My Tio Isaac...

He was a great man! He was a man that was funny and caring and very family oriented. I can remember many nights sleeping over with my cousins. I always loved being in their home. I felt safe and I felt love and I felt family. I can remember my Tio always watching sports with my cousins Andy and Freddy. Me and my cousins (the girls) use to get upset because they would hog the TV on their sports days.

I remember my Tio Isaac was a funny man. He loved cartoons and would copy bugs bunny and make us laugh. He was a good father and I don't even remember him getting mad at all. He treated my Tia like a queen that she deserved. They were both such a nice and loving couple. They had fun together. I remember they would go out on the weekend and come home laughing and you know they had a good time.

I can still look back and smile and remember my Tio always kept his boots clean and you didn't even think twice about touching his sun glasses. He wouldn't get mad if you did, he would just joke around and tell you don't touch them and smile. My Tio was a family man. Always playing with his children in the back yard (Volley Ball) and games.

One thing I remember too is that my Tio Isaac always took good care of his teeth. Always was rinsing and kept his tooth brush by the kitchen sink and would brush right after he ate. He had a beautiful smile and I know he still has that smile, the ony difference now is that Jesus is sharing it with him and we get the beautiful memories.

God took Tio Isaac from us but his memories will live in our hearts forever. He was a great man and there should be more men like him. He was married to one woman (My Tia Franie) for over 50 years. That should tell you what kind of man he was. I know all my cousins and familia are hurting right now and we may be far from you all, but we are mourning our Tio too, and we know one day we all will see one another again.

May God help you all to find comfort in his Peace and help you to keep the memories alive in your hearts and one day you will think about your Dad and smile, but until then just know that I am sharing your tears with you.

I love you all. Your Cousin Marina in Modesto. I wish I were there with you all.

God be with all of us and grant us peace and love for one another.

Your Cousins: Marina & Ruben Franco - Javi (Dave), Tury, Ruben Jr. and lil Emma Castillo - December 13, 2007