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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Rodriguez
me me
March 5, 2014
Te vas Angel Mio, ya vas a partir,dejando mi alma herida, y un corazon a sufrir! Te vas y me dejas, un imenso dolor, recuerdo inovidable me a quedado de tu amor! Pero hay cuando vuelvas, no me hallaras aqui, iras a mi tumba, y alli resaras por mi! Veras unas letras escritas alli, con el nombre y la fecha, y el dia que fallesi!!!!!!!!!
Carolina Becerril La Pistola
March 5, 2014
In the Name of the Father and if the Son, and if the Holy Spirit, I thank you Jesus for the life of one of the greatest men in the world! Thank you for giving the opportunity of being able to care for this wonderful daddy, to me! Im most humble and grateful for everything, especially for the challenging times we went through! He didnt ever give up! His body did, and I realize that you needed to take him back! I will see you again daddy, in the mean time, rest and make coffee for everyone, soon i will be there to share one with you! Im just banging out with my other lifesaver everyday, mi Rafaelito! Yiu kniw that right? This is my last entry as your book will close tomorrow! It was great therapy! Thank you daddy for everything, all the heartache, pain and above all for your love, compassion, and your possitive advice! We are all trying to make you proud!!! Goodbye my trusted jefito Angel Mio! I will always miss you!
March 2, 2014
Tati!
We miss you so much! We praise God for the time we had with you. Although we feel it wasn't enough time, we know we'll meet again soon. Last night, of all nights, the anniversary of when you met our Lord, Wyman picked his books to read for the night and one of them was your book about airplanes. He's so gentle with it because he knows it's special.
We miss you so much!!!! Xoxo
me me
March 1, 2014
We celebrate your life today and always con todo mi corazon, i miss you miss you and miss yiu! It was a day just like today! THANK YOU LORD FOR THE BEST DADDY IN THE WORLD!
March 1, 2014
Mi jefe, my grumpy Gus, my favorite patient, my favorite Tata of all time,
I love you and miss you more than you will ever know. Please be near our hearts as all of us go crazy today thinking of the day you left this world. Soften our hearts and let us have peace remembering this day not just as the day you left us, but as the day you went to be with our Lord and Savior! You have and always will be in my mind and heart and I think of you everyday of my life, trying to do what would make you proud of me. It's hard to believe it's been a year..... The pain is so strong it feels like yesterday. Thank you for being my Tata. Thank you for being you! Thank you for being such an influence in my life that I see you everywhere and in everyone! I love you Tata, I miss you always. Thank you for being the rock of our family. We are doing everything to continue to keep the rock that holds us strong. Not a damn thing in this world will ever break our family, thanks to you! I love you Tata!!!!! I thank God for your life everyday!
March 1, 2014
A whole year since you left this world and entered the gates of Heaven. It is such a peaceful thought to know that you are no longer suffering. You are living happy and healthy with our Lord. It would be so selfish of us to still want you here in pain.
You wouldn't want us to be sorrowful. You'd want us to be strong soldiers, keep living and do good things for others. I give thanks for your life and for your time with us. I rejoice in reflecting on our moments spent together, not just when I was a child and was driven around but more as an adult when I would drive myself to your house and spend time with you. If it was just for 20 minutes in between errands, I would do it for you. You always thanked for the "hanging out". The time spent was so very dear and I hold your insights and hilarious tangents close even as you became more of a "forgetful Jones" in more recent times, you were still the wonderful person you had always been. Time spent is so important because we don't know how short or long the Lord has in store but we give thanks to Him for either one.
Even though you are not physically on this Earth, you are still watching everything, right alongside our Savior: what we say, do, and think. I know if we always live our lives according to His plan, we will see you again. You said to obey, I am. I still want to make you proud. Love you tremendously.
Eleanor
March 1, 2014
Liz, Carol, Richard & families. You are in prayer always but much more this anniversary day. I know your emptiness and yet joy. For your daddy is with Jesus and is complete. May the Peace and Love of God hold you all gently in His arms. I love you!- Nonono
March 1, 2014
A whole year since you left this world and entered the gates of Heaven. It is such a peaceful thought to know that you are no longer suffering. You are living happy and healthy with our Lord. It would be so selfish of us to still want you here in pain.
You wouldn't want us to be sorrowful. You'd want us to be strong soldiers, keep living and do good things for others. I give thanks for your life and for your time with us. I rejoice in reflecting on our moments spent together, not just when I was a child and was driven around but more as an adult when I would drive myself to your house and spend time with you. If it was just for 20 minutes in between errands, I would do it for you. The time spent was so very dear and I hold your insights and hilarious tangents close even as you became more of a "forgetful Jones" in more recent times, you were still the wonderful person you had always been. Time spent is so important because we don't know how short or long the Lord has in store but we give thanks to Him for either one.
Even though you are not physically on this Earth, you are still watching everything, right alongside our Savior: what we say, do, and think. I know if we always live our lives according to His plan, we will see you again. You said to obey, I am. I still want to make you proud. Love you tremendously.
February 28, 2014
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3
Love you and miss u always!
Liz Bracamonte
February 28, 2014
Daddy I miss you. I'm trying not to be sad but my human side wins today. All these memories Dad! You know I get it now. Part of what Jesus felt being separated by his Fathers love. But I am so glad I have these precious memories! From being zipped up in your jacket as we raced the streets on the AJS to holding your hand and crying as you took your last breath and your heart stopped beating. An angel got his halo and wings. Present with our LORD but in our hearts forever! I love you Dad! ??
me me
February 18, 2014
Love Love Love the pick of your nana and tata! I know where i git my great looks from! Hahahaha! No but we most definately know where our high cheek bones come from and the shape of our faces! How nice to have that now i can put it with nana tata pino mama and you"! RODRIGUEZ BLOOD LIVES ON! AHH HUUA,
Elsa Pesqueira
February 18, 2014
Yes, I think the Rodriguez blood is strong even in 4 generations. Enjoyed sharing with your family.
