My heart has a hole in it cause you're gone... Not a day goes by that I don't think of and miss you! Thinking good thoughts of you!! WILL always love, adore, and miss you!!! I was sooooo blessed to have had you in my life. And will always be grateful to your beautiful wife for that text... I love you Carlos and miss you like crazy!!!

Today we miss Carlos and Debbie as much as we did 3 years ago. Such a wonderful, loving couple who were a joy to have as our next door neighbors for many years. I never saw Carlos or Debbie without a warm greeting and loving smile from them. Hope they are as happy in heaven as they were here on earth!

Happy 84th Birthday in Heaven, Carlos! I know you'll have a dance  and wonderful food with your beautiful bride and your daughter as well as she has joined you there. We will always rememeber your smile, your kindness and you love for life. We miss you, buddy!!!!

Boy am I going to miss my cousin Carlos. He would show up unexpected for a visit, or a call to meet up somewhere, but in later years to check on our families..  When I lived in Calif, its let go fishing or where is the best Mexican food. He enjoyed life, his charming smile could win anyone over.  He was someone I looked up to, going to college,(one time coming home with a Mohawk), working at Nasa at  its infancy, then to Texas Instruments, and so on. He showed us there is more to life, we just need to go past the causeway. I loved that he always remembered me and took the time to make me feel special. 
Much Love, Ruth Gonzales Marquez-Silliman

For as long as I can remember, ever since I was a little girl, I always called Papa, "Papa with the Great Big Bear Hugs". I even remember one time when I was very young, we were meeting up with Papa in Vegas. As we were in the car approaching the city, I kept saying over and over "I cant wait to see Papa with the great big bear hugs". As soon as we parked, I ran out to you and jumped to give you the biggest hug my tiny arms could give you. No matter where we travelled to see you whether it was in Vegas, Sadler, or Coronado Island, and no matter how much older I got, I always got excited to see and hug you, Papa with the Great Big Bear Hugs. You and Tata always did give the best loving hugs.

The Carlos that I knew, would be wanting us to celebrate his life, not mourn his life. So, we should have a party, and, have a drink to Carlos and Debbie.

But, with the covid restrictions, that makes it difficult.

The Carlos that I knew, life was a big party. No complaining around him. No talking about someone, unless it was a compliment. In all of the many years that I knew him, it was this way.

Debbie and I were on the same team at NDC (National Data Communications), in the early to mid 1970s. She was a hard worker. A "head-down" type. After the collapse of NDC, we lost contact with each other. I think that she ended-up working in Australia. But, one day we had a "gathering", and she was back, with us. Somebody, please correct me if I am wrong.

In many ways, Carlos was like a big brother to me.

I remember Carlos, at NDC (National Data Communications), and some of the people that he hired. He was amazing at hiring people with the best of character. Sometimes his managers wondered about some of the people. But, the people always proved themselves worthy of the job.
Note: Carlos did not hire me. I'm not sure what that says?:)

Carlos was probably the most generous person that I have ever known.
I think that if he was down to his last dollar, and, met a person in need, he would have given them fifty cents.

We had a few talks - just him and I - which I always enjoyed and always took something away from. AND I got to have a couple of holidays and dinners with his family. So, I met MORE people that are priceless.

I know they rest at God's feet and grief is for the living. We will all get through this and hopefully will model a portion of our lives after "Mom and C."

I will surely miss my dear brother-in-law and his wife.  Another relative described Carlos as "larger than life", and he certainly was.  Debbie too.  I know ya'll are in a better place, but your folks here on this earthly plane will miss you dearly.  God Bless all of my relatives and Debbie's family during this loss.  Love you all.  

Carlos and Deborah were our neighbors in Aloha Gardens just outside Big Mineral resort on Lake Texoma for many years. They were shining examples of good people and loving members of our community. Carlos loved good food and he several times shared with us tamales or BBQ. He was truly a southern gentleman and was always very gracious for any little thing we did for them.  Deborah and he loved their beautiful flowers, shrubs and trees. They adored their little fur babies and we spent much time when encountering them on the walks with our dog and theirs catching up on the latest goings on. Deborah always greeted us with that beautiful smile and Carlos would say " Hey neighbor, what do you know good today?" They genuinely cared for everyone they knew and loved each other beyond measure. They are so loved and missed. Forever in our hearts and memories they will remain!