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Memories and Condolences
for Lloyd Labit
Barbie Mendoza
June 5, 2009
Debbie & Robbie It has been a long two years, but also nice to be able to share some memories of Lloyd. I know you both have enjoyed some of the memories because I sure enjoyed the memories you two had. Lloyd was very lucky to have you Robbie as his son-in-law. Debbie and Darlene you two are beautiful because of your dad and mom, & all the beautiful granchildren. Lloyd was blessed.....Love you my Brother..Love Always Barbie
Barbara Mendoza
June 5, 2009
A final last writing of a memory of Lloyd.....I was cutting an apple and Lloyd said "you are wasting most of the apple, let me show you how to cut it". Lloyd started to cut the apple and when he was done there was not even a little piece of the apple that was wasted. Well I couldn't write in the month of april and may, my computer crashed but that was the only two months I missed writing in your guess book Lloyd. I never forgot about you and I never will.......Love Barbie p.s. We'll all see you soon, us old folks anyway.
Darlene Labit
June 4, 2009
To the best man the world has ever known, my Daddy. I love you and will miss you forever & ever. They say you don't know what you have missed until it is gone.......not true.I knew I would miss you from the time you got sick so many years ago with your heart problem. You were always there for me when I needed you most. What more can a daughter ask for. You were the greatest Dad any child could ever have. I love you and miss you with all my heart. Mom and I are doing fine, but there's not a day goes by that I don't think about you with love, respect, and admiration. I love you DADDY. Love your baby girl Darlene
Robbie Lore
June 3, 2009
Well Podna, I guess its that time. I dont know what more I can say. We all miss you and think of you very often. I just hope you see everyone of these messages. They were all written from the heart. We miss you Mr. Lloyd. Me and deb were at your house the other day visiting with ms. Juanita and it just didnt seem the same. It wasnt the same. During my visit I thought about the things we would be taking about and the stuff you would be showing me that you had gotten at your latest garage sale, However none of that happened. It was a good feeling to visit but a piece of the puzzle was not there as if the visit never started or ended. I guess I was waiting for you to come in from the shed when you realzed that we were there. But that never happened either. Ok Podna , you probably never knew that you would be missed like this, let me tell you that you are. This is not a goodbye, just until next time I see you in my dreams and can tell you hey!!!!Rest easy buddy all is good........ and you know what I mean...... Tell my Dad Hey too !!!
barbie mendoza
June 3, 2009
LLOYD we all still miss you, and would love to see you one more time. Since that is not possible we will just keep you in our hearts where you have always been. To Juanita, Debbie,Darlene,Robbie,Ricky,Joshua,Matthrew,Bryce, Cailie......You were very lucky "as you already know" that you all had such a wonderful man in your lives.
Love and respect to one of the worlds finest men to ever walk this earth. We love you Lloyd. Love Barbara and Joe Mendoza and children.
Debbie Lore
June 2, 2009
Well its been two years now. I've loved reading all the memories you all have shared with us. As hard as it is not to hit sponsor again I know its time. So with tears and a heavy heart I'm signing off. I Love You Dad and think of you every day.
Love
Debbie
Barbie Mendoza
March 18, 2009
Juanita, I was remembing the night before Darlene's birth and how excited Lloyd was. He almost left the suitcase home. You needed to get to the hospital fast. You had Darlene in less then two hours after getting there. She was beautiful and weighed 8lbs. 6ozs. We had fun that year, Momma had 3 grandchildren, 1st Laura then Darlene, and then little Gordon. The next year I had little Joe and Sandra had Tammy. So we were very busy enjoying all the new babies. Mamma had 20 grandchidren. Lloyd use to film all the birthday parties and all of the holiday's, we have very fond memories of all of us thanks to Lloyd. We love ya Lloyd. So I love yall and I'll write more next month. Love Barbie
barbie mendoza
March 17, 2009
Well today is Lloyd's little girl debbie's birthday. i won't mention her age. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBBIE. i'm sure Lloyd is looking down at you today and thinking of how proud he is of you. love ya! DEBBIE......... Robbie,Rickie,Joshua,Matt,Bryce, Cailie and of course Juanita. i'll write again soon with another memory of Lloyd. love aunt barbie
Robbie Lore
March 8, 2009
We all get so busy with life in genersl, we sometimes forget what we all have and what is really important. Life seems so fast now, days pass us bye like minutes. The time since iv last seen my buddy was too long ago. I think about my dad, he has been gone for 5 years now. I often ask the kids if they remember there grandfathers, and i make them recall a favorite moment each and every time i ask.. I tell them memories of each because i dont want them to forget and get caught up in the fast pace life we all seem to be wrapped up in. Sometimes each of us should take time and realize what we have and enjoy it, but it all seems so hard when the ones we have lost are no longer with us. I often say that the worst thing about life is death. We should all never hold back on telling our loved ones how much they mean to us, because one day we may not have that chance, so call and tell them how much they mean and be sure they know so there is no question in your mind or thier's. Enouph of that ,,,, We are riding in St Patricks day parade again this year, last year I remember opening packs of beeds that Mr Lloyd had put together and did it so perfectly. Im sure ill find some this year as we roll on the route. Well anyway, Aunt barbie I found those eggs but didnt tell debbie i did. i just kept eating them ... they were gone in three days..... hahahahah
Well talk to you guys soon,,,, I miss you both more than you can imagine...
barbie mendoza
March 6, 2009
It's march the 6th, and I'm still missing Lloyd, as we all are. Juanita where have the two years gone since Lloyd's passing? On the 3rd. I remembered Gordon, and how fast we lost him "such a shock". I truly loved my brother- in- laws, Lloyd, Gordon, Charlie, and Joe's two brothers Bubby and Tucker. It all started in 1999 with Bubby,Gordon,Charlie,Tucker,Lloyd, Father-in Law, and a sister- in -law named Marilyn. And my beautiful sister Joy Ann, she was like my second mother. All my sisters were good to me, but Joy Ann taught me everything a little sister needed to know about personal things. Lloyd taught me to how to paint by numbers and to like all sorts of games and tricks, he was so special. Mom I hope you and Joy Ann are having fun up there with all the others we have loss. Love barbie
Barbie Mendoza
February 7, 2009
I just read what I wrote this morning and saw my misspelled word( February), sorry about that. I also wanted to mention that Joe pickles quail eggs. Ask Robbie, or should I say Debbie. You see we gave Robbie some quails eggs and Debbie hid them on Robbie. They are so funny together and in love, it's great. I just talked to Juanita and she is cooking chicken and dumplings for her and Darlene tomorrow, Feb. 7th. We really enjoyed Juanita's company last week-end. Lillian and Sandra were here too. We sure do miss Joy Ann when we're all together, it will never be the same for us. We miss her so bad, and Lloyd, and all the other love ones we have lost. Well love again Barbie
barbie mendoza
February 7, 2009
Hi, Debbie,Robbie,Darlene,and Juanita. Today is Febaruary the 7th,2009. Just a few lines to let you all know what's going on in our lives. This one's for you Lloyd,,,,,,,,,,,,, Joe is at a chicken auction in hattisburg. He buys chickens, quails, pigeons,turkies,ducks. He has an incubator, and he hatches out eggs from all of the above, except the pigeons. He keeps busy doing what he loves to do. I know it reminds him of Lloyd, because Lloyd would have liked to raise these farm animals. well we miss you Lloyd and I'll write more later..............Love Barbie
Barbara Mendoza
January 2, 2009
Today is January 2nd 2009. I'm just writing to say Happy New year to Juanita, Debbie, Darlene, Robbie, David, Ricky, Joshua, Matthrew, Bryce, and Cailie. Hope this year is better for all of you. We all still miss Lloyd, and always will, but it does get a little easier each year. So I love you all and pray for the whole family that 2009 will be better for all of us. Love, Your Sister, Barbie. P.S. Roger , Ann, Frankie, Wendy, Jamie and Steffany thank you for being so kind to Lloyd's family, I know he sees all the nice things yall have done for them since he's left us.
Barbara Mendoza
December 13, 2008
Today is december 13th, I'm writing to wish Juanita, Debbie, Darlene, Robbie, Rickie,Joshua, Matthrew, Bryce, Cailie, David, and Lisa a very Merry Christmas. Lloyd, We love and miss you more at this time of the year. It snowed on the 11th of december. That's the day my beautiful sister Joy Ann went to heaven 3 years ago. I feel like it was a sign from Joy Ann, and Lloyd to let us know things we be O.K. I also got a card from Gordon Jr. with a picture of his beautiful children. A special thanks to Frankie, Wendy, Jamie,and Steffany, for being so good to Juanita and her girls. Sue you are an angel for always being there for Deb. We love you, and your family. Well Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to The Labit family, and all the other families that I love and hold dear to my heart. Love Aunt Barbie, Uncle Joe, and family.
barbie mendoza
November 26, 2008
Juanita, Debbie, Darlene, Robbie,and sons, today is Thanksgiving, and I hope it's a good one for all of you. Debbie have a great time with Robbie, Joshua, Matthrew and their friends on your up coming cruise. What wonderful parents for taking along your childrens friends. When I heard that , I was so touched. Robbie, I forgot Lloyd liked the candies you mention in your last entry. I think you and Lloyd were as close as two men could be, next to your father Rock that is. I'm so proud to have you in our family. Darlene I'm proud of David too, for being there when Juanita and you need help with daily things that only a man can fix. Juanita, little Joe is in town for Thanksgiving, well you already know that, but when he told me that Lloyd told him " you were the love of his life" which is very true, I felt so proud to have had Lloyd in our lives. I know you and your girls are missing Lloyd more today because of thanksgiving, but just remember all the past thanksgivings and you'll all feel better. We all have great memories of Lloyd on the holiday's. I know for sure he made my Mom's holiday's brighter, she adored Lloyd and enjoyed his company and his Mom's. Well girls I love you, and have a very good Thanksgiving. Love Aunt Barbie and Uncle Joe, and children
Robbie Lore
November 3, 2008
Me, Debbie, Matt and Josh went to Cracker Barrel yesterday for breakfast. It was pretty crowded so we had time to look around the store as many people do. Well I was in the candy section when I saw it and immidiately thought of Mr. Lloyd. It was a box of candy, but not just any box of candy, it was candy from the fiftys era. they also had the sixties, seventies and eighties. Before I realized what I was doing I was grabbing 1 box of each for Lloyds Christmas gift, and Then it hit Me. Well I started to put it back and I thought, no way im going to give this to my kids and debbie for christmas. I figure we can open each box and see what they have in it and just imagine the face on My buddy when he was opening each box. It actually made me mad that I could not give this to him, So what Im going to do is fill a little bag full of some of the candies and bring it to him where he currently sleeps. It reminded me of another story of Mr. Lloyd that I like telling. One night when Me, Mr Lloyd, and debbie were talking at the house he was explaining to me that he cant find any Long Boy candies. He told us that this was one of his favorite candies and hadnt had one in awhile. Well I snuck of and got on the internet and found some. I ordered two huge boxes for him for christmas. Well they came in a few weeks before Christmas and I couldnt wait to give them to him, so I did. When I gave him the two boxes he opened them and said " YOU GOTTA BE KIDDIN ME " with the biggest smile I can remember. He opened one of the boxes, offered every one a piece and had one for himself... That is what I suspect he would do with the candy we found at Cracker Barrel. We also found a small box of puzzle type gadgets. The things he used to like and figure out... we bought that also to give to Josh for Christmas as a stocken stuffer. he used to like to try and figure the puzzles out with his Grand paw. The breakfast was good with alot of good memories for me, and some sad,,,,,, Talk to you guys soon ,,,, Lloyd and Rock .. Love you and miss you more than you know..
