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Guillermo Coria Obituary

GUILLERMO B. CORIA "MEMO" EAST CHICAGO, IN
Guillermo B. Coria, age 40, of East Chicago, IN, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008. Survived by three children: William B. Coria Jr., Maya and Lia Coria; parents, Saul and Juanita Coria; four brothers and sisters: Abi, Gama, Sula and Sandra Coria; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by grandmother Elodia Coria. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday August 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fife Funeral Home, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd. with Elder Ramiro Salazar officiating. Burial Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Schererville. Visitation will be Monday from 5-9pm at the funeral home. Guillermo was a pipe fitter with Union Local #597.

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Published by The Times from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Guillermo Coria

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174 Entries

Sula

June 15, 2025

I thought so much about you today. Wish you were here with us my big brother. Amor Eterno Memo

Sula, Abby, Sana

August 7, 2023

Every year the tears just flow as if it was just yesterday. Looking forward to the day we are reunited as a family. Amor Eterno Memo...Memo

Leo Serros

August 6, 2023

My Brother, you are so Very missed by all who knew you. No event goes by without a memory or story that is brought up about you. The camaraderie we all had was priceless and will forever be cherished. You we're a major part of the Barrio... a True Brother. Til we all see each other again, Rest In Heaven My Brother.
Amor Hermano

Sula

August 5, 2022

The love a little sister has for her big brother never fades.....Amor eterno Memo!!!!

December 6, 2019

Thinking of my handsome big brother! Love him from the bottom of my heart!

November 30, 2018

From all I've heard about you. I wish I could've met a man like you. I know you don't know me and I don't know if you know about me where you are now. But as a fellow rider myself of motorcycles . I hope you're riding up there as well. Thank you for raising your daughter so amazing to being the woman she is today. She has truly been a blessing in my life and I know she's making you proud everyday . Wish I could say more. This next jumps for you.
-82nd

September 7, 2017

Hi Papi...i honesty don't even know where to start. All these years I've been trying to put my emotions aside but for some reason this year you have been constantly on my mind ...and giving me signs that you are still around. It breaks my heart that I can't remember your voice, or remember how goofy you used to be. Everyone I've ran into that knows you has told me how much of a goofball you used to be ..and how you're laugh would make anyone smile...if only I could hear it again. I miss having a dad. I miss being able to call you on my little flip phone that i used to have. I miss hearing your motorcycle...i just miss you..so much! you've missed out on so much. I just wish I could've gotten that daddy daughter dance. Im not sure why I'm writing to this website..not like you're going to be able to read it, but it helped me stop crying so I guess it works somehow.

9 years have passed and I am 18 years old now. Your youngest daughter is about to be 16 and looking so gorgeous!...i need help with these boys man...if only you were here to do it for me. Your son has 3 kids now..and they are so beautiful Besides that I hope you're proud of the decisions I've been making towards my future career. Like graduating early and started college alot earlier than I expected and now I'm about to be an EMT and start majoring in nursing..it hasn't been easy ...but I'm pushing myself everyday to make you proud. I love you so much and miss you like crazy. Say hi to grandma for me...I love you Papi...ill see you someday...Rest Easy❤

Con Amor Siempre,
Mamás

Manda Manda

August 10, 2016

Missing you so much!!

Sula

August 7, 2015

Missing you more than ever

Sula

March 14, 2015

The loving bond we had for one another, no matter how many miles apart we were, was an inseparable family bond. I love and miss my big brother dearly.

June 20, 2014

I drive by your old house and think of all the memories....That whole block just doesnt seem the same! Miss you memo!

Manda Manda

March 26, 2014

Missing you always! ?

March 21, 2014

Missing you today my loving brother. Listening to Boston the last song I played for you at the hospital. I love you so much. Miss you

September 25, 2013

Still not a day goes by without thoughts of you. I will always be yours and never forget us.
Missing you,
Me...

S Coria

June 28, 2013

It's crazy to think Memo would have been a grandpa right now. We would have teased him and he would just have laughed it off with his grin and beautiful handsome smile. Missing my big brother.

