Gumaro Sanchez Miranda

I miss you. I hope you're onto a new mission and keeping busy up there... I'm sure God has plenty of work up there. Mom is getting closer to the day she will see you soon... I'm sure you'll both have your mansions nearby and you'll both be prepping for the rest of us. I want at least 50 acres near a lake and huge sequoia pine trees....
A lifetime really isn't that long... I'm almost 53 now...imagine that.... I'll be joining soon I'm sure. See you soon...we will be having dinners at my home...all your favorite stuff. Sure missing you.

To my precious brother Guma,

12 years ago Jesus took you home with him and you are never forgotten your memories and heart will always be with us.
We all love and miss you greatly long time reunite one day with you to walk the streets of gold with and no more
sorrow or any pain.
I love you always and forever my brother you´ll be!!!
Lupe Quiñones!!!

Hi my dearest brother Guma,
It’s been eleven years since you you’ve been gone and sometimes it feels like yesterday I can still hear your voice and your crazy laugh.
I’m sure you have an audience and you have the angels laughing with you too.
We love and will forever have you in our hearts and memories until we meet again.
Keep resting and rejoicing with Jesus!
That is our hope and our anchor because his word is forever settled.
I love my little brother forever!!
Your sister
Lupe Quiñones

Our family is right here

Here's the little guy that made his soul entrance 4 months before you passed... your souls crossed paths...

Missing you. May God guide your soul and drop by to say hi

Wish you nwere here to share some soup with you!! You remain alive in our hearts and thoughts

We often think of you...

Miss your crazy crank calls and hearing you laugh.

Uncle Guma,
It's almost Christmas and I wish I could see your laughing face one more time. The holidays are playing tricks on me and I heard your contagious mischievous laugh a month or so ago. It was odd because it was clear as day and yet comforting to know I haven't forgotten the memory of you. You are missed ..love you.
Your niece,
Eliza

Miss you

Miss you sooo much.......

Guma, I can only imagine how much your family must miss you. I always wondered where you went when you left Patterson. So overjoyed to read about your life and that you became a pastor. I wish we hadn't lost touch. No one has ever come close to making me laugh as hard as you did with your crazy jokes and antics and your commitment to the Lord. Working with you was one of the best times I have ever had. I will never forget you. My deepest condolences to the family and I know they take comfort in knowing we will all meet again.

Hey Uncle, just thinking about you today and how much I miss you

My dear brother,

I haven't written lately not because I didn't think of you , but because I thought I couldn't write on your page anymore.
So much has happened in 4 years .
Jonathan had a beautiful baby boy on March 2-2014 and named him Braiden Cache. So don't laugh at his name . He is a precious little boy doesn't have deep dimples like Jonathan, but there are there sometimes when he smiles.
He is my joy and my comfort.
I talk to your picture all the time
and share with you my heart and thoughts.
So many different changes in life I've longed to talk to you about them to hear your Godly wisdom, but your not there.
I have to make my self strong and not think about it too long because it hurts so deep my brother.
I go to your gravesite once in a while, but I know your not there some people may not understand why I don't go to your anniversary services they have for you at the gravesite , but to me it's personal I like to talk to you alone and express myself in private. I know your with Jesus my brother in the arms of the one who loves you the most. It's never easy so many memories I want to see you so bad that it hurts do deep within.
One day my dearest we will all be together again. God still has a plan that needs to unfold. I will forever miss you and love you for eternity.
Rest in peace my precious brother.
Your sister that loves you so much.
Lupe Quinones

Are not in pain***

Uncle Guma,
We miss you. Time has flown by... I hope you are watching all of us and sending us love during our hard times and a pat on the back during the good. I miss your laugh, rosy cheeks when you smile and most of all, I miss you giving me a hard time. Poppa is the only one that messes with me now. Lol
Since you aren't here, we don't get to see aunt Cindy or Bri. Lala keeps us current with how they are. I need to get in touch because they are still our family. We aren't quite whole with everyone so far apart. Hopefully this year we can all get together. Anyway, I'm sure heaven has been great for you. I'm jealous that you got first dibs, yet glad you are in pain. Love you, Gagi

3 years, feels so odd and sad without you here with us. We miss you a lot. A lot.

