and their families went. They all wanted me to go, but I didn't want to, I don't like to fly, if I don't have to.
Everyone that went said the wedding was really nice and everything went well. I kinda wiah I had gone, but too late, oh well!!!
Marc's getting married in November, I'll go to that one, for sure because it will be here in San Diego.
Will write again soon, bye for now. Love and miss you, as always, Blanche
February 4, 2015
Can you believe it, you would've been 80 yrs. old today? I still vividly remember the handsome, young man that I married 56 years ago. Our family has grown so much....we now have 15 grand children and 7 great grand children and expecting a new one in July. We never imagined that when we married 56 years ago.
I am so happy for our large family, I would have gone nuts after I lost you, if not for them. All our children turned out good, and the same for our grand children, as for the great grand children, they are still young, so time will tell.
I am so sorry I haven't been keeping up your book...I have no excuse, just lagging.
I still miss you so very much, I guess I always will!!!
I am starting to get so tired, don't know how much longer I will be around. My only regret is that I won't be around to protect my children, I know that was your only regret, also!
Just wanted to wish you a Happy B'day, and tell you that I still love you!
As always and still your wife,
Blanche
October 14, 2014
Hi Sam, Six, very long years, have gone by since you left. I miss so very much. Nothing is the same without you.
You will never be forgotten, we speak of you almost on a daily basis.
So much has happened since you've been gone, grand kids are grown, five new great grand babies, bad things and good things. You just won't believe the state that the world is in!!! I guess we just have to take it one day at a time, but it's bad.
Just wanted to make sure you didn't think I'd forgotten this day, although it's a very sad day for us, we still remember. When you left, that was the worst day of our lives. Time has healed our hearts, a little, but they will never heal completely. All we can do is love you, with all our hearts, which we do and never forget you. That will never happen!!!
Love You,
Blanche
October 13, 2014
Garza, Sam
02/041935~10/14/2008
Six lonely years, gone by without you.
No words can describe,
how much we love and miss you.
You left us wonderful memories
that comfort us, when we need it.
Your strength and courage continue
to inspire us.
Your wisdom provides us
guideposts to follow, everyday!
Your loving family
will cherish your memory, always!
June 17, 2014
My sister, Nicki, and her family came to visit this weekend. Hadn't seen them in almost seven years. Really enjoyed their company. Arnold BBQ'd for them and we all had a really good time, just wish it could have lasted longer, the time with them was way too short.
We all agreed we'd try to this more often, hope it happens. Just wanted to share that tidbit with you!
Will write more, at some other time.
Love you much,
Blanche
June 10, 2014
I loved you then, I love you still
I always have and I always will!!!
Love,
Blanche
May 25, 2014
Seasons come, seasons go and
I will forever love you so.
Love lives longer than grief or pain....
all else passes, but love will remain,
A bond that nothing can sever, because the ones we love, live in our hearts, forever!!!
Love you always and forever,
Blancbe
Lori Goncalves
May 16, 2014
Hello Dad-
Thinking of you and missing you.
Aunt Louisa passed away on Easter Sunday (4/20/14). Although we didn't get to spend much time with her in her later years, it still hurts just the same. She and Uncle Chepe were always very good to us; as if we were their own grandchildren. I always felt so comfortable in their home.
Everything changes and you just can't go back.
October is coming around soon. It will be 6 years since you passed. It seems like yesterday that you were still here, but on the other hand...it seems so long ago.
One thing never changes...you are thought of and missed everyday.
We love you Dad
April 15, 2014
Haven't written in a while, many things happening, some good, some bad but life goes on.
I still love you and you are on my mind, always and forever!!!
Just me,
Blanche
November 18, 2013
I loved then, I love you still,
I always have, I always will....
Your wife,
Blanche
November 3, 2013
Those we love, don't go away.....
They walk beside us everyday.
Unseen, unheard, but always near.....
Still loved, missed, and very dear....
Love and miss you always,
Blanche
October 14, 2013
"I missed you yesterday, I am really missing you today, and I will miss you again tomorrow."
I will continue missing you, until we meet again.