E B
February 17, 2014
Elsa Pesqueira,
Thank you so much on behalf of our family for sharing the picture. We love knowing about our family history and especially our Tata's now that we have him no longer. Our Rodriguez blood absolutely runs strong for sure! Again, thank you and God bless.
February 17, 2014
Hi papa bear!!
I finally got to see a picture of nana Petra and Tata Rufino! How precious! I miss you something fierce! I'll be seeing you again someday! We have a little peep coming! You knew before I did! My heart is filled with joy! Your legacy lives on! I love you ole bear! See you sometime. Love your number one son Leeshee
Carolina Becerril La Pistola
February 17, 2014
Hi Daddy, i remember this day clear as the nose on my face" this is the day we went to the ER, and went through thousands of tests! All just to give you and us the news we were not ready to hear but knew it was coming! The slow motion of their words, the look on your face, and the response you gave! It hurts to relive that orshall i say this day! Aye yay yay, and in the evening we took you home in an ambulance, not your usual ride in my van tran as you called it! But I did ride home with you, everyone was waiting for you! It was crazy! You were given four to five days, you made it ten, fighting as always!!! This day feels like that day daddy, my heart hurts very very much but it also has peace that you had the best ten days of your life! Even though you didnt know which day you would leave, you took it day by day and with dignity! Rest peacefully daddy today, its been a year since you had to worry about what the doctors had to say to you and you to them! Now you have the upperhand with being with Jesus your one and only healer! I know you are well now!! Love you mi viejito aleays! Miss you miss you miss you!
February 17, 2014
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7
Elsa Pesqueira
February 15, 2014
I want to share a picture of Richard's paternal grandparents with his family. My name is Elsa Carpena Arechederra Pesqueira. It is a picture of Tata Rufino, Nana Petra and his sister Salome. [email protected]
February 9, 2014
My monkeys went to your grave and gave you gifts. They came up with the gifts all on their own. One day "Alise" just decided what she wanted to give you and I helped her make it happen. "Roger-Wyatt" decided he wanted to give you an airplane because he shares your love and obsession for them. He gave you one of his absolute favorite planes and he was sooo proud! They love you so much and miss you even more. They cracked me up because they were talking about how you were a beautiful dark man....as funny as it sounded, they are completely and 100% correct. I miss you...you beautiful dark man! Xoxoxo
February 8, 2014
My best bro...I miss you!I think about you everyday. I will never forget your kindness & understanding..your all embracing care for me.I never said the words "I love you", because I foolishly thought it would cause you embarassment.. You never judged me. I know that Iam a better man because of your guidance. I am in your eternal grace. Always, tu carnalito; con mucho carnio,
Mike R.
February 5, 2014
Spirit of the Living God, correct my thinking. Help me to be strong and courageous in my thought-life. Let fear and doubt be far from me. Instead fuel my thoughts with faith; in the name of Jesus Christ, who reigns supremely with You and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen. I love you Tata, you are the best one this whole world has ever seen. We miss you every second, every minute every hour. Keep us under your watchful eye with the Lord.
la pistola Becerril La Pistola
February 1, 2014
Hi daddy! Its true! Even the youngest ones of the family still miss you! I love those little pollitos as if they were my own! You were proud of these new mamas! Their children are what keep our lives clear and going! Best of all, they are believers! I put sime cool decorations for you for Valentines day! There isnt a heart big enough to buy that shows how much I loved you here on earth" i was a bit bummed because thats one of the things you had me buy for you,...Valentines for all the people at Davita! I can still hear yiu tell me ti make sure they came with red lollipops! Its almost like you knew that was the last thing you would give to them...i bought you a little valentine bag and can still picture you passing them out that day! Who knee that you would leave us all a week and a half later! Thats also the day you said Im getting tired Carol, i replied "i know daddy, just tell me when you've had enough, and I will make everyone understand! Unfortunately,, it wasnt fir us to decide right! The weather is nice right now, it rained last night and a bit this morning. I went ti El Herraderro this morning and laughed because there was a viejito dancing in the isle and I thiught if our days there eith you doing the same thing! It just made me smile and I didnt cry! We need bigtime prayers for the entire family, lots of things need fixing! Let mama know that most if us are sticking together as promised and doing the best we can to get through things when they happen,! God is good to all of us even ehen bad things happen. We know that He never leaves us! Ill see you soon ok! I can hardly wait to fight with you again and just laugh at everything! Love you miss you even more!
January 27, 2014
Tati!!!
Man we all miss you like crazy. You are definitely making your rounds visiting all of us. My lil man was talking about you tonight and missing you. He says he wants to talk to you and say hi. He wants to make you a paper airplane. Makes me so teary to know he only had such a short time with you. It also makes me very happy to know that in such a short amount of time, he grew to love you so much. At such a young age, he lost you, but he has so many memories and I know you still visit him because he talks about you often.
Everything seemed so much easier when you were with us. Wish you were still here to talk to us and make us laugh.
Say "hi" to nana for me! I love you and miss you both!
e
January 22, 2014
Hiiiiii Tataaaaa!
