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BORN
1988
DIED
2006
FUNERAL HOME
3344 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, Texas
Jake Espinoza Obituary
Mass of Christian Burial: 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rosary: 6 p.m. Thursday in Mount Olivet Chapel.
Memorials: United Cerebral Palsy Association.
Jake was born Jan. 15, 1988, in Fort Worth. He was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth. Jake attended Richland High School and Northwest High School. He had a lot of friends and was loved by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Raymond Morales Sr.
Survivors: Parents, Isaac Jr. and Dolores Espinoza; brothers, Greg Espinoza and wife, Stephanie, and Tony Espinoza; sister, Michelle Atkinson and husband, George; grandparents, Victoria Morales, Mr. and Mrs. Marcos Solis and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Espinoza Sr.; niece, Mia; nephews, Vicente, Joaquin and George Matthew; caregivers, Anabely Solis and Cindy Ingram; and a large extended family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jake Espinoza
Sponsored by Isaac and Dolores Espinoza.
Isaac and Dolores Espinoza
December 27, 2009
Thinking of you as always but as the Holidays arrive it is more, finishing up a portfolio of you with my scrapbook techniques, is very difficult and I wonder again WHY? Dad said, you are no longer suffering and we wanted not that for you. You are no longer sick and we could not make you better with all our might! Now you are sick-free and living the life you so were meant to have. I wish you were here with me for I am selfish and miss you very very much! My heart still hurts Jake and always will I guess that how it will be, We love you always and forever, just sometimes I feel alone with out you by my side.. Merry Xmas in Heaven Our Angel t
We love you and miss you, Jake...
November 21, 2009
Dolores Espinoza
November 21, 2009
I miss you, Jake!
Mom
May 21, 2009
Jake, I am doing more scrapbooks of you, I am really enjoying it, till I get to the pics of your grave, tears roll down my face, reality sinks in...I really miss you and the playing time especially the headband on your head and you tripping me while I am doing workout videos. Dad misses the bumping of the heads, you bump hard and it did not hurt you, you were tough hombre..memories are what you left us Jake. That is what helps us ease the grief. Love you always...
Dolores Espinoza
May 8, 2009
Jakie, it`s been a while since I wrote you last another dream came while I slept and I had to get home cause you was coming home from school, I think I made it home or was it some other dream, my mind wants to see you at night in my dreams allot.Jake when ever I see a Yellow Bus, I picture your face all the time and I look at the bus, to, you never know someone may wave back at me. Mothers day is coming Jake my 3rd one with out you. I try to focus on the happy times we shared together, but my longing to play with you and have fun together, I miss so much. Maybe some day time will pass and I will not hurt, but for now I still hurt and I cry still for you. You may not want me to cry Jake, But you were my boy and I was so happy when I took care of you day after day, night after night..now I am empty with out you. How do I enjoy Mothers day with out you? Help me Jake. Cause I know not what to do, I take a breather in between days and try to focus on the happy times, but when Special days come up, it is so hard . I will miss you on that day, but you are in my heart always and forever, Miho I love you and be a good boy up there in Heaven with Grandpa okay...Love you Mommy
Mom
March 26, 2009
Jako, I miss you miho, I dreamed about you last night, you were asleep in yopur new bed and someone forgot to take your coat and shoes off, I yelled at them, too. Be safe miho...I love you and I miss my hug.
