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Maria Patterson Obituary
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for Maria Patterson
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Pat Pat
June 4, 2025
Song by Pat Pat.
A Strong oak held my apple, even though apples are not an oaks harvest.
Clay pots and mud houses were my summers end and every year my new beginning.
We made magic apple sauce with a pinch of cinnamon but I know there was real magic in it.
I relish the moments when im able to speak a tribe back into history and the history is mine.
Waking up to hundreds of Pink Cactus fruit. To make only one piture of juice.
And collecting webs of white dry cactus sap and nectar.
I paint a hot Tucson summer alone with Nana and Morning Tea with Pat is all that the family wants back.
you told me to envision the most beautiful man when I asked who is this Jesus.
I look into the reflection and I cant believe he's as beautiful as your creation.
Your composure leads nations and the family of the most beautiful Grandchildren.
Thank you..
Pat pat
June 4, 2025
Hello Nana this is PatPat I love you so much i thank you for all the skills you gave my Sister and I. I love you so much. I pray at night and go to the happiest places because of you. I know youre with me in my body. I thank you for never leaving me. You and Grandpa are the most beautiful couple I look up to. No matter how low life gets you keep me afloat on this tide. Laila and I are famous now next is the money haha or again is the money. My Dad is doing well please send him an I Love You from me. I Kiss You *smuuuah*
I thank you for your unrelenting beauty I now understand why you are so beautiful its unconditional love you always gave the next person. I keep a smile on my face because thats all you Nana, Grandpa, Mom, and Dad ever taught me Love You and everyone else in my Big Family.
P.s. can you tell everyone be a lil more quiet up there . . xoxo
Syl
November 19, 2022
Happy Birthday My beautiful sister.
The sun is shining bright and there is a crisp chill in the air.
Your day starts the season for me. There is no sadness. Only the memories of just how much you loved the holidays and family time together.
How you loved to decorate and cook. And oh you did those so well.
Thank you sis!!! For always instilling in us to celebrate life, the holidays and all of our amazing blessings of this life.
I see now that God´s plan all along for was for you to stay present in our lives well, after you went home.
He has loved us all more than we could ever have known.
You are FOREVER in my heart and soul!!
I love you beyond words!!!
Syl
Susan Church
July 13, 2021
I miss you! I still talk about you in my classes. You were truly an inspiration to me. See you in heaven!
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Shawn Patterson
July 13, 2021
I've written a few songs about Mom since she passed, a couple of short ones after she first died. They weren't very good, but they were from the deepest crevices in my heart. In some ways, she has never left me, dreams now and again are one thing, next is the uncanny appearance of 222 in different forms, related to the moment she died at 2:22am, with all of us there. It was amazing to have every one of us there.
For instance, the studio where I record is at 2211 24th street, Phoenix. In creating this song that I'm sharing here, the moment 2:22 in the song was the moment the lyric described Mom's feet leaving the ground. This was a sign from her and she actually helped me write this song.
To the sacred memory of both my parents, Maria Tereza Sinohui & Patrick Patterson, here are the lyrics to a song about my earliest memories with them around L.A. You may hear the song and see a slideshow I put together for it, at the YouTube link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoXP2S-J2LA
Bombing down Sunset Boulevard, we hit the streets in the morning
The city´s just glowing, awake from the night
Mom kisses my cheek, she leaves a rosy mark on me
Oh tell me a story about bus stops, freeways, liquor stores, and the cops
It´s our city of Angels, for bad or worse
You tell me how she walked thru a fire but didn´t see it first
Oh, She´s drifting away. Her feet are off the ground!
She comes to me, but she doesn´t make a sound. We lived there in that town
Rolling up Los Feliz Boulevard, pick up Dad, he´s waving by the phone booth
Take a walk around Griffith, It´s our favorite park
Mom and Dad hold my hands; they swing me like a bell
Oh tell me a story about leaving Nana´s rings at the pawn shop
Growing up poor and the dignity of a clean dress for school
There´s a black man who needs change, on the corner of 5th and Gage
My Dad says he´s got the key to his own cage
But Dad, he´s drifting away, never to be found. But then he comes to see, what could be
Strolling along Beverly Boulevard, sitting on top of Dad´s shoulders
Smell the chili burgers in the air, Tell Tommy we´ll be right there
They know my Dad from long ago, the call him, Patricio! (Hey man, where you been? Ah yea!)
An old man is drunk in the alley; alone, but somewhere he´s got a family
At one point in time he had best friends and he was somebody´s lover
Mom always says, you never judge a book by its cover
And you never know what you can do Mijo, until you try, so learn how to fly
Never let them hold you down; The flames never stopped me!
That´s how you came to be. Life is about the picture you see
Marsh "twinkle toes"
July 8, 2021
My precious Sister Maria, I don't post here much but I just want to say ... I miss you. I miss so many things about you, your laugh, your sense of humor, the way you didn't hold back what you felt, you told it like it was! I miss your loving, caring heart. I miss hearing your voice and I can still hear it when you'd call me on the phone. I just miss you! Love forever, your Sister Marsha Marie (aka twinkle toes) ps. Thanks for everything! Xoxo!
Syl
July 8, 2021
Time to wait, time to heal, time for change, time to go, time, time, time. It comes, it goes and it then it leaves. All the while we are waiting for time to...
The time of 13 years passed does not feel real in anyway, shape or form Maybe because to all of us you are still very much present in our hearts and daily lives.
Your visits to us bring peace and comfort when we need it most.
Still the need to sit and write to you here and put our thoughts and words down is absolutely necessary for our continued healing.
There is no amount of time that will ever bring closer to this real need. It exists as vividly as the clouds in the blue sky. Sometimes their there, sometimes it's just an effervescent blue sky. Always, hypnotizing to the eyes.
My song to you is: "Time In A Bottle" Jim Croce.
RALPH PEREZ SINOHUI
July 7, 2021
MISS YOU EVERY DAY!!!! I WANT TO THANK YOU AND PAT FOR COMING TO VISIT ME IN MY DREAM! I'M JUST TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHO THE DOG WAS WITH YOU TWO! GOD BLESS! MY LOVE TO ALL MY FAMILY IN HEAVEN! RALPH (OLLIE)
RALPH SINOHUI
July 6, 2020
Dear Maria: Hard to believe all this time has passed. I still want to pick up the phone and call you! The world is in such a mess, but knowing the LOVE! I have for all my family and friends will never die makes me thankful . Please give my love and thankfulness to all there in Heaven. Thank you to whoever posted the pictures on this site, they are beautiful! All my LOVE to my beautiful sister. Ralph
Maria Patterson
May 27, 2019
I miss you...........