barbie mendoza
November 1, 2008
Well it's November 1st, tomorrow my Dad would have been 89 years old. Juanita I know tomorrow will be extra sad for you. It's been 13 years since we lost Daddy. I miss him very much and I know Sandra and Lillian, and you do to. Some of my grandkids remember Lloyd and Daddy. All of my children remember Lloyd and Daddy. My children especially miss Lloyd when they play spades at my house. Lloyd loved to play games, any game. He loved to trick, stump, tease, and just down right liked a challenge. He made parties fun. Debbie and Darlene are a lot like Lloyd with the way they love the challenge's of things, especially Debbie. I still remember her dancing in front of Macy's in New York when she was on the dance team at Grace King High School. It was a family high light for us. Juanita, you and Lloyd did a good job with Debbie and Darlene. They are both fine young ladies,who tackle everything that's thrown their way, be it good or bad. They handle everything in a really good manner, and discreetly.I love you Juanita and I'll write more about my brother Lloyd another day. Oh! Lloyd give my Daddy a hug tomorrow for his birthday for us down here, I'm sure you see one another up there. Kiss my beautiful Sister and Mother for me. Lord I miss my Momma and Sister JoyAnn, and all my family that I have lost. Love Barbie
barbie mendoza
October 24, 2008
Lloyd, I hope you know how much you are missed. I just read what Robbie wrote, and I'm proud of Debbie and Robbie for being so loving and caring. I wish I could have known Mr. Rocco longer. Robbie surely had a great life growing up with such a nice family. Lloyd and Mr. Rocco seem to be very much alike, which is a wonderful thing. Well I miss you Lloyd and I'll write another memory in a few days. Love Barbie. p. s.Love you Debbie,Robbie, and family.
Robbie Lore
October 22, 2008
I was going to write about how I was saying to debbie that Mr. Lloyd and My Dad would have loved this car. But she beat me too it. But its all true. I would have loved picking Mr Lloyd up in it and taking a ride. I hate talking about my Buddy in the past tense, it makes me realize that he really is gone, from this life only. I can still feel his presence when Im doing something that we used to talk about or watch a show we both liked or just think about old times. I "OFTEN THINK " about the time we found all the beads after Katrina and he packed them and cleaned them off like it was his job to do so. He loved it. By the time I woke up in the morning he would be on my deck in his chair untangling beads and getting them straight. Man it was good to see him having a good time. He had his tongue moving back and forth, sometimes so fast it was a blur. We just recently got a satelite radio in the car and I went to the old country station and heared a song, not sure what it was or who sang it, but it sounded like Mr Lloyd. A few more years would have been nice buddy, but I know that you are happy and out of pain, and thats a good thing in my book. Talk to ya soon. All this goes for you too Dad, didnt want to leave you out,,, haha love you guys and miss you more than you will ever know.....
BARBIE MENDOZA
October 21, 2008
I JUST WROTE A NICE LONG MEMORY OF LLOYD AND MY MOTHER. IT WAS ABOUT THEM BOTH LOVING COUNTRY MUSIC. I READ WHAT SUE WROTE AND IT MADE ME THINK OF HOW MUCH LLOYD AND MY MOM HAD IN COMMON. I ALSO WROTE ABOUT RICKY AND HOW HE WAS SO BUNDLED UP THE MORNING AFTER DEBBIE GRADUATED FROM THE POLICE ACADEMY. YOU HAD TO KNOW IT WAS RICKY IN THE PICTURE, BECAUSE YOU SEE HE WAS COVERED FROM HEAD TO TOE, EVEN HIS EYES. IT SLEETED THAT NIGHT DEBBIE GRADUATED. JOE AND I HAD A HARD TIME GETTING BACK TO MISSISSIPPI. THE HIGHWAYS WERE SO SLICK, AT ONE POINT I THOUGHT JOE WAS MERGING, BUT HE WAS ACTUALLY SKIDING ACROSS I-10. I'M GLAD HE WAITED TILL WE GOT HOME TO MENTION THAT TO ME. JUANITA TOOK OUT A ROAST TO COOK, THINKING WE WOULD COME BACK. SHE AND LLOYD BOTH THOUGHT WE WOULDN'T MAKE IT THROUGH THE ICE SLICKED HIGHWAYS, BUT YOU HAVE TO KNOW HOW GOOD JOE DRIVES. I'D TRAVEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH WITH HIM AND NOT BE ONE BIT SCARED. WELL I LOVE ALL OF YOU AND WILL WRITE SOON. LOVE BARBIE
Sue Murphy
October 20, 2008
Hi, I was watching Dancing with the Stars one week and a couple was dancing to the song "Why Do Fools Fall In Love". Well it brought back memories as I used to listed to that song on Mr. Lloyds Juke Box all the time. I spoke to Debbie about it and she said I should enter this memory here. I think of Mr. Lloyd every time I watch Antiques Road show or see a garage sale.
Sue Murphy
Debbie Lore
October 16, 2008
Hay all, tonight Josh is getting his tattoo shaded in. He got it sometime ago. It's tribute to his two grandfathers. He designed a cross with a ribbon around it. In the ribbon his two grandpaws names. He wanted angle wings coming around it.
The tattoo artist drew up the tattoo before hand so we could see what it would look like. It came out beautiful. Tonight he and his dad are going to have it filled in. Dad you would have really loved it. Well about a week ago I decided to get another tattoo myself. It's daddy's name "Lloyd" in his own actual signature. Daddy had a beautiful handwritting. I put it on the inside of my right wrist. Everyone who sees it loves it. I'm taking Darlene to get the same thing, so we will match. She's never had a tattoo so I can't wait to see her face when they start. I bet she'll be going cross eyed.
Robbie and I are members of the Northshore Corvette Club. Last saturday we went on a ride with the club. We met at the NASA exit and all followed each other to the Hollywood Casino. There were quite a lot of corvettes. On the way Robbie said I sure bet out dads would have loved this car. Daddy would have wanted Robbie to come over often and take him for rides. These are the times I really miss you.I wish you could have seen it.
Recently I heard a country song I really liked. I didn't know the artist. One day on CMT I heard the song. When I went to see who was singing I had to laugh. The singer was a black man. Beautiful voice. Everyone knows who daddy's favorite country singer was. Charlie Pride. Daddy told me of the time he went to buy the album. He asked to salesman for the Charlie Pride album and to his surprise saw a black man. Daddy said he was the first in country music and knew he was going to become a star, and he did. Dad you would love this new singer, beautiful voice. He would have been one of your favorites. I think of you everytime I hear him. I'm going to get his CD as soon as I can. I told Matt this story, he's my county boy. Everytime he hears or sees him in the morning before school he yells for me. It makes me thing of you when I hear a county song I know you would have liked. Robbie and I listen to the oldies station whenever we take a ride in the vette. When certain songs come on I can picture just how you danced. I can still remember every move you made. I love you so much and miss you more than you could know. I hope you know how much you ment to me. I've said this before tell your family and friend you love them.
Love you all
Deb
Barbie Mendoza
October 3, 2008
Hi my dear sister Juanita. Today is my granddaughter joli's birthday, the same day as little Gordon. I won't mention his age, but Joli is 18 today. She was one of our 1990 grandchildren, remember we all had a grandchild in 1990. Lillian had 2...Lilly's Michelle and Keith's son Tony, Juanita you had Joshua, Joy Ann had Ashley, Sandra had Chelsea, and I have my Joli. Beautiful children , all of them. We all have such beautiful grandchildren, and their smart too. My granddaughter Jessica is in her 6th trimester of college at MSU. She rents her own apartment in hattisburg,and comes home on the week-end to work. She basically puts herself through college with a little help from Denise and Carl. I'm so proud of her. Joli graduates this year, she'll go to college too. I have a great family. By family I mean my children, grandchildren, and my sister's children and grandchildren, I love them all. I hope they all know how much I love them. Happy birthday Gordon. Have a great day today, and everyday..............Memory of Lloyd.We used to play canasta when Juanita and Lloyd would come stay a few days. Well this day Joe and Lloyd won and I was so angry I laughed till I cried, and Lloyd use to say he made me cry because we lost. I still laugh when I think about that day. Lloyd was so good at getting your goat, and he knew it. Just another reason we all loved him so much. Well brother I love you and will till I die, and then I can sit down and play canasta with you again , and then I'll win and you'll laugh at me for finally winning. God rest your soul. Love Barbie
barbara mendoza
September 22, 2008
Hi Juainta, we went to the Silver Slipper to eat Last night. Lloyd would have wanted to kick Joe for not playing his free keno ticket he had. Joe hates the casino's even though he's won two thousand or more there and is ahead of the casino's. I've won at least three thousand since the casino's have open, and I know I'm ahead. The reason I know is I don't go much and when I do, I'm limited with the money I can play. Well Denise,Joe and I ate. It was good food. I did play a penny machine for a little, but Joe hurts to bad to stay around and watch me play, so we left. Dennis was suppose to go eat with us, but I guess he changed his mind. Oh!...........yesterday Sandy and I were dusting my entertainment center when it all of a sudden came crashing down. Thank God she wasn't hurt. The T.V.and all my knick knacks fell to the floor. Nothing broke, but the corner of the shelf hit Sandra on her shoulder. I will call her in a little while to see if she is hurting from that, if so I'll take her to the doctors. It scared the heck out of us. Joe just put it all back together, just like Lloyd would have done. Like no big deal, so long as she wasn't hurt. So Juanita I love you and the kids (all of them). love Barbie
Barbie Mendoza
September 19, 2008
Hi Juanita, it's me again Barbie. Well Sunday is Joe's birthday and I know he'll be getting a call from you, Debbie,Darlene,Robbie,Ricky,Joshua, Matthrew,Lisa and David. If all of you are at Juanita's house that day Joe will have a nice singing crowd, singing happy birthday to him. He will miss Lloyd's voice. Lloyd would sing the loudest when the Labit family called for your birthday. The only one who would top Lloyd would be Sandra, she would do her version of Marilyn Monroe to John Kennedy. Boy did Lloyd love that, I think we all did, that is of course the very few she selects to sing that way to. She's funny and misses Lloyd as much as I do. We were both so young when we met Lloyd, instant love and respect for our new brother. I say brother because we didn't have the pleasure of growing up with a brother in the house. My Dad had to live with five girls and a wife, so he did good(at least he didn't go crazy with all the females he had to live with.)Well Lloyd I'm feeling better today and wish I could see your smiling face, and listen to some jokes, or watch some of your pranks,or just an old movie with you.There are alot of movies that are being made that I know you would love to see, but you might just see them in heaven, the ones worthy of heaven that is. Well I love you and will write later.........Love Barbie
Barbie Mendoza
September 18, 2008
Hi Lloyd, I sure hope you can read these messages. Right now I miss all my love ones up there. I'm feeling melancholy, and I don't know why. I will lift my spirits trying to remember all the happy times I've spent with all of you. Ever since I watched the film of all of you up there and us down here it has really made me sad. I miss you all so much. Momma I can't believe it's been 41 years since i've seen, or heard your lovely voice. Lloyd I miss your jokes,your gadgets, your pranks, you calling Juanita sweetheart. I just wish............oh! well in time we'll all see one another, I pray all the time. I'll write soon. Love Barbie
Robbie Lore
September 5, 2008
Hey Mr Lloyd, and Dad, well another one has threatened our homes and lifestyles and caused everyone to leave and take shelter. This one was named "Gustav". I bet you guys would have stayed.. Most everyone evacuated to different parts of the country for one reason or another, whether it was work or the nearest available hotel. You guys allready know we lucked out this time. We all did our best to contact everyone and keep in touch during the storm, well for many different reasons some of us kept in touch and some couldnt. Go figure, nothing much has changed. Another Lloyd story,,,,Well I got up this morning as I ussually do at 5:30 A.M. to get ready for work. I ussually make a new pot of coffee every morning, and get me a cup. This morning I looked at the pot and figured ,,,,,well Ill just warm me a cup up instead of making a new pot because it used to kill you when I would make a new pot when I had a full one from the day before. So I got my cup and filled it up and placed it in the microwave and remembered that you used to put the time on for exacly 2 minutes 20 seconds. Well thats what I did and by the time you put your creamora and sweatner like I use( not black like you) the tempeture was perfect.. I got a good lauph and go about my buisness. Man I miss you guys, and these storms only make me think of yall more. Well one good thing about the storm, Debbie did talk to little Joe while we were there in Memphis, Didnt get to go see him this time but we will soon. Well guess what,,,,, time for work,,,, talk to you guys soon, love and miss you both.....
