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Philip Mendoza Obituary
Philip left us too soon on 11/05/05. Philip loved life and lived it to the fullest. He will forever be remembered for his bellowing laugh, his infectious humor and his mischievous smile. He had a warmth of spirit and generosity that made him unforgettable to all who knew or met him. Philip loved eating out, paintball, the outdoors, campy movies and a good book. He enjoyed loud music and cheering on his favorite teams, the Giants and 49ers. He loved playing softball on the family team. Philip brightened a room just by walking into it. He was a larger than life personality, always entertaining others with stories and jokes and his distinct laughter. Most of all, Philip enjoyed spending time with his beloved family and friends, all of whom will miss him tremendously.
Philip is survived by his wife Shana of Santa Clara, CA, parents Rod and Yvonne Mendoza of Stockton, CA, Ray and Gloria Garcia of Jackson, CA, and brother Rick of Santa Clara, CA and sister Amy Garcia of San Jose, CA. He is additionally survived by grandparents Abraham and Phyllis Zamora of Jackson, CA, grandmother Apolonia Mendoza of Stockton, CA and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10th from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at LIMA FAMILY SANTA CLARA MORTUARY, 466 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara. Vigil will be Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the above mentioned mortuary. Funeral will be Friday, Nov. 11th beginning at the mortuary at 9:15 a.m. thence to St. Justin's Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
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Special K
May 28, 2018
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January 28, 2018
Kari R
September 29, 2011
Happy Birthday Philip. I miss you still each day. I think back to different crazy conversations we'd have. Lots of great memories. You always were the right person to guide me.
I'll be thinking of you when the Lions play the 49ers. :) I'll be rooting for the niners even if the Lions are undefeated up to that point hehe.
Rick Mendoza
September 28, 2011
Happy birthday Felipe, I can't believe you'd be 36 today. The years are passing fast but not fast enough, I want to see you again so badly it hurts. I'll be visiting you later and playing your music, but I'd give anything to be able to celebrate your birthday with you like we used to. Watch over us and remember I love you very much.
Rick
Kari R
October 2, 2010
Happy Belated Birthday Philip. It's been a hectic few weeks. I miss you. I wish I could have shared the joy of inviting you to my wedding. I miss your laugh and your sense of humor.
You'll forever be in my heart.
September 28, 2010
Happy birthday Felipe! I can't believe you're 35 already, where did the time go? I wish you were here so bad and I miss you so much, I found the best bakery and we could have torn up a buttercream-frosted cake together just for your birthday, I'd even give you all the flowers. Things are so much different without you, and I miss you every single day. I will see you later today, have a wonderful birthday and remember that I love you very much.
BNB Rick
September 10, 2010
Sitting here thinking about you today. Remembering cutting class, bowling, spending time together and laughing hysterically at nothing. I have a picture that I carry with me to remember how blessed I was to have you such an integral part of my life when we were younger. I miss you so much!
D~
Kari
October 8, 2009
Happy Belated Birthday Philip. I miss talking to you. You always knew how to make me laugh my butt off even when I was having a bad day. I can tease you though as you're now a year older than me again hahah :) I'll always be younger at least by 5 months.
As you always used to tell me when you'd hang up with me on the phone...
Aratto. :)
September 28, 2009
Happy birthday carnal! I miss you so very much and I wish you were here so I could hug you and wish you a happy birthday and just do any of the stupid silly things we did together. It doesn't get any easier without you, even with all the time that's gone by. I feel cheated because you get to see me getting older, fatter and greyer and you get to laugh at me but I can't do the same. No matter how old we get though, I'll always be your loving big brother and I'll always miss you very very much. So much has changed and I wish you could be here to help me through it like you used to. But until we get back on the same path, know that I love you and I miss you and think about you every day. Have a great 34th.
Love,
Rick
September 25, 2009
September 25, 2009
Hi Son, Monday's your birthday and Yvonne and I wish you a very happy one. Wow, you're 34 and Rick's 37, I'm starting to feel old.
We just returned from Florida. We went out for Jack's B'day. We talked about you and Rick a lot and had many good laughs remembering some of the things we all did together.
Phillie, I really miss you and I think about you everyday. I still get a good chuckle every time I look at the picture of you holding the tray with the crazy potato animals we created at the Murphys house. You always brought a great deal of joy into our lives. Somtimes even when you upset me.
