Serapion A Castaneda

Rest In Peace Daddy!

Happy Easter Dad, I thought about you all day. I remember you taking us to Ringgold park for Easter and cooking out for us. Going fishing at the Ringgold Park Resaca and laying on the hammock you used to put up for us. I will always remember those days. Thank you Dad, we miss you. Love always your daughter Carmen

In Memory of your 3rd Anniversary Dad.

Ortiz Family
Madison, Alabama

Dear Dad,

Today is the 3rd Anniversary since you left us to be with God. God needed you and he called you to heaven. My heart still hurts just like it did when you passed away. I think about you everyday, I see RJ and he looks so much like you. RJ is going to be a daddy in June. We saw pictures of the 4D ultrasound on Thursday and the baby looks so much like him. Kassie will start her senior year at college in the fall. Ramon and I are getting the house ready for our first grand baby. They say life goes on however it doesn't stop us from thinking of you and missing you. We love you daddy and send you lots of hugs and kisses. Please take care of Baby (Yorkie) in heaven for us. Love always your daughter Carmen Ortiz

Happy Father's Day Papito,

Que Dios te tenga en su Santo Reino rodeado de sus Angeles. Gracias por ver sido un papito muy bueno. Recuerdo cuando nos llevavas al Ringgold Park y pescavamos en la resaca. Mis hermanas y hermano jugavamos en el parque y eramos tan felices. Recuerdo cuando nos llevavas a la isla del padre y comiamos sandia tan rica y la ensalada de pollo que mamita nos preparaba. Tambien me acuardo el Ruenes que nos llevavas a ver peliculas. Papito gracias por todo y por darnos tanta alegria. Te amamos muchisimo.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU DADDY!

WE ALL LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.

Querido Papito,

Today is your Birthday and I've been sad all day long... I couldn't make myself go on line and write a few words under your obituary guest book. My heart ached all day long, I tried to stay busy but it was hard, I kept thinking of you all day. I said a prayer for you and sang happy birthday. I pray to God that the Angels in Heaven sang Happy Birthday to you. I love you Papi and I will never forget how you and mom always called and sang Happy Birthday to us on the phone. I wish I could call Heaven and sing Happy Birthday to you. Love you daddy.

Dad, when I drive my truck through Miraflores Street , I wish you could be upstairs comfortable in your room , watching Cops- the bad boys episodes.

My dear papito,

Today marks your 2nd Anniversary since God called you to heaven. Our hearts are still sad and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. We all miss you greatly. Love , your daughter Carmen

My Dear Papi,

I can't believe that it's been almost 2 years since God called you to Heaven. I still miss you every single day and think about you. I understand you're in a better place and in no pain however it still hurts. I miss you Papito and I will always love you.

Merry Christmas Papi, I know you're in heaven celebrating Christmas with God and his Angels. I love you so much and miss you dearly. My heart is broken because you're not here with us anymore.I do understand that one day we'll reunite with you in heaven and spent eternity together again. Love you Daddy.

Dear Papa,

Today is my birthday and I miss you so much. Mom sang Happy Birthday to me earlier today and I couldn't stop crying. I miss hearing your voice, I miss you dearly papa. May you rest in peace papa. Love always your daughter.

Feliz Dia de los Padres Papi. Estas en la gloria con Dios en este dia de los padres. Te estranamos mucho y desde aqui te mando muchos besitos y abrazos y le suplico a Dios que estes descansando en paz. Feliz Dia de los padres papito.

Feliz Cumpleanos Papito este ano estas celebrando tu cumpleanos en el cielo con Dios. Todos te estranamos demasiado y le resamos a Dios que te tenga descansando en su hermoso reyno descansando en paz. Te amamos de todo corazon papito.

Mi Querido Papito,

Mamita me mando por correo tu baston. Mis piernas me duelen mucho y me cuesta demasiado trabajo caminar. Te prometo cuidar tu baston y apresiarlo cada momento. Mi corazon se orgullese al saber que el baston te pertenecia a ti. Te estrano mucho papito, nunca voy a dejar de pensar en ti. Tu siempre en mi mente papito. Tu hija Carmen

Querido Papito,
Hoy Cinco de Mayo seria el aniversario de ti y mama 49 Anos de casados. Mami lloro todo el dia te estranamos te amamos y nunca te olvidaremos. Dios te bendiga y que Los angelitos siempre esten contigo.

