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Liz
It's funny how I have waited for answers from you. I ha[…] -
Tommy
Mike, I miss you more than ever. I pass by your resting[…] -
Mike Jr.
7 months. 7 freaking months that's what it's been that […] -
NINA
Just wanted to say this is a beautiful website to remem[…] -
Witna
PAPI, It's being a little over 6 months seens you've be[…]
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Remembering Miguel Martinez
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Your middle child. You were my life, my everything. The pain that is so big that I can’t even explain. Part of my life is gone. My heart feels empty. I know that you were my motor of life and you will give me the strenght that I need to continue living. Papi, you will always live in my heart and soul. Thank you for being the best father in the world. I miss you and love you, your daughter Witna
My heart aches to have lost two fathers in one lifetime…and yet i feel blessed that when one was taken from me God placed another strong father in my life… I love you and will miss you 200%
My heart goes out to my family in this hard time that we are going through. Papi was the most humble man I’ve ever known in my life and the most descent human being. Psalm 23:4 says: Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil. For thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me.
As those words comfort me, I know my dad is saved with the Lord.
I will always miss you and you’ll always be in my heart papi…I love you!!!
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He was a loving grandfather who i loved dearly, he was a dedicated to the family. we all love him so much. my heart is in so much pain now that he is gone, and all i seem to do is cry. I must be strong because i know he is watching. He was my father. it seems so hard to get throu this difficult time because in my mind he is still there. I can see him smileing at me. He has a wonderful wife who is my grandmother and this i will always say dont worry grandpa cause mami has us watching. R.I.P PAPI I LOVE YOU FOREVER.
To Witna(my co-worker and friend), I am so sorry that you and your family lost your dearly beloved Dad. It’s so sad to lose someone so young and yet a grandfather to many. I didn’t get a chance to meet your Dad Witty, but from your decription and pictures of him, I know he was a wonderful human being and a great father. Yes, its so tragic and the hurt is so immense, but you all should carry on and be strong and remember him ALWAYS. Also keep in mind he’s watching you all from the “other side” and he would want you all to be strong and keep on going. May his soul rest in peace!!!
I always called him Helo, what a wonderful person. He was alway there with a joke or a jibe. My heart goes out to everyone of the family. Having lost a brother I understand your pain. He always listened with understanding. He will be missed but not forgotten. I love you Mike. Always your sister/cousin. I will never forget your love and kindness.
tio helo was on of my fravorite uncles. he was always making me laugh and always making fun of me. i love you and miss you alot. you will always be remeber in my mind heart and soul.
BEING THE OLDEST IS SO HARD,MY DAD IS NOW GONE BUT NOT IN MY HEART.I KNOW HES WATCHING OVER ME AND ALWAYS WILL I MISS YOU SO MUCH….NOW WHO I’M I TO COMPLAIN TO.LOVE YOU SO MCH AND ALWAYS WILL R.I.P. DAD YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST EVER.
At this point in my life I’ve learned to appreciate every moment I spend with my family, friends, and loved ones and now at this time I am satisfied that i was able to see my uncle one more time wearing his usual jeans, sandals, and black tank top.I am grateful to have received his smile and his blessings and thats the best memory of him that i got for the last time.I will miss him dearly and god bless all of his childrenand titi be strong you will make it through!
Remembering tio jelo back when I was younger he always sang a song I dnt kno if he did it just 4 me ” the birds and the bees ” guess he was preparing me 4 when I got older never knew it…. Always had a joke although some of them went over my head he still made me laugh great craftsman/artist cause of him I learned 2 color told me stay in 1 motion …. Tio you are in a better place till we meet again te pido la bendicion missed but never forgotten
My teacher of culture
You rarely heard him bitchin’
He’d come over my house
and make me laugh in the kitchen
You are cooking and sweeping
dicing onions with a knife
You are better off single
You don’t need a wife
He said this to me
one day he came over
We’d talk all night
and no one was sober
Two cases of Corona
No lime in my beer
Conversations so loud
A hincho can’t hear.
I witnessed the love
he had for his family.
He could draw, carve wood
and he was very handy.
Even though I was different
he accepted me as his son.
He always made me smile.
His love is never done.
Oh Mike I’ll miss you.
You don’t want me to cry.
