Dearest Willie,as I listened to one of your favorite oratorios Handel’s Messiah this morning,I recalled you passion for music.You loved all types of music be it classical,contemporary,steel pan whatever, you enjoyed it.I thank you for teaching me to appreciate music and I cherish those times when we stayed up to the wee hours of the morning just listening and enjoying music.I miss those times.I still listen but alone..It’s 12 years since you left us but it feels like yesterday.
Sleep in Eternal Peace my beloved until…..

Another year, another birthday! May you continue to enjoy heavenly bliss! We miss you and we cherish memories of you. You’re always in our hearts and we will always love you. Rest In Eternal Peace my dearest!

A SILENT TEAR
Just close your eyes and you will see
All the memories that you have of me
Just sit and relax and you will find
I'm really still there inside your mind
Don't cry for me now I'm gone
For I am in the land of song
There is no pain, there is no fear
So dry away that silent tear
Don't think of me in the dark and cold
For here I am, no longer old
I'm in that place that's filled with love
Known to you all, as "up above"
- Author Unknown

I just saw this and thought that’s exactly what you’d say. Rest well and enjoy that land of song. We all love and miss you . Until we meet again, love Slowky

Dearest Willie, in the silence of my heart I think of those precious moments we shared together and am comforted. Sleep on beloved in the arms of Jesus. We will meet again.

Very kind and generous in nature.
Always willing to share knowledge.
Keep soaring with the angels.

You’re loved
You’re missed
You’re remembered
Happy Heavenly Birthday!
Continue to fly with God’s Angels Uncle Willie. Miss you, Slowky

Remembering you on your birthday. May you continue to bask in God’s glory.We miss your smile and your gentleness but the memories of you sustain us. Love always.

Ten years ago today, you slipped away quietly before our eyes and we couldn’t hold you back and the pain and sadness began. Today we dwell not on the pain but on the good times— the long drives in the country, the vacations by the sea,the reassurance that all will be well, the music sessions we had until the wee hours of the morning and so much more. This is what sustains and consoles us. Continue to Rest In Peace beloved until…….

Sleep in eternal peace Uncle Willie.
Happy 92nd Birthday Blessings with love ❤️
Kathy-Ann

Happy Birthday my dearest! Continue to bask in God’s glory with Jilly and the others.Although the years have passed we still miss you. The memories come rushing in. They bring a smile and sometimes a tear or even loud laughter! Sleep on beloved until…..

Nine years ago you left us. I still miss your smile. I still miss the look in your eyes. I still miss your hand in mine reassuring me that all will be well. Sleep on Beloved and take your rest basking in God’s glory.

Nine years ago to the day you left us. I will never forget your favourite classical music send-off. Rest peacefully until we meet. My love to you and Jilly.

Happy Birthday Uncle Willie (October 2nd)
You’re gone but certainly not forgotten. May your soul rest in eternal peace.

You have gone a long time and yet your words echo in my mind and heart.I see them in every beautiful flower that blooms in my garden and every fluffy cloud that floats in the sky. I hear them in every piece of music I listen to, the same pieces we enjoyed together until the wee hours of the morning.On this feast of The Holy Angels and the day of your birth, I pray that you are basking in glory with the angels and enjoying eternal peace with Jilly and the others.Happy Birthday my beloved! Until....

You will always be a special person in my memory.Great respect will always be associated with your memory.I am forever grateful to you for your kindness

You have gone to your maker so years ago now, where you’re at peace. We stand on faith that we will one day meet you again, with great rejoicing. Rest in eternal peace Uncle Willie. Your fond memory lives on.

My dearest Daddy,
It has been eight years since you left us but you will never
be forgotten.
I will always remember all the fond and memorable times
we had together as a family.
Rest peacefully in the glory of God until we meet again.

Eight years ago you left us with broken hearts.Time changes nothing.I still miss the sound of your voice, the wisdom of your advice, the stories of your life and just being in your presence. I still miss you today as I did the day you left. I just miss you.

Happy Heavenly Birthday Uncle Willie,
You’re not with us, but you’re missed. I think of you often, esp. the memories. Continue to rest peacefully with the Lord. Birthday Hugs to you and a hug for Jilly. Love y’all.

Another year, another birthday! How I wish you were still here with us in person though you’re always here in spirit. Rest In Peace my Love and May the angels serenade you on your birthday! Love always.

Uncle Willie,
It’s been 7 years, but it still seems like yesterday that you went home. Whenever I see or hear something that reminds me of you, I tell whomever is near, “That’s Uncle Willie.” At this time of year when I listen to Handel’s Messiah, Bake Ham or hear Allegria being played, some of my favourite things, I find myself saying that a lot. Rest peacefully and give my love to Jilly. Love you, Kathy

Another year has passed and as I listen to your favourite Christmas music I reminisce on our life together and wish that change had not come but come it must. You are deeply missed and always in my heart. Rest peacefully!

Your birthday’s here and since you aren’t
I’m sending my love upon a star to where you are.
Rest Peacefully Uncle Willie.

Happy 89th birthday my dearest! Continue to rest in eternal peace! We miss you lots.

Today marks six years since we laid you to rest and the memory of that day opened the wound.But the beautiful memories cancel out the pain.Continue to rest peacefully until....

Uncle Willie,
The events of this day 2011 will forever remain etched in my mind, as Aunty Barbara, Jacinta and I watched you take your last breaths while your favourite music pieces were being played. What a way to go to Paradise! You’ve moved on, but your legacy remains and the memories stay. In this season of ‘Alegria’, you are even more on my mind as I listen to the parang and am reminded of your contribution. Rest peacefully my dear Uncle Willie, knowing you are loved and forever missed.