Loving you always,
Blanche
October 14, 2013
Five years have past, since I saw you last.
I miss you still, but then I guess, I always will.
Loving and missing you always,
Blanche
October 9, 2013
We think of you as living in the hearts of those you touched....
For nothing loved is ever lost and you were loved, so much!!!
We still miss you far more than mere words can express!!!
Your wife and family.
October 7, 2013
You are loved and missed, so much, every day!!!
Just me,
Blanche
August 19, 2013
Chris finally got here on August 11th. He was very happy to see everyone. He really missed his family and his girlfriend.
He proposed to his girlfriend yesterday. She seems like a really nice girl and seems to like his family, also. So I guess there is going to be a wedding, soon. How soon, I don't know.
Seems like there's going to be more than one wedding, maybe Marc and Joseph also, we will see.
So long for now, talk to you some other time.
Love you, always.
Blanche
July 3, 2013
Spoke with Christopher, today. I just happened to be at Tony's and he called. I was so happy to hear from him. That boy has cost me many tears, but he is happy in what he is doing, so I guess I should be happy, also. I will try but I miss him so much. He is coming home on the Aug. 1st and he wants me to be there when he gets here. I hope he gets here on one of my days off, so I can be there.
So much for now, I will be talking to you again soon!
Love you much!!!
Blanche
June 17, 2013
Today was a very sad day for me. Went to Wyatt's 8th grade promotion, he looks so much Garza. It made me sad because you can't be here to see all that is going on with our family, some good and some bad. Time just keeps moving on whether we're here or not!!
I'm at work now and it's time for me to go, so I will continue this conversation another time.
Love and miss you,
Blanche
May 26, 2013
Went to the convention Fri. and Sat. afternoon. I was only able to go for half a day, each day. It's getting hard for me to sit for long periods of time. I guess going for a little bit is better than not going at all! I wish I could have stayed there all day, but I couldn't. Talk to you later, bye for now!
Love,
Blanche
May 26, 2013
You're never more than a thought away;loved and missed everyday!!!
Love you much, Blanche
May 23, 2013
The precious memories of someone dear, lifts our spirit, comforts our heart and strengthens our love.
May your spirits be lifted, your heart be comforted, and your Love Last Forever.
Love always,
Blanche
April 28, 2013
"A man is not truly gone until he is forgotten"
Sam will never be gone from our thoughts and hearts, as our children and I think of him quite often, almost on a daily basis. Thus he will never be gone!!
Some day when we are gone, I pray that our grandchildren and great grandchildren keep his name alive so future generations will know of him!!!
My love to all,
Blanche Garza
April 10, 2013
Yesterday was my birthday and I had a real good day. Lori took me out to lunch and Tiffany and the kids took me to dinner. Arnold, his girlfriend, Alex, his son and Zeker joined us there also. We had a good time, we talked and as usual you seem to come into our conversation. We just can never forget you, I don't think we ever will.
I spoke to my cousin, Cela, last night and to her sister, Trinnie, this morning. They always remember you, they loved you so much. I really appreciate that from my family.
Everything seems to be going well, for now, and for that I thank Jehovah. I don't know what I would do without him to lean on. I sure wish He could do something about this hole in my heart without you, but I guess in his own way he is doing something about it, I just can't see it.
I love you and I miss you,
Blanche
Lori Goncalves
April 9, 2013
Good morning Dad. Thinking about you alot this morning...not that I don't every day. Today is Moms birthday; 74 years young...ha ha. She still gets around good.
Little bit of news Mom may have already shared with you. Michelle and Matthew are expecting a baby boy in September and Michael and his girlfriend, Michelle are expecting a baby in October on Mike's birthday. I wish you were here; I know how much you loved babies. Although you only held my Granddaughter twice, that image in my mind is priceless.
I want to thank you also for teaching Amber to play the guitar. She plays so well and teaches herself songs just like you did. You never gave yourself enough credit, but you were a very smart man and I am very proud of you. You always took the best care of us and by far one of the most selfless Dads ever. Irreplaceable.
You are forever in my heart and I miss you every day. I will talk to you soon my Hummingbird.
