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Loretta Madera Obituary

MADERA, LORETTA REYES Loretta Reyes Madera, 46, Denver. Rosary, Sunday 6 p.m., Trevino Chapel of Roses. Mass, Monday 10 a.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 36th and Kalamath. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

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Published by Denver Post on Aug. 3, 2002.

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Margaret

June 30, 2023

Wow I didn't even know this was here thanks to Annette I miss you more than you will ever know Mom Dad Tony and now Joey and all the rest that are with you in Paradise till we meet again my sister I love you always and give my love to everyone else there Margaret

Berta

June 29, 2023

Hi Grandma, I miss you so much. I cannot believe it's been 21 years since you've been gone. My uncles are with you now reunited in heaven. Don't worry I'll take care of mom and John... we love you all so much. Give my uncles a hug please.. til we meet again Grandma. Til we meet again.. :(

Missing you

July 19, 2022

It's been awhile since anyone has come to this page so here I am. I really love and miss you and my Tonyand the rest of the family who left after you years down the road You're anniversary is coming up soon and 20 years is a very long time it's been since you left.I send my love to you and the rest till we meet again

Bernadette Reyes

June 10, 2021

I miss you sooooo much mom!!!! I need you so bad :(

September 20, 2018

I MISS YOU SOOOOO MUCH

February 8, 2018

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORETTA, I MISS YOU MORE THEN EVER. HOW I WISH YOU WHERE HERE I COULD USE A BIG SISTER RIGHT ABOUT NOW.
LOVE AND MISS ALWAY.

Annette

February 8, 2017

Happy Birthday My beautiful sister! I miss you. Your in my thoughts every day .I cant wait to see you all one day. I love you.

Please sister help me Pray for my family struggles at this time of need...

Annette ~

February 5, 2017

Im missing you so my sister .You birthday is coming up and when it was your birthday you would start making your plans weeks ahead of time . I love you sister may you be resting in peace and enjoying all our family, your baby son and our parents.

Auntie, we miss you more than ever! Your Great Grandson on the 4th. Love love love always.

Jojo

July 12, 2016

Annette De Leon

September 2, 2015

Thank you big Sister for bringing me comfort & peace in my sleep during my most difficult time. I'm missing you so much. But I know your in a better place and that helps with the pain of missing you. I love you.


Your Baby Sister

Angel Arreola

April 15, 2014

JEHOVA es mi pastor y nada me faltara en lugares de delicados pastos me ara descansar gunto aguas de reposo me pastoriara confortara mi alma me guiara por sendas de gusticia por amor a su nombre aunque ande en valle se sombra o de muerto no temere mal alguno porque tu estaras conmigo.SALMOS 23:1

Angel Arreola

April 3, 2014

Dice Dios. en tu luz veremos la luz. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light croos references PSALM 36:9

Angel Arreola

April 1, 2014

CRISTO DIJO. el que cree en mi aunque este muerto vivira S juan 11:25

Angel Arreola

March 25, 2014

DIOS dijo clama a mi y yo te respondere. GOD SAID. Call to me and I will answer. Jeremiah 33:3

Angel Arreola

March 25, 2014

Todo. IS All todo lo podemos en CRISTO que nos fortalese . Filipenses 4:13

Angel Arreola

March 23, 2014

God is with you end you family for ever.

your so beautiful <3

Annette De Leon

March 22, 2014

Sister..Bernadette has been talking about you daily.That must mean your spirit is with her more then ever.I've been telling her all the great things we all did together growing up.It gives me comfort to know (you) Mama,Tony & Daddy are looking down on all of us.I miss you like crazy :'(


I love you sister

Angel Arreola

February 14, 2014

Si te sientes poco cansada en este dia es que te traigo dando vueltas en mi cabeza. You are very very special too me

Angel Arreola

February 14, 2014

Para decirte k fuistes una linda y hermosa mujer. You are super special you live in my heart

Angel Arreola

February 10, 2014

LORETTA dice la biblia que al dejar este mundo volaremos como nubes a las moradas celestiales. Who are that fly as a cloud.and as the doves to their windows ISAIAH 60:8

Annette De Leon

February 9, 2014

Yesterday was your Birthday and The memories kept a smile on my face. Reynoldo passed and The thought that he is with you and Our mama brings joy to my heart. I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU BIG SISTER ?

