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Tanya
March 5, 2026
Cecil was an amazing man and our family loved him so much we miss him very much. I recently had these pictures created
Danielle
March 3, 2026
I miss you so
Tanya
August 19, 2025
Beautiful pictures from your beautiful life. Miss you, love you
Eddie Gonzalez
August 18, 2025
Cecil,
I had the privilege of meeting you when I became friends with Robert. What I reminder the most was your smile... oh and your cool collection of trains!! Im grateful to have meet you and to still be friends with the Hinojosa Family! RIP Sir.
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Tanya
November 22, 2024
You would have been 89 years young today. Miss you very much. Love you Tanya
Tanya Guzman
May 17, 2024
Cecil you've been gone almost 12 years and I miss you very much. It would have been wonderful for you to know baby Ricky and Rae. I love you
Tanya Guzman
August 20, 2023
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Tanya Guzman
August 20, 2023
Missing you very much.. love you ALWAYS..
Tanya R Guzman
April 11, 2023
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Tanya Guzman
April 11, 2023
Cecil, we are about to sale your home. I am sad because you took such good care of your yard, and it doesn't look like Pa's yard anymore. I found an article from a Northrop paper, your idea of a really great vacation. I pray that you are singing and dancing in Heaven with your brothers and my mom. I love you and miss you very much.
Tanya Guzman
November 22, 2022
Happy Birthday Pa. I love and miss you very much
Tanya Guzman
August 22, 2022
Tanya Guzman
August 22, 2022
Tanya Guzman
August 22, 2022
It has gone by so fast, 10 years since we lost you, I was so fortunate you were in my life. I hope you were the one to greet my mom on May 1, 2022. Miss you Cecil Love you very much
Danielle
August 20, 2022
10 years of memories without you, just isn't the same. I love and miss you dearly
Tanya Guzman
August 18, 2020
Cecil Allen was a great man. I love you very much and miss you every day.
Danielle Hinojosa
August 17, 2020
Can't believe it will be 8 years tomorrow I hate it when people say it gets easier with time. Time only makes it harder to realize I'll never hear your voice or your laugh again. (Or hear you call me Dan-elle ) Love and miss you everyday Pa.
isabella guzman
October 9, 2019
i love and miss you pa, you made me so happy when i was little
Tanya Guzman
August 18, 2018
AN HONEST man here lies at rest As e'er God with his image blest; The friend of man, the friend of truth, The friend of age, and guide of youth: Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd, Few heads with knowledge so informed: If there's another world, he lives in bliss; If there is none, he made the best of this.
Tanya Guzman
August 18, 2018
Missing you Cecil..
Danielle Hinojosa
August 17, 2018
Love and miss you everyday Pa
Jacqueline Allen
August 7, 2018
Still think of you every day. Happy for the many years we had together and the wonderful memories of helping to raise so many of my grandchildren with you. I have never met a better man. Love and miss you so mcch.
Tanya Guzman
August 6, 2018
Missing You..
You were such an amazing grandPa.
Tanya Guzman
August 6, 2018
I miss you every day
Tanya Guzman
August 6, 2018
Best Smile Ever!!!
Tanya Guzman
August 6, 2018
Tanya Guzman
August 21, 2017
Miss you every single day.. just heard Hardy passed away and I know you welcomed him with a big hug, both of you with your big beautiful smile and wonderful laugh. I love you Cecil
Terry Silbaugh
April 23, 2015
I was shocked to hear of Cecil's passing. I have nothing but great memories of him going back to our high school days at Alhambra and Mt SAC. Cecil was always my best friend in those early days. I remember the first time he ran the 400 m hurdles on the old cinder track at Mt SAC. I was going to pace him without hurdles while he ran the hurdles. Very humbling...he kicked my butt badly. I always enjoyed our daily commutes to MSAC and our aircraft engineering class's. I am missing you my
friend.
