By kiki
Today, 12-2-13, we lost the last of Francisco and Guadalupe (née Melendez) Baltazar children, Magdaleno Baltazar, who was a World War II combat veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart passed away peacefully this morning. Our war hero who saw action in North Africa where he was wounded, was surrounded by his family as he left us to join his parents, Francisco, and Guadalupe, and siblings, Aurelio, Eulalia, and Florentino, in eternal life. And last but not least he will be reunited with his beloved wife of many years, Senovia. Our deepest condolences to Tio’s family and friends…We love you and we’ll miss you, Tio.
Tio Magdaleno called me on Friday afternoon, 11-29-13, and told me that his doctor had stopped by his house that morning and told him that he only had a few days left. He sounded good as we talk for about 5 minutes, but he did say that he was having a hard time breathing. But what do you say to a person who calls you to say a final goodbye? I was lost for words. I called him on Saturday and again I was lost for words, I just couldn’t find the words to say goodbye. After a few minutes we hung up, I knew then that that was going to be the last time I would talk to my beloved Tio….R.I.P
Top row far right: Pops smoking a roll 'em up. Front row far right: Tio Magdaleno
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