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March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020
I'ts been one full year since I've move back to Delano to help grandpa take care of the kids. My time out here has been nothing but an adventure, in return the kids have helped me grow and become a better person. Everyday before I leave to work I always make sure to kiss your picture and thank you for everything that you''re blessing us with. We finally laid your gravestone and we wanted to capture everything you enjoyed in life. The three scrabble letters represent Rene, Ramona, and Robert. The 9 puzzle pieces represent us grandchildren Destiny, Crystal, Brianna, Robert, Me (Markie), Robert C, Gigi, Dezarae, and Lil Rene.The motorcycle represents grandpas love for motorcycles and the book because you enjoyed them. Every Thursday grandpa makes a trip to the cemetery to pick up the flowers he left you earlier that week. He always leaves the Cemetery saying "I love you my honey" and it just breaks me because he misses you so much. Every time we go to breakfast we go to Generals formally known as "Perko's". We go there because he knew you liked it and we sit in the booth and reminisces about the days when you were here. Even with you gone we always make time to talk about and see you. You played a big part in all of our lives. Yesterday, the kids and I spent two hours laying at your grave also reminiscing about you. The kids and I went around telling you how were doing and shared our favorite memory of you. The night felt so perfect, the weather was nice, the sky was full of stars, and we were happy to have shared it with you. 
Love You Always & Forever,
Markie XOXO

My Sister

January 13, 2019

I don’t even know where to begin...first of all, I’m so, so sorry and mad at the fact we lost touch altho we weren’t mad, we were just too busy to visit.  I have spent the last 3 weeks reminiscing the years of growing up together.  Ever since I can remember, we were side by side even being 3 years apart.  You were a Senior and I was a Freshman and you were always there to watch my back.  We had the same group of friends and we spent so much time just hanging out with them, Vickie Cuen, Linda Ruiz, Nancy Marquez, Jennifer Vigil, Virgie Reynosa, Cecilia Heredia, and a few more that I apologize for not listing.  We would walk everywhere...downtown just window shopping, to the movies, to the store for junk food and always down the middle of the street cuz we were “Bad.” Then the days of licenses and cars...wow...fun times cruising Main Street, going to Lake Woollomes, sneaking out of town, but our parents always found out!   I remember cruising with all the girls and running into a group of guys...you were our secret weapon with those big, beautiful eyes and million dollar smile!  I remember your black Chevy Impala, which shook like crazy at stop signs.  We would stop and we thought we were so cute looking like Bobble Heads sitting in the car.  We would cruise with saladitos and (beer) and blast the radio but then it would give us trouble and we would have to start it with a screw driver.  Omg!  That was a task after a couple of beers...sorry mom.  We would stay up late listening to albums all night and Cindy would wan to go to sleep but we would just throw shoes at her.  I could go on n on.

Our days after children were spent at either of our homes with RC cola, seeds, chips, sandwiches and movie marathon.   The kids loved spending time with their cousins and you and I could talk for hours!  I remember when Ernie worked nights at Chevron, you and Rene would come stay with me n the kids cuz I was such a scaredy-cat !  That home on 11th had so many doors and windows that it freaked me out.  I don’t know too many people who had a sister/brother-in-law who would go over and sit with their sister till 11-12 at night!  You were both made for each other...altho stubborn, you were selfless, kind, big hearted, beautiful with a heart of gold!    I am going to miss you...altho distant, we would see each other and it was just like old times.  I love you and will continue to remember our time together!

Grandma Hopie

January 13, 2019

i miss you grandma. I miss are out of the blue texts we would send each other. I miss your smile and your laugh. Thank you for everything grandma i will miss you.

Robert Chavez 

Mom

January 4, 2019

Where do i begin, there are so many things that im going to miss. Im going to miss those big beautiful brown eyss, that lovely smile that would brighten up the room. Im going to miss our little shopping trips we would take, talking about life and how big the boys are getting, our early morning texting. I will forever cherish the the time you came out to Colorado

 We teased you and dad and said it would storm be cause you left your comfort zone of a 30 mile radius. I miss you so much mom i wish i couldve had one more day to hug, kiss your cheek and tell you rhat i love you.. Thank you for teaching me how to be a good mother and wife. This  one last good bye will be rhe hardest.  But no more pain and suffering you have to feel. Say hi to tata and Cindy for us.  I love you mom.

My Grandma

January 4, 2019

On December 21st heaven gained a beautiful brown eyed angel. My grandmother and I have always had a special bond. We did so much together and as the days pass I’m still having a hard time grasping the fact that she’s gone. My favorite memory of my grandma was the time back in October of 2017 when I surprised my grandparents with a visitation from Colorado Springs. The joy in my grandma's voice made me so happy “Marky? he’s not here, where?”. Smiling at me she hugged me that day and proceeded to tell me how happy she was to see me. I thank God every day for blessing me with such a loving and caring grandmother. She used to do my homework for me over the weekend when I’d be at my dad's house and it’s most likely because of her that I made it through 1st grade. I’m going to miss our trips with Grandpa and Destiny to Bakersfield where we’d grab a steak sandwich at The Elephant Bar and afterward make a trip to the Goodwill where I’d always find you in the book aisle buying more books to add to your already huge collection. Then we’d come home to pull out the puzzle we never finished or play another round of scrabble in which you’d always win. Then the night would end with grandpa picking the fleas off the pugs Mickey Mouse and cricket and you on the couch beside him reading a book. I wish I still had the CD of Paul McCartney you gave me that had our song on it “Dance Tonight” but the memories of us jamming out to it are ones I will cherish forever.  I wish I could hear your beautiful singing voice once more. I remember being in the car with grandpa leaving Bakersfield and you asked me to play your song “Unchain my heart” by Joe Cocker and I put the volume just low enough to where I could still hear you singing it. Destiny and I always share the memory of you fast forwarding a tv show and falling asleep while it’s fast forwarding only to miss the entire show. I enjoyed watching George Lopez with you, and hearing you laugh always made me happy. We also use to reminisce of the time you and grandpa took me to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and how the car ride home made you sick but we still enjoyed a delicious bite a Bubba Gump Shrimp. I’m grateful you made it to Colorado to see me graduate high school and I’m grateful for literally everything you’ve done for me. My promise to you is that I will finish college and pursue a career I’m happy in because I know it’s something you wanted me to do. Your story is over and now you’re a beautiful memory. I will share the stories of the many adventures we had together. This isn’t a goodbye rather a see you later. When Heaven calls my name I know you’ll be there waiting to welcome me with your warm hugs and kisses. I love you, Grandma. 


January 3, 2019

Hope, you will be so missed! Thank you for all the wonderful memories we made together in the classroom! We had so many laughs along the way. I will miss our lunches and shopping trips we use to go on. We had so many good times my friend! Until we meet again in heaven, enjoy yourself and read every good book available. I am sure God has a huge library!

Love you,

Kathleen

Forever on My Mind

January 3, 2019

Tia Hopie I’ll always remember the nights I’d sleep over your house, playing school a Lisa! Our weekend get together at Nanas & Tatas singing, telling stories & laughing; they were such great times!! You always welcomed us in w a warm heart & beautiful smile fr ear to ear! You’ve made an impression on so many young lives that will forever treasure you! Rest peacefully w Tata & Cindy! We will meet again Tia. I love you ❤️

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