Angel Arreola

February 8, 2014

For with thee is the fountain of the life .in thy ligth shall we seelight

Angel Arreola

February 8, 2014

For to me to live in christ. And to die is gain .fhilippians 1:21

Angel Arreola

February 7, 2014

Febrero 8 es un dia super especial .un dia como hoy nacio la persona que fue .que es y sera por siempre super especial .you are very.very special too me

February 5, 2014

Amen.

Angel Arreola

February 3, 2014

The LORD is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27;1

Jojo

January 24, 2014

Miss you Auntie and I love you so much <3

Angel Arreola

October 28, 2013

My condolences for all the family. GOD is with you en you family psalms 90:1 LORD you have been our dwelling pleace in all generations

Angel Arreola

October 22, 2013

LORETTA. GOD IS WITH YOU. The LORD is mystrength and myshield my heart trusted in him. And I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth. And with my song will I praise him.

Angel Arreola

October 20, 2013

Para mi el vivir es cristo y el morir es ganancia. Filipenses 1:21

Angel Arreola

October 7, 2013

Psalm 91:1 al 16 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almmighty. El que habita bajo el abrigo del obnipotente en sus alas estara seguru.

Angel Arreola

October 7, 2013

God bless all your family. Dios bendiga toda su familia.

Angel Arreola

October 6, 2013

Dios es bueno y grande en misericordia. SALMOS 36:5 god bless all the famly .

October 6, 2013

I miss you big sister
-Annette

Angel Arreola

September 28, 2013

Todo lo puedo en CRISTO que me fortalese .filipenses 4;13 God is all . Only you my Lord

Angel Arreola

September 27, 2013

CRISTO te pido en Oracion por toda la fam. De Loretta sus hijos.Joey. y por bernardette Reyes cuidalos .protegelos.guardalos de todo mal.peligro guardalos en el gueco de tu mano LORD .dice la Biblia EL QUE CREE EN MI AUNQUE ESTE MUERTO VIVIRA. S JUAN 11"25 toda su fam.guardalos padre en el nombre de JESUCRISTO KATHLEEN .MARGETH.CARLEN. ANNETT .WILIAM. toda su fam.protegelos de todo mal.enfermedad peligro.ilumina sus vidas en el nombre de CRISTO JESUS AMEN

September 25, 2013

MY DEAR FRIEND I MISS YOU SO MUCH I KNOW YOUR UP THERE WITH MY MOM AND OUR SON TONY GERALD PLEASE TELL THEM I MISS YOUS ALL SAVE A PLACE FOR ME I REMEMBER WE USED TO SAY THAT TO EACH OTHER WHEN WE USED TO GO TO THE DANCES I SURE MISS YOU I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU JUANA GALLEGOS

JUANITA GALLEGOS

September 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Angel Arreola

September 23, 2013

Loretta no hay palabras para espresar lo que siento se que fuistes una persona super especial en mi vida. Cuando me di cuento no lo podia creer. Pensaba. Que era un sueno y queria despertar de ese sueno.Dios save porque hace las cosas .es un camino k todos vamos. Tarde k temprano ud. Fue muy especial en mi vida you was very.very special too my

July 30, 2011

Loretta, its been 9 years since you have left us. I still miss you as if it was yesterday. You fill my thoughts and my heart with a sign here and there. You will never leave my heart or my mind. My memories are forever... Give Mom and Nick a kiss for me, I miss them so much I can't even put words to it yet. Love you and see you in my dreams.

February 8, 2011

Happy Birthday Sister! Miss you alot,
Carlene

February 8, 2011

Happy Birthday Sister Loretta!!! We love and miss so much!


