Fernando Maldonado Obituary

Thinking of you today !!! Rest in peace

Thinking of you today!!!!

Happy Birthday Nando!!!

Twenty years. The apple of your eyes Daughter is turning 30, a son 28 is a man that anyone would be proud of, your 8 year old grandson is just so beautiful, smart, care free, list can go on and on, and finally your 1-1/2 year old grandson who just by thinking of him just puts a smile on your face. As for me, I´ve had signs that you are still with me. I don´t get it. I guess when you said "even death won´t keep me from you" you were not kidding. Rest In Peace.

Its been a very rough year so far but I remember that you once said that even through death you will always stay and be with me. Well you are keeping that promise. Its been 18 years and you are still looking over, with your watching eyes, Nena, Luis, me and your beautiful grandson. Im still demanding so you better continue that promise.

Rough year so far but you once said even in death you would be with me. You havent lied. 18 years and youre still here. Since youve decided to keep your promise, you better keep Nena, Luis, our grandson and me safe and protected. Yes Im still demanding as ever.

Happy Birthday !!!

Happy birthday to the father of our blessed children (adults now). You would be so proud how responsible they are. This is my only outlet to express myself. Again in a white shirt you were in my dreams. I'm assuming you are telling me you still think of me and as promised thru our marriage vows you will always protect me. Thank you and again ☺ .

Merry Christmas Nando. You see my life so you know. Still loving you. Me and your kids.

You've been visiting me lately. Just wondering what you are trying to tell me. Maybe its because you see you children as the wonderful young driven adults. They are both beautiful. Our grandson is our daughter made over. Wow. He is so beautiful and free spirited. Protect us (we are still your responsibility) from all that wishes wrong. Look after Michael (he needs you too). Always Bibi

Tio Tachin was called up to see you and the rest of our departed family. Guide him. BTW, your kids and grandson are beautiful. Be extremely proud of them and as always keep your arms close to catch them when they fall. It's 12 years and not a day goes by that we don't think about you. Forever bibi

It's been about a year and you have been reincarnated in your grandson. He is precious and a gift from God. Your grandson looks just like you. Nena is a wonderful mother. Luis is doing well as well. Just making sure you keep watching over us from the heavens above. Even though you are not physically on earth, your job over our kids and now grandson as well need your warm embrace and protection. Please continue to watch over us all. Love Bibi

THINKING ABOUT YOU BRO !!!!!!!!!!!

I can not believe all this time has passed. I always think about the good times on roscoe st. Life has never been the same since you left. I miss you bro

Hi Nando, it's yet another milestone for one of your children this year. Luis has graduated high school and will be going away to college. We haven't forgotten you and it's going to be 10 years. This is the only place I feel right to talk to you about your children. Nena will be 20 in another month and she is doing fine. I texted Michael and he is also working hard and doing fine in Texas. Please continue to watch over us. Lots of love, Bibi and kids

Hey Nando, Nena and Luis are now 16 & 18 years old. It's been 8 years and please know that we still have you in our hearts. The holidays are just around the corner again and you as always will be missed. You came to Nena last night and sang to her. Now dance with me. Your son is identical to you in every aspect. Please be proud of your children. They are beautiful children. Please continue to look over us as you did when you were here on earth. 8 years later and it still feels like yesterday that you left our lives. With my love, Bibi

Just wanted to let you know that Nena will be graduating early. I'm so proud of her. Your son, Luis...is more like you in so many ways. He looks like you, has your unwitty sense of humor. He is about 6'1" tall. Good looking. Your son will soon get his driver's license. Amazing how our kids have grown. Christmas is just around the corner. Please watch over our children. Love always...Bibi

Hey Nando, just thinking about you lately and just to let you know that you are still in our hearts and you are missed. Nena graduates in January 2010 and Luis will be driving already. Say hi to Papi for me. Bibi