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February 19, 2016
I miss you so much Mom, I know your here but please make a visit. I need you more than ever. I love you and words cannot say how much i love you.
Me
August 24, 2015
All is well...This is the first time I have been able to come to your book and not just cry away my heartache. But, today is different. Today there is Peace and Love in my heart like I have never known before. I know what I know and I know God knows all that my heart holds and that is enough for me to smile and be ever so Thankful for.
All my love forever!!
Your baby sister Syl.
Syl Sinohui
March 6, 2015
I love when my days include you in them. When something in my day reminds me of you and a peace comes over me that makes me smile til I want to cry because for that moment I know that to miss you would be to not feel you here and I always feel you here with me. I feel you here with me when I cook, when I clean, when I pray and when I drive from here to there you are always with me. I used to be sad and wish that I could call you on the phone and hear your voice but, in reality I get to talk to you as often as I want and I never have to leave a message. haha!! And when I close my eyes and pray real hard God not only let's me hear your voice he brings you to me when I need you most. But, most of all my heart finds true peace in knowing that you are home and in as much as I can't wait to see you again...I will just keep you here with me for now and Thank God for all of my blessings.
With all my heart and soul I love you each and everyday sis!
Your Syl!
August 16, 2014
I miss you Maria! Your quick wit and smiling face. I think of you often and talk about you in my permanent makeup classes all of the time. Miss you my dear friend! Hugs
Ralph Sinohui
July 13, 2014
I miss my dear sister every moment of my life.
Syl
July 11, 2014
Sis,
I miss you so much. Although, my faith in God keeps me strong and knowing that you are eternally free in his kingdom. Sometimes a moment like now just grabs a hold and I once again have to...
Shawn Patterson
November 20, 2013
Happy Earth Birthday Mom. The family knows you are still watching and taking us under your wing like a Red
Tailed hawk. I'm sorry that you died so young. I wish you were here to cook a big ole turkey for us this Thanksgiving. In your absence, Dad, lil Maria, Hali and Savanah, and I, will celebrate Thanksgiving in Arizona. We will dine with your picture front and center on the table. I love you and I miss you really bad, especially given the holiday season.
Syl
November 19, 2013
You always loved to celebrate your birthdays. It was a chance to enjoy family and friends and good times together. Food and wine and dance til it was time to go. My dear sweet sister I gotta say you made the best of the time you had here. Tomorrow is your 67th birthday and it is a time for celebration which I plan to do. I try to always do things to celebrate your life and the memories you left here with us. It has taken some time for me to learn just how to do that because I thought I had to grieve but, God didn't want that for me. He wanted me to rejoice in the memory of your spirit and that is what I now do each and every day. I still miss you beyond words of explanation but, when my heart feels you present it's the best day ever (as my zekey says when he is the happiest ever).
Happy Birthday my beautiful sister! my guardian angel watching over us.
I love you!!!
Always,
your baby sister
Syl xoxoxo
Syl
August 23, 2013
Sis,
Mom came to visit and I must say it has been awhile. I used to always dream of her years ago and relive her illness and her funeral. I remember counting the endless cars that followed behind us (49) was as far as I could see as the limo pulled up and turned into Rose Hills. Well, just about a week ago I had a dream that we (my mom, me, monica, mike and jen, and even freida) were at a family wedding some distant cousin or someone and my mom was not yet sick but, wore the beautiful dress that Eileen sewed for her when Andy got married which was the same dress we buried her in. She looked as beautiful as she did the day she first wore it. The band played "Love Train" and we all got up to dance in our little group. Me and Mom danced together and when it was over we sat back down and it was by far the best dream of mom I have ever had. Two days later after my amazing dream Eydie Gorme passed away. I remember on the weekends how mom would open all the doors and windows in the house and blast her music. She always called us in to dance with her. Although, the dream was beyond words for me to explain the absolute happiness and contentment it brought me to dance with my mom again. The news of Eydie Gorme for a brief moment brought back some of the most amazing memories of a woman I forever gave my heart to. The sadness that yet another part of my mom and the past I had with her is now gone too. It was a matter of over the next few days of allowing my heart to know that my mom was letting me know that Eydie Gorme was going to be with her and that she was awaiting our dance once again. Sis, take my dance and hold my mom tight and tell her that I love and miss you both so very much that no amount of time shall ever take you from me.
All my love, your baby sister...
Syl
Ralphie Perez-Sinohui
January 30, 2013
Has anyone ever heard of a song "Come to Jesus" by Mindy Smith. If you get a chance please listen to it (it's on YouTube). After hearing it you just know Jesus put a pen in her hand and guided her to write that song. So beautiful.
Love, Ralph
January 29, 2013
Thanks for the visit sis. I needed to see your face and hug and kiss you. Our visits are never long enough but, bring me a peace that is indescribable. Can't wait for our next visit. Until then I'll be seeing you soon.
All my love, Syl
Dad and I at the local brewery in Tucson AZ
Shawn Patterson
November 27, 2012
Good nite Mom; I love you!
November 19, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM, WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday!!!
Syl
November 19, 2012
Hi Sis,
This plaque is for you. As soon as I read it I knew it was a perfect birthday gift just for you. Then only when I found that there was only one left in the store and it was 20 feet high up on the wall did I know I had to have it. I made sure to warn the guy helping me that he would probably hate me once he saw what I needed him to do. hahaha!!! He was really great about getting it down for me.
Happy Birthday Sis!!! I hope you like it!
My love always....your baby sister Syl xoxoxo
Maria Patterson
November 16, 2012
Hi Mom, I just want to say i love you!!! I know you have been watching over me because i feel you near me everyday. Not a day goes by that i don't think of you and miss you.
I love you Mom
Patrick Patterson
July 10, 2012
Dearest Maria,
"we only part to meet again.
The mighty boundless waves
may sever
Remembrance oft shall bring
thee near
and I will with thee go forever."