Annette~

February 8, 2011

Happy Birthday my love. I miss you so much. It feels like you just left me. I have so much to say but have said so much through my dreams to you and my prayers. You take care of yourself and again please take care of Mom and Nick. Rosalie has joined you now and she needs your protection. You always did anyway.Another member joining you, Loretta. I so sad but I know you are there for them and that makes it a little better. I love you girl with all my heart and every time I look at a picture I smile and remember a time or two we had. I have to go now because I am getting ready for Rose's Funeral. Speak to you again soon. Happy 55th Birthday.
Me

November 4, 2010

Hello my sister. I haven't written in a while because I have not been able to put feelings into words yet. They are stuck in my heart and won't come out. Please come to me in my dreams so we can talk. I need you now more then ever.
Me

September 15, 2010

LUKE: 11-NO one, when he has lit a lamp puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lamp stand, that those who come in may see the light. the lamp of the body is the eye. therefore, when your eye is good, your whole body also is full of light. But when your eye is bad , your body also is full of darkness. There for take heed that the light which is in you is not darkness.amen. [read on]

August 31, 2010

I give thanks to you Father God for your mercy on us,and all your LOVE even when we don't understand your will. I LOVE YOU,and PRAY that you bring us all together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, I ask: Amen.

August 30, 2010

I haven't written to you in a while sister because I have been numb.

Our Father joined you and our Mother almost did on the night of his funeral.

I have not been able to say much these days but it will get better. It just doesn't feel better right now.

I haven't forgotten you, on the contrary I miss you more then ever. I wish you were by my side to get me through this.

RIP: My Dad, Nick; my cousin Dominick, my grandpa Floyd, my uncle Adam, my aunt (his wife) Dolores, my uncle Danny. All whom that have passed away in the last 6 months.

Please God keep a watchful eye on Mom, Aunt Connie,Annette, Joey, Bernadette and please lay your hand on the bellies of Heather and Jovette so their babies will be well and healthy.
Amen

Love you Loretta
Me

August 20, 2010

read PSALM 24-

June 12, 2010

I'm writing to you with a heavy heart today. Grandpa Floyd has left our family and has joined you and the rest of our family in heaven.

He has lived here a long, long time. He lived for 91 years. He was here long enough to see five generations live. Now we have four. Mom is the oldest in our family now. Watch over her with God and the saints and angels ok.

Hold Grandpa's hand and take him to his children so he is not confused or scared. God promises us peace and happiness, I hope Grandpa finds that now.

I wrote to you on June 9th but for some reason it did not come out on the Guest Book entry. He died June 8th on Jay's birthday. How ironic huh. 1st generation dies on 5th generations birthday?

Love you and as always miss you.

Keep holding the hand of your Mom & Dad, they feel you.

May 9, 2010

Happy Mothers Day my sister. Love you and miss you more than ever today. Your babies are thinking and missing you terribly.

Your Momma is missing you too.

Please know you are always in our hearts and in our souls. You will never be out of my mind.

Love you girl. Please send me some love today ok. Put your arms around your babies so they can feel you too.

Love, me

May 5, 2010

Hey girl, today is Cinco de Mayo. There would have been a couple of beers and a night of dancing there wouldn't it? Not anymore I'm an old married women, again, and you are in a place where happiness is everyday and everyday is a celebration. Love you sister, Me

March 8, 2010

Loretta, were you waiting for Uncle Adan at the time he crossed over. He was one of your favorites. Remember how he made us laugh? Remember how he talked to us like we were people and not just little kids. Let him know I will miss knowing that he was there to listen. I will miss that I could only call and he will tell me a story. Tell him because I'm sure he is busy right now with his family. Kiss him for me if you can. Love you my Loretta. Love me

February 8, 2010

Happy 54th Birthday Sister. Where are you Loretta? You are supposed to be here with me. We were supposed to grow old together. I feel very alone without you. I feel like my best friend has left me. I know someday we will be together again, but, it is so lonely waiting for that day. Say to everyone there I love them and will pray for them.

As for you I pray I will see you in my dreams soon.

Love me

January 15, 2010

Hi, Its me. In case you don't know, Ashkon is here. It is so good that he will be able to see Nick. God is good huh? Maybe he will give Nick some time to see all his children.

