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Vicki Chavez
Yesterday
Mom
This morning in church one of the songs really had a powerful message ! It spoke to me , it was called Be Still and Know .I have been taking those words literally and letting God !! One day at a time .
Love you forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
September 27, 2025
Mom
Today Rose and I took part in a walk to End Alzheimer’s . It was wonderful , inspirational and emotional to see the turnout of friends and families to support this cause . Time passes but every minute of every hour of every day is precious . Today we spent the morning honoring and remembering Dad with hope that the future will bring an end to Alzheimer’s. We love and miss you more than you will ever know but the memories made keep us going .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
September 21, 2025
Mom
You don’t know how many times I wish you , dad and Mingo could each tell me “I love you !” One more time . I just left the cemetery and you are all heavy on my mind .
Love you forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
September 18, 2025
Mom
I have had dad on my mind a lot . Even through his memory loss there were still moments of clarity ,love and great joy . He never failed to thank me for being there for him . All his cards I saved from him he wrote “ I don’t know what I would do without you .”and he thanked me for helping him . He was a true testament of what remains in the heart even though his mind was fading . Dementia is heartbreaking. His cards are priceless keepsakes . They make my heart smile . I miss both of you so much but I am happy you are together again eternally . Forever and always .
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
September 12, 2025
Mom
Today I thought about you as Ava and I walked along the lake and butterflies were fluttering around us . I remember especially how much you liked the Monarchs . That is what inspired me to paint them on my fence . The butterfly is a symbol of freedom , joy and transformation .You , dad and Mingo are fluttering in heaven as free as a butterfly fluttering their wings . I miss you always and forever .
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
September 9, 2025
Mom
I thank God for you , dad and Mingo .I am grateful for all the time we spent together , the laughter and all the memories we shared . Time moves on ,but the memories still bring laughter to my heart and tears to my eyes . As I lay here watching the sun go down I am thankful for each and every second of the day . Time passes but my love for the three of you will always be the same . I love you forever , I love you for always .
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
September 7, 2025
Mom
Tell Dad I visited his friends at the cornstand and they said they miss him . I am sitting here enjoying a piece of corn as I write this and as dad would say “ man is it good ! “ I sure do miss all of you . You are all now harvesting the fields in heaven and enjoying the view from above . Keep watching over us until we meet again . Love you forever and always .
Love Vicki
Vicki
August 30, 2025
Mom
This is the day that the Lord has made , I will forever be glad and rejoice in it . On August 30th ,95 years ago God gave you life and through your life and the love you and dad shared I was given life . The two of you gave me a lifetime of memories . You loved me unconditionally and for that I am forever grateful. Your life and the love you shared is a blessing to me . I will always celebrate the life you lived and the inspiration you are to me . Happy heavenly birthday !
I love you forever and always.
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
August 29, 2025
Mom
The day before your 95th birthday
I have so much to tell you .You are sadly missed more than I can say but quietly remembered every day . As we mark your 95th heavenly birthday please keep us safe and continue to watch over us . Every year your birthday comes around it’s hard , because you are not here . Your memory is a blessing and I keeping your memory alive is important to me .When I close my eyes I see your smiling face and I can feel your warm embrace . You are with me in spirit . Thanks for always being there for me through thick and thin , I can’t wait until we unite again .Love you forever and always .
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
August 27, 2025
Mom
Your love was so powerful that it left a mark on my heart that will last forever .Your love is my armor , it provides continuous protection forever .Your goodness , your caring and wisdom live on in me . I miss you always and forever . Until we meet again .
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
August 23, 2025
Mom
Today as I was cleaning out drawers out at my house I found two things that made me think of You ,Dad ,and Mingo . The first were packets of seeds , 3 packs to be exact the seeds are “Forget me Not “ and the back of the package had the poem God’s Garden . The second was another poem called Safely Home . Both made me anxious to be with all of you ! The rapture of that meeting is yet to come and the joy of reuniting is one I can’t wait for .
Forever and always missing each of you with all of me .
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
August 23, 2025
Mom
As I am sitting here thinking on this drizzly Saturday morning . My thoughts are drawn to you as I think about your birthday approaching . Your words of wisdom and loving arms hold me tight in memory . Your unconditional love was priceless . Hard to believe you were 79 when you left us and you have been celebrating birthdays for 16 years in heaven . What I wouldn’t give to have had more celebrations with you , it’s just not the same without you . Missing you always and forever .
