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August 1, 2013
Mom,
I think of you always.
May 24, 2010
grandma,
I am busy campaigning every day for my dad, but it's not the same without you. I miss you so much. Pedicures aren't fun anymore.
" I love you with all my heart"
-mima
May 22, 2010
Mom, I still miss you so much. I wish you were here to celebrate your 75th birthday in 12 days. I will be thinking of you --we all will be thinking of you, loving you and missing you. Thanks for still being my guiding light. love you forever, dina
Dennis Chairez
December 5, 2009
Mom,
Everyday I miss you more and more, your phone calls on special days or just everyday hour long phone calls about nothing. I have gone to call you so many times to ask you something and realize your not going to answer the phone. Can't talk to anybody like we used to talk, your marker is on the way thanks to David heading the project. Thank you for the 39 years and 51 weeks of the best mother a child could ever have.
Love you Mom,
Chairez #6
Dina Schwalbach
November 18, 2009
Mom, Not a day goes by when I don't miss you. I love you!! Dina
marina chairez
November 13, 2009
grandma,
i miss you.
love always,
your mima.
Jon Schwalbach
July 22, 2009
Cleo,
You left us way to soon. I remember well, nearly 3 decades ago, when you welcomed me to the family. You introduced me to papas fritas, homemade tortillas, and salsa made the right way. Maybe I can blame a few of my extra pounds on you. Your kindness and achievements have been noted by many on these pages. One achievement they left out was you earning your own college degree, just another example of you striving to improve yourself and the fortunes of those around you. You were truly a remarkable woman, and we miss you.
Your "favorite" son-in-law,
Maria Chairez
July 18, 2009
Cleo was a great mother and grandmother. It was a challenge to keep up with her. She was always on the go. Few know that she worked as an instructional aide at Monaco Middle school and at Robinson Middle School, helping students so they would go on to graduate from school. She was very kind and loving and will be missed. Maria Chairez, daughter in law and fellow educator.
Wayne Price
July 17, 2009
My deepest sympathies. She was a beautiful lady who those with whom she came in contact with respect and love.
Bonito Sahagun
July 17, 2009
Our friendship started with spaghetti...
Cleo and I met as I was eating lunch inside the breakroom at Robison Middle School. She asked me about her pension and as our conversation went on somehow we got on the subject of Italian food!
Because I haven't had the fortune of being a CCSD employee, I only saw her every other week. But even then, for some reason she was always happy to see me! She always did try to help make everyone feel special. I'll never forget her big smile and the amount of patience she had, especially with me. Because I can't cook, she spent so much time trying to explain to me her recipe for her very own spaghetti sauce!
I hope she knows that she also made me happy whenever we talked.
To me, there will never be spaghetti as great as the ones you made. Not before, not now, not ever.
July 17, 2009
Dearest Family,
I am thinking of a picture that Cleo carried showing ALL of her beautiful grandchildren. In her eyes, these children were the most beautiful and gifted of any children ever born here on earth. She was right of course, but I always told her 'maybe' just to see that beautiful smile and those dancing eyes gleam at me as if disagreeing would change these facts! Let me tell you that as the ELL teacher at Robison who worked most closely with your beautiful mother/grandmother I will never forget her beauty both out and in, or her magnificent story. I am Marjorie Williams and I want to thank you for sharing her with us at Robison. I was still looking for Mariachi music for her to give her in August. Now I will play it for her spirit to hear in heaven. I did not know of her passing until today. I hope you ALL know how important you were to her. Much love, Marjie
Tom Gibson
July 16, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the Chairez family. Cleo was a wonderful woman who always had a kind word to say. She put her family before all other priorities. Her love carries on through her children. She will be fondly remembered.
Kim Lighthart
July 16, 2009
David,
Clearly, your mom had a generosity of spirit rarely seen, and you were blessed to have her in your life and as grandmother to your children. May those memories bring you comfort and joy. My condolences to you and your family.
Felecia Dorchuck
July 15, 2009
I am so saddened at your loss. Cleo's life is an inspiration and she will be missed by everyone who ever met her.
