GRUNNAGLE-AMENT-NELSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
(FD304/CR81)
Tribute Wall
Plant a tree in memory of Lidia
An environmentally friendly option
Loading...
R
Ritahcecil@gmail.com lit a candle
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/v2/candles/candle_pearl.png
Dear Gaggi,
It always warmed my heart to see you on our visits with Maria. You and your family embody the true meaning of love, acceptance and compassion. Rest peacefully knowing that your legacy continues in those you helped form and affect. Your presence and person will be sincerely missed, while your spirit lives on.
Much love-Rita, Bill and Emma (Emmita) Cecil
R
Raquel Ortiz lit a candle
Monday, April 27, 2020
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle9.png
I miss you tatty :(
I’m not that great at saying things. To me you worn’t just a grandma but a second mother to me. You, mommy and papi raised me and Rebecca in our childhood with Lots of love. Even though our parents were living separate I was never lonely because the three of you were there for us even daddy though I’m sad to say I don’t remember a lot of childhood memories with daddy just some. Most of them were with you,papi and mommy.
When mommy passed I was and still am really sad but, knowing you were there gave me the strength to not be to sad, something like that I’m not sure how to put it to words. But seeing you leave made me twice as sad. But I know I’ll be fine. Even though you and mommy are not here physical you both are here spiritually watching over us all.
A
Amy Barker posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Rest In Peace, Gaggy! I have many wonderful memories of laughing with you and Maria! Your heart and zest for life will never be forgotten. My love and prayers to your family. ❤️
j
juan carlos escobar posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Dear Tia Lidia, I will always remember your smile, and that special laugh of yours! A memory I have of you with my mom Lilia Escobar, other sisters, and family members was when you all were playing burro (card game). You each had a fun time, while enjoying a few beverages. I distinctly remember my daughter Heath Marie (believe she was 12 or so) looking puzzled at me and asking "why are they all fighting?". Well I had to explain to her that you all were not fighting, that you are "Cubans and that's how they talk". I made sure she knew she didn't freak out by saying she was only 1/2 Cuban. This memory will always make me smile, you laugh and love always remembered! I love you Tia
S
Shellita posted a condolence
Sunday, April 26, 2020
My Gaggy. Te Quiero. I will miss my sidekick and partner in shopping. Your teaching me songs in Spanish. I know one day we will see each other again. In the meantime visit me in my dreams. Love, “The Jewel”
M
Maria Callan lit a candle
Sunday, April 26, 2020
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle2.png
Dear Mami,
I light a special candle for you. May you Rest In Peace watching over us. You will live forever in my heart!
M
Maria Callan uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, April 26, 2020
/public-file/2330/Ultra/2d3583d1-7e1d-4312-93ef-284ee614d24a.jpeg
/public-file/2331/Ultra/06cd3d2b-1f1d-4d7c-9c73-cb9c447d0499.jpeg
/public-file/2332/Ultra/f7b35a9e-c719-439e-87e3-55b3f79569bc.jpeg
/public-file/2333/Ultra/17a085b3-1777-4502-aca8-a2ad0713c0ca.jpeg
+ 3
Dear Gaggy,
Thank you for all that you’ve been to me, my Mami, my best friend. Your life gave me life.
I could always count on your unconditional love and understanding. You are a strong woman. I’ve always admired the way you were able to survive the deaths of Papi, Wilfred and Cary. I don’t even want to imagine the pain and sorrow you were feeling. My heart is broken. I miss you so much!
You and Papi are my heroes! In 1966 the two of you decided to leave Cuba, leaving family and friends behind not knowing when or if you would see them again, to give your children a better life in the United States. Thank you! You accomplished the “American Dream” without freebies or handouts, just hard work! I miss holding you!
Mami, you are the only person I know who has actually won a car playing Bingo at an Indian Casino! I loved taking you to Vegas! I remember taking you, Tia Ofelia and Tia Onelia to play Bingo at San Manuel, the three of you always had so much fun laughing and picking on one another, as siblings often do. I will miss hugging you!
Thank you for giving me a childhood full of family gatherings with the Tias and Primos, playing Burro, going to the Holquinero Club, taking me shopping in Huntington Park, Downey and Cerritos Mall and of course teaching me right from wrong. I remember sitting at the kitchen table helping you and Papi with receipts and paper work for the apartments. Thank for shaping my future!
Thank you for having more confidence in me than I had in myself. You told me I was ready to take the drivers test, when I kept on telling you I wasn’t. You drove me to the DMV, I was so nervous with sweaty hands, you were right, passed. Thank you for giving me the 1969 hard top Mustang.
Wish I still had it today!
From Cuba to Paicines, without hesitation, you, Shelly “The Jewel”and I left Camarillo and moved to the Ranch in Paicines. I consider myself fortunate to have had you living with me since Papi passed in 2002. You helped me raise Alexis and Chris. I thank God for such a wonderful gift.
You leave behind 4 grandchildren who absolutely adore you! You are loved and admired by your sisters, brother, nephews, nieces and dear friends.
I know you are in a better place. You will forever live in my heart! Te quiero mucho!



A
Alexis uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, April 25, 2020
/public-file/2327/Ultra/1a15bf41-35ac-43d9-98f3-8eee352838f8.jpeg
/public-file/2328/Ultra/0bab8155-57ae-4f3a-be9e-edb7e16f1109.jpeg
/public-file/2329/Ultra/a21746df-8173-4fa0-a8f3-c4fb28cbf4da.jpeg
Gaggy will be so very missed. She meant so much to me and my family. Te quiero mi vida, besitos para ti.
D
Debbie Rodrigues lit a candle
Saturday, April 25, 2020
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle.png
D
Debbie Rodrigues posted a condolence
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Maria and Shelly... I'm so sorry for the loss of Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers
M
The family of Lidia Esther Mendez uploaded a photo
Saturday, April 25, 2020
/tribute-images/1491/Ultra/Lidia-Mendez.png
Please wait
M
Maria.A.Callan uploaded photo(s)
Friday, April 24, 2020
/public-file/2323/Ultra/38e50c71-3776-4757-a843-f6a53e736de9.jpeg
Milton Callan uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, April 23, 2020
/public-file/2317/Ultra/09da0989-372e-4a49-ab73-f96c78b91b12.jpg
/public-file/2318/Ultra/1ce32e5a-2e82-4d93-aacf-8308fceb739c.jpg
/public-file/2319/Ultra/87d3a4ba-2f0a-4215-a1ee-0e056ff3c08c.jpg
/public-file/2320/Ultra/c7309a89-c593-4e58-9c4a-7dcfcc9b3744.jpg
+ 2
Gaggy was a very special member of our family and we love her very much. Thank you for giving us so much joy and love. Rest in Peace dear Gaggy.
870 San Benito Street | Hollister, California | 95023
Phone: (831) 637-3757 | Fax: (831) 637-8959 | Email: Grunnagles@gmail.com
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9 AM to 2 PM
On Call Service 24/7