Amanda Salinas

December 20, 2012

Abby Coria

October 9, 2012

Miss you dearly. love ya

s coria

August 31, 2012

So many thoughts and memories rushing back. Missing my big brother

December 7, 2011

Thoughts of you continue on a daily basis all day. Will never stop thinking of you nor forget the best times we had.
Loving you forever my dearest.
Truly yours,
Me

August 3, 2011

*Really gonna miss you*
Its really gonna be different without you
Time is gonna be hard and slow
For the rest of my life
Gonna be thinking about you (yes I am)
Time came when you had to go

I'll miss you my buddy
I'll miss you my friend
I promise my love for you will never end

In your finest hour I was there with you
And without you things wont be the same
But there's a higher power that we answer to
And you heard him calling your name

Really gonna miss you
Everything about you your smiling face
I know you want us all to be strong

Really gonna miss you
I know your going to that magic place
Singing you a brand new song

I'll miss you my buddy
I'll miss you my friend
I promise my love for you will never end
Really Gonna Miss Youuuuuuuuuu

TEARS OF HEARTACHE FALL TODAY AS WE ALL REMEMBER MEMO....I KNOW THAT HE IS REJOICING IN HEAVEN WITH OUR KING! HE WILL LIVE FOREVER AS LONG AS WE DO NOT LET GO OF THOSE MEMORIES. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN AMIGO! LOTS OF LOVE GOING UP TO YOU! ADRI AND DAVE!

July 1, 2011

I never stop thinking about you. Another year of you being taken away is coming up and again feeling the deep sorrow.
Yours forever,
Me...

MANDA MANDA

March 31, 2011

NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK OF YOU... I MISS YOU UNCONDITIONALLY.. I KNO YOU ARE OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL.. LIAH && I LOVEE YOU WITH ALL OUR HEART!!! CANT WAIT 4 THE DAY THAT WE MEET AGAIN.. I <3 YOU MITO MITO.. GOD BLESS

December 21, 2010

My heart,
I had a drink for you yesterday on your birthday - the drink that was our drink. Not a day goes by without you in my thoughts and of course your gorgeous smile and fun spirit. I miss you with all my heart and will continue to never forget you and all the memories.
Eternally yours,
Me

ADRI AND DAVE

December 20, 2010

**HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEMO!!!** YOU ARE SO VERY MISSED BY US ALL!!!!

November 20, 2010

I drive by your house daily..no matter who lived their, it will never ever be the same. Missing you and grateful for your protection.You are never going yo be forgotten Memo.

abby coria

September 29, 2010

My big bro. Always thinking of him. Have several photos of his silly self on his motorcycle at work. Always with a grin or smirk on his face showing off his muscles. Gotta luv him. Miss him very much.

His handsome looks come from DAD

September 3, 2010

He is always in my heart and memories. Crazy and funny-- Enjoy the funny photos of his young days--Sis Sula

Showing off--Austin Texas

September 3, 2010

Diving at Barton Springs--Austin Texas

September 3, 2010

Memo on 143rd Street

September 3, 2010

Memo at Barton Springs Texas

September 3, 2010

Handsome fellows..

September 3, 2010

August 10, 2010

cant believe its been two years since u left! all day yesterday and the night before i re-lived all that happened, i have peace knowing you are at peace. you are not forgotten,we love u memo! love adri and dave!

June 20, 2010

~Happy Fathers Day MEMO!!!~ You are never forgotten! Love u! Love, adri and dave!

June 11, 2010

For some reason i thought by now it would be easier...and its not. i find myself driving past his lonely house, thinking JUST MAYBE he will be there and i will yell out "put a shirt on!!!!" We still miss you so much memo!! and as the 2 year mark gets closer, its not at all easier. so many things have happened, so many things we cant share with you. but we now you are watching. ive dreamt with memo maybe 6 or 7 times since he passed, one time my husband and i dreamt with him the same night!....maybe hes just coming to say hi to...always following me around like when he was alive! memo you are a part of our family still, as long as i have a memory, you will be part of it! I know you are at rest, in good hands, help us heal our broken hearts! till we meet again... "lo que paso en este mudo, no mas el recuerdo queda!" love always adri

Sandra Mandra

May 24, 2010

Thanks for keeping my brother in your thoughts. Death is not an easy thing to swallow. My huband's family, (my family) lost thier 10 yr old cousin in an accident. The only thing that brings me comfort is knowing Jehovah will do away with death when his kindgom comes here on earth like it is in heaven and he has given us solid hope thru the scriptures of a resurrection. 1 Thes 4:13 states "Moreover, brothers, we do not want YOU to be ignorant concerning those who are sleeping [in death]; that YOU may not sorrow just as the rest do who have no hope. 14 For if our faith is that Jesus died and rose again, so, too, those who have fallen asleep [in death] through Jesus God will bring with him." We to can have that faith. Losing our lil cousin has brought many memories of my brother but I do not lose faith thru the scriptures that he is only sleeping and one day we will meet again. I love everyone for loving my crazy brother.