Robin Pearl
July 15, 2009
Dear Dina and family,
I'm so glad I had the opportunity to know Cleo. What a quietly amazing woman. Her legacy lives on in her wonderful children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed and remembered often. Much love,
Carl Opsahl
July 15, 2009
Don,
I am so sad to hear of your mother's death. She was a wonderful person, the most caring and giving mother, and a blessing to all her friends, family, and aquaintances. One of my best memories is going over to your house in high school and having the best tomales and enchiladas. She always wanted to know how you were doing, was cheerful and giving. Never focused on herself or talked about her needs or problems. She will have a special place of honor in heaven. An excellent example of how we should live our lives. I am so glad I could share a small part of her life. There will be only fond memories of her.
Thank you, Don, for your friendship.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and Dina, David, and Dennis.
Your friend,
Anita Whitmore
July 15, 2009
David - a child is a reflection of their parents. Your reflection shows that your mother was a strong, selfless and loving parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kathleen Stewart Hopper
July 15, 2009
Dear Don,
I was so very sorry to read of the loss of your beloved mother. She clearly left you a legacy of strength, compassion and integrity. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Martha Borth
July 14, 2009
Cleo was a mentor to me on topics as diverse as how to make coffee, pick a husband and choose a career path. I'm thankful for the two extended times we spent together when our brother was fighting leukemia. I finally had one on one time with her and not just as the little sister but as a peer.
Ruth Moderhak
July 14, 2009
Don, David, and families,
Please accept my most sincere sympathies on the death of Cleo. She was a blessing to so many, and a wonderful neighbor. Tia will be sorry to hear of this as well. Remember:
To feel such pain, you have felt great
Lois Alander and other neighbors of Cleo's send their sympathies as well.
RM
Dina Schwalbach
July 14, 2009
Dear Mom, Thank you for giving me life and for being the best mom ever. I am so proud of you and the life you lived. You were an awesome mom and a best friend to all of us. I hope Dani, Jon and Jeff love me the way I love you. I will love you forever!! Dina
Darci Hayden
July 14, 2009
David,
I wish I could have known your mother. I have been inspired by her story. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Fernando Romero
July 14, 2009
Don, my deepest and most heartfelt condolences are with you and your family. Clotilde's life is an inspiration to us all, and my admiration of her is deeply rooted. She was truly God's amazing gift to us, and we will miss her.
Robert Holloway
July 13, 2009
Don and the Chairez Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I know that she had a great influence upon those with whom she came in contact.
Nicky Flores
July 13, 2009
To Cleo's Family,
She was a special lady, who touch everyone she worked with. All the students loved her, she truely taught them about life. At lunch we always good look forward to her bring some good old home cook lunch, to share with us all. Every morning she would stop by my office and say hello, or if she saw in the hallway, she would say how are you doing. She was an Angel on Earth, now she is one in Heaven. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Danielle Schwalbach
July 13, 2009
Grandma,
I love you so much and am so glad you came to visit for the 4th of July. You were always there for everyone. I can't count the number of hours you helped me with Spanish in college. I have always admired your compassion, strength, and generosity.
Thank you for all the wonderful memories. You could always make me smile.
Love always and forever,
Danielle
Maddy Couperus
July 13, 2009
Dennis Dear,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a special lady and I know how much you must miss her. She loved you so very much. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
Dennis Chairez
July 13, 2009
Mom,
I miss you so much, listen to your voicemail just to hear your voice. I will always think of you and miss our long talks. I appreciate all that you did and sacrificed for us I will always be thankful for my life you gave me, telling the doctors, "I will have this baby or die trying" give dad a hug for me, Alexis took over for you and called me this morning on my birthday. I am so happy to see all the lives you touched, you were an angel and know are probably running the show up there, Veggie Burgers for everybody!!! Love you mom, I miss you so much
Patricia Noguier
July 13, 2009
Don, Dina, David and Dennis,
Your Mom, my Aunt has always been someone I looked up to. When I was little and we would go to your house, I would be in awe of her. She was the first woman I knew that could drive stick. Remember the VW bus?! She was independent and hardworking but still a baker and a great cook. All of you were able to do and be what you are because of her. I hope that some of who she was is in some of who I am today.
I love you all.
Your cousin Patsy
John Brownrigg
July 13, 2009
David,
I do see that you inherited the gene of generosity and you have infected all of us - you have made your mother, as well of the rest of us, proud of you. You carry on her legacy of kindness and unselfishness. The world is certainly a more arduous place without her.
Best Regards,
John B.
louise uttinger
July 13, 2009
David and family,
Your beautiful mother lives on in her children and grandchildren. She will always be a part of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jerrina Mckinney
July 13, 2009
David, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my condolences.
