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Diana Godinez
July 22, 2006
My dearest lil brother,
Time has gone by, the tears still fall, I thought with time I would be able to atleast slightly understand why. Yet I still cant. Yes I am filled with anger, you had sooo much yet to give and to fullfill here on earth and honestly so much I regret that I took for granted. I know that I must understand and I truly hope in time I will, until then, i want and hope your hear me every night, you still live within me and I strive to take the greatest lesson you will ever had taught me :Live life, and let every one know that they are loved. I apply it to my everyday life. But it get difficult at times and I wish for the your strength. I cant even express how, MUCH you are missed. Still search and search for a glimpse or sign of you, hoping to feel you near still wanting to see you and hold you, it soo hard to realize that that is not physically possible. Tavi, I wish I could hear you and feel your embrace just once more. I have seen you in my dreams and each and every time that I do your smiling, I feel you happiness and it pains me to wake up and realize that you are no where within reach. Yet I wake up with a slight sense of happiness to know that my lil brother is smiling and happy. Please watch over me and my girls, your strength and determination and love is something they will need through life. I am proud of all you have accomplished while you could and I feel now you have another set of accomplishment on heaven to carryout. Remember you big sister, for she WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!!!!!. LOVE YOU ALWAYS, I MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH TAVI!!!
LIZ GODINEZ
July 17, 2006
Dear Tavo,
I miss you, BIG TIME. I know que u r now caring y watching over us. Siempre estaras en my heart. I LOVE U!!!
Tu Hermana Por Vida
Frank Cervantes
June 14, 2006
Dear Tavi,
You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.Your life may have been short here on earth, but your spirit will live on forever with the grace of God. You will always be in my prayers. May you rest in peace forever.
Dear Godinez Family,
The Lord has called upon your son, your brother and our friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always be near if you ever need anything. While prayer is important, I believe that remebering great memories of Tavi is important also. I intend to to both. May God bless you all!
Your Friend Forever
Frank Cervantes
Reyes Uribe
June 12, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Heidi Fogle & Juan Monsivais
June 12, 2006
Our deepest sympathy for your loss and we will continue to pray for your family and Tavi.
Tia Lucha & family Curiel
June 12, 2006
Jennie & Lorenzo
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do, please
let me know. I know God will give you the strenth and faith you need to keep on. Of course we now have a wonderful angel watching over us. Love and prayers
Tia Lucha Curiel
June 12, 2006
Dear Tavi
We hold precious memories of the times we had together as a child in the Legion of Mary, when you represented Francisco. Then all of the sudden you're getting married in Septenber, 2002. We attended your wedding, I felt so proud of you because I saw such a nice looking young men full of life and I could see how much love you had for Jennie. In 2005 when I saw a picture of you holding your son. I could see you were the proudest father and husband.
Thank you for touching my life and being such a great nephew. May you rest in peace, I know you'll live in our hearts para siempre. Que dios te bendiga. Love
Lorenzo Curiel
June 11, 2006
Jennie, Loenzito, Irma, Octavio Godinez & Family.
Mis oraciones estan con ustds. Que Dios les de fuerza y fortaleza para sobrepasar esta perdida tan grande y dolorosa. Los Quiero Mucho!
Abuelito,
Lorenzo Curiel
Lourdes Curiel
June 11, 2006
My Lovable Tavi,
When my mom got that phone call and when she went to the room and made a sad and worried face, I knew something was wrong. I saw tears in her face, and she was screaming "No Lizy no!". I knew that something bad had happened. I tried listening to the conversation, but I couldn't hear. I wanted to know what was going on and what had happened. Then as soon as my mom said "Tavi no not Tavi" I had tears coming down my face. It felt like something was taken out of my life, something that kept my smile on all day. Since then I couldn't concentrate in school or at home. I had you in my mind for the past days and I feel like not doing anything anymore, as if all my energy has been drained out. I feel like I'm lost and now it feels like you've been gone forever. My path is now unfinished and dark and feels like I'll never find my place on earth again. If only you can come back home Tavi. My house is now full of tears everyday and I see no more smiles around me as if smiles never exhist. Me and the rest of the family will pray for you. I guess heaven has another angel and that angel is back home safe and sound. I know that from now on you will be watching over me and making sure I am safe. Tell grandma Lucila I said hi and I miss her.
from your little cousin,
Lourdes (Lulu)
Josephine Birdwell
June 11, 2006
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Keith and Josephine Birdwell
RICARDO,WILMA AND CONNIE VASQUEZ
June 10, 2006
Dear Lord, Thy will be done. For all the joy thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run, we'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may, And for the happiness we've known, will ever grateful stay. But shall the angels call for him much sooner then we planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand!" GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
Gus Martinez
June 10, 2006
To the Godinez Family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May god be with you.
Gustavo Martinez
Loren Zehr
June 10, 2006
Tavy,
The fun we had and the games we played will never be forgotten, not by anyone who knew you. The good Lord gives and takes away and Lorenzo is the greatest gift God could have ever given you and Jen. Your spirit will live on in him forever. Until we meet again, brother....