Querido Papito,

Hoy es el primer aniversario de tu muerte. Mi corazon se siente triste y te estrenao mucho. Mamita visito tu tumba tres veces hoy en este dia. Te estranamos todos los dias y nunca te vamos a olvidar. Hoy saliendo de Lowes vimos a un senor que conducia una van igual a la tuya tocando musica polka como te gustaba y se paresia mucho a ti. Ramonsito dijo que Papa Dios te dio permiso para venir a visitarnos.Te amamos mucho papito. Que Dios te tenga en tu santa gloria. Que siempre tengas una luz en tu camino. Porfavor danos tu bendicion y cuida a todos tus nietos, esposa, hijo y hijas. Te amamos Papi, tu simepre en mi mente.

Tu hija que te ama y respecta
Carmen Ortiz

Papa I miss you so much, can't believe you're gone.

Love always,
Your daughter Carmen

Happy Valentine's Day Papa. I love and miss you tremendously. Life is not the same without you Papa. I'm sorry you suffered so much Papa. I miss you.

My Dear Papa,

Your one year anniversary
is coming up. I'm still in disbelief and will never understand why..... I miss you each and every day and will always remember you. I love you Papa.

Dear Papa,

We all miss you so much. I think about you every single day and nothing takes the pain away from my heart. It hurts to see people your age or older and I wonder why you're not here with us. I love you daddy and miss you with all my heart. Your daughter Carmen

Happy New Year Papa,

I miss you so much, we all do life is not the same without you.

I love you my Polar Bear.

Merry Christmas my Polar Bear it's your first Christmas in Heaven. I can only imagine how Christmas is up in heaven. I'm sure you sang with the Angels and it was beautiful. I miss you my Polar Bear life is not the same without you.

We love you Papa Merry Christmas.

Dear Papa,

Today is my birthday and my hear aches. Mom sang Happy Birthday to me however I miss hearing you sing with her. She is such a brave person I know that on the outside she's strong for us but it's killing her inside. She misses you a lot. She tells me she goes to bed wearing your shirts and she always thinks about you. She misses you papa. Our hearts are broken because you're no longer hear with us. Papa I miss you, I love you with all of my heart and wish you were still here. Love you Papa, tu siempre en mi mente.

Dear Papa,

Christmas is almost here and it doesn't feel right without you. Kassie is home from College, we're baking cookies tomorrow and we're making Tamales, posole and bunuelos for Christmas. Your Christmas will be with the Angels and God in heaven. I miss you Papa and love you with all my heart.

My Polar Bear,

Today was RJ's college graduation. I know that you're proud of him, we all are. We were thinking about you and we know that if you were here you would have said to RJ "bravo Ramonsito". We love and miss you every single moment and ask that you continue to send your blessings from up above. Love you papa.

Your daughter Carmen

Dear Papa,

I miss you so much, I didn't go to work today. I'm feeling really sick, I went to the doctor last night and he said I have bronchitis/allergies. RJ is not feeling well either, he's having problems breathing so he's visiting Emily's dad today to see if he can figure out what's wrong. I love you papa and miss you so very much.

Dear Papa,

I thought about you all day. Mom tells me how much she misses you. She cries for you every day. It is hard to accept that you're not here with us. Christmas is almost here, it will be the first Christmas without you. It hurts to buy a gift for mom and see all the things at the store that I want to get for you. I miss you dearly papa, I miss you and wish with all my heart that you were still here with us. It hurts....

Dear Papa,

November 13th marked a year since you got sick. Last year the Holidays were really hard on all of us.You were in the hospital the entire time from November 13th until your death on March 30th. It was horrible, now the Holidays are here again and it's even harder since you're no longer with us. You are missed dearly, we pray for you every day and for your eternal peace in heaven with God. I love you dad and always will. I find comfort knowing that one day when God calls me that you will be there waiting for me with open arms. I love you Papa.

