Davina Sanchez
Uncle, I still can?t believe I am writing a tribute because of your passing; something inside me was still hoping, and praying that we would be blessed with a miracle. Words cannot describe this difficult moment; you took a piece of all our hearts with you Monday evening when you received your angel wings. You fought a great fight and gave it your all. You were an amazing man, loyal husband, devoted father, loving grandfather and great-grandfather, supportive brother, greatest Uncle, funniest Nino and friend. I consider myself blessed to have lived this life as your niece and thank you for always being there, whether it was to lift me up or cheer me on, I could always count on seeing your smiling face. You touched so many lives by your selfless and countless acts of kindness, always giving and never expecting any favours in return. You are the true meaning of a man with a golden heart; and always laid the path for others to follow. I will treasure all the beautiful moments we shared, our road trips in the motorhome, fun times camping, eventful trips to the ranch, football games, pool parties, BBQ's, watching you jump in your semi and head for the highway. You left us with a treasure trove of memories. Uncle, you were and will always be an inspiration to myself, the entire family and anyone who worked with you. You have left a void in the family that will never be filled. I can never thank you enough for being the BEST BIG BROTHER to my Dad. You were and always will be his Bro. The man he looked up to, loved unconditionally and stood beside through thick and thin. You both demonstrated the meaning of 'my brother's keeper' until the end of time. Your love and devotion for Aunt Gloria gave you the courage to fight and hang on to your last breath. For in your final hours she was the one you were concerned about the most. I thank God my baby girl was able to meet the GREATEST UNCLE in this world, who I love, honor and respect. As Kara says, you will always be "our heart" We thank the Lord for your life and especially for giving us strength during this heart wrenching time. I thank you for trusting me with your final Celebration of Life and promise it will be beautiful and we will fulfill your every wish. To my cousins, Christine, Richard, Zay and Aunt Gloria, I love you and promise to stand by you every step of the way. God bless you Uncle, keep on truckin. We love you endlessly. Your Niece, Davina