April 15, 2010

Memo,
You are still strong in my thoughts and heart and will never be forgotten. I miss you...
Love,
Me

Love You & Miss U Leo & Maria Serros

December 17, 2009

Memo what's up my brother,
The holidays are here again but, never gonna be the same. We lost two people who we love and miss dearly, you and my brother in-law Arty. But only God knows why He does the things He does. Each and everyday that passes, you and Maria's lil brother are thought of very much. Both of you had that way of making people laugh when they were feeling down or knew how to bring a party to life. So just know that this holiday season that I'm sure you will be thought of and brought up in memory by many who loved you. May God bless your children and all of your family this Holiday Season, and may He keep you under His wing. For you are our gaurdian angel.

December 15, 2009

wow, i cant believe so much time has passed! memo is still very much alive in our hearts. we think and talk about him alot. how could you possibly forget someone like him. memo, thanks for answering my prayer,and thanks for sending 2 angels to the family. its brought some much needed happiness to them! we know you are still around! God bless you always.
love, adri and dave

September 29, 2009

Memo,
Your memory is still alive in my mind, heart and dreams. I will never forget you or the love we shared. You're missed so very much by so many, my prayers are constant for you. Loving you til the end.
Me...

August 12, 2009

Memo,
We said goodbye to you a year ago today. You're in constant thought and prayer and you'll never be forgotten...
God bless you.
Me...

Leo & Maria Serros

August 7, 2009

Memo,
A year has passed already and we still can't believe your'e gone. We think of you all the time. You are dearly missed and this weekend is going to be difficult. Not only will we be remembering you, but Maria's brothers' birthday is Sunday and it hasn't been a year since he's been gone.
Always in our hearts,

August 6, 2009

Memo,
Smile for the angels!

August 6, 2009

Memo,
Today is a year that a tragic accident took you away from us. I can feel it as if it just happened. My heart aches badly still wishing it wasn't true. I pray for you to be at peace with all your loved ones in heaven and the angels. I miss everything about you especially knowing I can't see you here anymore but only in my mind and photos. We all have been getting together a lot more lately and always bringing you up and keeping your memory alive each and every time. I just want to cry because I don't see you with all of our friends anymore. There is such a big void when we're together and that's you not being here, it's very painful. I can never forget you and the love I have can never be replaced. You knew you can always turn to me. God bless you Memo and rest with the angels. These next 7 days will be so hard.
All my love forever and Deeply missed,
Me

Leo M. Serros

July 10, 2009

Memo what's up brother. it's almost a been a year since you've been gone and I still can't believe it. That is just one hard pill to swallow. Anytime I run in to any of the fellas, you are always brought up in our conversations, about all the good times we had when we were young. So believe me brother when I say you will never be forgotten. All the memories of you shall live on forever, and your smile deeply missed.R.I.P, Vato Loco

AMANDA SALINAS

July 9, 2009

MEMO,
NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK OF YOU.. ITS ALREADY 11MONTHS TODAY.. AND I STILL DONT KNO HOW WE'VE GOTTEN THIS FAR WITHOUT YOU.. I LOVE YOU MEMO AND YOU WILL ALWAYS, ALWAYS BE MISSED..

LOVE ALWAYS YOUR,
MANDA MANDA

June 15, 2009

Memo,
So many moments in my day that I have thoughts of you and of course sadness...the tears and pain follow. It's still so unbelievable, I see our friends and think of all the fun times we all use to have, just wishing those days could be here again. But when I do see everybody it brings sadness because your're no longer standing around with them anymore. There has been a big void for all of us and will always be. I miss so much knowing that I'm not going to see you out anymore especially now that summer is here. I often wonder why and know that I'm not to question, it's gods plan and only he knows. I never expected you to leave so quickly like that, you had so much more to do here. You'll never be forgotten and always will have my heart.
Deeply mourned...
Love,
Me

fonzi g

June 14, 2009

memo i still remember when you and tina ordered food from quality inn and i had the honor to deliver your guy,s food who was to know you would pass away days after that day!! at least i got to see you face to face when you opened the door that day. may you rest in peace.

fonzi

June 14, 2009

May 22, 2009

Memo,
Missing you...

April 8, 2009

Memo,
Thoughts of you are a constant daily treat. You will never be forgotten and will always be the one who has my heart. I pray for you all the time and look forward to seeing you in my dreams with that beautiful smile and contagious laugh. There are many years of memories and all the great times we had I will always hold on to. May you rest with the angels, my love. You knew I was always there for you.
Love,
Me

