In Loving Memory of…
Posted on Saturday, August 13th, 2005 at 3:50 pm under Personal.The reason for my slow updates over the past two weeks has been that both my grandmas have passed away. First my beloved Tata who died in my arms two weeks ago and then my Abuela Primi who passed away on Monday after battling Alzheimers and Diabetes. Today I got the news my grandfather passed at the hospital just a few hours ago. So to them I say my last “Adios” and “Bendición”. I have lost a whole generation of my family in just three weeks.
Sylvia Velazquez ( Tata ) 1923-2005
Primitiva Cruz ( Primi ) 1917-2005
Carlos Rivera ( Papi Carlos ) 1925-2005
Aug 13th, 2005 at 7:08 pm
Well, I just visited my grandmother after years, and she’s not doing well — at least, she’s not as I remember her. I guess that’d put “in the mood” for leaving this comment: I wish you and yours all the best in dealing with this great loss.
Aug 13th, 2005 at 10:07 pm
Wishing you and all of your family, condolences during these times of loss. Sending pryaers and thoughts your way.
Breathe fire.
Aug 14th, 2005 at 6:20 am
i am so sorry to hear about your lost. prayers for your family.
Aug 14th, 2005 at 6:47 am
All of my grandparents had passed away by the time I was 8 years old so I only have fleeting memories of them. I have a wooden train that my maternal grandfather built for my 2nd birthday and 30 years later it’s still one of my most prized possessions.
I’m sorry for your loss and wish you and your family the strength to get through what must be a difficult time.
Aug 14th, 2005 at 7:43 am
Sorry to hear that mate, I have also lost all of my Grandparents at the age of 22, unfortunately I never knew those on my farther side.
Aug 14th, 2005 at 2:49 pm
Wow, I’m really sorry to hear that Melvin. Our best wishes go out to you and your family. Please take care of yourself.
Aug 14th, 2005 at 10:03 pm
my condolences, dude. it’s crazy how you got to hang with them all, one last time before they went. wonderful pictures too.
Aug 15th, 2005 at 11:51 am
Oh my lord, my condolences to you for having to deal with 3 deaths in that little amount of time.
My wife’s grandma recently had a stroke so we’ve all been dealing with the reality of impending death and I know just that has been hard.
Aug 16th, 2005 at 1:26 pm
Deepest condolences, Melvin. I”m sorry for your loss.
Aug 16th, 2005 at 3:27 pm
oh melvy….. im so sorry.
Aug 16th, 2005 at 8:24 pm
i just saw this post. i’m so sorry. i’m praying for you and your family my friend and brother.
Aug 17th, 2005 at 6:12 am
I am very sorry Melvin. It can’t be easy to bear a burden that most of us struggle with when they come in ‘ones’ and you are dealing with it 3 times over. I imagine the memories of good times must be rushing through your mind at a furious rate as you remember your grandparents.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dale
Aug 20th, 2005 at 7:20 am
WOw….so much loss. I hope you are OK. It must have been hard with them being so far away, too… I’ll pray for you and especially your parents.
Aug 22nd, 2005 at 6:14 pm
I’m really sorry man, I hope you feel better now.
Oct 24th, 2005 at 11:19 am
Hi Melvin. I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Death is something so hard to deal with because it hits you so hard and it’s so hard to accept. Always remember the good times, for your loved ones will always live in your heart.
I moved from the USA to Australia about 2 years ago and during that time my Grandpa had a second stroke. The second stroke left him wheelchair bound and it gave my whole family a horrible scare. He is still alive, however the hard part is being so far away from him.
I lost my Grandmother long ago and still miss her greatly. However I remember the happiness and love she brought to my life and so she lives on. So you have my empathy during these trying times.
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