Dear Polar Bear,

Today is November 11th, a year ago you got sick and entered the hospital. You died four months later. I want you to know that you are dearly missed by your entire family. We miss you every moment of our lives and wish that you were still here with us. We love you papa, we will always love you.

Dear Papa,

Friday November 11th will be a year since you got sick and ended up in the hospital. I miss you daddy, it hurts so much. Last year you were sick but still alive during the holidays. It's hard to know that you're not here with us anymore. I love you papa and miss you every single moment of my life. RJ is getting married on Saturday. Please send him your blessings from heaven. We love you daddy.

My Dear Papa,

It's so hard to believe that it will be a year on November 11th since you first got sick. We never knew that you would never get any better and it hurts. I wish we could have done more for you. If we could back in time, but we can't. I miss you daddy, mom misses you we all do.

Love you daddy,
Your daughter Carmen

Dear Papa,

We miss you lots, please continue to bless us and protect all of us. I can't believe it's almost been a year since you first got sick. November 11th is going to be a very sad day. I pray to God that you are resting in peace in heaven, we miss you dearly Papa. I love you daddy.

My Dear Polar Bear,

Mom has not been feeling well. She's been running a fever accompanied by heavy sweating. The blood test came back and the doctor decided to do an EKG. The EKG results were abnormal and now she's being referred to a cardiologist. I asked mom to tell them that she wants them to do an ecocardiogram to rule out endocarditis. I pray that all the test come back negative. We need her daddy, please ask God to let mom be okay. We miss you tremendously and pray for your eternal rest in heaven with GOD. It's very hard going on with life without you in it. I love you papa.

QueridoPapito,

Mami se encuentra malita de salud porfavor alivia a mamita. Mamita se siente triste y sola. Estamos esperando los resultados medicos y le estamos resandp a Dios que no sea nada grave. Porfavor tu que estas en el cielo ruega que Dios la alivie. Te estranamos Papito, mami esta tan triste y sola sin ti.

Tu hija
Carmen

Papito,

No hay dia que no pase sin pensar en ti. Nos haces tanta falta,estranamos tu voz. Te busco en todas parte y no te encuentro. Que dolor tan mas grande, que dolor tan mas profundo. No voy aceptarlo simplemente no puedo, mi corazon no me lo permite. Las lagrimas que me salen de mis ojos son muy dolorosas. me pregunto mil veces porque, quiero despertarme de esta pesadia y no puedo. Te estrano mi querio oso polar. Tu hija que te ama para siempre.

My Dear Papa,

Tomorrow will be your 6 month anniversary, I can't believe and can't accept it. I miss you daddy, I can't keep myself from crying my heartaches I wish I could bring you back. If I could go get you I would., we all miss you so much. Mariah goes around looking for you ever time Isabel brings her to visit mom. Tomorrow will be a very sad day for all of us, I have to go to work because is the end of the fiscal year. Papa I miss you with all of my heart and will always have you in my heart. I know that one day I will spend eternity with you and God. I will see you in heaven papa, I will. Love you always your daughter Carmen.

Dear Papa,

I can't believe that your 6th month anniversary is approaching. I'm still in shock and not able to accept your death. It hurts today the same way that it hurt when I was informed that you had passed away. The pain in my heart will never go away. I miss you daddy, I miss you so much, thank you for all of your blessings. Thank you for taking care of us always.

I love you Papa,
Carmen

Querido Papito,

Gracias por tus bendiciones que me mandas desde el cielo.
Aunque que ya no estes aqui en vida siempre viviras en mi corazon. Te estranamos y nos haces mucha falta. Mamita te ama y estrana siempre. Con todo mi amor, respecto y carino tu siempre en mi mente.

Tu hija,
Carmen

Dear Daddy,

Te estranamos demasiado y es muy duro seguir la vida sin ti. Es tan triste aceptar que no estas aqui para compartir con nosotros. Te mando muchisimos besitos y abrasos. Tu esas siempre en mi mente my Polar Bear.

