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for Graciela Alvarado
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Tina Alvarado-Mendez
April 13, 2019
Always on our mind sister! I ♥ you and miss you dearly
Tina Alvarado Mendez
January 6, 2019
Happy Heavenly Birthday my precious angel! I hope you are enjoying your special day with lots of love, hugs and laughter from our Heavenly Father, Dad, Rodney and Lorraine because here on Earth we sure miss you. Until we meet again sister. Continue to walk beside us and know that you are never forgotten.
Christina Galaviz
May 13, 2018
Happy Mother's Day, mom! I love you always and forever. -Christina
karenRayne Mendez
August 5, 2015
It's been a while since I've written on here... Tia its been three weeks since we lost our loving Rodney I know he's up in heaven with you and you both are watching over us we miss you both every day and always will and always will love you both
Love you forever KarenRayne
July 16, 2015
My big sister whom I miss so much. Not a day passes by that I don't think of you, especially when I am out in the park and I look at the beautiful trees and the wind blows. This past Tuesday on July 14, in the afternoon, I was at the golf course and even though I enjoyed watching the people play golf and being surrounded by the beautiful sunshine, beautiful trees and green grass, I had no idea that within a few hours, I would receive the most horrible news. My big sister, I ask you to let mom and dad know that Ronnie (Rodney) is doing ok and that he did not suffer during the accident. We are still trying to come to terms with him being gone. Let them know that he's with you and our other loved ones. Mom and Dad need your reassurance more then ever. I will look at the sky each and every day and know that my big sister and big brother are watching over me and the rest of the family. Love you and miss you so much from your little brother, Pahito.
Rodney Alvarado
July 8, 2015
Hello my sweet, beautiful sister. It's taken this long for to even come and express my thoughts about you. We kept this guestbook online so that we could come here from time to time to say we love you and miss you. I finally went to your resting place to pray and of course I cried. I have tears as I type but it's ok. I cannot tell you how much regret I have that I did not visit much when u were here. I should have seen you as much as possible then and told how much I love u sister. Now I find myself staring at the stars at night and wondering if u see me. Listening to the winds to see if I hear u calling. I'm 50 now and I think of how long it will be before I see you again. When the day of my passing comes I hope I will have the same incredible strength you had to face it. And sister I have beautiful boys now. How I wish you could hold them and for them to tell you they love you!! I will continue to look to the heavens and wonder where you are. And I will listen for your voice in the winds that blow. Smile upon us sister and know that your brother loves you and misses you. By the way, your nephews are Aidan Rodney and Brandon Conner. I keep your picture where they can see you. So they know who you are. Love you sister.
Christina Galaviz
August 27, 2014
I love you, ma.
Audrey Ann
April 7, 2014
Dear Tia,
Its going on 9 years since you passed and not a day goes by that I don't think of you!! I miss the days where me and my siblings would go and spend the night at your house and have pizza for breakfast lol!! I wish heaven had a stair way that we can go up for a day and pay a visit to you!! My Dad misses you so much!! He misses your voice, your calls, your touch, your hugs and the way you yelled "BROTHER!!" every time you saw him!! We all miss you and you were taken from us too soon!! The day they put you in the ground wasn't a good-bye but an "I'll see you later" because one day we will see each other again!! I love you and miss you soo much!!
Rest in peace Tia!!
Love your niece,
Audrey
Tina
December 25, 2012
It's been such a long time but I want you to know that I love you and miss you so very much.. I'd give anything to see you again hold you and tell you how much you mean to me. If HEAVEN wasn't so far away I'd be there in a heart beat!!! Loving you and remembering you always Graciela Alvarado
donna
November 30, 2012
sister i love n miss u .i will always remember u
November 4, 2012
Its been a while since I've visited this guest book.But still I want you to know that I love you so much and think of you ALL the time.
karen rayne
August 13, 2011
I love and miss u. I wish u hadn't gone Gracie I wanted to spend time with u but u had to go.I made a speshle candle 4 u. I have the piglit that u gave me when I was a baby. Take care of me and all the family.
Tina
August 13, 2011
I miss you so much. I hope you can hear me....I had a dream about you the other day and you were with us at home. I was showing you a video of James on my phone and you were laughing at what he was saying. It brings tears and so much saddness to me because it felt so real and I didnt want to wake up. But on the other hand there was happiness because I know that your spirit has come down to meet your grandson James and it lets us know that you are here to protect us. You have always been an angel... I love you and miss you so much. So many memories with you. Still feels like yesterday that you left us. I know you would not want us to cry but sometimes its too hard to hold back our feelings. I love and miss you so much...
karen mendez
December 29, 2009
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU TIA GRACIE
LOVE
Tina
April 17, 2009
Four years have gone by and still we continue to miss you more than ever. Trips to Houston are hard. We want to know that we can go to what was your home and be able to talk and laugh and share wonderful moments and yet it is not possible. I hope you like the flowers I sent you with Grace and Leonard. Sorry that I didn't get a chance to take them to you. Know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for being our Guardian Angel. We love and miss you lots. Hugs and Kisses.
Tina (your gordita)
October 27, 2008
Just the other day we were watching the videos from when you came for menchos leave, pajos graduation, Karen's first birthday and it all seemed like just yeaterday. It made me realize that all this time I've been pretending that your in Houston and don't have time to come in visit when in reality your home and will no longer come to share our happiness. Watching those videos made me realize that I miss you more than ever. I really wish that you were still here with us. We had so much fun and so many memories to hang on too. I know that some how as write to you, you hear me. I know as I cry and hurt for you, you have comforting words for me. No matter how hard I try after 3 years, I still love and miss you very much. Sometimes I wish that I could see you once more , hold you and tell you how much I loved you. I should have told you many times at your bedside but I was really afraid of you going and prayed that you stayed a bit longer. Remember that I love you and will always continue to miss you and wish dearly that you were here. I ask myself many times WHY???? Guess the Lord only knows that. And somehow I will find the answer.
Loving you always.
Michelle Galaviz
April 29, 2008
Hey mama,
I want to say I miss you and I think of you every day. If only I can pick up the phone to say hi. I wish you can see the girls. You now have three grandaughters named Graciela, Taylia and Andrea. Well I miss you and I love you
your bia
Tina Alvarado
April 4, 2008
I know I haven't written to you in such a long time. Doesn't mean I forgot about about you. Never !!! I went right before Easter to see you at your graveside. Man was it hard. Hope you liked the Easter stands Karen picked out for you. I still miss you very much and always will. Time goes by so fast but the pain doesn't. I love you!! and continue to watch over us all.
Michael Alvarado
January 16, 2008
Hey Big Sister! I know I haven't been writing you but just know that you are in my thoughts everyday. I am keeping the promise that I made to you. I am now in graduate school working on my master's degree in bussiness administration in health care. After I am done in two years, I am moving on to my doctorate degree. I am very proud that I have made it this fare and I know you are to. Keep pushing me and don't let me give up.
Love, your little bro.
Pahito
Kris, Robert & Kristian Blanco
January 6, 2008
Happy Birthday Gracie!
We miss you very much! I know that you are in heaven looking over and watching us all!
It is so still hard to believe that you are gone, but in our hearts, you will never be forgotten.
Miss you! Love you!
michelle galaviz
December 13, 2007
Hey Mom,
I'm here at work trying to figure out what to get the girls for christmas and for some reason I thought of you. I was thinking, What would mom want for christmas? Damn, I can't help but laugh because I know exactly what you would of said. "your mom wants a Miller Lite and some gold for christmas." Hahaha
You don't have to tell me twice, I already know mamacita! hahaha
Cheers to that and I'm gonna drink one for you.
