Derrick Rufino Delgado, (1986 - 2014) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

As time passes on, The easier it is to remember all the good memories of you. You will always be our son...... Forever ❤️

28 years old
Born on January 29, 1986 in Bronx, New York, United States
Passed away on March 15, 2014 in Des Moine, Iowa, United States

You were always a dreamer as a child. A caring soul, you will never be forgotten by your family.
Derrick Delgado, 28 years old, born on January 29, 1986, and passed away on March 15, 2014.
God had other plans for you, but a pain staking loss for us. We look forward to the day that we will all be together again. We love you now and always....... Till infinity ♥️

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March 17

Hey Derrick, 10 yrs seems like a long time, but not when you missed a loved one. It seems like yesterday we last spoke!

This is always hard for me, because I missed you so much. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you when you needed me the most, but I know one day I'll see you again and I will ask for your forgiveness.

I love you THEN, NOW and always, your crying Dad.

March 16

Good Evening Derrick,

It’s been a decade since your journey took you beyond our sight. Hard to fathom. When a life is unable to be seen, or touched. This is the pricking we all go through when reality is firmly embedded in our thoughts. It has been so long. A date that follows such a loss that time could never replace what we once had. The best way to keep you in our memory is to recall those happy times from the past. Wish I could’ve hugged you 10 years ago. Love and miss you, from Uncle Harry. ❤️

March 15

Hey dad I can’t believe it’s been 10 years I think about u everyday and I just want to say I love and miss u so much

March 15

I can't believe it's been 10 years. I miss you so much. Our lives has just been different without you in it. I wish I could turn time back and do things differently. I know that this is impossible to do . I hold on to the day when we will be together again.
We will never forget you for as long as we live. You will always be and shall always remain our son.
Always remembered, always loved, forever our son. I love you loads.

Love,
Mom

March 6

Good Evening Derrick,

Wanted to say hello, and also wanted to tell you that I love you yesterday, today, and forever, in earnest of heart, will I say these words again, because you are truly missed in the eyes of many, wishing to fulfill that void, and asking for your return in spirit, may God continue to embrace you in his home. ❤️

January 29

Happy Birthday Derrick

Today is your birthday and we are to celebrate it, but when you are not here for us to celebrate it together, then realization hit that you are not here with us anymore.

I miss you so much Derrick, days like today don't make it easy for me to have a normal day or to feel good about anything.

My heart bleeds for you! and it make me very sad. I love you, my son.

You are always in my mind, my soul and my thoughts.

Happy Birthday,
I LOVE YOU!
Your crying Dad.

January 29

Happy birthday Derrick,
I believe you would be 38 yrs old today. How time flies. I am sending you a basket filled with kisses and hugs.
You are truly missed my son. We love you yesterday, today and forever. You will always be our son, we will never forget you.

See you on the other side.

Love,
Mom

December 25, 2023

Good Evening Derrick,

Even though I’m sad you’re not with us this Christmas, may you rejoice in heaven, love you, from your Uncle, Harry!! ❤️

December 25, 2023

Hi Derrick,
I wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas in heaven. We feel the emptiness without you. I know you are happy with cooking grandma and everyone else you love and have met. We miss you a lot. I know that some day, we will all be together again as a family.

You are forever loved, forever missed, and forever our son.

Love Mom & Dad

November 30, 2023

Hi Derrick,
Just stopped by to say hello. Your sons birthday was yesterday. He is a grown up young man. He turned 19! You would be so proud of him. He is a wonderful guy with a beautiful heart of gold. We are so happy of the man that he has become. We all miss you so much Derrick. The holidays are hard. I get very emotional, just thinking about how we wish you were here. I would never wish the loss of a son or daughter on anyone. The sadness gets a little easier to deal with within time, but the heartbreak remains forever etched in our hearts. My one and only wish is to hug you one more time. I know it won't happen while I'm alive here, but I will be giving you the biggest hug when I see you again.

We love you always and forever. You will always be our son, we will never forget you.

Love,

Mom & Dad

October 15, 2023

Hey Derrick, it's Dad.
Just wanted to let you know that I miss you every day and wish things were different. My life hasn't been the same without you.
Mom & I are doing well, but there will always be an emptiness in our heart.

LOVE you, my son!