Mom and Dad Espinoza
January 15, 2009
hAPPY 21st birthday JaKE, WE took you a CoRoNA and bAllOONs for YOur Day, WE loVE yOu and mISs YoUR HAPPy sMiLey FACe..OuR SPECial AnGEL...JAkE eW dRAnk wITh yOu, TOO
Mom and Dad
January 15, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Dad and Mom
January 15, 2009
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation
We love you, Tio Jake
Vince, Madelyn and Mia
December 27, 2008
We miss you Tio Jake
Vince, Isaac Joaquin, Mia
Vince, Mia and Isaac Joaquin
December 27, 2008
Merry Xmas Jake..We Love YOU
Vince,Joaquin,Mia, Madelyn, Matteo
Dolores Espinoza
December 27, 2008
I miss you on xmas day, Jake, I have my moments with out you, your niece`s and nephews hang around in your room and played twister, they all miss you , Georgie wants to see you and I said , No , miho not yet one day you will and you will both be heavens angels, but for now you stay with me..We all just miss you Jake, you left us an empty part in our hearts and lives..you are always in our hearts, so a Merry Heavenly Christmas to you and all our family angels up above...I love you and miss you terribly...
mom and dad
October 19, 2008
we miss you extra very much so today...jakie...my jakie....a part of me is with you where ever you are...jakie , we both cried today for you miho...our hearts can not mend..probably never will..but one thing for sure, we love you more, more extra each and every day ...that is true..
Isaac and Dolores Espinoza
September 20, 2008
Daddy and Mommy miss you, Jakie, when we look at your picture still or see your room, we still cry. We love you so much, Jako, Jako....
Dolores
August 4, 2008
My birthday came and gone Jake and all I did was think of you missing, went on vacation to Schllitterbahn and I saw when we were last there, where Dad carried you over to the splashing waterfall place and let the water just fall on you and you loved it and yelled with joy, I thought about that moment all the way hope in tears, Mia asked me, nana why do you cry? I told her because of you on our last trip there. That was your place. She said, Don`t cry, don`t be sad, cause Jake is with us. She hugs me tightly , She said, I miss him, too. We also saw some special children there and they just like you did were having a great time. You`ll always be with me, Jake...
Michelle misses your beautiful brown eyes
June 29, 2008
Greg and Stef think of you
June 29, 2008
Grandma prays for you everyday
June 29, 2008
El Angelito
Mom and Dad ESPINOZA
June 29, 2008
So small, so sweet, so soon.
Our littlest angel who went back to heaven.
Let thy child rest in hope and rise in glory.
Hush, my dear, be still and slumber; Jolly angels guard your bed.
A fleeting stay- a lasting memory.
An angel visited the green earth, and took a flower away.
Blossomed on earth to bloom in heaven.
Called by one who loves him so dearly.
No jewel is as perfect as the innocence of childhood.
Our Baby Angel.
Lord, we give you our littlest angel.
Remembering a tiny angel.
Mom and Dad
June 15, 2008
Just wanted you to know that on Friday we celebrated your 2nd anniversary of your departure to God in Heaven as a Angel up above we are aware that you guide us and protect us and watch over us, it is not easy being without you, it is like a piece of us has been taken away. To let go, we can never do that, but to keep your memory alive in all of us, we will do as long as we live. We miss you Jake and everywhere we turn to look, you are there, is a great comfort to us all.
Ida Rea
June 13, 2008
Hello Jake,
It's been 2 years now since you been gone, and let me tell you Jake you have been missed alot. We still talk about you, the kids still ask about you, we see picture of you when you were little. I love you and miss you very much.
Love Ida, Zeke, Bianca and Alexis
WE love you JAKE forever!
June 11, 2008
You are in their hearts
June 11, 2008
They talk about you
June 11, 2008
Dolores Espinoza
May 24, 2008
Good Morning, Jakie..how are you doing up there in heaven, I am still waiting for my sign from you that you are okay and for me not to worry about you..I miss you terribly, it is so lonely with out you, I see your empty room...God must have given me the strength to live day by day with out you...you are in my heart, soul, mind always...my Jakie..
Steph Espinoza
April 5, 2008
Your nephews are rockin' and rollin' on the baseball field today!! Look out A-Rod! Please watch over then as I know you always do!
Miss you lots!!!
Love always,
Steph and the Guys!