Love,
Bia
Michelle Galaviz
November 15, 2007
Hey mamita,
I'm at work on my computer and I started to think of you. I miss you so much and wish we can talk and joke around the way we use too. I miss all those good times we had but its all good. I know you with me and I'll always have you by my side to count on no matter the situation this crazy world holds. Anyways I love you very much and Always remember I'm with you today as always.
Love,
Bia
Tina
August 7, 2007
Today is August the seventh, its been one month since my uncle Matt left us to be with the good lord and in a better home. I know that he is having a great laugh with you. Its really hard to get over the fact that you're gone and even now its harder because we have lost uncle Matt who was loved by everyone like you. For me its hard losing two very special people. I love you both very much and will never forget niether one of you. Tell uncle Matt for me that I love him and miss him very much. I know you talked to him already. Take care of my uncle please. I love you and miss you very much. You will always be in my heart. And I'm glas that you have this guest book because when I write to you, yes its hard but to me it brings some comfort. I know that somehow, someway you are hearing me.
Love you Always Gracie,
BETTY HERNANDEZ
April 30, 2007
GRACIE,
IT'S ME YOUR COUSIN BETTY, I JUST WANTED TO SAY HOW WE ALL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ALL THE FUN TIMES WE HAD WHEN I WAS YOUNGER AND I USED TO STAY THE NIGHT AT YOUR APT. WELL WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH,
LOVE ALWAYS BETTY HERNANDEZ & FAMILY
April 17, 2007
Two years have come and gone. Yet it still feels like just yesterday that we lost you. We still miss you very much and know that someday, we will see you again. Just the other day, I was talking to mom and we were remembering you and the fun times we had with you. Small things like that are never forgotten. Small things like that is what brings comfort to our hearts. And knowing that you are now safe at home, feeling no pain and blessing us all from above brings even more comfort and happiness.
Know that I still miss you dearly and sometimes wish that I can see and speak to you again.
Love you always,
Tina
Kristina Michelle Blanco
April 17, 2007
Wow, I can not believe that it has been two years since the good Lord above took you away from us. Just as he gave us an opportunjity to have you in our lives, he took you away from us.
I still treasure all the happy memories that we shared together. My dad still misses you soooo much. He goes to the cemetary every weekend to see you and take you flowers. You should see the beautiful flower arrangement that he had made for you for today. He will never forget you and neither will I.
God gave us a beautiful angel and that was you. I hope that you will continue to be our guardian angel and watch over us as you have been.
Miss you always.....
Kris.....
Christina Galaviz
February 15, 2007
Mother,
I can't tell you how much I miss you. It's hard to believe that I have not seen you in almost 2 years! I miss us. I miss you so much.
Well, my movie will be out next month and I am so disappointed you will not be there at the premiere with me. I know you would have been so happy and excited. Please continue to bless me as I continue on with my next movie. I keep you in my heart and your strength in my mind. You are my angel.
Come back home,
Christina Galaviz
February 14, 2007
Happy Valentine's Day!!!!
Still loving and missing you.
Love Karen and Tina Mendez
ORTIZ FAMILY
January 6, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Wish you were here, we love and miss you very much.
Michelle Galaviz
December 28, 2006
mom,
Hey mom how are you doing? Damn, Christmas came and went. I wish you were here but its ok, everything is cool down here. I'm not saying that I don't miss you, I would give anything to have you back in my life. I know its been a long time but my love for you will never change. Well mom I have to go. I wanted to wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I love you and don't you ever forget.
November 23, 2006
Thanksgiving Day!!
So many things to be thankful for. Still I sometimes breakdown in disbelief that your gone. For me it is still hard especially at times like this that we expect a phone call from you.
You are loved and missed so much by me because to me you were and always will be my sister. Never were you an aunt. My sister is what you will always be.
So on this day and every other day I give the lord THANKS for letting me have such a beautiful, bright and full of life sister like you Gracie. As much as I would like to have you here to hold and tell you so much, I am THANKFUL that the lord has you in a much better place where you are well taken care of and loved and no longer feeling pain.
Til the day the lord puts our family all together again, I will be missing you.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and remember that I LOVE YOU.
ZARI
October 19, 2006
Hey Prima I was in Houston this past weekend and I thought of you. I have been going every week or two to get supplies for the business. I wish I knew were your resting place is so that I may go leave you a few things. Again my words can not express it enough, I wish we had spent more time together, and that I would have gotten to know you and your family better. I have quite a large family too, it would have been nice to get together. We all miss you. LOVE YOU ALWAYS, your cousin and family from San Antonio !!!
Michelle Galaviz
October 15, 2006
Mom,
This will be the second Hawlloween without you and in my mind it is so unreal. The fact that you're not here with us really makes me cry. I think of all the memories we had together and the memories that weren't. If only you knew how much I loved you and you did. You are my heart, my soul, my only solid rock and will be forever. Remeber I will love and cherish you always. Well mom I'll be 24 this month it seems like yesterday I was 17 and my birthday gift was my first car. Well mom I wanted to express how I felt at this moment and I feel better. I've been missing you. Don't worry about us down here just remeber you still have all my love.
Your Bia.
September 16, 2006
Gracie,
I know its's been awhile since I've written to you. Don't mean I forgot about you cause that will never happen. Know that you are still loved and missed very much. I had the pleasure of meeting your granddaughter Gracie and she is a beautiful little girl. Beautiful eyes. I know that you are very proud.
Xavier turns two today and I really wish that you were physically here to celebrate with not only him but all your grandchildren.I know that you are blessing them and helping to take care of them. Thank you.
Missing and thinking you as always,
Tina
MICHELLE GALAVIZ
August 17, 2006
MOM,
HEY MOM I KNOW ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I'VE WROTE BUT DON'T MEAN I DON'T LOVE YOU. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF UNCLE RODNEY AND THANKS FOR WATCHING OVER HIM. I'M JUST GLAD HE WASN'T IN SO MUCH PAIN. I WISH YOU CAN SEE GRACIE, SHE SO CRAZY LIKE YOU. WELL I GOT TO GO . LOVE YOU MACHA
YOUR BIA.
S&M
July 17, 2006
It was written in the stars and whispered in the wind;destiny would guide our hearts to a love that knows no end.We'll always love you.
Zari
July 2, 2006
Souls do not disintegrate and die:
Years pass and yet they do not fade away.
Memories are like a distant stars
Pouring forth its light across the void.
All our tears and laughter do not lie:
Though we pass like dreams, our spirits stay,
Held fast by love, which is just what we are,
Yet in a form that cannot be destroyed.
Zari
July 1, 2006
To say goodbye's impossible forever,
And yet we must too soon exchange goodbyes.
No magnitude of love when someone dies
Can manage the immensity of never.
Yet even death cannot our memories, our love, our bond sever
Though you may rest somewhere beyond our sighs
And all the talk of afterlife be lies.
Eternity is our brief glimpse of ever.
Even as each breeze must alter time
And each unruly rock reshape the sea,
So love lasts beyond our consciousness.
Each pulse of life's a piece of the sublime,
A breath so full of grace it cannot be,
A wave that ripples endlessly through darkness.
Johnny Galaviz
May 18, 2006
Hey whats up mom(BEAUTIFUL)
WOW--Where to start from?-Well first of all this has been the longest and roughest year(EVER)in my life, copeing and dealing without you here in flesh.I MISS YOU VERY MUCH.Its still all weird and so unreal for me though-Christina Michelle and I were talking the other day and tripping out on how fast this past year and a half flew by.We also laugh at all the CRAZY MOMENTS(LAUGHING OUT LOUD)-Oh and yes i get all the dreams,signs and definately your presence,ITS CRAZY.I never believed in spiritual theories or beleiveings but now i understand it.Thanks for all the expeirences this past year and a half that i have got to experience and you know what im talking about.THANKS MOM I LOVE YOU.