Take care son. I Love you,
Papa
Gina Gomez
May 8, 2009
Phil, I miss your calls and pranks you would pull on me just because you knew you would make me laugh. I think of you so often and talk you all the time, I hope you can hear me when I tell you how much I miss you and miss all the talks we have had. You and Rick will always be my brothers and I will always be here for you and him. I love you Phil and miss you with each passing day.
January 28, 2009
Philip: We miss you with each passing day. I can still feel your warm smile and big hug. Even though we don't sign this guest book often enough, we still share all our memories of you. Remembering you always, Marie & Jack
January 6, 2009
Philip: We continue to think of you and I see your beautiful smile every day. We love and miss you very much.
Marie & Jack
Kari
December 31, 2008
Merry Belated Christmas Philip. I miss you so much still. I wish I could have your words of wisdom a lot of the time. Happy New Year to you!
Rod Mendoza
November 4, 2008
Novenber 4, 2008
Hi, Phillie,
Three years have passed and you are always in my mind and my heart. As clearly as ever. I don't hurt as much, I guess that time does help.
I talk to you almost everyday. Sometimes I'm certain that you answer and I get overjoyed.
I really miss you Phillie and always will.
Papa
p.s. Shana, I think of you often, I hope you and Chad are happy.
Kari
October 23, 2008
Happy Belated Birthday Philip. I am sorry I was distracted with my trip out to NY. I miss talking to you so much. I have so many things that I wish I could tell you so you could give me the advice I would need. I always did listen to you. You'll always be in my thoughts.
Rick Mendoza
September 28, 2008
Happy Birthday Felipe! The time passes but the pain of missing you doesn't. Mom and Ray and Papa and Yvonne will be coming to see you, and of course I'll be there too. I know you are watching over us all, but I still selfishly want you here right next to me so I could give you one more hug, grab some biscuits and gravy or cheesesteaks one more time, catch one more Niners game together. I still think of you every day and I still look for those signs you're trying to contact me. Luckily, I can see them at last. I love you carnal. Happy 33rd.
Love,
BNB Rick
Rod Mendoza
September 26, 2008
Hi Son,
It's your birthday on Sunday. Yvonne and I will be there to wish you a good one.
We love you and miss you terribly.
Papa
July 19, 2008
Philip: We miss you every day, especially your beautiful smile and big hugs. Love, Marie & Jack
June 28, 2008
Phil: Your memory lives with us daily. We miss your great smile and bear hugs. Love Marie and Jack
Rod Mendoza
June 16, 2008
Hi Phillie,
Just wanted to say hello and tell you that I visited with you on Father's Day. In fact Rick, Yvonne and I spent quite a bit of time with you yesterday. We talked alot and just enjoyed the time.
I think about you everyday, you pop into my mind regularly, while I'm driving, watching TV, reading.... all the time. Most of the time it's something funny, sometimes it's not.
I don't cry much anymore because although you're not here with me physically you're always in my thoghts.
I love you Phil.
Papa
May 22, 2008
Philip: Remember that your memory will forever live on. Embrace the thought, that to be with you, we long. Wishing everyday that we could still see your face. Don't ever forget we love you. Marie & Jack
May 6, 2008
Philip: We think of you so often and wish you were with us. Your bright smile and bear hugs live with us daily. We love and miss you.
Marie & Jack
April 10, 2008
Phillie: You had a smile, a pleasant way, a helping hand. You were so kind, generous and true to all you knew. On earth you did your nobly best. Grant him, Lord, heavenly rest. We love and miss you.
Marie & Jack
February 14, 2008
Happy Valentines Day Philip. I miss you!!!
February 14, 2008
Philip: The cherished memories and love for you will live on in our hearts for this Valentine's Day and always. We miss and love you.
Marie & Jack
January 24, 2008
Philip: Your bright smile, huge hugs and fun times together are missed but you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Marie & Jack
January 8, 2008
Philip: We are beginning another year without you here but your bright smile, fond memories and big hugs live with us always. Love and miss you. Marie & Jack
December 31, 2007
Philip: We miss your bright smile and big hugs. Marie & Jack
Rod Mendoza
December 22, 2007
Hi Phillie,
Just a short note to wish you a very happy Christmas. How I wish you could be here with me to spend the holiday together as in the past. Take care son. I miss you terribly.
Papa
December 21, 2007
Merry Christmas Philip! I know I won't have a chance to log on before then so I wanted to post this now. :)I miss you so much I wish you were around just to hear that laugh of yours on the phone. Always brought a big smile to my face.