We will Love you always, Jake
March 15, 2008
Madelyn Michelle Atkinson
Mom and Dad
March 15, 2008
I dreamed about you last night and you were alive and wanting to go everywhere with us, in my dream you were walking with a special walker held from your back, it seemed so real..just like always..after almost 2 years, Jake, I and Dad still miss you allot and more as each day goes by. here is a picture of your niece Madelyn Michelle, she is Michelle`s baby, but you knew that already, didn`t you Jake? Please let me know in some way you are ok up there! Please!
Dolores and Isaac Espinoza
February 10, 2008
We miss you Jake, Now,Today, Tomorrow, Always!
Our Special Angel Jake Rene Espinoza
January 16, 2008
Stephanie Espinoza
January 15, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LITTLE MAN!!!! We'll be thinking of you, of course, today!!! Vince and Joaquin miss you and talk about you all the time! You are very special to them!! We love you! :)
Dolores Espinoza
January 15, 2008
As we look upon you today and see that you are having a birthday today, we remember you and miss you as you turn 20 today, but you sent us a beautiful precious angel her name is Madelyn Michelle Atkinson she was born on Friday. Michelle prayed that you would help her through all and you did. Our Angel Jake is there to help us, guide and watch over us. We miss you so and we celebrate with you today in you glorius kingdom in heaven. Happy Birthday Miho..we love you always and you will always be with us.
Stephanie Espinoza
January 11, 2008
CONGRATS!! YOU'RE AN UNCLE, AGAIN!!
Love ya!
Anabely Solis
January 2, 2008
Happy New Year Jake:
Ya a pasado algun tiempo que te no esta entre nosotros pero te quedastes en el corazon de todos nosotros y lo seguiras estando para siempre. Lesly y Yahaira no han podido olvidarte es que te robastes un cachito de su corazon.
I love you
Anabely Solis y Fam.
Anabely Solis
January 2, 2008
Happy New Year Jake:
Ya a pasado algun tiempo que no estas entre nosotros, pero sigues vivo en nuestros corazones y seguiras vivo para siempre fuistes una personita muy importante para nosotros y lo sigues siendo y lo seguiras siendo para siempre. Para Lesly y Yahaira te ganastes un pedaso de su corazon y no han podido alvidarte.
I love you
Anabely solis y Fam.
Dolores and Isaac Espinoza
January 1, 2008
Jake,
Another New Year with out you, we move on the best we know how, Jake. It is 18 months with out your being here with us to welcome 2008. Just knowing you are with our other families is a comfort to us, that you are not alone and are in Gods Heaven, there is no better place to be, so we hear, one day we will know for sure, knowing that you will be waiting there for us, will be all worth waiting for. We Love You and miss you so much. Our precious Angel!
Steph Espinoza
December 31, 2007
Happy New Year, Jakie!!!
Love you lots! Miss you, too!
The boys are always talking about you! Today Vince lost another fish and was VERY heartbroken about it. He knew that you'd watch over him (Red) and his other fish (Cris Angel), too! ;)
Steph Espinoza
December 26, 2007
Merry Christmas, Little Man!!
Miss you! You're always in our thoughts!!!
Dolores and Isaac Espinoza
December 18, 2007
Jake,
For some reason today, we both thought about you at the same time and had to go see you, we had your grave decorated for the Holidays. We find it so hard to celebrate Jesus Birth at xmas time without you, but deep down inside we know you are with us in spirit. These holidays are so hard for us, especially your 20th Birthday coming up in January. Your party still goes on, Michelle, Greg and Tony always have you in their hearts as do your nieces and nephews, they all have a picture of you close by...when your name is spoken of, they will know who Jake was and whom will always be their special uncle who watches over them every day of their lives. We love you and miss you so much
Dolores Espinoza
November 23, 2007
Jake,
Well son, Thanksgiving came and went, the 2nd one without you, it was very empty agian, I am not sure if I ever will not be lonely for you again. I miss you so much, Jake, like it was just yesterday, it has been 17 lonely months without you. This morning I left early to do xmas shopping, and I looked at your pic and thought to myself as I always do, how if you were with me, we would go shopping at the mall and people would get out of your way when they see us coming, and you would kick people with your feet from behind and swing at people with your long arms...the expression on their faces as I would have to apologize to them, but they always understood that it was not intentional, yes, it was Jake cause you was just being you, that was cerebraL palsy at its moments, I bought a vcr/dvd player and now I can see your VHS tapes and I saw you yesterday on video, when you first started therapy with Catherine Currier, no one could loosen you up better than she could, she taught us all we needed to know to help you. You were so little Jake and was my boy forever!I know you know how broken hearted we are Jake, we miss you son, We look forward to that day we see you again Jake, We just want to see you again. I want to touch you and I miss my choko..We Love You, Mom, Dad, your brothers, sister and all the little ones.
