With the re-opening of Disneyland this past weekend just brought up sooooo many feelings. I know if you were still here you would have been in line to get us all tickets to go back. You would have been so excited to go back. The last time we went as a family was Sept 2018. You, Dad, Nate, myself and the kids went in Feb 2020 after that and before everything started to shut down and it was a blast. Wish we could have one more family trip to Disney. Love you Mom!!! ♥️

Starbucks and pedis, our favorite Mother’s Day tradition 

Pismo. Just a few drinks... Going to miss that!

Boat in Oakland Dec 2019... Such a fun and cold night. 

I’m at a loss for words. Nerissa was my mother in law. She was an amazing women and mother. I fell in love and married her daughter Jessica. I couldn’t be more thankful for my new family. There were so many things I wanted to tell her, but I remember every conversation we had. There’s so many moments I wanted to share with her, but I couldn’t forget a single moment we shared. There’s so much love she had for this family. Even though I got the least amount of time being the new guy, I never felt a short supply. Family was the most important thing to her, and now I’ve had to see my new family in so much pain at the loss of Nerissa. I want to see my smiling wife again. I miss her. I want to see my happy, smiling, laughing new family that I love so much. I miss them. I wish I could help but I know I can’t. I wish I could fix it, but no matter how many times I or someone says I’m sorry, it doesn’t help. When I hear I’m sorry I just think to myself “not as sorry as I am.” It doesn’t mean I dislike to hear it because it’s nice to know people care. I just wish saying it did more. I’ve only known Nerissa for a little over two years. I didn’t get all the time with her that others have had. I feel cheated out the years of joy I could have had with my mom. Sometimes I feel that way. Others I remember how much this family means to me, and how I’m going to be here for all of them no matter what. That makes me realize I had just enough time. Just enough to carry on with what she taught me about how important family is. In that way she’s never gone, and I’ll never forget her. It doesn’t make it hurt any less, but it makes us smile to remember her the way she was. Even if it’s only for a little while. I’m sorry for my curse words that I’m definitely saying more frequently, but I’m even more sorry your not here to yell at me for them. I love you mom. I miss you, I’ll never forget you, check in from time to time, and just one more, but not my last, I love you! 

Your son Aaron

This photo is from 2014 when we went to the Star Wars Exhibit in San Jose and got to sit in the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon. One of the bajillion road trips and family trips we all took. Memories we get to cherish... ❤️ Love you Mom!!!

Nerisa to see you smile was the sunshine on anyone’s dark cloud. This memory will forever stay in my heart seeing you be so happy that your baby was having a baby(Layla).  Your so missed by all, especially your grandchildren.

Mom,
I’ve struggled to know what to write as I’ve not been one to express through words how I feel. I’m heartbroken. I’ve listened to many songs that remind me so much of you. I miss coming over and hearing you say “Hi Anak!” I miss your hugs. Thank you for loving me as one of your own. I’ll leave a verse from a song that I replay everyday and until we meet again, I promise to keep my promise to you the last time I spoke to you. 
“I wonder if you’re free right now?
I wonder if you’re happy, are you living out your dreams right now?
I hope the angels are giving you your wings right now 
The hardest thing that I had to sing right now
The best was yet to come 
The good, they die young
Used to the be sun even when it rains
Pain I feel is numb
You'll always be loved
I didn't wanna write this song“

I love you Mom ❤️


Tita Rissa, here we are like siblings. 
You were more than my aunt growing up, you were like a sister to me. 
Like a big sister would, you'd keep all the chocolates and taunted me with silliness. 
Like a big sister would, you always looked after me and protected my childhood journey. 
Now you are my guardian angel and I will always cherish you. 
I will Miss you Tita Rissa 💔😢😪

Isaiah 57:1-2
The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.

Mom, you may have left this world but never my heart. I love you. 

Mom, it’s been 3 weeks and I still don’t have the words. Missing you is the hardest and most painful thing that I’ve ever had to do. I keep replaying so many memories in my head. What I wouldn’t give for just one more hug. I know goodbye isn’t forever, but it sure feels like forever right now. Thank you for raising Jeri and me right, and for always being there to remind us of what’s most important. I wish that you could be here to watch all your grand babies grow up to do amazing things, but I know you’ll be watching. They miss you so much. I promise we will take care of each other and keep your memory alive. Give Nanay a hug for me and save me a spot. I love you so much ❤️

I am so sorry to hear of your passing. I just found out today Nerissa. Someone text me to let me know.. I am so sorry to the Family, Jerry and your daughters. My condolences to you all. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Rissa. My wife,love,best friend ,soulmate. I will forever hold you in my heart. We spent 37 beautiful years together, we raised two beautiful successful daughters. We shared many great times and adventures together. Though it wasn’t always easy, you always seen the light at the end of the tunnel and were the strong one for both of us. I miss you so much.....I love you....until we are together again.... Rest In Peace.

