Birth date: Jul 18, 1932 Death date: May 21, 2006
Federico Monis Maala, 73, of Gresham, OR passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2006 in Greshem. He is survived by his wife, Colleen of New Milford, N.J; daughter, Jennifer Maala, son Matthew Maala and twins Eric and Erin Maala, al Read Obituary
Of course, the sentiments and emotions that I wrote earlier are meant to be from Tree, Tim, Christie, Bethany and Christopher as well. Together, we are united in our sympathies for the entire family, prayers on your behalf and fond memories of growing upi together. Hugs and blessings from the East Coast.##imported-begin##Tom Garvin and Family##imported-end##
Federico, you will be MISSED for those times we remember that brought happiness to our lives. The kids, California and Washington trips, Christmas celebrations,times shared with family and many happy moments through the years. I just thought of a song that is one of my favorites , a portion of the lyrics below seem appropriate at this sad time. We will ALWAYS keep you, Federico, in our hearts, watch our videos (which would be much too difficult to do at this time) and we have our pictures too. We can find many wonderful memories to cherish from our life with you...THOSE are the ones we will hold close. THOSE are the ones we LOVED about you. We pray for PEACE in your passing, that you will rest in the comfort of the Lord. It is NEVER GOODBYE, for I believe memories always keep a person alive all around us, all of our lives. Our prayers are with everyone there, our love sent many miles away. We cry, as you all cry today and tomorrow. xox God's Blessings. Colleen, Jen, Matt, Erin and Eric
A portion of the lyrics to "I'll Be Seeing You", dedicated to FEDERICO...
I'll be seeing you;
In all the old, familiar places;
That this heart of mine embraces;
All day through.
In that small cafe;
The park across the way;
The children's carousel;
The chestnut tree;
The wishing well.
I'll be seeing you in ev'ry lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way.
Iniibig kita
WE LOVE YOU xox
##imported-begin##Colleen Maala##imported-end##
For all of us, death is a part of life and for each of us, our last breath on earth is not the end. Eternal life is this, to know the Lord Jesus Christ.
'Sadly' for Federico, all of his thoughts, all of his challenges, all of his regrets, all of his ambitions have come to an end. He is no longer restless on earth there are no more choices to be made. For we that remain, we still have the choice as to how we will live out the remainder of our days.
I am absolutely certain that Federico always loved his family and desired only the best, as he understood it, for them. Though at times our attitudes and actions were very different, our motives were the same. I choose to continue to spend my remaining days caring for those around me. The best way to honor his life is to continue to take care of his loved ones in his absence.
I offer Federico and all his loved ones to the care of the Perfect One.
May 'bad' memories disappesr, pleasant ones remain, scars be removed and life be lived in the present not in the past.
May God's peace be our experience. He is the Way the Truth and the Life! Peace!##imported-begin##Tom Garvin##imported-end##