He is so grown, So handsome. I am proud of him that he came on his own to visit his family. He came to his Grandma first.

Our kids are growing up, Loretta. They have children of their own for the most part. Those that don't have children will be good mommy's and daddy's too.

Well I better get back to work. I was just wanting to share the news about Ashkon.

Love you

January 8, 2010

I am thinking of you and wishing you and I could sit and talk again for just a little while.

I have so much to say right now and need you to say back to me everything is going to be alright. I need you to say that we will get through this together. I need you to cry with. I need you to scream with me. I need you.

I have prayed to you many times Loretta not to let God take my mama and dad. To leave them here with me a bit longer. But now its getting harder for them. Its hurting them. They are in pain. But I still can't let go. Help me

Nick will be with you soon. He is afraid. He is afraid of the dark. Please don't leave him alone. Be there waiting for him ok. I can't talk no more about this. I will call on you later.

Love you, Me

December 27, 2009

Merry Christmas Loretta, I am sitting here with Jerome. We are thinking of you tonight. We miss you. I know that he will write to you now that he knows of this book. Love you talk to you soon. Me.

September 18, 2009

I was thinking about you today and had to write this little note. I think about you almost every day but it's crazy to write that often. But please know I love you and miss you still so very much.

I'm getting older and I wonder all the time how it would be for you and me if you were here getting old with me. Would we be still be complaining about our kids and bragging about our grandkids. Would we be single or would we both be married again.

Would we be the two old ladies sitting on the porch watching the traffic go by and just talking about old times and wishing we could do things over again. Who knows but I wish I had the chance again to try.

I miss you my sister & best friend. I miss you for so many reasons. Keep watch over me will you? I need you. Love you and I talk to you later.

Kathy

February 11, 2009

Happy Birthday Loretta! 53 yrs old How I miss growing old with you. Talking to you on paper and in my mind is so hard to do some days. I wish you here so much.

Your SiS Olivas

July 30, 2008

It seems like yesterday that u were here but I know its been awhile.I miss u so much!!!.I have been haveing such good dreams about more and more and in one of my dreams I am laying on your lap and u are rubbing my hair and now I feel so much better to know that your doing good in heaven.I always look at your picture and remember all the good times we all had.And how selfish I have been these years crying for myself and not relizing that your in a better place then we are.and i should be happy for you that your with god.I love you so much I'll see you soon

February 26, 2008

Hello Loretta, I was thinking I was wishing you were here today. I could really talk to you for so many reasons.

So many things are happening in our family in so many directions I could really use your help right now to discuss them with you.

I really miss you!!

Me

kathy

February 8, 2008

Happy 52nd Birthday Loretta, thinking of you always.

Kathy

January 11, 2008

Well another year has passed since you have left us. Still you don't leave our minds and you don't leave my heart. I still miss you my sister, my best friend. They say it is going to get easier with each day, month and year that passes but it hasn't. I still reach for the phone to call you to tell you some great gossip or to tell you something about the kids that we need to figure out. I still think about you on thursday nights when its' time for ER to begin. When am I supposed to forget all these things? Never! Never! Never! I HOPE. I love to think about what we used to do together. Its not as painful anymore because I think God has helped with that, but my memories are like keeping you alive. So Loretta thank you for all the memories.

Jo~

February 15, 2007

So Aunt Guess What?? Remember at my Quince you were asking me to sing for you and Pops? Well I did it the other night and I know you were right there with me standing on that stage because Lord knows I couldn't have done that without such courage unless you were there! Thank You! Happy Birthday! Grams told my mom that she was your bday present when she was born and she cried! What a gift huh? Well Aunt I love you see ya soon!

