My dear, wonderful, ever faithful Guelito passed away yesterday evening. He was 91 years old and lived a very full and good life. I am so grateful for the heritage of faith and service that he he lived and passed on to his posterity.
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| Guelito – age 18 |
He served two mission with Guelita – to the Dominican Republic and Barcelona, Spain – was a patriarch, and served countless others through quite acts always wondering if he could do more.
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| Guelito y Guelita on their wedding day |
We shed tears at his passing, but it was mostly joy to know that he was being met by his parents, three of his children and many, many, other friends and family on the other side of the veil. Guelito was such a good man!! We will miss him terribly but look forward to the day when we will also have a grand reunion with him.
My brother wrote about spending some time with Guelito the last couple of days of his life, and my cousin who lives next door to him also wrote some beautiful words here and here.
My simple pleasure today is knowing and having an assurance that families are forever.
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While am sorry for your family’s loss, I also rejoice for his eternal life with the one who’s loved him most.
So very sorry for your loss, but happy for the plan of salvation. God be with you in this difficult time. Love you.
I’m sorry. Thoughts and prayers with your family today.
So sorry for your loss. Isn’t it wonderful that we we have the gospel and know we will have our family forever? It sure takes the sting out of it.
I can’t imagine losing my father, and hopefully he is nowhere near the end of his life. Your father sounds like a wonderfully faithful man. My condolences to you and your family.
I know that it is hard to lose a loved one regardless of their age or etc. I do know beyond a doubt that there is life after this life and there are loved ones at their bedside both here and on the other side. Those from the spirit world assist them in going into the spirit World. We will be eternal families together forever.
Love, prayers for you all!
So sad at passing, but happy for a lovely life lived…and you’re right…he was handsome! 🙂
What a beautiful song, tribute. He has left a wonderful legacy of service. I am sorry for your loss.
I was following Allison’s posts, and while I should have made the connection (with the whole being cousins thing…) I did not.
Your tribute was beautiful. What a wonderful blessing we have of knowing what happens next. While it is a sad passing, what a wonderful place to return to.
(and I am with Jocelyn, he was very handsome, as is your grandmother)
I am so sorry for your loss! Hugs to you this night.
I love your last sentence though. What a difference that assurance makes at times such as these.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers. It is an amazing blessing to know what happens next. I love the pictures-He looks like the kind of man you can’t help but love. A man you could learn so much from so you just want to sit and listen to. I read your brothers post too. You are all his amazing legacy!
Thank you also for sharing the beautiful song. Those sweet boys sing and look like angels…
I am so sorry! Even when we have the gospel’s reassurance and temple blessings, it’s still hard to not have a loved one with us. My prayers are with you.
Comfort and peace to you and your family. Thank you so much for sharing your testimony, and for that beautiful song!
Peace and joy from my heart to yours.