Precious Friend,
It's Christmas Eve and your family is missing you a lot! Surrounded by loved ones yet we miss all the fun times we had at Lupe's waiting all the way til 12:00 and enjoying famiy. The other day remembered the Christmas Auntie Lupe gave Bri the biggest gift which barely fit into our backseat on the way home......Bri loved it! Bri and I laugh and talk about the funny stuff you did and we just keep your memory alive by staying close to one another and enjoying each day! You would be very proud of your Bri.....she has a sweetness and beauty within and without and she is the smart daughter you always wanted. I cherish each new day because life is so fragile I wish I could really tell others not to complain about anything but to treasure the moments they have with their loved ones. We love you always. Your family that loves you very much!

It's the most wonderful time of the year......remembering all our christmas years......laughter and lots of good food and noise. I was texting Cindy was Bri would like.....Abercrombie and gift cards......she loves to shop! I feel connected when I keep in touch with your family....you were blessed.....we are blessed that we know Cindy and Bri.....
Life isn't the same without you....God comforts our hearts.

I miss you. Wish you could see my son, how cute he is....

I will never forget the times I would tell you about kids bullying me in school and you would always tell me "that's because you have something they don't have.". That always made me understand that I was special :)
I will never forget the chile quiles you would make with elpato sauce, cut up garlic and cheese....almost like eating enchiladas.....

Anyhow, good to see family sharing their memories....we have sooooooo many.

Uncle,
I miss you so much. Things are a little different now. It isn't the same without you. I think about you often and look up from time to time to say I love you. So very blessed to have had you here on earth as my uncle. You always knew how to make me laugh, smile through my tears...look at me with love and not judgement. Others often seen the sinner, you would see your niece. I still pray that my heart stays sensitive to Gods voice like you always asked of me...I can still feel him even in my dark days. I see his blessings in my life. My little family bought a house closer to you. Bummed that I can't physically see you. My birthday and Christmas is getting close. Wish I could get a big bear hug. :) miss our chats and fights over food during family parties. I went for the first piece like I promised you I would the first time you weren't there. I seen a picture of Bri at aunt Lupe's. You would be so proud. She's beautiful. Thank you so much for stepping in when my father couldn't. You left a BIG impression on my heart. Put in a good for me to the man upstairs. I really need one of your hugs and conversations. Love you so much uncle. - Gagi

Hi little brother,
I was thinking of you today as I was making dinner. I was missing you so I blew a kiss to heaven and told the Lord to give it to you.
It's almost Cristmas time and wish that you were here with us to tell your jokes and give us another crazy impersonation. You crazy little guy....
Well, I have great news and am sure that you already know that you have another beautiful niece named Shiloh Elizabeth. Kellie and Steve have been blessed by a beautiful baby girl. My first grandbaby!! She couldn't be more perfect! We all fell in love with her instantly.

Give Jesus a hug for me and tell him thank you for our little bundle of joy...and tell him that I love Him!

Brother,
You will never be forgotten as long as the Great Lord grants me life. you trully were a great loyal friend through the thick & thin also, very wise in every aspect of your life! you continue to be very much alive in my heart as well as in every life that you touched! I truly love & miss you greatly my friend. love always your brother Joe

To my best friend,
I love you very much. Wish you were here to have shared a year full of accomplishments and achievements for Brianna and myself. What would I give to have you here sharing our joys as you always did but I also know how proud you would have been of our perseverance, determination, discipline and consistency. You taught me how to press on regardless and to continue in faith that tomorrow would be a better day! We dedicate all of our achievements to you as the wonderful husband and father you were to us. We love you always.

When I saw your guest book online, I thought I should write something. Gumaro being raised with your family brings back happy memories for me. Those were some of the best times of my life.You were so funny and cute. Every time I hear someone wanting to say something negative about someone else I remember the song you used to sing. 'Christiana con la luengua larga'. I will always have fond memories of you and your family. Love you always, Joanne Chavez Castro

I've been thinking about you and your family this week as your Birthday was the other day. It's hard to believe that I couldn't pick up the pone and wish you well.

