| Name at birth: | Justin Gabriel Catuiza |
| Date of birth: | June 7, 1973 |
| Place of birth: | Madera, Ca. USA |
| Date of death: | Jan. 11, 2000 |
| Place of death: | Madera, Ca. USA |
| Resting place: | Calvary Cemetary Madera, Ca. USA |
| Submitted by: | Esther F. Catuiza (CATNCO@msn.com) |
The world is an empty place without you. You brought smiles to all of us. There isn’t a day go by we don’t think of you. All we have are memories until we meet again. We love and miss you dearly.
Andy at age 21, near the tide pools in San Diego. Both photos taken by his mother.
| Name at birth: | Andres (Andy) M. Castaneda |
| Date of birth: | 06/19/1977 |
| Place of birth: | El Paso, TX USA |
| Date of death: | 07/29/2001 |
| Place of death: | Denver, CO USA |
| Resting place: | El Paso, TX |
| Submitted by: | Lucy Araujo-Cook (Designengin@earthlink.net) |
But in keeping with His promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. 2 Peter 3:13
But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
Psalms 5:11
Andy at age 11, Ruidoso, NM, during a family camping trip.
Andy was 24 when Our Lord called him home. He was tall and brawny, quick to smile, ready to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. He laughed a lot. He was witty and he had a playful character. He was openly affectionate with the people he loved.
But when he was a child he was none of these. He was small and often sickly. He was quiet and shy. He disliked being the center of attention. He spoke only when it was absolutely necessary.
The shy boy and the gregarious man. He was both of these. When he spoke of the hills and valleys of life he was generous. He sifted the wheat from the chaff. He recalled the good times and tried to forget the bad. He was willing to do that for those he loved.
How can we possibly count the blessings of one single life? How can any of us count the blessing it was to know Andy and love him, or be loved by him? It is impossible. But God uses all things for good for those who love Him and serve Him.
“All things?” you might ask. “Even grief and sorrow? The pain of separation?” All things. In our brokenness we grow closer to the Lord, learn to depend upon Him, spend more time in prayer, acknowledge our powerlessness and His complete control.
Andy was young but he had experienced trials. He was learning to seek after the Lord, and share Him with others. This pleases Our Father God.
Andy, you will not face the ravages of old age. You are forever young. You died before you knew the grief of loss. Every person who figured prominently in your young life was still in their place–your grandparents, your sister Nicki, your parents, your uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. You had Rachelle by your side as a faithful wife. We surrounded you in the circle of our love.
We love you still. We love you forever. We look more longingly to that distant shore now that you are there waiting for us. There is no doubt that when we cross over your spirit will greet us, and we will be together for all eternity in Our Father’s House.
Name at birth: Jessica Renee Carr Date of birth: 17/12/80 Place of birth: Torrington, Connecticut, USA Date of death: 27/2/81 Place of death: Hartford, Connecticut Place of burial: An urn in my home: Sandisfield, Massachusetts, USA
Submitted by: Anita Carr (anitamcarr@me.com)
Jessica was born with a malignant tumor in and around her spinal cord. She was not diagnosed until she was 21 days old. She spent time at the UConn Health Center in Farmington Connecticut and also at Hartford Hospital. In spite of the disease, she was a wonderful baby with an obvious personality. She died in my arms on February 27, 1981. She was two and a half months old. (If she had to die, I’m so glad that I was there!)
I still think about her a lot. She was my only daughter. I miss her. She had one brother, J.P. Carr and one step brother Jason Carr. Less than a year after her death, Colin Odell Carr was born — her younger brother. Jessica’s dad was James M. Carr. She will always be missed, but if it were possible for her to look in on me — I think that she would like what she would see. Because I have experienced my daughter’s birth, life, and death, I am a different person. She has impacted my life. I’m much stronger than I have ever been. My passions are stronger. My appreciation for life and all its ups and downs is stronger. And my awareness of life’s finiteness is more acute. I will always miss her, but I’m glad that I got to experience the short time that she had.
I am Jessica’s mom — Anita Carr
Name at birth: Hermine Oswald Date of birth: 05/03/1905 Place of birth: New York, NY USA Date of death: 27/03/2000 Place of death: Brooklyn, NY, USA Place of burial: Saint John's Cemetery, Middle Village, NY, USA
Submitted by: Erik Lander (islandsersa@aol.com)
1905 – 2000
Rest In Peace, Nana with love from Helena, Erik, John and Linda.
| Name at birth: | Matilda Thomson |
| Date of birth: | 1/7/36 |
| Place of birth: | NYC, USA |
| Date of death: | 5/2/99 |
| Place of death: | Staten Island NY |
| Resting place: | Moravian Cemetery, Staten Island, NY USA |
| Submitted by: | Jerry Capuano (jerry01245@cs.com) |
Dearest Matilda,
The world feels like a much darker and emptier place without you. I would give anything to see you again. I am very grateful for the years we had.
Tillie had been diagnosed with cancer of the larynx and had gone through surgery and had been told that there was no more trace of cancer. Ten years later she fell and broke her thigh bone. She was admitted to the hospital and they found a tumor on her lung. The cancer had spread throughout her body.
She told me that what hurt her most was that she would not get to watch her six grandchildren grow up.
After about one week of hospice and care provided by our daughters Carol, Lisa, Gerriann, and son Dom, Tillie died on February 5, 1999 with all who loved her holding her hands.
We miss you terribly. Never in the heart of a loving God will we be parted one from the other. Not ever, my dear Till. My life, I love you.