My Dear Papa,

Today is Labor Day and we didn't go to work. We had a great weekend, Kassie and RJ came to visit. Kassie came home for the first time since she started college. I was so happy to have them at home with me. They both left yesterday afternoon and I cried the rest of the day. I miss having them home with me. I miss you dearly papa, I think about you and I still can't accept it. We love you Papa.

My Dear Polar Bear,

I can't believe it's been five months, it's been a nightmare without you. Life is not the same and it's very difficult to accept that you're gone. My heart aches every time I think about you and realize that you're gone. I can't accept it and I probably never will. I love and miss you papa.

My Dear Polar Bear,

I spoke to mom and we were talking about you and how much she misses you. I know I don't have to ask but please watch over her and bless her. We are praying for peace and unity within the family. I am so proud of you, you were brave and strong to the end. We all love and miss you so much, sleep well and take care of all of us including your grandchildren. Tu siempre en mi mente Papito Lindo.

Dear Dad,

Last night I had a dream of you, it was so real. I was upset when I woke up and realized that you were gone. You are missed so much by all of us. We love you and think about you all of the time. It's been almost five months and I'm still not able to accept your death. I would do anything to bring you back my Papa. I miss you Polar Bear.

Love always,
your daughter Carmen

Hey papa,
Tho I may not know you, I shall cherish you like a father I never had. I shall do my best to take care of your daughter jakie. Rest well and bee in peace. Please look over us and never forget your spirt to protect your family.

Daddy, u will always live in my heart and soul! u made me tough, smart, and hardcore! U daddy! Ur baby jacqueline

My Dear Papa,

Kassie is gone to college, it feels so strange to have an empty nest. Now I know how you and mom must of felt when we all left home. I'm planning on visiting Kassie on Saturday, I'm exited and can't wait to see her and give her a big hug and a kiss. RJ is now on his last semester of college. I feel so old daddy, the house feels so big for me. There's not a day that goes by that I don't remember you and miss you. I think about you all of the time. We love you and miss you always Papa.

Love always,
Your daughter Carmen

Papi,

Cuanta falta nos haces, te extranamos muchisimo. Mami te extrana y le haces falta. Porfavor sigue dandonos tu bendicion desde el cielo. Protegenos contra todo lo malo. Tu siempre en mi mente papito.

Tu hija Carmen

My Dear Papa,

I miss you so much, there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. The days, weeks, months are going by so quick. Kassie heads off to college in a week. Please watch over her and keep her safe. We love and miss you dearly papa.

Dear Papa,

I miss you every day and pray to GOD that he holds you in his arms. May you no longer suffer and may you sing with God's Angels. I love you daddy!

My dear Papi,

Te extrano tanto, no puedo dejar de llorar por ti. Mi corazon esta destrosado sin ti. Miro tus fotos y no lo puedo creer que ya no estas aqui. Papito lindo te extrano, mi corazon me duele tanto no puedo desogarme la tristesa que llevo es muy grande. No aguanto mas ya no puedo mas papito. Tu hija Carmen

My Dear Papa,

Mom misses you so much, she needs you. Please send your blessings to her from heaven and always protect her from harm. Please keep her safe and healthy. We all love you and miss you dearly papa. I send you all of my love, many kisses and hugs I miss you my Polar Bear.

Dear Papa,

Your four month anniversary is coming up. I still can't accept that you're gone. Mom and all of us miss you tremendously and think about you all of the time. Life is definitely not the same without you in it. I look for you everywhere hoping and wishing I will see you once again. My heart breaks for mom, she's all alone without you.We miss you Papa and love you always.

Dear Papa,

Earlier today I heard the song "Mi Querido Viejo" and I couldn't help feeling sad. I cried for you again last night, I keep thinking of you and wishing you were still here with us. I miss you every single moment of my life. I know that you're in heaven with GOD and no longer in pain and one day I will join you. Love you my Polar Bear.

Dear Papa,

I'm miss you Papa, I need you more than ever. I wish you were here so that I could talk to you. You see everything from heaven and know what I'm talking about. Help me please! Please look after your grandson and protect him. Open his eyes and let him see the light, let him see reality before he makes that big decision. You know exactly what I'm referring to daddy. You know I love him with all my heart. I love you Papa with all of my heart, good dreams Papa.