Kathy Dias

February 8, 2007

Happy Birthday Sister! Wow long time since I've said that to you. I miss you, I need you, I want you but most of all I Love You! I hope that where ever you are you are happy and in loving peace. You gave so much love that you are getting it back everyday here girl. Not one day goes by that someone does not say your name. You have left your legacy in this family and in my heart. Your mama thinks of you every single day with a loving heart knowing some day soon she will see again. Your "daddy" thinks of you without hesitation to say my daughter, Loretta. You were and are the center of this family and always will be my love. I miss and will see you again someday. Happy Birthday Loretta, Me

Jojo

July 30, 2006

Hey Aunt, well i wanted to stop by to tell you that I love you and I miss you....sorry I couldnt go to see you today I had work ALL weekend..well you know. Hope all is well and I LOVE YOU!

Jojo

February 13, 2006

Hey Aunt, HAPPY HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! I hope this was one of the best birthdays ever! I thought about you all week sorry i didnt write earlier. But I LOVE YOU! and I'll be back...;)

Jovette

February 4, 2006

May the wind be at your back....and the sun shine warm upon your face...

Jovette

January 27, 2006

Hey Aunt, I just wanted to leave you with a little quote that i just adore.....I'll never have false hope for granted wishes, but I'll always have true faith in answered prayers....:)

Jovette

January 10, 2006

"I just came again to tell you, Lord, how happy I've been, since we've found each other's friendship, And you took away my sin. Don't know much of how to pray but I think about you everyday. So, Jesus, this is me checking in today."

Jovette

November 4, 2005

God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.

He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.

He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.

His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.

And knew that you would never get well on earth again.

He saw your path was difficult, he closed your tired eyes,

He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly.

When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,

We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.

You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,

You live on through your children, you're always by our side.

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you on the day God called you home

Jojo

November 3, 2005

Hey Aunt, i was thinkin' of you so i decieded to to write..it's the only way it eases my mind...well auntie I LOVE YOU!!! MISS YOU!!!!

Jovette

September 22, 2005

When tomorrow starts without me,please try to understand that an angel came, called my name and took me by the hand. And said my place was ready in heaven far above and that I would have to leave behind all those I dearly loved, but when i walked thru heavens gates i felt so much at home when god looked down and smiled at me from his great golden throne he said "this is eternity and all i've promised you" today for life on earth is past but here is starts anew I promise no tomorrow today will always last and since each days the same way there's no longing for the past. So when tomorrow starts without me don't think we're far apart, for everytime you think of me..I'm right here in your heart.

Jojo

July 12, 2005

Hey Aunt it's me lil ol' Jojo. Well I thought i'd write you today because i've been thinking about you a lot lately and i miss you....well iam still at this job and i like it and everything but i just think that they dont pay me enough for what i do or what i put up with...o well thats life right?

well i hope all is well and that your missin me too. and I love you auntie with all of my heart please watch over everyone PLEASE!!! love ya!

JoJo

April 7, 2005

Hey Aunt.....just wanted to write to you to let you know THANKS alot for all the help in these past few months....Eddie got that promotion he wanted oh so bad....but if he finally was finally recognized for all the good he's done at that job, why is he still so sad? please watch over him, help him overcome whatever's bothering him. Maybe talk some sense into him. As for me THANKS for the new job (YOU KNOW HOW BAD I NEEDED IT) by the way I LOVE IT! its cool and im finally going to be fluent in spanish (HOPEFULLY) as for my mama she's doing so good! just watchin over her kids, you know. well my tia te quero mucho.....I love you! Talk to you soon..

Kathy Dias

March 18, 2005

Hey Girl, I finally got myself a computer. I've missed so much writing to you. I still think of you everyday, every week, every month and every year. You'll never leave my mind or heart. I

hope everything is well with you, which I know it is, your with your son and god. You know we've had a rough year here. Everyone is sick. Especially mom and Nick. Please keep your eyes on them and help them ok. The kids are mixed up right now too. What can I do? Help me with the answer ok. Well I'm going to let you rest now and be happy ok. I love you! Kathy

Jovette Olivas

February 25, 2005

Hey Aunt...just came by to tell that things are alright from down here....i love you and miss you lots MUAH!!!!