Maria Patterson Walker
February 16, 2012
Hi Mom, I miss you so much. The kids do things all the time and i think "geesh, i wish Mom was here to see or hear that" You would be so proud of them. Lil Waki still cries alot when we talk about you. I sent Betty a copy of your memorial video and she says that she has an area in her house that is set aside just for you. Not a day goes by that i don't think of you Mom. I love you!! Love birdy
January 30, 2012
What an absolutely beautiful entry you've made, Sylvia. (referring to your 1-29-12 entry.) Pat
Syl Sinohui
January 29, 2012
Never the day shall pass that something about you doesn't remind me of your laugh, your smile, your unforgettable presence that so many of us miss countless times. Although, the reality of your physical presence of not being here is often still so hard to accept. The thought that you are with us more now than before is comforting beyond words. I can talk to you whenever I want and I know you hear me. I can close my eyes and see your beautiful face and smile and know you see me. I can lay down to sleep and find you there in my dreams and hold and kiss you and tell you I love you forever!!! and ever!!! I'll be seeing you...
Your sister Syl...xoxoxo
Hey Mom, it's Friday night and Dad and I are having a beer just for you!
Shawn Patterson
July 11, 2011
Syl Sinohui
July 9, 2011
Hi babe! (that's what I called and you responded to while caring for you) I thank you sooooo much for all the great memories and times you left behind for me to enjoy over the past 3 years that you have been away. Along with sharing those memories and times with Lil Maria and the rest of the family. I promise Laughter and Smiles always follow. Ralph and Pat are absolutely right on when they say your presence and the moments that pass are the hardest. But, as I kiss your picture I know you feel my love. As I talk to your picture and play my Indian Flute for you I know you feel my love. As I am presented with difficult times not only does God watch over me I feel he sends you to me and the signs along the way throughout my day let me know you are my guarding angel and are never really gone at all.
Mi querida hermana Te amo y nunca estoy sin ti por más de un momento en el tiempo
Always babe!, your loving sister Syl.
Patrick Patterson
July 9, 2011
Dearest Maria, It's three years since you left us to begin your next great adventure. We love you; we miss your physical presence. This quote from St. John Chrysostom makes sense to me. "They whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before. They are now... wherever we are."
loving you always and always, Pat
June 10, 2011
So hard to believe that three years have passed. It seems like it all happened yesterday. We don't miss you everyday, but we miss you every moment of our lives.
Love and peace to all!
Ralph
susan
May 28, 2011
Hello again my dear friend! I talk about you every other week in my permanent makeup classes. I feel as if you are watching over me and helping me teach people about you. You are still in my prayers and thoughts and I miss you! Love to all in your family.xo Susan Church
Maria Patterson Walker
May 26, 2011
Hi Mom, I am sitting here at work and can't stop thinking of you. It use to be days like this when i was all done with my work and i would call you to see what you were doing. You would be making sope, at big lots or at the chriopractor. Geesh, Mom i miss you like crazy. I love you so much!!!!! Love Birdy xoxoxoxoxo
Maria Patterson
March 30, 2011
Hello Mom, I know it's been a long time since i have written in your book. I guess i kind of forgot about it because i talk to you everyday anyway. It's just so funny because the kids have been telling me that i look like you alot lately. They say " you drive like Nana Mom" and " You act like Nana when you do that Mom" It just makes my heart smile to think that I am anything like you Momma. I love you and miss you every single day but knowing you are right here with me makes it alright! I love you Mom....
Raphael Sinohui
August 13, 2010
Hello to everyone who posts here: I have a little story to tell. Tuesday, Aug. 10, Jay and I had to go to the S.F. Valley. I dropped Jay off to do what he had to do and I went shopping. There's a Target on Corbin and Nordoff in a small shopping mall, I went to Target to buy cat food and then I left to go to Payless Shoes, they're having their BOGO sale right now, so if you need shoes, you buy one pair and get the second pair 1/2 off.
As I was walking to Payless from Target I just felt someone was with me. I turned around but no one was there so I kept on walking to Payless Shoes (hoping they have the shoes I like and in my size). I felt a slight breeze and thought that was funny because it was like 90 degrees. So I turned around again and just happened to look down and there was this small PURPLE ball of fuzz, no bigger than a finger tip. I had to turn to get to Payless Shoes and this purple fuzz ball turned also. I just knew Maria was with me shopping. I remember how she loves to shop.
Live life with an open heart and mind and our loved ones who have crossed over will let you know they are with us. No such thing as death.
Blessed are those who believe and have not yet seen.
Does anyone know her favorite song? I want to learn it and play it on my piano.
Love to you all, Ralph
p.s. Someone just gave me a kiss on my cheek, I bet it was Maria.
July 9, 2010
Dearest Maria: A few of us, I say a few but really, it was more like a small army ..., it was Ralph, Jay, Alex, Maggie, Desiree, Ashley and her boyfriend, Jessica, Alex Jr., Maria (your sweet daughter), your beautiful grandkids, Waki, Haley & Savannah and me. We gathered at this Chinese restaurant called the Walnut Tree. We had a really nice time being together (I know how much that meant to you).
Thank you for all you did to keep us close ...I know it stemmed from the incredible, unconditional love you had for all those you loved. I really miss you dear Sister!
You are ever in my thoughts ...
Love, your Twinkletoes (Marsha)
July 8, 2010
Dearest Maria, Today is the 2nd anniversary of your passing. I look at it as a transition into paradise for you. This evening a dinner was held in your momory celebrating your wonderful life where you touched so many of our lives in a very positive way.
We'll all probably always miss you but we'll stay strong in the knowledge that you're still here spiritually loving and supporting us.
your loving husband, Pat
Syl
June 28, 2010
I come back here from time to time because for a whole year after you left...this is where i spent my time reading and writing, crying, and missing you beyond what words could have ever explained. Today is a new day and God has blessed me with so much. Mostly, the strength and comfort to know that you are still very much a part of my daily life. I visit and talk with you more now then before and I am thankful to our lord each and everyday for bringing me to this place of peace and understanding. I still miss you but atleast now I can kiss your picture or just tell you out loud without wondering if you hear me. I know you do. Your visits are wonderful and I look forward to them. I used to dread and fight sleep because I was stuck in the days of when we cared for you. Now, your prescence in my dreams is so amazing and fulfilling my sleep and dreams are so much better now. No doubt your upcoming anniversary will be hard on all us who love and miss you sooo very much. However, I will be off visiting Tia Lupe and Tio Bill and taking you with me. So, make this trip with me and accompany me in my dreams which is where we have some of our best times. There I can hug and kiss you and tell you I love you over and over and over again. It's never over it's always a continued or new visit altogether.