I know I haven't written here in awhile but I'm sure you hear me talk out loud to you most days. I don't know why, my grumpy Gus, but for some darn reason the past few months have been extremely hard on me. Just when I thought I was coping, I got dragged back down like you wouldn't believe. My heart aches every day missing you but I swear I fight hard to stay tall. Plus my hear begins to mend when I see our beyond precious, beyond healing, light of our lives, Rafa come through the door. He's getting so big, Tata, and he has so manny mannerisms like you which is amazing! I never have to worry about telling him what you were like cause I see you in him every day! And when I look at my little momma, I see you and nana so vividly! So much that I have been telling her that she very much is becoming like you and Nana. I was thinking the other day about walking in your house, either seeing you in the kitchen, tapping your foot to the music playing, or in the living room in your chair, and I could see the back of your head, your hair parted to the side, and ears sticking out, usually watching the history channel, the military channel, discovery, and occasionally the kardashians! Aye my jefe, I have so many wonderful memories and not a day nor hour goes by that I don't think of you. I was thinking about when we went to that Little Joe dance and how you took each one of my sisters and myself, and my mom out to dance. You were my dancing partner for every wedding and party, Tata! This year we are so blessed that sel and lyle(kyle) are getting married, but I also feel so heartbroken cause this is the first wedding without you, and I won't have you to dance with. Thankfully God placed my marine in my life to take over the dances! He's my hero Tata, and I know you knew it too. I just hope he can keep up with the cumbias like you would! Please ask God to be near our hearts, all of our hearts as we come upon a year without you. A year already? Hurts so much it feels like yesterday. And Tata, please ask God to hold Javier's hand as he gets ready to deploy. I know He is always there and will protect, but I figure, you probably talk sooooo much to Him and in tangents, that maybe you could slip in that request for me! I love you Tata! And I miss you more than every. Thank you for finally coming to visit me in December! I can't tell you how good it felt to see you and feel your warmth. Thank you for still being ever so present in our lives Tata! I see you everywhere and in everyone! You were and are forever the rock that binds our family together and for that we are so grateful! Without each other, we'd be nothing and would be lost. You taught us about family being first and always being there for each other! And we are Tata! Our blood binds us forever! Our Rodriguez blood! Be with Weeble right now Tata. Ask God to protect his little heart. I love you Tata. I'm sorry for venting but I needed just to get a little out of my system before I start throwing a Carmela! You would like that wouldn't you! Ha! Can you hear that tiny little violin Tata?? It's playing for me now! Haha! I love you! "Toma mi corazon, te lo regalo!"
Carolna Becerril La Pistola
January 13, 2014
Hi daddy! How are you? Hope you are resting comfortably. Lily had a great party this weekend! You would bave died of laughter! She wanted a skunk party! It was si darn cute! Evie made the kids tails, and most if the kids ran around pretending to spray everyone! You would have enjoyed that so much. I saw Becky and Frank in Food City, it was wierd that you are not there to run into the family. To catch up in the isles! Selinas wedding plans are beginning. So U and mama will have to watch from above! We will be missing you! You wont believe this but Safeway is selling home fries from Arbys now! You would have bought those! I was listening to Angel Mio this morning and pictured your little face at your little parranda i wonder what you were thinking, what would gou have wanted to say , yet couldnt? I can only imagine! Daddy do you see how my heart hurts? I hope not! I opened a box and saw your Pee Wee Herman shoes with the side buckle, and sat down on my bed and cried and laughed at the same time! I remembered putting them on and dancing like Pee Wee Herman! How you would laugh hysterically and would tell me to do it again! So there is both laughter and tears in coming across things like that! It catches one off guard though. So humbled by it all still... the entire family misses you daddy and feels joy in bringing up stories you told or things you said(bluntly)! I truly miss those tangents of just anything then forgetting what it was you were trying to say"whay was I speaking about."haha! Well just had to talk about your shoes and to tell you that it was sad and happy, and that I miss your laughter especially your friendship! Love you my viejito, miss you even more!
Carolina Becerril La Pistola
January 6, 2014
Jefito, Rafael had a great party! Oh my goodness the kids played ti their hearts content! Even newborn Zachariah was present! It was so much fun to have all the kids here! You would have lived ti be here in oerson ti see them with cowboy hats horses and vuns! Yhey played good guys and bad guys, they played a roping game, a beanbag toss and last but nit least, a shooting bullseye game! Evie said lily never made it to the freeway, she passed out! You were missing in oerson but here in spirit! I CANT believe that my Rafa will be one on thursday! There is nothing like yiur kids then when your kids have yiur grandkids! I love that Im the primary nana queenie baby sitter! Then if God chooses to bkess me again, then they too will have me! Pray for our Javier daddy as ge gets ready to deploy to Afghanistan fir the second time! They will be the kast to be there so it will be tough! Ask God to keep them all safe! I figure you have a better chsnce of relaying thar message! We eill continue ti pray from here! Elyse would appreciate that toi! We all would! Thank you again for being there fir my kids tida la vida! Hiw they all miss our time tigether, plus the support you gave in all they did! Even when you would twist tgem into pretzels! See yiu later daddy! Miss you miss yiu and miss you!
December 8, 2013
Daddy I miss you! I'm so very sad not having you here. Everything is difficult lately and I can't run to you to seek comfort. You always made me feel better. No more smiles and great stories from you. Remember when I told you how in the world I was I going to do with out you? I remember the huge hug you gave me with silence. I never felt more loved in my life for that moment. I need another hug Dad. What a awful time here on earth with out you and Mom. I am lost and broken. It is hard for me to keep. going sometimes. To much Bantha foodo. Please heal my broken heart Dada. I need you really bad. I have such grief which is compounded by Christmas. I knew it was going to be like this. I just didn't know it would be so awful. Merry Christmas Dad. What a wonderful time for you and Mom! I will keep going knowing I will see you again. Please come see me and bring Mom along. My babies keep asking for you and then realize oh papa boo is in heaven with Jesus. How wonderful to here that from them. I love you so much. Bye from number one son , hawk eye , Leeshee
December 6, 2013
Miss you tremendously. As we start the season of giving please, our Angel, constantly remind us to be most kind in our thoughts and actions. Not to be malevolent or ill-natured but to have humility, humbleness and be caring. You wouldn't expect anything less from anyone, especially your blood, as you were a great example of this, not just during the holidays and times of giving but all throughout your life and the many, many years that I knew you on God's wonderful Earth. Still have to be living to make you proud because you are watching everything and everyone. Don't ever want to disappoint you. I love you!
Y.M.R.
