Visitation Information

"Thank you for being the most amazing grandpa and great grandpa we could ever ask for ... We love you and will miss you everyday. Love Wedito,Jefe,and Marcellino "

"It breaks my heart to say good-bye so soon to my former husband of 36 years and the devoted, hardworking and very responsible father of my three adult children. You could expect a call from Vidal if he knew it was your birthday, and his tasty salsa was the best! He was a good host. I will miss you. Let's not wait for tomorrow to show love because it's not promised."

"One of my memories about Vidal, (my former brother-in-law), was his consistent, genuine “welcome” from the front door. A significant time which was memorable for me was when I had driven alone for 3 ½ days in an 80 Ford Mustang from California to Illinois with my two children, 2 1/2 years old and 5 ½ years old. We arrived to their home and it was about 15 degrees in late February, very cold. We arrived hungry, and exhausted. I had caught Pneumonia. Vidal urgently made us hot chocolate, tacos and also handed me a hot cup of coffee. It was a “Maxwell House” coffee moment! As we say goodbye to Vidal, we remember what a special man he was and the warm smile he displayed. Vidal was always family to me. He will be missed. The ones we love are never gone; they live within our hearts. Vidal will never be forgotten. "

"I miss you so much Dad. I miss our Monday breakfast times. I miss how you would always worry about each one of us. How there was never enough you could offer us when we were around you. You always made people feel welcomed in your house. I can't stand being in your house alone. I always need Kim by my side. In a lot of ways she reminds me of you Dad. There was no grey area with you,and there is none with her. Like you, she pushes me to be a better Man. I miss all those catch frases you would use. "Que pasa calabasa?" "Tocho morocho". "Como los mejores vinos mas bueno con tiempo" my favorite. "Like the finest wines, I get better with time." My heart is feeling very heavy right now Dad. I know I gotta stay focussed. I keep stopping myself from calling you because I'm not ready to remove your number from my cell. I know your in Heaven. Those dreams that used to torcher you no longer exist. You were my best friend, example, Father a Son could ever ask for. It didn't matter what time of day or night. When I called you for help. You ALWAYS came through. There are so many memories that are flooding my head right know. It's hard to hold back the tears. I'm at work like you taught me to do. To always provide for the Family. You overcame so many obstacles in your life, and you never stopped putting others first. I just miss you so much!!! I thank God for the time he allowed us to be with you. I hope you found your dog up there in Heaven. I remember how much you loved that black labrador. Every day after work you would play ball with that dog. Didn't matter how high or far you threw that red ball. The dog would catch it and bring it back to you. God I hope that's one of the things you're able to do again. You did so much for me, I am grateful for everything. I miss you so much Dad. I love you."