Love ❤ Vicki
Vicki Chavez
August 17, 2025
Mom
I just googled the lyrics to a lullaby I was listening to , and you , Dad and Mingo were heavy on my mind . You will be in my heart always . Destiny has called you but I am holding on and holding you in my heart forever . The bond between us can never be broken .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
August 17, 2025
Mom
The silence I feel is louder than words . I miss You , Dad and Mingo so much .My heart aches in quiet ways as I lie here wide awake not able to sleep..My pillow knows the weight of my tears but my heart is heavy . Each of your memories linger on with a sense that you are still with me , but your physical being is missed beyond words .I miss each of you not for just the moments we shared but for the person I was with your physical presence.The three of you are part of me I never wanted to be without . Missing you always , loving you forever .
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
August 14, 2025
Mom
As I took my daily walk I took in the beauty of the lake and the warm summer breeze against my face and I thought to myself , “God is good ! “ Everywhere I look there are signs God is with me , he’s got my back ! So I remember to be still and let God do the work ! Thankyou for gracing me with the gift of faith and the gift of being raised by a strong religious female .
Love you !
Missing you always and forever
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
August 11, 2025
Mom
Each day I feel the presence of you ,dad,and Mingo .You leave me gifts that quietly offer God’s grace , comfort and protection .
Thankyou for always being my guiding light !
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
August 10, 2025
Mom
As I lay here wide awake unable to fall asleep , I thank God for all my blessings . Also I am thankful for the beautiful church service at the park today . It was just what I needed. A time to reflect and enjoy Christian fellowship in the beauty of God’s world . As we worshipped and prayed we were able to view the beauty of the geese wading in the pond and feel the warm summer breeze upon our faces . God is good ! Thankyou for the gift of faith you instilled in me . God’s love reminds me to be still and let God do the work .His love is my assurance that we will be together again eternally .
Loving you forever , missing you always
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
August 7, 2025
Mom
Today I am sitting in your living room just taking in all the memories . It feels good to come and sit here and just unwind and let loose . This will always be home to me . You and Dad left your after glow . This house is where our story began and the chapters continue to unfold with your memories .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
August 2, 2025
Mom
Well here we are in your birthday month of August . Which will be 95 years for you . Oh how I wish you were physically still here with us . Everything seemed so much easier to handle. No matter what age I am , I will always need you .I was very fortunate to be blessed with you as my mother .Your beautiful memories and lasting love still guide me .You are and will ways be a part of me . Missing you always , loving you forever .
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
July 25, 2025
Mom
You and dad have been heavily on my mind lately . The songs I have been hearing on the radio remind of the true love you both shared . Also last night as the girls and I left the fairgrounds I looked up and seen this beautiful cloud that illuminated the evening sky . It made me wonder what heaven is like now that the two of you are reunited . Perhaps that is why that cloud was illuminating . Your love was shining through. Keep shining over us and through us with your unending love . Forever and always Love you
Love Vicki
Rose
July 13, 2025
Mom,
Please give dad a big hug. Celebrate his one-year anniversary in Heaven. I cannot believe it is one -year already since we lost dad. Still does not seem real. But I know he is happy now and it is where he wants to be. He is with his Josie. We miss you both so much. Dancing in the skies! Sending much love. Love and miss you both so much! Rose
Vicki
July 13, 2025
Mom
Please hug Dad tight for me and tell him I miss him ! Wish him a happy one year angelversary for me . I know he is happy because he is where he has wanted to be for some time . Enjoy the dancing and the warm embracing . Together forever eternally . Miss you both , loving you always .
Love Vicki
Vicki
July 12, 2025
Mom
I had to share this heartwarming experience I just had at the cemetery . Tylis and I were strolling through making rounds at each gravesite and we were showered with heavenly showers from heaven above ! As we made our way back to my parked car we got in and the song One sweet Day was on the radio with perfect timing with the words . “I know you’re shining down upon me “ Then the sun shone brightly for just a short while . I know that was a message from heaven Thankyou for that
Love you always
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
July 11, 2025
Mom
It’s hard to believe Sunday will be one year for Dad .Even though you and dad and Mingo are not here physically you are with us in heart .It was not goodbye for we will meet again .Each and every day we miss each of you but we also find you in our tears , our laughter ,and in our memories . The love we shared keeps you alive in our hearts . Your spirits linger .