As for me though mom im still the same kid chilling and waiting to hit 21 and have more goals to acheive then ever"I know you'll like the outcome in the next few years though.Its going to take alot of unbeleiveably hard work though(lol)I know you'll be behind me though(AS ALWAYS)I can just hear you-"Hurry up john or im gonna call your dad"(lol)YOUR SO CRAZY WOMAN.
Well we'll be out to see you this weekend and i'll take you a cervesa mom-Miller of course.I know your craving one and want to see us-Yes we miss you very much and i mean everybody but we still have all your unforgetable meomories,laughs,farts,(weird jokes)mispronounced words,you outside listening to your music with your beer in your hand and most of all your love toward us family and friends.Thanks for being here for me and watching over me.You are always with me mind and soul till the day im gone-
-LOVE ALWAYS-
Your son
Tina
April 24, 2006
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
MAGGIE MORIN
April 22, 2006
TIA,
I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH. WE WENT TO SEE YOU TODAY, I HAVE TO ADMITT I DON'T GO VERY OFTEN, IT'S HARD. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THAT YOU'RE NOT HERE. BUT YOU'RE ALWAYS IN MY HEART, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I LOVE YOU. YOUR NIECE MAGOO (MAGGIE)AND FAMILY
Tina
April 16, 2006
"Happy Easter"
I was sitting here think about you more so today. I was remembering that the last holiday we spent with you was Easter 2005 @ MD Anderson. You looked so happpy that we were all there with you.
Mom still has the bunnies that were in the basket we got you. You should be here to still have them. Now it's a memory of you.
Tomorrow will be a year that you left us and I don't know if I would be able to write to you because right now its hard enough.
1 whole year that we haven't heard your voice or even seen your beautiful smile. I miss you so much. I want to see you and talk to you. Please come and visit me.
Missing you and loving you always.
Christina Galaviz
March 29, 2006
Mother,
I suppose you wanted to hear from me since you showed up in my mail today. Do you remember the songs? They reminded me of you so I had them recorded.
Thanks for the dance the other night. I was telling Edna how much I missed your spanish music and your dance moves, and then, in my dream you came to me and asked me to dance. Of course, you were at home with your mom while we danced. You seemed so content.
Still, I can't stop falling into a daze of you. I watch people and their families come into work and I am quietly jealous. To see young girls with their mother gives me the chills and a yourning to feel that connection once more. Fermina's daughters come to see her regularly and it reminds me of us. Sometimes I forget and I wake up thinking 'who is mom out there talking to', but it's far from you. I am jealous of those people who have mothers, I'm jealous that they can hug them and see them anytime. They'll have someone to walk them down the aisle on the wedding day, someone to stroke their hair, someone to guide them and someone to belong to.
You'd think time would heal all, but that expression is nonsense to me. I will always miss my mommy, and that part of me will always hurt. I've lost my mom, my best friend, my god, my love and my soul mate.
I never wanted life like this. To think I could name people who I'd love to take your place and go. I always imagined the 4 of us continuing on our wonderful life. We all loved life, we appreciated it. YOU loved life. I still have your collection of nail-polishes; all those colors! I have your bag we took to M.D. Anderson still packed and ready to go. Your toothbrush and socks are still in it. I have your bottle of hair shine and your straightener waiting for you. Your clothes are still in good shape. Most of the ones in the basket still have your scent on them. I still have the make-up you regularly used. Your CD's are still able to play. (I'd love to say) We're still here if you want to come back home. We have so much to catch up on.
I love you.
Tina
March 28, 2006
Thank you for the words of comfort that you said to me last night.
I have been thinking of you so much lately and I was really glad to hear your voice. It meant so much to me.
You know that I miss you dearly and even now, it's getting a little tougher for me. I am glad that I have mom to talk to. Thank you for watching over us.
February 14, 2006
THE FAMILY AND I WANT TO WISH YOU A VERY 'HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY" AND WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED AND MISSED VERY MUCH. EACH DAY THAT GOES BY YOU ARE STILL REMEMBERED AND VERY MUCH THOUGHT OF. YOU ARE NOW OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL AND NOW MORE THAN EVER WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE CLOSER TO US.
"HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY" TO YOU AND OUR LOVED ONES.
HUGS AND KISSES FROM TINA, KAREN AND THE ALVARADO FAMILIES.
January 23, 2006
Hey Angel,
Saturday we celebrated Karen's 3rd birthday. We really had a great time. I only wished that you were here to join in our excitment. You always were. I'm sure you were watching from above and blessing Karen.
The best gift that Karen recieved was that MOM was there. I'm glad she went. You know she enjoyed being there.
We still think of you often and will always miss you. I know I will.
Watch over us and remember that you are never ever forgotten.
love always,
Tina
Michael Angelo Alvarado
January 10, 2006
Hello my beautiful angel. I want to wish you a very happy birthday. On your actual birthday, Rodney and I wanted to write to you but it was hard for us and we knew we would break down and cry. I went down to Fort Worth and spent some time with Rodney. He bought a beautiful boat and named it Miss Graciela. I tell you, as I drove the boat down that lake, I thought so much about you. I am missing you but I know you are up there watching over me. Well, big sister, I am heading down to the hill country for a drive and get some inspiration, and I will be writing to you soon. Love, Pajito.
January 6, 2006
"Happy Birthday"
To a very special and beautiful angel.
Mom wishes you a Happy Birthday as well and loves you very much.
We miss you and love you.
Happy 43rd Birthday from-
Me, Karen, mom, dad, Melissa, Xavier, Frankie, pajo,Boy, Donna,Rodney, Michael, Leonard,and families.
December 14, 2005
I was thinking of you today. I was remembering the dream dad told us he had about you and how in his dream you told him you and your friend were pretty again. You also mentioned that there is GOD.
So I write to you to mention to you that you have always been a beautiful person. (in and out) Even after you were gone you remained beautiful.
Anyways, I was writing to you to ask you for a couple of favors. You know that the holidays are coming and especially around this time when you were in the hospital, brings lots of sadness to mama. Please stay with mama. Let her know in one way or another that you are ok. That you will never leave us.
Secondly, Michael is in the hospital as well, having tests done. Watch over him and let him know too that everything will be fine. I know you will watch over all of us. You are now our guardian angel.
I miss you very much. I really wish that you were physically here to enjoy the holidays with us. But my comfort is to know that you are having the best one of all with our father in his home.
When I go to sleep at night and you come to visit my dreams, I will hug you and let you know how much I love you and miss you. You will never leave my heart or mind.
Tina
Tina Alvarado
November 24, 2005
Thanksgiving Day!
Yes it is a day for us to be able to give the lord thanks for many things. We all have something to be thankful for.
On this day, I give the lord thanks for giving me wonderful parents, a wonderful family (husband, brothers, sisters, etc.) , and a wonderful daughter, but most of all, I thank the lord for taking you, my sister Gracie, into his safe and loving home. I thank him for giving you the best care.
And you Gracie, I thank you for being the sister that you were. Always caring and thinking of others. Putting smiles on our faces with all your comedy. (Comedy me and mom enjoyed.)
Thank you for all the wonderful memories that you have left us.
Happy Thanksgiving to a wonderful guardian angel who will never be forgotten (Gracie).