December 5, 2013
It's that tiem of year! Your favorite Lion event! Lion David Lord came to see me today at work. He wanted to make sure I go to the Lions Shopping spree next weekend. I am going to go help. I am sure going to miss you being there with me. I won't have you at my door 30min earlier than the set time to leave. I won't have anyone to seach for at the store. Let's hope I can make it inside the store with out crying my eyes out. We miss you so much!
la pistola Becerril
December 3, 2013
Hi jefito, well we decorated your Christmas tree at your gravesite in saturday! Almost everyone went,brother was hunting, and weeble and Chivette prob had plans. When we were done Brad said a very nice prayer about you! It was very meaningful...there were mariachis there singing un dia a la vez! There were hundreds of Harley Davidsons there having a memorial! Im sure you saw! Loud as can be too... we then aent ti Peter Piper and had Pizza tigether.. we all felt such peace together! I laughed because we ate pizza, the food you hated the most yet tolerated! Ha ha ha! You beat all of Riley Circle again, your decorations went up as always weekend after Thanksgiving! Wish we could rewind the clock just to have had you put the star up! Guess thats our job now..you stay on guard for me daddy, and come see me when you can! I love to see you, even if your mouth never moves when you speak! Miss you very much, and continue loving you even more!
la pistola Becerril
November 28, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving, mi Jefito! Como te hecho menos! Although you will not be at my table foday, nor will you call me to say happy pavo day, you will be thought of like you cant imagine! You will be around thiugh in more ways thn i thought! Today I will have Tio Fernando at my table, i can see yiu all afternoon through his eyes!! Tia Becky probobly too, i can see mama through her eyes too,! You know this is frijolitos first thanksgiving? I can just about imagine how much he will love the turkey and all of the fixings! You probobly would have enjoyed watching that! Today i will miss you giving your opinion as to thiis needs more salt, or that needs more pepper, or give me more whipped cream on my pie! How i use to laugh at how much you hated stuffing! Cant believe that this is the first Thanksgiving in 50 years that i will not be with you, sharing thanks and giving thanks around the table! Today i give thanks for the time God granted us with yiu, and how we got to share all of our holidays with you happy, excited, and one time in the hospital! I thank My Lord for you, mama too! You two were not perfect, but you did a damn great job with your kids, not many have been able to achieve this! I will miss you tellung us this evening where to fill in the holes of our tree! Guess i take that job now! Well daddy i love you still, and miss you even more, we all do! See you saturday when we put up your tree! Im keeping your wishes and commands! Goodbye my sweet viejito, and say hi to mama!
Y D
November 3, 2013
Hi Tata,
Please take care of my angel baby. I'm happy she (or he) has you and nana. Nana is happiest when she has someone to look after. I have to say I'm a bit jealous I will have to wait to meet her. But I know she's in the arms of Jesus. Love you and Nana and thanks for being so near. We feel you and hear you both.
la pistola Becerril La Pistola
November 2, 2013
Happy Dia De Los Muertos! Made a replica of you on a chair! Put your jeans white tee, and black zapatos! Looks like you! I even put your work hat on! We celebrate your life as it is, but this is the day that we can loudly play your songs, miss you out loud. Go to the cemetary, hang out with your ashes,etc. Ih and take pan de muerto, u would probibly eat it all at once! Solo requerda que te quiero mucho,, mi jefito,,mi peanut butter....Gavilan Pllero!
Carolina Becerril
October 25, 2013
Hi daddy, its me again..wanted to tell you that my frijolito loves to sing to Ruben Vela. He dances and sings to te lo regalo! Loved to sing that song with you on Christmas Eve back in the day especially when we were all healthy, together and happy! What entertainers you and mama were. Everyone always came to our house! And we partied until the next morning! man o man, those were the days! I was in Macys this week and was in the mens department checking out the Frank shirts. I felt a knot in my stomach knowing that I would not see you in one of those shirts ever again! But I have pictures, many of them with you wearing them. Funny how you named them! Wonder if you and Bobby talk Frank misses his dad very much too! Frank was right dad, you and mama raised great kids. And your advice has come in handy many times about how people can hurt you, and how we need to handle it with dignity. More importantly with Gods word. Lots of evil in life! Wish you were here! Halloween is Thursday. No Pete Cunes in your front yard! When I ask frijolito where tata is he looks at your picture and smiles with ojitos de luna he knows you daddy and will always make sure he does. Im so glad you got to see him and hold him. Hes my new best friend, because you, my old best friend got tired. I love you, and miss you even more....
la pistola Becerril
October 25, 2013
HI DADDY, got a call from the nurses at DAVITA? MAN DID IT HURT MY HEART! I BROKE DOWN VERY BAD!! Just hearing Pams voice made me think for a second,,that you were not doing well there. Then the reality set in. They want me to go visit them. I cant Jefito, not if you arent there for me to pick up! They told me how much your death impacted the ,center! Also they said they missed you telling them what you wanted for lunch, and how you had to decide before I got there or I would stop the car in the middle of saint marys!! MISS IT DADDY REALLY BAD, they told me how much yop were loved and appreciated. Ii miss them ioo. Ie could never thank them enough! I DID SAY MAYBE ONE DAY I WILL GO BACK! BUT NOT NOW! TOO PAINFUL!!!!!!!
Tell mama hi for me. And tell tata maybe next season for our Dodgers! Miss you Jefito, love you to death!
Carolina la pistola
October 7, 2013
Hi mi Jefito! Put up some decorations for you at your tomb. They look really nice. Missed you badly at weebles birthday party this weekend. Looked over toward the house seriously hoping to see some sign of you, and nothing was revealed. Just a lifeless quiet house on a lot, with your vehicles, your metal chairs, your windows dark, even the trees look sad! Curly was there though, and you probobly were watching huh? Weeble was very happy too. He got so many toys! I had a grand time in Disneyland with my frijolito, and mo and Chuy? They were so thoughtful to take me with them! I told them all the stories of our summers in Disneyland with you mama liz Rich and me. And when we took mo and elyse at 2 months old. Then we also took Monicaand Fernie too. You were such a santa Claus then too. I told The kids that mama was driving and you were mimi, then she got into California and began screming because she hit the L.A. freeway! You jumped up and had her trade places with you while she was still driving! It was crazy! Boy would you have alot to say about Disneyland now! And, you would be very tired too..i bought you a Mickey mouse for your tomb too? Ruben tells me that he dreamed tha you came to visit him, and told him that the other side is unbelievable and something we could never imagine it. He said yiu played the guitar and sung to him! He was happy about that! Well my jefito, yiu keep resting im sorry that I bug you this way, but it helps me cope being without you! Loving you always, missing you even mas! Say hi to mama for me!