Barbie Lambert,Mendoza
August 26, 2008
JUANITA,DEBBIE,DARLENE, Yesterday Joe was copying vhs tapes on to dvd's. Well when I walked in I saw my Grandpa,then Grandma, I got very emotional.Then came Momma and Daddy,and other family members I've been missing for a very long time. Well Lloyd took these film way back in the sixties. To see Juanita and Lloyd's wedding film was like wonderful and painful at the same time. So many memories of Momma, Daddy, JoyAnn, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Wooda(Alwilda),Aunt Josie, Uncles Ralph, Henry, Wesley, Roland. Brother-in-laws Lloyd, Gordon, Charlie, Cousins, Larry, Linda, & Terry Lambert. Juanita take care of yourself. I know you are ailing and sad right now, but please hold in there for the rest of us, It's been a hard ten years for our family, and I don't know how we could take another lost, so "GET HEALTHY" I have the heels on now(private little saying between Juanita and I.) O.K. I'll write more later. A special prayer for Uncle Henry P. Radecker Sr., My Mother's Brother and a member of World War II. He received The Purple Heart Medal and another medal I'm not sure what for, but I assume it was for bravery, courage,and dignity. He put himself through Tulane College and became the President of a Whitney Bank for forty years, had a beautiful wife, and four fine,well mannered sons. Sons any Man would be proud of. Lloyd and Uncle Henry were good friends, but who wouldn't be friends with Lloyd or Uncle Henry. Grandma and Grandpa raised a fine family. Love Barbie
Robbie Lore
August 12, 2008
Well its been awhile since iv written Mr Lloyd. Iv been busy with one of my new second jobs. The other day I was going through the channels of the TV. And I came across Antique road show.. When Ms Juanita and Mr Lloyd stayed with us after Katrina we used to watch this show together alot. We both liked looking at the old stuff people had and would guess on how much it would be worth. Alot of stuff we would see Mr Lloyd would say, ,,,,, "man I had one of those years ago, I should have kept it" ,,,, I would ask him what happened to it, and he would say, Heck I dont know I must have given it to someone. Just like him to give all his stuff or lend it to who ever needed it,,, I had a good laugh thinking about that and continued to watch the show. I did have a dream about Mr Lloyd the other night but cant really remember what really went on,,, you know those dreams that dont really make sense. All I know is that Mr Lloyd was there, Uncle Joe, and a few other people I knew but cant remember. Well i think Mr Lloyd was in this hospital and Me and Uncle joe , and the other people were trying to get him out,,, like breaking him out of jail. I dont know what it meant but it was him, and he looked good, like the old pictures i saw so many times, There is one picture in paticular that may be my favorite, it is in the colage that debbie made. It is of Mr Lloyd I guess at a wedding or something.... he is wearing a white shirt and brown pants dancing with someone with a cigarette in his mouth. I think this is classic Mr Lloyd, having a good time and not having a care in the world. Well Aunt Barbie thanks for the birthday wish and hope to see yall soon. Mr Lloyd I hope you are having a good old time with my Dad and the rest of the family,,, you guys be good and Ill talk to ya soon,,,,
Barbie Lambert,Mendoza
August 11, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLENE, I know you will be sad today, Lloyd is watching over you especially right now. We all have our troubles ,but at least you know if you have any God is at your side,your Dad is near too, along with them is your Aunts, Uncle Roger,Uncle Joe, and your cousins that love you. You hang in there baby girl, Debbie and Robbie, and family are always close by, and their sons. If you need me I'll be around. I love all my family unconditionally, their my blood, and I for one try not to forget that. You are very special to me,and always will be. A memory of Lloyd........... He was forgetting the suitcase the night you were born. We (Linda Lee and I ) were there when they left for the hospital. Your Dad was so nervous. Linda and I watched Debbie for Juanita and Lloyd, and she was so sweet. Well Darlene you came out eight pounds and six ounces, very big for such a small lady today. You were beautiful and you are still beautiful. Keep up the good work with your Mom, I'm proud of how you and David take care of her. You all might spoil her a little ,but what's the difference she needs spoiling. Have a very very good day, I know you won't be reading this now, but when you do I hope you enjoy your birthday message. Oh, I must mention we lost another family member Uncle Henry, Maw Maw Lillian's brother. He passed away yesterday. Another very special person in our lives has gone to heaven to watch over us down here. God Bless Aunt Patsy, Phil,Kevin,Keith and Lawrence,and their families. Love always Aunt Barbie
Barbie Mendoza
July 31, 2008
Today is special: Today Mr. Rocco,and Mr. Lloyd, Mrs Norma, Mrs.Lillian, Mr.Lionel, Mrs.JoyAnn, Gordon, Charlie and all the other loved ones we have with us here or in Heaven can celebrate Robbie Lores birthday. I know how old you are Robbie, because today happens to be my godchild's birthday too. Same day same year (your cousin(Laura Estave Bergeron),yes daughter to Uncle Charlie another brother-in -law in heaven that we all miss alot. Debbie take good care of our Robbie today. He deserves the best, well he got it when he married you (truth). I've become so close to you Debbie and Darlene. I've always loved you girls ,but it seems like Lloyd is pushing me closer to both of you. Debbie is my little Tinkerbell and Darlene is my little Friece,(pet name for niece)friend niece, and i'm her Fraunt,get it. Well Robbie look above today and you'll see a rainbow or sunbeams or something that will remind you of your Dad and Mr.Lloyd today. I personally see sunbeams when I think of my beautiful Mother,my dear and beautiful sister JoyAnn,and my Handsome Daddy. So "Happy Birthday" our ("Huggy Bear"), yes Robbie gives nice warm hugs and we all love it, don't we girls. Love,hugs and kisses to a great guy. Love Aunt Barbie,and Uncle Joe
Barbie Mendoza
July 18, 2008
Debbie, this one is for you.......... When you were two years old you had pnemonia.My Momma got sick and couldn't stay with your Mom at the hospital,so I went. I slept on a wooden chair all night long. Juanita got under your oxygen tent with you and slept there. Well the nurse comes in that morning and she had a needle in her hand and you said, "ah dit", alas we knew you were getting better. the Nurse, Juanita,and I laughed so much. You were adorable, you are still adorable, just like your kids and grankids. Lloyd you gave our family the best gift in the world,(your girls). I love both of them so much, and I speak for my sisters too. Memory of Lloyd....... He use to bite his nails alot. Well one day I saw his nails long and asked why he stopped biting his nails, his reply " false teeth" we laughed so much. You see I use to bite my nails too. I just stopped because of Lloyd. I wanted to keep up with him as I always did. You could say I followed in his footsteps. A very good thing, because he was a winner in what ever he did. Love you Lloyd. Love to all Aunt Barbie
Barbie Mendoza
July 16, 2008
Juanita, I just read Lloyd's guest book. Robbie is in San Jose, California at school. He is always studing and working to make a better life for his family. At the rate he is going his children should be millionaire's by the time they are grown, but I know he will see to it that they all have good jobs and make their own money. Robbie, I know you flew to California, but it would have been nice if you could have driven your corvette there.(gas is to high). You are one of my favorite nephew's for so many reason's. Your Dad Mr. Rocco and Mr. Lloyd would be so proud of you going to take another course of school just to make your family have all that they need. You are an inspiration to us all that love you. Robbie,you remind me of my son Joseph. He is raising 2 girls(by himself) and manages to be there for them when they need him,and like you he is always taking classes to better his career. He is the head of the poker room in Tunica, Ms. Of course the girls get to see their Mom(I for one wouldn't have it any other way).That is why my granddaughters are so well adjusted, they are loved by both parents. Well I know Lloyd and Mr.Rocco are very proud of you. Debbie is a lucky lady to have a great guy like you......A memory of Lloyd, We moved to ms. in 1973 and there use to be a dump near by. Well Joe and Lloyd went there one day and Lloyd found watermelon and squash growing.He said "Joe you don't have to go to the store to get fruits and vegetables, all you need to do is go to the dump" we all had a good laugh about that. Lloyd and Joe would love to ride to the dump when they would visit us. We never kept anything from there, but people throw away all kinds of things. I think Lloyd once found a ring there. It was just something for them to do and talk about later, while they played spades with Charlie and one of my sons or daughter. Robbie take care in San Jose, be safe and hurry home. I miss you, just knowing you are not home. Debbie I can hardly wait to see you and Matty when you visit us this week. Little Joe is looking forward to seeing you too. I'll get out some old photos's of all of us for Matthrew to see, and of course take him to see the chickens and ride by Sherry's to see here horses and hugh catfish pond. He will love it just like Lloyd did. Lloyd once almost fell in the pond while fishing by Sherry's, he just laughed. Well Debbie,Darlene,and Juanita love and hugs from Uncle Joe and I...............Love Barbie
Robbie Lore
July 15, 2008
Hey Aunt Barbie, I am in San Jose California right now and its about 8:15 A.M. local time approx 2 hours ahead of you guys..10:00am where yall are... I remember Mr Lloyd telling me stories of the drive in movies that he used to load up his trunk with family and friends and drive in with just him and Ms juanita in the front seatand when the coast was clear everyone else would jump out the trunk and cram into the car and watch the movie. I used to love his stories exspecially about Gulf best electric and New orleans Armature where he was employed in his working days. He used to tell me about the motors he would rewire , some so big that he could stand in them when he did the work, well Mr Lloyed I finally saw that picture of you standing inside that motor doing some work for the first time when the family went through some old stuff,,,,, that was one big motor.I also remember when I started going to various schools for my job so I could advance or whatever,,,,, maybee just learne some new stuff. Mr Lloyd would tell me ,, Robbie take every school they offer you, it can only help in the long run, My Dad would tell me the same thing. Well thats what I did and I spent alot of time gone from my family that me and Debbie was just starting so maybe one day it would pay off. Well it did and I have two great men to thank forthat advise... yall know who I mean. Before My Dad died I would talk to him and let him know my recent plans, things that we had aquired, anything to make him proad of me. Well after he was gone I found my self calling Mr Lloyd and doing some of the same things, Maybe in my mind to let him know that Debbie was being "SPOILED" and well taken care of so he could know that all will be ok (she will love that one).. My Dad was very special to me, when I was a kid my worst nightmare was loosing him, well not only when I was a kid... well Mr Lloyd kind of filled that void for me, now lets face it no one could ever take the place of my Dad, but Mr Lloyd was probably the closest that anyone could have gotten.... well Guess what Mr Lloyd and Dad, I was probably im my early to mid 20's when I began going to those schools for my future plans, now , at the end of this month Ill be 44, and Im sitting here in San Jose california in a hotel room waiting to go to another school that I signed up for.... Boy I guess good advise last a long time... Love you both and miss yall more than you know. Gotta go to class... cant believe im still doing this hahahah