Tina Alvarado
November 15, 2005
It really is heartbreaking to enter this book and not think of you and all the wonderful memories. Mom and I were thinking of you and remebering that you wanted to come down for Thanksginving and were unable to. Then shortly after our first visit in the hospital, you called and said you were feeling fine and that you were wrapping presents. I really wished that if we had known what a dramatic turn this was going to be, I wish we would have spent the last holidays together. I probably knew but did not want to accept its reality.
Here is a poem for you and all of our loved ones in a time of pain. This goes back to the first day the lord called for you.
The Call
The call to glory comes so swiftly
to some snatched through the valley of a shadow in and instant into the Presence of Him Who is "The blessed and only sovereign, Lord of the Lords; Who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light."
And we who stand and blink at sudden tearsthat flow as swiftly as the too short years can scarcley realize God's servant stands complete, transformed, accepted, there before God's glorious seat having already entered into the joy of the lord.
And others linger long into the tide of life and consciousness that ebbs and flows through mingled pains and will not yet allow them go directly to the other side, but holds them here for a time and a season not yet complete.
Their eyes and aspirations heavenward catch visions of those gone on before. They long for God's appointed hour when they shall at last embark upon life's greatest advanture: being carried safely to our waiting lord.
(scripture quoted I Timothy 6:15 NAS)
I really enjoy reading this one poem because that is exactly how I feel each day that goes by and it brings some comfort to me.
Missing you each day taht goes by and wish you were here.
-- The Alvarado Family
November 2, 2005
Guardian Angel,
Today is All Souls Day and since we can not be at your graveside, the family and I would like to pray for you, Grandma Micaela, Grandma & Grandpa Alvarado as well as all of loved ones who have passed on to a new life.
Lord God,
whose days are without end
and whose mercies without counting,
keep us mindful
that life is short and the hour of death unknown.
Let your spirit guide our days on earth in the ways of holiness and justice,
that we may serve you
in union with the whole Church,
sure in faith, strong in hope, perfected in love.
And when our eternal journey is ended, lead us rejoicing into your kingdom, where you live forever and ever.
Amen
Eternal rest grant unto them, O lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.May they rest in peace.
Amen
May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen
May the peace of God, which is beyond understanding, keep our hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God and of his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen
Gracie and all of our loved ones, we ask that you continue to watch over us and pray that you rest peacefully. You are now in a better place and a home full of love and no hatred. Where you no longer feel pain and suffering {for that we are thankful}, where everything and everyone are guardian angels.
Many years may pass, but that will not change our love for you. We will always miss you and keep you safe in our prayers and thoughts.
Tina Alvarado
October 17, 2005
Six monts now and the pain still feels just like the first day that you left us. I'm so very much missing you. Now with the holidays coming along it's even harder.
We are now left with nothing but memories and for the most part we are glad to say that they are wonderful and fun filled memories.
You always knew how to make us laugh with your silly self. Bet all the angels up in heaven are having a blast with you. Just sitting here writing to you or just reading what others express to you brings sadness to my heart and tears to my eyes.
Sometimes I think to myself and still wonder why such a beautiful, smart, and fun young lady such as yourself had to leave us so early in life. But then I realize that we are all put on this earth to fullfill one purpose and when we have accomplished what the lord sent us here for; we most return.
So I am pleased and satisfied with all that you have done to make us happy and have such fond memories of you. You know that I have always seen you as my sister and that will never change.
My love for you will continue to grow and you will always be with me in thoughts and prayers.
With greatest love to you!!!!!
October 5, 2005
Gracie
Just want you to know that we are still missing you very much and love you too.
The boys are doing fine and growing more each day. I know that from where your at you can see them and protect them. Thank you
Missing you,
Melissa, Frankie and Xavier
MOM
September 27, 2005
Gracie
Primero te quiero decir que tu madre tiene hetascitis. Tu saves que es.Te quiero muncho vevita.Paque te reyas con migo como antes. :)
God has taken you into heaven a little over 5 months now and it seems as if it were just yesterday. We were together as a family laughing and enjoying each others company.Now those are the memories that make each day better than the last.
Watch over us as we continue the journey that god as laid for us. One eternal life together. One that you are missed by everyone. Your big smile and wonderful laugh.
We will treasure everything that you've done for us baby.You will forever live in our hearts until we all meet again. Find peace in GOD'S hands.
Love you always: mom,dad, your brothers, sisters, and grand children.
Gracie you will always be in my heart and you know how much I miss you. I love you very much mom Alvarado
Mark Correa
September 19, 2005
Prima,
Just wanted to say that I am thinking of you and that I love you very much! I truly miss you and that awesome sense of humor that you had. Puro comedy, Prima!
You never failed to make me laugh, much less put a smile on my face! You were such a prankster, as everyone knows. To this day, the thought of you still brings a smile to my weary face. You will NEVER be forgotten.
I'm sure you're making your fellow angels laugh too! I love you Prima!
Tu primo Mark (el venado)
Kris Blanco
September 15, 2005
Gracie,
This is still so hard for me to accept the fact that you are gone, but believe me, you will never be forgotten. You are always in my thoughts and of course in my heart.
I know that we did not have much time with each other, but for the time that we did share, you left a lasting impression on me!
I visited your grave on Sunday with my dad, Michelle, Christina and Paris. You would be so proud of your girls, they are turning out to be such fine young women! Michelle is going to have a little Gracie any day now and little Paris is more active then ever!
We all miss you so much Gracie! Kristian asks about you often, especially when we are at church, one time he forgot, and assked me "when is Po-Po and Gracie coming?" I broke out in tears when he said, "I forgot, she is with Jesus now". I told him that you were with Jesus and that you will always be watching over us!
My father is still struggling dealing with your loss, he goes to the cemetary every Sunday after church. We always reminiss about all the good times that we shared with you. It will be a year ago that we took you to your first Astro's game at Minute Maid Park, I remember your amazement when you saw the roof open up!
God put you in our lives for a reason and I am so happy that he did, even if it was for just a brief moment, we will always treasure what we had and NEVER forget you!
As one of the last promises that I made to you, I will always be there for your children, Michelle, Christina and John whenever they need me. My dad and I have always told them that they will always have us in their lives, as they are a big part in our lives!
I miss you Gracie and I thank God everyday for the wonderful memories that he gave me and my dad when he put you and your children in our lives.
Where ever you are in Heaven, keep watching over us and once and in a while let us know that you are still here with us! Yes I know it was you who hit me with the pine cone at the Cemetary on Sunday trying to tell me "Cabrona, how come you have not come to visit me!" There is not one day that I do not think about you, always know that you are always in my heart and on my mind!
Love you and Miss you!
Tina Alvarado
September 13, 2005
Good Morining Sweet Angel,
Of course, you know that I don't have to mention how much I miss you because you already know. We are still missing you and loving you very much. Pretty soon you will have another granddaughter. Little Gracie. Bet she's gonna be as beautiful and smart like her grandmother. On Sunday we will be celebrating your grandson Xavier's birthday. I know that you will be there joining in the celebration as he turns 1. I'm doing okay now that I am back at work and that Karen is giving me gray hair. (I still have time to think of you.) Take Care of all of us.
