Today, a special happy blessed birthday to my dearest Papa Tony, with my & your children’s endless ❤️ & : Marissa, Fernando our son in law; Viv, Ted & Marlene our daughter in law & our apos: Ava & Tyson. My daily thoughts & prayers are with you, as you are now in the Best place ever: in Heaven w all the saints & angels , our parents, relatives, friends w Bella, Lady & Harry playfully running around you. Happy happy birthday in Heaven, Papa Tony. Last year, we got our 50th Wedding Anniversary Blessing from the Bishop ( it meant a lot to me & I know deep in my heart that it did the same with you). You are indeed forever missed. Thank you for the memories. Thank you God for those 47 yrs. of togetherness & counting to date, for our family & relatives & friends continually loving & praying for YOU. Love you forever Papa Tony, good night from all of us…. With all my love, Mama Cora.

To my nephew, Tommy A. representing the Mendoza- Anzelde’s with his brother, Cris: firstly, I’m truly proud of you knowing how devoted you both are , hands on with the care of your mom till she passed & now, seeing you with your dad, devoting your time through loving & caring for him. Blessings to you & your dad,Tom & Cris.
Secondly, special thanks to you for your presence with your dad; for your participation in our zoom prayers for your Uncle Tony. ...with Auntie Cora

And to my colleagues, UST Nurses S1 Angelicas:
There will never be enough "Thank You"s, "Maraming Salamat", "Merci", "Muchisimas Gracias, senores y senoras," "Obrigada", "Xiexie", "Cam on",
"Saum Arkoun", "Arigatogozaimashita", "Agyamanak" "Mabalos saimo"---
To my prayerful classmates: Gie , Nel , Lynn, Merle, Loids, Ging, (my travel buddies), Cynthia, Naty, Chit, Helen, Eva, Adele. Your thoughtful cards, your prayers for strength & comfort, peace & love, the outpouring of support, Mass offerings daily or perpetual, your zoom presence & participation, your generous hearts, to the floral wreath yesterday. We wish Tony his eternal peace & happiness in his Real Home (per Fr.Michael), with God"s never ending Love. Sweet Goodbye, my Papa Tony; till we meet again............Mama Cora

