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for Carlos Serna
Mary Serna Milbrath
March 25, 2023
It´s been 15 years since you left us. The difference is mom is with you now. We all miss you. We all love you.
Mary Milbrath
January 9, 2009
Happy birthday, Carlee,
You would have been 50 years old today.
I pray that you are watching over us from heaven.
I love you and I miss you.
Your sister,
Mary
Diane Radice
April 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Laura Serna-Smith
April 7, 2008
After reading Adriennes entry this isn't so easy. In my life I simply considered Carlee another big brother who just lived with my other parents. I loved Carlee for many reasons but mostly for his great energy and huge love of laughter. I have so many incredible memories of Carlee, one is when we stayed at Machi's and Pachi's in Mexico, I was taking a shower and he came to the door and yelled "FIRE" and I ran out soaking wet. He was there laughing of course. Until Uncle Carlos ran upstairs and saw what happened. Another one was all of us dancing in the discoteque in Cancun together. We couldn't wait to dance with Carlee!! He and Stevie were the best dancers! So much more... Thanks Carlee for the unforgettable smile- you will never be forgotten because you are right here next to my father.
Lori F. Wright
April 6, 2008
On behalf of Meetings Designed Wright, LLC (Indianapolis, IN), we offer our deepest condolences to your family on the lose of your beloved Carlos.
Thank you for sharing him with the Indianapolis community.
May God's love and grace comfort you now and forever more.
Jaime and Nancy Jacobo
April 5, 2008
Serna family,
We are very saddened to hear of the death of Carlee. We remember how Carlee came to our house one Christmas Eve a long long time ago and put together one of the toys for our three daughters. He was a delight and very funny helping us. It has to be one of the worst things having your child die before you and our hearts go out to Donna and Carlos.
Our very best prayers and thoughts go out to the whole family.
Love,
Jaime and Nancy Jacobo
Linda and James Poulsen
April 5, 2008
Linda and I are very sad to hear of the death of Carlos, his father Carlos Sr. was our beloved family physician for many years.
Lori Arnold (Crawford)
April 3, 2008
Oh Sandy...words just cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I wish that I could be there to give you a great big hug. I only met Carl a couple of times but he seemed like a wonderful person and a perfect match for you. From reading all the entries here in this guest book, it becomes evident what a good man he was and that he was very loved. My heartfelt sympathy goes to you and your family. I have had you all in my thoughts & prayers since hearing of Carl's grave condition. I am so glad that you and Carl had your great faith to carry you through this difficult time. It's comforting to know that he is now in the loving arms of Jesus and suffering no more. May God bless you and your family richly from this time forward. Love to you and yours from out here in Oregon.
Anthony Valencia
April 3, 2008
Dear Serna Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you your family.
Sincerely,
Anthony Valencia
Mary Kocher
April 2, 2008
My most sincere and deep sympathy to all the Serna family on their great loss. Carlos will be missed not only by his many friends but also by his close and loving family.
Those who knew him will cherish many memories of his wit, courage and easy manner.
Mary Milbrath Kocher
Carl Milbrath
April 2, 2008
There were countless things my Uncle Carlee did to keep my cousins and I entertained when we were little. I can honestly remember the endless summers at my grandmas house in LaPorte like it was just yesterday. He used to jump on the trampoline with us catapulting us to such high heights and make huge waves in my grandmas pool that would almost engulf all the kids. My favorite memory, and I'm sure my whole family remembers this, was when he created scavanture hunts that involved "unique" clues which made the game a great adventure. I mention these events because it's what I think of most when I think of my uncle. He was just always full of life and always made everyone smile and laugh.
He was a great father, uncle, grandfather and an all around great man. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Jesse Jimenez
April 2, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Serna family. I met Carlos and Sandy in January with several members of the Latino Breakfast Club board and had an enjoyable conversation. May the Lord give Sandy and her family strength and peace during this time of loss.
Larry & Julie Daniel
April 2, 2008
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the Family, May you find comfort in all your wonderful memories.
JOE JUARBE
April 2, 2008
May the peace of the Lord be with Carlos's family, specially his wife and 4 children. May the Lord give you the strength, energy and patient during this painful season of your lives. May God sorround you with everything you need to move forward as Carlos enters heaven, but will be with you forever.
In His name. Amen
Richard & Sandra Martinez
April 2, 2008
On behalf of the Latino Breakfast Club our deepest sympathies are extended to Carlos' family.
Carlos was a member of our board and though he was unable to attend our meetings due to his health, this did not stop him from communicating with us and wanting to know how the organization was growing.