Love you
Tina
Tina Alvarado
August 23, 2005
Gracie,
It's been 4 months since your passing and its still hard to find words to express our pain. Me personally, I'm so very much missing you. I try to think that your at home going about your buisness and us with ours but even more so lately, it is not working. Everyday that goes by I think of you. The day that Karen told me you were on the phone, gosh it broke my heart. You probably were on the phone but I could not hear you. I wanted to hear you say "what are you doing my gordita" and no matter how bad I wanted to hear your voice, I could not. I know that I had said that I would not ever question WHY?But its hard and I find myself asking WHY? WHY you? You were and will always be that special person that always brought laughter and happiness to us all. I ask the lord to please help me find the answer in some way and help me understand why you. Through all this pain, hurt and confussion; I thank him for relieveing you from all pain that you have felt. Not only from your cancer but also from your emotional pain. I know that you know how much I cry for you (like now) but I can't help it. I miss you so very much. If I could, I would give anything to be able to see you and hear your voice one more time. But I know that is impossible. So my condolence and peace is when I talk to you through prayer and know that you are listening to every word I say. Thank you for watching over our family and taking extra care of mom and dad (whom are also missing you deeply). We love you and are thinking of you always.
Love your sister
TINA
Michael Alvarado
August 19, 2005
Good morning my precious angel. It's been four months since you entered the kingdome of heaven. You have been there with me all along, even when the doctor told me my liver was not functioning write. I was scared at first but I could feel you there with me telling me everything would be alright. Also, on Augost 17, Tiffany and I decided to go our seperate ways after being together for 17 months. I am missing her but it was for the best. I know you and God will be there with her while she's undergoing her double lung transplant later next year and you will be watching over me. I am missing you so much and I will be writing to you later. Love you so much, your little brother, Pajito.
Your Tias, Rosie, Marylou, and Lupe Alvarado
August 18, 2005
Missing you and Thinking of you
Tina
July 17, 2005
Gracie,
It's hard to be able to enter this book and find the words to say. It's been three months today and yet it is still very hard for all of us. Especially mama. You know that you meant a great deal to her. As well as all of her other children. I wanna hear mom say that your coming this weekend and it breaks my heart to know that physically your not but then I have peace because spiritally I know that you are. Karen has entered in a beauty pagent again this year. I know you will be there to see her and cheer her on. Rest peacefully and know that we all miss you and love you very much and of course, you know that we always will. I have not yet gone to your grave because you not being there makes it pretty hard, so for now I have no plans to return to Houston; unless an emergency arises. But know that soon I plan on doing something special for you. Again we can just ask you to continue to shine your warmth and strength upon us, watch over us and never leave us.
Loving you with all our hearts,
Tina ( your gordita)
and
your Karen Rayne
Zari Michele Alvarado-Cardenas
July 4, 2005
Hi Gracie,
Today is the 4th of July, Independence Day. A day that we celebrate the freedom of our country, and in a sense, I can't help to also think of how you are now liberated too. Free for any pain or suffering. I am glad that now you are in a better place. It is just saddening that we no longer have a Gracie to learn from and to enjoy.
I know when I last saw you it was long before you illness, but what I remember about you was how happy, and vibrant you always were. Ready to greet everyone with a smile upon your face and embrace them with a hug, so energetic and full of life. You always had a way to make others feel good about themselves. That's why the lord needs you by his side. You are, were, and always will be a VERY special person to us your family and all who knew you.
Your passing was very close to home for me. You see not alot of people know this but you and I have a special connection. It was sad for me and very difficult to know that you were gone, so young, beautiful, and an overall great human being. In 2002 at a routine women's physical (pap smear) my doctor informed me that my pap smear was returned abnormal, it was also discovered that I had pre-cancerous cells in my cervix. I later returned for a coloscopy and a biopsy, to remove the infected area. At my last pap, in 2004, I was normal and continue to be. But I will always live with the thought of it at the back of my mind. With things of this nature you never know if it will return or progress.
I can't imagine everything you must have experienced while facing the cancer. I am glad you were surrounded by loved ones. I commend you for your bravery. As I was told by our family members, you fought hard and never lost your smile or vigor. I am so proud of you.
It was particularly hard for me that I was unable to see you in those last days. I had car, and money problems. My tires were bad they wouldn't have made it to Houston, I coulnd't get news ones at the time. Embarrasing to admit but I did. I talked with my tia Mary(your mom) on the phone and I told her that I would try to do everything I could to go see you. But it was just not possible.
I am sooo sorry but I want you to know that I WAS thinking of you, and you were in my prayers. My mom, tia Rosie, and my husband, everyone was so worried and in shock. It felt like a bad dream.
Now let me share with you some positive news. I went back to school in 2004. I start again in the fall of 2005, this August to be exact. I will graduate, SI DIOS ME LO PERMITE, in June of 2006 with my nursing degree.
But I don't plan to stop there. I want to go on to UTHSCSA and further my education. They have a program there that I can transfer into. My goal is to obtain my Master's degree in Nursing and become a Practioner. That's just underneath a Doctor.
It will be hard, but I hope I make it. When and if I do ... I plan to work on the research of cancer/leukemia. Something of that nature (in the field of oncology). This will be dedicated to everyone who has lost the battle with Cancer or leukemia or has had a loved one that did. It will be in your honor and in the honor of our grandparents (Cristina and Tomas) and our tio Tomas and tia Beatrice as well, and for myself that had my brush with it as well.
I want to make a difference in the world, or the lives of others. Maybe generations in the future will not have to lose to these terrible illnesses.
I missed Race for the Cure, but I plan to attend the Light the Night event. I am going to participate in these events in the near future to raise money for research. I always try to help out or get involved in anyway. Long ago I bought a pin for breast cancer awareness, and recently several bracelets for other types of cancers. This money also goes to fight the cause.
Well I just wanted you to know that although I was not there physically. Mentally I was and my heart was there too. I also wanted to let you know how close this is to my heart, and that you are very special to me for many reasons my beloved cousin. Please don't think I wasn't thinking of you. I am also trying to do something good to help others faced with these and similar situations. I know somehow that you would have liked that.
I will let you go for now. Rest in Peace, and continue to shine your light on the world.
YOUR COUSIN THAT CARES FOR YOU VERY MUCH,
ZARI
PS: my mom (MaryLou) and tia Rosie say hi. My husband also sends his regards as do my children. You would have loved to meet them.
My husband is great, it is because of him that I am able to return to school, and my children are very bright and caring kids.
July 2, 2005
" It is in the general belief of the Indians that after a person dies the spirit is somewhere on the earth or in the sky, we do not know exactly where, but we are sure that the spirit still lives...So it is with Wakantanka (The Great Spirit). We believe that Wakantanka is everywhere, yet Wakantanka is to us as the spirits of our sister Gracie and our loved grandparents: Micaela, Tomas and Christina, whose voices we cannot hear."
I now relaize that there is no death, Only a change of worlds.
Guardian Angel,
We continue to think of you and miss you a great deal. We are blessed to have a sister like you and we too are greatful that we had the pleasure of knowing you from our wee years to adulthood. Mom and dad are proud of having a beautiful and strong daughter like you. They knew you better than all of us and know exactly what they had. I know that mom and dad will always be proud to call you their daughter.
Missing you
Tina
Christina Galaviz
June 18, 2005
Mother:
As days hasten away, I continue to think about you. The hollow essence of devoid linger consecutively as I notice this will sustain into the future. Moreover, the prompt pace of your death has been rather overwhelming. I often refuse to believe that you are forever vanished: matter, spirit, existance, etc. Nevertheless, I dream of you much. So much so, I'm convinced sleeping is a necessity and 'rejuvenating' to my life. Conversly, I do hope to see you once more, albeit I am not expectant of Heaven.
