I’m going against my own plan this week to stay away from blogging because I just have to post this link to the obituary for my grandfather, Avi, who passed away Sunday morning.
He was so special to all of us. I have sweet memories of living two houses down from his when I was little. Everyday I went over to visit Avi and Yaya thinking I was such a big girl because I could go all by myself without my parents to help me. Some of my fondest memories include standing on Avi’s feet as we’d dance around the living and dining room. Sometimes we’d dance to his music tapes, other times (and my favorite) we’d dance while he sang. He had a beautiful singing voice.
He loved to tell stories. And through those stories passed on some of the rich Catalonian heritage we now enjoy. Before I started college Avi thought I needed to learn how to properly make paella. We spent an afternoon laughing, talking, and cooking together. I will always treasure that.
I’m so grateful for the knowledge I have that families can be together forever. Death is not the end! We will see Avi again and enjoy the sweet associations we have had here.
We leave today to go to the funeral which is tomorrow. Please go read the obituary and learn a little more about the man we call Avi (grandfather in Catalan).
Love you AVI!
So sorry to hear about your grandfather, Cocoa. He seems like he was a wonderful man.
Thank you for sharing that. He sounds like an amazingly faithful man. What a grand history you have!
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandfather. I read his obituary and he sounds like such a wonderful man! I’m also glad that your children had an opportunity to know him! He left a beautiful legacy !
What a great legacy!
Cocoa,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing the link to your grandfather’s obituary. What an amazing man. Sending peaceful thoughts your way.
Thanks for sharing that….my husband served his mission in Barcelona so it was neat to read about the first native member there.
We have been back to visit a few times – it is an amazing city! food in Catalunya is amazing as well. You are lucky to have that heritage in your blood.
Sounds like your grandfather left quite a legacy. We wish your family the peace that comes with such a passing.
My sympathy to you and your family. Your Avi sounds like an amazing person.
What a wonderful man. It is good to know that great shall be your joy when you shall meat again! It is amazing how blessed we are because of our families.
What a great man your Avi was. Thanks for sharing his story. What a great heritage.
What an amazing man! And what a wonderful heritage you have to celebrate. Thank you so much for sharing that with us. My condolences though.
I loved your grandfather. He was always so nice to me and my siblings. I will miss him dearly.
What beautiful memories of such an amazing man!
And a comfort to know that death is not the end.
best wishes