Love always

My Dear Papa,

We miss you so much, you left a huge void in our lives. I can't help feeling sad by your loss. The only thing that keeps me going is knowing that one day when GOD calls me to heaven that you will be there waiting for me. Daddy when that day arrives I will be the happiest person ever...... I miss you Papa more than ever, my heart aches life is not the same without you. I see your picture every day at work and I cry I don't think I will ever stop crying for you. Please keep all of us safe and continue to give us your blessings from heaven. You are now singing with the Angels in heaven and dancing guapangos etc. You will live in my heart for eternity and I will always love you. I look forward to seeing you in heaven one day my Polar Bear.

Dear Papa,

There is not a day that doesn't go by without me thinking about you. I miss you dearly and wish with all my heart that it wasn't true. I wish you were here with us today. We miss you dearly and it hurts not to have you here with us. I love you my Polar Bear.

My dear Papa,

I've been thinking about you all day. I think about you every single day. I bought a candle for you today and will pray a rosary for you tomorrow. I will always miss you daddy. Tu siempre en mi mente.

Dear Papa,

I talked to mom a few minutes ago and she misses you a lot. We're still in disbelief and can't accept the fact that you're gone. I keep telling myself that you're still in the hospital and that you will come home soon. If we could go back in time and change things, if we could only bring you back. If I could only wake up and it's all a nightmare. I miss you papa, Tu siempre en mi mente papito mio.

Happy Father's Day Mi Querido Papi,

Daddy it's our first Father's Day without you and it's very painful. I couldn't go to the store or look at anything that reminded me of Father's Day. I miss getting something for you for Father's Day. I want to tell you how much I love and miss you. You were and will always be my Papa. Thank you Papa for all you sacrificed for our family. Thank you for loving us and taking care of us. Thank you for taking us to South Padre, Dean Porter Park and all of the other places you took us to. We were very poor however you always made us feel like we were rich. We all miss you tremendously. We know that one day we will be reunited with you in heaven. I love you my dear Papa. Feliz Dia de los Padres mi Oso Polar. Con todo mi carino y respecto tu hija Carmen Tu siempre en mi mente.....

My dear papa,

Today is RJ's birthday, he reminds me so much about you. I talked to him today and he remembered your birthday yesterday. I talked to mom and she misses you every single second. We all miss you and pray for you. Mariah keeps looking for you upstairs when she visits mom, he shouts "Pa, Pa". Mom told me that every morning when she wakes up she always reaches for you and realizes that you're no longer here. We love you Papi always and forever.

Happy Birthday to you Papito may the Angels in heaven sing Happy Birthday to you. Today was pretty hard to know that it's your birthday and I can't see you. Last year I went home to visit you for your Birthday and now you're gone. I want to pick up the phone and call you and hear your voice but I can't. I miss you papi, I miss you with all my heart. My heart is empty without you. You left a huge void in my heart. I won't accept the fact that you're gone, I'll loose my mind if I do, it hurts papi it hurts. I promise you if I could go get you and bring you back I would. We love you papa and miss you every single moment. May God hold you in his arms and bring you comfort and know that one day soon we will all be together with you again. Tu siempre en mi mente papito.

Papito,

Tomorrow is your birthday and I'm not ready. I talked to mom today and told her I can't accept your death. I miss you papa, I don't even want tomorrow to get here. Love you papi

Mi Querido Papito,

Se me hace tan triste y dificil estos dias de Junio. El dia de los padres y tu cumpleanos se aproximan. No quiero ni pensarlo pero se que van hacer dias muy dificiles para todo nosotros. Te amamos y estranamos demasiado. Que Dios y los angeles siempre esten contigo.Te amamos papito.

My Dear Papa,

A friend of mine lost her dad on March 17th and her mom on April 7th. We hugged each other and cried sharing the same kind of pain. We didn't say much, we didn't need to. We understood each others pain. Ramon tells me to stop crying but I simply can't daddy. I cry every night when I go to bed. I don't know if I will ever accept that you're gone. I miss you My dear Papito. Siempre en mi mente papito lindo.