Mom... You were the glue that held our family together. You always said family will come first and we will stick by each other no matter what. You were mine and Ate’s hero, a woman who motivated us to be great. We will keep making you proud. This is not good-bye, only see you later because one day we will be reunited. I love and miss you Mom!!! ❤️🌹

Dear Tita Rissa, 

I will never forget the times you stayed with us in Rowland Heights.  I would watch you in awe while you put your make-up on and asked you a million questions.  I would tell you how strict my dad was and you would say you're lucky you don't have the other brothers as your dad! Lol!! You always had a smile on your face and the best, sunny disposition I knew that no one could ever ruin.  

The last time I texted you, I asked you where could I get reservations for the Disney Parade and you ended with "have a good day dear."  Although, we didn't get a chance to meet in Disneyland I'll save you a spot and I'll tell Mickey you said hi, dear! Love and miss you Tita Rissa.

You're niece,
Haidee 

Hi Aunt Rissa,
I have been trying to write this for a few days to find a way to say goodbye but it still doesn’t seem like you are really gone. I keep thinking I am going to go to your house and you won’t be there because you had to work but you will be back soon. You were always there when I needed you. When I was a kid you and Uncle Jerry were always two people who I knew that no matter what happened would always be there for me and Cody. Even after my mom got sick, I knew if I lost her you would help me pick up the pieces because you always had a way of making things seem better. The same memory keeps popping up in my head over and over again of when I was a kid at your house on Sparks and I broke a glass dish you had sitting on an end table. I was scared of how mad you would be so I hid, but when you found me all you cared about was if I was okay. You were always so concerned about how everyone else was doing and making sure that everyone else was having fun. I wish we could have just one more party at your house and you would be the loudest person there and the first to fall asleep after chasing your grandkids all over trying to wipe their faces after they ate. You are going to be missed more than you will ever know but now you can rest and let us take care of each other for a while. 

We love you Aunt Rissa.


Nerissa was like a mother to me. She immediately welcomed me with open arms and accepted me as one of her own. My heart is broken that you are no longer with us. Your amazing daughters are who they are because of the wonderful  job you and dad did raising them. My heart breaks knowing you will not be there to watch your grand babies grow but I know in my heart of hearts you’ll be guiding all of them from the other side. Where you are is a wonderful and beautiful place filled with bliss and pure love, and I cannot wait for us to meet again. You were dads best friend, your daughters inspiration, and your grandchildren’s world, heck, you were everybody’s world. Everything we did, we did for you. You were the queen of the castle, and now heaven has a new queen. You will deeply be missed and I am eternally grateful for the acceptance and love you poured into me. Rest in paradise mom 💔

Nerissa was my nephew Jerry's wife, and although we haven't seen each other much in the last few years she always greeted me with a hug and a smile. She was a loving, caring woman and has left a huge hole in this family that will never be filled. May she rest in peace and her memory be a blessing to the family.🙏

Tita Rissa, I am still in disbelief because I can still hear your voice call me Totoy since a kid, and my dad  Kuya just as you did the day we took this picture. 

I will miss your contagious smile, your big hugs, your nosey interrogating relationship questions, you smacking my arm when I mess with you, your loud comments, reactions, and memorable laugh that the whole room can hear. 

You will always have a special place in my heart as my Tita Rissa! Rest In Peace Tita, We Love and miss you!  Until we meet again... 

Forever in our hearts Nerisa we love you. 
Memories dear to us is this picture 
Family forever

Sister Rissa you were a wonderful friend and Sister I can’t believe you are gone . We had some good times together when you met my little brother Jerry and all the years we had you here on earth ..Your Nephew Kasey and brother in law Ric & Me will miss you everyday.. Love you Sis Rissa .. ❤️❤️

My dearest Nerisa, 
There isn’t enough words to express how much I appreciated you from day one when we meet for the first time. You excepted this crazy huge family when you except our son Nathan!! Boy you probably wanted to tell Jeri what is wrong with her getting involved with this man that had an enormous huge family? But you didn’t instead you opened up your arena n most of all your heart n WELCOMED us in. For this I will forever hold you in my heart. Don’t you worry about our grandchildren they still have Abuelita to keep them in line.  Nerisa I’m not going to say goodbye instead I’m going to tell you until we meet again n we can pour other glass of ,Stella Black”. I will pray for the gates of haven to open wide as you begin your journey into heaven.  💔 
Rosalinda

Rissa, my heart is breaking. I was there the day you got engaged to my brother 36 years ago. I wish I could have been there for you the day you left us. You were more than a sister n law you were my sister.  I know you are not going to be here physically but you are still here to talk to. I'm going to miss our drinking dates, our rides to Street Vibs and our date nights. I will remember you forever. Until we meet again. Fly high with the angels 💓 love you
Your sister Dawn

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Nerissa Villabroza Sparks

6 septiembre, 1959 – 22 diciembre, 2020

Lakewood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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