Mima,
I don't even know where to begin. Although we did not share any blood, you could not have been a larger part of my family. You have been there my entire life and all of my best childhood memories were with you, from our amazing fort building to our adventures to the corner store to get banana milk. You were the one that I could always count on to make me laugh when I was down, and fight off any kids that you thought weren't being nice enough to me.
You impacted my life in more ways that you could possibly know, and I can not imagine my life without your infectious laughter and strong spirit. You are one of the most amazing and loving individuals I have ever met, and no words can describe how much I miss and love you.

With all of my heart, Susie

Mama~Sita

MIMA,
You were/are for me the definition of love! It feels amazing knowing that I was truly loved by you...I always say there is something good about missing someone..and you know why? when you miss someone what you talk about is love...what you think about is love and what you feel is real love! That couldn't be more true...when I talk and think about you..I just LOVE!
I cannot put in words how much I miss you! I write here my special goodbye with tears in my eyes.
Te quiero much!
Rosa

I am so sorry that this has taken me so long to write, but every time I tried to type I would start to cry. I have so many wonderful memories of you. I remember coming to your house when I was younger and like the wonderful grandmother you were you always had our favorite desserts, I remember you always having strawberry jello in the fridge for us. I can still even remember the tupperware containers you would put the jello in, or how you made kool aid right before we came over, and of course my favorite the best flan or bread pudding in the world! I remember how you would always have an avon book and you would always let me pick out something and you would have it there the next time I came over or when you would surprise me with the pink avon bubble bath. Still till this day every time I pick up an avon book I think of you. You were a strong, hardworking, loving, sweet, patient,and brave individual. Wanting the best for everyone. I've learned so much from you. Your beautiful smile was contagious, and thinking of the last 6 weeks after all you went through you still would smile for us! Mima I know you're in heaven now with Grandpa and uncle Ruben and I'm sure you're having a feast right now, I just want you to know that you will always be in my heart. I love you and I miss you terribly!

Querida Gloria,
siempre la recordaremos con mucho carino, sobre todo cuando venia a tomar cafe y saliamos a dar una vuelta con su alegria de siempre.
sabemos que Dios la tiene en el cielo con sus familiares queridos. Descanse en paz

Mima,

You were in my life for the longest time and now you are gone, all in a blink of an eye. I don't understand why this had to happen to you. Now that your gone, the memories of what used to be, your beautiful smile, the sound of your laugh, your heart of gold, but most of all the love you gave. You always had faith and you never gave up. You knew no wrong. Always wanting what was best for everyone. I never thought I'd get through this, and I still haven't today. But knowing you are always with me makes me stronger in my everyday life. The pain is never ending, but your spirit is with me. I know that you are okay and you're up in the heavens with God, my uncle Reuben, and my Grandfather Rene. I remember you telling me no matter what happens, we will be okay. I know your living a better life sleeping with the angels up above. I miss you Mima and I love you with all my heart. Rest in peace. I'll be seeing you again one day.

querida Gloria
el 8 de septiembre estuve en la misa de la Caridad a la cual tu venias con nosotros (Ines Balbina y yo)y me acorde mucho de ti, de como me hacias reir con tus ocurrencias; te extranamos mucho aqui en el 3950.
Que descances en paz con tus queridos esposo Rene e hijo ruben

We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
God bless you all

Love
Brad,Margie,Chelsey & McKenzie

Mimita,

The only woman that could understand anything I go through, the one who taught me what a military wife is. With a smile that was so infectious and an energy and love for the world that could never be matched. I am who I am today thanks to her and everything she taught me and the unconditional love she showed me. She loved Josh like she knew him since birth, and welcomed him in and loved him the second he made her Stuffed Green Peppers. I remember staying over at her condo and taking me to get ice cream and letting me eat the whole pint. Letting me sit and go through her pictures over and over and answering all my questions with the same excitement and enthusiasm every time regardless of how many times I may have asked it. She always told me I would say as a little girl that I was going to travel the world. I do everything for you Mima, thank you for supporting me and encouraging me to spread my wings. You're with the love of your life now, Bamba's been waiting for you.

Mi Abuela Bonita,

Ay Mima, yo te quiero mas que las palabras pueden describe. No se porque tuvo salir tan pronto, pero yo se que usted esta en un lugar mas tranquilo y comodo. Usted esta con Bamba y aunque te extrano tanto terriblemente, me siento feliz de que ustedes dos pueden pasar la eternidad con los demas. Te quiero Mima y nunca dejare de pensar de ti. Come un buffet para mi!