It has been 12 years now since we lost you from this world, and it has been a less happy and less vibrant world without you. I remember you as our "bunso" or youngest sibling, "the little guy" among the 3 perez de Tagle brothers. Mike & Rick were in their teenage years, a company of their own; so you gravitated more towards your Mom and me. We took you everywhere we went, from Dominica to Sri Lanka, to Cambodia. And everywhere you went, you made friends and did your part as a loving son. We really miss you, Alec, as your Mom and I reach our mid-70s. We are looking forward to seeing you again in heaven above, sharing in the light of our Lord Jesus, in the Eternal Banquet He has prepared for all His faithful followers & disciples on earth.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Alec Perez de Tagle, . We will remember him forever.
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Leave a tributeIt has been 12 years now since we lost you from this world, and it has been a less happy and less vibrant world without you. I remember you as our "bunso" or youngest sibling, "the little guy" among the 3 perez de Tagle brothers. Mike & Rick were in their teenage years, a company of their own; so you gravitated more towards your Mom and me. We took you everywhere we went, from Dominica to Sri Lanka, to Cambodia. And everywhere you went, you made friends and did your part as a loving son. We really miss you, Alec, as your Mom and I reach our mid-70s. We are looking forward to seeing you again in heaven above, sharing in the light of our Lord Jesus, in the Eternal Banquet He has prepared for all His faithful followers & disciples on earth.
I know that you are forever in the bosom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I love you with an everlasting love,
Your Mom ❤❤❤
You were our first really planned offspring. Your mother and I really wanted you to be our baby. Even your name was a shared project: I chose Alexander and Belle chose Juan Carlos.
You were a cute and lovable baby. Belle and I were i=living in Victoria and I was with the BC Govt. Statistics Bureau; while Belle was having her ceramics business and her hula dance troupe. As a very young kid, I remember you wanted to join Belle's little girls learning (& performing) the hula dance. You loved to play with our chow-chow dog Teddy Bear; and later, in Cambodia, your best friend was our Belgian shepherd Beauty. We had a great time with you in Dominica, in Sri Lanka and in Cambodia, wherever we were working as international consultants , you were there livening up our lives and loving us as much as we loved you.
Your Mom and I miss you sooooooo much, Especially today.
Gone too soon.
But gone to a better place. Only God's love for you is greater than ours. Look down on us from heaven, our little Chiqui.
Papa
company on weekends like a family. You were such a sweet boy to us. Then I was stricken with a very sad news. You're gone anak but not in our hearts . Miss you Alec
Then that one instance when I called your name and you just suddenly appeared so tall behind me with your hand on my shoulder copying a character from TV's The Addams Family, and you said "you rang?" How we laughed together! And how can I forget those times your Dad and I proudly watched you help the Knights of Columbus serve the guests in their annual Oktoberfest celebration? You were the youngest Third Degree Knight, the Knights' mascot, everybody looked forward to having you! You left your mark wherever you went. Every day i remember many more moments with you, I cannot mention them all. You are in my mind constantly and you are in my heart forever. I love you so deeply, my love, my Chiqui. Please give Jesus and our Blessed Mother a thank you kiss and hug from me.
I let karma do all to the person who did bad to you...
It's been 8 years, my baby. That's a long time for a mother to not see her son and the longing is always there because I love you so deeply. I firmly believe that you are alive and happy in the loving arms of Jesus and our Mother Mary. The Blessed Mother brought you to me back in 2012 and gave me such comfort and peace. You are always in my thoughts. It won't be long, my Chiqui, when God will unite us again. Oh what glad reunion to see you and to hug you once more... I love you with an everlasting love .... your Momsy.
ALTHOUGH I HAVE NEVER MET YOU
I KNOW YOU WELL FROM YOUR MAMA
LOOK AFTER YOUR PARENTS AND SIBLINGS
ONE DAY WE WILL MEET
It's been 7 years now since we parted for the last time. We said goodbye just before your Mom & I took the flight back to Canada, after I had contracted bacterial meningitis. You chose to stay in the Philippines and make a new life of your own. I know you found a new love, you applied for several jobs, but you also kept up your religious obligations & faith in Christ. This is why your Mom and I did not grieve overly much after your murder, even though that murder was an example of how human greed and ingratitude can destroy an innocent life. Our comfort lay in Mom's 5 dreams and my strong feeling that you were, and surely ARE, in the hands of OUR Lord in heaven.
