To my dearest laura!!!.. A .K.A... DON-YA Labra!!! I cannot express how much you mean to me! I cannot tell you how much I'm going to miss you!!!!!!! And I cannot overcome That you have left us!!. I'm still in short And IM  still in this belief... I always have said you're my second mother!!!!!.. You To carry me and you bathe me,you discipline me,You did what a dad would do for his son as Growin up And talking to him.. I love you, Laura.
And again I am Disbelieve that you are gone. I remember when you and my mom take us in the Van to pick up cardboard and recyclables. The girls used to complain. I started to cry LOL. But you always remind me you needed a man Needs to watch out and take care of the girls LOL. I stomp my feet to the ground for not to go. But you always make me feel love. But you always discipline me like a man, thank you.💝💖.. I still remember the backyard barbecues in the backyard. Playing that Spanish music over and over LOLI remember you used to tell me when you ladies used to go to  work graveyard and the girls used to take care of me. You always told me make sure  I take care of the girls.!!! I remember all the memories on  Indiana Avenue And most of all, all those memories on Vernon and seventh. You always told me behave and listen AND never let a woman walk all over me, LOL. I remember all the singing that used to do at the house!! The most of all, I remember when we had the chicken pops, And you took care of me and Shower me nd we took those dumb pills. Just to feel different, LOL. I want you to know that I am going to Miss you Dearly And also I want you to know that you'll be close to us. Because I found the tape that you were singing in the background.!!! I want you to know that I love you. That I'm going to miss you telling me to Behave.. But I have to remember you're in a safe place!!!! 
I'm really gonna miss you!!!. Like I said, you're, like my second mother. Thank you for meaning a lot to me in my lifeYou 
Love TAVO!!!!.

Descanse en Paz Laura Dios te tenga en su santa gloria mientras te tenga en mi corazón no te podré decir adiós sino hasta pronto

Best memories were at the my Tio Jose and Tia China’s Murrieta house everytime I came to visit …
“Mijo … Vivi …  quieres teriyaki  - best teriyaki home made ever !!!”

The lord took you when he felt it was right. None of this feels real. It’s crazy how quick and scary this all felt. Thank you for being one of the biggest blessings in my life. Thank you for being a light, the life of the party, for never taking anything to seriously, and reminding me to do the same. I don’t know where I would be without you and your guidance. From picking me and taking us to school, to you doing my hair in the morning, making breakfast, and lunch for us. I don’t know how things would’ve been without you. You truly were the best. The best, friend, grandma, great grandma, mom.  Glad I was able to return the favor of taking you out to breakfast, taking you to important appointments, buying you random snacks at the store. 20 years with you seems like it wasn’t enough. Sometimes it felt like you still had 20 more years in you. Grateful you’re no longer in pain and you’re on the other side of eternity. I love you with all my heart. Te amo siempre mi viejita.

No more breakfast after doctors appointments. No more driving you around town. No more waking up to you singing and dancing with rocky. I will cherish these, and so many more, memories I’ve made with you.

Thank you lord for this amazing human you put on our lives. Love you forever. Until I see you again.

Thank you for being one of the many women that helped raise me. I couldn’t have had anyone better to look up to.

Doña Lauri una persona buena, amable, alegre que siempre ayudaba apoyaba a quien lo necesitaba. Una amiga incondicional y noble que nos deja recuerdos imborrables pero un gran vacío en nuestro corazón.   Descanse en paz junto a nuestro señor

Mamiyaya,
I feel so lucky to have known and to have loved you and always will. I remember you best in your love for your family… and for your dog, of course. I remember you by your voice ringing through the house in the mornings and your arms wrapped around me after school. I remember you for everyday you unlocked the front door, picked me up in your car, and made a place for me to sit on the edge of your bed. For all the wordless ways you invited me into your life and let me know it was okay to be close to you too. Thank you for giving me a second home by your beautiful daughter, Laura, and a best friend in your truly amazing granddaughter, Jacqueline. It is because of you I have been gifted a family as kind and patient as you have taught them to me. I will miss you and your laughter forever.

