Ruben Estrella "Blackie" Baldenegro

Dear Tata,
You have been gone for 4 1/2 years now, i can't even believe how long it has been..I go on everyday thinking about you, there isn't one second that i live that you aren't on my mind. I really miss you, and i wish that i could bring you back but that won't happen..My brother just graduated&I really wished that you would be there for it but you weren't. Also, mine is next year but i know you will be watching me from heaven. I remember all of the good memories we had together...

Ruben your Birthday has come and gone, we remembered you all day, like everyday, Ruben, you left a vacant spot in our hearts but you did not leave us, you took part of us with you, we continue to miss you, and we will meet again someday, the kids can't get over you, Bianca thinks you are in church and she thinks that that is where heaven is, and you continue to be Austen's favorite tata, love chelo

A loving note of remembrance to all of the family who love
Ruben, and to friends as we all recall him today and always. Naomi

Ruben it has been a year, that you have been gone, and the pain does not get any less, it is so painful to watch my kids and grandkids and knowing that you are not here to see them grow, I watch Brandon play and wish so bad that you were there to see him. life is so unfair, my feeling get hurt so easy, sometimes I wish it should have been me instead of you. We think of you every day and it does not get any easier. We miss you dearly