Tanya Guzman
February 28, 2013
You have been gone 6 months and it's still very difficult. Your birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and the super bowl without you has been so painful. Hearing your voice message on my phone comforts me, I will listen to it over and over. I love you very much!!
Danielle Hinojosa
February 26, 2013
PA, I can't believe it has been a little over 6 months since you left us. I love and miss you so much and think of you everyday!
Tanya Guzman
September 21, 2012
We will come together to celebrate your life on Saturday September 22nd. It is going to be difficult and who will take the pictures?? I know you are in Heaven witnessing all of His Glory and I rejoice for you!!
Love you always, Tanya
Cecil in his "electric" blue outfit
Tanya Guzman
September 18, 2012
It's hard to believe that it has been a month since you left us. Someone told me today that the depth of my pain and sorrow over losing you is determined by our relationship and how close we were and what you meant to me. I know that is true. I'm so very sad you are gone, my life is not the same and I miss you so very much it hurts. I pray that you knew how much you meant to me and how much I truly love and respect you. I thank you so much for being in my life; you have made me a better person. I will keep you in my heart forever.
Tanya Guzman
September 10, 2012
I know that my life will never be the same without you. I love and miss you so very much..
Robert Autry
September 9, 2012
Cecile was a great guy and our family will be praying for your family during this time. Robert Autry from Alhambra Ca
Corinna Tamayo
September 1, 2012
Its not gonna be the same without seeing you & ur camera at the kids events. May you rest in peace for you have taken ur place with the other angels. My love & condolences go out to your family.
kayla ginther
August 29, 2012
i love you and miss you so much Pa .. Your an amazing man.. everytime i hear a train i think of u
Judy Gaines
August 29, 2012
I've heard many wonderful stories about PA from Tanya over the years, so his sudden passing deeply touched my heart. My prayers are with the family and friends during this grieving time. PA will always have a presence in your hearts.
D M
August 28, 2012
Someone so greatly admired will be truly missed and our Heavenly Father is aware of such pain and is there for us as a refuge.(Ps.46:1)
Theresa Ballinger
August 28, 2012
My heart goes out to the whole family. Cecil was a great, kind, big-hearted and loving man. He welcomed me and my kids into his home and always treated us like family. I loved listening to his stories and talking to him about his trains, the fish pond and even the weather. He is loved by so many and will be missed more than words can say. Keep smiling he is up in Heaven, camera in hand still taking pictures of everything and everyone. We love you Pa <3
Tanya Guzman
August 28, 2012
I love you Cecil and miss you very much. My only comfort is knowing that you are in Heaven and I will see you again one day..
Crystal Flores
August 27, 2012
My deepest condulengences goes out to the whole family.. I had the oppertunity to meet Pa when I was about 14. He was such a sweet man always. Always smiling with that geniune warming smile. From what I knew of him (which unfortunatly was not much) there was not a judgemental bone in his body. He welcomed me into his home without a moment of hesitation even putting up with me and Dee in our crazy teen days. I will always remember his bigbackyard full of things he had built for the kids. I thought was so awesome I had never seen something like it. May you rest in peace always with the Angels in the Kingdom full of love.. P.s. I hope the biggest train track is up their for you. ;) and love you Dee and stay strong.
Cathy Mendoza
August 27, 2012
So many things can be said about this wonderful man. I feel so blessed to have known him and been even a small part of his life. All I can say is he had a heart of gold and had to be one of the kindest most loving people I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family as they deal with this incredible loss. May he Rest in Peace and know that he is greatly loved and sorely missed by many.
Cecil at Christmas 2009.
Jacqueline Allen
August 27, 2012
Taco Joe's, Cecil at 70 years young!
Jacqueline Allen
August 27, 2012
Cecil entertaining at a wedding.
Jacqueline Allen
August 27, 2012
Cecil and Jackie
Jacqueline Allen
August 27, 2012
Eddie Gonzalez
August 27, 2012
Cecil... Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Myra Nava
August 27, 2012
Pa, you are missed so much!