Mamiyaya , 
I can’t express how unexpected, and quick this all was. You will forever live in my heart. Siempre. Te amo y lo siento, todo el dolor que te has pasado. I love you Mamiyaya . For always being there…making us all laugh … struggling with us and also rejoicing with us. All of us knew this day would come but I don’t think anyone expected it would be so soon. Thank you for being the best grandma , the best great grandma . And thank you for teaching me to smile through the grief and sorrow . Because I know that’s the type of person you’d want us to be right now . We can grieve , but we can also rejoice knowing you’re with the Lord . And he knew it was your time , and even though we are selfish as humans and wish you weren’t gone … I can rest easy knowing the joy you’re feeling right now surpasses all understanding 
You can rest Mamiyaya

Siempre estaras conmigo

Mami Yaya I love and will always miss you from being there for all my baseball games and practices to practically living with me for my whole life I love you

Descansa en paz Laura, dios nuestro señor dijo yo soy la Resurrección y la vida el que crea en mí nunca morirá y tendrá vida Eterna. Siempre vivirás en nuestro corazón.

Mami Yaya,
You will be missed. I am so glad I got to know you. I will forever remember your contagious laugh, hearing you sing from across the house, and your amazing cooking. I am grateful you and Sophia were able to spend 6 months together. Thank you for the love and care you shared for me. Thank you for being an amazing grandmother. 
We love you

Mami Yaya,

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14: But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who [b]sleep in Jesus.

We are crushed to have lost you. Though you are gone for a time, you have left a mark upon everyone you have met. We do not grieve without hope. The memories you've gifted us, the sacrifices you made for my mom and aunt, the food that you cooked for us--by remembering all of these things, you will always be with us. Thank you for your good and pure presence in our lives. Though I wish you met your great grandkids (my twins) they will surely hear about all your fun stories. You gave us a great example of what it means to love your family. I will always be grateful for that. Thank you,

I love you, Mami Yaya.
Te amo, Mami Yaya. Y que Dios te bendiga.

Mamiyaya, 

The absence of you still doesn’t feel real. You were one of the strongest women I have ever met. Life was not easy, but you never once let that slow you down or diminish your joy. You raised two incredible women and were such an impactful force in your grandchildren’s life. You were always a source of laughter, hilarious stories, and selfless love. I already miss you so much. I am going to miss your hugs, singing, contagious laughter, funny noises and faces, listening to you reminisce on the past, and miss hearing you say “My granddaughter!”. You immediately welcomed me to the family the moment we met and I cannot thank you enough for that. Though I was blessed to know you for a few years, you have forever changed my life. You had this comforting warmth about you that was so peaceful and loving. You felt like home. Thank you for loving my husband and I so well. You still play such a huge part in my husbands life and I am so thankful for that. The bond you two had was and is so sweet and unbreakable. Thank you for help shaping my husband into the man he is today. He is an incredible and unforgettable person just like his Mamiyaya. We never once imagined our twins not having you in their life. It truly crushes us knowing they will not be able to meet you on this side of eternity.  But I promise they will know you. We will always share all the incredible memories of you with them. I love you Mamiyaya and am looking forward to seeing you again in Heaven. 

Elizabeth Cruz

Dearest Laurita 

Remember that Diosito knows our pains, our wants and our needs.  And we know that because of our faith in HIM and his purpose for us, through prayer, family and friends YOU will endure what you’re feeling right now. 
We love you my friend.  Stay strong. 

Love Always, 
Dave and Santita Lawrence

Te  voy a cuidar a tu perrito que tanto querías el te extraña mucho y no haya su lugar igual que yo Te amamos por siempre.

Mamita me has dejado el corazón roto en mil pedasos te amo y siempre te llevaremos en el corazón. Gracias por tanto amor que nos diste a todos y por todo el apoyo que me has brindado siempre  a mí y tus nietos.  Descansa en paz que ya no sufres con tanto dolor que  ahora estas en la gloria de nuestro señor Jesucristo.