Barbie Lambert,Mendoza
July 10, 2008
Hi, Debbie,Robbie,Darlene, David ,and of course Juanita. This week-end my best friend is going to my daughter's house for a Mendoza reunion. You see she to married a Mendoza,Joe's Brother Jimmy. Catherine Markey is my friend who moved into Lloyd's house, that Lloyd shared with his Mom (Mrs. Norma),she was a good friend of my Mom. Well Markey and Lambert, (that's what we called one another back then because of gym class), will get together sunday and remenise about old times. I'm certain Lloyd's name will come up, because she loved Lloyd too. All the kids in our neighborhood loved Lloyd, Gordon, Charlie,and Cathy's brother-in law Roy. We were younger and we thought they were just so handsome, because they were. Debbie I think you would remember Cathy, she is little Joe's Godmother, and I'am Godmother to her daughter Anna, Uncle Joe is little Jimmy's Godfather and and Joe's brother Jimmy is My Dennis' Godfather, so Lloyd knew Cathy and her entire family really well. Those were the good old days. Cathy and I use to get in Lloyd's trunk to go to the drive-in movies even though we didn't have to. Lloyd made it fun for all of us. Juanita and Lloyd's relationship was like a love story that all the neighborhood enjoyed. I think every girl envied Juanita for having such a good looking man. Well we all got our good looking man in time, but Juanita and Lloyd set the pace. All of us stayed married for forty years are more and that's great. Well Robbie I think your Mom and Dad had a love story like Juanita and Lloyd's, I can tell because of the love I see you have for your Mom and Sister,and Brothers, and of course your Sons,and Granchildren. And Robbie I love how much you loved your Dad, I just wish I could have known him better, Im thankful I get to see your Mother and family when I visit you and Debbie. O.K. I'll write more later. Love Aunt Barbie
Barbie Lambert Mendoza
July 6, 2008
Debbie,Darlene,Robbie,and David, Juanita just left at 2:45 P.M.to go home. We really had a great time. Here are some of the things we did. We met at Dolly's, that's a quick stop by the four way near Aunt Sandra and My house. Then we went to little Charlie's wife's baby shower. Well Debbie you know that, you were there. It was very nice seeing the ultra sound in 3-d. The next day Juanita and I went to Debbie and Robbie's for Matthrew's birthday party. I got to see Ruth Ann, and her husband, Mrs. Ruth, and Beverly and her very sweet mom they call Mee Maw,very funny lady, and of course Ricky, Joshua, Matthrew, Bryce and Calie,and Ricky's girlfriend Lisa, and Debbie and Robbie's friend Mike and girlfriend. What a great day. Robbie showed us some of Lloyd's old lighters, tools,and some of the soldiers and wooden buffalo and other items his dad Mr. Rocco left him. Well we house sat for Tammy while her and her husband Joe and girls went on vacation. Lillian, Juanita, Sandra, and I fed the dogs, parrots,and gold fish in Tammy's beautiful pond Joe built her. We all ate a large seafood basket I got us from Dolly's after we left the shower. Then the days kind of blended together as we rested our tired bones. Then we got the strength to go shopping at wal-mart for the fourth of july. Trevor my grandson went with us and helped. Nee Nee gave him five bucks for helping, he loved it. He loves when my sister's come over, little Troy too. They make it a point to come see their Great Aunt's. We visited Denise and Carl for a little while one day. Juanita got to see Jessica and Joli. Yesterday(saturday) Sandra cooked hamburger steaks here and I made macaroni and cheese and Juanita made the salad. Well we put it up for today, because Tammy and Joe invited us over to eat boiled shrimp, and a shrimp pasta. We all went by Tammy's. Denise, Carl, Joli, Laura, Gene, Sherry, Tommy,T.J., Cody,and Sharlee,and of course Tammy's girls Chelsea, Chastity,and Roni Lynn, and a few of their friends. Lloyd I wish you could have been there with Juanita. She had a great time. We had her walking all over the place. When she gets home she will crash like never before. Oh! I forgot to mention Debbie and Robbie visiting us on the 4th of July in there white corvette convertable. It was a great week, Juanita got to see almost all of her neice's and nephew's and great niece's and nephew's. Oh! by the way Darlene called everyday and night to Check on her Mom. Digit and Dimples miss Juanita almost as much as Darlene. When Juanita called home David pretended to speak spanish like he couldn't understand what Juanita was saying. That was funny. Darlene and David try very hard to keep Juanita happy. Juanita just called to let me know she made it home safe, and said Darlene already has her 70 percent unpacked, and David went to get Juanita some flowers. Love Barbie
Barbara Mendoza
June 30, 2008
Well Debbie, The shower was great ,but you already know that, you were there. When Juanita, Lillian, Sandra and I got to Tammy's we helped Juanita in with her luggage. Well Darlene had her suitcase pack as well as Lloyd would have packed it. She even had a little fan in there for Juanita. This is funny "If you need me just dial, and Darlene gave a strange number," well it was Juanita's number backwards, we really laughed alot about that. While by Debbie and Robbie's I got to see all of Lloyd's old lighters and an antique tool box that Lloyd's Uncle had made, Robbie was so careful going through it to show us the old tools that Lloyd had saved through the years. Robbie I forgot to get you to light up a cigar with Lloyd's Rex lighter , but I did see it in the beautiful case you have the lighter's in. I felt really comfortable at your house Debbie and Robbie, but why wouldn't I ? I love you both and your children. Lloyd would have flipped if he could have met Matt's little girl friend. Bryce and Caile are beautiful. The baby loves her PaPa Robbie so much. She had cake, coke,dip and chips all over her Pa Pa Robbie. He loved every minute of it , And Debbie you were steady taking pictures of this. What great memories you all will have of Matt's 11th birthday party. Well Nee Nee will stay with me for how ever long as she wants to while she is on vacation. I'll show her a great time and will help her with anything she needs help with. I'll see to it that she gets to play penny machines at The Silver Slipper, it's only a 15 minute drive from my house, 5 minutes from Denise and Tammy's houses. Lloyd I wish you were here to , so we could have gone to the casino with you. I remember all the fun you , Juanita , Joe and I use to have going to casino magic. I really missed you alot yesterday while I was at Debbie and Robbie's because I know you would have loved to have been there with Robbie and the rest of your great family..........Well Juanita is still sleeping and Joe's at the doctor's, so I think I'll take my shower and a good cry after writing this. Darlene just called and
I love her, She is special to me because she is so good to her Mom. Juanita's girls are there for Juanita when she needs them. When she calls out to them they "never hesitate" to help her. O.K. love again.....Aunt Barbara
Barbara Mendoza
June 26, 2008
Juanita, Debbie and Darlene, today is June 26th. I'm writing because time passes so fast i want to remember all the good times before i get to an age where i can't remember all the good thimes we all shared. When Mom left for her trip to Vegas, Juanita had a serious gallbladder attack. Well Mom said "you all will do anything to keep me home". Wish it would have work, because that was the last time we saw her. Around that time Lloyd had cousin Richie living next door. Richie had a motor cycle and Lloyd rode it. They were filming his ride and Richies. Well next thing you see on the film is Lloyd all bandaged up especially his face. He wiped out. Luckily he didn't break any bones, just some scratches and bruises. You really have to see the film of Lloyd. You can tell right when he wipes out. He was very daring, like you Debbie(little Sonny). You and Darlene have alot of your dad's traits. ......... Well this week-end Juanita, is coming to spend some time with Sandra, Lillian, and me. We will have fun as always, but there's always that special someone missing and that is my beautiful sister JoyAnn. Without her we really don't have as much fun as we did before. You see we called ourselves "The Big Five". We have felt that way since Momma passed. Daddy remarried and had a whole new family, so we felt like we just had the five of us. Of course we had our children, Thank GOD for them. It kept us focused and a really good reason not to pity ourselves. It still hurts today to think of our dear Mother. It's been 43 years and not one day goes by that we don't think of her smiling face and such a gentle, sweet, kind natured, very loving Lady. I don't know of anyone who could say one bad thing about my Mother. I wish my children could have known her. I think Debbie Darlene,Lilly, and Steven,or the only grandchildren that have a vague memory of her. I hope Bryce remember's Lloyd. Well my family I'll write later. Love and Kisses for all. Aunt Barbie............P.S. See you sunday Debbie, Robbie, Ricky, Joshua, Matt, Lisa, Bryce,Caile, Mrs Ruth, Ruth Ann, and the rest of the family that's going to be there to celebrate Matt's Birthday.
Debbie Lore
June 21, 2008
Well Fathers Day has passed. It seems like this was the first one without you Dad. I couldn’t remember last years. I had to apologize to Robbie, must have forgotten him too last year. Well in honor of you I made your macaroni and cheese. Robbie made a point to say, “Make sure it’s like your dads.” It wasn’t. I also made a roast and like you stuffed the tar out of it. That was good. I think about every time I use one of you little tricks like blowing on the coffee filters, sticking your arm in between he garbage bag and the can to loosen the suction when it was stuck, using the clips from pants hangers to keep things closed. They work. I was remembering all the times you use to slither up the hall on your stomach to scare the heck out of mom. Darlene and I would tell you to do it. It sure was funning hearing her scream “Lloyd are you nuts”
I was helping Robbie with the new vette the other day, you would love it. I was pointing out the little crevasses where dirt was, knowing you would have. I could just here you saying look Robbie you missed here!
I have to laugh every time I think of you, and them cry. I miss you so much. I really hope there’s a heaven so I can see you again. It would really suck if there wasn’t. I love looking at the pictures of you. I do it often. I hope you know how much I loved you. It hurts to think you didn’t. I didn’t say it enough. So to everyone reading this make sure the people you love know it.
I use your velvet shirts as jackets when I’m at school. Its always cold in my class. They don’t always go with what I’m wearing but that’s OK. Just the other day we were talking about the Worlds Fair. We were trying to figure out when it was. Then I remembered I had those Worlds Fair albums you collected.. I got up and got them, sure enough the date was on them. See something you collected came in handy. I’m going to use them in Matt’s room. Were going to decorate it in New Orleans things, using the framed posters that use to be in the den, your albums and LSU.
I wanted to think everyone who has written. It’s been nice reading everything about dad and the family. Especially you Aunt Barbie, I know you’re reading this and of course Robbie. I know you miss dad as much and me. As you can see I’ve sponsored Dad’s page for another year. I just know were going to think of more things to write. Hope to read more later.