Please tell Dad I still replay all his messages and wish that he could call me one more time . It’s weird how the heart can feel so heavy but empty at the same time when you lose someone .I keep you , Dad and Mingo in my prayers all the time .As we mark our first year without Dad the house fills so quiet but in the quietness we feel the love that made that house a home .Your memories live on in that house and I am so happy we still have it to keep the memories alive .All of us miss all of you, Happy first year angelversary to Dad ! 7-13-2025
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
July 8, 2025
Mom
Today is so cloudy and gloomy , but I know you ,Dad , and Mingo are shining down on us . I also know that one sweet day we will eventually be together again. Loving you all and missing you always until that sweet day comes .
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
July 3, 2025
Mom ,
On this eve before the fourth I was wandering through Menards and I came across the red , white and blue tshirts and hats that dad used to sport for the fourth .It made my heart both smile and cry . I miss you guys so much .
Happy heavenly fourth to you , Dad , and Mingo .
I bet the view of the fireworks up there is fabulous .
Love you forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki
July 1, 2025
Mom
I have been reflecting on all the memories and I am so grateful that God chose me to be one of your children . I have learned so much through your gift of love . Together you and Dad nurtured us with all of yourselves . So loving and caring . Always putting family first . A gift that some take for granted .Your love lives on because we have a piece of heaven in our home because those we love are in heaven above always watching over us .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki
June 30, 2025
Mom
Just wanted to correct myself .
In my previous post I mentioned Dad´s one year angelversary as this coming Sunday and I meant 07-13-2025 . Still hard to believe . The memories are treasures .
Love Vicki
Vicki
June 30, 2025
Mom ,
It´s hard to believe this coming Sunday will be one year for Dad.
Still hurts like it was yesterday .
Today I went for a vision exam and I had to dry my eyes before the exam . We shared so many memories of Dad .
They spoke highly of the both of you . Saying that you both were so loving and caring to all those you met . It was my first time being back there without Dad and it hit me as soon as I walked in . The memories made me feel proud to be your daughter .
Missing you forever and always
Love Vicki
Rose
June 26, 2025
Hi Mom & Dad,
Happy Heavenly Anniversary! I hope you are enjoying your special day. Sure, wish we could celebrate with you. We love you and miss you both so much.
Love you always,
Rose
Vicki Chavez
June 26, 2025
Mom and Dad
Happy heavenly 71st wedding anniversary ! The gift of love you share is eternal , keep dancing in the skies !
We love you forever and miss you always
Love Vicki and family
Vicki Chavez
June 25, 2025
Mom
Today as I was going about my yard chores the song . Can I have this dance came on the radio !! I can just imagine you and Dad dancing in the skies tomorrow . Enjoy the dance ! Together forever in each others arms ❤
Forever and always !
Love Vicki
P.S tell dad I visited the corn stand yesterday ! Corn isn’t ready yet but can’t wait until it is .
Vicki
June 24, 2025
Mom ,
With your 71st wedding anniversary 2 days away you and Dad have been heavy on my mind . I went for a drive earlier and found myself holding back tears as I thought of heaven I thought of angels and you ,dad, and Mingo were heavy on my mind . Then all these old love songs were playing on the radio and one of them was , I´m gonna love you the rest of my life . The sound of that brought both tears of joy and sorrow . I miss you all and the love we shared but I know I am gonna love you forever ! You are the sunshine on my shoulders , the wind beneath my wings and the whisper in my ears all wrapped up and tucked in my heart forever .
Getting back to the love .....Thankyou for the way the two of you loved each other and others . To this I remember hearing the song ....Look at us on the radio .
I still look at you both and I am so grateful for the gift of love . Thankyou for loving each other the way that you do and thankyou for letting that love shine through .
Love you forever and always
Love Vicki
Happy heavenly 71st anniversary 6-26-1954
Rose
June 22, 2025
Hi Mom,
Sure, do miss you both. Your anniversary is approaching soon. wish we could celebrate with you. Our heart aches that we do not have you both here. We know you both will be dancing in the skies. We have so many beautiful memories that we will treasure forever. Miss you both dearly. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you and miss you. Until we meet again.
Love you both always,
Love you Rose
Vicki
June 15, 2025
Mom
Today hits different ! Our first Father’s Day without dad . I am sitting quietly taking in all the wonderful memories we made and tucking them inside my heart forever and always. Please tell Dad we love him and miss him so much . We all are sending hugs to heaven for Father’s Day .