Rebeca Melendez
August 26, 2012
I don't ever remember my life without Cecil and all of the Hinojosa's for that matter. It's amazing how much he put with with from Tanya and I first as preteens and later as teenagers. I know first hand perhaps better then most the love and life Cecil brought to each and every member of the family, unselfish, unconditional and worthy of every great word we all speak of him today. He is easily one of the most amazing men I have ever had the privilege of knowing, his smile, outlook and enthusiasm for life will stay with me forever. I can't begin to share with you the impact of this man and his nobility had in my life...he always came through for Tanya and I...ALWAYS and I will always respect and love him for the amazing father figure he was to not only Danielle but so many of us when our own fathers didn't bother to invest or follow through in ways that he did with us! I am always and forever going to be grateful that Cecil gave us a safe place to truly be kids and he always encouraged our creativity. May God hold you in all his glory Cecil, you deserve nothing less. You will always live in my heart!
Michael Ginther
August 26, 2012
Cecil you were a wonderful man, I truly mean that. No matter what was going on in our lives you always extended your hand to me and always greeted me with a huge genuine friendly smile. When ever I see a train whether it be a toy or the real deal, I alway smile and think about you in your conductors hat. You will be missed.
Suzy Redondo
August 26, 2012
Pa was such a kind and sweet soul. I met him on Danielles 5th bday so I was blessed to have known this man for 20 years! I will always remember all his neat hobbies & stories! He was such an interesting person :) He ALWAYS had a camera and took pictures of every party & gathering, if you know Pa you know he never told you to say cheese!They were ALWAYS surprise/action pictures! Lol. He will always live in our hearts & never be forgotten! May he rest in peace & sleep with the angels. See you later Pa <3
Suzy Redondo
August 26, 2012
Pa was such a kind & sweet soul. I met him on Danielles 5th birthday party so pretty much I've known him for 20 years! I will always remember all his neat hobbies & stories! He was ALWAYS taking pictures @ all the parties & gatherings, surprise ones which are the best! Haha.. He will live forever in our hearts & will never be forgotten <3 I am very blessed to have known such an amazing man! May he rest in peace and sleep with the angels. See ya later Pa.
Danielle Hinojosa
August 26, 2012
Words cannot express the love and admiration I have for this amazing man, but I will do my best: Everyone that met Pa, remembers Pa. He was just that kind of man. He was so friendly, so personable, so caring, so funny, and so interesting with his endless stories. But most importantly, he was a HERO! Many have heard the story of him saving a man's life by pulling him from a burning car, while dozens stood by and did nothing. And if you have not heard about it, I urge you to look into it. But that is not the heroism I am speaking of. He is my hero, my guardian angel. He took me into his home and raised me like his own child, even though I am of no actual blood relation to him and he had no obligation to do so. From what I have heard it was a long and tough battle, for him and my wonderful Grandmother, but eventually they got me HOME! He was the only father figure I had ever known and I am proud to say I renamed him Pa, which really stuck ? He (along with Grandma) provided a roof over my head, clothes on my back, food on the table, but most importantly a loving HOME! He always took an active role in my life: schoolwork, cheer, swim, and even gymnastics. This huge man even taught me to do a handstand, I mean physically showed me himself! He knew all my friends and they all loved him, even called him Pa which I know he loved. He was there for me through good and bad and never gave up on me. He was so helpful when I was pregnant with Nathan and even more so after he was born. I am so thankful my son had a chance to know my Pa, as he was a wonderful role model. He was a REAL man, which is a hard thing to find nowadays. They just don't make them like him anymore: hard working, good values, intelligent, giving, and honest. I am so blessed to have had him in my life and will keep his memory alive by striving to be as a good a person as he was and by sharing his many stories. From now on, when people ask me how I'm doing, I will respond with “Well I can't complain, wouldn't do me any good if I did” which was his motto. I have always and will always love my Pa more than word can say. May he rest in peace with his fellow Angels and continue to look over the many people that will miss him dearly.