Also Merry Christmas to the entire Mendoza family
December 16, 2007
You can shed a tear that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can not see him, or you can be full of the love that you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for the future because of beautiful memories from the past. You can remember him and mourn that he is gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty, and turn your back, or you can do what he would want; smile, open your eyes, love and go on. Phillie: We miss you and love you. Marie and Jack
December 2, 2007
Phillie: It's been 2 years since that dreadful day that will never be forgotten by so many loved ones. You are in a different place now, one that is void of sadness and sorrow. We miss you so very much You have left many lives touched by the love and joy you shared. Missed is that ability you had to bring laughter and happiness to just about everyone you knew. The radiance and glow that you brought into a room when you entered is now a memory. Gone is that incredible smile and sense of humor. It's been very difficult for most of us to come to terms with such a tragic loss and each of us are dealing and or in many cases struggling with it the best we can. The world has lost an amazing young man who would do anything for anyone, unconditionally. Thankfully we have fond memories to warm our hearts and to help us face the future as life goes on. We are grateful for the shared time, memories and joy - these precious items will keep you close forever. We love and miss you. Marie & Jack
Kari
November 6, 2007
Philip,
I can't believe it's been 2 years. I miss you so much. I look at your smiling face on myspace and just want to talk to you. There's so much I wish I could say or do. You'll always be in my heart and in my thoughts.
Rick Mendoza
November 5, 2007
Felipe, I still can't believe you're gone, it hurts as much today as it did then. I think of you everyday and I can't wait to see you again. I miss you so much. Rest well carnal, and know that I love you very much.
November 4, 2007
Philip: We miss you as much today after 2 years as we did on that fateful day. We see you every day in your picture and our memories of you do not fade. Keep your watch over us. We love and miss you along with your bright smile. Marie and Jack
Rod Mendoza
November 3, 2007
Hello Son,
It's been two years and our hearts have not healed. Time is supposed to help but it hasn't very much. The large hole created by your absence continues to grow.
Yvonne and I go about our daily lives as normally as we can but it's tough sometimes. We still occasionally find ourselves sitting at the dinner table or in the car and suddenly a comment, something we see or a song on the radio will trigger sobbing, sometimes laughter.
At times when I'm alone I find myself staring at your photo, I smile and say hello to you. I wish I could hug you.
Phillie, you're an Uncle and I'm a Grandpa. I'm delighted. He's a big, strong handsome boy. His name is Sebastian Nicholas. You would certainly have become his favorite Uncle and probably his Godfather. He would love as dearly as we do. You would love him.
I miss you so much. Papa
October 11, 2007
Philip: We still miss you every day but know that you are watching over us. You will always be in our hearts and not forgotten. Amor
Marie & Jack
YDG
September 28, 2007
FELIZ CUMPLEANOS MI CORAZON
I miss you
Rick Mendoza
September 28, 2007
Happy Birthday little brother! I miss you and I wish we could celebrate it together like we used to, but you're in my heart and my thoughts always. I love you Phillie.
Rod Mendoza
September 27, 2007
September 27,2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHILLIE!
Tomorrow is your big day as we used to say to each other. I know you remember that in our family we celebrate birthdays with great love and happiness. I'm trying.
I'ts always a struggle to find the right words to express how much I miss you. How much we miss you. The hole in our hearts because you're not here with us is enormous. The love for you that I feel from our family and many, many others helps to fill the void.
Phillie, I have to close for now or I'll start crying. Remember, I love you, you're in my heart and my thoughts always.
Papa
September 27, 2007
Philip: Your second birthday in Heaven. We miss and love you, along with your bright smile and just being here for us.
Happy Birthday. Marie & Jack
September 25, 2007
Happy Birthday Philip! I know it's either today or tomorrow.Or this week sometime. I miss you so much! I can't believe it's almost been 2 years. Seems like forever. :(
August 25, 2007
Philip: The angels led you safely home but you left something behind; treasured memories beyond compare, which were of a special kind. You left behind the gift of Love, you gave so faithfully. From early dawn to setting sun each day, our hearts will hold in a special place, the memories of you. We love and miss you. Marie & Jack
August 13, 2007
Philip: We will always miss your bright smile, humor and bear hugs. We love and miss you. Marie & Jack
July 25, 2007
Philip: You are gone, but not forgotten. Your memory lives on. You were a blessing who fulfilled our lives. We will always love and miss you.
