Dear Family and Friends,

You were a very special lady in my life and I am truly blessed to have known you. Thank you for the times we shared. You did an amazing job with your family. And they all know how proud you are of them. You were an inspiration to us all. Now that you have your wings. We all know you are our guardian angel. Until we meet again.

Your friend forever! Much Love!
Keep the Faith~
God's Peace~
trace~

Friday, December 16, 2011

Dear Stephen & Laurie & Family,

Thank you for the call. I was very sad to hear the news. Yes her & I were close and will miss her dearly. She's an extremely SPECIAL LADY. I will not be able to get thru this message without tear filled eyes. And I'm very sorry I could not fly home for this to be with you all. But you all ready know in your hearts that I am there in spirit and in prayer with you and your family. All I could think was God now has a "GOLDEN ANGEL" and we have a "GUARDIAN ANGEL" looking out for us next to "JESUS and GOD" in "HEAVEN".. Life is to short as it is, but I am grateful to have been blessed by having her and you all in my life. She will always been in our hearts and minds as we continue to grow in learn in life. There is no doubt that she is extremely PROUD of you, your family and exspecially her grandchildren. And I know you.. you will continue to make her proud. She raised you right. You are a good man. And keep up the good work. She was a women of honesty and intrigity. She made sure you alway were provided for and was a great business women. Very active and involved. Love to be in her garden and planting things and watching them grow. She was a happy person and pleasant to be with. She loved you very much. She was adventureous and enbraced her journeys. I will miss getting post cards from her travels and pictures of your children as they are growing up. That just means you have to pick up where she left off. And continue to send me post cards of your travels now and pictures of the kids as they grow. :) hint hint.

She is the like love and understanding in all things you do, and guidance when you need it most, to see your troubles through. I asked God for good health for you all, so your future could be bright, and faith to accept life's challenges and the courage to do what's right. To bring you PEACE AND LOVE with GOD'S BLESSINGS from above. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. I look forward to getting together with you all when I return. I think we need to celebrate her life~ she was an incredible women. I will miss my friend ma'ma Ritchie... Much love~ Keep the Faith~ God's Peace~ trace~
Monday, August 1, 2011

Con el corazón lleno de tristeza hemos tenido que decir adiós a nuestra "Tía Buena", la que nos dio cariño, apoyo, conocimiento, la que nos hizo reír y nos llevó a pasear cuando éramos niños. La esperanza que nos queda es que algún día nos volveremos a encontrar con ella en la eternidad. Eso nos reconforta y nos ayuda a pasar por este momento doloroso. Gracias Tía Keti.
Sunday, July 31, 2011

Dear Stephen,
I was so sorry to read about your mom in today's paper. She was a special lady and devoted mother. I will always remember her excitment watching you play soccer and she was always willing to help with the team. May you have sweet thoughts of her love to sustain you this week, she was a remarkable woman.
Sunday, July 31, 2011

Dear Stephen and family, We were so sad to hear about Keti-had no idea she was sick. We have so many sweet memories of her when y'all were our backyard neighbors. She and I visited many, many times over the back fence, just trying to catch up on what was going on in her lives. I know how proud she was of you and your precious family-especially her beautiful grandchildren. Please know that we are here for y'all and that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. She will be missed by many. Love to all. James Earl & Bonnie McAnally
Sunday, July 31, 2011