October 11, 2023

Good Afternoon Derrick,

Just wanted to let you know that it is your aunt’s 28th Anniversary of her passing. Though she was unaware of yours, I’m sure you two have already crossed paths. Always remember, an aunt’s love is unconditional, here or in heaven. Love you, from your Uncle Harry!! ❤️

October 5, 2023

Hi Derrick,
Just stopped by to say hello. I wanted you to know that I really miss you and how a part of our lives is just empty without you here. You aren't missing much down here as the world is in chaos for the most part. Times are very concerning and hard. We know that things are going to get a lot worse before anything starts to change for the better. We can only try to survive the best that we can. I hope that you are well and happy.
Gringo is doing well. We are going to Grandma's house to celebrate Thanksgiving with her and Grandpa.
Always remembered, always loved, forever our son.
We will all be together again one day.

Mom❤️

September 10, 2023

Just stopped by to say Hey! I was thinking about you and wanted to say hello. I love you and I'm sending you many hugs and kisses. We are holding on strong here. Missing you and, anyways we miss you loads and thinking what things would be like if you were still here with us. I await the day that we will all be together again.
That will be the happiest day.

We love you yesterday, today, tomorrow and always.

Mom❤️

August 1, 2023

Good Evening Derrick,
Just wanted to let you know that nothing can ever take away a love the heart holds dear, when my soul weeps with grief, knowing that you are no longer here, though it may feel seemingly forever, I will not stop, because each day I miss you harder, so when I think of you, I remove another cloud while missing you in heaven. Love you always, from Uncle Harry. ❤️

July 29, 2023

Hi Derrick,

I just dropped by to say hello and to let you know how much I miss and love you. You have been on my mind and I just miss you. Gringo is doing well. He has become a good and caring young man. He checks on us from time to time. He always reminds us that he loves us and how he is grateful for everything we have done for him. You would be so proud of him. I hope Tibby is not being a handful for you. I know that she is being a good girl as she has always been a loving baby. Anyways, I just wanted to say hello and to say I love you so much and that you are missed very much. I will drop by again soon.

Love you
Mom

June 20, 2023

I know I'm late, but Happy Father's Day my son.

This is always hard for me to do, not because I can't find the words, but because my heart hurt knowing you are not here with us. I love you and always will.

Yesterday, and unwillingly, we said goodby to Tibby. Now! I have to two love one's not here with us.

Life is not fair sometimes. but what can we do, we must accept life at is.

I love you Derrick, please take care of Tibby for us.

Your Crying Dad.

June 18, 2023

Hey dad I just wanted to say happy Father’s Day I love and miss u so much

June 18, 2023

Hi my son,
I just wanted to wish you a Happy Father's Day. May your day be filled with all those that luv u now and always .
Missing you always......
Love mom

June 18, 2023

Even though you left us too soon,
your life touched all of ours so deeply,
We remember you with joy in our hearts
this Father’s Day. Love you Derrick! ❤️

June 17, 2023

Hey Derrick,

I wanted to talk to you about a sadness in our hearts. We are putting Tibby down on Monday. It was a very hard decision for us and we are once again broken. We have had her for close to 19 years. We wanted to wait till after her birthday, but we can't see her suffer. I wanted to ask you to look after her. I know that you will. I know that she will be happy again in heaven. I know all dogs go to heaven. I know you are doing well. We miss and luv u so much. We feel solice knowing that she will be with you. Until we meet again, we luv you and please take care of Tibby.
Always remembered, loved and cherished.
Mom and dad

P. S. We love you Tibby, we will see you again.

May 14, 2023

Hi Derrick

I wanted to see you today. I know that you always wished me a Happy Mother's day. I really, really, really miss you my son. I know that you are well. I know that you watch over us. If I was given one wish for Mother's Day, I wish I can hug you. That would be my wish. I know that you are hugging me right now. We will see each other again. We will all be together again.

Love you my son....... Mom❤️❤️❤️

April 30, 2023

Good Evening Derrick,

May God continue
To overflow your heart
With peace
As you live
In his embrace…

Love you,
From Uncle Harry ❤️

April 20, 2023

Hello my sweet boy.

I was just thinking about you. I know that you are around. I feel you sometimes. I am not afraid. I know that we live forever. We are energy, that is why we don't die. We are just occupying a shell. We will see each other again. Be well son. We will always love you.

Mom

March 15, 2023

Just living on a daily basis is hard enough, and we tend to forget that our life experiences are minor compared to having to deal with situations where there is no return.