Carolina Becerril La Pistola
September 22, 2013
HI daddy..today marks mamas passing to 2 years..unbelievable! However Im convinced that shes doing so very well..shes probobly cleaning everything in sight, as she always did. I wonder if you two talk about all of us down here, and are observing everything going on in our lives? A.J. was missing you this friday at Wyatts Birthday party! She thought you would be there. Its hard for the babies of the family, to comprehend you not being here anymore. Mama and you would be so happy and proud of all the little ones from Weeble to AJ, Lily, wyatt, to Rafael. They all have part of mama, and part of you, and part of us too! The Holidays are coming up daddy, my favorite as you know is Thanksgiving! You will be missing this time. Missing to give directions on where the holes are in the tree, that need ornaments! Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! Loving you always, and missing you even more, La Pistola.
Carolina Becerril
September 11, 2013
HI MI jefito! Hope you are resting comfortably. Your vase and stone is complete, just the way you wanted, veras unas letras, escritas alli, Angel Mio! Did you remember to sing happy birthday to weeble today? Cant believe he is 3. Wonder if you would have had Elyse order yiu some yoda ears or a darth vader mask for his party coming up! We all miss you daddy more than ever! I cant believe that I wont be setting Pete Cunes up in the front yard for Halloween! You always had to have him up by Oct. 1. And laughing at this time because you wanted Elyse and me to make mama last time to sit on the porch! You know daddy I just keep to myself, and my kids. Im sad to be ariund since you left! I hate to bring anyone else down. Thank God my kids have taken good care of me, I thought I was going to die too. It took you ten years to get over tata Pino. Its going to take me the rest of my life to get over you and this heartache. Im trying though, the steps are very hard to take daddy, iwish we were walking up the sidewalk arguing about anything and everything today! Tell mama hi, and to make you some tacos with some major hot salsa!
P.I.T.A. Becerril
August 10, 2013
Hi Jefito! Ive had a couple of bad days here without you,,i guess Im missing you bc I keep listening to Ruben Vela! I do that when I miss you because it helps somewhat? I was at Normas house yesterday, i went to take her calabacitas. She just had a new knee replacement. Frank was there watching over her, he walked down the hall to check on her as she slept. My heart sank and hurt something awful because i wished you were still here and that I would be checking on you! At that moment I had to leave I cried my eyes out! My heart hurt really bad daddy, then I just prayed for fhe way I felt inside, and then remembering that Gods plans are His, and that I have no right to say why....im ok now, Im sure you know this, I feel you nearby you are watching me. I know you are trying to help me, I can feel it. I just had to write or type, I hope you can read this.,because you left your glasses behind! Loving you always, Carolina la Pistola . Y que?
Carolina Becerril
July 19, 2013
Hi Jefito! Tell my mama happy birthday for me! Gosh you both got to spend your cumpleanos together this year....the monsoons are full force right now, im sure you would be happy! Wondering how you are, missing you con todo mi corazon! Still trying to live without you by my side...have a great fiesta for mama, she would have been 70 years old today..Tell God thank you from me for you both! Living you always, Carolina La Pistola, y que pues?
Carolina Becerril
July 4, 2013
Happy 4th of July daddy! One of your favorite holidays! Last year u spent it on your circle with all your neighbors, and tio mike. Your last Independence day! The next day you complained of the delay, they never are on time! Lol! I have just returned from San Diego. Mo and chuy treated frank and I to a nice vacation. Sad though because for a moment there i was going to make plans as to whom would pick u up from dialysis..I hate that I still do that..guess it will b that way for a long time...anyway L saw sharks at the beach, I saw dolphins and sea lions on a cruise, I went to the scripts Aquarium where I saw so many marine life it was incredible! I swam in the beach for a long time, thought of how much u loved to swim! Frijolito played and played and behaved like a champ! The fondest moment I will have is of watching mo and chuy as parents! Both Frank and I sat back many times and observed this! Ive taught her well, shes a very patient mama and Chuy helps her so much, i thank God for them...the ocean was beautiful daddy..sure wish we could have taken that Alaska cruise! Saved the info.. had a beautiful dream about u daddy, and I held u and you comforted me with your words..told me u were ok and not to worry or cry anymore. Im trying very hard for u..well gotta go jefito mio, loving u always, missing u even more! La Pistola y que?
Liz Bracamonte
June 25, 2013
Daddy, I'm so sad today. I long to hear your voice so I watch my phone videos of you. That special day we had with you and the Dickie boys serenaded you. Dad missing you and Mama! My heart is heavy. Just today I thought I'm going stop by and see Dad for a bit. Then I felt the pit of my stomach drop when I realized awe man gosh! My eyes well up and the grief sets in. One day I'll see you again. It won't be soon enough but I will just dal with it. I love you Dad! How do you mend a broken heart? Missing you immensely! Glad your feeling great! Your Hawkeye Leeshee
just me daddy PITA
June 16, 2013
Lloro mi corazon,el dia en que te fuiste..lo queria tanto y se fue para nunca volver! Tequiero mucho mucho desde mucho tiempo! Es eltrago que me gusta a mi es el trago que yo tengo aqui. Gavilan gavilangavilan! Angel mio, lavida sin ti no la queria. La escarcha de la vida,..
Carolina Becerril
June 16, 2013
My Jefito. How hard this day will be to get through, without you! Our first fathers day without you..how it hurts so much! I wish I could help my heart a bit, but its so hard to fix it! Anyway. No one could ever fill your shoes daddy. The legend storyteller, the tangents, the patitience, the bluntness, the hows and whys of vida! You know how much I love you..even when you complained and called me mother. Hahaha! Today I honor your very life you had and gave down here. You were the best all your life evrn in youger years when you were wild. We were blessed to have been given the chance to love you and be part of your life! Tr acordaras de mi toda la vida, te acordaras de ni mientras yo viva, la sentencia de amor nunca se olvida!! Que no? I we have lots of cool things at your grave site. Eaiting for your tumba head stone. Send us all a sign down here today daddy, just a tiny one..im hurting really bad inside, im sorry for that but im still here, and my heart is broken,its been only 3 months, and its so hard to not see you! Happy Fathers Day to the most wonderful man with the most wonderful laugh and smile. With the most giving heart! Loving you always, missinv you more Carolina la pistola, y que?