Love Vicki
Vicki
June 13, 2025
Mom
Today marks 11 months for Dad , and Sunday will be our first Father´s Day without him . The tears still roll down my cheeks thinking about all the memories .So grateful for the times we had together .He is dearly missed by all . Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
June 12, 2025
Mom
As father’ s day is getting closer I wish dad and Mingo were still here because while others can hold theirs tightly and say I love you in person , I can only look to the skies and say . I miss you and I love you and hope that they both hear me . I hold unto to all the memories and hug them tight and thank God for the time we had and the memories we made . Father’s Day isn’t the same without them .
Loving all of you always and forever
Love Vicki
Vicki
June 1, 2025
Mom ,
Just wanted to say I love you and miss you , dad and Mingo so much .I wish the three of you were still here physically .You will always be with me spiritually forever and always .
Love Vicki
Vicki
May 26, 2025
Mom
Thinking about you, Dad and Mingo extra today . I went out to the cemetery yesterday to avoid the Memorial Day crowd today and to my surprise your headstone is done . It looks great ! So happy it´s finished and just in time for Memorial Day .. Although none of you were in the armed forces you will always be my heroes and I will forever honor and remember each of you .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
May 12, 2025
Mom
It’s hard to believe tomorrow will be 10 months for Dad .I wish we could turn back time . A lot of things have changed but one thing that stays constant is the love I have for both of you .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
May 10, 2025
Mom
Tomorrow is all about Mothers and I can’t say enough about mine . I am so blessed to be called your daughter .I celebrate you and the love you gave everyday .You are my inspiration . You never really died you live in my heart forever .The days we shared are treasured memories forever .No one can take your place you filled my life with love and grace and I am forever thankful .Your life was and will always be a blessing . You are missed beyond measure . Happy blessed Mother’s Day in heaven . I love you forever and always .
Love Vicki
Vicki
May 8, 2025
Mom
As Mother´s Day approaches it´s hard not to feel sad . I have the memories to reminisce ,but your physical being is truly missed .The love you poured out was a priceless treasure and your legacy lives on . I love you forever and always .
Love Vicki
Vicki
May 5, 2025
Mom
Can you feel me missing you? As yours and dad’s daughter and Mingo’s wife .I will always miss you both as my parents and Mingo as my husband .The bond we shared remains forever and always .
Love you
Love Vicki
Vicki
May 3, 2025
Mom
The pain of missing you , dad and Mingo created a void that time will never fill .I talk to each of you in my thoughts . My world is so different without each of you . I am deeply missing each of your guidance , warmth and the love that defined our connection .The pain is a constant ache that only the love we shared can understand .
Missing you always loving you forever .
Love Vicki
Vicki
May 2, 2025
Mom
When you lose your significant loved ones , life is never the same .The grief doesn’t go away .It is part of my daily life .I will be forever grateful for the gift of love and the time we shared together , but I will also be forever lost without you , dad , and Mingo . The days come and go but they seem so long without the three of you . Some day we will be reunited in eternity . Until then I love you forever , love you for always.
Love Vicki
Love. Vicki
Vicki
April 29, 2025
Mom
Today as I watered the tulips from the Easter garden from church I noticed your tulips were wide open , as though they are reaching out to heaven . I never seen tulips open so wide . Just like the arms of Jesus when he says “come unto me , all those who are weary “
I am so thankful for the loving arms that held me here on earth (you and dad) and I am anxiously waiting my turn for the arms of Jesus to greet me at the pearly gates .
Missing you all and loving you always
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
April 24, 2025
Mom
Happy 16th angelversary . I miss you so much . You are forever in my heart and always on my mind . You gave me the best of your life and loved me beyond measure . God bless you today and every day . Love you forever and always .
Love Vicki
Rose
April 20, 2025
Hi Mom & Dad,
Happy Easter! Stopped out to see you after Easter Brunch with the kids. Rain showers were coming down. Church service was so beautiful today. I miss you both so much. Please give my granddaughter a hg for me and tell her Happy Easter.
Love you all so much,
Rose
Vicki
April 19, 2025
I love you
Vicki
April 19, 2025
Happy heavenly Easter to my angels in heaven . We love and miss you so much .
Love Vicki
Vicki
April 17, 2025
Mom
As the Easter holiday approaches I am sad that another holiday will come and go without you ,dad and Mingo . Although you are not physically here with us you are always in our hearts . I know in my heart and mind you are still with us in spirit . Happy Easter in heaven .Wish you all were here but we know you are in a place of great comfort and joy . We love you !
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki
April 13, 2025
Mom
It’s hard to believe today is already 9 months for Dad . Still miss the both of you like it was yesterday .Time moves on , but it’s so hard to do life without you . I feel stuck in my emotions . Some days are harder than others .Wish you were both here physically . Missing you always loving you forever Until we meet again .