I love you Dad.
March 9, 2013
I hear women talking to their husbands' and I can't talk to mine, so I get jealous. Some sound like they don't even like their husbands', but they don't realize how fortunate they are. I wish I could talk to mine, but I can't, except in this book.
I know you can't hear me, and I accept that. It just seems so unfair, at times. I guess I just have to live with that, huh?
Just wanted to let you know my feelings for today.
Still love you so much,
Blanche
February 26, 2013
People say, "it will take time." How long is time? Before long, it will be five years, it's still not long enough for me. I think "time" for me, will be forever until we meet again, and I truly believe that will happpen!! Until then, I will go on with what's important, for now, "our family."
Love you always, 'til we meet again.
Blanche
Lori Goncalves
February 25, 2013
Hello Dad...
I am missing you so much right now. I am at home by myself and I have too much time to think right now. I will miss you for the rest of my life. I still try to keep my mind occupied, but you're always right there where you should be. People say it will take time to get over, but how do you ever get over losing a parent. YOU DON'T! This was the biggest blow I have ever been dealt.
February 24, 2013
A sad day for me, I texted Icky and he answered that he'll be sailing soon and won't be back until September. I have been sad and crying almost all day. I'm really going to miss him, even though I didn't see him every day, I knew he was here and I didn't have to worry about him. We almost lost him 12 years ago. All I can do is pray that Jehovah brings him back safely to us.
Just wanted to let you know how I was feeling today, lousy!!!
Love you much,
Blanche
February 4, 2013
There is something very important about human contact with the people that bring meaning to your life;your loved ones.
I knew that I loved my husband, but until he was no longer physically here, I didn't realize how sad I would be without him. Feels like a big chunk of my heart has been ripped out!!!
Everyone, sooner or later, knows the pain of losing a loved one. Grieving is the price we pay for loving and, boy oh boy, does it hurt!!!
February 4, 2013
Today would have been your 78th birthday, it's not happy, because you are gone and you can't be with us and us with you. Just wanted you to know that we still love you and haven't forgotten special events related to you.
Yesterday was, the Super Bowl, we remember how much you looked forward to that. Our team didn't go, as usual. The Ravens and the 49ers went this year. I was rooting for the 49ers because they are a California team and because Tony and the his boys are fans. At least someone in the family would be happy if their team went and won it! Unfortunately, they didn't win, but only by three points. But as you would say, a loss is a loss. Arnold said, you wouldn't have been too happy with me for rooting for the 49ers, but I think you would understand my reasoning on that one.
We will be sad today, as you can imagine.
Another reason I am sad, Icky joined the Merchant Marines so he has been gone for two weeks now, in training. That boy is special, because we almost lost him several years ago. Now I am really sad because he's gone. I miss him and I cry often. I know Jehovah will bring him back to us!!
Bye for now, will be talking to you again soon.
Love you always and forever!!!
Blanche
January 20, 2013
Good morning Sam, It's a beautiful day here, today. The sun is shining, finally, the weather had been so cold since before the holidays. Looks like we're back to good ole San Diego weather. just so it doesn't get too hot, I'm okay with that.
I've been sick for about two weeks, but seem to be getting better, thank God!! I hate being sick.
Well I'm at work and I better get to doing my job, just wanted to say Hi and I love you.
Forever yours,
Blanche
January 1, 2013
Mr. Coronel, who was your room mate all the time that you were here, passed away about two weeks ago. I feel really bad for his family, because I know what it's like, to lose someone you love, like a husband or father. We lost you and we were completely devastated.
The holidays are over and everything is back to normal, or as close to normal as possible. I'm thankful that everyone is working now. They may not be the jobs we prefer or the pay we think we should be getting, but we have to be thankful for a little or a lot.
Bye for now,
Blanche
December 23, 2012
None of us is promised even the next five minutes, so make the best and most of what you have.
Be thankful for what you have, today, because there may be no tomorrow. I will forever wish I had done that!!!
Loving you forever,
Blanche
October 15, 2012
Yesterday was four years since you left us, but it seems like only yesterday. We still miss you very much, that will never stop!!!