Carolina Becerril
May 30, 2013
Mi Jefito, no early phone call from you this morning! As you know its my 50th birthday today! We were suppose to go to Chaffins this morning you and me! Then you were going to buy a Le Caves cake with a red rose! Then you would probobly say., well van tran, how does it feel to be golden? You know when I was 50,etc.etc....lol! How I would love to see you today..maybe in a gavilan form que no? Thank God you are not were, ARE, my daddy! You depended on me so much that I cant seem to fix my heart! Never have I felt so much pain in my life where my heartache is concerned! NEVER! Doing my best though we all are. Today I will do my best to smile with my kids, eat my dinner, and my Le Caves cake, and carry you in my heart all day as you would have been right here with me making fun of me and my golden years,,! And you will never believe this, but Eegees finally came out with an eegee with stevia for flavor! But, you would have said I would rather have splenda!lol! And Rosanna is having a baby! Life goes on down here, but very hard and very slowly.. i miss you my daddy, my jefito, my son, my mentor , my (P.I.T.A.) happy Birthday to
Me, thank you for being there for my first breath into this world. And thank you for allowing me to feel and hear your last breth out of this world! Loving you always Carolina La Pistola. Y que! TE vas Angel Mio! Te fuiste!
May 24, 2013
Like Ritchie said, I think it is therapy lol. I just wanted to share with everyone how you AND nana both visited me last weekend. I was cleaning some stuff in the garage and found a box that was labeled "swim stuff". I opened it and found a birthday card - just ONE card. And it was from you and Nana (and you too, Ritch lol). It was my 16th birthday, and it was so weird that that was the only card that was in that box full of old swimsuits and goggles. You signed it, "Happy birthday, Evie. May you live forever and I never die! - Boo Tata". And Nana had signed it, "Happy Sweet 16, my Darling Dear! Love, Nana." Made me bawl my eyes out like a little baby haha. So anyways, thank you for that. And Nana too. I hope you guys are having fun up there. We sure do miss you down here, though.
Love,
Evie
P.S. Ritchie, you wrote "happy birthday, Even!" hahaha
May 22, 2013
Dad,don't know why in the hell we write to you like you can sit down and read. LOL! I guess it's a form of therapy.Anyway here it goes my turn.Wanted to write you that we took Dickie3 to Disneyland like you wanted.He has your back of head and ears!So La Pistola remembers you with that.Other than that I remember you daily and the many laughs at everything we had.So sorry I'm still experiencing the loss of your walking breathing body.So I do as you taught me and press and move on no matter what!I probably write again later.
Later Jefe,RRR JR.
May 21, 2013
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ruben rodriguez
May 21, 2013
hey tio.I wanted to salute you for bieng so down to earth and a very disciplined hard worker in all you did.a mechanic and a manager at walgreens etc.thanks for helping me get that job.I know when we would go hunting we could leave all the petty stuff behind and live life that is really a fun truthful experience.out there in the middle of nowhere we all become imperfect purposely.therefore we realize our perfection with a twisted sense of humor which help us to forget how to lie.a small example of what your genius was.love you always tio.i know you would say;"you want to get married now."
Carolina Becerril
April 21, 2013
Pues Jefito Angel Mio, the final direct order has been completed! Your ashes are where they belong, in your grave at Holy Hope Catholic Cemetary. Just your immediate family were there, it was quite personal, peaceful, and meaningful! I took pinti on sat. Afternoon. She ate her frijoles con jamon at the site. Crushed!!! Daddy we are now coming to the end of our song, the final 2 verses. "Iras a mi tumba, y alli resaras por mi, veras unas letras escritas alli, con el nombre y la fecha y el dia que fallesi!" Its really come to an end.. until we meet again Jefito, loving you always! CAROLINA LA PISTOLA Y QUE! AKA(P'I'T'A')
M & R
April 11, 2013
Happy birthday tata! Miss you very, very deeply. I know you're enjoying your party with the Lord.
carol Becerril
April 11, 2013
Mi Jefito! How I miss You! Happy Birthday in heaven to you! Today Jesus ,is having a big party for you! And I can just picture you asking, why all this for me? You deserve it all daddy! You have no need for anything! HE has provided you with everything,just as He has promised us all! I know you are going to laugh but I really miss seeing the back of your head and your ears! You are probobly laughing at me huh? If today was meant to be, i would have made you your chocolate devils food cake, probobly getting your flat enchiladas ready too. Or like you said you may have wanted to change your menu to your new favorite, Eegees sandwiches,home fries from Arbys, and rootbeer from Dairy Queen! But as you know, it wasnt meant to be! RICHEY wanted us to all get you a new couch set this year. We were all for it, but wasnt meant to be. Every morning I say good morning to you, and I have my coffee and close my eyes remembering how many pots we had. How you stirred your coffee 50 times. Then you would get the complaints going. I smile and cry daddy, I just have to! I talk to my Rafaelito about you everyday. Hes going to know whom you were. I was remembering what you said about going to the zoo with us! Wasnt meant to be. I hate that I cant see you, even though I know you are near. My heart doesnt get it! Leah died dad! No one knows why. Curly needs a new buddy soon. All of us miss you daddy, im sure you know this.Daddy te llevaste tan bien, toda la vida! Now have a great parranda, and dance with mama that you are both together and can check in on us anytime. Just like you use to while we opened our gifts from you when we were young at Christmas time. And mama on your right smiling too. Te quiero mucho jefito, miss you. Miss you! Loving you always, Carolina la pistola....y que?