Love Vicki
Rose
April 12, 2025
Mom,
How I miss talking to you. I really wish I could pick up the phone and call you. Days seem so empty. I miss not saying good night to you and hearing you say I love you. I need to hear that so bad. I keep hearing the song You are my sunshine, and it brings a smile to my face because it reminds of you. You brought so much sunshine to our lives. I miss you and dad so much. Until we meet again. Love you both always.
Love you Rose
Vicki
April 6, 2025
Mom
Time changes nothing . I miss you , Dad, and Mingo as much as I did the day you left .In fact I miss you more as time goes by . I miss everything about each of you .
Love you all soooo much
Love Vicki
Vicki
April 4, 2025
Mom
So much of the three of you was left behind . Every where I go ,every thing I do I feel each of you . When each of you gained your wings , you were ready ,but I was not . Part of me died with you but your memories keep me going . The memories keep me holding on , until we meet again .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki
April 2, 2025
Mom
As I sit here listening to the thunder I am reminded of how you used to tell us the angels were bowling . You always knew what to say to take our fears away . The weather today reminds me of life . If only all the days could be blue skies and sunny days . There is a lot to be learned from the storms of life , one of which reminds me to look for the joys and rejoice in them . There is a rainbow coming , it is God’s promise !
Love Vicki
Vicki
April 1, 2025
Mom
I light this candle tonight for you, Dad , and Mingo . It’s a reminder of the afterglow you each left behind . I pray your light continues to flicker within me .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
March 31, 2025
Mom
I put my trust in God for I know he knows my pain and I know one day I will see you , dad and Mingo again.
Missing you always ,
Love Vicki
Vicki
March 28, 2025
Mom
I was so blessed to do life with you and dad as my parents .The memories we made I will forever carry in my heart .Now I have you as my guardian angels .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
March 26, 2025
Mom
Lately I have been having so many dreams of you , dad and Mingo . It’s like I am reliving my memories . Sometimes I awake crying and sometimes I am laughing . They say your loved ones come to you in your dreams and they seem so real . Sometimes I wish I could just lie there all day and keep dreaming .
I miss you all so much ! I can’t wait to close my eyes and dream again !
Forever and always
Vicki
Vicki Chavez
March 19, 2025
Mom
Through the darkness you continue to be my light .
Your memories hug me and hold me tight .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki
March 15, 2025
Mom
Good morning ! Just wanted to ask that you tell Dad we are wishing him a very happy heavenly birthday today .He finally celebrates together with you as he has been wanting for some time . I know he is content , no longer awaiting your reunion . He is finally back in your arms where he has longed to be since 2009 . Enjoy the celebration and keep dancing in the skies . We love and miss you , dad and Mingo forever and always .Until we meet again
Love Vicki
Vicki
March 13, 2025
Good morning Mom
Today makes 8 months for Dad since he joined you in paradise . Not a day goes by where we don´t think about the two of you .It makes my heart happy that the two of you are together . We miss everything about both of you but the memories we made are tucked inside our hearts . I can only imagine what heaven is like . Time slips away but the memories last forever .
Missing you always , loving you forever .
Love Vicki
Rose
March 11, 2025
Hello,
Stopped out at the cemetery today I felt I needed that. That is as close as I can get to you both. My granddaughter's birthday is getting close so please give her a big hug for me and tell her I love her. Then she can help celebrate dad's big day. I am sure it will be a beautiful day. How I wish I could help. We all know how much dad loves birthdays. I am sure Elvis will be singing. Oh, mom how I miss you both so much. My heart aches. Love you both so much,
Rose
Vicki
March 10, 2025
Mom ,
You left beautiful memories and your love is still my guide . Please continue to be the light onto my path .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki
March 7, 2025
Mom
If I fall please pick me up
Where I lack strength and courage I ask you and God to help and guide me .
My path has been dark and I ask you and God to be my light .
Help me weather the storms of life ,
Be the calm when I need it .
I start and end each day praying that each day is better than the last . I know you are watching over me . I remind myself everyday to put my faith over my fears .
I miss you always and love you forever .
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
March 2, 2025
Mom
Please let your ray of sunshine shine through this darkness before me . I know you know so I am giving my worries to you and God .only you two truly understand me.I know with God all things are possible and this too shall pass .
Missing you always and loving you forever .