Kathy Martin
June 10, 2006
Jenni, My heart goes out to you, Lorenzo and your entire family. I am truly sorry I could not be there for you at the services, but please know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers daily. I know that God and Tavi will be with you always.
Nickole Behnke
June 10, 2006
To Jen and the entire Godinez family, I am so sorry about your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Octavio in high school and he was so light hearted and fun. He was great person. Once again I am so sorry about your loss.
santos J.r Duran
June 10, 2006
Tavi,
It's been awhile since we talked. I think the last time i saw you was before I left to the Marines. I have so many good, and fun memories with you and your family. I remember going to Ensenada and catching all the lil crabs at the beach with you. I remember when it was time to leave your house I would get mad because we were still playing . I even remember when you got Nentendo. You would show off because you knew how to get extra lives on the steps by hitting the lil turtles. I can't forget the time when we put the toothpick in the couch and told Lisa my sister to jump on the seat.. She jumped on and sat right on the toothpick. My mom had to pull it out. I'm sorry , that you had to leave so soon Tavi. I've heard that you became a Good Man, Husband, and Dad. We lost you here on earth. But you memories and life will live on forever with all of us. We will all love and will miss you Tavi. Love Santos J.r Duran
To. Irma , Octavio, Lucy, Diana and Liz. I'm sorry for your loss. And we all will miss Tavi. It's been awhile since we all talked, but if you ever want to talk or just say hi. please dont hisitate to contact myself or my Family. Our prayers are with you.
Angela Carter
June 9, 2006
Dear Lucy and Godinez Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May God be with you and give you peace through this storm.
Love Angie
Doyle, Nancy and boys Martin
June 9, 2006
Jenny and Lorenzo
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Although we have so many questions of why, we just have to trust God and know He wanted Tavi to be with him. Keep believing that and trust in God to help you thru this time.
EDDIE/ROSE TURNER/FAMILY
June 9, 2006
TO THE GODINEZ FAMILY YOU ALL OUR IN OUR PRAYERS WE KNOW GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES SO JUST KEEP THE FAITH.
Jason, Crysta, Zane and Evan Burke
June 9, 2006
There are no words. . .just know that you have one more family lifting you up in their prayers--God Bless all the Godinez family.
Mario & Stephanie Zeolla
June 9, 2006
To the entire Godinez Family.... So young, So sad, So sorry..You all are in our prayers.
Stephanie Cervantes-Ruiz
June 9, 2006
To the Godinez Family:
I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember Tavi with a smile on his face. I know your hearts are aching but I pray that Diosito will comfort you during this painful time. May the love of friends & family carry you through your grief.
Terri Milledge
June 9, 2006
My family and I will keep you in our prayers. God Bless
Jeff Parmeter
June 9, 2006
Jenni,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. The Waukesha Material Damage Department.
Bud and Pam Hamilton
June 9, 2006
Although we are traveling, we heard of Tavi's passing from our son... and of course are so shocked and saddened. The softball guys loved him and will miss him.
We are praying for you, trusting that God will meet you in this time of shock and loss. May your tears that flow soothe your aching heart and may God bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Becca Petrie
June 9, 2006
Jenni:
You are in my thoughts during this terrible time. I'm sorry I was unable to make it to the funeral, but please know I am thinking about you.
Becca
Lety Curiel-Moraga
June 9, 2006
My Dearest Tavi,
It's hard to believe....when I heard you were gone, I thought it was only a dream. I waited for the phone to ring to tell us it had all been a mistake. I still remember when you were born, and the proud faces of your Mom and Dad when I visited them at the hospital. You grew to become such a wonderful Young man. I will always remember you on your wedding day. You were the pure image of happiness and life. I feel so proud of you for all you accomplished in your life. Today i was looking at your son's picture....in his eyes I see your smiling face. Know, that you will always live in him and that you will always be in our hearts. Thank you for being a part of our lives. I know that you are now watching over us from heaven and you will be saving our places there, with my Mom. God is lucky to have you as an angel now!!!
I love you very much,
Your crazy Tia, Lety
Christina Curiel
June 9, 2006
Cousin Tavi...We love you so much. Our lives and our hearts are aching so much because you are not with us anymore. Your strength and the strength of God is going to help our hearts to mend. You're our angel in heaven now...you'll be able to watch over all of us from up there. We'll watch over eachother down here...don't worry. :) We love you always.
p.s. I'll never ever forget the moment I had with you when I was younger...we were playing a swimming game at your uncle's house..."Colors," and I couldn't swim fast enough...you were swimming ahead of me, so I reached out to grab your foot and you pulled me into the "safe zone!" :) You saved me! I love you so much and you'll be in my heart forever.
Silviano Curiel Jr. and Family
June 9, 2006
Familia Godinez,
Our deepest sympathies are with you during this difficult time. Know that you are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Jody & Barbara Fabian
June 8, 2006
In the few months that we knew Tavi, he had such an impact on us. He was a super nice guy and will be greatly missed. We were honored and excited to have such a good new friend. Our hearts are with the family.