Love you all Debbie
Robbie Lore
June 18, 2008
Well Mr Lloyd, its a few days past Fathers Day and I finally got around to the computer. Happy fathers day my friend, and tell my Dad the same. We all learned so much from you two that its sometimes hard to remember.... go figure..... Mr Lloyd I have all your lighters in a nice wall glass case for display, and when people ask me where I got them, I say those were Mr Lloyd's. I remember the old car that Mr Lloyd had , I think it was a fifty buick, black and the interior was redone and looked great, he loved the old car shows and just walking around and looking . Well Mr Lloyd looks like Debbie I have some of the same interest in reference to old car shows. We go to one every first saturday of the month in slidell. We really enjoy just sitting around and seeing the classics. It reminds me of you, and how you would love to be there. OOOHHHH man, I almost forgot, you would love Me and Debbies new toy, its white with no roof...... enouph said, if you were here I know we would be cruising around just having some fun.... I would probably have to come get you every first saturday of the month so you could come with us to the car show. Well gotta go my Friend, work calls again, and remember if you see my Dad tell him Im trying my best to get along without him,,,, Love robbie
barbara lambert,mendoza
June 16, 2008
JUANITA,I just read Lloyd's guest book, and little Gordon wrote something very sweet. I loved his Mom JoyAnn(of course), and his Dad Gordon very much. I'm glad I can share memories with my nieces and nephew's of their parents. I truly loved each Brother-in-law as if they were my own brothers. I've known Lloyd ,Gordon, and Charlie since I was a child. Each brother-in-law brought so much fun and happiness into our lives, especially their children. My sister's were very lucky to find such good men. One of the last memories I have of Gordon, was just before he passed. We all slept by JoyAnn and Gordon's house. All the sister's were there. We split our candies in five portion's and gave Gordon what was left over. As i was leaving his room he said " keep the candy coming". Then Sandra would bring Gordon candy, and then Juanita, and Lillian. He really enjoyed us being there. It was fun to have sleep overs at my sister's houses,and mine. The good thing is all the brother-in-laws enjoyed it too. I guess they got a break from their wives talking. Lloyd, Gordon, Charlie,and Joe all got along great. My Mother loved that ,and all her son-in-laws. Lloyd, Juanita, Gordon, and JoyAnn use to play cards alot. We have family film of a party at Mom's house on West Larverne.Well Gordon was doing the twist and we couldn't tell who he was twisting with, it turned out to be me. Gordon was a soft spoken,kind of shy guy back then so we really loved watching this film. Lloyd took alot of family movies of us all. I hope we can get the film on dvd someday. Well just another good memory of my great family. Good Night my loved ones in heaven, and here.............love Barbie
Gordon Gauthreaux
June 16, 2008
Aunt Barbara, your last entry brought back memories of long ago when the entire family would spend the holidays together bar-b-queing in City Park under the oak trees. I just wanted you to know that I enjoy reading about your memories.
And to Aunt Juanita, Debbie and Darlene it does get easier to cope with missing your loved ones especially on the holidays. It seems over time you start remembering all the little things that made life fun.
BARBIE LAMBERT,MENDOZA
June 15, 2008
HAPPY FATHERS day to all the dad's. To Lloyd, Mr. Rocco and my Daddy, for always being there for your children. Debbie,Darlene, Robbie, and family, it's a special day for us all, I feel like our dad's are right next to us all on this day. What keeps us going is our children, like our Dad's, we are here to guide them in the right direction. Hopefully we do as good a job as our fathers did. Here's a memory of Lloyd........ Juanita and Lloyd use to have a book shelf with all the nursery rhymes for their girls. I would love to read the Hans Christian Anderson books the most. Lloyd also had this antique radio. Well one day i decided to turn it on and listen to it. i thought i broke it and was very upset. I was young and thought Lloyd would get mad at me, boy was i wrong. Lloyd, laughed and said it was ok, that i did not break it, it just wasn't on the right channel. Such a wonderful man. Lloyd's brother Roger is just like Lloyd in so many ways, it's good to see him. I feel Lloyd's presence when Roger is around. Debbie and Darlene, you two must feel that too. Well Lloyd's little girls try to have a good day, and remember he's at your side today and every day. Robbie,God bless you for being there for Juanita, Debbie,and Darlene. And ROBBIE remember your dad is and always will be the strongest force in your life. Teach your boys all that Mr. Rocco and Mr. Lloyd taught you. They will grow up to be great men just like you and your Dad and Lloyd. i love you all Aunt Barbie
barbie mendoza
June 13, 2008
Debbie and Darlene, sunday is Father's Day, the second one without your dad. Each year it gets a little easier to handle. Paw Paw Lionel,my Daddy has been gone 13 years now and it still hurts knowing i'll never see his silly grin, or his funny, witty self. He loved his children and grandchildren very much.He made sure our Mother had every new appliance or T.V. that ever came out. We were one of the first families to have a color t.v. not that we were any richer then other families,it was just the way he was.
Very protective of his girls, and our Mother. The only time we had it hard around daddy, is when we started liking boys. He didn't want to let his little girls go, just like Lloyd felt about you two. Ok. another memory of Lloyd. We would give bar b.q.'s in our back yard, Lloyd would always think of some game to play. We would pitch cards into a baseball cap to see who got the most in, or throw a ball into the garbage can from across the yard, or play password, my grandmother and grandfather like that one, my Aunt Alwilda and Uncle Ralph liked password too. We would play that at city park a lot. We also threw a baseball to one another. Daddy always had baseball gloves. He played first baseman on Uncle George's team. He hardly ever missed getting someone out at first base.We loved to go to his games. Momma would sit in the bleachers, and we would run around playing with all our cousins and other kids. But when it was Daddy's turn to bat we would stop and watch. He was a good ball player. I'll write more sunday. love Aunt Barbie..........Robbie a special prayer from Juanita and I to Mr. Rocco this Father's day, I really didn't realize how close it was to Father's Day that you lost your Dad. Feel him with you that day, for he is right there, in your heart.
barbie mendoza
June 10, 2008
Juanita, Debbie and Robbie,Darlene and David, Ricky,and Lisa, Jousha, Mattrew,Bryce and beautiful little Cailie, Lloyd's only granddaughter. I have another very nice memory of Lloyd, I'd like to share at this time. We would buy crabs to boil, Lloyd ate a crab the way you are suppose to eat it. The fat in the shell the fat off the inside the crab,well Juanita and her sister's were thinking it was nasty to eat the fat so Lloyd wouldn't eat it either. He did that for us because he knew we didn't like it. I say what a wonderful man for changing his ways just for us. there wasn't anything in this whole wide world he wouldn't do for all of us, i guess that's why we all loved him so much. Our other Brother-in-laws were great to us too. They were all such wonderful men,especially to our Mother, the beautiful LILLIAN ELIZABETH LAMBERT, the greatest mom in the world, of course that's my mom so i shall say it for eternity. Robbie i didn't forget about Mr. Rocco i said a prayer the day you lost him. He will always remain your best friend. I'm so glad you have three handsome sons for you to love like your father loved you. Debbie and Darlene i love you girls as if you were mine for alot of reasons, but having Juanita and Lloyd as your parents is all i have to say. So today and always remember the love Lloyd gave us all, and times will get better for all of us. love Aunt Barbie
barbara mendoza
June 5, 2008
juanita, the 4th is finally over. i always remember each and every day of momma's passing. i hope it's getting a little easier for you and your girls. Lloyd my brother i miss you and your smiling face and your special kiss. we all new we would get one when we saw you. well i'll write later. i love you Lloyd,your baby sister barbie
Robbie Lore
June 2, 2008
Hey Mr Lloyd, its me again. In seven days my Dad will be gone for 5 years. I cant believe its been so long. Everything I did in life, all my good and bad dealings, I would call my Dad and either let him know what I did, what I got or what I was experiencing. Its so hard loosing a loved one that is close to you. Me and my Dad were so close it hurts to even think about him sometimes. I wish I had him for just five more minutes so I could talk to him or hug him and say those things to each other that we used to say. Well Mr Lloyd give my Dad a big hug and kiss for me, because I cant anymore and I miss that more than anything. When my Dad had passed away I called Mr Lloyd and talked to him , I told him that I just wish I could have had five more minutes with my Dad, well Mr Lloyd you can see now how that hasnt changed. When my Dad died alot of me died with him, when Mr Lloyd died there went some more of me. I miss you guys more than anyone could possibly know. I find myself typing things on here that I dont ussually say, I guess thats good, it dosnt feel good but what the hell. Well, when the ninth of June at 4:34 P.M. comes around Ill probably be typing again, who knows maybee not!!! well Mr Lloyd and Dad, gotta go to work, talk to you soon...... Robbie
barbara mendoza
May 31, 2008
Juanita,Debbie, Darlene, today is 41 years we lost Momma. There's not a day goes by for 41 years that I haven't thought about her. You all will do the same for Lloyd. Without fail i remember everyday from the time she left for her trip for vegas with her Mother, Father, Brother, and sister-in- law. They started out on May 25th and we got word Momma was sick in Arizona on May 29th, well she passed on may 31st, We all waited for her to get home. Lloyd was very broken hearted as we all were, but remember he was Sonny to her, and he took it very hard. Well after waiting all the way to the 3rd of june for Momma's wake and June 4th for her burial, we were all very very sad and cried alot.
We would go by Daddy's alot to visit him. Lloyd and Juanita lived in the front part of
the two houses Daddy had built, so we got to see alot of Lloyd and Juanita which helped us all get through a really hard time. I was 7 months along with my daughter Denise. Momma never got to see her, but Lloyd and Juanita, Joyann and Gordon ,Sandra and Charlie, and Lillian and Pat, Daddy and of course Joe helped me through it.
