I'll never forget just how much of light he was as a person, right from just meeting him.
I'll admit I was nervous because everyone had hyped up I was going to get grilled by him because my husband Alex Cubillas, his nephew, had a special place in his heart. And he did for a little bit, but ultimately, he made me so welcomed. I always made sure to talk to him at family gatherings.
His heart was so generous though. Even at my wedding, when my mother was feeling down, he made her feel belonged and smile. And that for me was priceless, since he didn't need to do that, and didn't really know her prior. (He also very impressively opened a wine bottle with a screwdriver, which I feel like only he could do.)