Sandra Mandra

February 11, 2009

It makes me happy that my brother has not been forgotten and how many lives he has touched. He was a friend a brother a father a joker too many. EC isn't only a town it's a family that gets together in hard times. It also saddens me that so many are still hurting. Memo would not have wanted this for us. Like we all know he was always joking and making people smile with that "Coria Smile" I see my parents strength and courage despite loosing there baby. And I ask myself why can't I be as strong but then I reflect on the hope and the faith they have in Jehovah and in the Bible it all makes sense. Of course we all still cry and hurt but they know that Memo isn't in pain but in peace and that only God knows what was in Memo's heart and they are waiting for Memo to hear his voice during the resurrection. John 5:28,29 "Do not MARVEL at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tomb will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life...." They also have hope in the Kingdom of God to do away with all the pain like he promises in Revelation 21:4 "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and DEATH will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. They believe that soon these words will come true, it will not delay. We all our waiting for a relief of our problems and pain but until that day comes we can find comfort in the scriptures. Psalms 55:22 "Throw your BURDEN upon Jehovah himself, And he himself will sustain you. Never will he allow the reighteous one to totter." With much love to everyone.
Sandy

AMANDA SALINAS

February 9, 2009

ITS BEEN SIX MONTHS THAT YOU'VE BEEN IN HEAVEN.. I MISS HAVING YOU HERE TO TALK, TO LAUGH, to PICK ON {{lol}}, I MISS JUS KNOWING THAT NO MATTER WAT I CAN COUNT ON YOU! I LOVE YOU MITO.. YOU'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

LOVE ALWAYS YOUR..
MANDA MANDA

ADRI ALDAZ

January 30, 2009

MORE TIME HAS GONE BY...AND LIFE HAS GONE ON, EVEN THOUGH SOMETIMES I STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF MY CRAZY DAILY ROUTINE, AND I LOOK AT THE PICTURE OF YOU ON MY FRIDGE...AND IT HITS ME...I WONT SEE U CRUISIN AROUND IN A FEW MONTHS WHEN THE SNOW MELTS.....AND THATS WHEN I THANK GOD FOR THE PEOPLE THAT I STILL HAVE HERE. YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE HARD TO FORGET. THEN I THINK OF MY SIS AND THE KIDS.....WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP.....NOTHING....AND IT DRIVES ME NUTS. IVE BEEN TRYING TO KEEP THE PROMISE I MADE TO YOU WHEN I WENT TO SEE YOU FOR THE LAST TIME...BUT ITS HARD. YOU KNOW IVE TRIED MEMO. I FEEL SO HELPLESS. I WISH I COULD BRING YOU BACK FOR THEM. THEY NEED YOU SO MUCH...I STILL HAVE THE CD THAT I PLAYED WHEN I TOOK THAT LONG DRIVE TO THE HOSPITAL, AND IT IS HARD TO LISTEN TO SOMETIMES BECAUSE IT BRINGS IT ALL BACK. I REMEMBER THE TALKS WE HAD MEMO...YOU WERE TRUELY A GOOD PERSON..I REALLY MISS YOU. I KNEW YOU HAD MY BACK....YOU WERE LIKE A BIG BROTHER...NO MATTER HOW CRAZY YOU DROVE ME TOO, I REALLY CARED ABOUT YOU. I WISH THINGS WERE DIFFERENT. MEMO YOU ARE STILL IN OUR HEARTS, WE MAKE SURE OF KEEPING YOUR MEMORY ALIVE. I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE..I CAN FEEL IT. AND I KNOW THAT YOU LISTEN WHEN I TALK TO YOU.

Amanda Salinas

January 29, 2009

Heyy Mito...
Jus wanted to say that i love you and miss you MUCHO MUCHO...

"YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN"

Love always your...
MaNdA MaNdA..

Abby Coria

January 16, 2009

Thinking of you big bro. Listening to your song you and your back up singer "Sula" recorded on CD. I miss you so much. Nonetheless, I look forward to seeing you in the parasadise along with wuelita.

Amanda Salilnas

January 6, 2009

heyy memo...
its been so hard with out you here... New years was the worst.. cause of the fact that we spent new years with you for the last couple of years... i was watching the videos of our last new years.. nd i couldnt help but to cry.. i remember you waking me and mario up new years day because you had bought some menudo and tamales from "La Chiquitas".. we all jus laid around that day watching movies.. lol.. theres not a day that goes by that i dont think of you.. i love you memo and i miss you mucho mucho..

love you with all my heart your..
MaNda MaNda

Ashley Coria

January 5, 2009

hey uncle its me ash, just dropping by to say i love ya. i miss ya lots. remeber when we would go for rides and you would be rockin in the car to those rock songs??? man i remember that cuz it would give me a headache cuz it would be so loud and you would laugh at me,ha. i listen to some of those songs when i drive and it reminds me of those times..... you cross my mind all the time we really miss u and i hope to see one day.... love you

Tina Cruz

December 30, 2008

Each time they say your name
A tear forms in my eye
How can I be happy
If all I seem to do is cry?

you weren't supposed to leave me
This has to be a dream
I cant accept your absence
And take goodbye for what it means

You left me lost and broken
I still can't find my way
Months have passed real slowly
But it's harder every day.

