Bobandmarley Friel
Tio, my memories of you will always be full of joy and laughter. You have always believed in each one of us as our uncle. I honor you with all my heart for your incredible faithful love for us. You were always a compassionate, affectionate, and gentle-hearted man. You and your beloved sister Loli (our mom) shared that same spirit of tenderness for each other, and with each of us. Thank you for all that you did for us (your Pérez nieces and nephews and our mom and dad) to enrich our lives, and help us to acculturate to our community in Portland, when we emigrated to the United States. Our lives were forever changed, and we are grateful you were a big part of walking through that journey with us, and you continued to be a big part of our lives as we grew into adulthood. We are truly blessed and proud to call you our uncle. Until we meet again in glory Tio, hasta luego. Te quiero con todo mi corazón, Marléne.