To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

 Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
 Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
 That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
 God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

 It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

 God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not  be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Ruben, our sincere condolences..your dad is now your guardian angel and will watch over you, just  like you took care of him till the  end. Stay strong my friend, you did all you could for your daddy.  Our love & blessings to you, Lily & family.

Grandpa, I miss you so much!  I will forever cherish all the moments my family and I were able to spend with you all the way until the end.  We love you unconditionally grandpa, and we will never stop loving you.  You will live on in our hearts forever.  When you passed, you took a piece of each of us with you.  RIP "grampa Ralph"

Our condolences to the Herrera family...especially to Richard and Diana, our dear friends.  We never met Mr. Herrera, however we're sure he was a honorable and proud father.  May he rest in peace, and may his memory live forever.   Leo & Christl Trejo

My condolences to all the Herrera family.  Due to circumstances beyond my control I will not be able to attend.  My prayers are with you all.  

Rosalinda Herrera Zamudio

OBITUARY

Rafael Rodriguez Herrera Jr.

August 22, 1925 – October 26, 2014

Funeraria del Angel Trevino

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