Me and my Pa
Danielle Hinojosa
August 26, 2012
Words cannot express the love and admiration I have for this amazing man, but I will do my best: Everyone that met Pa, remembers Pa. He was just that kind of man. He was so friendly, so personable, so caring, so funny, and so interesting with his endless stories. But most importantly, he was a HERO! Many have heard the story of him saving a man's life by pulling him from a burning car, while dozens stood by and did nothing. And if you have not heard about it, I urge you to look into it. But that is not the heroism I am speaking of. He is my hero, my guardian angel. He took me into his home and raised me like his own child, even though I am of no actual blood relation to him and he had no obligation to do so. From what I have heard it was a long and tough battle, for him and my wonderful Grandmother, but eventually they got me HOME! He was the only father figure I had ever known and I am proud to say I renamed him Pa, which really stuck :) He (along with Grandma) provided a roof over my head, clothes on my back, food on the table, but most importantly a loving HOME! He always took an active role in my life: schoolwork, cheer, swim, and even gymnastics. This huge man even taught me to do a handstand, I mean physically showed me himself! He knew all my friends and they all loved him, even called him Pa which I know he loved. He was there for me through good and bad and never gave up on me. He was so helpful when I was pregnant with Nathan and even more so after he was born. I am so thankful my son had a chance to know my Pa, as he was a wonderful role model. He was a REAL man, which is a hard thing to find nowadays. They just don't make them like him anymore: hard working, good values, intelligent, giving, and honest. I am so blessed to have had him in my life and will keep his memory alive by striving to be as a good a person as he was and by sharing his many stories. From now on, when people ask me how I'm doing, I will respond with “Well I can't complain, wouldn't do me any good if I did” which was his motto. I have always and will always love my Pa more than word can say. May he rest in peace with his fellow Angels and continue to look over the many people that will miss him dearly.
Leana Redondo
August 26, 2012
Pa was a great man, we were all blessed to have the opportunity to have met him and had him a part of our lives, I will truly miss him taking pictures of me stuffing my face with good food, (he was awesome doing that). He was/is the kindest person I ever met.
Christmas 2011
Danielle Hinojosa
August 26, 2012
Robert Hinojosa
August 26, 2012
Cecil, you were a great man. Thank you for loving my mom for all these years and allowing my family in to your heart. I was just telling you a couple of weeks ago how you were going to out live me and I truly did believe it. You were loved by so many because of the wonderful person you were. We all love and miss you very much!
Pa at Christmas with Matthew
August 26, 2012
Pa with Isabella
August 26, 2012
Tracy Ginther
August 26, 2012
I do love you Pa
Dylan Ginther
August 26, 2012
Pa, you will be missed very much, and I wish you could have still been here to see us grow up into young adults. We all thought you would to live to be around 100, but sadly you had passed. You will be missed. You were a great man.
Kayla Ginther
August 26, 2012
When i think of Pa, All i think of is the man who always had his camera. such an amazing grandfather he was to all of us. He will be greatly missed by each and every family member.. I miss you and love you Pa.
Brandy Allen
August 26, 2012
I have only wonderful Memories of Cecil. Always a strong, quiet presence in your house when I was there growing up. All of the cuckoo clocks and grandfather clocks, all of the noise on every hour. And the fish ponds. I remember hanging out with him in the back yard a lot. You were so lucky to have him. My heart goes out to all of you.
Jacqueline Allen
August 26, 2012
My love, you cannot imagine my devistation, shock and sadness. We all believed you would live to be 100. I have never loved anyone as much as I have loved you. You were/are the best man I have ever known! I'm not sure how I can go on. I just await the time when I can join you! For always, your wife, Jackie
Pa with Jarrod
Tanya Guman
August 26, 2012
Pa I miss you so much I'm so sad & sorry that you are gone. I love you very much and the kids do too, our lives were very blessed to have you and we will never be the same without you.
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