Jojo

January 27, 2005

Hey Aunt, it's me again just coming by to tell you how everyone is....my mom is doing great. Please keep an eye on my brother he's been feeling a lil down lately. As for me i've been alright...schools going great. just a lil hectic (that's understandable). As for everyone else...I wouldnt know...why? cause no one's talking. but you shouldve heard by now....well my precious auntie i love you and i hope all is well. May the wind be at your back...And the sun upon your face.......

Jovette Olivas

March 20, 2004

Auntie, I know it's been awhile since Ive been here.. But alot has been going on and I really wish I was with YOU...I miss you sooo much its really hard to accept that your gone, my life feels like a bad dream and i cant wake up... whats wrong with me why cant i pick myself up and move on... I love you so much and I miss you... I hope your waiting for me at the golden gates!

Kathy Dias

January 6, 2004

Happy New Year! Everyone is fine. Keep an eye on Annette ok. Mom's really worried. What's up with Grandma? See you in my dreams.

Kathy Dias

December 23, 2003

Hi, Loretta, Well girl it's that time of year again. I can't believe it. I was remembering our last christmas together. Me and Mom were at Sam's buying stuff. Remember when we went? We had alot of fun huh? I have been watching Mom buying this year. She is reminding me of you. She is remembering everyone. She is having fun too. Carlene did a beautiful thing to this year. She helped everyone help themselves. Lor I'm working real hard on keeping things together can you tell? Our dad is real sick. Help us if you can o.k. Don't let god take him yet if you can help it ok. but if god has too then you be waiting for him so he won't be scared. Bern did really good and Joe is finding his way. They are going to be o.k. Your grandkids are great. They never forget you. That says alot about you you know. well I got to go it's time to work. I have a million things to say but I'll have to say them to you in my dreams. Bye and Merry Christmas! I Love You So So Much and I Miss YOU.

Kathy Dias

September 29, 2003

Hello, I was just thinking of you. I guess after the dream this weekend. It was a good dream. We talked and talked and talked. But something is bothering me. I don't understand what it is you want me to do. I don't remember. Please come back. I know you wanted something I just don't remember. But I also wanted you to help me with something too remember.

Kathy Dias

September 26, 2003

Dear Loretta, Hi it's me. I know its' been a long time but I've been away from a computer. I haven't stop thinking of you. I'm on some pills now to help me handle what I do think about. I guess its' ok. But it still hurts alot. I can handle it better now though. I miss you girl.



Oh by the way ERs' new season started last night.

Kathy Dias

September 25, 2003

Hello God, I called tonight to talk a little while. I needed a friend who'll listen to my anxiety. You see, I can't quite make it through a day just on my own...I need you to guide me so I'll never feel alone. I want to ask you please to keep my family safe. Give me faith, dear God, to face each hour throughout the day and not to worry over things I can't change in any way. Thank you God for being home and listening to my call, for giving me such good advice when I fall. Your number is the only one that answers every time. I never get a busy signal. So thank you God, for listening to my troubles and I'll call again tomorrow!

carlene eslami

August 6, 2003

Don't Let Darkness Discourage You



On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb.



Looking for jesus "while it was still dark", Mary herself was filled with darkness as she mourned the death of friend. Her hopes for a new and exciting future were obliterated. Nevertheless, Mary came to the tomb, walking with deliberation and purpose. she was listening to a deep voice in the dark, whice beckoned her to leave her home and come to the place where she had lost Jesus. Then darkness turned to light, for he was waiting for her!

Suppose she had not come. Suppose she had stayed in jerusalem, weeping and wailing while packing her belongings to reture to her hometown of Magdala. Who would have heard the first words of the glorified Jesus? Who would Jesus have sent to tell the others that he was risen? Remember her story when the darkness comes, dream disappear, and hopes fade, for there is still a message for you. A message that Jesus is risen and is waiting for you in the darkness.(john 20:1-20:1-2, 11-18

Kathy Dias

August 4, 2003

Hi Lor, Well I think we have eyes here reading with us. I guess thats' ok, maybe its' helping them say to you what I say to you so I going to keep writing to you ok.