Steph Espinoza
November 21, 2007
HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!
Steph Espinoza
October 31, 2007
Happy Halloween!
Love you!
Steph Espinoza
September 16, 2007
Hey Jakie!
I'm sure you saw, but yesterday Joaquin had his very 1st soccer game! He did pretty good! He didn't score a goal but came close several times! Please watch over the boys, as I know that you do!! Miss you lots!!! Love ya! ;)
Isaac and Dolores Espinoza
September 4, 2007
Well, Jake once again, it is school season and me and your dad see those yellow school buses,on the road to pick up kids for school, they go by the house and we can remember when they would stop by and pick you up to school, you were so happy, we can still see your face, happy with that big grin. The driver and kids were waiting for you and so glad to se you, even when you went to Richland. It is just so different but not that easy to ever forget. Those were so special memories that we will always remember every school year. Mia started Kindergarden, Vince went to 2nd grade, Joaquin will go next year. All three talked of you this past weekend, they miss you so much , they love to hang out in your room, it makes them feel safe in your room and happy, we still call it Jakes Room, cause it will always be your room...they trip and fall them selves in your room..just like when you used to make them fall..they miss you Jake and so do we...Our Angel! Watch over us Jake..sometimes we get sick! Especially, me your dad.
PaPa and Your Niece Tristan
Tony Espinoza
August 1, 2007
Dear,Jako
I' miss you so much that I can almost still here your moans, groans here and there. Things have not been the same without you bubblegum. I've got my own apartment and I wanted to let you know, little Tristan is starting too crawl everywhere now. I so wish you were still alive to see your niece Jako you would have been proud. All is well staying out of trouble taking care of business. I miss you miho I pray for you and the Espinoza family, everynight.
Brother Tony E
Your Mom
July 6, 2007
I dreamed about you last night, in my dream, I was excited that you were growing so tall and big, and was upset that the school had messed with your chair and they altered it so bad, they would not even pick you up in it, and I complained to the school and at one time they could not wait for you, till I got you ready and send you off to school in it, it fell apart, the bus just drove off and left you, me and dad fixed it the best we could and I called transportation to come back and pick you up cause they were altered your to begin with...they came back, ok after I yelled at them...I also told your dad in the morning when I wake up, we are definately going to buy Jake a new chair in the morning and it better be ready for you when we pick it up...I was very upset...I woke up this morning and told your dad...but I cried cause you were not with us anymore...that was a dream and it seemed so real, Jake...Thank you Miho, for coming to me in my dream last night...I miss you so much...when your name is mentioned to me....I wish I could see you so bad...I Love you, my son!
Mom
July 5, 2007
Watching the fireworks with the grandkids Jake, you were definately missed, our last fireworks together was 2005, me and you went together and parked at Rosa`s in NRH, as you rolled your eyes back and forth watching Waynes World, and fireworks, that was a beautiful memory for me, I hope that you saw our fireworks from the house, miss you always..
Steph Espinoza
July 5, 2007
Happy 4th!!
Love ya!
Stephanie Espinoza
June 19, 2007
You will always be with us, in our hearts! I am so glad that you were a part of our lives and will always be!! You touched everyone you came in contact with! You are so missed and are thought of everyday by all!! I love you, Jakie!!