Happy Birthday Pastor!
We miss you so much:( One day we will meet again and walk the streets of gold :) We will never forget all the good times we had together.
With much love and respect,The Gonzalez Family

Missing you will never end my friend, but knowing you are with the Lord brings such a peace and comfort to me. Here we are another school year and chapter unfolds in our lives again. It's amazing how time quickly progresses, but you would be proud of how gracefully your daughter is taking on the challenges of another grade. She is a beautiful, intelligent, focused and godly young lady. She is a product of everything we have invested in her, and if you could see her you would weep with joy and happiness. She is such a caring and loving child who places others in front of herself......a reflection of her dad all the way! Remember how you used to tell me We're gonna make it, well we are gonna make it my husband, because the Lord is with your famiy! We Love You always!

Just missing you little brother.....great to see your smiling face even through the tears....can't stop them. Wish you were here.

miss u

Dear Brother

Thinking about you today; actually I think of you often. It's kind of rainy and gloomy outside; perfect contemplation weather. It's hard to believe it has been over a year since you passed onto your next journey. I've thought about you alot this past year, in fact there were moments in which you'd suddenly come to mind and I would think, "I need to pick up the phone and call Guma." Then I remember, but for one brief moment, it is like you are still here; a simple phone call away.
In what ever plain or reality in which you now exist - I hope you are having fun and happy.

Gumaro,
My precious husband and friend how hard it was to remember the day the Lord took you home. I miss you so very much and it hurts not to see you or talk with you. Recently, the Lord gave me a sweet dream where we talked and it left me with such a peace and tranquility that's beyond words. This year has passed so quickly, and your precious daughter is growing like a weed. You would beam with pride to see all she has accomplished this year with the help and grace of God. She continues to be that sweet girl you helped raise her to be with all the attributes that set her apart from the rest because she is a gift from God. You made an imprint on her life, and she is proud to be your daughter. We will love you the rest of our lives and someday we will meet on that beautiful shore! Love, your family

hello my beautiful brother,
it is hard to believe that yesterday marked one year since you left us and went home to be with our heavenly father.
it is still unbearable to think of you for any length of time....it hurts to think that i can not hear your voice nor see you face to face.
something strange happened this past week.....you kept coming to me in such a strong way. i was at work and sat at my desk crying trying not to be heard by my co-workers...it was difficult....you just kept coming to me more than usual. :((

i love and miss you very much and will wait for that wonderful day when i see you again in the heavens.
give jesus a big hug for me and tell that i love him!

it has been a year...we sure miss you....it is not the same..it hurts to know we cant see one another but heaven will be place where we all meet again...

Gumaro ~ I can't believe it's been a year already. It was last year on my birthday that I found out of your passing (only a few days after seeing you). I still can't believe your gone. Every day that I drive past the shop I still look for your truck. I see trucks around town like yours and I find myself looking to see if it's you. JT misses you a bunch. Everytime I tell him it's haircut time he asks about you. You would be thrilled to know that we just had our 2nd baby boy in January. On our way home from the hospital we thought of you since that was the first place we took JT on his way home. I wish you could meet Hunter. We miss you and think of you daily. One thing I know you would be thrilled about is that with your death it opened a window for our little boy to ask about God and death. It was hard explaining why you weren't here anymore but now he talks about you hanging out with God often and asks so many questions about Heaven. Thank you for the time we had with you and I know your watching over us. Love from the Martens

A year has come and gone by so quickly my beloved brother it sometimes feels like yesterday you were still with us . You will always be remembered and so greatly missed by all who knew u . You will never be forgotten I loved u then,now,forever. Until we meet again. Love u!!!! Your sister Lupe

My dear brother,
I wish you were here I have so many things to share with you.Jonathan is getting married and he kept his word to you he waited until he was 24yrs old remember the conversations you would have with him about waiting snd nit rushing ,well he waited and the joy I've seen in both him and Ashley is so refreshing. I know you would be happy for them and us. I could just hear your sound advice and your jokes and especially your laughter .I miss you so much that I find myself talking to you and telling you how much I love you and how much I wish I had you here with us. I keep reminding my self how happy you are and no more worries or ever have to fear about the unknown , because you know what we don't know and you have seen what we strive to see and reach in our lives. Until I see your beautiful face again my brother may you always know how much you're missed and forever in our hearts. Your sister Lupe quinones

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We love and miss you so very much! Always and forever in our hearts! Love always<3 Your wife, Cindy

Merry Christmas! Love you so much!
Bri

Merry Christmas....our lives are forever changed with your absence, we miss u very much...