How are you doing now that those beautiful masses were given just for you. Do you feel peace now. No, me neither. But I'm sure its' coming. But it was nice. I wish that more of the kids could have gone. I think we need that one more time (or more)together as a family to get through this. Its' really, really hard. Just as you think you got it worked out something else brings you back to one more time I need you. I'm sure its the same with some of the others. Maybe next years anniversary huh?



me

Kathy Dias

July 31, 2003

Hey Lor, Did you feel your Mass's yesterday? I heard Carlene had one too. I know that not all the family could go but it was hard for them for lots of reasons. But mostly the kids had their that they are barely hanging on to. Margaret handles things her own way you know. Mom got through the day the best that she could. A lot what she did was for us but what ever got her through the day I guess. She said some things the other night about starting to leave you in peace. That you must worry alot about us here but its time already to let you enjoy your peace with your son and grandma and whoever else is with you. I can't promise that I can but I will promise you I will try.



me



p.s. Thank You for the you know what! It's for us

Kathy Dias

July 28, 2003

Oh my God, It's 2 days till the 1st anniversary of your death. Ok now closure right. Its suppose to get easier right. I'm not suppose to think of you everyday right!

Kathy Dias

July 21, 2003

Hi Loretta, well it's almost a year that you have been gone. I can't believe it. I feel like it's been only yesterday. I still think of you everyday.



When does it stop hurting so much? I ask that all the time but no one has the answer to that question. They say it all depends on what I don't know I guess thats another question I'll never have an answer to. Only God knows I guess huh?



Well guess what? I'm really trying to get our swimming pool. I don't know if I will but I could use some help here ok.



Lor, please help us get through this ok. We all need some help. We are all hurting and I don't know what to do for them. It used to be I could just call you and we would talk it over and figure out all the family problems but now I'm by myself. HELP!









me

Kathy Dias

June 2, 2003

Well Lor, I went to the Cemetary last week. I can't believe that 10 mos have already passed by. I still feel the hurt as when you passed. I really couldn't feel anything there at your grave. It to me isn't where your at. I know wherever your at its not there. I know that your visiting and laughing and certainly talking a whole bunch to whoever is with you. I wonder always if your with Grandma Margaret. I wish I knew. I don't know I think it might feel a little better knowing that. I'm 100% sure you must be with Tony. But I would like to think of you with your grandma too. I know when I go I want to be with her. Well I have to go now, but I'll write again real soon ok.

Kathy Dias

May 21, 2003

Dear Loretta, Memorial Day is coming and this year it has a new meaning to me. It just isn't Bar-B-Que and lets get together, it's remembering you and the others that went before you. I hope I can make myself go to your grave. I can't believe it thats' the first time I have said that word. I want to find peace with this, maybe it will help to be there with your body. I don't know. I'll let you know next week. See you in my dreams.

Kathy Dias

May 16, 2003

Hi Loretta, I was thinking of you all day today. I don't know why but it was kind of nice. I am at work now and am playing Marisella on my computer. Know that you are in my dreams and in my prayers. Miss you alot!

Kathy Dias

February 18, 2003

Happy Late Birthday, Loretta! Sorry I didn't say it sooner. I have no excuse. Life is been hard lately for me. I won't go into it now but I'll talk to you in my dreams. I love you and miss you alot! P.S. did you like the candle I lit for your birthday? See you soon.

Alicia Lee

February 9, 2003

Auntie, I know yesterday was the day, but I couldn't write anything then. I couldn't function then... Today, Mom and I were together all day and we needed that. We mentioned you as we always do, and we just paused because we knew... We knew how much pain yesterday brought us both. We knew why our eyes were both bloodshot and why neither of us slept last night. We knew why we talked at 7am and knew why we had to be together today. I love and I miss you so darn much aunt and I just cant stand it sometimes. I don't know how we go on sometimes. I love you

Annette,jovette,eddie Olivas

February 8, 2003

Loretta Happy Birthday-It's only happy for me because you where born on this day.I miss you so much it hurts but we will all get threw this day with out you here.I know your here in spirit and that helps. but i know your in heaven helping all of us get threw it.I beleive you have a lot to do with how good we are all holding up.Your whole family is missing you and your baby so much but we know that you guys are together and that makes us happy.I love you so much i cant wait to see you again..love you!!