To all of my love ones in heaven thank you for being there when I needed you, and thank you for being in heaven to look over all of us down here. Please keep the little ones safe. Love you Lloyd. A special love for my beautiful Mother ,I miss her so much after all these years. Love Barbie your baby and Lloyd's baby sister-in law
barbie mendoza
May 25, 2008
Lloyd this is juanita i never knew how much i loved you, until God took you with him.i know we'll be together again one day. and i know i'll get one of your special kisses. Lloyd you would be very proud of me, i'm hanging in there for our girls,grandkids, greatgrand kids. you were right Robbie has been there for me when ever i needed him . he truly loved you, and i think he loves me as well. it hurts to do my work in the den because you are not in your chair. i miss you everyday,you were my life, soul, my sweetheart. love you always your sweetheart juanita
barbie mendoza
May 21, 2008
Juanita, i just read what Robbie wrote about Mothers day. I always knew Robbie loved Lloyd, just how much i found out today when i read his letter to Lloyd in his guess book. i am still crying as i type this. Lloyd you were so fortunate to have a son-in-law like Robbie. i think i'm beginning to have a special bond with him because of you. Robbie is like having you around. He could have been your son, but of course Robbie had a Dad just like you Lloyd, Mr. Rocco. He sure raised fine sons and a daughter Ruth Ann, she's so very sweet. Mrs. Ruth is a fine lady, I know Lloyd loved being around Mrs. Ruth and Mr. Rocco, he always had very nice things to say about them. Robbie, one of these days i'm going to stop in at your house and have a puff of your cigar that you light with the lighter of rex that Darlene gave you that she found with all of Juanita and Lloyd's things stored under the carport,of course i've never smoked, but i will take apuff for Lloyd. Lloyd must be so proud up there that you have that, he truly loved you. Well Debbie and Robbie keep up the good work with Lloyd's grandsons , greatgrandson,and greatgrandauthger. Juanita and Darlene you two are doing great, i'm so glad. Well i love you all and pray for all of us all the time. Love you Barbie
Robbie Lore
May 18, 2008
Yesturday, we went to the house to visit Ms Juanita for mothers day and give her the presents we got her. After some visiting we all started the dreaded task of going through some of the items that were still covered up outside left from the storm. Mr. Lloyd we went through some of the old stuff that was left under the carport after the storm. David did a great job at covering and preserving all the personnal items. We found alot of items that Ms Juanita and Darleen had thought they lost. It felt real good to see some of the treasures that Mr Lloyd had collectec through the years. I remembered everyone of them, because he showed them all to me one time or another, or ever more than that. It brought back some good memories but was very hard to do in the same moment. We lauphed, cried and just thought as we went through some of the boxes and bags. We were able to find some old items for Ms juanita that belonged to , I believe she said Grandma Ratika. A large dark stoned brouch in paticular. Ms Juanita was truly excited to see this piece. We found pictures, puzzles, and items thought to be lost forever, I cant remember seeing the three of them so happy since Mr Lloyd has been gone. Mr Lloyd had this REX lighter that he loved and I admired for a long time, I once asked him if he ever gets rid of that lighter I would love to have it. It has a picture of rex, kinda beat up and it also can be wound up and plays a tune like an old jewelry box. well toward the end of the day darleen walks out of the sliding glass door and hold out a small black jewelry bag and sais, id like you to have this,,, I asked her what it was , she said open it, well when I did and saw that lighter I almost died. It was the REX lighter. It was so hard to try and compose myself and not get emoitional and get Darleen upset. She has no idea what that lighter will mean to me. Thanks Darleen, I will treasure that thing til the day I die. How you knew that i wanted that thing Ill never know.... I gues my buddy and your Dad told you, without you even knowing..... well I got it mr Lloyd and every time I smoke a cigar it will be like we are having one together. I didnt want to get into all of that mushy stuff at the house about this lighter because I wanted it to be a good day andd not a sad one..... well anyway we all had a great day and a good time remenicing about all the stuff, we also found a nive picture of Aunt barbie, Uncle Joe, Juanita and Lloyed on some 4 wheelers. I dont know where it was taken but it was a fine picture of all of yall. Do you remember the one aunt Barbie, well if not Debbie is going to post it along with several others very soon in the photo section here so you guys can see some of the pictures we found. I finnally went into the shed, looked around and left everything just like it was. I did make one change, we found a statue of the falstaff king and the old bottle that mr Lloyd had, I put it in the shed looking out into the yard so Lloyd could see him when he visits. We also found a picture of Mr Lloyd approximately 5 hours before he passed according to Darleen who had taken the picture. I really could not make up my mind if I wanted to keep a copy of it. I can honestly say that Mr Lloyd has looked better,,, but I kept it anyway, go figure. Well mr Lloyd I know you had a great time with us yesturday looking at all the memobelia of your life, gotta go for know, getting tired and talk to yo soon. Love Robbie.
barbara lambert,mendoza
May 9, 2008
debbie, darlene, sunday is mother's day. Lloyd would be getting juanita flowers are something special. i know you will all be together sunday so feel Lloyd's presence while together , for he will be with you all that day as always. he was good to his mom and my mom on mothers day. if one of his sister-in-laws would call that day he would wish us a happy mothers day. another memory....... Lloyd use to bowl in a league and i got to go with him and juanita. well lloyd was a good bowler. i didn't get to go many places after dark, but after Lloyd and juanita got married we use to get to go places with them. so Lloyd treated us to the biggest hamburger i've ever seen. we were not big eaters back then. he would also take us to the zoo or to the beach to ride the rides or just to go swimming. we always did something fun. i use to love it when we went to play putt putt. it was just old plain putt putt, not the fancy stuff they have today. Lloyd was good at that too. Lloyd was just a perfectionest, he did eveything well. he would always have his tongue out when he worked on projects. my son joe is the same way, with his tongue when he works on something. ok love ya !Lloyd.............barbie
susan murphy
May 6, 2008
Well, it has been a year since Mr. Lloyds passing. Yesterday was also my Parents 52nd Anniversary and although we had a happy day yesterday we also remembered Mr. Lloyd. I can still remember his smiling face. I have many childhood memories of Mr Lloyd, Ms. Juanita and handing out with Debbie and Darlene. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Sue
barbie mendoza
May 6, 2008
dear debbie and darlene, when you two were babies your dad use to hold yall on his shoulders for the parades. then he would put yall in the ladder he made for debbie, and then he enlarged it when darlene came along. you girls were watched very well by both your mom and dad. and all your aunts, and maw maw lillian and paw paw lionel. aunt alwilda(aunt wooda)and uncles roland, ralph, henry,wesley,richard ,roger,would all stand on the backs of the ladder when ever they were at the parades with us. lloyd would film the parades. he would film mostly of the family, but he made sure he got the the pretty girls marching. he loved to see beautiful ladies. he once said"juanita looked liked ginger rogers"in case you don't know who she was i'll tell you. she use to dance with fred astaitie, the best dancers our generation would know. well lloyd your juanita is still beautiful and when we get to heaven we can all dance together. maybe in heaven we can all dance really well. we miss you still, i know robbie is surely missing you. i'm proud of him, he didn't think he could get through writing in this guest book but he did ,and lloyd it's because you and his dad inspired him.LLOYD and ROCCO two good men in heaven on our side guiding their grandchildren and children to do well. well lloyd i love you and will write more . debbie has kept your guest book open another year. debbie and robbie would like to hear from others who loved lloyd as we did and the stories they have of him we can remember. so start writing people. i have a lot more to write but i won't today,i'll give it a rest for now. LOVE BARBIE
Robbie Lore
May 6, 2008
Well today is May 6th, the day after the annivesary of your passing Mr. Lloyd. Can you believe it, it has allready been a year. I remember alot of things about my friend, but one kinda stands out in my mind. Well you decided to stay at my house during Katrina, I was on the phone with you at around 9:20 A.M. you were talking as if nothing was going on, you began to tell me that one of my back yard trees had just went down, and then the other, I asked if you were ok and the phone went dead. Well the day had gone by and we could not contact you, as we began to see reports of the storm and its path and destuction. Josh and I got into the car and drove from Shreveport where we had evacuated to . When we got near our home we began to really see the damage. The whole drive down Me and Josh talked like we normally do, but when we got coser to home the inside of the car became very silent as we viewed the streets and homes in our area. When we got home we found no one there but a note on a small piece of paper from Mr Lloyd stating that he, darleen had Gary had went to a evacuation shelter in Pearle river. Well Me and Josh then headed to the center and walked around asking for the where abouts of our family. When Josh and i walked through the door of the room that Mr Lloyd was in, when he saw us his face went to a huge smile and he just kinda pointed at us as if to say, man Im glad to see yall. Josh and I talk about that moment often. Well just wanted to share that with you guys on a not so happy day. Talk to ya soon Mr Lloyd.
barbara lambert mendoza
May 5, 2008
juanita, lloyd was your "young love"since you had your "sixteen candle" birthday, and now he is your "special angel" so always "say a little prayer for him". "through the years" you always did "stand by your man". you two "let the good times roll". "you were the sunshine of our lives", that's why "i'll always love you". you can't "make the world go away", but you can get it off your shoulder by letting all of us "walk through this world with you". "love is a many splended thing", and you and lloyd had that special bond that a lot of couples didn't. so "i'll be seeing you" soon. love you all, barbie and joe
barbie lambert,mendoza
May 5, 2008
Juanita,today is the day you lost your "young love", your "special angel" you deserve alot of "respect" for for being with Lloyd "through the years" so just remember what makes that little old ant think he can move that rubbertree plant "high hopes" so remember "i will always love you". love barbie i love all of you juanita, debbie ,darlene,robbie, ricky, joshua, matt, bryce and cailie. and Lloyd "you aint heavy you're my brother"
barbara lambert, mendoza
April 23, 2008
Today is Lloyd and Juanita's anniversary. It was 48 years ago today that ,Lillian, JoyAnn, Sandra, and I (Barbie) stood in their wedding. We all had on pretty blue dresses made by my cousin Gary and Marks Grandmother Mrs. Noto made for us. She also made Juanita's wedding gown. The dresses were beautiful. Juanita and Lloyd were stunning that day. Momma and Daddy looked great too. And all the Groomsmen looked good too. At the reception I pulled the ring out of the cake. I was thirteen and had no idea what that meant. It was a great day for us all. So happy anniversary Lloyd in heaven, and Juanita down here for such a long and happy life with Lloyd. Debbie and Darlene, I for one am so glad your mom and dad met and married and had two beautiful neice's for me to love. I'm sure that goes for my other sister's as well. love barbara
Robbie Lore
April 21, 2008
This morning I got up at 5:30 A.M. just like i do every morning to go to work. Well i went out and watered my plants and let the dogs out. When I was finished I went to make some coffee. Well as im struggling to get the coffee filters serparated I remembered what Mr Lloyed had told me one time. he told me if you ever struggle getting those darn coffee filters seperated just blow real hard on one of the edges and they will separate on there own and you will be ready to make your coffee. Well I just kind of nodded and told him, Oh c'mon Mr Lloyed that doesnt work and we kind of laughed and went on with our buisness. Well this morning Im standing in my pantry wondering, Ok here is my chance to find out if that will work. I blew real hard along the edge of the filters and I just kinda laughed as the filters came apart and I was able to grab one and go about my coffee making. I sure wish you were here to have one with me Mr Lloyed. So crazy a sit may sound I made an extra cup and left it on the counter for him and went about my buisness. When I returned to the cup it was still there and kinda cold. well Im sure he has pools of black coffee where ever he is for him and my Dad... just thought Id share that today....Talk to you soon Mr Lloyd.