None of this should have happened
Your place is next to mine
I am not going to listen
The hurt will ease in time

I will never forget you
Though we are far apart
I miss you so much Memo
And i love you with all my heart

this poem says alot.. i love you baby and miss you mucho mucho..

Leo & Maria Serros

December 28, 2008

Memo, what's up my Brother. Maria and I have been pretty busy this holiday season, but not a day goes by that we don't think about you and her brother. There is always something or someone that comes up that reminds us of you. I recently got me a Harley and wish you were here so that we could ride together or like old times just chill at City Hall with all the fella's joking & laughing with one another. Well, til we meet again, you will never be forgotten. I even have the sticker that says in loving memory of you on my gas tank. This photo I'm putting in here is the way I will always remember you. Miss you and love you my Brother.

Amanda Salinas

December 25, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS MitO MitO!!!
I MiSs YoU "MuChO MuChO"..

fOReVe iN My hEaRt..

LoVe YoU.. ALWAyS YoUR..

MaNdA MaNdA!!!

Tina Cruz

December 24, 2008

You've been gone for quiet some time
but the memory of you lives on

It seems like just yesterday you left
My heart can still feel the pain
every birthday
every holiday
I wish I could spend with you
Like the many years before

Now I can only share the days with
the memories of your hugs
your voice
the memory of you

I still cry at night
as i think of the past
of all the memories we had
even the ones that were once so faint
they stand more than ever

you've been gone for quiet sometime
but the memory of you still lives with me

I love you Baby... and i miss you soo much!!!!

Amanda Salinas

December 24, 2008

This christmas is going to be hard with out you... we both really had no one there for us during this time.. but you always managed to make it memorable! your deeply missed by all of us.. i love you memo... and miss yous soo much!!

Love always your..
Manda Manda

p.s. I hope the blanket keeps you warm and you like the way we decorated you!!

Leti and i made that snowman and named him after you.. his name is charles! lol.. :) I love you memo!!

Lil Memo

December 22, 2008

Hey Dad,

Saturday was your B-Day.... it was the first B-Day that I couldn't call you to sing happy birthday. I'm sorry that it took so long to write you, but, Every time I attempted to write in this book I begin to cry. I called my sisters on Saturday to see what they were doing and they told me that they were 5min. away from your gravesite. I wish that I could have been right there with them to sing you happy birthday; but for obvious reasons I couldn’t be there. Happy Birthday DAD

Love you dad,
From your Son Will

EL BARRIO "NORTHSIDE"

December 21, 2008

YESTERDAY WAS A SOMEWHAT SAD DAY, BUT KNOW MY BROTHER YOU ARE TRULY MISSED, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY "MEMO" R. I. P.

Leo and Maria Serros

December 20, 2008

Memo,
Although you are no longer here, the memories you left behind are.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
You are greatly missed bro!

Tina Cruz

December 20, 2008

Wishing you a happy birthday!
Its been hard and I really don't noe how I going on without you.. but I love you with all my heart baby.. and miss you soo much...
Love u always & forever baby

Amanda Salinas

December 20, 2008

Jus wantd 2 wish you HAPPy BiRtHdAy! I love you mito mito... and miss you soooooooo much..
Love always your,
manda manda

ADRIANA

December 19, 2008

memo tomorrow we will be celebrating your life!!!!!! it will be a sad day for, we will wish you could be here, but we know you will be so happy to see the ones you loved together celebrating the way you wouldve wanted! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEMO!!!! WE MISS YOU!!!!

ADRI

December 11, 2008

I MISS YOU MEMO. PLAIN AND SIMPLE. I STILL EXPECT TO SEE YOU WITH SHORTY DANCING ALL OVER THE PLACE, AND I STILL THINK I WILL RUN INTO YOU AROUND THE HOOD...WE MISS YOU...!!! ALWAYS AND FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!