My dear Brother Guma,

My first thanksgiving without you was rather hard. I kept thinking you were going to be ringing that door bell and I would be seeing that smiling face and asking me if dinner was ready, but you never came. Even when Gilbert took out the turkey I was expecting to see you on the other side of the door asking him for the first piece of meat, so you could tell us if it was ready or not, but you never did. I saved you the turkey wing and wrapped it in a plate and saved it for you and wrote your name on the plate , but you never took it. Guma I know you probably had the best feast ever. but we sure miss you so very much. So many thoughts and memories I experienced yesterday and tears that I shed hoping that it was still a dream and you would have been with us. My precious brother I will always love you and remember you all the days of my life. Your sister that loves you so very much-Lupe Quinones

Gumaro,
I can't believe that November is here how the time has gone by. But there's
never a day that passes that I don't
think of you. Thanksgiving is almost
here and it's not going to be the same
without you. I'll miss your hearty
laugh, watching you steal the turkey
wing while Gilbert's still taking it
out of the oven, eating it on the sly
while everyone's not watching. Lol You
were always doing crazy stuff like that
it's what will be missing when we sit
down to eat. Not just that but just
your joking and laugh made everything
so much happier. I'll miss you very
much but we will go on. I love you!!
Your wife, Cindy

Memories

I turn to speak, but you aren't there.
Oh, can it be, you're gone?
The weeks and months are slipping by..
But your memory lingers on.

I think of days together,
Some happy, some were sad.
But no matter what my mind recalls,
The good outweighs the bad.

I miss you most when day is done
And evening shadows fall-
And as the wind slips through the trees.
I seem to hear your call.

The day was dark and so forlorn
When you were laid to rest,
But I am thankful now I'm not alone
With your memory I am blest.

Happy Birthday my precious brother! If b-days are celebrated in heaven, I can only imagine the feast you are having! But don't run away with anyone's steak now. Haha....
Family and friends came to visit your grave today, sang songs, etc. to remember you. I couldn't make it but will make a drive to visit your grave soon, hopefully for the Holidays. I have only seen pictures of the marker that was placed, it seems to have turned out very nice.

Everyone misses you very much and we can only treasure our memories with you for now until we see you again.

It is very hard to really think that you are not among us here on earth...it is very painful to think of you gone.

I dreamt you the other day and saw your beautiful face like never before. In my dream you were resting as if you had come from a long trip and were recovering. What really stood out was that I saw your face like never before, you had the most peaceful look....one that gave me a wonderful feeling. I understood that you were at rest now and no longer troubled with the daily things of life that we all experience here on earth. You are at rest now and will never suffer again.....and that makes me very happy.

I love and continue to miss you very much. I still can't bring myself to sit and look at your pictures too long before I break down. I wish that you were still with us but I realize that that is my selfish wish....and then I come to and understand that I would never want anything else for you but an eternal heavenly happiness forever.....I love you my little brother.

Your sis Yolanda

Happy birhtday dad!!!Im missing you more than ever on your special day but I know that you are having the best birthday- with God.One day Im gonna hear your hearty laughter and see that contagious smile on your face.Till then I just want you to know that I love and miss you
xoxoxo bri

Happy 44th Birthday to you!! I'm jealous no more wrinkles or grey hair and the best part for you no more hair growing out of your ears and nose. I'm sure you are happy about that my dear brother. You are perfect in his sight and no more sadness I'm so happy for you. Of course we miss you but love you enough to let you go to your eternal home where you will have your own gardner and never have to pay mortgage or rent to anyone ever again. Its all yours you have the deed. The Quinones family loves you and miss you much and like Lala said we will get together at the Quinones mansion one day where we can eat what we want and not worry about our weight. I know you are resting with Jesus!! I LOVE YOU FOREVER!!!!!!!!