Dear Papa,

Isabel sent me pictures of your graveside. Mom and Isabel did an outstanding job in decorating your grave. I'm certain that you have a huge smile on your face. I love and miss you so much, I can't stop thinking about you. Good night my Polar Bear and I pray that I dream of you tonight. May you fly high with the angels my dear Papa.

Mi Querido Papito,

Los dias son tan dificil sin ti papito. Todos te estranamos, mami llora por ti todos los dias. Nos haces tanta falta. El Dia de Los padres ya se aproxima y yo estoy tan triste. Tambien tu cumpleanos se acerca y mi corazon llora desesperadamente tu ausencia papito. En mis suenos te abraso y se siente tan lindo a sentirte aqui en vida. Te estrano tanto papito, te amo papito para siempre. Siempre en mi mente papito.

Mi Querio Oso Polar,

My heart is broken because you're gone. I look around for you and can't find you. Your birthday and father's day is approaching and I can't help feeling sad. You always said that you didn't want us to feel sad or cry for you when you die but you just don't know how hard it is to do that. I can't help it daddy, I can't help feeling sad, confused and lonely without you. Yes, I have my husband and children's love but it's not the same without you. Daddy you are always in my heart and will always be, I love you forever daddy.

Papito,

Today marks two months since you died. We can not accept the fact that you're no longer with us. It all happened so fast and we still can't understand why. I miss you and I know that I will see you in heaven. I love you Papi, tu siempre en mi miente.

Dear Papi,

Today I spoke to mom and she misses you a lot. We all love you and miss you so much. We know that you're in heaven and no longer in pain however we can't accept that you're gone. We find it very hard to accept. I love you Papa!

Mi Querido Papito,

Todo el dia me pase recordandote. No dejo de pensar en ti, en tu sufrimiento, que dolor tan mas grande. Si yo pudiera fuera hasta el cielo y te regrasara con nosotros. Nos haces mucha falta todo ha cambiado. La vida ya no es igual sin ti, vivo enojada me siento detorada, triste y llevo un dolor muy hondo en mi corazon. Te extrano papito, ya no puedo mas.

Papi,

May 30th will mark two months since you passed away. I'm still in denial, I can't accept that you're no longer here with us. I will never hear your voice again and see your little face. It hurts Papi, I'm so broken hearted, I miss you Papi. I try not to let my family see me crying however when they see my red eyes I tell them that it's because I work on the computer all day. I wake up every morning hoping that it's a nightmare only to realize that you're gone. I'm angry, sad, confused and lost without you. I have no doubt that one day I will see you again. I can't wait to hear your voice again. I miss you my Polar Bear and love you forever. You're no longer in pain Papito GOD has you in his arms and you are now free of illness in heaven

My Dear Papa,

I miss you so much, I know that you are resting in peace in heaven. You are an angel and watch over each of us. I think about you and I can hear your laughter and I know that you're dancing in heaven. Life is too short and soon we will all be reunited with you. I love you daddy and miss you tremendously.

My Polar Bear,

Tonight for the first time since your funeral I was able to see your funeral video. It was overwhelming, I felt the pain all over again. I don't think I will ever accept that you're gone. Papa it hurts so much not to have you here. I love you my Polar Bear and can't wait until GOD reunite us again.

My dear Papa,

Your birthday is nearing and I'm sending you a beautiful flower arrangement. I also bought two solar lights to be placed at the cemetery. I think about you a lot and miss you lots. I love you my Polar Bear!

My dear Papa,

I miss you dearly, it hurts so much knowing that you're no longer here. I can't stop thinking about you. I love you Papa.

Querido Papito,

I spoke to mom earlier today and she said that after mass she went to the cemetery to visit you. I told her that I was ordering a special flower arrangement for your birthday. I still can not accept the fact that you're no longer here. It hurts to know that I will never here your voice again or see you again. My heart is still in pain, I heard the song Mi querido Viejo by Vicente today and I broke down crying. My heart aches for you Papito I can't let go I know is not healthy but I miss you. I look for you all over and can't find you. I miss you my querido papito. I'm broken hearted daddy!