Love Vicki
Rose
February 28, 2025
Hi Mom,
Feeling so lost. I wish I could pick up the phone and call you. I feel I really need so many things I need to talk to you about. So, I am I will take a drive to the cemetery and have a talk with you. I miss you so much. Give my granddaughter and dad a hug for me please. I love you so much. Love you always,
Rose
Vicki
February 14, 2025
Mom
Just wanted to wish you a Happy heavenly Valentine´s Day .To the woman who loved me first , I will love you forever and always .
Love Vicki
Vicki
February 12, 2025
Mom
With Valentine´s Day just around the corner I wanted to Thankyou for the gift of love . Your love continues to keep me going because you loved hard and you loved with everything you had . Your love was kind and patient and true . It was like no other . I will always love you in return .
Forever and always .
Love Vicki
Vicki
February 1, 2025
Mom ,
I have come to realize I will never get over losing you ,Mingo and dad . The loss has become a part of who I am because of who you were and still are and will always be to me . Forever
In my heart .
Love Vicki
Vicki
January 31, 2025
Mom ,
Light of my world ! I miss you , Dad and Mingo so much . I wish there was a highway to heaven or a direct line so I could talk to each of you . I miss the times we had together and wished there could have been more. I am thankful there is no more pain or suffering for each of you and that all of you have found eternal peace . I look forward to our reunion where nothing will keep us apart .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki
January 28, 2025
Mom
I feel like I have the weight of the world on my shoulders . I wish you were here to advise me .Please give me a sign . I keep asking WWMD ? I miss you soo much , you always had a way of making everything ok .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki
January 24, 2025
Mom
Time passes but the memories never fade .Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you , dad , and Mingo .The memories help fill the void that your physical absence left behind ..I miss the three of you each morning and look for you at night .I miss everything about you . I have the memories tucked deep within my heart .This year will be 16 years for you ,9 years for Mingo , and 1year for dad . Still seems like yesterday . Time does not heal the wounds , grief never goes away .It changes but it has become part of my daily life . It cuts deep . I hold both emotions at once . Joy for the lives you lived and the memories we made and sorrow for the life we live without your physical beings . Life will never be the same without you . We loved you hard and always willl , you will never be forgotten .
Forever and always l
Love Vicki
Vicki
January 20, 2025
Mom
Please help me find the light at the end of the tunnel . Grief has no time frame . It never really goes away . Just when I think I got this , something triggers my emotions all over again . I miss the three of you so much . I miss your voices , your warm embraces and your physical beings . All of me misses all of you .I wish heaven had visiting hours . I wish we could have had more time . I wish I could press rewind and start all over again . I know that wasn’t God’s plan , he seen the suffering and gave each of you comfort and peace . I am grateful for the gift of time that allowed us the memories we made and I anxiously await our family reunion , where we can be whole again .
Forever and always
Vicki
Rose
January 14, 2025
Mom,
It does not seem like it has been six months already since dad has left us. I know it was yesterday. But the days have been so hard. I keep trying to rise above it all. The theory "Let Them" I tell myself every day. I then think happy thoughts of you and dad and all the good times we had. It brings a smile and some tears to my face. The "Let Them" seems like it will be easier to deal with. Oh, mom I wish you were here. If I could just pick up the phone and call you. Miss you so much.
Love you both so much,
Love you always,
Rose
Vicki
January 13, 2025
Mom
Today is 6 months for dad and it still seems like yesterday . Although our hearts were broken the day God called him home we knew he was ready for that eternal dance in the sky with you . Sending hugs and kisses to both of you as you continue to dance and celebrate your eternal reunion . Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki
January 10, 2025
Mom ,
As I sit at your house today I noticed all the Christmas window clingies I put up fell off the windows except the cardinal . A sure sign that Dad is watching over your house ! Keep the love codes coming . It makes our hearts melt that we still feel your presence .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki
January 7, 2025
Mom
Time just keeps on slipping by . I can’t believe in six days it will be 6 months that Dad has been gone physically . I am so thankful for the gift of time that allowed me to spend so much time with him . Those days as well as all those spent with you and Mingo are treasures . Time is priceless and tomorrow is not promised . I am so grateful for all the memories that are tucked within my heart that make me appreciate all that the three of you have given of yourselves and all that you continue to be in my life . Thankyou for the gift of love that allowed you to give your time and vise versa . You will always and forever be loved and never forgotten .
Love Vicki
Vicki Chavez
January 3, 2025
Mom
As I lie here wide awake memories come pouring in . My heart is smiling , I feel all of your physical beings tucked into my heart .When I close my eyes I can see each of you and I can even hear your voices .The memories embrace me like a warm hug from heaven .