We got together @a restaurant in Santee, almost everyone was there, some of the grandkids weren't. The time just didn't work for them.
In just a few days will be our 54th wedding anniversary. "Happy Anniversary to me" Ha Ha!!!
The theme is still the same, we miss you, miss you, miss you and we love you so much!!!
Always,
Your family
Mom and Dad on their wedding day.
Darrell Garza
October 15, 2012
Hey Dad,
Seems to be that time of year again. We'll be getting together in your honor tonight. I enjoy being together with everyone. You know how that goes. Everyone one is working again and things are as well as can be for the time being. We all miss you and wish you were still here with us. I tell stories of you at wotk and the people just laugh and laugh. Anyway you know we miss you and I'm placing a picture of you and mom here. I hope it makes you happy!
Your Son Darrell
Lori Goncalves
October 14, 2012
Dad:
Today marks 4 years since you had to go away. Nothing is the same without you. I think about you everyday with a broken heart. Everytime I see a hummingbird or a Bird of Paradise, it tears me up.
It's very stressful for me when this day comes around; I fear it so much. I don't understand why; the worst thing has already happened. What I do know is that I have not been the same since you went away.
If I could just hold your hand or hear your voice once more.
I love you Dad.
October 13, 2012
We walked hand in hand through our time together. I now walk, alone, with thoughts of you everday. You are in my heart, forever!!!
Loving you always!!!
September 17, 2012
We are nearing the 4th anniversary, since you've been gone and things have not changed, very much. We are still missing you a lot. You took a big piece of my heart with you. That left a heartache that just won't heal, but, we were left with memories that no one can steal.
Still loving you,
Blanche
Blanche Garza
August 15, 2012
Missing you, sooooo much!!! Don't know when I'm going to stop missing you, probably never!!! Who knows?
Love you so much,
Blanche
July 30, 2012
I will cherish your love eternally!!!
Love always,
Blanche
July 21, 2012
I am still missing you, sooo much!!! Most of the time I'm okay, but a lot of the time, I'm not!!!
Loving you always,
Blanche
July 14, 2012
Losing you will be felt forever by your wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loving you forever!!!
Your family.
June 17, 2012
"HAPPY FATHER'S DAY"
Four years my kids have been without their father!!! This is a tough day for all of us!!!
Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, love leaves a memory that no one can steal!!!
We all love you soooo very much!!!
Love on this day and always!!!
Blanche and family!!!
June 16, 2012
Yesterday was Arnold's birthday. My how time does fly, our baby is now 43 years old and has a kid of his own. It doesn't seem like that long since he was a baby himself.
Tomorrow is "Father's Day" so we're kind of doing Father's Day, Arnold's birthday and Zeker's birthday which is coming up next week on Thursday. We're having a BBQ at Zeker's and Arnold is doing the cooking. All our boys really turned out to be good cooks. I guess they learned from you and then added things themselves, they sure didn't learn from me and our daughter is the same way. Ha Ha
I am at work today and will be working tomorrow, also. I like working, but I'm starting to get tired of working!!! Maybe one of these days I can quit, but for now I'm glad to have a job because there's a lot of people who don't.
So long for now, talk to you some other time.
Love you much,
Blanche
May 27, 2012
Darrell came into town and we got together last night. Only Darrell, Tony, Arnold, their families and me were there. The others had other plans, I guess? Anyway, we had fun, as we always do when we are together.
Today they are having a get together for Wyatt's birthday. I have to work, so I won't be there. They'll probably have fun. I have to work till 4 p.m., if they're still there, I might go there for a little while.
Talk to you later.
Blanche
May 26, 2012
How do you replace someone who is irreplaceable???
You can't and you don't!!!
You, most certainly, are irreplaceable!!!
I will love you always and forever!!!
Blanche
May 19, 2012
Sometimes, in life, we're dealt a heavy hand. The last 4 years, or so, the "Garza Family" has been dealt a very heavy hand. Maybe it's a test, and if it is, I pray we pass.
Sometimes it feels like just one more thing and it will send us over the edge, but we're thankful for our health and for our lives. We also have faith, in that, we will not be given more than we can handle.