Marie & Jack
July 6, 2007
Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on fallen snow. I am the sunlight on the ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken I am the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circle flight.
Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there. I did not die.
M & J
June 18, 2007
Philip: Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. You will always be in our hearts. We love and miss you.
Marie & Jack
May 27, 2007
Philip: Your Memorial Day to honor, love and miss you. Marie & Jack
May 20, 2007
Remembering you today as I do every day. Love and miss you.
Marie
May 7, 2007
Philip: Loving memories we never forget; Sadly missed along life's way with silent thought and deep regret; We think of you everyday. No longer in our life to share but in our hearts, you are always there.
Marie & Jack
YDG
April 12, 2007
I'm a little teapot short & stout,
here is my handle, here is my spout.
When I get all steamed up hear my shout,
tip me over & pour me out.
April 12, 2007
Philip I miss you so much. Your laugh was always able to cheer me up. Just in one of those sad funks and you always had a way to make me laugh. :)
April 8, 2007
Philip: This is the second Easter without you. The pain of losing you still hurts but we cherish your memories. Although we cannot see you, we know that you are beside us. You will forever be in our hearts. We love and miss you. Marie and Jack
April 6, 2007
Philip: It's Easter and we miss you as much now as we did before. It's been difficult for us to come to terms with such a tragic loss and we are dealing with it as best we can. The world has lost an amazing young man that would do anything for us. We know that you are smiling down on us and we continue to keep your memory; most of all your warm, bright smile and big hug. We love and miss you. Marie & Jack
March 29, 2007
Philip: It's spring season and we miss and love you not only in winter, summer and fall but every day of the year.
Marie & Jack
March 18, 2007
We miss your warm hugs and bright smile. Love, M & J
March 8, 2007
We thought of you with love today, but that's nothing new. We thought about you yeserday and the days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have are memories and your pictures in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping, and we have you forevery in our hearts. We love and miss you. Marie & Jack
Rod Mendoza
February 18, 2007
Hi Phillie, Rick, Yvonne and I went to Todd's wedding yesterday evening. It was a traditional Jewish wedding and both Todd and Cindy looked very happy. Cindy was very beautiful. Rick was best man. Mark and Debbie and James and Lenore were also there. We all spoke about you and joked that by the time dinner was over you probably would have converted.
Phillie, we will soon start the process to finally let you and the rest of our family rest over your loss. I'm very upbeat, I'll keep you posted.
I love you Phillie and miss you terribly. I cry that we cannot be together.
YDG
February 14, 2007
You mean the world to me. Happy Valentine's Day Phil, I miss you like CRAZY!
February 14, 2007
Philip: Your second Valentines Day in heaven and we've never been the same. It is still difficult to believe you are not here with us. We love and miss you.
M & J
February 6, 2007
Philip: We can only imagine a brillant halo and magnificant wings combined with your great big smile. Thanks for watching over all of us; your spirit will always inspire us and our memories of you will never fade.
Love and miss you. Marie & Jack
January 28, 2007
Grant, O God, that while we lament the departure of this Thy servant Philip, we may always remember that we are most certainly to follow him. And give us grace to prepare for that last hour by a good life, that we may not be surprised by a sudden and unprovided death, but be ever watching, that, when Thou callest, we may, with the Bridegroom, enter into eternal glory: through Christ our Lord. Amen. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May you rest in peace. Amen. Miss and love you. MM
January 1, 2007
Philip, Your 2nd New Year in Heaven. We love and miss you as always.
M & J
January 1, 2007
Happy New Year Philip!!!!!!!!! I miss you!!! You'll be so proud of me if I get this new job role. Something you knew I was always possible of here.
December 25, 2006
Philip: Your second Christmas in Heaven and our hymn for you today:
Silent Night, Holy Night, All is calm, All is bright, Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child, Heavenly Hosts Sing Alleuya, Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
We love, miss you very much and know that you are watching over us. Marie and Jack
Rick
December 22, 2006
Phil,
Merry Christmas! I still can't get up the spirit without you, but I'm working on it, I swear. It's just not the same without you, your warmth, generosity and laughter always made the holidays special for me. I'm going to double up on the flautas, tamales and Tita's mole so you can enjoy some with me. You're always in my thoughts and prayers, keep us in yours. I love you.