Kari Jobe-The More I Seek You
http://www.higherpraisetube.com/video/
The_More_I_Seek_You

Happy Birthday Sweethear!
Missing you on your day and I know you're
in the presence of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I know that you praise
and worship Him day and night but there is a special song we sing at church that reminds me of you. I dedicate the song "The More I Seek You"
to you on your birthday. The words
are simple but it's one I know you
would love. You always longed for
a closer walk with God and if there
is anyone who knew Him it was you. I love you so much. You are there with the Lord and that brings me great joy!
Love, Your wife, Cindy

Chris Tomlin -- How Great is Our God

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OsyiGgSlqY

Happy Birthday Brother, you are truly missed... May you and God celebrate your birthday with a nice slice of angel food cake and a cold glass of milk... we will be honoring your day here on earth... We sure miss you and feel a huge loss but knowing your are in the hands of the Almighty brings us all comfort and a sense of peace in ur hearts. I miss your presence, your goofiness and your humble disposition. God refined you here on earth.... you must have a special place in heaven, an assignment that was hard to fill and God must have given you the keys to the whole place :)
Our hearts long for another day, minute with you in it.. God has other plans we will never understand...
Happy Birthday brother....Enjoy your day with God, and we will honor you on your birthday and remember all the times shared, given to us

Your sister,
Lala.....

On another note, you have a new nephew. His name is Archie..born a couple weeks ago.. Someday we will all meet in heaven and have our BBQ's at Gilbert and Lupe's mansion.... like old times...

Happy Birthday Gumaro!
My Wonderful Husband
I wish you were here
To share your day
With your daughter and me
Your precious family
To hear you laugh, share
Some smiles and jokes
And be together again
We miss you so much
No one knows the pain
Only those who have passed
This way but you are
Loved so much and you
Always will be your
Life was blessed because
You loved God, your family
And you showed love to
The least of these
You did not place your
Treasures on earth but
You laid up treasures in
Heaven where you are now
You knew where your eternal
Home would be and you aimed
For it each day of your life
You always said this world
Was not your home and you
Walked the walk and lived it
You lived honestly, uprightly
With high moral standards
Respectful to the core
And when God made you
He outdid Himself!
Love your wife,
Who loves and misses you

Dearest Beloved Brother,
It is such an honor to have a wonderful Godly, humble and kind, I miss you so much only God knows how much. Everyday I try to find my way through life without being able to converse with you hear on earth. I visit you twice a week, your marker is so beautiful and there is always fresh flowers. Cindy & Bri are doing fine they are being taken care of. The Lord that you served faithfully takes care of them just like you did. The Church that you pastored misses you immensely it will never be the same without you Dearest Brother. One of your favorites sayings "We are going Foward." That saying gives me so much comfort. Your choir is growing, we are practicing for your birthday memorial service. You left in the church a Godly sincere, humble, hunger to preach truth sobering spirit that nobody in this plant can compare!! It's edged all over Acampo!! I love You and miss you Dearest Brother in Jesus Name!!

Hi mijo,
Im sure you know already, your a uncle to a beautiful bouncing boy"Lil Archie" he is so perfect and Lala and Steve are so happy with their gift from God. I know you didn't have a chance to meet him here on earth, but I know you'll meet him up yonder. I sure miss you so very much my dear brother, it will never be the same without you. You left so many precious memories that I cling to daily. May you always know how much you are loved and missed. May you always rest in the presence of your saviour Jesus Christ, no more pain and sorrow you made it !!!!

To my wonderful husband.

Today was a happy and proud day for your daughter. She received two awards for superior honor roll and the principals hall of fame. You would have been so proud of her, and I was there to make sure she had a balloon bouquet and took lots of pictures. She eyes were bright and shining, and looked so beautiful! We missed you and there was an empty space, but she is proud to be your daughter. You will always be remembered! We Love and Miss You!

http://new.music.yahoo.com/imperials/albums/priority--25487073

Remember the music u liked...Imperials, Bj Thomas and all the good music back in the day...good stuff.. Hope all is going well for you and God has given you a major tour of the place.. and music you could never imagine.... You are in our thoughts and prayers...

Love Lala

Hey my Brother,
I don't really express myself much, and I don't really keep in contact with others as I should, but I really MISS you!
I miss not receiving calls here at my job wondering what name you were going to use next,your encouragement,your words of wisdom.
You encouraged me on the passing away of my mother, and now your'e gone..
I love you Brother Gumaro.. I will always have "high" respect for you.
We are still going fishing!! Be Ready!
Your Brother-in-law who misses you!