You and I, mother, tried a great deal while fighting this Cancer. We were a hopeful, faithful, and accepting team - refusing to give up. I am glad both you and I experienced this battle together. No one will absolutely comprehend the journey we experienced. Likewise, I am honored to have been given the opprtunity / responsibility of holding your faith and life in my hands. Thank you for fully trusting me. Thus, I would definitely repeat the process if it were obligated.
As I was honored to battle for your life with you, I am blessed to have the right to call you my mother (e.g. creator, GOD). I've yet to encounter someone as beautiful, strong, tenacious, sincere, or "lively" as you. You posessed the precise touch to make others feel content, more so your children. In brief, you were / are my inspiration as I am certain earth will never land a person as analogous as you.
Though in general, I conclude I am holding up satisfactory. Aside from awakenings of confusion, I am confident with the fact of having lost you. Fortunately, I accept letting you go (i.e. your cessation). I do not puzzle or question "Why you?". I permit and acknowledge that life is simply temporary - and if taken otherwise - disasterous. The mature idea is that life goes on as does memories. In addition, the secret to life which you, mom, understood, is that we are all dying and have been since the day we were welcomed into this earth. So, gladly to say, my life is moving forward positively. Once you are down, the only way to go is up, right?
In conclusion, no one can say they "actually" knew you as Michelle, John, and I did. (In my opinion) From our wee years to adulthood, we proceeded every day with you: studying, observing and learning you behind closed doors. And it is with that prodigious opportunity that I know you and the three of us rest peacefully.
Christina
P.S. My regards / sympathy to your family.
Maria Alvarado
June 17, 2005
Gracie, its me your mama.
I want you to know that your dad and I are still thinking of you and everyday that goes by we still miss you. You know that you will always be our little girl. We will always pray for you and that the lord keep you always in his home until we can all meet again. I know he will. Gracie, if you will, do me a favor and give my mom Micaela, your grandmother, a huge hug ang a kiss for me. Tell her that I love her and will too see her someday. My two beautiful ladies take care of each other in heaven and take care of all of us on earth that love you and miss you.
**YOUR MOM MARIA WHO LOVES YOU **
Tina Alvarado
June 17, 2005
Guardian Angel
Today it has been two months since you have left us to enter the kngdom of heaven and yet it feels as if it were just yesterday that the lord left us with pain. But behind all of the hurt and sadness, we know that you are in a better place where you are well taken care of and you can no longer feel pain. And that's all that matters now. Continue to watch over the entire family. Keep us safe as you and the lord have been doing. We miss you very much and will keep you in our prayers.
love you sister!
-- Tina & your Karen Rayne
MichaelAngelo Alvarado
June 15, 2005
Hey Gracie, It's me, Pajito. Things are going well for me right now and work has been very steady. The strange thing is that I sometimes foreget that you are in Heaven. The other day when I was talking to mom, I almost was going to ask her if she's spoken to you lately, just how I used to. I am missing you very much but I know you are with me in a spiritual form. I will let you go for now and I will be writing to you later. Missing you so very much, your little brother Pajito.
TINA ALVARADO
June 10, 2005
Gracie,
I know that from the kingdom of heaven, you are aware of everything that goes on here on earth. I know that you see lots of things that are wrong and things that would not be occuring if you were here.These past couple of days have been very rough for me. I constantly think of you and cry so much. I am breaking down..I know that I need to be strong for my little girl, but you were also and important person in my life. I know that you will communicate with us somehow and I need you to help me find peace. I can't take this heartache anymore. I miss you very much. Every day that goes by, I try to be strong, but honestly, I
feel as I'm going into a depression. I know your in a better place. I know your not suffering. And I also know that your presence is still here with us. But not being able to hear your voice and see you is driving me crazy. If this is how I feel, I can only imagine the pain that your children are feeling. We all need you in our lives. I see you in my videos that I have of you and it does bring some comfort to see the way you were. Always cheerful and bringing happiness to others. I know that you can see and understand the pain that I as well as everyone else are feeling. Thank you for the wonderful memories.
-Tina
SOPHIA ALICIA CASTRO
June 9, 2005
GRACIE,
IT'S BEEN KINDA WEIRD NOT TO SEE YOU ANYMORE. I STILL THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME AND STILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS. THE DAY THEY CALLED AND SAID THAT YOU WERE GONE THAT WAS A DAY THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT DAY. I REMEMBER THAT IT WAS A GLOOMY DAY BUT THEN IT GOT SUNNY, I REMEMBER THAT JUST A FEW WEEKS BEFORE THAT YOU WERE OUT AND ABOUT, HAVING FUN. I REMEMBER WHEN I USE TO SEE YOU @ THE HOUSE WHEN WE USE TO PICK UP PARIS. I REMEMBER WALKING IN THE DOOR AND YOU COMING TO ME WITH OPEN ARMS TELLING ME "HI MAMA, HOW YOU DOING?" AND I REMEMBER THE DAY THAT I WENT TO SEE YOU @ DONNA'S HOUSE, THEY WERE TAKING YOU & YOU SAW ME & YOU COULDN'T SEE ME REAL WELL BECAUSE OF THE LIGHT BUT YOU STILL NOTICED THAT IT WAS ME. YOU GAVE ME A BIG KISS & HUG ASKING ME IF I WAS GOING TO GO SEE YOU @ THE HOSPITAL. THEN YOU TOLD ME "I LOVE YOU!" I STILL REMEMBER THAT DAY LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. THERE'S TIMES THAT I STILL THINK THAT YOUR HERE & NOT UP IN HEAVEN LIVING PEACEFULLY. THERE'S TIMES THAT I WOULD BE DOING SOMETHING & I WOULD HEAR YOUR VOICE REAL CHEERFUL BECAUSE YOU WOULD SEE ME. EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE NOT HERE YOU ARE MISSED VERY MUCH, YOUR LOVE IS STILL WITHIN MY HEART. I MISS YOU VERY MUCH, I LOVE YOU. MAY YOU LOOK OVER YOUR FAMILY & TAKE CARE OF THEM. BUT ITS GOOD TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN HEAVEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF. UNTIL THE GATES TO HEAVEN, I WILL BE MISSING & LOVING YOU TILL WE MEET AGAIN.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!