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Anthony Gutierrez
March 13, 2013
Tio Dickie was one of a kind...a larger than life character. I can remember hanging out at his house with my cousins Lizzie, Goonie and Tu-Tee playing, laughing and listening to music while uncle Dickie worked on a car or drank a beer or two with friends and family...always in a plain white t shirt and jeans! :) many fond memories, lots of laughs. I remember he would come inside, feeling pretty good and he would always have a joke or two. :) my thoughts and prayers are with my cousins...I know that Norma and Dickie are hosting a get together in heaven with Little Joe blaring and of course my dad is right there with them dancing like crazy ..rest easy Tio....till next time....
carol Becerril
March 10, 2013
Well daddy, i got through your euology as promised, without tears! I read your drag racing ticket to everyone there,. There were so many family and friends in attendance! Your lions color guard were there as well, we didnt make it sad, but more of a celebration of whom you use to be. Thr dickie boys played perfectly, as usual. You had a great video of your life, shown. You had your rosary as promised,and your usual tuesday attire displayed. I know you were proud of how we all behaved. Your memorial was beautiful just how you wanted! Im humbled at how generous people were to us, i kind of laughed because you were in the paper. You always said lions arent suppose to be in the paper. This time it was ok to be daddy! Well, our macho man tata, rest in peace as we all try our best to heal. Thank the Lord for us too. Loving you always, carolina, your retired van tran driver...
Elina
March 9, 2013
Lizzie, Carol and all the Rodriguez family, I send my deepest condolences to you all. I remember your daddy as a little girl and going to your house with Pri and Ernie on occasion. Although distance and time have grown us apart my heart has always been near. God Bless you cousins.
March 9, 2013
Lizzy, Carol and Richard: You guys were a blessing to Dickito. We have such great memories. Whenever you feel sad, just remember: Absence from the body present with the Lord.God never leaves us and he gives us new strength
to go on.We have to trust Him with whatever faces us.There's nothing like looking at our situation through His eyes of hope and trust.I love you guys very much! You are also a blessing to me.
Love and God Bless,
Tia Becky
March 8, 2013
Dickie....was our neighbor across the wash....we would see him at walgreens, he would help my dad out with his meds, and they would swap truck stories. the ortiz family send their condolences to his family, brothers, children, grandchildren and great ones too. to his friends, he fought the good fight. he's singing in heaven now...god bless all who loved dickie...
March 8, 2013
I don't know how many times I crossed that arroyo to get to your house! Lots of great memories from Peck Canyon and just hanging out in your back yard with Richard and Fernie. I enjoyed visiting with you and the family a couple weeks ago. You guys always make me feel like I'm part of the family. Farewell for now, until we meet again!
March 8, 2013
Richard's Family; Had the privledge of working with Richard for several years.He was a good man and shall be missed.My deepest sympathy.
Efren Rodriguez
Richard Rufino Rodriguez Jr.
March 8, 2013
Katrina
March 7, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss, Uncle Dickie was a very sweet loving man. I'll cherish the memories of him. I love you all.
Eleanor (Nonono)
March 7, 2013
My cousins... I know no words fill the void you have in your hearts but I do know our Lord will comfort you in His peace. May all the beautiful memories help heal you in your quiet moments. I love you very much!
March 7, 2013
Our condolences on the loss of your precious father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. Parting is never easy but find solace that Dickie is at eternal rest. Family of Leandro Arechederra, Jr.
March 7, 2013
Tod Sallay
March 7, 2013
Dear Richard
Thank you for our long friendship at Walgreen's. We shared many good times together for over 25 years, from you being Raymond's Asst., to Grant and Swan, to Tucson Mall and on to Valencia until my retirement. We shared many good times from your first trip to Las Vegas to our fishing trip with the guys in the White Mountains, our last adventure together. You had a great sense of humor and always an ability to stay calm in any situation. I always appreciated your love for your family. You will be missed by them and you are missed by me. God Bless you Rodro! I am a better person for knowing you.
March 7, 2013
Fernie Rodriguez Jr.
March 7, 2013
Well Dickie, the time has come for you to be at peace, free of any physical pain and suffering here on Earth. You were definitely a major part of my life as well as everyone else who knew you. Many years of all of us brats hanging around the campfire at our dear and javalina hunts talking smack, laughing, drinking, eating, etc. Tell you to "sit down, you're nervous." while we watch you walk in circles finding a place to sit away from the campfire smoke, lol. A lot of memories. Funny thing is, you always told us, not to listen to the words of a song or it will make you cry. The way you used to make your friends cry when you played a song for them on the guitar. Its true. It happens. lol. You made it happen to me the other day when I heard a song you and I sang together. I guess you get the last laugh. lol. Well, thats the way it goes. You're entire family I very proud of you as I'm sure you are of them. They're strong and will be ok. Until we meet again...
Rudy Daniels
March 7, 2013
To The Rodriguez Family,
It is with saddened heart that this note is written on behalf of The Daniels Family. I (Rudy Jr.) have many fond memories of hunting with my dad, Dickie, Richard Jr., Fernando Sr. and Fernando Jr. in Peck Canyon. You could always count on Dickie to make us laugh with his humor with some of it planned and most of it not. He touched my heart as a kid and his kind actions will remain with me forever. My dad grew up with all of The Rodriguez Family and will miss Dickie "The President" very much.
Dickie, you are forever in our hearts and thoughts and we will think of you often. Thank you for enlighting our lives.
The Daniels Family (Rudy Sr. & Rudy Jr.)
Armando & Patricia Mada Sr.
March 6, 2013
Carol and family. I was sadden to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and the entire family. You were the best caregiver. Thoughts and Prayers always.
March 6, 2013
Tata Boo,
This world is not the same without you! I cherish all the time we spent together at your house while I was young. I remember waiting and waiting to hear your truck down the street so we could go running to greet you and hop in the back. Then you'd go inside, eat your salad on the floor and read while I took off your shoes and socks for you. I feel like we did that abt 5 days a week over a span of 10 years.
As I grew up, you always had words of widom for me and anyone else who would listen. :-)
It was such a joy to watch you become a Great Grandfather to my Lyssie Jo or "Aliz" as you called her. She named you "Papa Boot" which later turned into "Papa Boo" and that stuck with her and my Wyatt.
Watching my kiddos with you was such a delight and hearing you tell them "I love you" is such a joyful memory in my heart.
We all love you so much and appreciate the joy you gave us. We cannot wait to see you again in heaven and rejoice with you in the presence of our amazing, sovereign Lord.