We miss you , so very much, you were always able to help us solve most of our problems. Wish you were here!!!
Love you always and forever!!!
Blanche
May 13, 2012
May 13th 2012
Mother's Day, I am at work, but will be leaving soon. We're getting together at Zeker's house, don't know who all will be there.
Just wanted to say "Hi" and I love you.
Blanche
May 5, 2012
Sorry, I have been so involved in our family's problems, I forgot to tell you that Junior Seau passed away. They say that he comitted suicide. It was so sad, I am sick over it. He was only 43, Arnold's age.
It just doesn't seem possible, he must have had some serious issues. I feel so bad for his mom. It's almost "Mother's Day," what a horrible gift she got this year and all the years to come, because she will always remember this particular one as the worst one for the rest of her life.
Love you,
Blanche
May 5, 2012
I'd trade all of my tomorrows, for a single yesterday, when we were all together and so happy.
Now our lives are so full of drama that it's making me sick. Seems like there's always something dramatic going on!!!
Unlike when you were here, you would know what to do to fix it. I always felt loved, safe and secure, not now!!! I will forever miss you for all of that.
Will love you always and forever,
Blanche
Lori Goncalves
May 1, 2012
Dad; Everything in our family is so chaotic right now. You always kept things together. Friday, Saturday and Sunday were some of the most horrible days.
There are so many bad people in the world and nothing ever happens to them. You taught us to do the right thing always; where has it gotten us?
I love and miss you more than you could imagine.
April 30, 2012
I have some sad news to report today.
Our grand daughter, Michelle, had a miscarriage yesterday. She is so heartbroken. I am so sad for both her and Matthew.
She turned out to be so sweet, you would be so proud of her. She married a really nice young man, also.
I pray all turns out well and she is able to have another baby in the near future. I know she will make a wonderful mom and Matthew a great dad. He is so good to Michelle, I just love him like our own.
Bye for now, I better get back to work.
Love you always,
Blanche
April 14, 2012
LOVED YOU YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW, ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!
"BLANCHE"
February 21, 2012
You are missed today, just as much as you were missed yesterday.
You are loved today, just as much as you are loved everyday.
Loving you today, tomorrow and always!!!
Blanche
February 15, 2012
Through the years, we shared our tears, our joys, our failures and our successes.
Now you are gone, and I am sharing beautiful memories of you, with our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Love you,
Blanche
February 11, 2012
"FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS"
You'll never be forgotten.
For though we are apart,
you are always and forever
Alive within my heart.
Love you,
Blanche
February 5, 2012
The family got together last night at Zeker's. We ate, played music that we know you liked, talked and some of us played games. I think everyone enjoyed themselves. As usual, we talked about you a lot.
Looks like Darrell's found a job in Oregon, so he'll be going back there for awhile. I hope that he can find something closer, real soon. He's going to be so far from his family, but I guess he's gotta do what he's gotta do. He can't find anything here and he needs to help support his family.
I gotta go home and watch the Super Bowl. I don't like either team that's playing, but it's something to watch.
So long, for now, I'll be talking to you soon.
Love you always,
Blanche
February 4, 2012
Though your smile is gone forever,
and your hand I cannot touch,
I still have memories of the one I loved so much.
These memories are such a treasure
One so very hard to measure, but
Oh they bring us so much pleasure.
Today would've been your 77th birthday.
My, how time does fly.
We were together for so long, then, you were gone.
I still miss you, so very much,
You were my strength, my life.
You were the best that you could be.
Losing you has left a void in our lives,
That, can and will never, be filled.
You are sadly missed, but will never be forgotten!!!
Your wife and family.
December 31, 2011
Today is the last day of 2011. Tomorrow starts another year of sadness without you.
I hope the new year brings our family better times. Things have been really bad for us since you have been gone, but hopefully things will get better for us soon. The bad times just keep going on and on. Good times will be here soon, I hope!!!
Bye for now,
Your love,
Blanche
December 29, 2011
Almost the end of another year,
another year of sadness without you.