barbara lambert,mendoza
April 19, 2008
juanita, darlene, debbie. lloyd was and is still in a lot of family members thoughts, and prayers. juanita your daughters are very special to me. lloyd would be so proud of both of them right now. debbie for passing her exam to become a teacher for children with autisum(she got a corvette from robbie for that) great guy that robbie, and darlene for being there for you when you need her. i spent a week with you juanita, and darlene treated me like a queen. she cooked, cleaned, did all of the house work just so i could work for your judges for you. darlene's fiance david really helps you all in a very good and needed way. he was so nice to me. he's a very good man and darlene and you are lucky to have him around to help you now that our lloyd is not there. my dear sister joy ann's son gordon is a special man he likes to read my messages about lloyd. i love him so much for that. i sure would be writing about joyann, gordon, and charlie if they had a guest book open like lloyd has. i have so many great memories of gordon. aunt sandra and i yelled out our phone number to a car full of boys, and that is how joyann met gordon,i still remember the number, and i went to school with charlie's nephew's. i knew charlie before sandra did. joe knew charlie before i knew joe. so you see we all go back a long way. i loved my brother- in -laws since i was nine, eleven, and twelve years old. each had a special place in my heart. my momma loved lloyd, gordon, and charlie like they were the son's she never had. lloyd and all the other brother-in-laws were pallbearers for momma, and my cousin larry lambert was the sixth pallbearer, joe and pat (keith's dad) were the other pallbearers. lloyd, gordon, charlie, pat, joe and larry hold a special place in juanita, lillian, joyann, sandra, and barbie's heart for being so good to our mom. well juanita i know how much we all loved one another, but things change when you loose someone special and we have had our share of some of the best people i've ever met in my life. i'll keep praying for all our love ones we have lost and pray for all of us still here, to keep us safe, happy and well. to all lloyd's neice's and nephew's good luck and i love you all. love barbie
barbie lambert mendoza
April 12, 2008
this week i'm going by your mother's house debbie. i'm going to be working for her. your mom and dad's anniversary is coming up on the 23rd. and i know she will be sad. i hope i can cheer her up some. lloyd, was a very lucky man to have a beautiful wife,and two very talented daughters, not to mention how beautiful they are. debbie and darlene both picked upped lloyd's talent for being artistic. darlene decorates so pretty, she should have her own hobby store. and debbie can do just about anything she puts her mind too. of course she has a good man behind her.(robbie). darlene decorates the house so beautiful on all the holidays, i think it helps her and juanita, debbie and the rest of the family feel a little bit like lloyd is there. ricky knowing that lloyd had you and josuha and matt for his grandsons made him feel special, because you are all good guys. bryce and cailie will only remember what they here about lloyd. but ricky, josh ,and matt will remeber him i'm sure. lloyd use to love to play a game we called naming the stars by their intials. so one time he gave us the intials j. f. we could not figure out who it was . he loved every minute it took for us to try to figure this one out. well we never did so he finally told us.( jose ferrer). very good one don't you think. only lloyd could have come up with a brain teaser like that. we were at a parade and it was raining and we were sitting in the car waiting for the rain to stop and playing this game. never an idle moment with lloyd. his brain was always ticking, thinking of something to stump you with. we loved it. well try to remember the 23rd for juanita i think it would have been there 48th anniversary. love you guys.........aunt barbie
Robbie Lore
April 11, 2008
Dear aunt Barbie, I love seeing the things you remember about Mr Lloyd. I did indeed love him and miss him more than anyone realizes. I have been so busy with work and life in general, some of the simple pleasures I love have been put aside for obvious reasons. I often think of Mr Lloyd and realize I didnt have a whole lot of time to morne his passing at that time. I think its hitting me know that Frankies Buddy and My friend are no longer here. I just hope that He and my Dad are having a ball wherever this life takes us after its our time. For Mr Lloyd I think it would be a world of harbor frieght store and garage sales, this way he could bargain some good deals for himself. Also I think he would love knowing that his family is taking the days one day at a time handling the situations that once was his responsibility. Well Mr Lloyd I sit here thinking of you and I cry like a young boy that has lost one of his favorite toys. Maybee one day I can finish typing one of these things without a roll of papper towels,, who knows???? Aunt Barbie thanks for sharing all the times that You and Mr Lloyd have had,,,, its great reading for so many people...... Ok Mr Lloyd I gotta get to work now so I will catch you later and good shopping to ya!!!! Talk to you soon.
barbie mendoza
April 7, 2008
this is a real thing lloyd loved . charlton heston movies. lloyd loved bibical movies. i have a few he taped for me. well lloyd you have one more good guy up there with you. maw maw lillian and paw paw lionel are up there with you lloyd talking to charlton heston right now. if that's the way heaven goes. miss you lloyd. debbie,robbie,and family i must be driving you all crazy with all my letters about lloyd. i just want you all to know (i think you already do) how much lloyd was appreciated and loved by his family and friends, lord knows how much yall loved him, especially you robbie, which makes me think the world of you. your sons will grow up to be fine men because of you, your dad,and lloyd. i believe that with all my heart. of course debbie is a strong force in their lives as well. love you guys.............aunt barbie
BARBARA MENDOZA
April 1, 2008
IT'S APRIL FOOLS DAY. ONE OF LLOYDS FAVORITE DAYS. HE WAS GOOD AT FOOLING US ALL ON THIS DAY. I CAN'T QUITE REMEMBER ALL THE DIFFERENT THINGS HE WOULD PRANK US WITH, I JUST KNOW HE DID IT WELL, LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE HE DID. ROBBIE, RICKY, JOSH, AND MATT I'M SO GLAD LLOYD HAD YOU ALL IN HIS LIFE. HE DESERVED EVERYONE OF YOU. YALL WERE SO GOOD TO HIM, HE WAS A PROUD FATHER, FATHER-IN- LAW, PAW PAW, BROTHER AND UNCLE,HUSBAND, SON, AND FRIEND TO MANY. I'M SURE HE IS STILL MISSED ALOT BY ALL OF YOU. BECAUSE I SURE DO MISS HIM, EVEN IF I DIDN'T SEE HIM EVERYDAY. I KNOW HE'S WATCHING OVER US, I FEEL IT. THINGS ARE GOING TO GET BETTER FOR ALL OF US WITH LLOYD IN HEAVEN WATCHING OVER ALL OF US DOWN HERE. SO UNTIL WE SEE HIM AGAIN I'LL CLOSE WITH THREE WORDS (LOVE YA! LLOYD).......BARBIE..... P.S. LLOYD WOULD BE SO PROUD OF JUANITA. SHE WORKS HARD AT HER JOB AND, SHE IS HOLDING IN THERE FOR HERSELF AND HER FAMILY. SHE IS STRONGER THEN ME. I'M NOT QUITE SURE WHAT I WOULD DO IN HER SITUATION. HOPE I'M HALF AS STRONG AS SHE IS..........LOVE AGAIN BARBIE
barbie mendoza
March 17, 2008
happy birthday debbie, if you get two happy birthday's from me ,it's because i think i messed up the first one. well this is how proud i am of Lloyd's little girl. you graduated high school, you graduated the police academy, you married a terrific guy. whom we all love and think the world of. Lloyd loved Robbie like a son. you had three handsome sons, and two beautiful grandchildren, you opened up a nursery for babies, and did very well at that, and now just when we think you might take a break you become a teacher for children with artisum, is there nothing you can't do little ( SONNY), your mom is a very proud mother . you get some smarts from her too. she still works hard, even with her ailments. so debbie you are a great daughter that any dad could be proud of . but Lloyd Labit got to have that privelege. and i can say it too , because you're my very up beat, bubbly, sweet, highly intelligent niece, you make us all proud. love you deb...........aunt barbie p.s. uncle joe thinks the world of you , as he did your dad
barbie mendoza
February 7, 2008
Dear DEB, it did get to me. i can't help but write all i know about your dad. he was so special in my life. i would always try to out do him in games, drawings ,puzzles. never could out do him though. the painting of the last supper we did when i was a teenager was pretty good , but your dad's was beautiful. my red bird i drew was almost as good as your dad's. when i was young about ten or eleven i would love to do everything your dad did. he inspired me. once when i had growing pains in my legs, Lloyd and his friend(can't remember his name)massaged my legs for me, mom and dad were glad they did that. it made my legs feel so much better. it was my calves that hurt. well another story was when your mom and dad brought me to see (The man who shot liberty valence, starring you guessed it JOHN WAYNE. but the big surprise is when we got home they had a suprise party for me.and i really was surprised. i think Lloyd and my Momma made me love JOHN WAYNE so much. i loved country music just like you ,because of Momma and Sonny. oh how my Mom loved your dad.We all did. face it how could anyone not love Lloyd. well enough for today just a little more memory of a great man. love, Lloyd's favorite sister-in law, or i should say sister, because he was like my older brother. love Aunt Barbie .p.s. see you all saturday
Debbie Lore
February 6, 2008
Ok, guess it time I said something. I’ve tried many times, couldn’t see through the tears to finish. If Robbie can do I can.
Not to long ago Josh learned how to tear a telephone book apart. He was so excited. After showing me he walked off and was looking around. I asked he what was he looking for and he replied a phone. As he said it he looked down shaking his head and said “This Sucks”. He was going to call his pawpaw to tell him what he learned and realized he was gone. Dad loved to play those mind games on everyone. Sorry I had to tell Josh pawpaw already knew how to do it, to his response
Is there anything he didn’t know how to do? I don’t think so.
A few months later Matt was helping me wrap Christmas presents. While I was on the computer he would come and show me the present and ask can I wrap this one. I'd tell his yes and after he would ask who was it for so he could write out the tag. After about the sixth one he showed me a present and asked who is this one for. Tears filled my eyes as it was a metal puzzle I had gotten for my dad a few months before he passes. When I told Matt, his little eyes filled up and he walked off. He returned later with the present wrapped, tag said Pawpaw Lloyd ribbon and bow on it. He put it under the tree with the rest of the presents. I still have it wrapped. I’m going to save it. I'll give it to him when he’s older and tell his this story. I want to see if he can put it together. Bet he can’t
Aunt Barbie,
A special thanks for all the stories and beautiful comments. I really enjoy reading them late at night when no one can see crying. They bring back so many memories. I hope this one from me gets you the way yours get me.
I Love You,
Deb
barbie mendoza
February 5, 2008
juanita, debbie,darlene, and the rest of the family. this day was always special for lloyd . he loved mardi gras. he would always catch the most beads and spears and you name it , he caught it . i think mardi gras was his favorite holiday. i remember him making a ladder for sandra, linda lee, diane and i to sit in while the parade rex passed. he saved beads for years and if you liked a special pair of beads he would give them to you. he loved catching the doubloons,especially king rex doubloons. lloyd, daddy and uncle roland use to stand on the back of the ladders to keep us safe. that's how young i was when lloyd was in our family. deb, i was only eight when i met your father. my best friend moved in the house that your dad and grandmother norma moved out of. just a little imformation i thought you might like hearing. love you all, barbie. miss lloyd very much, even though i didn't see him everyday, i just miss knowing he's not here. but at least we know he is in heaven. love barbie
Robbie Lore
February 4, 2008
Dear Mr. Lloyd, Believe it or not this is the first time I am able to sit and type you something without crying. I sit here and think about our adventures through life that we shared, the good and bad. I think about my Dad and the times we shared. I cared and respected you more than you know Mr. Lloyd. You had a heart of gold and always had something good to say... no, matter how badly the situation. The trait I admired most about you, is that no matter what kind of argument, disagreement, or problem we had,,,, when you would say it was over,,, "IT WAS OVER" no grudges, no hard feelings,, no nothing, just back to normal as if nothing happened. I wish I had that trait, maybe one day...... I do miss you Mr. Lloyd and I wish I could have done more for the situation to help....The last time I talked to you,,, you asked me for a favor, and I am doing my best to keep it.... I hope I’m helping you rest now.... I and Josh often tell friends and family of a visit us three had to Harbor Freight Tools. You were looking at some stuff on the other side of the store while I and josh were together looking at other tools. Well out of the blue you called out "ROBBIE COME SEE THIS" from clear across the store... everyone looked and just kind of giggled at Me and Josh's response,,,, we then walked over to you and checked out what the item was,,, it was hilarious,,,,,, just one of many funny stories and times we shared..... We all miss you Mr. Lloyd, we all miss you allot, but I know your resting now and that was long overdue... you were a good man and great father in law..... I think about you often, Robbie
P.S. as far as being able to write you something without crying,,,, well I'll have to retract that statement for now!!