I love each of you always and forever.
Love Vicki
Vicki
December 31, 2024
Mom ,
Here we are about to end 2024 . Oh what a year it has been . It has come and gone with joys , sorrows and lots of memories .As we go into 2025 continue to walk beside us and guide us . We will forever miss your physical presence here on earth , but we hold you all close in our hearts and the memories live on . Happy heavenly New Years to you , dad and Mingo . Love you forever and always .
Love Vicki
Vicki
December 27, 2024
Mom ,
Good morning ! We made it through Christmas . The days come and go whether we want them to or not . If only we could make time stand still .We shared joys and sorrows over the Christmas get together .A lot was said about the memories in your house and all the gatherings that made us a family . With time things change , we have dealt with many losses and made many memories . My hope for 2025 and going forward is that we can continue to make memories under your roof and that we will always have that sense of being home when we walk through those doors . There is no place like home . You and dad gave us your all and your love doesn’t end at end of life because when you love hard that love lives on forever . Thankyou for all the memories . Forever and always !
Love Vicki
Rose
December 26, 2024
Hi Mom
I am sure Heaven was so pretty for Christmas. Sure, am missing you and dad. I had a wave of emotions going. I was in tears the girls got me some emotional gifts reminding me of both of you. I did go to the cemetery today. I sure do wish you both could have been here to celebrate with us. Oh, how I miss you. Please give my granddaughter Faith a hug for me. Love you all dearly!
Love you all so much,
Rose
Vicki
December 25, 2024
Mom
Death has a way of changing things and my grief sneaks up on me and triggers my emotions . Yesterday I wanted to feel closer to you and dad so I spent Christmas Eve day at your house sprucing things up and just taking in the memories . My time there allowed me to realize heaven must be so beautiful and although you are not here physically you are all pain free . Yes I will always miss you but I also know you are still with me in spirit . I often get these little codes from heaven that remind me you are still there and I am loved . Merry Christmas in heaven to you , dad , and Mingo . I love you .
Love Viicki
Vicki
December 24, 2024
Mom
I have come to realize that you never realize just how hard you love until you lose someone . Those who haven’t gone through the pain of losing someone will never understand just how hard holidays , birthdays , death days and just any day is so hard and so different . Trying real hard to get through each day without the three of you but every little thing brings mixed emotions that trigger both tears of joy and sadness . Every day was so much more to live for when we had each of you physically here with us .This Christmas will come and go but the pain of losing you will always be there . The memories linger within are hearts but your absence still tears us apart .As you spend Christmas in heaven with our dearly departed we carry you close here on earth . We love and miss each of you forever and always . Merry Christmas in heaven !
Love Vicki
Vicki
December 22, 2024
Mom
While everyone is filling out their wish list , the only thing I wish for is to have you , dad ,and Mingo back home. Holidays are not the same any more . I am having a blue blue Christmas without the three of you .
Missing you lots
Love Vicki
Vicki
December 20, 2024
Mom ,
I light this candle for you , dad and Mingo . You will always be honored and remembered for all that you were in our lives . Your light shines on in each of us . Missing you more than words could ever say .
Loving you forever and always .
Love Vicki
Vicki
December 17, 2024
Mom
Yesterday as I was putting laundry away , I came across a pair of onsie Christmas pajamas that Dad had bought for me . It brought tears to my eyes because I remember how proud he was sitting in his recliner with his on and how anxious he was to give me mine . Together we looked liked walking candy canes .i miss the kid in him during the holidays . He had his way of putting the merry in Christmas . I can´t wait to wear my Jammie´s on Christmas Eve.