Sorry I hadn't written in your book since our 53rd wedding anniversary date.
I got hurt a few days after that, messed up my knees really bad. I was gone from work about five weeks, but I'm back now so I can continue writing in your book.
I wont't write too much today because I'll be writing again on Saturday which will be New Year's Eve.
Talk to you then, bye for now.
Love you much,
Blanche
October 18, 2011
Today would've been our 53rd wedding anniversary. Had to spend it all by myself, but that's the way it's been ever since you got sick and we had to put you in the nursing home. That's okay, though. It's still good to know that I was married to a wonderful man, whether he's here or not, but it would be nice if he were!!!
I will consider myself married to you always and forever!!!
Always and forever yours,
Blanche
October 15, 2011
We got together, last night, at Darrell and Tiffany's. Most of us were there, not all, but most. We had a good dinner and sat around talking and remembering so many things about you.
My how the time seems to have flown by, but also seems to have been standing still. It has been three years since you left us and we still miss you terribly. I think I miss you the most. Like I've told you before, there is not one single day goes by, that I don't think about you. Sometimes once a day and sometimes all day long, everyday!!!
Bye for now,
Blanche
October 14, 2011
"IN MEMORIAM"
SAM GARZA
2/4/35-10/14/08
Today, we mark the third anniversary, since you went away.
It seems like only yesterday.
You left me with words, examples and experiences that continue to inspire and guide me everyday.
For me, life will never be the same, without you by my side.
The sadness and emptiness will remain forever.
The love for you, within my heart, is like a light.
That will forever shine sooooooo bright.
Loving you forever, and missing you always!!!
Blanche
October 10, 2011
Love brought the two of us together
to share our hopes, dreams, and lives.
We will be two hearts forever joined in love.
"Always Together in Love"
Blanche
October 2, 2011
It has been a long and very lonely three years without you. Only God knows the emptiness you've left in our hearts, our lives. There are tears and sadness, but God has given us wonderful memories of the good and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather that you always were.
We Love you, you are and will be in our memories and in our hearts forever.
Love links hearts together, forever!!!
Your family.
October 2, 2011
"If Love could have saved you,
You would have lived forever."
September 25, 2011
The bond that exists between loved ones, is not easily broken, even by death!!!
I find that to be so true. Sam has been gone almost three years and I still feel so bonded and connected to him. I will always feel that way. Maybe it's because we were married 50 years, had 6 children, 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren at the time of his death. Now we have 2 more great grandchildren, the family just keeps growing. How's that for a strong bond/connection?
I will love you always and forever!!!
Blanche
September 21, 2011
Soon we'll be marking the third anniversary since you left us. It seems like only yesterday. Loss and grief are powerful. They really hit me hard.
You left us with words, examples and experiences that continue to inspire and guide us everyday.
The years come and go. They seem to pass so quickly for us all. I miss you, sooooo much, everyday.
Loving you forever, missing you always,
Your love always,
Blanche
September 11, 2011
Yet another "baby Garza" born yesterday 9/10/11. Kaylee Ann Garza was born @ 10:34 a.m. and weighed 8.5 lbs. to Stephanie Ann Garza.
Thought you might enjoy this tidbit. I know how much you loved babies, especially our own.
It's really something, our babies are having babies, time sure does fly. I remember when Stephanie was born, it seems like not that long ago. Now she's having her own. She's so young, hope she makes a good mom.
So much, for now, talk to you later.
Love you so much,
Blanche
July 30, 2011
Love brought the two of us together!!!
Love, and six children, kept us together.
We will be together, forever, in love!!!
Love you and miss you,
Your wife,
Blanche
July 19, 2011
It's been one whole month since I wrote anything in your "guest book", sorry about that!!! I've just had a lot on my mind.
I'll be moving out of Lori's and in with Darrell and his family. I know you wouldn't like me going from place to place, but sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do. Times are really hard and getting worst by the day. I also know that you would understand. I pray that things will get better for all of us, soon. I guess they could be worst. I always feel like we should be thankful for what we do have, and I am.
So long for now, I love and miss you sooo very much,
Talk to you again real soon, bye for now.
