Andrea Veleta Obituary

Dear Aunt Andrea,

I want you to know how very thankful for you I am. I love you very much and have many wonderful memories to keep you alive forever in my heart. You always made me feel like a very special little girl and never, ever forgot a birthday. I always knew that one of the first phone calls I got every birthday would be you. And, I know that you will continue every year to let me know you’re thinking of me. Now, it may not be in an obvious way – like a phone call – but I know you will send your love to me in a special way and it will be up to me to pay close attention for the sign you send.

You gave me three wonderful cousins – Freddie, Bobby and Bryan – who I love with all my heart and who are more like my brothers than cousins. You also, through them, gave us seven amazing children who add such happiness and love to our family. Christopher, Anthony, Robert, Ryleigh, Amber, JJ and Dominic are such amazing, loving little people and we’re so fortunate that they’re one of us.

One afternoon, many years ago, I was in the kitchen of your house on Woodlawn with you. Nikki and I were staying with you while Mom was in the hospital with her infamous stomach surgery. I was worried about my Mom and was upset and started to cry. You sat down with me, held my hand and comforted me. You said, “Dina, don’t worry. Your Mom is going to be fine – she’s in very good hands.” That made me feel better and while I still missed my Mom and wanted her back, I was confident that she was being well cared for. Well, I feel the same way now. I miss you and want you back, but it gives me comfort to know that you’re in very good hands and being well cared for by Gramma, Grampa and Uncle Stanley. I know that you’re all laughing, reminiscing and eating loads of macaroni and meatballs!

I will always be thankful for you and for the time we had together and will never forget your wonderful spunk and the true kindness of your heart. I love you from the bottom of my heart and will hold you there forever.

And, I’ll be watching and waiting for the sign you send me on August 19th that will tell me that you’re still wishing me a happy birthday.

Love,
Your Queen, Dina

Hi Mom-
You are missed soo much already. It feels weird to not be able to pick up the phone and call you and discuss my problems. You were always a listener for me and gave advice when possible. I will miss that the most. I am on my own now and am lost with out you even though we didn't talk on a daily basis I knew you were just a phone call away. I know you have been through so much and the time has come for you to go home and I understand that. I am so thankful that your pain is now over and you can be at peace. I will talk with you through my prayers to check in from time to time, but I know you are watching me and hope you can only be proud of what you raised and gave me to move forward with on this earth. I love you and will make sure i raise my children your grandchildren the best i can. I will see you soon. Love always your son,
Bobby

Dear Andrea, (My Dearest Friend)
You and I fullfilled a chapter of our lives together. We started out calling each other Mrs. N and Mrs. C until we learned each others first names. When our children started to become friends in their teen years, we then became best friends too. We were both always there for each other, and shared alot of memories. You will be dearly missed. And I thank you for your friendship you gave to me and my family. I will keep in contact with Bryan and Maria as much as possible. And will see you in heaven one day. I thank the lord that you are at peace now.
Love Always,
Ginny (Mrs. C)

Mom,
You are already dearly missed! You were a proud mother of three, and grandmother of seven. You inspired me by how strong a person you were. I remember you cheering from the stands, hoping I did well and succeeded at my baseball, football, and basketball games. Is this any different now? Ryleigh, Scooter, Nicole and I wish you well on your new journey. You left us too soon. May you rest in peace and check on us from time to time. Until I see you again. I love you!

Andrea is my twin sister and will be greatly missed. Half my spirit has left me, but I will live on for the both of us. She was a loving, kind, generous person who didn't have much in the way of material things, but had a heart filled with so much love. I am saddened for my own loss, but Andrea is finally at peace. There is a huge whole in my heart, and I will try to fill it with memories of all that we shared over the years until she and I can be together again.