BARBIE MENDOZA
January 31, 2008
TODAY IS LLOYD'S BIRTHDAY. I WROTE YESTERDAY THINKING IT WAS THE 31ST OF JANUARY.(SORRY)MEMORY IS GETTING BAD. JAUNITA, DEBBIE, ROBBIE, RICKY, JOSHUA, MATTHEW, DARLENE,BRYCE,AND CAILIE,MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU ALWAYS. HERE'S ANOTHER LITTLE TID BIT ABOUT LLOYD I WANT YOU ALL TO REMEMBER. LLOYD WOULD ALWAYS WASH HIS CAR IN OUR DRIVEWAY, AND AUNT SANDRA AND I WOULD WATCH FROM THE WINDOW. HE WAS SUCH A FINE LOOKING MAN AND LOOKED LIKE A BODY BUILDER IN HIS SWIMMING TRUNKS. WE WOULD GIGGLE BECAUSE WE WERE NOT USE TO SEEING A MAN WITH SWIMMING TRUNKS ON. DAD WAS VERY PRIVATE ABOUT THINGS LIKE THAT, NO CURSING,SWEARING,AND HE ALWAYS HAD PAJAMAS ON,SO TO SEE LLOYD IN HIS SWIMMING TRUNKS WAS EXCITING FOR US (HEE HEE). HE WAS A HUNK. OK LOVE YOU ALL AND AS ALWAYS WE KEEP LLOYD AND ALL OF YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. LOVE BARBIE
barbara mendoza
January 30, 2008
Today is Lloyd's birthday, Sandra would always sing happy birthday to LLOYD in the way Marilyn Monroe sang it to John kennedy. He loved it. I sent Lloyd a card last year, this year i'll wish him happy birthday from my heart. Juanita,Debbie, i know you miss Lloyd with all your heart, we all do ,so we love yall and pray for you all in all of our prayers. love you NEE NEE......barbie
barbara mendoza
January 2, 2008
it's a new year and i hope it's better for all of us,we have all been through alot of grief,and it's time to try to start the new year with faith, and hope for a brighter new year. love as always barbie and joe
barbara mendoza
December 22, 2007
today is december 22nd and i'm thinking of all the good christmas
parties we had by momma's house, daddy would also give such nice parties. one of the brother-n-laws would always dress as santa. lloyd was a good santa. i remember each brother-n -law being santa.well all of momma's grandchildren loved it. lloyd would film each one of us going up to santa. debbie and darlene you all were dressed like little beautiful baby dolls. your mom and dad got yall so many gifts, and, the other grandkids too. i think lloyd loved being santa more than the other brother-in -laws. all the kids would dance with the other grandkids. it was warm and cozy by yall's maw maw's house.your maw maw and paw paw loved each one of you so much.well debbie,darlene, and juanita,try to have a good christmas, knowing lloyd is watching from above with all the others who we loved dearly.. love barbie and family. love love love yall.
.barbie mendoza
December 2, 2007
JUANITA, THE REASON I SIGN LLOYD'S GUESS BOOK ALL THIS TIME IS 1ST, BECAUSE DEBBIE HAS KEPT IT OPEN TILL JUNE,8TH 2008, SECOND I WANT HER TO HAVE MEMORIES OF HER FATHER THAT I REMEMBER. I HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES OF GORDON, CHARLEY, LLOYD, MOMMA, DADDY, AND MY DEARLY MISSED JOY ANN. MY SISTER WHOM WE ALL LOVED SO MUCH. SO UP THERE IN HEAVEN I HOPE YOU'RE WATCHING OVER US ALL. ESPECIALLY THE GRANDBABIES FROM THE YOUNGEST TO THE OLDEST. WE LOVED YOU ALL AND WILL GO ON MISSING YOU ALL TILL WE SEE YOU ALL AGAIN. WE WILL BE STRONG FOR OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. LOVE AUNT BARBIE, AUNT SANDRA , AUNT LILLIAN, UNCLE JOE, UNCLE CHUCK,UNCLE ROGER
barbara mendoza
December 1, 2007
Juanita,Debbie,Darlene,and all of Lloyd's beloved Grandchildren,son-in-laws, great grandchildren, dearest friends, Roger,Ann, and family, and your sisters-in laws Lillian, Sandra, Barbie,brothers-in-laws Joe and Chuck. All of Lloyds niece's and nephews. We will all miss Lloyd more then ever doing the Christmas holidays. He was so spirited and happy around Christmas, hiding santa claus' all around the den for us to find. stringing lights on his house so neat and never getting upset with tangled lights. He would do anything to put a smile on your face.He loved his sweetheart for more then 50 years,and his girls. Was very proud of his grandson's, and loved Robbie like a son. He also got to see his great grandson Bryce and great granddaughter Cailie.He waited to see her. I'm glad he got to see her even for a short time. Lloyd loved his brother so much , i've seen him kiss Roger on the lips, but then again Lloyd kissed us all on the lips. He wasn't afraid to show his love. the world has lost a one of a kind, that can never be replaced in our hearts. love and utmost respect barbie, sandra, lillian,
barbara mendoza
November 23, 2007
juanita, debbie, darlene, robbie, ricky, josh, matthrew, bryce, and cailie, today is thanksgiving and i know its' hard for all of you. especially you juanita. lloyd use to help you so much on the holidays. i know he was there in spirit with you all. just as i know gordon and my beautiful sister joyann, were with their kids, and charlie with sandra and her kids. love all of you, and i truly miss all my brother-in-laws, and my dear sister joy. debbie and darlene take good care of your mom she really needs to be looked after really well. she misses lloyd and is getting more and more depressed and a little forgetful. i think that will pass as time goes on. love yall. aunt barbara
barbie lambert mendoza
November 1, 2007
Juanita, Debbie, Darlene, Robbie, Ricky, Joshua, Matthew. i hope it's getting a little easier for you all. I know you all still miss Lloyd alot. i think of him often, as i do my other Brother- in - law's, and Momma and Daddy, and of course my dear sister Joy Ann. lord know's how much we all we miss her. well i love all of you, and had to let Lloyd know how much i still and will always miss him. he was the greatest.
barbie mendoza
October 1, 2007
Well it's been five months now, and Lloyd's name comes up all the time around my house.We will always miss him , but it seems like the first year is the hardest. Well Deb, Darlene, and Juanita all's i can write is how much we miss and will always love Lloyd. love Barbie and Joe
joseph mendoza
September 17, 2007
Debbie, Darlene,.... lil Joe, wanted you to know how often he thinks about your dad. Your dad worked with Joseph on his bread route for awhile, they became very very close, more like good friends then uncle and nephew. We all still miss and think about Lloyd often. love aunt barbara
barbie lambert,mendoza
August 28, 2007
Robbie, Ricky, Joshua, and Matthew. Just wanted to say how much we all know how much you all loved Lloyd. It was wonderful to have him our lives. He's with God now, But he'll always be in our hearts. love you all. Aunt barbie
barbie mendoza
August 28, 2007
Debbie, Darlene, and Juanita just another reminder of how much we all love and miss Lloyd. He is always in my prayers, and our hearts. love barbie
barbara lambert mendoza
August 11, 2007
juanita, debbie, darlene, i know today would be a special event for you all, because it's darlene's birthday. juanita, you and lloyd would always cook the girls their favorite meal on their birthday's. just another way you all showed your love for one another. we miss lloyd so much. your loving sister barbie
gary mendoza
July 24, 2007
aunt juanita, i also played spades with uncle lloyd, uncle charley, and my dad. i will miss him, he was a good uncle. love gary mendoza
troy mendoza
July 24, 2007
sorry for your lost of a good man, husband,father,and uncle. he did eveything so precisely, and neat. we all enjoyed seeing all the different things he would collect from garage sales. i will miss him very much. love troy mendoza and family
dennis mendoza
July 24, 2007
uncle lloyd was a good sport. we would all play spades at moms house, when ever aunt juanita and uncle lloyd would come spend a few days. we will miss him. god bless his family. love dennis mendoza
barbara mendoza
July 13, 2007
It's July 13th, and I'm writing to say how much I miss Lloyd. Juanita, Debbie, Darlene, Robbie & kids I can imagine how you all must feel. It's a long process we go through when we lose someone as special as Lloyd. Joe and I speak of him often, and how we use to play canasta when they came to visit us, and how Lloyd, Charlie, Joe, and one of my sons and daughter would always play spades. We miss Lloyd, Charlie, Gordon, and my dear sister JoyAnn. Love Barbara and Joe and Kids
Barbara Lambert Mendoza
June 26, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Sandra Lambert Estave
June 26, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Lillian Gaspard
June 26, 2007
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 1998-2007
Barbara Mendoza
June 17, 2007
Debbie and Darlene,today is fathers day so remember, he is in your heart today, and everyday. But especially today. Lloyd was a great father to you girls, but i really don't have to tell yall that, He showed it to you all the time. happy fathers day to one of the worlds greatest daddy,Lloyd Labit. Sadly missed by all who loved him.
Barbie Lambert Mendoza
June 15, 2007
It's june 15th and i'm writing again to say how much we all miss Lloyd. It will take a long time before we all will stop grieving for Lloyd.He was such a wonderful man. He was one of a kind, Oh how he loved to show all his collected items. He would show anyone who visited him, if they were interested in seeing them. It was fun to see all of his knivies, and John Wayne picture that he knew i loved, so he gave it to me two years ago , because he said"I want you to enjoy it before i go". That's just one of the many things that made him special. So Juanita, Debbie,Darlene, always remember how much your husband & dad was loved. Love always Barbie
Lillian Lambert Gaspard
June 1, 2007
Juanita,Debbie,and Darlene,Lloyd was a great brother-in- law. I will miss his smiling face and how he use to tease me. And how he use to say coffee,coffee when he would visit anyone. Sadly missed Lillian and Chuck
Sandra Estave
May 31, 2007
Dear Juanita,Debbie,and Darlene.Lloyd was in my heart when we met him, he has been in my heart since i was eleven years old.And he'll be in my heart for the rest of my life.My children,and I will miss Lloyd very much, He was so much fun to be around. Love Sandra and Family
judy lambert
May 23, 2007
juanita-darlene-debbie llyod will be missed i'll never forget him he was a gentle kind person to everyone. he will be greatly missed love to all judy
Joseph Mendoza Jr.
May 11, 2007
Aunt Juanita,Debbie,Darlene and the rest of your family my thoughts and prayers are with you.I will always think of and love Uncle Lloyd, especially the way he loved to argue.But the best thing I will remember about him is that I can't remember him ever being or saying anything unkind about anyone.Love always
Kelli Carstens
May 11, 2007
Ms. Juanita, Darlene and family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. As you have heard already a million times and know deep in your hearts, your husband/father is at peace now and watching over you. God Bless You and your entire family.
Love you,
Kelli
Barbara Lambert Mendoza
May 10, 2007
Sonny, I'm writing this for Momma. Mrs.Lillian Lambert, She adored you, and always called you Sonny. you are in heaven now with her, and others we loved very much. May God be with your family. Love Mrs.Lillian and Mr. Lionel's girls
Denise Fricke
May 10, 2007
Aunt Juanita, Debbie and Darlene,
My prayers and condolences are with you and your family at this sad time. I will always cherish the fond memories of uncle Lloyd's wit, pranks, card games and how sweet that he was to my mom. Love Denise
You will be missed more than you will ever know. Love Debbie, Robbie, Josh, & Matt
May 10, 2007
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