I was fortunate to get to know daddy Romie for close to 3 years. He always made me feel welcome in his home and we shared some great times. He was always happiest when he was with his family and even happier when he was dancing with his family! He had a fantastic memory as he always remembered everything. I was saddened when I heard of his passing and I pray he has found a nice resting place. He will always be missed.
I Love You Sir! We'll be OK here, and we'll take good care of Mom. I miss your quiet yet reassuring presence, your gentle smile, your voice, the smell of Old Spice, your cooking, the sound you make when you eat (I do that too), your humor, but most of all - the way you always made me feel loved - no matter what.
I don't know exactly what heaven holds, but I can certainly imagine our reunion, ... and can see us just sitting together,, ... or maybe playing tennis or ping-pong again, ...or cheering for our SF Bay Area sports teams, ... or dancing with our wives, ...or playing Mahjong with the girls (Asia Celestial Sison & Megan Celestial)...
Rest in peace, my beloved Sir. I grieve greatly, but am comforted by the knowledge and certainty that comes from our Blessed Hope, which we hold on to dearly, expectantly, gratefully - What a blessing we have! , ...made possible only by the ultimate sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross. Praise God! I will see you again!
Until then, I will hold on to our precious memories, ... and I will be strong, .. and I will always try to be a kind, loving, patient, and faithful man, ... and I will always give it my best effort, ...and I will be your legacy - all this, through God's abounding and infinite Grace, which makes all things possible.
Sail on, my Dear Captain! Sail Away! ...Aye aye Sir! Fair winds and following seas.
Our deepest sympathy to you Royce, your Mom Rowena, your daughters Asia & Megan, his 2 siblings & all the rest of his loved ones he left behind. May he rest in peace. I wish I could hug you all. Will be praying for your family's strength during this very difficult time, & the repose of his soul. Take care & be safe. Love to you all from the Medina-Cruz family: Bong, Itchang, his Godson Alden, Janelle, & Minelle.