Jerry.
| Name at birth: | Jasen Shane Busby |
| Date of birth: | November 21, 1975 |
| Place of birth: | Texas, USA |
| Date of death: | August 25, 2004 |
| Place of death: | Huntsville, Texas USA |
| Resting place: | Texas, USA |
| Submitted by: | Cindy E. Allen (Sapphires917@aol.com) |
Jasen Shane Busby – my best friend!
Jasen, you were my best friend,
then Texas took you from me,
But forever in my heart,
is where you will always be!
I thought of you with love today,
but that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday,
and days before that too.
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name.
Now all I have are memories,
and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake,
with which we’ll never part,
God has you in his keeping,
I’ll have you in my heart.
I remember some of the things you always told me…” we will be best friends forever…and forever has no end!”
And
“I wish I had known you when I was 19 because my life would have been different with you in it.”
I miss you Jasen, and will keep you alive in my heart forever.
Love, Cindy
Walk In Sunshine
May you always walk in sunshine
And God’s love around you flow,
For the happiness you gave me
No one will ever know.
It broke my heart to lose you,
But you did not go alone,
A part of me went with you,
The day God called you home.
A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried,
If my love could have only saved you,
You never would have died.
Name at birth: Nelson Wilson Brown Date of birth: 10-10-52 Place of birth: Franklin, Virginia, USA Date of death: 1-15-99 Place of death: Palm Springs, California, USA Place of burial: Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA
Submitted by: Douglas Brown (dbrown@netstep.net)
To My Dear Little Brother:
You are missed and will forever be remembered. Since your passing there has been a big hole in all of us who knew and loved you. We were just getting to re-know each other, and then suddenly you were gone. Why, who can say, except that God wanted it that way. We know you’re in good hands up in Heaven and look forward to the day when we can all be together once again. We pray for your wife Sandy, God give her strength and faith. Diana and I were so thankful that you had come so far, you overcame so much and fought back from the edge more than once in your short life. You and Sandy built your cozy home together. I’ll always remember giving you and your brother Rick wagon rides in the dirt hills behind our home in Florisant, MO in the 1950’s. And I’ll never forget your learning how to swim at our home in Anaheim, CA. You played the drums well for Villa Park HS in Orange, CA and had a cool, blue Ford Falcon station wagon as your first car. You did alot of commercial painting in Orange County, CA and had many odd jobs that allowed you to support your first wife and daughter Danyelle. I watched you grow up and struggle with alcohol and divorce and job loss. I prayed so much for you during the difficult years. Then Sandy came into your life and, although it wasn’t easy, you two did well. God Bless you little brother – we love you! Your brother and sister-in-law, Doug & Diana Brown
Name at birth: John Logan Brown Date of birth: 04 July 1930 Place of birth: Reynolds County, Missouri Date of death: 15 Sept 1975 Place of death: St. Louis, Missouri Place of burial: Laurel Hill Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri
Submitted by: Susan Folle (ZJCH54A Prodigy)
Cherished husband of Betty Jane (nee Finnegan). Loving father of Susan Lorel Folle, John Kevin and David Shawn Brown. Beloved son of the late Wincy Brown and Elsie Maude (nee Webb), devoted son-in-law of William James and Anna Loraine Finnegan, grandfather of Jennifer Susan Folle, brother, father-in-law and friend.
Greatness can be measured in the love one gives and in caring for others. JOHN LOGAN BROWN was a great man. Gone too soon.
Name at birth: carol ann mendonca Date of birth: 01-19-50 Place of birth: taunton ma Date of death: 12-23-97 Place of death: taunton ma Place of burial: taunton ma usa
Submitted by: stacey brooks (staceysanimalhouse@worldnet.att.net)
I AM NOT GONE
I AM NOT GONE,
YOU ARE A PART OF ME,
I LIVE THROUGH YOU,
IN WHAT YOU DO,
IN WHAT YOU SEE,
THERE IS A PART OF ME.
I AM NOT GONE,
MY LOVE FOR LIFE CONTINUES,
WITH EVERY SUNRISE,
IN EVERY SUNSET,
IN EVERY PASSING DAY…
I AM NOT GONE,
MY BODY MAY HAVE FAILED ME,
BUT MY SPIRIT,
MY SOUL MY ENERGY ARE FREE,
I AM NOT GONE…
I AM THE SUN’S WARMTH,
I AM THE MOON’S LIGHT,
I AM THE INSPERATIONAL THOUGHT,
THAT COMES TO YOU TO KEEP YOU STRONG,
I AM NOT GONE…
I AM THE WISPER IN THE NIGHT,
I AM THE SCENT OF ROSES WHITE,
I AM THE ANGEL’S BRIGHT LIGHT,
THOUGH YOU CAN NOT SEE MY FACE,
CALL ME FROM MY SPECIAL PLACE,
I AM THERE AND I AM STRONG,
MY LOVE FOR YOU LIVES ON AND ON,
REMEMBER ALWAYS, I AM NOT GONE.
Name at birth: Raymond Stanley Brenner Date of birth: April 18, 1923 Place of birth: New Haven, Connecticut Date of death: April 3, 1996 Place of death: Wallingford, Connecticut Place of burial: Lakeview Cemetery, East Hampton, Connecticut
Submitted by: Linda Brenner (mombren1@ix.netcom.com)
Not dead to us that loved him
Not lost, but gone before;
He lives with us in memory
And will forever more.
In sad and loving memory of our father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather … May he rest in peace.
Greg, Linda, Amy, Karin, Richard, Jason, Joshua, Timothy, Mark, Jessica, Jason, Alexander, Kyler, Joseph, Jordan & Sarah.