Hi Nando, just went to visit you (and my dad) and it doesn't seem real that you've been gone for 6 years already. I still think of you daily....Luis is just like you and Nena is a combination of you and me. We all love and miss you 4ever. Bibi

Dear Nando,
I don't know if our paths ever crossed on this earth but I have had your prayer card with me for several years (at least 5). I don't know how or why though you probably do! Please say a prayer for my entire family they all know about you and we always say "Who was Nando"?

hey nando,just thought i let u know the holiday are here and i been thinking about u and goofy if u happen to see my mom give her a big hug 4 me its not the same anymore especially when everyone i love are gone, but u know u and the restof the family will never be 4gotten. just looking at your son put a smile on my face cause he looks more like u everyday and that way he act its u all over again he also like to sing i know u were always singing u could always put a smile on my face i thank u for giving me such a wonderful son. well that it 4 now. miss u always love tuti.

Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday.Its been awhile..... Its a shame what happened to Antonio.I know he is with you and your brother now,which is a better place. Please watch over us through this tough time

He Bro,

Long time no talk... My fault. I just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas and hope your watching out for us. I miss you

Hi Nando,

Just a little message in saying that we love you and miss you. Its hard to believe that it has been two years since you and your brother left us. They say time heals all wounds. You know I guess that true in some cases, but with you and goofy its really hard. Both of you were really special and to loose both of you has been a real hard pill to swallow.I hope that both of you are looking down and protecting us take care for now.....

Hi Nando, as usual I sent a message but am not sure it got through. The kids and I want to wish you a very Happy Father's day. Please continue to watch over us (I know that's a stupid request). This is a very difficult time for all of us. Who ever said times eases your pain probably never has had any suffering. I think of you daily (sometimes hourly). You will have a space in my heart. I miss you dearly and still need you. With everything that has gone on in our lives (and I know that you know all right now) I still feel that you have a say in everything we do. I love you your wife and kids.

Hi Daddy,

We miss you much. We will always love you. Happy Father's Day.



Your Nena and your Louie

Hey Nando,

Just a quick little message to wish you a Happy Birthday!!! Its hard to believe that all this time has passed. I just want you to know that WE ALL miss you dearly!!!!!

Hey Cuz,

Sorry for not touching bases with you lately but the job has been running me ragged. Just wanted to say Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

I miss you dearly and wish you were here.

Hey you, I bet you thought I was incognito. No dear sweet. Life is moving slowly, probably because of the holidays. I still have you in my heart. Luis still believes in Santa Claus and your daughter, Vanessa, how beautiful she has turned out. Thank you for guiding me. People may say that I'm crazy but that's okay. Our children love you and pray for you and me. I know and I feel that you left us here on earth so that you can do more for us. There are times that I still feel you with me. It's such a strong presence. I wake up sometimes from a deep sleep just to see if we are still living at the building. It sometimes takes me awhile to regroup. Those are the times that I know you have visited me. How else can I explain. I love you as do the kids. I remind them daily that their father is watching closely from above and that you will continue to protect and love us. I want to say Merry Christmas and see you in the New Year. Lots of love, Bibi

Hey Babe,



It's been a while. It's not that I haven't thought about you because I still think of you daily sometimes more. I still need your help when it comes to the kids. I still need your guidance with them. The reason why I'm writing today is because of the following lyrics that came from the Luther Vandross CD called "DANCE WITH MY FATHER". This part is true...I pray that I can have just one more dance with you. Here's the excerpt:



Sometimes I'd listen outside her door. And I'd hear how my mother cried for him. I pray for her even more than me, I pray for her even more than me. I know I'm praying for much too much. But could you send back the only man she loved.

I know you don't do it usually.

But dear Lord she's dying to dance with my father again.



There's a lot more than a dance, just a soft kiss, a soft stroke. I do feel you everyday in my heart. I know you know, your picture is still up (you know the one, the last family photo we took on May 5, 2002...Luis confirmation...the only picture that I buried with you).