Kari
December 22, 2006
Merry Christmas Philip!!! Hard to believe it is already time for that. But this year I'm not freezing here. No snow, and it's been 50 so hahahahah :) Granted, I would like a white Christmas but I'll take what I get.
Merry Christmas to all of the Mendoza family, and Happy New Year too!
YDG
December 15, 2006
Phil, words cannot express the broken heart you left behind. I miss your words of Philip's wisdom. Take care of yourself, until I see you again.
Rod Mendoza
December 15, 2006
Merry Christmas Phillie-nuts!
When I'm alone and thinking of you or when I go to Santa Clara to visit you I call you Phillie-nuts because that was one of my favorites names for you when you were a little boy.
It's Christmas time and I miss you, we all miss you. You loved the holidays. You always made them fun. You were always very generous.
I'll say goodby for now. I just wanted to send you a short note to wish you a Merry Christmas.
Papa
December 8, 2006
Phillie: Words cannot begin to describe the pain I still feel from you not being here. But I see your smile each day from your photo. I will always miss your bright smile and big hug every time you came over to see me when I visited CA. Love and miss you. Marie
November 28, 2006
Philip, We miss your bright smile and your handsome face but no one will ever take your place.
M & J
November 24, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving Philip!!! I am thankful for every day that I knew you and treasured you and our conversations.
November 6, 2006
Dear Philip,
I can't believe it's been one year already!! One year since you were laughing and smiling and just being you. We all miss you so much. I wish I could hear that laugh one more time just to make me smile, and for everyone to hear that to smile as well.
Art & Lindsay Ortiz
November 5, 2006
Phil- It's been a year ago that you left our world and we miss you so much. We will always keep the memory of your life alive in our family.
November 4, 2006
Philip: We will always miss your bright smile and big hug. We love you. Marie & Jack
Rod Mendoza
November 4, 2006
Phillie,
It's been one year and the pain of losing you doesn't go away. We miss you terribly and think about you everyday.
Sometimes we remember something you said or did that makes us laugh. Those moments help.
We know that you're ok with Grampa and the rest of our family. Take care Son, we love you.
Papa and Yvonne
G-
November 4, 2006
Phil-
It's been almost one year since you left us but not a day goes by that your not thought of. We miss you so much. I know your with us when we need you most and causing mishief, bringing down the house, when your not. That's just like you, I miss that so much.
Your memory will never leave us. You are too special and have impacted many of us in a way that I cannot describe. We miss you all kinds and we are always talking about you.
You and Rick have always told me and treated me as if a sister and I want you to know that all though I lost someone who is like a brother to me, I gained an angel.
I miss when you would call me at work and leave corny messages to make me laugh and I miss the way you would call to tell me the latest on Rick and what we should be teasing him about now, playing phone tag and telling me "Im it". Don't worry, I still do a good job at teasing him. He misses you Phil, we all do.
May you sleep with the angels and walk with us thru our trying times in life.
PS
YOUR IT !
October 27, 2006
Philip: We love and miss you.
Marie & Jack
October 26, 2006
Dear Philip,
It's been one whole year since I've heard from you or spoken to you....... Hard to believe that it's been so long. I treasure that email as if it's worth a million dollars. I miss you so much. I still can't believe you're gone. There's so much I wish I could tell you that I've done this past year.
October 4, 2006
Happy Belated Birthday Philip. I'm sorry that I was so busy here that I didn't get to wish you that. I miss you, and miss talking to you. Keep being my angel and watching over me here. It's always good to know you're looking out for me even when you're not actually here.
Tammy
October 1, 2006
Rick, Philip not only needs you to live a long and happy life, he is making sure you have one, listen to your angle.
September 29, 2006
My dear Philip: Your birthday was yesterday and I thought it was today but my memory failed me. You are always on my mind and even though I am a day late, it doesn't mean I wasn't thinking of you. You will always be remembered by us for all of the times we shared and especially our stories ("not in front of the children"). We love and miss you. M & J
Rick
September 28, 2006
Phil, Happy Birthday! We all miss you so much, and it makes me glad to know that at least you get to spend your birthday with Grandpa and the family up there, but I still wish I could have you here to celebrate too. Felipe, not a day goes by that I don't miss you and my heart is broken to not have you here with me. Nobody will ever touch my life like you did; I wish I could say I'll get better but we both know that's not true. I'm just counting off the years until we can be together again and show them what the Mendoza boys are made of. PLEASE give me the strength to make it through this and to try to be strong for Papa and the rest of the family. They're all worried about me but I'm not because I know you're looking out for me and that's all the faith I need. I know you miss me as much as I miss you and two brothers as close as us can't be kept apart for long. Have a wonderful 31st and remember that I love you and miss you very much.