Alec, once in a while, look down upon us, your Mom and me, still struggling with life on earth, still committed to love and serve our Lord and the Blessed Virgin Mary, now that we are aging and the illnesses, aches and pains of old age are upon us. Help us to make a smooth transition from the cares and challenges of our current lives, to one of peace, love and worship to God.
DAD
Every time I think of you I always imagine how Belle is carrying that sadness because of your absence.
We're missing you! I am sure that you are rested and happy now with our Lord. Bye.
Keep shining down on us, Alec. You're always in our hearts.
He will be remembered in our prayers tonight.
He will continue to watch over you and his siblings from above.
Today he rests in the loving arms of Jesus for eternity.
Thank you so much for the time you've spent with us. Mom, Tina & I are so honored to have spent your last days with you. Because of that, we have gotten to really know what a beautiful soul you really have. You were like the little brother I never had & I really missed the long talks/chats we used to have whenever you came down to Manila. I always would look forward to your coming back here, I remember.
Rest in peace Alec. Until we meet again...not soon though but someday.
It always takes me a bit of time to write things about Alec, not because there isn't anything to write, but because no amount of words could ever express how much I miss him. I get a melancholy feeling whenever I think of our times together.
I need to remember that Alec always loved making others happy. Knowing him, he's probably telling me to smile right now.
When Bench, RJ and I take that trip to Victoria that we used to talk about. I'll take them on the exact same tour you took me on. Chocolate beer, nanaimo bars and seat in memory of you buddy.
I'll always have you in my heart my friend. Thank you for the memories.
God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not meant to be.
So he put his arms around you
And whispered 'Come to Me'.
With tearful eyes we watched you
As we saw you pass away.
Although we loved you deeply,
Your Golden Heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us.
He only takes the best.
Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
Even though a loved one is gone,
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart. - by Florence Otokito
We take comfort that Alec is now with the Lord, in love and in peace.
Three degrees. I can see what you could have become but God had
other plans.
Ways that we do not understand but just accept.
We will pray justice for you and if there is anyway you can help us find
this justice, point your family in the right direction.
Such a good looking boy. Sweet angel.
God bless you for both giving him your best.
I'm sure he's well cared for by the Lord... in heaven... forever!
Your Family: you were the most loving and wonderful son parents could ever have - so kind, loving, God-fearing, respectful, loyal, humble.
Your Education: you finished all your education and completed three degrees. Bachelor of Finance, Bachelor of Hotel and Restaurant Management, and an MBA. We're so proud of you! You were great!
Your Future: My Baby, your future was the part of your life that I couldn't foresee or teach you - because so soon, God had really meant for you to spend your future with Him in Heaven. He planned it this way, my Chiqui. And that's what really matters now - that you are happy and alive with God, enjoying the happiest future anybody can ever have. You are what matters, not me. Yes, I feel the pain, but you feel eternal joy, and that is good enough for me. Thank you for being a true child of God. Enjoy the happiness you really deserve. I love you deeply, my Chiquitin.
In the loving arms of JESUS and forever
In your mothers memory and dreams.
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It has been 12 years now since we lost you from this world, and it has been a less happy and less vibrant world without you. I remember you as our "bunso" or youngest sibling, "the little guy" among the 3 perez de Tagle brothers. Mike & Rick were in their teenage years, a company of their own; so you gravitated more towards your Mom and me. We took you everywhere we went, from Dominica to Sri Lanka, to Cambodia. And everywhere you went, you made friends and did your part as a loving son. We really miss you, Alec, as your Mom and I reach our mid-70s. We are looking forward to seeing you again in heaven above, sharing in the light of our Lord Jesus, in the Eternal Banquet He has prepared for all His faithful followers & disciples on earth.
I know that you are forever in the bosom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I love you with an everlasting love,
Your Mom ❤❤❤
You were our first really planned offspring. Your mother and I really wanted you to be our baby. Even your name was a shared project: I chose Alexander and Belle chose Juan Carlos.