Sandy Coria

November 21, 2008

I want to thank every one, Dave, Josie, Meg, and all of Memo's homeboys that contributed for the benefit. I heard many good things about the benefit and how it brought many people together. We all know Memo loved a good party and food. Although the Coria Family could not be there we thank you from our hearts. Thank you for not forgetting Memo. I love all of you and I thank you for all of your love. Sincerely, his lil sis Sandra Mandra

ADRI

November 13, 2008

STILL THINKING OF MY FRIEND MEMO!!!! HE WAS ONE PERSON WHO WILL BE HARD TO FORGET!! ME AND DAVE HAVE YOU IN OUR PRAYERS AND I LOOK AT YOUR PICTURES EVERYDAY. WE ARE KEEPING YOUR MEMORY ALIVE BROTHA! OUR EYES GET WATERY WHEN ME AND DAVE START TALKING ABOUT YOU, BUT THEN WE REMIND EACH OTHER OF THE "GOOD TIMES" WE WERE LUCKY TO HAVE WITH YOU! ITS BEEN A STRUGGLE, AND OUR HEARTS STILL HURT. SOMETIMES I WONDER WHY THINGS LIKE THIS HAVE TO HAPPEN. WHY WE MEET PEOPLE WE REALLY CARE FOR, JUST FOR THAT PERSON TO HAVE TO LEAVE US. (you still owed me a drink!) *I STILL CANT BELIEVE IT!!* WE MISS YOU SO MUCH........ :(

Ruben Castro

October 30, 2008

I miss my loving big uncle and hope that I will see him again soon. He always made me laugh and would pick me up with his big muscular arms. I remember him especially when I hear him singing.

I love you MEMO.

Josie, Memito & Memo

Josephine (Arreguin) Santana

October 6, 2008

I sit and wonder every day,
Why the Lord chose to call you away.
I think he saw you needed rest,
He only takes the very best.
Peacefully sleeping, resting at last,
His weary trial and troubles past.
In silence he suffered in patience he bore,
Till God called him home to suffer no more.
Always a smile, instead of a frown,
Always a hand, when one is down.
Always true, thoughtful and kind,
Wonderful memories he left behind.
God Bless you, Memo.

October 3, 2008

Thinking of you as always and missing you.

ADRI N DAVE

September 23, 2008

A LETTER TO GOD:

IF HE IS AFRAID-CONSOLE HIM
IF HE IS LONELY, KEEP HIM COMPANY,
IF HE MISSES US, TELL HIM WE MISS HIM TOo
IF HE WANTS TO DANCE, PLAY HIS MUSIC
IF HE IS SAD, MAKE HIM HAPPY
IF HE FEELS PAIN, HEAL HIM
IF HE DOESNT KNOW YOU, LET HIM MEET YOU.......
MOST IMPORTANTLY, IF HE CANT SEE YOU, GRAB HIS HAND AND GUIDE HIM TOWARDS THE LIGHT, TAKE HIM HOME AND LET HIM LIVE IN ETERNAL PEACE.
HE WAS A GOOD PERSON AND LEFT US WITH GOOD MEMORIES, HELP US HEAL FROM OUR PAIN ALSO.
***GOD BLESS YOU MEMO***
DESCANSA EN PAZ!!! ME AND DAVE MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"EL BARRIO" NORTHSIDE

September 18, 2008

SADLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNOW & LOVE YOU!!!

love, adri

September 17, 2008

i still drive by everyday thinking this just might all be a joke. i hope u like what i did for u. its hard not to cry, its even harder to laugh and feel joy knowing you are no longer here. you leaving us has shown me what life is truely about. ive seen how many good friends i have. when ive been weak they have been strong for me, so that in turn, i could be strong for my sis. i am sure you know what you meant to me. no matter what crazy times we may have had loco, you know i really respected you and cared for you. because you had a big heart. it will be a while before i feel normal again. i am very blessed to feel your presence and to dream about you. i get all that you are trying to tell me. forgive me for wetting your stairs with all of my tears, i know u wouldnt want me to feel this way. i will always hold u close to my heart memo!

Leo & Maria Serros

September 16, 2008

DEAREST FRIEND & BROTHER, MEMO
You were so full of life,
Always smiling and carefree,
Life loved you being a part of it,
And we loved you being a part of us.
You could make anyone laugh,
If they were having a bad day,
No matter how sad we were,
You could take the hurt away.
Nothing could every stop you,
Or even make you fall,
You were ready to take on the world,
Ready to do it all.
But God decided he needed you,
So from this world you left,
But you took a piece of all of us,
Our hearts are what you kept.
Your seat is now empty,
And it's hard not to see your face,
But please always know this,
No one will ever take your place.
You left without a warning,
Not even saying good-bye,
And I can't seem to stop,
Asking the question why?
Nothing will ever be the same,
The halls are empty without your laughter,
But I know you're in Heaven,
Watching over us and looking after.
I didn't see this coming,
It hit me by surprise,
And when you left this world,
A small part of us died.
Your smile could brighten anyone's day,
No matter what they were going through,
And I know everyday for the rest of my life,
we'll be missing you.

WITH MUCH LOVE

September 11, 2008

It's funny that all these memories of Memo keep coming back to me. Boy do I miss him. Although he was physically away from me.....he knew deep down in his heart how much I loved him.

