Oscar Arevalo Funeral Services

"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose." - Helen Keller

Oscar was a father, a son, a brother, a friend who was called too soon. Five years ago Oscar survived a gunshot wound to the head that changed his life forever. In recent years he fought hard for his recovery without ever giving up. Mia, his princess as he called her, his seven year old daughter was the reason he often found a way to overcome every obstacle he encountered. If you knew him before the "incident" you know two versions of him, the before and after. He had a gentle, sweet, funny, charismatic, loving, energetic, and bold soul. Although the new version of him was confusing, often times exhausting and difficult to handle, deep down his essence remained intact. If you had the privilege of knowing him, chances are he gave you a nickname, called you by your middle name, or found your ick and made fun of it until you couldn't take it anymore. He never complained and did not question life out loud, on the contrary, in his words: "I'm still here, I survived even with 3/4 of a brain." Yes, those sayings, "I said what I said" or "it's called facts." The infinite memories will live on.

On March 23rd, Oscar passed away unexpectedly. We will never understand God's will but we will have to accept it. As the family struggles with grief and the unexpected decisions that must be made, they were very fortunate to have so many people reach out and offer help. It is difficult to coordinate and decide what is needed and that is why monetary help never hurts. If you want to help ease the burden of financial expenses that come with such emotional loss, this may be the easiest way. Again, thank you to everyone who's reached out, checked on the family and asked about Mia, know that you are greatly appreciated. All is left is to ask for peace, guidance and strenght for the never ending job to make sure Mia knows her daddy loved her tirelessly.

R.I.P Our real life Superman!

“You Will Be Different, Sometimes You’ll Feel Like An Outcast, But You’ll Never Be Alone.” -Superman Returns 2006

"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose." - Helen Keller

Oscar era un padre, un hijo, un hermano, un amigo al que nos dejo demasiado pronto. Hace cinco años Oscar sobrevivió a una herida de bala en la cabeza que cambió su vida para siempre. En los últimos años luchó duro por su recuperación sin darse nunca por vencido. Mía, su princesa como él la llamaba, su hija de siete años era la razón por que encontraba la manera de superar cada obstáculo que encontraba. Si lo conocías antes del "incidente", conoces dos versiones de él, el antes y el después. Tenía un alma gentil, dulce, divertida, carismática, cariñosa, enérgica y audaz. Aunque la nueva versión de él era confusa, muchas veces agotadora y difícil de manejar, en el fondo su esencia permanecía intacta. Si tuviste el privilegio de conocerlo, es probable que te haya puesto un apodo, te haya llamado por tu segundo nombre o haya encontrado tu ick y se haya burlado de él hasta que no puedas soportarlo más. Nunca se quejó ni cuestionó la vida en voz alta, al contrario, según sus palabras: "Aún estoy aquí, sobreviví incluso con 3/4 de cerebro". Sí, esos dichos, "dije lo que dije" o "se llama hechos". Los infinitos recuerdos vivirán.

El 23 de marzo Oscar fallecio repentinamente. Nunca entenderemos la voluntad de Dios pero tendremos que aceptarla. Mientras la familia lucha contra el dolor y las decisiones inesperadas que deben tomarse, fueron muy afortunados de contar con tanta gente que se acercó y ofreció ayuda. Es difícil coordinar y decidir qué se necesita y por eso la ayuda monetaria nunca está de más. Si desea ayudar a aliviar la carga de los gastos financieros que conlleva dicha pérdida emocional, esta puede ser la forma más sencilla. Nuevamente, gracias a todos los que se acercaron, consultaron a la familia y preguntaron por Mia, sepan que son muy apreciados. Todo lo que queda es pedir paz, orientación y fuerza para guiarnos al trabajo interminable para asegurarse de que Mia sepa que su papá la amaba incansablemente.

¡QEPD nuestro Superman de la vida real!

“You Will Be Different, Sometimes You’ll Feel Like An Outcast, But You’ll Never Be Alone.” -Superman Returns 2006