Rod Mendoza
September 27, 2006
Phillie, Tomorrow is your birthday and we wish you a happy one. It is the first one that we celebrate without you being here with us. We celebrate it with great joy and happiness because we know you are in a good place. We know that you are well and we know that you are with us.
Happy Birthday Phil, we love you and miss you so very much. We love you.
Papa and Yvonne
September 22, 2006
Philip: Going to California next month will be difficult without your big hug and bright smile. We miss and love you but it will help a little bit to know that you are smiling down on us.
M & J
Rod Mendoza
September 5, 2006
Phillie, I miss you terribly. you grew in my heart from the day you were born and I will love you forever. I can't express the pain I feel not having you here with me. I wake up at night thinking about you. Sometimes, when I'm alone I breakdown crying. It's getting better. I miss your warmth and generosity. I miss your laugh, your humor, your hug. I loved how you would just drop by or call to say that you were coming over to Bar-B-Q some steaks. I loved playing cards with you and how you would help me with my projects even when you griped about it. I really depended on you. I miss the serious talks we had and the less serious when we joked, swapped useless facts or just talked about sports. You could talk about anything. Everyone misses you, especially Rick and people talk to me about you all the time. I know you are in a better place with Grampa, Nino Gene, Joey and other family. I love you Philip, I miss you. you will always be in my heart.
Shana, I hope things are going well for you. I'm sure the time you spent with Chad helped you a great deal to cope.
Papa
Shana Mendoza
September 1, 2006
My dear Philip, not a day goes by that I don't think about you, talk about you or miss you deeply. As my 30th birthday and the 10 month mark of losing you approaches, your absence is felt immeasureably. But I know that you will always be here with me in spirit forever. With love, your babydoll.
M & J Malley
August 30, 2006
Almost nine months has felt like a lifetime. Your life was too short. We miss your smile, warmth, and laughter, your love for us a treasure. In our hearts you will always be close. Always loved, never forgotten.
August 22, 2006
Philip, loosing you this year has been a very hard thing for me. I've never lost a friend especially one that I cherrished so closely and deeply. You always were there with the right thing to say. The right words of encouragement. You always cared. I miss how you used to tease and pick on me. But, I know I will see you some day in heaven, and that gives me peace till then.
August 2, 2006
Philip: We miss you and we love you.
M & J
July 19, 2006
Philip: You are in my thoughts every day and I keep your photo in my room so that you smile at me each time I look at it. Love and miss you. MM
July 4, 2006
Philip: I do not need a special day to bring you to my mind. The days I do not think of you are very hard to find. Each morning that I awake I know that you are gone and no one knows the heartache to try to carry on. My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow, what meant to lose you, no one will ever know. My thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill.
You were like one of my own children and I miss your bright smile and big hug from you every time we met. Marie
June 18, 2006
As we witness the passing of 7 months, our hearts ache for your presence and our loss stays as difficult as if were yesterday. The sorrow we feel daily is merged with kindness that seems to flow from us more now than ever. Kindness and caring, that was the essence of you. God bless you for who you were. We miss you. M & J
May 14, 2006
Our blessing for you today:
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. And the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again. May God hold you in the hallow of his hand.
We love and miss you.
Marie & Jack Malley
May 8, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
May 5, 2006
Philip, I miss you so much. You've always been my voice of reason when times are hard. I wish you were here to call to talk to just so I can hear your thoughts on what is going on with me and know you were usually right.
Just be my angel and watch over me here and help me make some smart choices in my life and future.
Malley
April 30, 2006
Phil, Our rememberance for your today: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
We love you and miss you. Marie & Jack
April 28, 2006
Philip - You are so very deeply missed....Your smile unmatched, your humor infectious, your eyes amazing, and your friendship genuine. Memories of you will last forever in those whose lives you touched.
Shana, Rick and Phils family - my sincerest condolences to each of you. Heaven has gained another angel to help pour out the rain...
Marie & Jack Malley
April 23, 2006
Day is done, gone the sun, from the lakes, from the hills, from the sky.
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh. Fading light, dims the sight. And a star, gems the sky. Gleaming bright, from afar. Drawing nigh, falls the night.
We think of you often and miss you.
Marie & Jack
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