03/13/22021: Thank you everyone, in zoom or by text, by your thoughtful cards, by your Mass offerings, daily or perpetual, Facetime, phone calls, your presence in yesterday's funeral mass , committal service & your participation in each prayer zoom mtgs. for our beloved "Papa" Tony.
To my family: Marissa & Fernando, Vivian, Ted & Marlene, with our grandkids: Ava & Tyson. Your love & care for your Pa & I, made me a stronger Mom these days. Everything you've done surely made your Pa
smile (with his dimples) , you all have made me a proud Mom. You surround me with prayerful love, hugs of comfort & consolation. We will be in this journey together, wished by Pa for us including Bella.
To my Sibs: Kuya Ramon & Ate Nidz, Kuya Ed & Nette, Kuya Sonny, Cathy, and Grace. Thank you from my heart & the Mendoza-Lu's your pamangkins, for sharing your patriarchal/ matriarchal love & prayers , i.e. checking on us , assuring our safety, that we are are well provisioned with necessities. (including my vaccine schedule & now talking about giving me a much needed "break/ vacation???" Ha,ha!!!)
To Tony's Cousins: Romy & Alyce (salamat for reconnecting with Tony one Christmas ago, for the Facetime moments which he loved months before he became very ill ), Ate Nene & family, Charlie "Boy" Lu.
To my Cousins: Jimmy & Elsa, Jess, Ate Mila & Boy, Tom Anzelde; the Mendoza-Caparas with Monching, Romy, Mel; the Mendoza- DeLos Reyes (from the Phil.) represented by Abet & Ana; the Arucans with M. Edmund & M. Ike & their families (from Las Vegas); WE LOVE YOU!!!
the Martinez's represented by Jun-jun; the Las Marias with Rita representing, your words of comfort is highly appreciated.
To nephews, nieces: Nerissa & Greg, Lorina, Nino K., Danika with children Alexis & Kai, Angela, Rowena & Ryan, Melvin & Chris, Cherry (cantor in yesterday's Mass, thanks too for guiding your cousins with the liturgy program ), Melissa C., Tommy & Cris A. and others with travel restrictions.
To the SFOA community: Fr. Michael, Rosemary "Rose" J., Cynthia A. & Deacon Willy, Gillian, Rosie O., & the Funeral Ministers.
To the SFOA Prayer Warriors: Gina, Ditas, Cynthia, Rose (who encouraged me to join the group with Jasmin) & Joyce (for the Prayer Shawl for Tony),others.
To a Chaplain of KPSJ: Chaplain Andrew (who coordinated my request for a Blessing of the Sick ) via video visit with Fr. Angelo for Tony; another Blessing that same day, in the afternoon (through the kindness of Jasmin & Cynthia A.) by Monsignor Gene for Tony.
To Friends: Adora (BFF) & Kit ( unconditional love & sincere friendship), Jasmin (my lay spiritual "sis") from the former Dove Hill community/ SFOA) who gave me Communion on my birthday this year; Enid, Levie, Maricar & Dino, Betsy T., Danny G., M. Lita & daughter Yvette, M. Lou M., M. Luz A., Norma P., Cora B., Frances (Baby) R. -thank you for bringing Our Lady of Fatima to Tony & I , every October for going 20? yrs. on our Anniversary month. Blessings to ALL.
To Co-Workers from GSH : Brandy (Mgr.), Marie, Carol, Phyllis C., Phyllis N., Lori, Manny, Leo, Angela, Brandon, Sarah, Joni, Bar, Kelly, Yasin, Deb, Emerald, Annabelle, Leon, Florie, Kathleen, Josephine P., Kevin M. for your words of comfort.
To Marvin & wife Cony: on each day of your shift, for your TLC with your Tito Tony making sure he is well groomed & well fed, with your lumpias & paksiw na liempo, my bangus for paksiw etc; well prepped for his appts. & treatments; for giving me a "break" "for my me time" ; for taking care of Bella too; you are indeed considered a "family" member.
To Ester (pm caregiver) Muchas Garcias!!! Pray for papa & mama.
To Marlita ( night caregiver) for providing him with early morning care & your Kuya Tony asking you each night when you are on " Ano ang niluto mo??" Salamat sa inyong lahat.
To All or Anyone that I missed (I apologize) but every littlest detail of your text, call, or presence will forever be appreciated.
To Papa Tony, you will be forever in my heart, the children's & grandchildren's;
forever missed, TILL WE MEET AGAIN. Sweet goodbye, happy memories
today & forever. ............Thank You & Blessings to ALL! With Love, Cora

My family met Kuya Tony and Ate Cora at Dovehill/St Francis community. Both were very supportive of the events of the community. When Dovehill community was dissolved because of poor census, we continue to communicate especially during occasions. I am grateful that they took us in as their extended family.
Kuya Tony, may your soul Rest In Peace now. Don’t worry I’ll be checking on Ate Cora and Bella and hope that one day I’ll see them too. To the Lu family, rest assured of my prayers for all of you.

Sending prayers and love to you and your family during this time. May you find comfort in the happy memories of Kuya Tony and we're so sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Kuya Tony.  Always, Willie and Enid

It’s my pleasure knowing both of you. My own version of Mr Brad Pitt (Kuya Tony) and Ate Cora (Angelina Jolie). We had so much fun in the office every time you had your dental cleaning/treatment. You are truly a comedian. How we laughed so hard every time you were at the office. Thank you for the happy memories. You will be missed.

Marissa from Aarisha Dental CE Office used to be Silver Creek Dental Group

You will be dearly missed. Always know how special your friendship has meant to us. Goodbye dearest Tony. Rest in peace.

Pong & Maricar

With all the love of family, relatives & friends & Bella, we want to remember you for the happy memories of family life, our serious jokes, laughing & crying as we laugh at each other’s crazy moments! Love forever with prayers of resting in peace with the Lord. ..Mama Cora to Papa Tony, my Love!

I always told you, we love you very much, no matter what Papa. May your mind, body and soul now rest in peace. Love, Marissa