Andrea Ramos
June 14, 2007
Jake i can not believe its been a year oh how time goes,we all miss you so very much. I think about you all the time i miss watchin movies with you house party,wresling,and when you were little we would watch barney your arms and legs were all over the place love you baby boy love Andrea,Daniel,Jazmin,&Grace
Mom and Dad
June 14, 2007
Son, words can not explain the emptiness your Dad and I feel. Yesterday was one year with out you here at home with us. Tears and grief always among us. Quiet is all in your room, memories that we shared with you are what we have to live for you. We keep asking our selves if? if? if things were done differently that day 6/13/2006. God had his plans for you in his kingdom and he needed you that day to be with him. We can only cherish the Life you shared with us Jake, if we had to do all over again...We would, cause we loved you unconditionaly as we do love your brothers Greg, Tony and your sister Michelle. No parent in the whole entire world could be more proud than they were of you Jake Rene Espinoza. You taught us all a new way of life with a special son sent from Heaven above...Our hearts are with you always...Be with God
Melinda Hernandez
June 14, 2007
Jake,
I can't believe it's been a year. I have your picture in my living room so I can see your cute face everyday. I know god is taking care of you, and one day me and you will meet again. Keep watching over your mom and dad because I know it's hard for them to get through everyday without you. You were a blessing in their lives. Your always in my heart.
Melinda
Greg Espinoza
June 14, 2007
Jake,
We miss you very much. The boys definitely keep you alive in the house and have not forgotten you.
You will always be here with us.
Love,
Greg
Ida Rea
June 13, 2007
Jake,
It's already been one year today, since you left us. I couldn't sleep last night,I just toss and turn thinking of you. I wish we could turn back time but it's impossible and I know your in heaven watching over all of us. My memories of you are always in my heart. I miss you very much and I love you always.
"My Jakie"
Your Mom
May 14, 2007
This Mothers Day was my first without you Jake, it was quiet without your smile, kicking those strong legs, swinging arms and just to hear you again, I did not hear you on my special day, but I feel you in my heart and I know you are HOME, I being selfish cause I do not get to hold you and talk to you as I have always done on all my Mothers Day with you, I still pray that you are safe and well up in Heaven, cause I do not know heaven yet and wonder allot about you as I should. I miss you Jake and my Life will never be the same with out you. I will always love you Jake always, my Jakie.
Steph Espinoza
May 14, 2007
We miss you, Jako!
Love,
Steph and the Guys!
Your sis
April 19, 2007
Jakie, there's not a day that goes by that I can't help but look up at your picture and start talking talking to you, your picture at my desk I see you everyday and miss you so much. We all miss you so much..
Stephanie Espinoza
April 10, 2007
Happy Easter, Jake!
Miss you! You're always in my thoughts and prayers!
Love always,
Steph, Greg V and Q!
Ida Rea
April 8, 2007
Happy Easter, Jakie
I sure do miss you, it's really is hard not seeing you around, but your in my heart always. I love you very much and miss you deeply.
Love you, Ida
CINDY INGRAM
April 7, 2007
Thinking of you Jake
HAPPY EASTER, MISSING YOU
CINDY
Isaac and Dolores Espinoza
April 6, 2007
Happy Easter, Jake
We miss you so very much on this Easter Holiday. You are always in our hearts and on our minds. We will Love You always.Our Special Precious Angel.
Isaac and Dolores Espinoza
April 6, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Mom and Dad
March 16, 2007
Son, we missing you, 9 months without you, it is so hard, I am still looking for answers, feeling guilty, God did not take us instead, you were still young and had everyting to live for, it was not meant for you to be with cerebral palsy. Either way, we were there for you always and are still there for you now and always. I hope and pray for you that you are happy in Heaven, cause we can not be Happy till the day we see you again, We love you so much, Jake...never forget us.
Steph Espinoza
March 16, 2007
Hey Jakie!! Happy St Paddy's day!! Miss you lots!!
