October, 2023

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.

My sweet baby,
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 ❤❤❤

To my youngest son Alec (full name Juan Carlos Alexander),

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

My boy Alec, now 10 years since we last smiled & laughed together. I was just remembering how we visited so many temples in Cambodia & palaces in Sri Lanka and driving you to school every morning in Dominica. We were surely the 2 closest world travelers. You were such a happy little boy, I remember watching movies with you in the crowded movie houses of Colombo and driving through the elephant park or feeding the hungry fish in Kandy! You were my best & happiest companion, Chiqui, I miss you today. I hope you're having a grand time up there with Our Lord and our Mama Mary!

That's fast. Seems just like yesterday in Camphil International School in Cambodia you were with us teaching our kids who you had fun with and where friendship sprung that we enjoyed sharing
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

Ten years today, my baby. Still, my heart feels the knife that cuts through ever so deep. You are not just a memory, you are so real! You are my loving son whom I miss so much. There are always little moments of remembering your laughter, your tender look, your gentle touch, your beautiful smile, those moments when we would share a chocolate bar and say "hmm, savour it, savour it"! Those days when you came home from school or work, and you just lay yourself down on the sofa and say "reeelaaaaxxx, I deserrrrrve it"!
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.

My gosh when has the time gone? 10 years and still missing you cous!

Fast year bro. Alec and i am still thinking you just having a good tour or vacation in other countries and me waiting for your snail mail letters that i will read telling me good stories about your tour and vacation... But reality bites... still il meet you when it is my time and we can tell stories, hangout again when we meet... For now do take care and do hang out with my Dad and your good relatives. Regards to them all... Say hi also to your pet and my pets too... Till then do protect and guide us all bro Alec...

I let karma do all to the person who did bad to you...

I still miss you cous! I can't believe it's been 9 years! Please pray for all of us here on earth, our Angel!

Alec, my boy! This is your 9th anniversary of your passing. As your Dad, I often regret I was not able to protect you from your enemies, those people we trusted who murdered you. Still, our consolation is that you are now with God, sharing His divine joy in heaven. look down on your Mom and me; help us with our daily burdens, as we grow older; and save us from the Pandemic now besetting us here in Victoria. We miss you every day, not just during your anniversaries. WE ALL MISS YOU! Bye for now, and SEE YOU SOON!!!

I miss you buddy. I was speaking to somebody earlier and the conversation led to the times we spent together. Those memories always bring me happiness, but I started to get teary eyed realizing how many years have passed since we've last talked to each other. I miss you my friend. The world isn't at a good place right now, but it would have been infinitely better if you were here with us.

My dearest Chiqui,
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.

YOU ARE IN HEAVEN MY DEAR FRIEND
ALTHOUGH I HAVE NEVER MET YOU
I KNOW YOU WELL FROM YOUR MAMA
LOOK AFTER YOUR PARENTS AND SIBLINGS
ONE DAY WE WILL MEET

Happy 8th Birthday in Heaven Alec! My Mom, Tina & I still miss you very, very much!

To my dearest son Chiqui (Alec),
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

I still miss you dear cousin.

Dear Alec
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.

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen. Unheard. But always near. Still loved. Still missed. And very dear. 
Keep shining down on us, Alec. You're always in our hearts.

Whats up Alec its been awhile.. I had my hard times this past years but now im ok. I remember you when times im down and how you cheer me up in ways bro and how you believe in me, now i cant imagine your far away in great paradise but still i know your there when i was down same as my Dad and thanks bro. anyways looking forward whatever we do here on living earth do guide us all and protect us. By the way tell my Dad i miss him too same as my old friends who is with you now.I know your going to show off again about your in a great paradise vacation with my Dad, relatives, & good friends & youl be inviting me as what you do but il decline or i cant for responsibility first i must do for my family but il get there & we all get there to join you someday.Till then ciao for now & guide as all... See you in our dreams.

I miss you dude. We're always thinking about you.

I miss you very very much, my son Alec. We used to call you "Chiqui" when you were young, 'cause you were the "little one", the youngest of our three boys. You were always a very good and obedient son. You were our companion when your Mom & I went on overseas projects in Dominica, Sri Lanka & Cambodia. And you grew up to be an excellent adult, completing your high school and two bachelors degrees in the Philippines. Back in Canada, your life was less happy for your choice of a wife and difficulties finding a good job. But still you soldiered on, loving us and your brothers, until the end, living your faith and joining the Knights of Columbus. I miss your laughter. Goodbye, my son, see you soon in heaven in the embrace of the Almighty!

Always remembering you, my beloved son, Alec Perez de Tagle (Alexander Perez de Tagle). It has been five years now, my baby. Forever missing you and loving you. My beautiful dream of you comforts me and makes me strong. With a heartfelt prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary last August 18, 2012, I asked her to give me a sign that you are truly in Heaven. In a dream that very same night, you came to me beaming with a big, beautiful smile. You held both my hands and took me jumping up and down, as you joyfully exclaimed "I'm alive! I'm alive!" I knew then that was the Blessed Virgin's response. So instantaneous, so beautiful! Thank you, dear Mother Mary. Thank you, my sweet, sweet baby.