michelle galaviz
June 8, 2005
HEY MA,
I FEEL YOUR PRESENCE EVENTHOUGH YOU'RE NOT HERE. HOW DO I EXPLAIN THE STRANGE THINGS THAT TAKE PLACE. YOUR PICTURES FALLING AT MY BED SIDE WHEN I'M LYING DOWN THINKING OF YOU OR MY DREAMS I HAVE OF YOU TELLING ME YOU'RE DOING FINE. I ALWAYS DREAM OF YOU DRINKING YOUR MILLER LIGHT IN ONE HAND AND STRUMMING THE OTHER AGAINST THE TABLE TO YOUR OLD TEJANO MUSIC BEATS. I CAN SMELL YOUR WHITE DIAMOND SCENT AND PICTURE YOU LAUGHING AS YOU ALWAYS DID. THESE ARE THE THINGS THAT GET ME THROUGH THE DAYS WHEN I THINK OF YOU. YOU LET ME KNOW YOU'RE FINE AND I'M SATISFIED SO I DON'T CRY. I LOVE THE WAY YOU RAISED ME AND BECAUSE OF YOU I'M STILL STANDING. THE ONE AND ONLY LADY IN MY LIFE WHO WASN'T AFRAID OF SACRAFICE. YOU KNOW WHAT MOM? AS I SAT NEXT TO YOUR BED SIDE IN THE LAST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE, I REALIZED IF YOU CAN FACE DEATH BEFORE YOUR EYES THAN I CAN AND WILL DO SOMETHING IMPORTANT IN MY LIFE NO MATTER THE SITUATION OR DAILY CIRCUMSTANCES. THANKS MOM FOR SHOWING ME EACH STEP AND A NEW BREATHE OF LIFE. LOVE YOU TIL THE DAY I DIE. YOUR(BIA)MICHELLE
MARIA ALVARADO
June 8, 2005
GRACIE
IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY AND MEMORIES A LANE I WOULD WALK RIGHT UP TO HEAVEN AND BRING YOU HOME AGAIN. GRACIE THIS PAST MOTHERS DAY WAS VERY SAD TO ME BECAUSE YOU WERE NOT HERE WITH ME AND YOU DID NOT CALL ME. I REMEMBER WHEN WE USED TO CALL EACH OTHER FOR MOTHERS DAY. I MISS YOU ALOT MY BABY BECAUSE WHEN THERE WAS TALK OR IF I JUST NEEDED SOMEONE TO TALK TO I WOULD CALL YOU AND CONFIDE IN YOU. YOU KNOW WE USED TO TELL EACH OTHER OUR PROBLEMS. RIGHT NOW I FEEL AS IF I DON'T HAVE ANYONE ELSE TO CONFIDE IN LIKE I DID WITH YOU. EVERYDAY THAT GOES BY CONTINUES TO BE SAD FOR ME AND YOUR DAD. NOTHING IS THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. YOU BROUGHT LAUGHTER AND HAPPINESS TO US ALL. I HAVE YOUR PICTURE BESIDE ME WHERE I CAN SEE YOU EVERYDAY. NOW THAT YOU ARE IN HEAVEN LOOK OUT FOR ME AND YOUR DAD, YOUR CHILDREN, GRAND CHILDREN, YOUR BROTHERS AND YOUR SISTERS TINA AND DONNA.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS,
MOM AND DAD
Donna Ortiz
June 8, 2005
To my one and only sister Gracie....
I want you to know that I love and miss you very much. You know that we all love and miss you. You are my only sister and no one is ever going to take your place. Although you are gone,mom still has 2 daughters because you are still alive in our hearts. No matter how many good and bad things have happened between us, you know that we were able to forgive each other because of the love that we sisters had for each other. I thank you for wanting to spend you last moments with me like you told the doctor at the hospital. You know that if I had to take care of you again, I would do it all over again with no hisistations because you are my sister and I love you very much. Thank you for being the sister that you were and will continue to be. All my daughters (your nieces and Joey) still think of you and miss you. We spend days talking about all the wonderful moments when you were here. We remember that you would tell us that we were your family and that you really felt loved. We will always remember you with all that love you had for us and us for you. We will continue to pray for you and we know that one way or another you are still here with us.
Love always your GORDITA
Donna
michelle galaviz
June 7, 2005
HEY MAMA,
I'M HERE THIKING OF YOU AND MISSING YOU LIKE CRAZY. AT TIMES I FORGET YOUR GONE AND I DIAL YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER. SOMETIMES I WAKE UP WANTING TO VISIT YOU THEN IT ALL COMES BACK TO ME, BY THE WAY I'M HAVING A BABY GIRL,ANOTHER GRANDAUGHTER MOM. ANOTHER CRAZY GRACIE-HA HA!! I LOVE YOU MA. JEFF SAYS HI AND HE MISSES YOU. HE ALSO HOPES THAT YOUR SPIRIT AND YOUR SOUL FLOWS THROUGH BABY GRACY WITH THE BEST OF LOVE. TE AMO.......MA!
TO EVERYBODY ELSE IN THE FAMILY JEFF SAYS HI AND BEST WISHES TO YALL. PLEASE PRAY FOR BABY GRACY..THANKS JEFF REYES JR.
YOUR (BIA)MICHELLE
MICHELLE GA.LAVIZ
June 3, 2005
HEY WOMEN,
AS THE SUN RISE AND FALLS,LIFE IS DIFERENT IN MANY WAYS. I NEVER THOUGHT IN A MILLION YEARS I'D BE LOSING YOU AT 22. FOR SOME REASON I COULDN'T SEE YOU GROWING GREY AND OLD AND SEEING ME WITH KIDS OF MY OWN. I CAN'T BELEIVE MY FINGERS ARE TYPING LETTER AFTER LETTER CREATING WORDS EXPRESSING LIFE AFTER YOUR DEATH. THE TRUTH IS I'VE ALWAYS SEEN THE REALITY OF LIFE AND THE UNEXPECTED TOLLS IT UNFOLDS. I KNOW CHANGE IS PERMANENT AND IN TIME THINGS WILL CHANGE.
I LOVE YOU, YOUR BIA(MICHELLE)
melissa alvarado
May 28, 2005
missing you and loving you always.
Zari Michele Alvarado
May 27, 2005
Hello Cousin
Just writing to let you know that we're thinking of you , and missing you always .
LOVE YOU ALWAYS
ZARI & FAMILY
Tina Alvarado
May 25, 2005
angel mio,
Today is May 25th and although it is my birthday, it is also a sad day for me because no matter how bad I want to hear your voice today calling to wish me a happy birthday like you used to I know that it is impossible. I know that from the kingdom of heaven you are looking down upon me and wishing me the best. I feel that sometimes I am greedy because you are at home with our father and watching over us and keeping us safe and for me to know that you are there and not here is not acceptable. I sometimes want you here with us. I want to hear your voice when you call mom and we talk and ask when are you coming? I ask the lord to please forgive me for my greediness. I know he needs you too. I ask him to please bare with me because it is still painful and my heart is still aching. And there is no telling how long time will take to ease this pain. Gracie please forgive me as well, if I constantly think and cry for you. You know that you were very special to me and will always be. I want you to be able to live in the knigdom of heaven peacefully, but with our constant cries for you, you can't. It will take time, but ask the lord to help you help us find peace and comfort. Know that I love you and miss you very much. No one is ever going to replace you in my heart. Thank you for the love and kisses that you are sending on this special day. My only biggest regret is that I wanted to hold you and cry with you and tell you that everything was going to be okay, but I could not because that would have been a lie. Sorry that I didn't hold you and talk to you and tell you all the things that I wanted to say. I didn't do it because I felt as if there were no need to because you were not going anywhere. And now its too late......
All I can do now is write to you through this guest book and know that you are listening to me as I write. I believe that you and the lord will respond to me and talk to me through dreams. Te extrano muncho hermana.
Missing you,
Your sister Tina
Maria and Robert Alvarado
May 20, 2005
Gracie, although it has been a month since you left us, know that your father and I still love you and miss you very much. We still feel your presence with us. We know that you are okay and that the lord has you in good hands. My baby no longer feels pain, but is now full of happiness and joy. You will continue to be in our prayers and hearts. We will never forget you.
Love always,
Mom and Dad
Maria and Robert Alvarado
May 19, 2005
Although it has been a month since you left us, we want you to know that we still feel your presence with us and we know that you are watching over us. We thank the lord daily for keeping you safe and allowing you to no longer feel the pain you were. You will always be our little girl. We love you and miss you very much.
Lots of love to you from your mom and dad.
MichaelAngelo Alvarado
May 18, 2005
Hello My Angel! I thought so much about you yesterday as I drove down Huebner Rd. Into Fredricksburg Rd. And I realized it was already a month since you entered the Kingdom of Heaven. I am missing you so much and there's not a day that goes by that I wish I had you here with me physically, but I know you are around me spiritually. I have been doing great and the Dr. gave Tiffany good news about the transplant. There's no need in doing it now since here body is doing so well. Anyhow, we are missing you down here and I am happy that you are making others laugh in Heaven. Oh, and Xavier wants me to tell you to say hi to Ashley for him. I told him you would. Love you always big sister and I'll see you in heaven.