See you soon!!!
Love forever and ever your babysister Syl
Maria Patterson
March 16, 2010
Thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All i have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart.
Maria Patterson
March 16, 2010
Hi Mom, I know i have been talking to you alot over the past few weeks but it's just amazing to be able to send you these little love notes (savannah says that) It's just so amazing how i feel you around me everyday, it feels like your still here. There is an amazing peace around me and i know that is you. I love you so very much and i miss you every day of my life. Love Lil Maria
Maria Patterson
February 16, 2010
Hi Mom, I have been thinking and missing you alot lately. I guess you can say it gets easier at time passes but it still does not feel real to me. I miss you so much but i know you are with me always. The other night i layed down and prayed, all of a sudden i heard your voice clear as day say "I love you with all of my heart Maria". I just know that was you Mom. No matter what i go through in my life you are always with me and i love that you show me. That alone makes me feel that your not so far away. Goodnight Mom and i will see you tomorrow. Love Lil Maria
February 15, 2010
Dearest Maria, I was thinking of you today but that is nothing new; I think of you every day and I'm glad that you enriched my life and the lives of many others. We were better off having known you. That was one of the things you were good at -- enriching the lives of others.
When John Kennedy was assasinated, one member of his cabinet said, "we'll never see another one like him again," and that's how I feel about you. We'll never see another one like you. And maybe that's a good thing. (fun)
This poem written by who I don't know expresses something I believe to be true.
"We may not be together in the way we used to,
we are still connected by a cord no eye can see, so whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart if you look beyond the rainbow and listen with your heart."
Love always, your husband, Pat.
Raphael Sinohui
December 29, 2009
My Dear Sister:
The holidays will never be the same without you. I will always remember in my heart how you always tried to make Xmas and New Years special for everyone you knew. I miss your tamales. I'm going to try and make tamales myself this year. I'm tired of Pollo Loco's tamales.
If you celebrate Xmas and New Year's in heaven I hope you and all our loved ones have a great time.
Happy New Year to all who post here.
Love, Your Brother, Ralph
Susan Church
December 27, 2009
I just found out tonight that my dear friend Maria has gone home to be with the Lord.
I cannot tell you what a shock this was to me as I think of her often and talk about her in all of my Scar Relaxation classes.
Lil Maria and Pat, my prayers go out to you and your families.
I feel so sad at not knowing about your loss sooner.
Time passes so quickly, and we get caught up in our own lives that I am very upset with myself that I did not try harder to stay in touch with Maria.
I last saw Maria when she came to my brothers house in Chandler 2 years ago.
What I great time we had chatting about how we met, Pat and Lil Maria.... all this while I was refreshing her permanent makeup.
She will be in my prayers.
Love to you all,
Susan
Lil Maria Patterson
November 24, 2009
Hi Mom, The holidays are quickly approaching and i miss u so much. This is the first holiday that has come that i have been back on my feet since u passed. I feel u near me everyday when I am at work or driving around. I take your strength with me always. I love u more than words can say. I dreamt about u lastnight. I had a dream that i had an appointment with a client and you walked through the door. You said "shhh mija i am pretending that i am here to for an appointment but lets just talk" I laughed and asked you why you don't visit me more often, u said " don't look for me I am always here with you". I love you Mom!!
Love Lil Maria
November 24, 2009
Hi to all:
I prayed the Rosary for our Dear Maria 8 times on her birthday. The number 8 represents eternity since there is no beginning and no end. As I was praying I kept hearing noises like little taps. I think my sister was there as I was praying for her. I often dream of her. I want to post the dreams on this site, but sometimes there are just too many. Just recently I dreamt about Maria, our Mom and another lady who I could not identify. They were giving a party for some kids that I could see playing in a yard.
I know we all miss her terribly and love her like the number 8.
Love, Ralph
shawn patterson
November 19, 2009
Hey Mom, Happy Birthday my Raging Wind ...Forever raging. I thought about you constantly today and I felt like you were with me. I had a good day at work, and tonight I just sat around and looked at all the old pictures I have. I like the poem Dad posted earlier. You are just in the next room, that's all. And to see your face in the pictures tonight made me smile and feel better about everything. Thanks lady. Happy BirthDay!
Syl
October 8, 2009
The days have for lack of a better word gotten easier to get through now that I can actually witness your visits. Even Freida will say when something happens out of the ordinary around the house. Oh auntie must be visiting again. She’ll say hi auntie we love you. For so long I was sad because I kept looking for something that would indicate you might have visited me. Well, of course the wise and wonderful Ralph and Pat both explained that I should stop looking and just pray and wait for you to visit. My life is so much more at peace now and my heart does not weigh heavy with guilt or regret but with pure happiness that you are in a far better place yet not so far away at all.
Lil Maria comes over almost every day to help me pack and get us ready to move to Brea. I would be lost if she weren’t around to help me out and drink coffee with. We share some of the best times laughing and recalling our memories and laughter of times spent with you and places we went to eat with you or just visits with you and little sayings you had. She always touches my heart when she says “Aunt Syl that’s something my mom would have said” or “you sound just like my mom”. Wow!!! There’s no better compliment in the world one can get than to hear you remind someone of a dear and special love of their life. Of course, we laugh and then she smacks on the arm just the way you would if we said something funny or silly.
I still kiss your picture everyday and I play my Indian flute for you as I should have when you were here. At least now I know you have to listen even if it’s awful. Hahahaha….
I miss you always but it’s soooo much better now.
All my love now and forever your baby sister Syl.
Raphael Sinohui
August 10, 2009
This post is to all that read here.
Maria came to me in a dream wearing a dress that Jay had bought for his Mom for one of her birthdays. It's a beautiful dress, red with white polka-dots. I know it doesn't sound that interesting, but you had to see it to appreciate it. I interpreted this message from Maria to let me know that she had met up with Jay's Mom, Dorothy. She always liked Maria.