Blanche
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June 19, 2011
"HAPPY FATHER'S DAY"
Another sad Father's Day without you.
If I could have one wish, one dream come true.
I'd pray to God, with all my heart, for yesterday and you.
A million times I've needed you, a million I've cried.
If my love could have saved you, you never would have died.
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU, OH SO VERY MUCH!!!
I WILL LOVE YOU, ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!
"YOUR WIFE"
June 5, 2011
I am still missing you, not a day goes by that I don't think about you.
Things are still not good here, the economy just will not pick up. These bad times have really lasted a long time. Jobs are so scarce, there are so many people without jobs. Some of ours included.
I am at work now, and I am so thankful for this little job. It has enabled me to help, if only a little. Hopefully, times will get better soon.
All of us still miss you, terribly, and we wish you were here.
Will be loving you always and forever!!!
Blanche
May 15, 2011
Hi Sam,
I have some sad news to report today. Your sister-in-law, Pauline, passed away a few days ago.
They held a memorial celebrating her life, yesterday. It was really sad, I kept remembering yours and it made me very sad.
I remember how special Pauline was to you. I remember how grateful you were for the good influence she and your brother Alfred were, when you were growing up. You credited them for how you turned out. You were a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Obviously, they did a good job, and we will forever be grateful to them for that.
We love and miss you, very much!!!
May 7, 2011
Two and a half years have past, since you've been gone.
We are still very sad and miss you sooooo very much. Wish you were here, but know that's impossible, for now......Soon, very soon, we'll see you again!!!
Love you much,
Your family
May 7, 2011
Those we love, remain in our hearts, forever!!!
We appreciate loving memories of you, each day.
Those memories and my undying love, will carry me through until our paths cross, once again, and our journey through eternity continues.
Always and forever yours,
Your wife.
Michelle Garza-Lourenco
April 12, 2011
Tata,
Three things come to mind when I think of you: God, family, and music. I feel so sad today, but very thankful for the memories and family you've left behind. I got married a couple months before you passed away to the most wonderful man. Every time I share memories of you with him, I can't help but think how much you would have loved him. He is such an honorable man and holds God and family as such a high priority. One day, we'll be enjoying eternity together, but for now, I'll never forget you're laugh and the unique way that you showed your love.
You're in my heart always,
Michelle
March 28, 2011
I've been listening to an audio tape of a song that you wrote for Amber when she was in North Carolina.
I love hearing your voice, but, it makes me so sad and it makes me cry. I don't know why I keep torturing myself, but then again, its' well worth every tear just to keep hearing your voice.
Bye for now, will write again real soon.
Love you always,
Blanche
March 20, 2011
You were physically taken away,
But in my heart, you will always stay!!!
Love you always,
Blanche
March 8, 2011
Dad~
I have been thinking about you more than usual today. I am missing you more and more as the days go by. All of a sudden a memory of things we had done will pop into my mind and it will bring tears to my eyes.
Today I was remembering how you would get into your cooking phases. When I was in high school I would come home and you would be making some kind of food. Chinese, pizzas, pies, etc...
Then you would freeze it in little packages so we could grab it anytime we were hungry. I miss that so much.
You always did your best to make sure we were taken care of. There is an emptiness without you.
I was also remembering the house on Gunzan St; you loved to record your music and for a while liked to dance to your country music. I recall dancing a few times with you in the livingroom. That will always be a priceless memory for me.
I have many dreams of you and I am sure it's because I want to go back to that time when you were here with us. It felt safe.
Dad, you will always be the best man I will ever know. Hands down.
I know I speak for the entire family when I say, you are soooo loved and missed dearly.
Lori
February 27, 2011
"MY DREAMS"
Last night I felt your presence, in my dreams.
But, as usual, I could not see your face.
My dreams are so special, when you're there.
I really long to see your face.
I feel your presence, in my dreams.
Why can't I see your face???
Your Love,
Blanche
February 5, 2011
I hope you liked the poem that I put together for you.
You didn't know I had it in me, did you?
