Thank you all for coming.
 As family and  friends we share our happy times and our difficult times.
Mike and David … Mom and Dad couldn't be prouder. I know they thank you and your family for the sacrifices and the commitment you made to them.
Felipe... I can't even begin to tell you, "Thank You", for all you did for them. You didn't have to, but you did. Every day you checked on them, cared for them, made sure that everything was done for them, to keep them home. You were there for me too. 
Mike, David and Felipe, Thank you for all that love.
Rosa, Susie, Leti, Elena and Rochelle... you stayed after Dad died. You gave so much to my Mom. Her "Spa Days," crafts and projects that kept her busy, cards and games, outings and yes... movie days where she had pizza, popcorn and her beloved Pepsi. With all that, you helped her with her daily living. Cooking, cleaning, washing, everything it takes to run a household. Most importantly, You Loved Her. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.


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Mom and Dad were always together. Up until the day Dad passed away. In the last few months... Mom would ask for Dad. So, when she passed, we knew she found him. I'm sure when Dad greeted her, he said," Vieja! I've been  waiting for you!"
But God knew... His timing had to be just right.
"Mom?"... "Have I told you, I love you today?" "In case I didn't" … "love you pretty Lady."
Mom... I miss you. See you soon.

Mom … such a lady. The typical shop till you drop lady.  Shoes for every outfit and accessories to match. A closet full of style. She loved taking care of her family and totally spoiled Dad. She ran an impeccable house and could serve a meal to die for. My kids loved when she'd invite us for dinner. They knew it would be a full course meal with a great dessert.
Mom taught me the importance of family. Do you remember tamale making day!? I don't know how we all fit in Chita's house, but we did. Menudo day at Aunt Mary's and Uncle Brush's. Out to lunch with my Aunties and cousins to celebrate birthdays or just to get together. Who knows how many game and card days we had at cousin Gloria and Oscar's house.
 Tambien con la famila Tello. Tengo recuerdos cuando juntamos detras de la casa de Papa Juan Y Mama Irene, para celebrar los compleanos de uno de los primos. Quien sabe cuantas pinatas rompimos. La musica sonaba alta en la casa de mis abuelos mientras bailamos "El Limbo." Esperando a ver quien puede obtener el mas bajo.
Growing up, Mom was my partner in crime. She'd go to all my sporting events, taking half the team in her car. Any school event, she and Dad were there, be it for me or my brothers. This followed down to her grandchildren. Softball, soccer, track, basketball. She loved her babies. Dad did too. He always offered his advice of how they should've done this or that. Mom would just say"Joooe!"
 Mom, with Dad, had a hand in helping all of us with our children. Babysitting, running them to school or practices. Mom and Dad would do anything for them. 
With time, Mom lost her words. The words became fewer and fewer,  but her smile said it all.
 Mom never complained. She took each day as God gave it. She probably didn't know it, but she taught me much during this time.
 Mom and Dad loved unconditionally. With that love I was born. In that gift, you gave life to my kids and grandchildren. I could not have been blessed any greater.




OBITUARY

Irene Sylvia Tello

March 3, 1936 – March 29, 2019

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