I have also had visits lately from my Dad and Lorri. I'm sure my Mom lives with me in my house because I can always feel her love. I also had vists from some of my cats that have crossed over. Yes, our beautiful pets cross over and wait for us too. Remember they give us unconditional love. There is no doubt in my mind that Maria has Pepper with her.
I'm reading a book by James Van Praagh, the medium, and in it he says that of all of the people that have crossed over that he has contacted throughout his career not one has ever said that they would like to come back to the physical earth. So heaven must be really awesome. I also wanted to mention that Aug. 27th is the anniversary of Lorri's passing. Please say a prayer for her.
Love to all, Ralph
Syl Sinohui
August 7, 2009
You are so funny sis...after I wrote to you yesterday I went to the market and unsure as always of what I needed to get. Around the corner comes this lady walks almost right into me to where I have to look up only to see her wearing what else but a Barry White t-shirt. At first I thought what are the chances and then I gave it a bit more thought and realized you were letting me know you got my earlier note. Thanks for visiting me and please feel free to drop by whenever you'd like. Hugging you always!!!
Syl
August 6, 2009
Hi sis,
Well, Freida and I gave a whole hearted try at planting some of the flower seeds you had mailed to me over the years. Uh yeah that didn’t work out so much. Either the dog would dig them up and eat them or for whatever reason they just didn’t grow. I think it has something to do with the gardener’s touch or lack thereof. Haha. I remember sitting on the side of your bed listening to Barry White and looking through the pages of a Martha Stewart magazine when you were sick. Telling you I could probably try to plant something. You acknowledged with raised eyebrows of encouragement. Thanks for trying. I was sitting in the living room a few weeks ago and decided the carpet was old and I was tired of it. So, I pulled it all out and yup! I blamed you when Monica came home. I said it’s something my sister would have done. We are planning to stain the floor and see how that comes out. I have painted the downstairs bathroom and rearranged the closets endless times. You were always up to something like that. These moments just tend to move me and come over me like you are nudging me saying come on Syl this house has potential. Hahaha that’s, our little inside joke.
Although, the one year mark has come and gone it is still very much as fresh a memory as just last week or just last month that we were all caring for you. It is a constant memory of time gone by and of days yet to pass. It is a daily observance for most of us. One Year and One Day, one year and two days one year and each day that passes we keep in our hearts your smile, your laughter, your beautiful face, your love and the best of memories that can often bring us to tears or make us laugh and smile because one had to know you to know that there was no telling what you were going to say next.
A visit with you always ended with a plan to visit again soon, a tight hug and a smack on the back that you always gave that let us know you loved us that much and more.
Here’s hugging you back sis!!!
All my love…forever your sister Sylvia.
Patrick Patterson
August 6, 2009
Hi, Maria, I had a good laugh reading Ralph's last entry and I know you did too. I came across this poem and I thought of you. I dedicate it to you. The poem is called "All is Well" by Henry Scott Holland.
"Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other, that we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together,
Play, smile, think of me and if you want to, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was,
Let it be spoken without effect,
Without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was;
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you,
For an interval,
Somewhere very near,
Just around the corner.
All is well."
As always, Love, Pat
Lil Maria Patterson
July 24, 2009
Hi Mom,
I have been thinking about you alot lately, I can feel you near me everyday. Things are going good. The kids and I prayed a few nights ago and they said you heard there prayers. We all miss you so much. Well this is just a little note to say" I love you very much and I miss you the same everyday.
Love
Lil Maria
Ralph Sinohui
July 12, 2009
Dear Sister:
So hard to believe that a year has passed since you left on your journey to eternal life. Thank you for all your heavenly visits. We miss you so much. Family gatherings are not the same without you, but we get through. I hope Michael Jackson is teaching you to moon-walk. Good Bless you my dear sister and please give my love to Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa and all of our dear family that I am so proud to be a part of. If you and Tia Dora are making tamales, please save me some.
Later, Love, Ralph (Ollie)
Marsha DeBelling
July 9, 2009
My dear Sister, Maria:
Well Sis, I just wanted you to know that the love you showed us and the love we all have for you is as strong as ever. Five of us got together for lunch yesterday - in your honor. You meant so much to us when you were here, even more than we knew. It has been one year since your passing and during that year, we grieved your loss, sometimes with each other and often by ourselves. Just getting through the day was difficult. Now, although our hearts still long to be with you, we know you're in a better place and just knowing that, I think is what helps us to go on.
Thanks for being a great Sis, Aunt, Great Aunt and Best Friend and for watching over us.
Love,
Marsha (twinkle toes)
July 8, 2009
To the world's greatest wife, friend, mother, Nana, sister, you're in our hearts always. Our fond memories of you never cease. I often feel your presence and it enriches my life. Your love is such a blessing now as it was when you were physical.
With Love, Pat
Lil Maria Patterson
July 8, 2009
Hi Mom, today makes one year that you have been gone. It still seems surreal to me that you are not here. I try not to think about it and just keep my mind busy. I know you are in a much better place then any of us and your not in pain anymore. I miss everything about you mommy. What I can do in your memory is keep fighting like you always did one day at a time. I love you so much, not a day goes by that I don't think of the smell of your hands and your goofy laugh. I love you!!!!!!!!!!!
Ralph Sinohui
May 30, 2009
I just wanted to let everyone know that Tia Dora crossed over into heaven the morning of May 27. She was 82 and had been in poor health for some time. She was diabetic and had high blood pressure. Maria is very close to her aunts and uncles and I'm sure she was there to help Tia Dora cross over, along with a lot of other loved ones.
Love, Ralph
Lil Maria Patterson
May 27, 2009
Hi Mom,
I thought of you this morning on my way to work. I was driving and a car was racing next to me. I thought to myself "that car is driving like a bat out of hell". It was so funny, It amazes me to think of how I take you with me in my daily life. I find myself doing things you use to do and it brings a smile to my face. I miss you so much.
Love, Maria
Lil Maria Patterson
May 11, 2009
Hi Mom,I am writing because Mothers Day was yesterday. It was extremely hard without you but I know you were here in spirit.Not a day goes by that I don't think of your smile, your scent, your sweet words and your motherly love. I miss you so very much. In my daily walk I take you with me and do the things that you would have wanted me to. I love you so much mom.