Your passing has been the hardest situation in my whole life, I would do anything to have you back in my life!

I still can't believe it! and like mom said, one day we will all be together again.

Derrick I'm so sorry that I wasn't there for you when you needed me. Your passing is the part of my life, which I hate the most about my memories.

Anyway, it doesn't seem like 9 years, but unfortunately it has been. I will always love you, your crying dad.

March 15, 2023

Hey dad it’s been 9 years since u have been gone and not a day has gone by where I don’t think about u I miss u so much and I will never forget about how much u loved me but I miss and love u so much

March 15, 2023

Good Afternoon Derrick,

Greatly loved, deeply missed.

Happy Anniversary!!

From Uncle Harry ❤️

March 15, 2023

They say time heals all wounds. This I can truly say, is not a true statement.

It was 9 years ago that we lost you. Our world came crashing down on us. I miss you so, so much. I think about you very often. Nothing can change what happened. I just try to live with it in the best way I can. I know we all pass on, but it's not being able to see or speak with you that is heart breaking. I know I will see you again one day. When I do, I am going to give you the biggest hug in the world. We will all be together again.

Remember that you will always be my son and as long as I live, you will never be forgotten.

Always remembered, always loved, always and forever my son.

Love,
Mom

January 29, 2023

Hey dad I wanna say happy birthday I love and miss u so much

January 29, 2023

Happy Birthday Derrick, I know heaven is celebrating you today, and you are enjoying all the blessings of being on the other side, but I can’t help wishing you were here, sending you lots of love, God bless!! ❤️

January 29, 2023

Happy Birthday Derrick,

This is always hard for me, because in a way, I feel I could have done more to help you and I failed you. I'm so sorry, my guilt is eating me inside and will never go away, and my heart will bleed forever. I hope you are not mad at me.

I wish you was here with us enjoying your day. I know one day I will see you again.

Thank you for being a caring son and having a good heart.

I love you and I missed you Derrick, your dad.

January 29, 2023

Happy Birthday Derrick❤️
I have been thinking alot about you lately. I miss you so much. I always say to myself, if I had just one wish, I would wish that we all went back to the time that we moved here. I would do things so much different. All I ever wanted in my life was to have a close, loving family. Unfortunately that was not in the cards for me. Dad and I will be acknowledging our 39th anniversary this year. I know you would be happy about that. I want you to know that I have always loved you. If I had a chance, I would trade places with you. I am so truly sorry that this was your fate. I wish I could turn back the hands of time and do things differently. I love you for infinity and no matter if I die, I Will never forget you. My love for you will be always and forever. Happy Birthday Derrick, I hope you are happy and free and loved by all who are in heaven with you.
You are truly missed, loved, and forever and always our son.

Mom❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

December 28, 2022

Happy Holidays Derrick, I apologize for the late response, was busy working throughout this holiday season, just wanted to let you know, that you are truly missed, and I am also wishing you everlasting peace, and happiness, many blessings, love you, from Uncle Harry. ❤️

December 22, 2022

Hello my son, I had a dream about you a week ago. I cried so hard when I woke up. That hug felt so real. I know we will all be together again. I feel this in my heart. We miss you so, so much. I know you are in a better place and are happy with those who have passed and love you very much . I am not afraid to die, as these are just shells that we occupy. The soul is what keeps living. We will all be a family again. We can't wait to see you again. I look forward to the day. We love you Derrick, now, tomorrow and always.

Merry Christmas son,

Love mom❤️⛄

November 27, 2022

Good Morning Derrick,

Unfortunately, I had no harvest feast
Worked during this holiday season
And though I felt somewhat empty
I was still happy inside
Thinking of my lost loved ones
Wishing them happier times
That I can only envision
Through a loving heart…

To my nephew with love ❤️

November 24, 2022

Hi Derrick,

I just wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and that we miss and love you so very, very, much.

Always remembered, always loved, always missed and always and forever our son❤️

Love,
Mom ❤️

October 25, 2022

Good Morning Derrick,

I am reaching out with a short prayer…

I wish we had spent more time together
But I’ll always value the time we did have
Even though missing you still hurts
I’ll always think of you with joy
The light you shared with me
Will never be forgotten…Amen.