Sula Coria-Garza

September 9, 2008

Memo was loved by so many of us.
Every second of the day there seems to be someone always thinking of him. How he made us laugh, and how he would dance and what about his walk...Once a comedian in San Antonio picked on his walk..that was funny. :) One day in TX we decided to record ourselves and boy was that interesting too. We left laughing and both thinking "What happened?" We thought we were pretty good singers (with the radio... that is). It's nice to hear his voice time and time again when we listen to the songs he recorded. Growing up was hard at times but fun with Memo around. I always tried running behind him when I was little "take me with you" and as we got older "he came to me". I love him so much.. I know many of us do. Thank you all for helping my family and I with your kind words, and hugs. It's comforting to know he is resting and soon WE will see him. RIP my loving big brother.

September 9, 2008

Memo,
You're thought about every moment, still trying to get over the shock. You left a lot of broken hearts here. A month ago today you left us, I see your beautiful smile in my mind. You're in a much happier place, keep us in your prayers. Until we see each other again...
God Bless You

THE BARRIO "NORTHSIDE"

September 9, 2008

MEMO, IT HAS BEEN A MONTH TODAY, YOU KNOW YOU'RE EXPECTED TO BE SEEN AS CORNERS ARE BEING WALKED AROUND, EXPECTED TO BE HEARD WHEN TELEPHONES ARE ANSWERED, EXPECTED TO BE HOOKED UP WITH THIS WEEKEND AND EVERY WEEKEND TO COME. ONE DAY SOON MY BROTHER WE'LL ALL HOOK UP FOR THE BIG ONE. TIL THEN, R. I. P.

Anthony Puente

September 7, 2008

I just heard that Memo passed. I'm sorry I didn't know his before. I didn't know Memo that good, but we worked out at the Civic Center and he worked out at the BP refinery where I worked. We remembered each other growing up. Me in the Harbor, he in E.C. So, we would say hello to each other and we were always happy to see each other because that's how people from E.C. are. We stick together against the world. May Memo rest in peace and god bless your family.

Frances Tamayo

September 4, 2008

Sandra and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss and pray that the wonderful memories you have of your son and your brother will help comfort you when you most need it. Sandra, I am so sorry that you and your family have to endure so much pain but know that Memo will forever be in your hearts. Time will help ease the pain but you will never forget him because within each of you, sisters and brother, mom and dad, there will forever be a piece of Memo shinning through. Sandra, know that I love you and am always thinking of you and your family.

robert rosario

September 2, 2008

Hey bro,it's Rob homey just like to say I'm in Florida since the news it's been hard for me but everyday I think about you and Gama. I miss talking to you and hearing your voice.I will always love you MEMO.your boy ROB ROSARIO.

Tina & Joe Arroyo

August 29, 2008

Memo, you must know how much you meant to Joe and I, you were like his brother and he always wanted to include you no matter what the situation was. He misses you so much, I still see the hurt in his eyes, and it is going to be awhile before the pain subsides. We miss seeing your smile and hearing your laughter, you were a big part of his life, his very first friend when he moved to East Chicago. We should have said it more often when you could laugh at us, but we love you dearly. We will meet again, but until then, our memories will help us carry on. ~Tina & Joe Arroyo~

Josephine Santana

August 29, 2008

Memo,
What could I say? I am not only speechless, but still in shock. I keep thinking about the day our son was born. You met your parents and I at the hospital at 3:00 a.m. on a Saturday. You were so tired and you just wanted to go to sleep. I told you "If I'm suffering, so are you." Of course, you stood by my side. After a couple hours (we were watching cartoons) you said "Girl, you aren't having this baby until 2:00 p.m." I told you "You're crazy, hopefully soon". We had our son at 1:59 p.m., you were only off by 1 minute. You're always joking around, but didn't say a word. So, I started to joke, but I didn't get a response from you. So I looked toward my right to see you, and you were crying. You then told me "Thank you Josie, thank you for giving me a son"! You touched my heart. Although we weren't together, you were always with me. I mean, all I had to do is look at our son, and there you were. RIP Memo, and keep shining like the stars at night with your beautiful smile. Josie

Gama Coria, SR

August 29, 2008

To my brother

It's seems just like yesterday that we were last together. You taught me so much and yet we still had so much to learn. Through trials and tribulations life led us in opposite directions. Yet the bond and love of brothers could never tear us apart. How much pain have we cost our loved ones... yet for them their love never wavered for us. Bro it wasn't suppose to be like this. We were suppose to ride together one last time. So much was left unsaid because I was waiting for you to visit. But life had other plans for you. You're gone and the pain is unbearable. Yet I can't express my sorrow like I want due to my surroundings. So I'm left to hold them in..praying for strength to carry on and make it out. Then I'll make things right for both of us. I don't forget what's...what. Until we meet again, know that in my heart and thoughts you will always reside..Brown by Honor...King by choice.
I LOVE you MEMO.
Con Amor Simpre, Tu Carnalito