I love you still. Your wife Bibi

Hey Bro,

I know its been a minute since we last talked its been kind of crazy at the job. You know Nando, I have told a few people about how I write to you just to keep some what in touch with you. Some some say Im nuts!! But the way I look at it....

My life has been upside down for as long as I could remember. I cant believe I wasted my life on other things when I should have been focusing on my friends and family. I haunts me knowing that I did not spend quality time with you when you were with us. Thats something I have to come to terms with and its not easy. I think by communicating with you like this, by the time the Lord calls me home we should be all caught up on things. Anyway please watch over us ......................

Hey Babe,



Today was an awful day. You always took the first day of school off(or the morning of) to take the kids to school with me. Tomorrow they start school and I know you'll be watching from Heaven but lately that just doesn't cut it.I need and miss you in my life. As we walked the streets in Universal Studios in Florida, I remembered that the four of us did go down there. I remembered that you went on the Jaw's ride with Vanessa and me and Luis went and got ice cream. Luis went on all the rides but was still scared. Vanessa was just tickled to go on exciting rides. If you could only see her Nando. She is so beautiful. Your butterfly has wings and she is starting to become a young woman at such a young age. Luis is my little man. I love you and I thought I couldn't cry for you anymore but that's a lie. I looked at the sky today and cried like a baby. I'm asking myself, when are you coming home. We are here. I dreamt that you were alive again. You weren't too happy about the new surroundings but you adjusted, just like me and the kids have adjusted our lives without you, and we ended up fine. I love you, Bibi

Hi Nando,



Just wanted to let you know that the kids and I are going to Florida again for our final vacation for the year. You probably know that I lost my job and I know that you will look out for me in the nexgt months ahead. I know that you haven't stopped taking/watching over me and the kids. I thank you for that. Take some extra time, from your building skyscrappers in heaven, in watching us. School will start soon for the kids. Vanessa's softball team came in first place. They bet your goddaughter's team in the playoffs. I didn't know who to cheer for. Who were you cheering for. Vanessa made a triple and at that moment she got some confidence that you would/could never ever imagine. In the fall, besides school and religious programs, she will be dancing and taking art classes not to mention basketball. She'll be very busy. And as for your son, who daily reminds me of you, he just has all of you. I love him more for that alone. I put him in a cooking class (actually it's baking). He seems excited. In November, he should start basketball as well. The kids are still in therapy. They will always miss you and so will I. Tell Goofy that we are meeting his family in Florida. The kids, Andy, Vanessa and Luis, don't know...it's gonna be a surprise for them. You weigh heavily on my mind since July 2003. This is my only way that I feel that I can write to you and feel some relief. Help me Nando. My anxiety is overwhelming. With much love, your loving wife forever, Bibi

My dear Nando,



Your year anniversary was Friday. As you well know, it was Nena's birthday as well. We did everything she wanted. It's a lie when they say that once you get over the year mark it gets easier. No it doesn't. I've been thinking more about you now than ever. I really miss you. My family is trying hard to understand, but if your not in that person's shoes they don't understand. Luis is looking more like you every day. Vanessa is becoming a young lady and is changing to a beautiful girl. I just need to talk to you. Remember, whatever comes in my life, you will always have a piece of my heart. Love you, Bibi

Hey Cuz,

I cant believe a year has already gone by. Where does the time go? I think about alot, I wish I would have spent more time with you as we got older. I have fond memories of past holidays as kids but not spending the time with you and the rest of the family really bothers me. I can say out of this tragedy, I have learned that life is to short and to spend quality time with family and friends. This really has been a difficult day. GOD BLESS YOU & I MISS YOU

Nando,

Your 1 year mark of your accident was yesterday. We had a beautiful memorial service for you at our new home. Kids and I are still in therapy. We are just getting by. Vanessa's birthday is coming and of course we are gonna have a party. That day will mark your first year that you haven't been on earth. Kids today mentioned that you were lost to them on July 5th. You see they can still tell you what you did with them on July 4th 2002. They remember everything Nando. You are in their hearts and will you always have a space in my heart. The dream I had with you telling me that it was time for you to leave and that I should say goodbye. I find it ironic that this dream came just days before your memorial. I can't yet say goodbye. I can still say I love you.