A Note from Heaven

I I could write from Heaven,
this is what I'd say,
Please don't miss me too much,
I'm with you throughout your day.
You may not see or hear me,
but if you're quiet and still,
You may just feel my presence;
because, in Heaven, there is free will.
Don't worry for the day,
it will come and go as planned,
Enjoy each moment you are given,
keep worry from your hand.
Keep sorrow to a minimum;
For if Heaven you could see,
You'd know I'm safe and happy,
I did not cease to be.
Moments in time are brief,
until we'll be together again,
as Eternity lasts forever,
our lives, they have no end.

To our wonderful Dad,

Missing you each day and cherishing the memories,good times that will always be in our hearts. Love,
Your girls

To our wonderful Dad,

Missing you each day and cherishing the memories,good times that will always be in our hearts. Love,
Your girls

your bday is coming up.....

Hi little brother.....I have been missing you a lot lately. I was walking out of my washroom just the other day and suddenly I just burst into tears. I have to keep busy to occupy my mind elsewhere. I don't know if I am suppossed to let my feelings catch me or if I should just keep running from them. They are frightning to me. Hard to know what to do with them......

Your birthday is coming up next month and I am looking forward to it and also dreading it as well. I know that it going o be a bitter sweet day, but we as a family will be celebrating your life......

I have been wanting to call Cindy to see how she and Bri are doing but I don't feel that I can trust myself to keep it together, I don't want to make it harder for her.....but I do need to make the call.

I miss you very much and the only thing that comforts me is that you are happier than you have ever been and in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.

Loving and missing you....
Your sis Yoli....

Thoughts of you today. Also for your beautiful wife and beautiful daughter

In Remembrance

Remember me in the glow of the sunset,
or when robins return in the spring-
Know that in life there are ups and downs,
remember beauty exists in all things.

Remember me as the butterfly flutters,
and drinks the sweet nectar of flowers-
Life is as simple as nourishment,
within all,there is loving power.

Remember me with the radiance of the sun,
as the glow of me warms your face-
When the gentle breeze blows your hair to your eyes,
know it is me sending God's Grace.

Remember me when a newborn cries,
for soon tears of joy will appear-
As you gaze upon the newness of life,
know that I am close to you near.

Remember me as you pray at night,
for this is when you sense me the most-
Know that I am, and forever will be,
alive, with God, as my host.
<3 Bri

pastor I miss you I will never forget when I first met you and how when I came to church you told me thank you for coming I it felt good to me because it showed me that you cared about me......im sad your gone because you were strength to me the lord showed me what a real godly man is through you because to me you are a great pastor you are so wise and smart and had a big heart but stood up for what was right even if it was telling someone they were wrong.......and I thank you for always wanting to make me laugh and always being there for me no matter what time it was love your spiritual daughter sergeant cruz lol

Hi little brother....where do I start today....it is hard to formulate words and think clearly through tears. I will take a deep breath and do my best to try. Just want to tell you that I miss you soooo much and I can not for a second bring myself to think that I will not see you on this earth again. That frightening thought is too much to allow myself.... I have been missing you a lot lately and can not bring myself to see your pictures without breaking down.
Mom called just a little while ago and wanted to surprise me by playing a recording of you singing....I had to stop her and tell her no...I do not feel brave enough yet. The death of a special loved one is a cruel thing to bear... the pain in the heart is severe. They say that it gets easier but because you were the 1st member of the family to pass I do not have that experience to know what it will be as time passes...so I will do my best to keep myself together.
One of my greatest wishes would be to call you again and hear you say, "Hey, ugly...what are you doing?".... or to hear your "old lady" impersonation..or to watch you "steal" another piece of steak...etc.