Dear Papa,

Yesterday was mom's birthday, it wasn't the same without you here. We are sad and lonely without you. I still cry for you every day I can't accept that you're gone it's so hard. I miss you Papa and love you always....

Dear Papa,

I have not posted anything in a week. A week ago today we were hit here in Northern Alabama by numerous tornadoes. As we took cover in the closet from the several tornadoes you were here with us keeping us safe. Daddy I know that it was you that kept us safe. I looked at the damage and how many people died around us and we can honestly say that you kept us safe. We were without power for five days. Papa it was horrible I have never felt so afraid for my family. I thought we were going to die my ears kept popping as the tornado went above our home. Tornadoes were falling all around us so many people lost their lives. I love you Papa and thank you so much for being our Guardian Angel. I love you Papa

Mi Querido Papi,

I can't believe that Saturday will mark your one month anniversary. I still can't accept the fact that you're gone and refuse to. I miss you, so much and it hurts to see how life moves on around me and you're not here. I hold on to hope knowing that one day I will see you in heaven. Every time I think about you, I hear your laughter and I imagine you dancing as you use to. I miss you Papa, my heart hurts so much. Some days the pain is absolutely unbearable. I miss you Papito!

Papi,

I found the camera battery charger yesterday and started looking at some of the pictures from your funeral. It was really hard to watch them. I'm feeling pretty sad, however I have to keep my head up for my kids. I love you daddy and know that I will see you soon. Love always your daughter Carmen.

Dear Papa,

Today is Easter and I've had you on my mind all day long. You always use to take us to Ringgold Park for Easter. I reminisced all day long about when we were growing up. I miss you daddy and wish with all my heart that you were still here with us. Life is simply not fair, you had so much life ahead of you. I love and miss you my Polar Bear. Love always your daughter Carmen

Papa,

Last night I had a dream about you. You looked so full of life, I was upset when I woke up I was hoping that it was real. I miss you daddy and wish with all my heart that it's all a nightmare. I miss you Papa!

Dear Papa,

Today was another day without you. It's very hard to move on. I miss you so much and think about you all the time. We had dinner with RJ tonight and I couldn't help feeling sad as I saw his face. He reminds me so much of you daddy. I woke up at 5:00 a.m. and saw the moon shining through my window and thought about you immediately. I miss you Papa and will always honor your memory. Love you, your daughter Carmen

Papa,

I miss you so much! Life doesn't feel the same without you in it. I keep praying for strength however it still hurts. I'm trying my best to keep my head up but it's hard to do so when my heart feels heavy. Please watch over all of your grandchildren from above. I love you Papa and wish with all my heart you were still here. Good Night my Polar Bear!

Mi Papito Lindo,

Te extrano tanto, mi mente no deja de pensar en ti. Mi corazon se pone triste cuando pienso que dolorosa fue tu muerte. Sufriste mucho mi Oso Polar, me duele papito no quiero ni recordar. Yo se que ya estas en la Gloria de Dios en compania de los cuates, tu papito y mama etc. Ya no sufres ahora tu ya te encentras rodiado de Angeles. Yo se que desde el cielo nos estas dando tu bendicion. Si pudiera ver tus ojitos una vez mas. Te extrano tanto papito y se que el dia que Dios me llame tu esteras esperando me con los brazos abiertos. Te amo mi querido Papito. Tu hija que te ama para siempre Carmen.

Dear Papa,

The last time I saw you alive and well was in June 2010 when I came to visit you for your 71st Birthday. We had a wonderful time at South Padre Island. We had watermelon as usual, you would always cut it for us. If I knew then that you were going to die I wouldn't have left your side. I miss you Papa, I can't stop crying for you. I wish I could have one more hug one more kiss. My heart aches and I can't help feeling sad. I love you Papa!