Love, Bibi

Hey Nando,

I just wanted to wish you a Happy

Fathers Day. Even though your not

here, you are here. We miss you

dearly!!!!!!

Hey Babe,



Vanessa and Luis are doing fine but they sorely miss you, and so do I. I had a dream with you but in my dream you came back to life but still was looking over my shoulder. You just kept on smiling. Your birthday and Easter were tough on me and the kids. We do still think of you every day and love you. I miss you. The kids miss you. Yesenia and Armani also miss you. My family miss you. I hope you and God keep looking over us. We still need help/support/ love. We struggle daily with your abscense, your love, your laugh, your hammering, your music, and of course your smile. We love you. Your wife and kids.

Hey Nando,

Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. Louie and myself seen some of the family today, it was good seeing them. You know bro its still hard to believe your gone. Every day that goes by I still try to come to terms with it but its still a struggle.Oh yea,the gravemarker they gave you is AWSOME it really describes you to a tee!! Take care for now... We"ll talk later. miss you man

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Dearest Father and husband;

The holidays have passed and still I stay home waiting for you. I know you can see all that I do, and I pray that I'm still doing things as you planned for me and the kids. Luis' birthday is this weekend and of all things planning this party is the hardest thing for me to do. Please grant me the strengh to continue. Life if so very hard without you. It's amazing all that you did for me, thank you Nando. I miss you with all of my heart.



Love your wife forever, Bibi.

Hey Cuz

You know I spent my holidays driving across the good old USA. As I drove through the mountains of New Mexico and stared out towards the horizon were the mountains meet the skies, I could not help but to think of you and your brother.A tear came to my eye knowing that both of you are not with us in the physical form. But then something happened, I saw a shooting star In the daylight hours, right then and there I knew both of you were riding shotgun with me!I just want you guys to know,you can ride with me any time you want! I love and miss you guys dearly

My dearest husband and friend.



I think of you daily and the the days are now getting just as bad as the nights.



Love you still, Bibi

What can one say when words seem so lacking in moments like these. What but the passage of time can soften the pain in the pit of the chest.

Weeks have now gone bye and I still think about my friend, my "cusin". In recent years I've done many intricate projects that Nando would always come by and yell, "Hay Louie,why didn't call me so I can help you!" I would smile and laugh with Nando about it an dexplain the method and my "grand schemes" but I thought to myself that you help so many who am I to take any more time away from BiBi and the kids, time away from your mom and siblings. Nando was a special man with endless love and extreme dedication for family and close friends. I will miss you "cuz".

As I sit back and reflect on the good times we had, I cant help but to realize that the laughing has been silenced. We kept each other in stitches, some times finding ourselves trying to out do one another just for the laugh.I will miss you dearly my friend, for a part of me has been silenced as well. Please look down on us and keep us safe from any harm that may come our way. For one day I hope to meet up with you in the crossroads and once that happens Let the good times roll! I love you and I will miss you, for my life has changed forever, good bye Nando

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE MALDONADO FAMILY.

I can't tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your children at this time and always.

Bibi, we send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are sorry we couldn't be there during this difficult time but you are in our prayers and thoughts. Love, your cousin Lisa Marrufo and family

My deepest sympathy to the Maldonado Family on your loss.

Debbie Nowak

Sister and Sister-inlaw of

Ray and Jolie Kozicz

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, in this time of need.

Edwin & Rosie

Santana & Family

Que el señor les de mucha fortaleza a ti, a tus hijos y demas familiares.

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.