Es muy triste llegar a términos que esta luz de alegria y amor se apago. Doña Laura era una de esas personas que con solo estar en su presencia te llenaba de alegría. Era amorosa y tenia un corazon de oro. Siempre brindando una mano de ayuda a quien lo necesitaba. Todavía puedo escuchar su linda voz cuando cantaba. Y lo sabroso que se saboreaba la comida. Sus chistes me  hacían reír tanto. Era mi comediante favorita. Es triste saber que nunca mas la podré ver en persona, pero siempre estará en mi corazon, porque ella es una de esas pocas personas que dejan una huella en el alma que nunca se borra. Gracias por el cariño que me brindo a mi y a mi familia. Hasta el día que nos volvamos a ver mi Doña Laura siga cantando con los angeles. 
P.s. Extrañare sus mensajes. 
Con amor, Alma, Gil, Aly y Nate 

Mami Yaya the strongest woman we all knew. We will all miss you dearly. Your unforgettable laugh is what I’ll cherish forever. You had so much love for everybody around you. We will all miss your stories and your presence that truly lit up any room. I will cherish all the memories we shared, your amazing cooking and beautiful voice. I promise to keep your memory alive and make sure Jasiah remembers you. May you rest in peace Mami Yaya, I love you!

Mamita- 
No tengo palabras para esplicar este gran vacío que siento. Gracias mamá por todos tus esfuerzos y sacrificios para sacarnos a mi y a la china adelante. Tu fuiste madre y padre  para nosotros y nos diste una vida hermosa llena de amor y felicidad.  Yo se como sufriste en esta vida mama y lo siento mucho. Eres y siempre serás la mujer más fuerte/valiente en esta vida.  Mi madre no le temía a nada Y te agradezco por todo mi reina. Mami extraño tu voz, Tuz historias, escuchándote cantar por la casa y por teléfono., Tus mensajitos chistoso que me mandabas en texto, Tus consejos,  y tu gran amor y cariño que siempre me demonstrate. También mirando películas  juntas porque como te gustaba mirar películas. Nuestras vagancias al casino, a comer, a Julián y muchas cosas más. Hay mami tú no nomas eras my madre y padre… eras mi mejor amiga y mi vida mamá.  Como me ases falta siento el alma partida en dos. Te has llevado una parte de mi corazón y en realidad no se cómo seguir adelante sin ti.  Yo se que este vacío nunca se me va a quitar pero tendré que aprender a vivir con el. Yo se que siempre vas a estar a mi lado mami y espero que estes descansando en paz a lado de todos nuestros seres queridos. Dios te llamo y ahora tiene el mejor angelito en el cielo y seguro le estás cantándo canciones a él. Mamita te quiero con toda mi alma y siempre vas estar en mi corazón. Tu papa Jasiah te adora mami y le doy gracias a dios que tuvo la oportunidad de compartir casi 5 años contigo porque son recuerdos  de su mami yaya que el siempre va a recordar.  I love you mami tu hija Vero ❤️

Amiga Laurita, se despidio de mi y de mi familia desde el hospital. Eternamente agradecida cuando usted le canto a mi mami. Ahora esta alegrando a todos los angeles en el cielo, Y le dije que la quiero mucho. Me dijero a sus dos hijitas, Laura y Veronica, comprendo ese vacio que nunca se llena. Los dias pasan, los años y no hay consuelo.
Atte. Familia Pingel

My grandma was literally my best friend for half of my life before I became a teenager and thought I was to cool to have my grandma as my best friend lol she spoiled me and loved me unconditionally. Our times together were memories I cherished forever, she knew how to have a tone of fun and taught me how to explore and be adventurous and a bit of a risk taker. I’m convinced she was the best grandma any boy could ever ask for. When she took me to Mexico with her to visit the rest of our family I kept on asking for a swimming pool so her and my family built me one out of cement, god really blessed me with my Mami Yaya. I wish I had more time with her, I wish I took more time to go visit her as an adult. I wish I took more time to talk over the phone with her. Now I can only pray to god and try and talk to her spiritually in hopes that she can hear me. I love you so much Mami Yaya rest in paradise I know only god knows why he took you from us and now you know, and I know you’re an angel and god received another angel in heaven.