I know that you are happy, well, and in a place that we can not in our wildest dreams imagine.... a thought just came to me this second....just to know that you have never been happier will somehow make it bearable until I see you again.
I miss you little brother and wish that you were here to hug you and mess up your beautiful, dark and perfect hair.
I miss you so much.... Your sis Yoli

How can I even begin to tell you how much Bri and I miss you so much. Finding ourselves so far from our home, and not being able to hug you, and just to hear you laugh and play was the funnest thing. I almost feel as if you're going to pop in through the door and say "Hey, I'm here didja miss me?" I can still remember that last week when Bri and I were coming home from a field trip, and I followed you in your truck. You saw us, stopped, got out of your truck, and I can still see your smile. How handsome you looked that day, you waved to us, and you were off to your meeting. I treasure that memory,and I can see it so clearly as if it was yesterday. We love you so much,and it's hard without you, but I hope you know that we are loved by family and you'd smile to know that God has shined down upon us so much!I love you so much sweetheart, know that your precious daughter is loved and treasured by family. She brings joy and laughter in the midst of heartbreak, and she keeps us going by the same sense of humor that you carried. So everytime I miss you I just have to look at her and I'm content. We love you so much!

Your absence is very painful.. you are part of our pack...God is lucky to have you, and we down here don't know what to do, it has been a numbing and trance like time for the family.....We are like zombies trying to go about our lives feeling a huge sense of loss and trying to make sense of it all.
Just remembering all the times when You, Jim and I came home from church and talked about all the young teen/young adult stuff.. the laughs, making mom laugh... poking fun at stuff like normal young pre-adults do.. can't mention some of the stuff on here... too funny and crazy but the memories are those to be held in our hearts forever.....
I remember in my composition book you would help me write down all my favorite songs, and you wrote down a few of your favorite songs in there, "God knows the Future" and "Everything you are." My song book is dated 1982, I also came across some songs today that you would sing with mom like "Cuando Ya No Encuentras Mas", "Cuando Formaste Todas Las Cosas" "Si Los Vientos te Obedecen", "El Mundo Malo, and I also remember the song "Because of Whose I Am and the Song by Bj Thomas: "He's the Hand on My Shoulder," and the other song by Bj Thomas "You gave me Love."
Words can't describe how much you are missed and just how much you are on our minds and hearts, on my mind and heart.
I miss you and have missed you alot. The memories keep coming in like a flood....and the tears come like a flood as well.

I love and miss you.

Your youngest Sister,

Lala

Guma, I stopped by and paused at your grave site yesterday. It was such a beautiful day, light wind, not too warm. I do miss your laugh friend. And I am so sorry that I did not make more trips over to your shop. I know that we cannot dwell on those would've, could've, should've, but sometimes it's hard not to. Until we meet again,

Your friend,
Robert Garza

To the greatest hero" my brother Guma" I miss you so very much and I think about you daily I find myself reaching out to you and talking to you and reminding you that we still love you and we will never forget you. You have left us with a lifetime of memeories that we will cherish forever. So many times I reach for the phone and I call you waiting to hear your voice but you never answer. I then have to talk to Jesus and ask him to give you a message that I really love and miss you so very much. I know that you are resting in the hands of a loving saviour that has promised to wipe all tears from our eyes and the place that he prepared for those that loved him, I know he has a special place for you. You are a great example to all who knew you.

God reminds us each day that he knows what he is doing and everything that has happened has been part of his perfect plan. Now I understand when God say his ways are not our ways, WE have to continue to trust in him and let him give us for beauty for ashes and the oil of joy for mourning. In all things I will give him praise. I love you my hero, my best friend.

You Never

You never said I'm leaving
You never said goodbye
You were gone before I knew it,
And only God knew why
A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried
If Love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died
In Life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still
In my heart you hold a place,
That no one could ever fill
It broke my heart to lose you,
But you didn't go alone
For part of me went with you,
The day God took you home.

F.A.T.H.E.R.S.

"F"aithful
"A"lways there.
"T"rustworthy.
"H"onoring
"E"ver-loving.
"R"ighteous.
"S"upportive.

Dedicated 2 My Dad Gumaro S. Miranda
Love, Your Daughter,Brianna Miranda

On the day before Brianna and I were scheduled to leave California we shared some quiet moments by Gumaro's grave. We talked about her dad and how awesome he was,and as we sat there Brianna began to sing that song by Mark Schults "Love Has Come". It was as if the Lord lifted our hearts and reminded us that we would be reunited again in heaven someday and the tears were gonna end.

On the day before Brianna and I were scheduled to leave California we shared
some time by Gumaro's grave. We talked about her Daddy and while we did Brianna began to sing a song by Mark Schulz "Love Has Come". We were comforted by the fact that someday we will see our wonderful Daddy and Husband in Heaven!! We can't wait!