Love, Steph and the Boys
Isaac and Dolores Espinoza
February 13, 2007
Jake, toay is 8 months without you, we go into your room and know not what to do, cry or think about the memories we all shared with you, We stare at your wheelchair, it still smells like you, it still feels like yesterday you were coming home from school, when we see any school bus we think of you. It is still so painful to walk into your room and you are not there. If we had just one wish in his world, it would be to see you one moe time and hold you in our arms. We love you Jake and miss you so much.
Steph Espinoza
February 1, 2007
Hey Jake,
We are going skiing next week and your nephew is going to learn for the 1st time! Please watch over us and especially Vince!! Miss you, Little Man!! We think about you all the time!!
Ida Rea
January 19, 2007
Happy Birthday, Jake!!!!
I'm very sorry for being late with your birthday, but I did remember.
What did you and grandpa do on your birthday. I wonder sometimes how many girlfriends would you have, maybe more than greg and tony. Do you have a girlfriend in heaven. Again, Happy Belated Birthday, Jake
we love you and miss you deeply.
guillermo, ida, zeke, bianca & alexis
Greg Espinoza
January 16, 2007
Happy Birthday Jake!
We went by to see you yesterday so the boys could sing you happy birthday. You still have a big presence in our family. Don't think we have forgotten about you,
especially Vince. He talks about you almost everyday. We all miss you. Happy Birthday!!
Cindy Ingram
January 15, 2007
Happy Happy Birthday Jakie!!
We sure have missed you and I know that you are being taken care of in heaven and know you had a great birthday with all the angels. I said a prayer for you and always do. Happy birthday and we will always remember you and that wonderful smile.
Dad Birthday with the Grandkids
Isaac and Dolores Espinoza
January 15, 2007
Happy 19th Birthday, Jake! As you celebrate your heavenly Birthday today, we celebrate you as well, here at home in our hearts.You and Dad celebrating together, it was tradition and it was difficult without you this Birthday. Day by Day goes by Jake, we miss you and we still have a very hard time without you.Your room still as is, memories still present as it were yesterday. But then again, you know as you look down on us and see us. Vince, Mia, Joaquin miss you and know you are in Heaven, they do not understand how you got there, but they know you are safe and at home now.Georgee was just a baby when you left and Tristan is just 2 months old.She will grow up to know who you are.Mi Hijo, Jake we all want to wish you a Beautiful heavenly 19 th birthday in Heaven as all the Angels gather around you today and celebrate your life with us. We Love You always, Jake.
Mommy, Daddy, Greg, Michelle, Tony, Stephanie, George, Elizabeth and Little Grandma Victoria
THE REA FAMILY
January 3, 2007
JAKE,
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR.
WHAT WERE YOU AND GRANDPA DOING IN HEAVEN. WE ALL KNEW THAT THERE WAS SOMEONE MISSING, OUR JAKE. REMEMBER LAST CHRISTMAS YOU WERE WATCHING MOVIES IN MIA'S ROOM AND EVERYONE WAS IN THERE MAKING TOO MUCH NOISE, THAT YOU GOT MAD CAUSE YOU COULDN'T HEAR YOUR MOVIE AND EVERYONE HAD TO GET OUT, THAT WAS FUNNY. BUT DO YOU KNOW JAKE EVERYTIME I LOOK AT YOUR MOM AND DAD I KNOW DEEP INSIDE THEY MISS YOU VERY MUCH, WELL WE ALL DO. WE MISS YOU AND GRANDPA VERY MUCH, BUT YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART. TELL GRANDPA WE LOVE HIM AND TELL GRANDPA THAT GRANDMA LOVES AND MISSES HIM VERY MUCH.
LOVE,
GUILLERMO,IDA,ZEKE,BIANCA & ALEXIS
Mom and Dad Espinoza
January 1, 2007
Happy New Year Jake and celebrate with God and all the Angels in Heaven, Amen!