Karen (Stanhagen) Elliott
July 13, 2009
Don and the Chairez Family – I’m saddened to hear about the loss of your mother and grandmother. Reading about her tells me how special she was and I will carry out an act of kindness in her memory.
Thinking of you,
Joyce Bronstein
July 13, 2009
Dear Dina, Jon,and children,
We are so sad to hear of the loss of your dear and beloved mother/grandmother. She was a wonderful person and we feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to speak with her many times. Her children and grandchildren are a testimony of the wonderful person she was. I know that you will think of her daily and her deeds of kindness, sincerity, and love will live on through you.
Please except our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.
All our love
Joyce and Leo Bronstein
July 13, 2009
Sherry and I extend our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother and grandmother.
Harry and Sherry Kuehn
Ron Knecht
July 13, 2009
David, Don & All --
God bless you all and your mother. She sounds like the kind of truly beautiful person I would have guessed from knowing you two. Love and prayers from our family to all of you.
Ron Knecht
Tammy Cordova
July 13, 2009
My condolences to all the Chairez family. Your mother was clearly a gifted lady given the generous way she raised her wonderful children.
Reza Athari
July 13, 2009
Knowing Don, I am sure she has been a great mother raising such a son. Please accept my condolences.
Reza Athari
July 13, 2009
To Cleo's Family,
Your mother was "Our special Angel at Robison Middle School". She was kind and loving to all she met. We will miss her dearly.
Our prayers are with your family at this most difficult time.
Colleen Walkemeyer
Robison Middle School
John and Andie Arthurholtz
July 13, 2009
David,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. At a time such as this, words are inadequate to express our feelings, but please know our thoughts are with you and your family.
Cheryl Hachman
July 13, 2009
Your mother and grandmother sounds like the kind of person we all wish we were and that every family needs. As she would have wished, I'll do an act of kindness for someone. I'm sure she will be watching over her family and you'll be with her again someday.
Tony and Elaine Sanchez
July 13, 2009
To Senora Chairez' loved ones:
Your Mom was a truly gracious woman who raised a fine family. We are honored to have known her and to have seen how proud she was of each of you. Our family sends our deepest condolences.
Allen Montoya
July 13, 2009
David and Don, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Allen
Dennis Chairez
July 13, 2009
Mom, thank you for everything, for telling me about my life and what you did for me, what you said to the Doc's at the time when you were carrying me. I missed you calling me today, you called me every year on this day, I love you and tell my father hello and hug him for me
The baby of the bunch
July 13, 2009
Grandma,
There are so many things I wish I could say to you still, and yet I have the feeling you and I knew eachother better then anyone on this earth.
I know this sounds terrible, but if you could please manage to send me some of your strenghth the next couple of days, I have the feeling I'm going to need it.
Friends and Loved ones,
I must say, I truly consider myself blessed to have known Grandma the way I did, and her me. Our connection was always something out of this world, and I must believe in my heart that the reason being was because my grandmother was an angel. If you never had someone like this in your life, my grandma would want you to know...you can be that person. Instead of being what you need, be what others need, and in there you will find eternal joy and happiness that no amount of money could ever buy. You need not look any further then your own two hands to do something for someone else, it takes only a few minutes, and a full heart to make a difference in someones life. Grandma Cleos legacy was helping others, and that legacy can and will live on through her family, friends, and strangers who are simply doing there part to pay it forward.
I love you always Grandma, and will someday meet you behind the sunset, my guardian angel forever.
Love Always,
Mima
Rex Bosier
July 13, 2009
To Grandma Cleo's family:
I did not know "Grandma Cleo" personally, but she sounds like a wonderful person who was a joy to be around. Please accept my condolences. I know she will be missed.
D Porter
July 13, 2009
To the Family, Your mother was a godsend, she helped my child in a ESY (autism) school in Boulder City three years a go and she will always be remembered by my son and I. I hope your memories bring you comfort in this difficult time. The Porters
Don Chairez
July 13, 2009
Mom:
"Yo tengo un hogar, hogar bello hogar mas alla del sol." "Up there is my home, my home precious home far beyond the son." 7th Day Adventist Hymn
"Most men lead lives of quiet desperation." Thoreau.
Mom, your desperation is over now. You never complained about anything, and always gave what little you have, even to the end. Now God will bless you with an eternity of peace.
Your first born son,
Don
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