Love, Uncle Harry ❤️

October 19, 2022

Hi Derrick, xoxoxo♥️

Just thinking about you and missing you. I know you are well and safe. Just wanted to let you know that your son is doing well and that dad, Bev, grandma, grandpa as well as myself are also well. Just wanted to drop in and say hello and to let you know that we love and miss you so very, very much. Be well my son, always know that you will never be forgotten.

Love, Mom

September 15, 2022

Good Afternoon Derrick, hope all is going well in heaven, as for myself, life can have enough room for more improvement, just wanted to let you know that Uncle Harry still love you, and pray for you, wishing you all the best in his sanctuary, talk to you soon, many blessings!! ❤️

September 8, 2022

Hey Derrick,

Just dropped in to say hi. You have been on my mind alot. Dad and I are fine. Your son and sister are doing well. I know you are happy where you are in heaven with all who love you. With the exception of your family, you are not missing out on anything grand down here. The world is in trouble, as you can probably very well see. If we ever needed a miracle from God, it would be now. The world is going in the wrong direction, with so much divisiveness, hatred, killing, food scarcity, looting, riots, losing our rights and freedoms and so much more. I am worried that EVIL is winning. We so desperately need a miracle from GOD. This world can still be saved. I believe it still deserves a chance to continue. I still believe there is much more good than evil. All we need is to stand together against all this Evil and fight for goodness, love, united we stand, but sadly divided we will all fall and fail. Anyways we love you always and forever and will await the day we all can be together again. Love you my son.

Mom❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

August 17, 2022

Hey Derrick,

It's been awhile. I miss you so much my son. I love you with all my heart and always will. If I had to do it all again, you would always be a part of my life. Dad and I feel the void with you gone. Your son graduated HS and now he is studying to be an vehicle electrician. You would be so proud of him. He is a good young man with a good heart, just like you. We wish you were here with us, but life is not fair to everyone. I guess there is a reason for everything.

Just know that we love and will never ever forget you. We look forward to being together as a family again in heaven. Until then, we will be there for your son and try to always help him.

Love you always........ Mom❤️❤️❤️

July 27, 2022

Good Evening Derrick,
Wanted to say hello…

From the sphere of mortal life
To a sphere of spirit life
I am truly grateful
For I am the sea
And you are the air
We are distinguished
That your heaven is real
And my world is a fluke
Comprehensible
Of a speculative reason
That only God can sympathize.

From Uncle Harry!!

June 19, 2022

A father is a rock
Strong, solid, and unremitting
Someone you can prick up
One’s ears
Embosoming you
Loving you
And never attempt
To ever cast you aside.

Happy Father’s Day In Heaven!!

Love you Derrick,

From Uncle Harry ❤️

June 19, 2022

Happy Father's Day, my son Derrick

Today is a sad day for me, because you are not here to spend the day with me or with your son. The only thing that makes me happy on this day, is your mom, sister and your son.

This day would have been a great day if we all would have been together enjoying ourselves, but as we all know, life isn't fair, and we have to feel the emptiness when someone you love is not here with us.

I love you and miss you very much. I will always have you in my heart.

Your Dad

June 19, 2022

Good morning Derrick, I wanted to wish you a Happy Father's day. I know that Gringo misses you loads. Just thinking about you and I hope you are happy and looking after your son.

Forever loved, forever missed, forever my son.

Love mom❤️❤️❤️❤️

June 13, 2022

Hi Derrick,

I have been thinking about you alot. Just wanted to say hello and that I miss and love you very much. As much as I wish you were still here with us, you are in fact in a better place. It's not going so well down here. Everything is out of order and its only getting worse every day. We are all living on borrowed time. I can't wait until we will see each other again and be a family. I love you my son. Soar free and be happy ❤️

Always remembered, loved, and always our son...... Mom

June 9, 2022

Good Morning Derrick, just checking in, curious about that wonderful world you live in, and how happy you really are, smiling from those Pearly Gates, to the Kingdom of God, you are definitely in the right place, needless to say, there is nothing mythical about it, Love you, from Uncle Harry. ❤️

May 8, 2022

Good morning my son, I just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you today. I wanted you to know that I love you and that I am missing you very much on this Mother's Day.

Mom❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

May 7, 2022

Hello Derrick,

I have been thinking of you all week and I wanted to say hello and I wanted you to know that I miss you so very, very much. As you are very well aware, we are in serious problems with the future of the human civilization as we know it. I wanted you to know that you are definitely in a better place now as this reality that we are facing is dismal. My only solice is that we will be together one day and that I look forward to seeing you again. I love you with all my heart, my son. Be well and soar free. Sending you hugs and kisses for now. Until we unite again, you will never be forgotten, always loved, remembered, missed and forever our son.