We Love you and still miss you so much!
Mom and Dad
December 25, 2006
Merry
Xmas Son we miss you so very much.It is so hard with out you here next
to us as we did all Xmas's, Dad ould help you with your gifts and I
would take the pics, but this year we are with out you as you have gone
to Heaven. Every one misses you this time of the year. Just know that we will always Love You Jake and you will always be by our sides and in our hearts. You and Grandpa will always watch over us, till we are all together again, Our Angels above.
Steph Espinosa
December 23, 2006
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Little Man!! We miss you!!
Love, Steph, Greg, Vince and Joaquin
Stephanie Espinoza
December 15, 2006
Yesterday Vince had a project and he had to draw a picture and then write a sentence about the picture he drew. I read him the directions and before I was finished he said he was going to draw, 'Jakie, because he is special to me and because we all miss him very much!' So he drew the chair with the arms, feet, headrest, everything! And his sentence was, 'I Love Jake.' Just wanted to tell you that and also that you'll never be forgotten!!
Miss you!
Steph and Boys!
Mom and Dad
November 29, 2006
We miss you so much, Jake. We will always LOVE you.
Mom and Dad
November 23, 2006
Our Jake, today without you, our hearts were empty for it was Thanksgiving Day and their was emptiness all around us. We missed your laughter and hollering with the family, it was silence. It is all different now and strange to us for as we miss you deeply the pain in our hearts is still so much there, we love you and miss you terribly. You now have a new baby niece Tristan Danielle was born 11 days ago, your brother Tony child. You are always in our hearts no matter where we go, you are there
close to us in Spirit. Rest peacefully, Our Son .
mark warren
October 20, 2006
jake the snake. you made me stronger. mdw
Steph Espinoza
October 19, 2006
Hi Jake,
Miss you lots!!! And I wanted you to know that you will always be 'THE MASTER' to Joaquin!! haha!! Sorry Papa!
You are always in our thoughts!!
Love,
Steph
Dolores and Isaac Espinoza
October 13, 2006
Jake, You are constantly on our minds and in our hearts, not a day goes by that we do not see your picture or say your name...It is 4 months today since you left to Heaven...Look down on us Jake and pray for us, you are our Angel in Heaven above...till we see each other again...Son
Ida Rea
October 7, 2006
Jakie,
Last week I found something that belongs to you. Your baby t-shirt, still looks brand new, it's so cute, it even has you name on it.
How I got it probably from, Grandma . We sure do miss you and we love you
Guillermo, Ida, Zeke, Bianca, Alexis & Grandma
Isaac and Dolores Espinoza
September 30, 2006
Mi Hijo, We miss you so very, very much, you are constantly in our thoughts and in our hearts. We are so lost with out you. It will never be the same with out you. We will always LOVE you, Jake.
cindy ingram
September 19, 2006
Jake I miss you so... Your in my thoughts and forever in my mind and heart. Miss all the fun times we had watching movies and laughing at the funny scenes. Just know I always think of you and wonder what fun your having up in heaven. Love you always
Cindy
Mom and Dad
September 13, 2006
Jake, 3 months have come and gone since you left to heaven, we all miss you so much, we miss your face, your touch, your voice, your presence,I miss your choko you use to give me when I laid down beside you and watch TV, the embrace that always gave me the comfort that I needed from you. I see your room everyday and it is quiet and empty with out your laughter, smiles and voice. I want to pretend that you are at school, but I know deep down in my heart that you are where all the special angel children are in Heaven...No sickness, no pain, no disabilities, We miss you so much and we will always love you as the day that you were born to us.
Steph Espinoza
September 13, 2006
I can't believe it's been 3 months since you left... We sure do miss you!! Joaquin sometimes looks underneath your bed, trying to find you! He's silly! Miss you, Buddy!