We’ll have another beer again
and meet when I die.
mis mas sentido pesame por el fallecimiento de tu esposo,que dios te de fortaleza para soportar este momento de angustia sinceramente mireya
I will always miss u tio even though i didnt spend time with u i will always love u and u will always be in my heart
First I’d like to thank all my family & friends for being there through this rough time my family is going through. I can only pray that the man that took my dad from me burn in Hell. He didn’t just take my father. He took my best friend & heroe. He’s the man that showed me how to be a man, how to care for my family, to accept a boy in my life treat & raise as my own. My dad leaving me prematurely has left a big hole in my heart that I myself have no idea how to begin to heal. I’m just lucky I have a strong woman by my side during these times. She keeps me grounded till I recover. Papi like Lizette said you have entered the kingdom of heaven and forever will be our guardian Angel. We weren’t the ones to keep saying we love eachother cause we knew how much we loved one another. Papi you will be forever in my heart & never forgotten. Don’t worry Mami will be well taken cared of. I Love You. R.I.P. Papi love u forever your boy Mike.
Dad, it’s been 3 weeks since that dreadful night. Since finding out, my mind can’t stop coming up with questions. Questions that will never be answered. I miss you so much every day that passes. I look at your pictures and it hurts to know that I will never be able to rub your head or give you kisses on your cheek or head. I sit and remember all the days that you would sit with me and debate about anything in the world. Regardless of whether or not you agreed with me, there was always something that we could argue about. You instilled in me the backbone I needed to assert myself in every situation. Through your examples, I was able to learn the true meaning of love, and more importantly, the definition of family. You made me want to strive for more. You made me feel as if nothing was ever out of reach – it was just a longer, worthwhile distance away. Dad, please give me the strength to continue striving and reaching my goals. I miss you more and more every day. As you would never say goodbye to me when I was returning home, I refuse to say goodbye to you. I will see you again, even if only in my dreams. I know that you will continue to watch over me as always, because I will forever be your baby girl.
My daddy was my hero
For my very youngest years;
Daddy kept me safe and happy,
And he chased away my fears.
I watched in awe and wonder
At each manly thing he did;
Oh, I looked up to my daddy,
When I was a little kid.
My dad was still my hero,
As the years passed, one by one.
He taught important lessons,
And he took some time for fun.
He was my firm foundation;
On my dad I did depend;
He was always there for me,
My dad, my guide, my friend.
My father is my hero,
Now that I am fully grown.
I love him and respect him,
The best man I’ve ever known.
I knew when I would marry
That my husband had to be
A great man, just like my father,
Dad, my hero you’ll always be.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glint on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awake in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not die.
This is to show that my grandfather actually did not die, he went to heaven along with all the others that await for the day the Lord God comes for his people.
He is with the angels of the Lord.
May God bless my family and we will see you again, Papi.
Love you always,
Your granddaughter
Laila
its been almost a month since uve been gone papi….and i can honestly say im soo hurt inside i have so much anger and i tend to get upset soo fast..i really miss u..every day i go to mamis house i see the empty spot of were ur car use to be and it hurts to know that the car wont ever be there again and u wont ever be here again…me and jaylen will always remember u as u was..i member wen i use to bring u cakes and snacks u will get so happy..i no ur in a better place and ur watchen over the family but it just isnt the same…im going to keep my promise to u I WILL GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE!!!! i love u and miss u soo much! ur my guardian angle papi! u will always be in my heart
Im not family but a friend of Nessa, and when i heard about this i couldn’t even eat that day, it was crazy cause all i could think about was why? This kind of hit close to home because i knew how much Nessa loved him, my prayers go out to the family, he’s in a better place. God Bless!
PAPA, I MISS PAPA FOREVER. THE DRUNK GUY SHOULD GO TO JAIL. WHY DIDN’T THE POLICE CATCH THE DRUNK GUY?BUT GOD WHY DO YOU MAKE HALOS?!
When I am weak, then I am strong. – 2 Corinthians 12:10
Paul knew that in every area where he was weak, Christ would more than make up for his weakness, and the result would be far more strength than he could ever have apart from Christ. The same is true for you and me. When we rely on Jesus Christ to be our sufficiency, He steps in and makes us “more” than anything we could ever be in our own strength, intellect, or ability. If we are willing to trust Him and rely upon Him, He will take what we offer—doing our best and giving our best—and enhance it with His own presence, power, wisdom, and creative spirit. He will produce more than would otherwise be physically, naturally, or materially possible.