Missing all the good times . Cherishing every minute .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki
December 16, 2024
Mom
Holidays are hard ! I keep trying to distract myself and I just keep falling right back into grief mode . Things are different without all of you . I try to tell myself I am ok and then something triggers a memory and I find myself trying to hold myself together when I am falling apart . The best gift we can give to each other is the gift of time and our physical presence . Presents are fun but I think there is more to be said about physical presence as we gather around the tree . I want my kids and grandkids to remember me in the same way I remember you ,Dad and Mingo . I remember all the special moments we spent together and all the little things that mattered most . Those are the real gifts of Christmas . Those moments are the moments that tell our story and those stories live on from generation to generation . I want my family to remember me for the moments we shared and not the gifts we opened . Time is precious , Thankyou for the gift of your time and the memories we made in the moments we shared . Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki
December 15, 2024
Mom
Today is the Christmas program at church and I am excited , I usually need this to jump start my Christmas . The losses we have faced make holidays harder .Death blinds us and it makes things different . Things will never be the same without the three of you .I know even though you are not physically here where we can see each of you , you are still around .I feel you in my special memories that make me cry but then make me smile . I know I am not alone I feel you in the Christmas songs , the cookie recipes and the family gatherings . These are all reminders that you are with me and always will be.Keep sending signs or your heavenly codes of “I love you “ I will be watching and listening .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Rose
December 14, 2024
Hi Mom & Dad,
I am sure you are getting ready for the beautiful celebration. Jesus is the reason. I miss you both so much. A memory popped up today of last year when we took dad out to eat then to look at the Christmas lights. He was so excited! I would do anything to be able to take him on that drive again and hear him say wow where did you find this place. Oh, mom I am happy he is not suffering but he was so happy like a little kid. I know you are watching over us. But how I wished you both were here with us. Merry Heavenly Christmas! Love you both so much.
Love you always,
Rose
Vicki
December 13, 2024
Mom
Please tell dad he is heavy on my mind today as he celebrates his five month angelversary .I hope the two of you are still dancing in the sky .Forever and always . Love Vicki
Vicki
December 12, 2024
Mom
It’s hard to believe tomorrow will be 5 months for dad . 2025 will be 16 years for you and 9 for Mingo . Time is precious , I am so thankful for the time we did have . I wish it could have been longer . The memories made are tucked within my heart and are treasured keepsakes that take me back . When I long to hear your voices and feel your touch I just close my eyes and reminisce . I know you are all watching over us with every step we take .I look forward to the day when we will be reunited as one again . Forever and always .
Love Vicki
Vicki
December 8, 2024
Mom
I wish I could press rewind and go back to what used to be and press pause . All of me is really missing all three of you .
Love you three with all of me .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki
December 5, 2024
Mom
Just wanted to say I am really missing the three of you today .As the cold weather sets in I find myself more confined to the house and it gives me more time to think .The emptiness never goes away .The memories put a bandaid on the pain but the void is still there .The three of you are missed more than you will ever know .
Forever and always
Until we meet again
Love Vicki
Vicki
December 1, 2024
Mom
It doesn’t matter how much time goes by , things just don’t seem the same without the three of you . Holidays still come and go ,but the merry isn’t there anymore . The twinkle in the lights remind of the afterglow each of you left and remind me to embrace the memories , but your physical absence is hard . We miss the sound of your voices , the joy in your smiles and the touch of your warm embraces .We miss the traditional gatherings that used to be .All of us miss all of you more than you will ever know .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Rose
November 28, 2024
Well Happy Thanksgiving Mom,
This is our 1st Thanksgiving without dad. It still does not seem real. Keep waiting for that phone call from him. The other day I was at the store and I went to dial his number to see if he wnated me to bring him a shake and I am looking at all these snacks that I know that he likes. and then I just stopped, and the tears are rolling down my face because he I would do anything to be able to bring those snacks to him. We have so many good memories of him, but it is so hard mom. I wish you both could be here with us. We miss you both so much. I know we have to be strong and cherish our memories and our blessings that we have.
Love you both and always,
Rose
Vicki
November 27, 2024
Mom
Here we are the day before Thanksgiving our first holiday without dad . It’s so different ,we are down one more family member .Each loss rehashes itself as we add another empty chair at our table . As you , dad and Mingo gather at the heavenly table please watch over each of us .As we gather we hold all of you in our hearts and prayers and give thanks for the gift of love that lives on in our hearts and minds . Thankyou for all the memories .
Happy heavenly Thanksgiving .
Forever and always
Love Vicki
Vicki
November 24, 2024
Mom
Yesterday I sat and reminisced about the way dad would get so excited over Christmas . As I sat and stared at his empty chair it inspired me to put up his tree . This year he kept telling me you won’t need to put my tree up I will be spending Christmas in heaven . He was ready but we were not . This year the holidays hit differently .. I wish the three of you could be here with us . I am glad though that you have each other in heaven . You are with us always in spirit and in heart , forever and always .
Love Vicki
Vicki
November 16, 2024
Mom
As the holidays approach I am trying to keep the holiday spirits but it’s at these times when things hit harder .
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and I am so thankful for the gift of unconditional love you and dad gave to us . I embrace the times we had together .
I am thankful for the gift of time that gave me the memories to help me on this road of grief . The one thing that matters most to me is gift of love and your love will never let go of me .I love you forever and always
Love Vicki
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