Love,
Steph
Mom and Dad Espinoza
August 13, 2006
Our Jakie, it has been 2 months today since we last saw you alive and taking care of you as we had always done in your 18 years you were with us, it was our daily routine which we now dearly miss. It has been so hard for us to try to live without you, Jake it is so very hard, it seems like just yesterday you were hear with us watching waynes world on tv, and we would go bye bye to teta's house, greg's house, and especially grandma's house, you loved going bye bye in your van. School started on Thursday and Ms. Bien said, that every one was asking for you and where is Jake? When is he coming? She had to tell them all in circle time that you had gone to be with God in Heaven. God needed you to be with him. Jake help them understand that you are okay up there and you will see them all again one day, cause you know they all love you. Jakie, it is so lonely and we miss you so much, we miss our chokos that you used to give us.We have all felt your presence in spirit. We know now how you got so ill and your body was tired of always getting ill. You are no longer ill and free of all limitations that you had here with us. So be good boy Jake and take care of Grandpa and never forget that your mom , dad, greg, teta, tony, matteo, mia, Q and vince all love you always and forever. You live in all of us.
Melinda Hernandez
July 22, 2006
I was sorry to here about your loss. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child, my deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. A child's love is something special, but a spiecial child's love goes even deeper. Jake had my heart the first time I met him. He will never be forgotten. Your in my prayers. God Bless!
Isaac and Dolores Espinoza
July 13, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
John Morris
July 13, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Espinoza,
Words cannot begin to relay the grief that I feel for your family. My proudest moment in the Mortgage business will always be having helped you guys purchase the home tailor built for Jake. You and your family will be in my prayers every day. Jake was very blessed to have parents like you. My life is better for knowing you and your family. May the lord walk with you thru this time of sorrow, and give you the strength to always pull at the wonderful memories with your beloved Jake. My warmest sympathies in your time of grief.
Fathers Day 2005
July 9, 2006
Ida Rea
July 2, 2006
My Jakie,
It's been a couple of weeks, since you left. I think of you everyday. Your picture is on my dresser and on my desk at work. I miss you so much. Sometimes it hard for me to believe your gone, But I just think you in the other room watching Wayne's World.
Love you, Tia Ida
Celeste and Jesse Gutierrez
June 29, 2006
Isaac, Dolores and Family,
You all are in our prayers everyday and night. We pray for your strength and comfort to get through this hard time. I will never forget the first time I met Jake and he made his way down the stairs in Steph's and Greg's apartment. I remember the sparkle he brought to both of your eyes-Isaac and Dolores. He will always be with you all. Take care and God bless.
LUCY RIVERA
June 27, 2006
JAKE,
WE MISS YOU AND WE LOVE MAN.
LOVE YA,
LUCY AND THE RIVERA BOYS
deanne grant
June 25, 2006
Delores,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jake was a very special person and you and your family were Blessed to have him in your life. Jake touched so many lives in his short time here on earth, but realize he is in Heaven with his Maker watching over all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with yo now and forever.
Deanne
Stephanie Espinoza
June 23, 2006
Hey Jake-o,
Just wanted to tell you that I miss ya and you are in my thoughts ALL THE TIME!! Thanks for all the awesome memories!!
Love ya,
Steph
Pearl Leija
June 22, 2006
Dear Dolores and Isaac,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of grief. No words can express and console your loss of your beautiful child Jake. He is an Angel in Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. "As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted," says the Lord. Isaiah 66:13
Love,
Mario and Pearl Leija
Dad and Mom
June 21, 2006
Jakie, it has been a week, you left your home to quiet for us, Everyone misses you so much, it is hard you were our Jakie, so for us Jake walk and talk all over Heaven. I know Grandpa is with you, he has always been there with you. Our Beautiful Boy with those brown eyes and happy smile,we will see you again!
Tonya & Bryan Davis
June 20, 2006
God be with you and your family during this time. Just remember he is in a very special place we all dream about and hope to get there in due time. Hold each other close. We love you dearly Greg, Steph, Vince and Joaquin. And your Famiy! Big hugs and kisses!
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