Edward Marcus Arana D.D.S.

Hi Aunt Carol,
I just came across this as I was doing some research on our family tree. It was so wonderful to see you and Marit in April of 2007. When I think back on the memories of Uncle Ed, his distinctive voice first comes to mind...I guess since we were so young that just sticks in my brain, LOL. I also recall the fun I had horseback riding and your fabulous, healthy cooking (especially that granola you made!) Many wonderful memories....Thank you, Renee

I'M FREE
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took His Hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day.
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void.
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a...

Carol, this is another "you probably won't remember me" story - I worked with you at Dr. Tom Taylor's office waaaaay back in about 1985 or so - I remember your yellow Beetle!

So sorry to learn of the loss of your husband....

Char (Barr) Cunningham

To Carol Arana: You probably don't remember me but my first job in 1967 was for Dr. Arana at his Monterey Office which shortly then moved to Carmel. I am so sorry to hear of his early passing. I remember a story that he told me once about his daughter as baby...she was trying to pick up a caterpiller on the deck but of course it was holding on tightly..she became frustrated and complained to her father that the caterpiller was too heavy. Please pass this along to Marit. Working for your...