How blessed I am that you had the opportunity to see your first Grandchild Jasiah until he was almost 5. You where becoming his best friend like you where mine ever time he saw you he was excited and you always tried your hardest to play and spend time with him even if you where in pain.

I remember this we where at Peras house in Venice

Just another cool adventure with my Mami Yaya

Una gran madre y padre para sus hijas
Una excelente amiga y la queremos mucho 
Doña Laura   que descanse con dios
Siempre estarás en nuestros corazones

This bond is an unbroken bond that have withold time. Now this bond will forever have the memories that they created. Blood has nothing to do when the bond is sister bond. To all affect in this immensible pain, my condolences as well. Laura... thank you to have given everything in life to those near you and away from you. Thank you for teaching me to laugh and cherish life. My mom will be fine. My sisters and I can promise you. Your angel now, next to your mom Mama Chica and your siblings. To my cousins, you are not alone. 
Love you guys❤️ 
love you aunt Laura❤️
Laura te quiero mucho❤️

Mami yaya,

I love you grandma! You truly were a special woman. You may have passed on, but your memories will always live within us. Thank you for your sacrifices, your care and concern, your love and everything that you have done for us. I will miss hearing your laugh, and singing more than anything in this world. I will miss all of your cooking, and all of your stories. You were always so full of life and the funniest person. You had the biggest, best personality, and were so loved by so many. We are so blessed to have had you in our lives and now as a guardian angel. I love you more than I can write into words. You took a piece of my heart with you. Rest in peace Mami. Until we meet again 🤍

Mami yaya, I will miss you! Your beautiful soul will be missed. Thank you for all your laughs. You’re a blessing to my family. Thank you for always-always welcoming me. You brought so much happiness to all of us, especially Jasiah, he would tell me stories about you, with a sparkle in his  eyes he would tell me how you would play games and  how you would sing with him. We were all blessed with you❤️ May you rest in peace. ❤️ 🕊️🕊️🕊️Abela 💞

God gives you family in many ways. The one you’re born into and the one you’re destined for. These two young courageous women met each other in the 1970’s and became each other’s partners in crime. And out of that a life long friendship/ family that shared in joy, laughter and support. Tia Laura we love you and will always miss your one of a kind laugh. Our memories with you are endless and will never be forgotten.

To my mami yaya,

We all love and miss you sooo much mami yaya! I will forever be grateful for all the movies and shows we watched together. The moments where I saw how happy you were to show everyone a funny moment. How happy you were to show me one of your funny videos you found. The one in a kind laughter that I will forever cherish. I will miss your singing and your dancing. The amazing food you cooked for all of us, the cooking lessons that came with it, and the best grocery trips I ever had. I know you will always be watching over us and I promise to always live life singing and laughing just like you did!  

Love you so much mami yaya!

When it was said that I was gonna meet this wonderful lady (circa. 1999) I was nervous. Little did I know what a beautiful and welcoming soul she was. Always greeting me with a smile and opened arms. It was and is an honor to have shared over two decades of love and laughter with whom we all endearly called “Mami Yaya”. 
‘Til we meet again, but next time, we’ll share Coronas!

Mami Yaya, 
The best grandma anyone could ask for. You are always so happy and always dancing. You gave/taught me to show love for all the pets we have had at a young age. Thank you for always being there for me growing up. I miss you so much and I know London misses you so much too. Listening to your voicemails and looking back at videos of you singing, I looked forward to your calls every year on my birthday to hear you sing Las Mañanitas. If only god told me this year would be the last year that my mom and I called you and sang it to you on your birthday, I cherish that memory even more. Words can’t describe the sadness I feel and everything I wish I could tell you.I pray your are in peace. I know you will always be with us, See you soon. Te quiero muchísimo Mami.

OBITUARY

Laura Jimenez Poixtan

16 August, 1954 – 30 August, 2023

Miller Jones Menifee Memorial Park & Mortuary

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