Six years have passed and the gulf widens but the memories remain to sustain Jacinta and me. So often we talk about you! A piece of music, an event, a beautiful scenery- all trigger pleasant memories and we reminisce about you. Continue to rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus!
Love you always !

How I wish you were here to celebrate your birthday with us!
I guess you are celebrating with all your buddies who have joined you
Sheppy being the latest.Happy Happy Birthday my dearest! Love you always,

Happy Birthday Uncle Willie,
Love you and miss you.
Rest peacefully with Jesus.

Rest In Peace dear Willie. You made a great contribution as your former students can testify. Enjoy your well deserved rest listening to the music you so dearly loved.

How time flies! Five years and it seems like yesterday. I can only describe my feelings in the words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
"And a feeling of sadness comes o'er me
That my soul cannot resist:
A feeling of sadness and longing
That is not akin to pain
And resembles sorrow. only
As the mist resembles the rain.
Continue to rest peacefully my dearest with Jilly in glory until we meet again.

Happy Anniversary Uncle Willie!
Today marks five years since you left us. I still remember that moment and the sadness of your passing. You are greatly missed, however there is the joyful reunion promised by Jesus which we all await. Oh what a great rejoicing that would be. Until then, rest in peace.

Memories are all that are left and so I hold on to them as they ease the pain of your passing. How I wish you here to celebrate your 87th birthday with Jacinta and me! Know that we love you and continue to miss you.Sleep on beloved and rest in the arms of Jesus until we meet in glory! Happy Birthday!

Dearest Uncle Willie,
'HAPPY BLESSED BIRTHDAY'
I miss you and always will.
I think about the many times we all shared. Great and fond are those memories. It seems as if it was just yesterday that you left us.
Continue to rest with Jesus and our loved ones who are already there.

Dearest Uncle Willie,
Today marks four years since you left for your new home in heaven and where you await us all. I miss you very much. I look at your chair at Jessie's table in Tampa and imagine seeing you having pawpaw and offering me some. That's just one of my pleasant memories of you. Happy Anniversary of your arrival in heaven, where I trust that you must be celebrating today with Jilly, your Parents, the Aunties and Uncles of the Joseph clan, other relatives and friends. Enjoy until we meet again. I'll drink a toast to you today. Happy Anniversary!

Four years have gone by today but they cannot erase the fifty three years of memories.which I carry in my heart.We missed you and Jill at the Christmas dinner table yesterday and celebrated your lives.
Descanse en paz mi amor en los brazos de Jesus.

A great person ,that I was privileged to have known.
I will always miss your words of wisdom,you were totally non-judgemental.
.Fond memories of you will forever be etched on my mind.

Querido Willie,
    Muy Feliz cumpleaños. Phylma, Hugo y yo ofrecimos la Santa Misa para ti esta mañana, el día 2 de octubre de 2015. Te recordaremos siempre como "Ángel", el nombre tan apropiado dado a ti por nuestros padres. Que Dios te bendiga querido hermano.

My dearest Dad,
You will always have a special place in my heart. I will always remember all the wonderful times we spent together as a family.
You are forever missed,and love you always. Happy Birthday"

My Dear Uncle Willie,
Happy Birthday up there! You must be celebrating with your loved ones. Today you would have been 86 years young if you were here. I always think of you, your caring, kind and generous ways. We are all celebrating with you today and you will never be forgotten esp. on this your special day.

Feliz Cumpleanos mi querido! Me gustaria poder volver atras en el tiempo y traer de vuelta esos hermosos momentos que tuvimos juntos.Te echo de menos y me encantaria que siempre. Descanse en paz mi amor hasta que nos .encontremos.

Feliz Dia del Padre!
You were such a loving earthly father to me as well. You taught me many things which I carry with me today. You continue to father as you watch over Jessie and I and take care of Jilly in heaven. You will always be 'Forever Missed'.

My dearest Dad, you will always have a special place in my heart. I will always remember all the joyful times we spent together as a family. You have always been a very loving, caring and devoted Dad. May you rest peacefully.

I want you to know how privileged I am to have known you.I will be forever grateful towards you for your kindness,and generous spirit.God sent you my way at the right time.Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge to me.
May God truly bless you.Happy Birthday!

Another year and the gulf between us widens. Yesterday at the dinner table two empty chairs stood out - stark reminders of yours and Jilly's absence. But we recalled occasions of happier times with anecdotes and jokes to ease the pain. We miss you Willie and Jilly and love you dearly. Rest peacefully.

To: Dearest Uncle Willie
From: Kathy-Ann
You'll always be in our hearts.
You and Jilly, rest with the Angels

"A very generous and caring individual,I will never forget.Despite his level of attainment he was able to selflessly be compassionate to all.I will never fail to remember his support to me when I was at my lowest.A great human being .

The pain lingers even with the passing of time. Life will never be the same again.But we hold on to the promise that we will meet again in God's time. Happy Birthday beloved! Love always Babs.

Whatever the reason,
He has taken you from us.
Please remember you are loved
And will be Forever missed!
Happy Birthday Uncle Willie

Today brings back mixed memories. Sad because two years ago Jacinta, Kathy- Ann and I helplessly watched you slip away and I could do nothing to keep you with us. Happy because I remember the good times we had together. Sometimes it's hard to accept that you have gone. So many times I want to share an experience with you or seek your advice or get your opinion on something and then I'm faced with the stark reality that you are gone forever. I know that we will meet again in God's time. Until then enjoy your rest with Jilly and the angels in paradise. Love you always Babs.