Tata Felix

Last week on 11/14/2010 my grandfather died....the last grandparent. He was about 103 years old. Sadly he lived in Mexico and I was unable to go. I hadn't seen him in about 5 years so the news was even harder for me. During the summer he was sick and got pneumonia and the doctors didn't think that he would be able to overcome it because of his age, but he did. He was always a very strong man, tall, thin, but muscular from working out on his ranch his whole life. Just this last year he was having days where he was living in the past, thinking he was younger and talking to my grandmother (who passed away 15 years ago).

Such a sweet old man, he loved being around his grandchildren and better yet his great grandchildren. Unfortunately he was blind (cataracts) and couldn't see his great grandchildren but he loved hearing their little voices and the sound of them running around. He didn't get to meet my girls but my aunts would tell him about pictures that I would send and what they look like, he would always have a big smile on his face when he was being told about his great grandchildren that were so far away. He would always giggle when he was told the crazy things Elena would say or do.

The day he died he was just resting and one of my aunts asked him if he wanted to eat, they told him that they had made his favorite soup. He smiled and said that he was hungry, he had only a couple of spoonfuls and spit it up a bit. One of my cousins noticed a strange sound that was coming from my grandpa's chest and told one of my aunts that he thought my grandpa wasn't feeling well. Later on he continued with that strange sound and so they called to doctor to come and check on him. The doc said that his vitals were fine but that it was hard so say what was going on since he is so old. The doctor left and not too much time had passed that my grandpa was making even more of that strange sound. My aunts had asked him if he would like them to sing and he said yes so they did and after a little while he just stopped breathing and a tear rolled down his cheek. He simply was done living...he didn't go through any pain.

I know he is resting now and is "asleep" (John 11:11-14). I also know that I will see him again in a paradise (Luke 23:43) where there will be no more death nor any pain (Rev. 21:4).

My Baby is Now Officially a Toddler!!

I cannot not believe that my little cup cake is now 1! How did this happen so fast?? I feel as if she were born just a few months ago...I remember the events of that day so well.

Alexia is such a sweet little girl, always smiling, giggling, singing and she just loves Elena. Those two are always getting into trouble together! Alexia loves to dance and it doesn't even matter what kind of music it is, she will find the beat and get to it. HA HA!

She is super smart she can understand both English and Spanish, she also tries to repeat what you say to her, she can't actually repeat it just yet but she can mimic very well. I have to say that she is a momma's girl, she only likes to be with me (which I of course love!). She is pretty shy and whenever she sees a new face she begins to cry and acts as though someone hurt her but after a little while she gets over it. She is also a trouble maker and tries to get Elena in trouble whenever possible.....little stinker! I have caught her so many times!

Right now she is crawling away and found that she likes to put herself in danger by climbing the stairs and trying to climb on the couch. I know she would just love to be walking right now but for some reason it frightens her to stand on her own. HA HA!

I love the fact that she and I share a birthday....it is just the coolest thing. The only problem is that I switch the year, so when we go to the doc and they ask for her birth date I give them the year I was born or the other way around. I don't think that I will get it together any time soon.

I love this little cupcake!!

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Yet Another Tragedy

I would like to take the time out to remember Mauricio (Maurice) Lacayo a friend I worked with at Neways. He passed away January 19th. He leaves behind his wife and 3 children 6, 2, and a 6 month old. He was like a brother to me....I really enjoyed working with him we had fun times. Maurice was always such a smiley guy, he said hi to everyone! He was the friendliest guy you would ever meet. I lost contact with him and I tried to find him to see how he was doing but I just couldn't get a hold of him. I regret not trying harder to get in touch but at the same time I think his death would have been harder to deal with. I keep thinking about his small children and I don't know who I feel worse for....the older one who has come to terms with the fact that she lost her father or the two younger ones who will not have memories of him. It is devastating for everyone member of his family. Maurice will be missed! My heart goes out to his wife and children. I am sure they have lots of friends and family there to support them and to help them in any way possible.

Mauricio Lacayo

1979 ~ 2010

Mauricio Javier Lacayo Gomez died January 19, 2010 in American Fork from a tragic accident. He was born February 1, 1979 in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.The son of Rosa Eugenia and Baldomero Ranferi Escobar, and the late Hector Alberto Lacayo, Mauricio was a precocious and intelligent child, always getting high grades for which he received several awards.He was an active Boy Scout, enjoyed karate, and loved to dance"often drawing a crowd that would make a circle to cheer him on.Most everyone who met him loved his personality. After graduating from Provo's Timpview High School in 1998, Mauricio certified as an EMT and worked as a volunteer with the Provo Fire Department. He volunteered with the Saratoga Springs Police Department and was soon to complete his degree at UVU to become a paramedic. He served a Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking mission for the LDS Church in Boston, Massachusetts from 1999 to 2001. Mauricio married Yolanda Meza Sanchez June 28, 2002 in the Salt Lake City Temple.They have three beautiful children: Victoria 6, Israel 2, and Caleb Josue 6 months.He was a very good son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and cousin"and the best friend you could have.Mauricio had a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and served faithfully in various callings as a teacher, financial clerk, executive secretary, bishopric counselor, and most recently as a counselor in his Elders Quorum"always serving his fellowmen with much love.He always made us laugh with his great sense of humor and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife and children, Saratoga Springs; his parents, Payson; brothers and sisters Doris (Findley) Jenkins, Idaho; Fernando Escobar, Arizona; Nancy (Jeff) Despain, Heber; Ottavio (Claudia) Lacayo, Orem; Astrid (Daniel) Garza, Arizona; Juan Pablo (Marielena) Lacayo, Springville; Mariela Lacayo, Springville; and Jacob Isaac Escobar, Payson; aunts and uncles Maria (Manuel) Climent, Lehi; and Jose Adolfo (Margarita) Garcia, South Jordan.

Mauricio, you will be greatly missed. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!

A viewing will be held from 10:00-11:30 before the funeral services. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 26 at 12:00 Noon at the Saratoga Springs 6th Ward Chapel, 267 N. Weatherby Dr. in Saratoga Springs. Interment will be at the Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please give to the Mauricio Lacayo trust fund at Wells Fargo or the Bank of American Fork. Please share condolences at www.serenicare.com