Ruben Esqueda

I've known Ruben and Lilly for about 65 years. My parents met them, when my brother and I were in kindergarten, with their daughter Yolanda. They are family to us. My condolences to the family. They are very special people. They helped our family celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc. They will always be in my heart.

Dear Ruben, I mourn your passing, dear father-in-law, after a journey that lasted 44 revolutions around the Sun. I met you after attempting to date Melinda, your youngest daughter. The scrutiny you put me through was tough, very tough. As an undeveloped teenager, I thought it was excessive and uncalled for. However, with time I understood what you were doing - fiercely protecting your daughter as any loving father would do. Who was I, as an outsider, to engage? I felt like a wimp...