Mom❤️

April 30, 2022

Good Afternoon Derrick, hope all is going well in heaven, such a beautiful place, I’m sure the grass is a lot greener there, with plenty of sunshine, and lots of happiness, just wanted to say hello, praying for God’s favor, and protection for you, because his love will always be unconditional, and infinite, from your Uncle, Harry. ❤️

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March 15, 2021

I can't believe it's been 7 years since that sad day we were told that you had passed away. Our hearts were destroyed. We miss you so very much. We think about you so very often and talk about what could have been. Your son looks so much like you now. He even sounds like you and has a lot of your mannerisms. He misses you alot as well. Our hearts are still hurting since your passing. There is nothing more painful in life than losing a child. No matter what age they are, you always see them as your babies. Children are supposed to bury their parents, not the other way around. We are still keeping our promise and are helping Gringo with what he needs. Dad has a car for him and gringo and dad will be restoring it this summer. Dad will teach him how to drive. I have learned that life is hard, rewarding, and sometimes very unfair. I guess god, has a reason for everything that happens in life. This blindsided us so very much. Just remember, one day we all will be together again. It will be a glorious day. I know you are at rest and are being taken care of. Our bodies will die, but our souls live on. I love you Derrick and I can't wait for the day that I can hug you again. Be happy and soar free. Until we meet again. PS, please watch out for Gringo and please visit his dreams from time to time. He misses you and wishes he had you in his life. You are always loved, remembered and forever our son. Love mom and dad

Happy New Years Son

December 31, 2019

My son, another year has come and in 5 hours will go and then begins 2020. How we miss you, my son. We love you so much and wish you were here with us on this day. I will dream about you being with us on this day. We will give you the biggest hug. Please, visit your son on his dreams and hug him tight as he misses you so much. He needs to hug his dad one more time. I will trade my wish to hug you so you can hug and be with him instead. Happy New Years, our son. Always loved, remembered, and forever our son.
Love mom and dad❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

i miss you

March 21, 2014

We didn't get to spend the rest if our lives together like we wanted too, but good times or bad i loved every minute with you. I was so lucky that you loved me, you will always have a place in my heart. I miss you everyday i'm glad you're no longer in any pain. i know we will see each other again, until then rest in peace and be the angel i know you are. I love you.

My Son- Never Forgotten

March 21, 2014

I remember as if were yesterday, the joy your dad and I felt when we found out I was pregnant with you. The day you were born was the happiest moment in our lives. We remember your first steps, your first laugh on Mothers Day. We were so proud of you. You have always been a man who saw things differently. Always looking at the bright side of things.

You believed in family being close and always worked at bringing everyone together. You always had a heart of gold. You were a loving dad and always were proud of your son and felt happy that he was close to us because it broke your heart that you were so far away from him.

We miss you so much Derrick, my heart aches so bad knowing day I won't be seeing or talking to you on the phone every week.  A minute does not pass by when I don't break down just thinking about you. I never, ever thought I would be saying goodbye to you so soon, my loving son.

Your dad feels so fortune to have had you and will always love you so much Derrick. If we had a wish, it wouldn't be wealth, or material things, it would be to have one more day with you, so that we can hold you and tell you how much we love you.

Beverly misses you so much Derrick. You were her big brother and she loved you so much. She will alaways hold you in a very special place in her heart.

Although you are gone, I will always still say good morning to you every morning I get up and Goodnite to you just like I used to always do.

Goodbye my son your dad and I will always love you..........................always.

Love your mom and dad R.I.P. my son.

March 21, 2014

Derrick,you gave me the greatest gift ever and that is Ryan.i remember the day he was born at 3:44pm on 11-29-04 we all watched monday night raw together and I remember changing his first diaper together as i sat and cried because i didnt know what i was doing but you jumped right in and took charge..We watched him take his first steps togther and we would always watch wrestling with him together..We watched him get stung by his first bee and mom had to rush us to the hospital because he had an allergic reaction i remember being so scared and again you told me it was gonna be ok its only a bee sting.please always watch over Ryan and your family..you will be missed Derrick thank you for giving me the greatest gift ever.. Rest easy!!

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