Love,Maria
Shawn Patterson
April 17, 2009
April 17, 2009
Dear Mom - Dad and I are doing good in Tucson. We work on the house and meet for lunch during the week. When I walk around the house that you and Dad built, I see the interior design, and, every decoration and adornment you left for us. It feels like you are still here, and that you can see how Dad is as strong as ever.
I was in the garage the other day building some shelves, and from behind I felt several Santa Claus' staring at me. You have about 30 different Santa's sticking out of boxes in the garage. They look like they just won't wait to push the Christmas spirit. That is just your style. I love you, and I miss you like nothing else Mom. I'll never forget how you always made the holidays special for us. I can see now why it was so important to you to make every moment a memorable one. Thank you my pretty lady
Ralph Sinohui
April 16, 2009
Dear Sylvia:
You are welcome. I just wish more people would use it. I find it very comforting to read everyone's entries. Maria is a vey special sister and she will always be in our lives.
Love, Ralph
Sylvia Sinohui
April 16, 2009
Ralph,
I can't Thank You enough for providing this Guest Book as a way for us to talk to our dear sister. It is so comforting to be able to write my thoughts and prayers here for her to read and feel as though she is always here.
Love you!!! Syl
Sylvia Sinohui
April 15, 2009
Hi Sis,
Well, I went to take mom flowers at the cemetary and talk to her about how much I truly miss you. In hopes that some sort of healing would begin to take place. For as long as I can remember the train has always come by as soon as I arrive and that was always mom saying hi mija I am glad you are here. And each time I would leave the train would again come by and it was mom saying bye and sending me her love until the next time. This time there was no train. Not to say hello or goodbye. I figured she was busy catching up with you and that even 9 months later you are still just as busy in heaven as you were here with us. Being that social butterfly and spending time with family there. Sis, your memory is still very much here with us. To say I miss you being here, hearing your voice, hugging you being able to say I love you sis is no where near what my heart feels and hurts for each and every day. All my love your sister Syl.
April 12, 2009
Dearest Maria, here we are on Easter Sunday. I thought of you today at church and I thought of these words by an unknown author: God saw she was getting tired, a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around her and whispered, "Maria, come with me." With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best.
love and miss you every day. Patrick Patterson
Ralph Sinohui
April 10, 2009
I just wanted to wish everyone a great Easter. On Easter Sunday stop for second and wish our Dear Maria and all our loved ones in heaven a Happy Easter. They'll hear you.
Love, Uncle Ralph
Lil Maria Patterson
April 8, 2009
Hi Mom,
Today is April 8th and you have been gone 9 months. I can't beleive it, I miss you so much. Sometimes I sit and watch your memorial video and remember all the wonderful memories of you. You were the best Mother and friend any daughter could have asked for. I ran across our glamour shots photo last night(you are so beautiful Mom)I love you every minute of everyday and I miss you the same. I will see you in my dreams.
Lil Maria Patterson
March 17, 2009
Hi Mom,
I am at work just thinking of you today. It is St. Patricks day today and I remember u being in the kitchen making something special for Dad. I miss you Mama Llama but I know you are here with me everyday. This is just a note to say " I love you".
Ralph Sinohui
February 17, 2009
I received a visit from Maria the other day. An elderly couple moved into the house directly across from mine. I met them and noticed the man had marks on his arm the same as Maria did during the last few months of her sickness. I knew then he had or was fighting cancer. I couldn't help but wonder if my sister still had the same marks on her arm. In her visit, Maria, showed me her arm and said to me, ''Look there are no more scars.'' I touched her arm and she felt warm. I told her this and she smiled.
As the earth energizes our physical bodies, so must our souls be enerzied. So when we are in a deep sleep our souls travel to heaven to be energized. This is one of the times when we are visiting our loved ones. Whenever I see Maria it seems like she is always dressed in white. I know her favorite color was purple so I don't understand why she isn't wearing purple. Does anyone know if white was also one of her favorite colors?
Another visit I had was about a month ago. I donated some money to a church, through the mail, so that they would pray for my sister. I just had this feeling that I had to take this donation to the post office right away. This was about 11pm. When I got to the post office I was walking up to the door and a shiny dime on the ground caught my eye. I picked it up and next to it was a penny. I couldn't figure out why I found the eleven cents since there are a lot of street people around to pick up fallen change. So I just know that Maria was with me when I made out the donation and took it to the post office because 11 cents represented the month she was born, November.
The money I donated to the church was for prayer for Maria, my Mom and Grandmother for Valentine's day.
My love to all who post their love for our Dear Maria.
Lil Maria Patterson
February 15, 2009
Hi Mom, I am looking at your picture right now. Yesterday was Valentines and I remembered you always sending me, Shane and Shawn Valentine day cards. You were so funny because you would always send us something from the 99 cent store and leave the sticker on it. Lol. I love and miss you so much Mommy. Tomorrow is monday and another positive 24 hours has gone by, thank God. I will see you in my dreams Mama, I love you lots.
Lil Maria Patterson
January 31, 2009
Hi Mama,
I have been thinking of u all day today. Tomorrow is Superbowl Sunday and you ar not here to scream and yell with me. Remember when me and Dad would bet on the game while you were making a wonderful lunch for everyone that was there. I miss your fried fish and shrimp with a side of potatoes and salad. I love and miss you every second of everday. I will see you in my drerams. :> Love, Maria
Patrick Patterson
January 23, 2009
Dearest Maria, we're still missing you very much. so many everyday things remind me of you, songs and places visited, etc. I feel really good knowing you're still very much with us, giving guidance or just interacting with us in some special way. It's always so special whenever any of us has an experience with you. I know in my heart you are in all your glory, and so, my love, I say good night for now, and I appreciate the pure love you have for us all now and also all the love you bestowed on so many of us before you made your transition. your husband, Pat
Lil Maria Patterson
January 18, 2009
Hi Mama,
I woke up this morning thinking of you. I miss you so very much, there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I know that you are here with me every step that I take in my life. Everything is slowly coming back together (I promise you this mom). I drove past a Kmart early this morning and thought of you. I remembered when we use to put lots of stuff on layaway and by the time we were able to get it out, it didn't fit anymore, haha. Uncle Alex and i went to go eat at Jims Hamburger stand in Huntington Park last week. Mom we had your favorite, a big pastrami sandwich with a side of yellow peppers. I remember when you would ask me to get extra peppers at Tommy burgers so you could refill your container at home hmmm, I think they caught on :>. I miss and love you so much mommy.