But, like you were inspired by different circumstances and people, you are the one that inspires me. I am so thankful for that, because I can continue writing nice things for you.
Love you much,
Blanche
February 4, 2011
Something special for your 76th birthday:
Why do I still miss you so?
I just can't seem to let you go.
We were together, oh so long,
You were here, then you were gone.
Now I find myself alone.
I tried to keep you here with me,
but that was just not meant to be.
Time passes by so fast, it seems.
I'll get to see you, soon, at last.
We miss the comfort of your
presence, but you're still the
heart of our family.
Love you always,
your family.
January 28, 2011
Like a precious jewel, love is a treasure to cherish today, tomorrow, and always.
You are, and will be, always and forever in my heart!!!
Love you always,
Blanche
January 22, 2011
My loss was so great;the passage of time has brought little, if any, comfort. I still think about you every day, all day long.
I will hold you in my heart, forever.
Love you, Blanche
January 9, 2011
Missed you yesterday, missing you today and will miss tomorrow. Actually, I miss you every day.
All my love,
Blanche
December 26, 2010
We got together at Tony's last night. We had fun, but like always, you weren't far from our thoughts. Arnold was there and he was remembering the last time he saw you. I told you Arnold was there, and asked if you remembered him? You said no, and that hurt him very much. You were very sick, by then, so it was understandable why you wouldn't remember. Somehow, you are always the topic of conversation, when we get together. We, love and miss you, so very much.
Your loving family.
December 25, 2010
I am sitting here, so sad, because I am missing you. I am listening to Xmas music that is being played over the intercom system and it is making me so sad. I guess I shouldn't be listening, but I have no choice.
We're getting together at Tony's after work, maybe that will make me feel a little bit better. I'll still be missing you though. Nothing makes that change, too much!!
Love you much,
Blanche
December 19, 2010
When you left me, I became lost.
Since a part of me was gone, I felt like I lost a part of myself.
We were so much a part of each other.
In our 50 years of marriage, we were hardly ever away from each other for more than a few days at a time.
I became lost, in that, I don't know how to fill this void that has been left in my heart;in my life.
Some day, maybe it will get better, not yet!!!
Love you much,
Blanche
December 13, 2010
Another "holiday season" is upon us and we face it without you, again. Not that we ever celebrated, like most people do, but the season still brings wonderful memories of you, of us.
Every day, whether it's a holiday or not, we remember your jokes, your teasing and your smile. You always seemed so serious, but inside, you were full of mischief. See, I remember everything about you. No one knew you any better than I did, just like, no one knew me any better than you did. We were truly soul mates, we had a bond unlike most married couples. I am so happy for that bond now that I no longer have you. That bond, that love keeps me going. Life has been real rough, at times, since you've been gone. Hopefully things will start getting better soon.
So much for now, I will write again soon.
Your love always,
Blanche
November 25, 2010
Another "Thanksgiving Day" without you. It seems like we should be getting used to it, but our loss and memories are still very fresh in our minds and hearts. I don't know when, if ever, we will learn to accept losing you.
Since, January 2008, there has been so much chaos in our lives. The worst being that we lost you. Everything else we can learn to live with, it's very hard, but we can do it. Hopefully this bad period will soon pass, we need some relief, real soon!!!
As always we love and miss you so very much!!!
Your family
November 16, 2010
Our hearts still ache in sadness, and secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.
You will always be remembered, and live forever, in our hearts.
Your family.
November 15, 2010
Two years ago, life as we knew it, ceased. We started living a new reality, one without our beloved husband, father, tata and great tata.
We lost a wonderful man. One, that loved his family more than anything else in this world.
We shall miss him forever, until we meet again, just as God has promised that we will.
Someday, I hope, we can accept what we cannot change. As of now, we still can't, but I know we will when it is time.
Love you Sam,
Your family
November 4, 2010
You are gone, but not forgotten, ever!!!
We'll be together, someday soon!!!
With God, all things are possible!!!
Your love,
Blanche
November 4, 2010
You are gone, but not forgotten, ever!!!
We'll be together, someday soon!!!
With God, all things are possible!!!
Your love,
Blanche
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