Thinking about Enrique.

If Enrique had a planet, it must have been Mercury. Close to the Sun, quick, always warm and sometimes hot, and with rapid changes.

He was, as we saw him, a great reader and sensitive to the beauty of art and literature, but when he visited us in Canyon, he took up "his" place on the window sofa, and immersed himself in Nature. His book would temporarily take second place, and he would closely chronicle the endless wars between the Steller Jays and the squirrels, the occasional deer and the rich foliage of the oaks, the bays, and Theo's garden.

We had hoped that somehow he would be able to visit us by the sea. He would have had his choice of places to recline and read, or to sit and contemplate land, plants, birds, and water.

I’m going to miss papi very much even though we had ups and downs in our relationship I know he still loved me and I still loved him very much he was always so generous and caring towards us and I appreciate everything he has done not just for me but my mom too he’s helped her in many amazing ways and that just goes to show how generous he was<3
I can never forget how he made my childhood better with all his jokes he was always really funny and I love him so much<3

Enrique was always welcoming and peaceful. I enjoyed visiting with him often as a teenager. He was patient with the knucklehead kids that ran around his house on weekends. And he always made it a point to talk to us and make us feel welcomed. He will be missed!

So many great memories and laughter with your sweet daddy I always loved how he pronounced your name! I will remember his great smile and his welcoming heart! Till we see him again Love you all!

Enrique had the best infectious laugh and a wonderful sense of humor. His generosity was unmatched and he was very affectionate and quite charming not to mention intelligent. He will be missed.

Poppie was a brave handsome smart and happy man, he married an amazing woman and had great kids and grandchildren. We all love him a lot and are happy he can be a better place now and be with emily again. 

I loved my grandfather each and everyday that he was with us. Through the ups and the downs Enrique was a man filled with love. He showed this through his generosity and his willingness to help others. And I'm going to miss him everyday he's not here. I love you Poppie, please say hi to grandma for me. ♥️

Poppy was such a generous and fun person, he was an amazing grandpa and I love him very much. I will be missing him ❤