Dear Papa,

Easter is approaching and I still remember how you use to take us to Ringgold Park for Easter. I remember how happy we were as children. We didn't have much money but you and mom always made us feel very blessed. You gave us so much joy, Easter time was always my favorite. You would put up the hammocks for us and mom would hide the Easter eggs for us to find. It was the best time of my life. Every night I think about all of us, you mom, my brother and sisters. We were so happy I can still hear my brother and sisters laugh as we played at the park. I wish I could turn back time for just a moment and enjoy it one more time. Life is not the same without you. Thank you Papa for all that you did for us, for everything. I love you Papa!

Papa,

We had strong storms in Alabama all day yesterday. We were very blessed that no tornadoes hit here. I know you made sure that we were okay. I miss you my Polar Bear and I can't accept that you're gone. It hurts so much to think about it. We all miss you immensely and will never forget you. I will always honor your memory papa.

Dear Papa,

I cherish the past we shared but miss the future we will not have. You were robbed of your life if only we could go back in time and change everything.

Your birthday is coming up and I know it will be very hard on all of us. Father's Day will not be the same without you.

We all love and miss you so much, sleep well and take care of all who went before you Papa. I love you Papa

Mi Querido Papito,

My heart can't seem to find comfort in anything. I look around in search for you and can't find you. My heart is heavy and in pain, I'm trying Papito but I just can't find comfort. It will be 3 years in September that I've been cancer free. My cancer check up appointment is approaching and for the first time in 3 years I'm not afraid about it. I love you Papito and miss you with all of my heart. Hasta pronto my Polar Bear.

Hi Grandpa

I know RJ and I didn't get to visit much. But you were in our prayers each and every day. We know you're in a better place now. We love you very much!

UNA MIRADA NO DICE NADA, COMO LA LLUVIA CORRE EN TU ROSTRO CON LA MIRADA LO DICES TODO. I MISS YOU DADDY. SIEMPRE TE RECUERDARE COMO "EL GOLDEN EAGLE" 1025 RINGGOLD STREET. LOVE YOU DAD , CARITO MORENO

i love you granpa... we will see each other one day and we will talk about all the good times....

Papa,

I posted a message for you yesterday Tuesday however I don't know why it didn't post. I love you with all my heart and always will. RJ came by on Tuesday, he reminds me so much of you Papa. You always used to say that even when we die we really don't leave earth, we leave a part of us behind. Now I know what you meant, RJ is carne de tu carne y sangre de tu sangre. Everytime I see him I smile on the outside but I'm crying inside because I wish you were here. We love you papa. I can't wait to see you in heaven one day.

Papa,

I miss you so much, today marks two weeks since you left. Life is not the same and it will never be the same without you. I keep praying that it's all a nightmare and that soon I will wake up and you will still be here with us. It hurts so much knowing that you're no longer with us. I love you my Polar Bear and miss you bunches......

DADDY I LOVE YOU WITH AUTHORITY. I TALK TO MOM TODAY SHE SAID THAT SHE CRIES FOR YOU EVERY NIGHT. AND SHE TOLD ME THAT SHE MISSES YOU TOO MUCH. AND I SUPPOSE TO BE HER POWER OF STRENGTH. I SUFFER IN SILENCE BUT I GOT TO BE STRONG FOR HER. DADDY I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. I AM CARITO

Dad I love you with authority . DADDY DIME EL PORQUE SE NOS ESCURESE EL DIA Y NO PODEMOS DESPERTAR . ESTAN NUESTROS OJOS LAGRIMOSOS Y, ENTRETECIDOS DE DOLOR . .....el dolor es el que nos hace creser. y nos ayuda a seguir adelante. DAD I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. I AM CARITO

Papa,

Today is my first day back to work since your funeral. I'm trying to adjust however is difficult to concentrate especially when I can't help feeling sad. I still can't accept that you're no longer here. It all feels like a nightmare, I need you Papa. I miss you my Polar Bear! Love you always your daughter Carmen

Mi Papito Lindo,

Te extrano tanto, no puedo con este dolor en mi corazon. No encuentro consuelo en nada. Te busco en todas partes y no te encuentro. Mi corazon esta destrosado y no encuentro consuelo. Te amo Papito lindo y nunca me olvidare de ti. Con todo mi carino y respecto tu hija que te ama y estrana demasiado Carmen Ortiz.