This goes out to my family…Papi is with God…there’s no need to despair…We know he’s in a better place…CALLES DE ORO, MAR DE CRITAL…
I miss you and will see you again…You will always be in my heart and I will always love you.
i came across some pictures of me and u papi wen i was pregnant….i startted to cry..i miss u soo much and im sorry i havent went to visit u but its so hard for me to go to ur grave. i want to see u again in person…i love u and miss u so much…im almost in my second semester in college i know that ur very proud of me!!! i love u and miss u alot
Dad, today I miss you more than ever. I remember always calling your phone whenever I left work early. It was always a prefect opportunity for both of us to gripe about our issues. I would complain about Tommy or Joey, and you would complain about Mom, or anyone else!! lol… Today, as soon as I got on the freeway I automatically looked for your number on my list of contacts. Then it hit me, I can’t call you anymore!! Afterwards, I was driving to Walmart, and right next to me was a burgundy chevy cavalier station wagon. I had to do a double take for a bit. Then finally at Giant Eagle, what did I see? those french horns filled with cream!! lol.. I remember buying those as a treat for you, and Mom saying “No!! Those make him hyper!!” lol.. Lord only knows how I wish I could make you so hyper that you could jump right out of your grave and say “WTF!!??!!”
Dad, I love you so much!! I miss you more than you would ever know!!
Today is the last Sunday in regular time, next Sunday begins the first Sunday in Advent time in the Catholic calendar. The pastor at our church said today was a day of celebrating death, and awaiting a new beginning. We celebrated all that have recently passed, knowing that they are seated with God and the angels in heaven. Although it was very hard to listen to the sermon today and understand it, I did accept it. I know that my Dad is seated with God looking down on us. I know that my Dad will want us to move forward.
Dad, I miss you so much. I love you and always will. The pastor reminded us that no matter how bad the ending may be, there is always a new beginning. Thats funny because I remember Dad always telling us that God will throw you in the water, but will never let you drown.I guess what I am saying is that I am waiting for my new beginning.
It has now been 2 months since that dreadful night. Wow!! Its insane to know that one minute you have someone in your life that you love so much, and the next minute that special person who can never be replaced is gone! It hurts even more knowing that the holidays are upon us and you’re not here. It makes me think of past Thanksgivings. My dad was an awesome cook who enjoyed cooking for Thanksgiving dinner. My dad’s stuffing was so yummy!! I remember him making the stuffing the night before, dicing up the celery, the apples and mixing raisins into it. The day after Thanksgiving was probably the best! My dad would cut up all the leftover turkey and make the best turkey salad subs!!
Thanksgiving always started off the Christmas festivities. My Dad and I would go and pick out our Christmas tree. Because I was the shortest, he made sure the tree was no taller than I was, so that I could reach to put the tree topper on!! lol.. My dad loved singing. I remember him singing all the time!! It was always a good day when he woke up singing!! Wow, I miss him like crazy!! Mariah Carey couldn’t have said it any better, “All I Want For Christmas Is You!”…
Its going on 3 months on christmas day but at the same time of weeping, our dad would also want us to move on with our lives and not get stuck where we think we gona be. I know that he was the backbone of this family and the 1 who kept everyone together one way or another but I also think he wouldnt wants us to suffer and be depressed. So I leave this to the family as if it were my dad telling all of us not to worry…that hes in a much better place watching over us…
Miss me, but let me go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free
Miss me a little – but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me – but let me go
For this is a journey that we must all take
And each must go alone
It’s all a part of the Master’s plan
A step on the road to home
When you are lonely, and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me – but let me go
This goes out to my family.
Although I haven’t said it for whatever case may be, I LOVE YOU ALL very much.
is been almost 3 mths now ,and my world is coming apart every more and more can’t take it any more miss you with all my heart dad i will love to be in peace to just like you……its time i deserve it…nobody knows how i feel triying to be stron but coming apart litte by little,,,,,,,,,missing my dad
This goes out to my sister Alba. I know its hard but a few words of encouragement….
When we feel we have nothing left to give
and we are sure that the song has ended,
When our day seems over and the shadows fall
and the darkness of night has descended,
Where can we go to find the strength
to valiantly keep on trying?
Where can we find the hand that will dry
the tears that the heart is crying?
There’s but one place to go and that is to God,
and dropping all pretense and pride,
We can pour out our problems without restraint
and gain strength with Him at our side.
And together we stand at life’s crossroads
and view what we think is the end,
But God has a much bigger vision,
and He tells us it’s only a bend,
For the road goes on and is smoother,
and the pause in the song is a rest,
And the part that’s unsung and unfinished
is the sweetest and richest and best.