Our board truly enjoyed our last time together with Carlos and Sandy at the end of January.
We look forward to seeing your family at the ABTA run/walk.
Our prayers are with your family.
God Bless
Peter Milbrath
April 2, 2008
Carlee,
We will all miss your great personality and spirit. You were a successful husband, parent and businessman but most importantly you were a tribute to your faith and your upbringing.
Alberta Chu
April 1, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Serna family. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Stacey (Andreakis) Bocard
March 31, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with Sandy and the entire Serna family at this most difficult time.
From our first acquaintance at Munster High School to the present, he had a keen sense of humor and wit that he shared with everyone. He was fun loving, athletic and had a kind and compassionate heart. I'll remember him always this way.
I know he is with God and Heaven is a better place with his presence.
Cindy Depa
March 31, 2008
My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Serna family. What a great loss for this wonderful family. I hope that your memories of Carlee will help to comfort you in the days and months ahead.
Some of my fondest memories from childhood were spent at the Serna's house. I can remember babysitting the Serna kids and we played tag and hide and go seek in the basement. We had so much fun and laughed a lot. I never wanted to go home. Carlee was always in a good mood and so much fun to be around. He will be missed.
Love,
Cindy
Kathy Sweeney
March 31, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Serna family. I work at Community Hospital with Steve. I didn't know Carlos but if his personality was anything like Steve's he had to be alot of fun to be around. God Bless you all.
Bob & Kathy Mullenbach
March 31, 2008
Our deepest condolensces Sandy. It's never easy to lose a mate and you will be in our prayers!
Ben Milbrath
March 31, 2008
Dear Uncle Carlee,
I will always remember you for your unique sense of humor. As other loved ones have mentioned, I will always remember your Donald Duck voice. Your sense of humor made you who you are, and we will all miss it. I personally remember one day when we were all at grandma and Pachi's during the summer, you walked downstairs with a Halloween mask and scared us all! You will be missed, and will always hold a special place in my heart. I know you will be happy in Heaven, where you will once again be able to laugh and run.
Love,
Ben
Goldie Carlson
March 31, 2008
Carlos and Donna and all your family, I send my deepest sympathy and love to all of you. I only met Carly a couple of times but he left a very good impression on me as a very fine young man and very friendly. I know he will be greatly missed but speaking from experience--Keep happy thoughts of him and all your good times together. That and your family will help you through the bad times. With sympathy, Goldie Carlson
Mary
March 31, 2008
Fond memory alert: One of my favorite memories back in the late 1970's with my brother, Carlee, was arranging 2 cars loaded with teenagers, friends and cousins, and heading up to Alpine Valley, Wisconsin to see Fleetwood Mac perform.
We stopped on a picturesque country roadside, on a farmer's front lawn, for a late afternoon lunch with a few buckets of chicken from the colonel; kfc. That evening was perfect. It was a great memory and a perfect day.
I'm going to miss you. I will love you always.
Mark Liechty
March 31, 2008
My sincerest condolences to my cousin Sandy, their children, Kristen, Stephanie, Carly and Matthew, and the rest of the Serna family for the loss of Carlos.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Love,
Mark, Robbie & Amber Liechty
Griffin Kalman
March 31, 2008
my uncle carlee was a great man. i was sad that he died. we all loved him. i will miss him for ever and ever.
Miranda Kalman
March 31, 2008
My Uncle Carlee was a good man. I can still remember times where he helped me cheat at poker. He achieved much and lived life to the fullest. The last words he said to me were "I love you Miranda" on my birthday. He had called from his hospital room, and was talking in his Donald Duck voice that I had always loved. That phone call meant and stilll means so much to me. I will never forget my Uncle Carlee.
Gus Galante
March 31, 2008
I want to express my sincerest condolences to Sandy and all of Carl's family. Carl and I were very close childhood friends from third grade through high school. I remember vividly his genuine smile, and how you could always count on him to lighten up a serious situation. He was part of my own history, and I will miss him. I hope fond memories of him will bring comfort to all who were blessed to know him.
Adrienne Kalman
March 31, 2008
Carlee, we all love you more than words can express and to not have you here with us is a pain that will never be relieved. You were so special in so many ways that I would need volumes to be fully able to express how you impacted all of our lives. Big brother, rest in peace and run like the wind.
All our love,
Adrienne, Jeff, Garrison, Miranda and Griffin Kalman
Mary Milbrath
March 31, 2008
Words cannot describe how much I am going to miss my brother. I will miss his Donald Duck impression particularly when he sings happy birthday to me.
Rest with the angels, my dear brother.
Love,
Mary
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