Santos "Sandy" Monreal

As holidays approach this fall in 2024, we always recall the day you were born into this earthly world--the very next day, we celebrate your passing into eternal life. We cherish the holidays honoring family traditions while making new memories as your family continues to grow. All the new babies are such a delight, each with their own little personalities. One thing they have in common is their love for the parties at HQ just as you envisioned! Continue with your prayers to God on our behalf...

Happy Birthday in Heaven, mom! We celebrate the day that God entrusted you to Apa & Apa 100 years ago. We love & miss you, especially when the family gathers or when things go wrong and need your love, guidance & reassurance. You know when we need prayers to the Lord our God and I gratefully thank you for interceding, especially for the kids who are maneuvering through adulthood. Its been a rough journey for the extended family due to the pandemic but things are looking up. Will celebrate...

As we said goodbye to the strangest covid 2020 with 9 family deaths, we look forward to 2021 with a light at the end of the tunnel with vaccinations beginning to roll out. Please continue to intercede for us as we face any hardships this new year. We thank God for his many blessings and eagerly await the new babies expected this year! Love you mom!
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Happy "Mother's Day Mom." Thinking of you not only today but everyday. I miss more today since we are unable to get together at HQ to celebrate due to this illness (Coronavirus) that has the world on hold. It is so different but one thing that is not different is the Love, caring, laughter & all the memories you left me. Remembering the fun times we had playing BINGO.That I will always carry your memories in my heart. Your Chapulines are now Jacob 17 & Julissa 15. They still remember & talk...

11th Anniversary of your passing into eternal life. Wow. I mostly think of you with fond memories of all the good times yet I still miss your laugh, phone calls & visits. I remember the time we went sledding on one of your visits and you screamed all the way down and ended up sideways in the snow with your feet in the air and we laughed and laughed! You are always in my heart as we continue with our lives without you, gathering at HQ for all the holidays just as you wished. Losing Phillip was...

In some respects it seems like only yesterday that we bid you farewell but in reality it's been 10 years. We gathered at Mass in remembrance then enjoyed a smorgasbord at your house just as you would have liked..no shortage of food! We continue living our lives with the memories of your loving heart held tight. Thank you for continuing to intercede for us in all aspects this past year-- the many funerals (Raymond, Lina, Maria, Benita, Jim) as well as Sara's beautiful wedding & the many family...

You have been on my mind especially with my father-in-law's recent passing. I know you have reunited in friendship and even though many are missing him here we know that we have gained another intercessor. Love you,mom, and still miss you even after almost 10 years.
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Remembered you on Mothers Day but kept postponing an entry as it was a very busy time. But I know you would have understood that we had a wedding coming up! I know you were there in spirit along with your picture on the memory display near the entrance of the venue. It was sad that no grandparents were present but such is life. Keep the newlyweds in your embrace as we wish them many years of happiness. Love you and still miss you!

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