I love and miss you always,
Lil Maria
Lil Maria Patterson
January 5, 2009
Hi Mom,
I was watching the CD we played at your memorial. I love and miss you so very much. Mom, I miss your laugh, your smile, your cooking, your sense of humor, going to eat chinese food(sneaking, so dad didn't know) and most of all the love and support you always gave to me. I thank God everyday for blessing me with such a wonderful mother and friend. I dreampt of you last night. I miss you mom.
Love, Maria
Maria Patterson
January 1, 2009
Hi Mom,
I wanted to say "Happy New Year" I love you Mommy and I know this year is going to be a good one. This will be the first year without you in physical form but you are always in my heart. I think about you everyday and I always feel you around me.
I love you Mama Lama
Lil Maria Patterson
December 27, 2008
I have not written in this guest book since my moms passing because it has been extremly hard to deal with as it has been for our entire family. I had a dream about my mom on 12/22/08. I was sitting in my car at the park really confused and I felt someone sit next to me but noone was their. I thought to myself "Mom, why were you taken from me, I miss you and I am so confused" I then heard as clear as day "I never left meja, I have always been here just keep fighting". My mom was my best friend and we all miss her so much. She was the best mother you could ever ask for. Me and my brothers had a wonderful childhood, always happy and laughing. She was so funny and always knew how to look at the bright side of things no matter what the situation was. I know she never left any of us, if anything now she doesn't have to travel by car or airplane to see her family and friends. I love you Mommy.
Lil Maria
shawn patterson
December 22, 2008
On Sunday past I had a "dream" about my Mom. Maria, my Dad, and I, were working in the garage and my Mom came walking up the driveway. I was the only one that saw her at first and without thinking I ran out and hugged her. Next, as I hugged her, I kissed her face. Then Maria looked at me and we both knew that as completely perfect as it was, something wasn't right. I was left in the driveway holding the white satin outfit my mom had worn. It rippled in the breeze and I just stood there pleading for her return. Tough times for sure, but I did have her back for just that moment...Don't worry, she's still here and she loves us.
Raphael Sinohui
December 19, 2008
Hello Everyone: I just wanted to share an experience I had just a few hours ago. I was taking a nap, I try to nap a couple of hours every day between 3-6pm. I went into a deep sleep and dreamt that my sister Sylvia was taking care of Maria, and I could see Maria lying in bed sleeeping but I knew she had already entered eternity. I didn't know if I should tell Sylvia what I knew. Then all of a sudden Patrick (her husband) showed up and told me that my sister Marsha was trying to get in touch with me. I snapped awake and I lay back trying to understand the dream. Just then I heard my dear sister Maria call my name. I just told her how much we all miss and love her, and how grateful to Almighty God that she is my sister. Anyway, after I got up I turned on my computer to check up on the news. My cell phone was near by, I checked to see if I had any messages, something I don't usually do because no one ever calls me, and there was a message there from Marsha. I know in my soul and heart that Maria came to visit me. I was really missing her today, cried some. I think she knew it or someone told her and she wanted me to feel better.I thank her for the visit and I thank God for making it possible. You would be surprised at all the loved ones we have around us trying to help us get through our lives with as little dents and bangs as possible. Hope to report another visit soon. Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and blessed New Year.
Love, Ralph
Ralph Sinohui
December 4, 2008
Hello my dear beautiful sister, Maria. I thought about you all day Thanksgiving. I remember last year you and Pat took me and Jay out to eat Thanksgiving dinner. I will always remember that precious time. The holidays just aren't the same without you. I hope they just come and go with the speed of lightening. Hopefully next year will be better. I remember how you jused to love to decorate for the holidays. Your house was always filled with love and tamales. I cried today thinking about you. I put up the Santa Clause you gave me last year. I also put up the soap dispenser reindeer you gave me. That is so cute. Thank you so much for being my beautiful sister. Love you much. Your brother Ralph
Andrew Sinohui
November 29, 2008
Hey "SIS" I AM SITTING HERE ALONE THINKING ABOUT YOU AND I THINK I AM GOING TO OPEN THIS BOTTLE OF JACK AND HAVE A BEAUTIFUL CONVERSATION WITH YOU.THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS WE USED TO TALK ABOUT. AND YES I GUESS YOU GOT YOUR WAY YOU TOLD YOU WERE GOING TO BE LEAVING SOON, I KNOW YOUR LOOKING DOWN ON ME AND MY GIRLS. SIS THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK ABOUT YOU. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOW A SERVANT OF THE ALMIGHTY LORD, AND THAT IS THE UNTIMATE GOAL FOR US ALL.I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH. I WILL TALK TO YOU AGAIN SOON. YOUR BRO. ANDY
shawn patterson
November 19, 2008
Happy birthday Mom, I miss you. Dad and I are going to plant a tree for you at the house tomorrow. We started tonight but it got dark early and the earth was pretty hard. We soaked it. We'll plant a beautiful tree that will grow and always be there watching over us the way you did.
Ralph Sinohui
November 19, 2008
My dear sister: I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. I'm going to pray the rosary for you as a gift. I know you can read this and I just hope you have a beautiful birthday. I still want to pick up the phone and call you just to talk, but the sadness of not being able to do that is still great. Knowing you're in no pain and you don't have to take all that awful medication gives some comfort. I'm going to have a glass of merlot today in honor of your birthday. I hope all that love you will do the same, except for Alex. He can drink ginger ale. I thought I heard you call me mijo today. I think you were with me when I went to Wal-Mart. God Bless you my dear sister and all our loved ones that are with you. All my love to you on this your 62nd birthday.
Your Brother, Ralph
Patrick Patterson
November 8, 2008
Hello, dearest Maria, I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and all the days before that, too. even though you are missed a lot by many, I feel your presence here even though you are not here in physical form and it's very reassuring.
I think of all you accomplished and I'm very proud of you and I know now you know your true worth.
