Hello family and friends, as always we are not ready for situations like this. Nobody ever expects to make the decisions my siblings and I had to make. Our dad had a stroke on December 14th, and the doctors told us that this time he would not be the independent person we know. As many of you remember, our dad was an adventurous person. He loved to see new things, experience new  places and to try new food. 

Our dad was the type of person that after working a 12 hour night, he would get home and tell us to get ready because we were going on an adventure. Our dad was a humble, adventurous person and always taught us to care and love the people around us. Everything he did, he did it with love. Many of our family members are witnesses to his kind and loving spirit. Although his last years were hard on him, he always loved his family.

Our dad passed on December 24th, and will forever spend Christmas with us.  The peace we have is that he will be with his mom, friends and pets we loved. We are devastated that he is not going to be with us any more, and we also recognize that our dad would want to continue exploring and living his best life in another dimension. He will always be with us in heart and spirit. We want everyone to remember the adventures, the barbecue ribs, the camping trips, the trips to Tijuana, the help he gave you when you needed it. We have gained another angel to watch over us now.

Our dad's last wish was to be buried next to his mom. Please help us in fulfilling this wish. Thank you for your generosity and support during this tough time. We hope you all have happy holidays. 

-Family Gurrola