Aaron Alcantar
June 8, 2006
Tavi,
We've practically known each other our entire lives. I remember playing against you in basketball and football at our elementary schools (Santa Rosa and St. Ferdinand's). We also played baseball together at Granada Hills LL. When I came to Fort Wayne we became good friends and hung out during high school. After that, we played softball together at Tahcumwah and Krieger. I was happy to see you get married to Jenny and have a son. I will truly miss you. I have lost a lifelong friend. My condolences to the Godinez family.
David, Amy, Jacob, and Alyssa Andrews
June 8, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Godinez family. You will be missed and never forgotten.
Dave
Victor & Maria Cuevas
June 8, 2006
Our sincerest condolences to all The Godinez family.
May God bless you.
Sincerely
Robert Bertram
June 8, 2006
To the wife and family of tavi,i cannot express how sorry i am for your loss i got to know tavi well in the short time he was here and i've never met anyone like him,he was an all around great guy and one heck of a ball player.My dad told me that to god a man was like a lump of coal and during his life god molds and shapes that coal trying to turn it into a diamond thus changing the man but when he gets the diamond perfect he takes it and keeps it with him tavi was a perfect diamond and i know he is in a better place and we will all see him again.
Ben Coakley
June 8, 2006
In the short time I knew Tavi, I came to realize that he was an incredible person and father. I only wish that I had more time to get to know him better. He will be truly missed by all those associated with the Boone Hill United Methodist Church softball team. My prayers go out to his family and I pray that God will give everyone strength in these difficult times. Please let me know if I can do anything as I know he would have done the same for me and my family.
Anna Cervantes
June 8, 2006
To the Godinez Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Please know that we are here for anything. God Bless all of you.
Gerald & Anna Cervantes
Ted Hendry
June 8, 2006
To Jennifer, Lorenzo, and the entire Godinez family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen McLemore
June 8, 2006
Jenni, God is carrying you and holding you and catching your tears. He is bigger than this horrific time in your life. I miss you at work and think of you often. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. Tavi, rest in peace! Karen Mclemore
Mike, Tiffany, Daniel, Kaylee, Victoria, & Lacie Blough
June 8, 2006
Dear Jennifer,
We are truely sorry for your loss. We will keep you, your son, and your family in our prayers. Tavi will always be remembered as one of the best softball players.
Mikey
Bob Hamilton
June 8, 2006
I will miss you dearly my friend. Softball will never be the same. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jenny, Lorenzo and all of the Godinez family. Until we meet again...keep an eye on us from above.
Alex Gomez
June 8, 2006
To the Familia Godinez, Our prayers and our heart go out to you for the loss of your son & brother.May God give you stregnth in this time of grief. We know what it is to lose a son and brother, you have our condolence's. We will keep you in our prayers...Sincerely Alex Gomez y Familia
Fort Wayne Mortgage Corp.
June 8, 2006
Our sincerest condolences to all of Octavio's family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of terrible tragedy.
Matt Coakley
June 8, 2006
Tavi was only with us in Summerville, SC a short time, but we all grew to care for him. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with his family.
Scott, Robin, Ethan and Austin Johnson
June 8, 2006
Sincere condolences to all the Godinez family. Tavi will be missed immensely.
Rich "Slim" Euckert
June 8, 2006
Tavi, I will miss the fun and joy you brought to the softball diamond and most importantly life. You will be missed but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with Jen and Lorenzo.
mike ramirez
June 8, 2006
to the parents and family of tavi, we send our sincere condolences. it was a pleasure of knowing him at the granada hills little league as a baseball player and to the parents i think g.m. van nuys will send their condolences too.........mike ramirez & family
Deborah Loenneke
June 8, 2006
Dear Jennifer,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Aunt Debbie & Ron Loenneke
Darlene Tompkins
June 8, 2006
My heart goes out to you and your son and the entire family.
I will pray for all of you.
May God bless you always.
Diane Behrick
June 8, 2006
Our deepest sympathey to the entire Family. Know that you will all make it through this with God's help. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Kim & Mark Faro
June 8, 2006
Tovi was new to our Charleston area but was truly loved and highly thought of by his family and friends and his passing will leave an emptiness that only God and time can heal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Darcy Thompson
June 8, 2006
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult and tragic time.
Angie Monsivais
June 8, 2006
To The Godinez Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Tavi; my prayers are with your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Angie & Jesse Monsivais
St. Patricks Athletic Club
June 8, 2006
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Tavi was a great guy and we will truly miss him
Troy & Kari Burkholder
June 8, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Troy & Kari Burkholder
Decatur Democrat softball team
susan rice
June 8, 2006
Dear Jennifer,
We love you and send your our sincere condolences.
Aunt Susan, Uncle Bill and Aunt Mary
Diana Godinez
June 8, 2006
Mijo,
So many things left unsaid, please know that are and will always be loved and live forever in my heart and soul. Your time with us was precious, God has plans for you now, this I know, wish I could have held you one last time and let you know how much you mean to me, I know you will be with me always. Until we meet again, I love you and you will be sorely missed.
Love you forever,
your sis,
Diana
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