Rosa Villarruel

August 26, 2008

“Memo” touched all of our hearts, his smile enlightened the room instantly. Coria family you are in my prayers. Memo was a great person, son, brother, father, friend who will be missed but never forgotten. All of us who had the pleasure of knowing Memo know that if we close our eyes we could go back to most of all the good memories when we were with him. I remember passing him in hallways in school he always would smile and say hi or what’s up, hey there. Know that Memo will always be smiling thru the rays of the sky and looking down at all of us and riding as always… Memo you will be missed. May your family always be blessed, as we were knowing you.

Abby Coria

August 26, 2008

To my big bro:
I miss you very much. Not a day goes by where la familia doesn't think of you. These past few weeks have been the toughest days we have ever had to live. Nonetheless, we pray that we will see you again in paradise along with wuelita. We only wish we could hold you, hug you, laugh with you and most of all just see that beautiful Coria smile. I love you my big bro.

Javier Pena

August 25, 2008

It's been 2 weeks now and I still can't believe your gone.I hope you know that you truly will be missed and that you were a stand up guy.Rest in peace big brother,Rest in Peace.

Just like my DAD (Flexing)

William Coria

August 22, 2008

Dad,
I miss you so much… I know that you wanted me to be strong, but it is just too hard. I am very thankful that I had you as father. I am MAD and SAD that you were taken from me. But I guess god needed you in heaven.

You may not know this, but I really learned a lot from you. People even state that I look and act like you. I am glad that people say that about me because you had a wonderful personality and a big heart. If someone needed help, you would always offer to help them no matter what the circumstances were; whether you were injured or you were hurting financially, you did what you could to help them out.

Don’t worry dad, One day we will be together again, pumping that Iron and reminiscing about all the good and crazy times that we had together. But until then I will hopefully continue on making you proud and I promise to take care of the familia. Don’t worry dad, I will chase away my sisters and cousins boyfriends. The Legacy continues…….

Lots of Love, Your Son,
Lil Memo/Memito

August 21, 2008

To Memo's Family,
May
god give you the strenght to care on.Know that are thoughts and prayers are with you. Memo was a great friend to my brother Dave. They went through thick and thin but always remand Bros. We will surely miss you at our family gatherings. Till we all meet again our memories will keep us goning.
the Medrano & Gonzalez Family

Narcy and Genie

August 16, 2008

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 1998-2008

August 16, 2008

To all of Memo's Family, Friends, and Loved Ones, I am truly sorry for your loss. May the Lord and all the Angels in Heaven bring you Comfort, Strength, and Peace. Memo will continue to be a blessing to all the lives he's touched.

Blessings All Ways

Tina (Castillo)Quintero

August 16, 2008

I've just learned of Memo's passing and wanted to sent my condolences to his family and children. I remember him well from back in the day at the "Velt". He was always a very sweet and fun guy to be around.

August 15, 2008

IT WAS EXACTLY ONE WEEK AGO TONITE THAT WE ALL SAT OUTSIDE YOUR HOUSE GOING NUTS. THEN WE GOT THE FINAL CALL. THERE WERE SOOOO MANY PEOPLE THERE THAT LOVED U SO MUCH MEMO. AND IM SURE WE ARE ALL RELIVING THAT NITE, RIGHT NOW. TOD AVE AINT THE SAME ANYMORE. IT SEEMS SO EMPTY. IM SO USED TO SEEING YOUR CAR OR BIKE OR YOU OUTSIDE WITHOUT A SHIRT. ILL MAKE SURE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BABY FOR YOU THE BEST I CAN. I WILL MISS U AND REMEMBER YOU FOREVER LOCO! GOD BLESS YOU!

Me and my baby

Tina Cruz

August 15, 2008

The Broken Chain

We little knew that morning that

God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly

In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,

you did not go alone;

for part of us went with you,

the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories,

your love is still our guide,

and though we cannot see you,

you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken

and nothing seems the same,

but as God calls us one by one,

the chain will link again.

BABY,
ITS BEEN A WEEK SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE.. AND I'VE NEVER FELT SO ALONE.. I LOVE & MISS EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU.. NO ONE CAN EVER TAKE YOUR PLACE.. THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR ME AND MY KIDS WE ALL LOVE U SOOO MUCH!!! UR MISSED DEARLY.. AND I CANT WAIT TIL WE MEET AGAIN... I LOVE YOU BABY!!!