Have a wonderful eternity, and keep in touch (fun).
shawn patterson
November 6, 2008
Mom, I miss you every minute of every day. I wake up looking at the pictures of you by my bed, and I go to sleep doing the same. It's still hard to believe but it's getting better. You used to say that if I didn't have anything funny to say maybe I shouldn't say anything at all. I understand that advice much better lately. Life's too short to be Dilly~Dallying and Fartin' Around! Love you.
Ralph Sinohui
October 26, 2008
I guess it is time to let all who love and care for Maria know, our beautiful sister; friend; mom; wife; caretaker; etc., is OK. After my sister passed and the funeral home took her away, they just took her tired and sick body, she remains in the house with her beloved husband, Pat. I slept on her bed that night. I couldn't sleep and just lay there. All of a sudden I heard Maria call my name. It came from just above the bed. I was so overjoyed that she took the effort to let me know that she is OK. I have had these experiences with my Mom, Dad and my dear friend Joey. I have had several visits with my sister since her passing. She looks marvelous and is the same caring and loving woman she always was. There is no such thing as death, only the parting of the eternal soul from the physical body. Remember we are spiritual beings having a human experience. That's why we all love pizza so much. And in my sister's case Merlot.
Sylvia Sinohui
October 23, 2008
3 months is such a very long time when the heart is keeping time. I pretend that you are still in Arizona and that I will plan a trip to see you soon. Unfortunately, that trip is no longer going to be planned or happen for either of us. I miss you so very much. So, many regrets of conversations I wish we could have gone back to and talked more about. Times I wanted to go and visit and figured later would be just as well because time would be there for us. Fall season is upon us and the memory of your house decorated and how being there was like coming home it felt so familiar. Sis, I miss you so very much and I am so sorry I wasn't there more often to help you through so much. I know my heart will one day heal itself I just don't know when that will ever be. I ask God to always keep you in peace just as you were the day you left us...your baby sister Syl.
Patrick Patterson
September 8, 2008
Dear Maria, Today, September 8th, makes two months since you left us. We all truly miss and love you. In heaven, I know you are safe and sound. I wish you all the love and happiness that you truly deserve in your new home. I can't help but remember that we had the time of our lives together in this physical format. Thank you for all the quality you brought into my life. Your good friend and husband, Pat
Ralph
July 29, 2008
My dear sister, still miss you a whole lot. I know you can read all these messages of love for you. Someone once told me that the things you didn't accomplish in life, you can accomplish in heaven. I know you will do just that. Time to go to the casino. Will write you later. Love, Ralph
Sharon Malone
July 26, 2008
First, I want to thank Monica, Maria's sister in law, for calling to leave a voice mail last Saturday telling me of the memorial services in La Habra. I already knew the previous Monday what had happened as I had reached Pat by phone because I hadn't heard anything for so long about Maria's condition ... and I felt an urgency within to call. And I appreciate talking to Sylvia so much later. Thanks for your time, Sylvia!!!
I'm Maria's webmaster who built her SurvivingBurns.org web site almost 10 years ago gratis ... and freely maintained it until last January when she said it was time to take it off the internet. I spent many hours with Maria since we first met in school (August '08) in California attending the same class and so enjoyed her company. We found that we lived only 2 miles from each other (she in Tujunga and me in Sunland). Yes, she was very, very special and who could not help loving her after meeting her! Then Pat and she decided to move to Arizona. I wasn't a happy camper! That was the last I ever saw her. After I moved to Oregon almost 4 years ago, Pat and she planned to visit me in September 2 or 3 years ago (senior moment) but, alas, she did not feel well enough to come. We did kept in touch by email and phone. But, it's been a long time since we sat on her patio drinking cool drinks in the heat of the day talking about everything and anything. She is missed, indeed.
Love you, Nana.
Kite Kid
Evelyn Dyson
July 26, 2008
Dear Maria, I miss you and all the talks we had over the back wall. You were such a special friend and I'll never forget all the laughs we had together. You had a way about you that everyone loved, and that's such a special gift. My sister just passed away on the 19th, so maybe the two of you can have a glass or Merlot together. I'll never forget you Maria. Love you sweetie!
Ralph
July 24, 2008
My dear sister, Maria, miss you much. I miss calling you every day to see how you are doing. I hope you liked the Memorial in your honor at Vincent's house. I try to pray for you every day. I still have a hard time trying to understand why you are not here with us. I'm going to see Diana Ross at the Hollywood Bowl. I hope she sings ''Missing You'', for we always will. Love You, Ralph
Marsha De Belling
July 21, 2008
My dearest sister, Maria:
You have no idea what an impact your life has had on those who were left behind. If you ever wondered at all whether your life mattered, all I can say is "immeasurably". Our Heavenly Father knew just who He was sending to earth the day you were born. He also knew that you were needed up in Heaven and could do the job from up there also. I know you're watching over all of us. I always knew you had a beautiful spirit inside of you. The trials and tribulations you went through in all of your 61 years of life were not by chance. Our Heavenly Father used those times of pain and suffering for good - to help others. I KNOW my big sister IS in Heaven and I WILL see you again.
All my love,
Marsha (your twinkletoes)
Nadine Thomas
July 20, 2008
I worked with Maria many years ago at the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. I remember her wonderful proud spirit for life and family as well as her support assistance to others. She has left an indelible mark for others to follow.
Ralph Sinohui
July 17, 2008
My dear sister: Missing you terribly. I reached for the phone to call you yesterday, but then I realized I can't call you any more. I can only talk to you from my heart from now on. I'm so proud of my sister's (Marsha, Sylvia); brother Alex and cousin Eileen, for being there until your last breath. Love you much my dear sister Maria. I have to go do laundry, and will talk to you later. Give my love to all our loved one's in heaven. Love, Ralph
Sylvia Sinohui
July 16, 2008
The days just seem to run into each other. Monday becomes Friday and time has little meaning only that if I dare to stop I see you have been gone for just over a moment in time. I start each day with an ache in my heart and an emptiness that won't soon be filled. I am content to know that you are no longer suffering and you are in God's loving care. The love and memories you left here with me are forever embedded in my heart of just what a beautiful and loving sister you are and were. As I looked over your pictures to prepare for the memorial never have I seen a more beautiful bald woman than you. I'm sorry I never told you that in the living. To love and care for you the last days of your life were truly an honor and I thank God each and everyday for the many blessings he provides even when we can't see them for just that BLESSINGS!!! I love you sis!
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