We share in the memory of your son, Alec.
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.

Alec i know that you are now dwelling in the Kingdom of our Lord. May you Rest In Peace. I still remember you and the good memories we had when you were just a young boy here in Cambodia. Since your family left Cambodia I have been searching on how to connect again. I was able to connect just yesterday with your Mom and knew about what happened to you. I will stay a friend to your family and will continue to cherish with them the memory you have left in this earth. I will always connect with your Mom who has been missing you always. We love you Alec.

Alec wherever you are, I still remember you and been thinking of your good days while you were here in Cambodia. You were a young boy of the family. I have been searching your family after you all left Cambodia and finally connected again with Belle yesterday. I was really shocked knowing what happened to you. I could not control myself feeling sad and tears come to my eyes coz i love your family. May your soul Rest in Peace Alec. I know how your family loved you and I promise that I will always be a friend to your family and especially your beloved Mom and Dad. With them, I keep your memories. I know you are now with the Lord and time will come will all be reunited in the His Kingdom. Rest in Peace in the dwelling of the Almighty.

My dear boy Alec, now it's been 4 years since your passing, and I still think of you at least 3 times each and every day. I miss your smile, your companionship which we shared on countless times in so many different places in the world. You were funny and you could take a joke, even one about yourself. I loved you so much, my son. Now you are with God and the angels. I am looking forward to our reunion in heaven, not too long from now.

My sweet baby, being in Baguio brought back the pain of losing you. I fight it by remembering the beautiful message you brought me in my dream when you were smiling broadly, jumping with exceeding joy and telling me "I'm alive, I'm alive"! That is so powerful, it blows my mind and I am brought to the realization that you are okay, and are at home with God, dwelling in our Father's house enjoying the Beatific Vision and everlasting life. I love you with an everlasting love..... your Momsy.

Dear sweet cousin Alec,
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.

Not a day goes by that I don't think about Alec. He was one of the most generous and kind hearted people I've ever met in my life. I'll always feel honored and privileged that we were friends.

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.

Time flies so fast and its been like yesterday we are just hanging out together with our friends and family, we are having the great time of our life and we've been together in bad times and good times Alec. We saw the world together with our friends and love ones and i was expecting it will last till we grow old and tell stories to our next generation how we had our life adventure but sadly i will be the one telling stories to my next generation how we live and what life innocent to mature adventure we have...Great memories i have with you and one day will meet up there but not now for want to see my kids grow and family happy.I know your everywhere now and looking,protecting and helping us all for i know you well.I always meet new friends in my everyday life but cant find a person who is real like you,many of us are so lucky enough to know you Alec and became a true best friend a brother and a part of family. Forever you live and looking forward you'll visit around and have a chat like you use to... Miss you bro.

i've known alec since when im in elementary, and we start hanging out with two of my bestfriends namely marco and Rj he's a friendly guy, and loves to eat, and we usually hang out in our shop before with snacks bunch of foods to eat its like a healthy living in the shop that time hehe, and alecs always loves playing games he always update me some game i must play along with marco and rj of course,.. missing the days with alec fun times fun times... let's cherish the happiest moments with our good old friend Alec,.. :)

It's been 3 years now since we lost you, our dear Alec, or to use your "baby name", Chiqui. You were the "bunso", the youngest of our 3 boys. Of course, your Mom and I wanted a girl, but as soon as we saw you, we were so very haappy to have you. And today, your Mom and I are just so thankful to God that He gave you to us for 29 years, to love and care for. We miss you, Alec.

I've known Alec every since I started dating his brother. He was mostly quite or a bit of shy person but once you knew him well you'd find out how funny he was, a man with many great qualities. Alec was much more to me than just a brother-in-law, I loved him very much like a sister to her little brother. Although God called him early, I and the whole family never stop thinking and praying for him. Here's to you, Alec.

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.

WOW Alec. You are a remarkable young man.
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.

We will include him in our prayers.
God bless you for both giving him your best.
I'm sure he's well cared for by the Lord... in heaven... forever!

My Alec, my Chiqui, I love you. I will always remember you the way you were towards us - so kind, so good, so great to be with. You were, and still are, so close to me. You have always been my greatest treasure and God has you now. He took you back so soon, but I thank Him for giving us you, the Gift of Alec. Through you, you showed the world a glimpse of the abundance of God's love and goodness. God raise you to eternal life, my beautiful and wonderful son! I miss you and love you deeply, my Chiquitin.

My Alec, my Chiqui, I am thinking of you today and I remember that when you were only five, I had already taught you the 3 most important things in your life: your Family, your Education, your Future.
   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 loving memory of Alec Perez de Tagle
In the loving arms of JESUS and forever
In your mothers memory and dreams.