Hi my name is Amalya and I’d like to share a few words about my dad.

I’d like to start by sharing that he was so kind and had a huge HUGE heart. He was a humble and very hardworking man Monday through Friday 9-5’er. Loved to come home drink some cold beers and watch soap operas (NOVELAS!) he was awesome like that a good honest family man. Growing up he’d take me to job sites and teach me about construction work, hard work ethics and professionalism. Afterwards He’d take me to the alameda beach get me an ice cream from Mac Donald’s help me collect sea shells and throw me in the ocean EVERYTIME! He was the kind of dad that let me keep the stray animals (cats, dogs, birds OH! rabbits too!!!) help me nurture them and sometimes hide them from mom . As I grew up and began living my own independent life as an adult he never stopped being there for me he’d visit frequently and always bring me nicknacks that he had me in mind when he’d seen them we’d go out to lunches and support local restaurants and small businesses as he understood how important it is to support our community. I know this year was especially hard for him after my mom passed and in that I find some comfort that they’re together again. 

I understand if donations aren’t always an option but I have to ask with humility if that’s the case please send prayers instead. Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to read this and support!