You were a cute and lovable baby. Belle and I were i=living in Victoria and I was with the BC Govt. Statistics Bureau; while Belle was having her ceramics business and her hula dance troupe. As a very young kid, I remember you wanted to join Belle's little girls learning (& performing) the hula dance. You loved to play with our chow-chow dog Teddy Bear; and later, in Cambodia, your best friend was our Belgian shepherd Beauty. We had a great time with you in Dominica, in Sri Lanka and in Cambodia, wherever we were working as international consultants , you were there livening up our lives and loving us as much as we loved you.
Your Mom and I miss you sooooooo much, Especially today.
Gone too soon.
But gone to a better place. Only God's love for you is greater than ours. Look down on us from heaven, our little Chiqui.
Papa
God's Gift of Alec
It has just been three years today since we lost our most beloved son, brother, and friend, Alec. We each have suffered tremendous pain because of his passing, and this pain was a hundred times more painful because of the manner in which he died. I know that we each had tried to deal with that pain individually, suffering alone, and trying to deal with it in our own personal way. We tried to deny it by not speaking about it because it hurt each time, so we just kept our feelings to ourselves, pretending we were strong and that we could handle it. How long we would be doing this, we don’t know, especially because the crime committed against him has not yet been solved. And as long as I live, I will never stop asking God to grant us His justice.
We miss his company and we each carry a void in our hearts once filled with Alec’s warm laughter and sincere friendship. Lately, we have turned to God more to find solace and peace in our hearts and that is good. It does not stop the pain, but we feel a spiritual connection with Alec through our Lord Jesus Christ. For Jesus is the only answer. He did come into this world to save us by dying for us. Even Jesus died, as we all will. What matters is where our death will lead us – will it be towards Jesus in Heaven to enjoy the fruits of His salvation, eternal life and everlasting happiness? Or away from Him to suffer even more, in eternal damnation. We all know how to achieve Heaven, by making the Lord Jesus the meaningful focus of our lives and being proud to proclaim His glory. Through this, we can give Alec’s passing true meaning. He is in Heaven now, looking down on us and providing a shining example for us. He will want us to share the glory he enjoys now, when our own time comes.
The Holy Masses and my daily prayers to Jesus and Mary are bringing me comfort. In my little altar at home, I light the candle, look at Alec's picture, pray and meditate. It’s my only way of dealing with my grief. It has also brought my little grandchildren to the realization that their Uncle Alec is totally connected with God. Together we all pray, talk with Alec, kiss his picture, smile at him and at Jesus, and pour our hearts out in this little sacred space in our home. Over the past months, I have begun to see where I am in the midst of this. I realize now how small I am in God’s majesty, and His power is awesome! I realize that I never really owned Alec, God just lent and shared him with me, and that He could take Alec away at any time. And He did take him away so soon. I never really owned him. I was just the instrument of God who allowed me to see this boy grow into a wonderful human being so that I could send him back to Heaven.
Because of this, I now see my true purpose in life - to bring more souls to Heaven where we all really hope to be in the end. Alec just made it there first. This fact has been confirmed to me by our Blessed Virgin Mother on the same night I prayed to her for a sign, that Alec truly is in Heaven. That same night, she sent Alec to me in a dream, where I was in the midst of running away from chaos, I opened a door and there was Alec, smiling! He took both my hands, and he happily jumped up and down with me like someone who won the lottery, exclaiming “I’m alive! I’m alive”! How much more clearly can a sign be? He is alive in everlasting life; he is indeed, in Heaven! This dream tells me that our Lord Jesus Christ and our Blessed Mother are always so near, just waiting for our prayers. I will cherish this dream forever because this has lifted me and my family above our grief. We feel we can move on now, and even smile again! We are left with the memories of our loving son and brother. Let the memories fill our minds, warm our hearts, and lead us through.
Alec was the kind of person Heaven is made of – humble, respectful, loyal, thoughtful, kind, suffering in silence, God-fearing, child-like, helpful, loving. He was truly a child of God. He showed us a glimpse of the abundance of God’s love and goodness by the person he was. I respect him for that and he inspires me. I am so proud of him. It is Alec’s soul that matters now; not my pain, not my grief, but the ecstasy he now enjoys in God’s Kingdom, and that is happiness enough for me. He is okay, where he is – happy and at peace with Jesus. I thank God that we had a chance to have him in our lives. I thank God for the GIFT OF ALEC.
I love you with an everlasting love.
Belle C. Perez-de-Tagle