Jojo

February 8, 2003

Happy Birthday Auntie!!!!! just wanted to tell you that. I hope today you have the best time ever!I miss you so much Auntie and you know that i tell you all the time. Well as for me Iam Alright i guess.....just trying to move on (know what I mean). alright well Ill write to u again soon! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! BYE BYE

Annette Olivas

January 28, 2003

loretta, i miss you so much.The hoidays were not the same without you here.I know that you were here in spirit.but its not the same.our birthdays are coming up and i keep thinking about the great party we had .you know how to have a great party that the best party i every been to. this year is the hardest because we cant hang out.lor i cant believe your kids iam so proud of them and iam sure you are too.Your little girl is amazing i call her and talk and it helps to go on and our mother shes amazing too shes always been our back bone and shes doing so good.you know how she is shes the best lady ever!.(iam trying to keep it together because i have these two brats )you know what i mean.i miss you i love you i write to you again on your birthday

Kathy Dias

January 24, 2003

Loretta, Well we're starting a new year and I still can't believe that you are not here to share it with me. I still have those same problems that we shared but now I have no one to share them with. I try but its not the same. Maybe thats the way its supposed to be. You get that one special bond with someone and no one else. However, time goes on and I do the best I can without you. Every once in a while I can feel you, smell your perfume, listen to a song that we both loved (Marisela) and remember a memory that brings me close to you (ER). I guess that will have to do for now until I see again some day. I miss you!

Alicia Lee

December 13, 2002

Auntie, I love you oh so very much. I think of you each and every day. There is so much going on in my life and so much that only you I would go to and talk to about it. I would confide in you about things because I knew that you understood things, that you have lived the things that I am living and you have went through the things in your mind that I am going through. People thought that you were crazy and you didnt care. People think that I am crazy, and I agree at times. I miss you so much it hurts. I want to touch you, to hug you. To see you smile. To show you my new hair cut. I want to see your new eye color. I love you so much. Everything has fallen apart since you left us. Nothing is the same. No one is the same. Our glue isn't here anymore. We all miss you so much. I love you auntie.

Anais Eslami

August 19, 2002

auntie... words cant and wont ever be able to express how much you are loved not only by your family, but also your friends. Auntie im sorry you never got to come to the beach with us... (dont worry you didnt miss much). Being so far from my aunt and all the rest of my family i dont have as many memories as everyone else, but my favorite memory i have with you is this past christmas after alicia dropped me off, while we were waiting for my mom to come and get me, i remember the conversation we had (me you and grandma). We talked about everything, anything i wanted to talk about we talked about. We talked about Tony and you told me so much about my cousin who i never really got to know you talked to me about this opperation and how much better you would be after it you even said how you thought it was crazy to only be eating such a little amount (in which i agreed, we talked about even though we loved Jesus how neither one of us like crusfics and i remember neither of us liked the pictures on the wall in grandmas extra room because it made it look like people were staring at you. i remember all the storys you told me about when you are younger. Aunie physically you may not be here but you will always be in my heart and i will always remember you. Auntie i promisse not to ever brake that promisse i made with you. i love you so much and i know right now as im watching this and at all times you are watching me up above!

Jovette Olivas

August 14, 2002

Auntie,I pay my respects, Thinking on all my regrets,Carved in our hearts, And seen in my mind, We see something special, But in our hearts we will find, The goodness and the love you gave others. No more tears shall we cry, Instead we sigh, tomorrow you'll be in a better place-than this you left behind.On your journey ahead, we wish you the best, cause now you can eternally rest. Please don't have any sad feelings,As for us this begins our healing. Remembering all the pleasure you've brought. While a little recognition is all you sought. We can't fill the void in our hearts, But we know you get a fresh start. We wish you were here. We're sad you're gone. In our hearts you'll always live on, in our hearts you'll be, But your soul we're setting free. Love Always and Forever! Annette, Eddie, Jojo

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