Love,
BonBon
stella garza
March 6, 2013
Our dear Dickie we are so very lucky to have had the pleasure of becoming part of your extended family when our daughter Yvette married your son Richard. You received us with open arms. So many memories that we could share with our grandson Richie from taking our kids shopping with the lion's or just coming to our house to eat menudo George made or just hearing your stories that we hold close to our heart's .Keeping our promise to take care of Richie till we meet again love the Garza family
Elizabeth Bracamonte
March 6, 2013
Daddy, one night I said "goodnight, I love you" and you replied. "I love you so much, I don't know where to start or stop". That's my Papa bear! This is not goodbye, just a brief parting. Of course my heart is broken, but you left us with a legacy so big! We will remember what you told us that one morning as you had your breakfast. I will honor your life always! Mama said she was coming for you and sure enough she did! We will hold our heads up like you taught us! Your soldiers true to the end. I will miss you Papa bear so much! I'm so glad that you are in the presence of our All Mighty LORD! You have a perfect new body! You will never be sick! You will never labor again! Peace and love with all your loved ones gone before you, you'll be surrounded by. I love you Daddy! See you tomorrow.
Richard Rufino Rodriguez Jr.
March 6, 2013
Well Jefe,Im NOT happy you are in heaven! Only because Im selfish and dont believe God NEEDS you he just wants you back. Freakin Indian giver!Anyway,I know your spirit is not here on earth and you are probably shaking your head and laughing as I write this messege.I lived with you for 35+ years.I didnt move out until I got married like you and mom said.BUT,I moved 10 steps away next door! So thank you for everything! Love your favorite son,RICHARD RUFINO RODRIGUEZ JR.
Manny Bracamonte Jr
March 6, 2013
For 27 years I was your only grandson and I am glad that you got to meet your second grandson and your two great-grandsons. I wish they would have had more time with you, and that they could have learned from you as well. Have no fear for we shall pass down the knowledge you gave us.
I won't ever forget the time we spent together. You were my hunting buddy when you could walk. You were my friend when when we would talk. I am going to miss your stories and our long talks. I'm going to miss your wisdom and your kindness. Today you finally have your rest and your peace. I am sad for us but so happy for you because today you are with the LORD. I will miss you always and never forget what you taught me. Goodbye for now and I will see you again someday.
March 6, 2013
My "Boo" Tata!!!!! Life without you in it seems unreal. I will miss you so very much and all of your stories. You were such a wise, loving man. A quite, yet LOUD presence. Your words of wisdom, your funny stories, your sad stories, and your happy stories will remain in my memory as long as I live.
I will cherish the memories I have spending every single day at your house as a kid, and the memories I have as an adult, just talking about the outdoors or life.
Please look after us all, especially my mama, tia and tio...because our hearts are breaking. We find comfort in knowing you are no longer suffering, and you were ready to go. I also find comfort in knowing that you're FINALLY with Nana again! Please give her a big hug and kiss for me.
Evie
March 6, 2013
E B
March 6, 2013
Hiiiii tataaaaa,
I still cannot believe you are gone. But at the same time, I am so very happy you are well and not suffering. You were tired and ready to go, and thinking about that helps me cope. I am pretty sure I have seen you every week all my life and I'm sure my biggest adjustment is figuring out to do with my now empty time that was always dedicated to visiting with you. I will never forget all of our laughs and how you would seriously cry of laughter when I'd throw a "Carmela." I will never forget us singing "Te regalo el corazon" at your table and how we were so proud we sang in harmony. I feel so blessed that you got to meet my Marine! :-) he always looked forward to visiting you to hear about 100 stories in 5 minutes! Thank you for being so nice to him because besides my family, your acceptance is what I needed! I love you so much and I have and always will strive to make you proud of me. I will smile with all the memories we made when I was little, but I will hold dear to my heart the memories of us when I was older cause I got to talk to you and really know YOU, Tata. My calling from God was to be a nurse to take care of you. You were and will always be my favorite patient, and you knew this too! You have by far been my favorite grandparent and I guess you always knew that too. You were my favorite not because of stuff you gave or things you said. You were and are my favorite because I could just look in your eyes and feel that amazing love and pride shine back at me. Even when you were arguing with me which was 99% of the time! It was an unsaid thing between us. I love you so much Tata! Thank you for being my greatest challenge of a patient ;-). The pleasure was all mine. I could go on and on but then I would be going off on a tangent like you my crazy old man! Mi jefe. I will see you again someday and that will be wonderful. In the mean time, try not to talk God's head off too much, ok? Hahaha. I love you.
"Yolk"
M R
March 6, 2013
All my love to a wonderful man and my favorite of all. Tata, you were such a big piece of my heart. No amount of money or expensive things could ever match the time we spent together. Every week we had our awesome, long talks about everything and anything. I miss you so much and, of course, I will see you again and we can pick up right where we left off. Thank you for everything!
Caol Becerril
March 6, 2013
Daddy.this is your broken down broken hearted van tran, this morning, if it was mrant to be, we would be in the dialysis parking lot,arguing about what you wanted me to make you for lunch! This new routine will take a gret deal of time for me to get use to, but, as promised, I will do my best to get through living my life withoit you by my right side in my truck, changing my radio or cd player! We are no longer my 73 year old son, my life has been beautiful having had you in it, you taught many of us alot of lessons in life,especially, forgiveness,! You welcomed everyone into your life with opened arms, no matter what! Your parting from this world was beautiful and, went out with a bang! You even saw snow! Daddy, I have not one regret having been your caregiver,pit bull, advocate, probation officer, as you would call me, i will be sad to not hear you call me xa p.i.t.a. though! IM LOVING you always daddy! Not ever seeing you again everyday will hurt, my girls will have to get use to no having you in fheir lives too, i could go on and on, but I feel very proud and blessed because we had a grand time together, i had the best relationship with you dad, i never took any of this for granted, i thank God we had this meant to be lifea, the Lord gave me the best job ever when I began caregiving for you, i never left you daddy,i will be ok! My heart will heal too, say hi to mama, i know shes happy now! Love you, Carolina your peanut butter! Lol!
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