So rest and relax and grow stronger –
let go and let God share your load.
Your work is not finished or ended –
you’ve just come to a bend in the road.
Jerusalem, que bonita eres,
calles de oro, mar de cristal…
por esas calles yo voy a caminar,
calles de oro, mar de cristal…
Si quieren ver a mi papa de nuevo, den sus corazones y almas al senor en espiritu y en verdad porque esa es la uniqua manera que entraran al reino de los cielos donde esta papi con el Padre y El Hijo porque el espiritu Santo esta todavia aqui haciendo la hobra del Padre.
Amen!
Que Dios Los Bendiga a Todos!
Merry Christmas, Papa!! Though you may not be with us in life, you are forever with us in spirit… even more so today. It’s been 3 months since our lives changed drastically, yet it seems like yesterday. See, you’re even present in the boxing game your grandson is playing!! lol He says “mom, look this is your dad!! Its Papa knocking me out!!”
love you forever, Dad… Christmas will never be the same without you!!
PAPI, It’s being a little over 6 months seens you’ve being gone and it feels like yesterday. I feel like i’m living a nightmare which I have not yet woken up from. You’ve raised me to be the toughest of all and now i’m feeling like i’m the weakess of all. You’ve never taught me how to deal with this pain that little by little is eating me inside. This pain that is harder than any pain that words can describe. Theres no words or medicine to ease it. All i feel is this great anger inside of me. Why did this have to happen?
Not only were you taken from me, but my smile & happiness was to. I feel like a small child that guide dense. You was the rock that gave me the strenth to keep going. I miss your smile, your voice and everything that came with that. Theres not one day that I dont think or cry for you. Sometimes I feel that it was better to loose you when I was a child, maybe I wouldn’t suffer as much. You was the best of the best. I love you so much. Please give me the strength to keep going.
Love you!
Your daughter
Witna
Just wanted to say this is a beautiful website to remember mike. He seemed like he lived a happy and full life and he is a very blessed man to have so many people who love and care about him. Wish I could have met such a loving and creative man. He was an inspiration to his friends and family and now also an inspiration to me. He’s one more angel in the arms of god waiting to be reunited with his loved ones. Thank you for sharing this site with me and many others. I am truly touched. God bless you all.
7 months. 7 freaking months that’s what it’s been that I’ve been stuck in this dream trying to wake up. I say to myself. Stay in this dream that’s how you remember him the best. I put a wall up so I wouldn’t be affected the way everyone is. The wall is slowly crumbling. Today I called Witna just to tell her the same jokes I would tell u. Just to keep you alive in my mind. I don’t want you to fade that’s the reason that wall stays up. I Look @ your pictures & still feel you around me. I know you’re around just the faith i’ve lost from all this keeps me from believing that you’re really around. I ask myself what was the reason for all of this. Still I don’t know why. I see no sense to this madness. I just know I wish you were here. I wish you were able to see how happy I’ve become. I wish you would be there next year looking as handsome as ever in a tuxedo when I say those famous words “I do”. I wish you were here to accept my new kids into the family the way you accepted David. I wish you were here to accept your new daughter-in-law into the family like always with open arms. None of this is possible. I understand now. I just wish I was able to get at least 1 more day. Just a few hours to tell you how much I love you. To let you know how you molded me into the man I am now. It’s been a rough road to recovery & although I’ll never truly understand why you were taken from us so early I guess I’ll try my hardest to accept. Love you always papi. Thanks for all the happy tears. Like the song goes. “I could’ve missed the pain but I would’ve had to miss the dance. R.I.P. Pops I will always love & remember you. Thank you for being the best dad a child can have.
It’s funny how I have waited for answers from you. I have waited to be able to catch a glimpse of you at the house, or maybe even in my dreams. You have made yourself present in the house with the smell of your cologne, and yesterday with the smell of burnt wood. I have felt your presence sitting in the van with me when I am driving alone. But not once have I been able to ask you anything because I can’t see you. Today, Memorial Day, you finally gave me that opportunity. And while others may think I am crazy, I know it was real. All I can say is You Were Wrong! You left us way too soon. It should not have been your time. Yes, it made things fall into place, but you were so wrong!!
Dad, it has been 8 months and the pain is still so very fresh. The memories help me go on day by day, but nothing can ever replace me having you by my side.
Please come back, if only in my dreams.
I love you, and I miss you so much!!