Tina Alvarado
May 17, 2005
Well angel, it's been a month since you left us and yet it feels as if it were just yesterday that we were left with the pain of your loss. I miss you very much. Right now I only wish that I were able to hold you and tell you how much I love you. You know that you were very special to me. I will never forget you. Continue to shine your warmth on all of us. Remember that you are the sun that shines and lightens up the day. Thank you for being you and always being that special person that you are. Do not let your spirit abandon us for you know that we won't abandon you. You will always be in our prayers and especially thoughts.
Missing you deeply,
your sister who loves you -Tina
TINA ALVARADO
May 9, 2005
TO GRACIE(MY SISTER, MY INSPIRATIONAL ANGEL)
HEY PRETTY GIRL,
I DIDN'T HAVE A CHANCE TO WISH YOU A HAPPY MOTHERS DAY YESTERDAY. "HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY SISTER!" YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE MISSED AND LOVED VERY DEEPLY. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES. YOU ALWAYS KNEW HOW TO MAKE US LAUGH. I MISS YOU SO MUCH THAT WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH TO EXPLAIN HOW MUCH. CONTINUE TO SHINE ON US AND GIVE US THE STRENGTH THAT WE NEED TO CONTINUE ON DAY TO DAY.
LOVING YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER
KAREN,TINA AND FREDDIE
Michelle, Johnny, Christina Galaviz and Paris and your sis Lisa Rivenbark
May 8, 2005
'Happy Mother's Day' mom. We love you and miss you with all our hearts. It's been lonely since you've been gone, but you are still here with us everyday. We will see you tomorrow with flowers.
"Oh-no you didn't just leave us!"
Always and forever, love your kids and your little sister (Lisa).
"I love you and miss you MoMo." -Paris
Mark Correa
May 3, 2005
Para mi prima Gracie,
You were the epitome of an angel on earth. You were always there to help those in need and your heart was open to everyone. You were loved by all whose lives you touched. You were always able to bring laughter and joy to anything and anyone. And talk about tough and strong willed! You never gave up on us, Prima! You were an inspiration to us all. You will be dearly missed. I love you Cousin. Thank you for all the beautiful memories... Watch over us all. I will never forget your everlasting smile and laughter, and that is what I will always see when I think of you.
Tio Robert y Tia Maria, my sincerest condolences to you on the loss of your baby girl. There will never be another like her.
Mis primos y primas, accept my condolences on the loss of your beautiful sister. That girl always knew how to make us laugh, huh? She will never be forgotten... Love always, Mark, Davohn-Lee, Katlin, and Thalia...
rosita alvarado
May 2, 2005
Our deepest sympathies from the
Alvarado Maghami and Cardenas families... Rest In Peace Gracie
Zari Michele Alvarado
May 2, 2005
To my cousin Gracie ,
I wish we had gotten to know each other better and spend more time together . Share one last conversation together . I feel very bad , and very guilty that we could not be there with you in your last days here, please forgive us for this but most of all that we did not find out sooner . We might have had more time to share . You will be missed extremely by all of us who loved you . My mother Mary Lou and your aunt Rosie send you all their abundant love , they tell me how they remember carrying you as a beautiful little baby girl , and what a beautiful young woman you always were so kind and charismatic . We are all very deeply hurt by your leaving us so soon . Everyone has cried countless tears . You will always be a SPECIAL person to us . You are in a wonderful place now where you can continue to shine your light on the world . Thank you for being you , a great asset to your family and all who delighted in having known you . May peace and tranquility be with you now
LOVE ALWAYS ,
Zari M.Alvarado-Cardenas
and Family (Rodrigo Cardenas , Rosie Alvarado , Mary Lou Alvarado , Jacob , Joshua , Kaytlyn , Jeremy , Kyrah , Keiran , and Kandis ) ...
Carol McHenry
May 2, 2005
If we accept God in our hearts and follow His Word, we will indeed join our loved ones into His kingdom in Heaven as He has promised us. We want to extend our deepest sympathy to all Gracie's loved ones and are praying for you.
The Jack McHenry family of Morton, IL
MichaelAngelo Alvarado
May 1, 2005
Hey my Gracie, Loosing you was the most painful experience in my life. I knew I was going to miss our great times you and I had together. I remember the days I would go and visit you or you'd come to San Antonio to visit us. We always joked around and laughed. You would always tease me about whatever issue was current in my life. And that made it easier for me. I just want you to know that with your death, a new part of my life was born. My relationship with God has gotten better. I am now enjoying the present moment and living each day as if it was my last. My relationships with my patients have gotten better. You will always be with me spiritually and your will to never give up will continue to inspire me and keep me going. I am going to miss you dearly big sister and those wonderful moments that we still needed to enjoy. But every time the wind blows, everytime I look to the stars and everytime I hear your name, I know that you're with me. Loving you and Missing you, your baby brother, Michael (pajito) Alvarado.
Tina Alvarado
April 27, 2005
Gracie,
Just like Rodney mentioned, you are a beautiful angel. Yes we will meet again but til then you will be truely missed. It is very hard for me to find closure. I love you deeply. Please watch over the entire family. With your help and God's help please help me find peace in such a difficult time. Love you very much angel and we will see you again.
P.S.
Karen daily remembers you and mentions that you're okay in Jesus' house.
Rodney Alvarado
April 21, 2005
Gracie,
What a beautiful angel you are. I know I will see you again but until that day comes, my heart will ache. I have lost a wonderful sister but God has gained a beautiful, strong angel. You will forever live in my heart as well as mom and dad's heart, and all your brothers, sisters and loving friends, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Until we meet again beloved sister! God bless you and keep you. I will always love you!
Your brother,
Rodney Alvarado
PS
Karen, Tiffani, Lisa, Danyelle, and Stacie have also lost a big part of their lives and they also love you.
ana galvan
April 20, 2005
My family and i met gracie about 10
years ago, we lived in the same apartment complexes.She is the sweetest woman i've ever met and her death impacted our family deeply.She will be missed extremely
Cyndy Esquivel
April 20, 2005
I only knew Gracie for a short period of time but what an everlasting impact she left on me and my husband, Javier! It was almost 6 months ago, that she and her lovely daughter, Christina, volunteered for American Cancer Society's, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. She put her heart and soul into helping at this event. After the event, she told me that she had so much fun that she couldn't wait to do it again next year. Unfortunately, cancer took her life so suddenly. She was an angel here on earth and now she's one in heaven! My heart & prayers go out to her family. To her parents, be proud you raised such a wonderful person! She will be dearly missed by many. Gracie, please watch over my family - you're our guardian angel. Until we meet again, we love you and thank you for being a part of our lives! Cyndy, Javier and Monica Esquivel
PATTI REYES
April 20, 2005
WE ARE VERY SAD FOR YOUR LOSS. WE ARE KEEPING YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. FROM JOSE ZAVALA ANDY FAMILY !!!!
Julie LeMelle
April 20, 2005
Gracie,
You meant the WORLD to us. Ryan and Amanda loved you soooo much. Craig and I will never forget you, and everything you did for us and the kids. You will always be a part of our family. God be with you.
Love and Miss you always,
Julie
Juanita Alba
April 19, 2005
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
robert blanco
April 19, 2005
we will miss you , Kris, Kristian and Robert Blanco
Donnie Eckhardt, and wife Janice
April 19, 2005
We are so sorry for your great loss and our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
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