Be of good cheer about death and know this as a truth
--that no evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death.
This memorial website was created to remember
Our Dearest and Beloved
Marlene Lazo Quiambao
who was born in the Philippines on May 27, 195
and passed away on May 2, 2007.
You will live forever in our memories and hearts.
"Although it's difficult today to see
beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help
comfort you tomorrow."
Marlene Lazo Quiambao
A Loving Mother
A Wonderful Wife
A Thoughtful Sister
An Awesome Grandmother
A Caring Friend
" I'm Free "
Don't grieve for me,
for now I'm free, I'm following
the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when
I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace
at the close of day.
A friendship shared,
a laugh, a kiss,
ahh yes these things I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you sunshine
of tomorrow.
My life's been full,
I savored much, good friends,
good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now.
He had set me free......
"When Tomorrow Starts Without Me"
When tomorrow starts without me
And I am not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you would not cry
The way you did today.
While thinking of the many things
We did not get to say.
I know how much you love me
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me
I know you will miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand.
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above.
And that I would have to leave behind,
All those whom I loved dearly.
But when I walked through heavens gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me
From His great golden throne.
He said " This is eternity,
and all I promised you."
Today for life on earth has past
But here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
For today will always last,
And since each days the same way,
There is no longing for the past.
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Do not think were far apart.
For every time you think of me,
I am right there in your Heart
2 Timothy 4:7
" I have fought a good fight,
I have finished the race,
I have kept the faith"
A Mother's Love
A Mother’s love is like an island
in life’s ocean vast and wide.
A peaceful, quiet shelter
from the restless, rising tide.
A Mother’s love is like a fortress,
and we seek protection there
when the waves of tribulation
seem to drown us in despair.
A Mother’s love is like a tower
rising far above the crowd.
And her smile is like the sunshine
breaking through a threatening cloud.
A Mother’s love is like a beacon
burning bright with faith and prayer.
And through the changing scenes of life
we can find a haven there.
For a Mother’s love is fashioned
after Gods enduring love.
It is endless and unfailing,
like the love of Him above.
For God knew in his great wisdom,
that he couldn’t be everywhere.
So he put his little children
in a loving Mother’s care.
As soft as the brush of an Angels wings,
as sweet as an Angels song,
as warm as the heart of a faithful friend,
and just as caring and strong.
As nurturing and life giving,
as the mighty rivers that flow,
these are the ways of a Mother’s love
that bless her children so.
I MISS YOU MAMA
I miss the warmth of your gentle hug and the love I felt when my arms were wrapped around you. I miss seeing your beautiful smile and the sound of your voice saying my name. I miss hearing you say, “I love you,” and me saying, “I love you” in return.
I miss saying “Mom” out loud. I miss not being able to find that special card for you, and then having found it, writing “To Mom” on it for yet another cherished Mother’s Day.
I miss your words of wisdom and our family without you in it. I miss the look in your eyes that traveled straight to my heart. I miss the gift of you in the life I have embraced from the day I was born. I miss YOU Mom!
I miss having you share the feelings that linger deep within my soul; there is emptiness there where you once were. I miss you saying…”this is my daughter” and the look of pride you held with each word spoken.
I said goodbye to the part of me that held you and said, “You can go now” on that painful day!
And then, in the Grace of that moment.... I close my eyes and feel the warmth of your gentle hug once more and envision wrapping my arms around you. I see your smile as you say my name. I realize that if I could just go back into my precious memories of you I would find your treasured words of wisdom in a special place deep in my heart.
And then an overwhelming sense of peace and love surrounds me…because I suddenly realize that you already know and understand each feeling I hold within my soul before I feel it!
The part of me that let you go was the part of me that knew you would be the Angel who watched over me; that believed there truly was a God and that one day I would walk toward your wide open arms and hear you say, “This is my daughter; I love you; you can come now”!
And in the peace of that moment, angels flutter their wings and leave me…. knowing that I understand…. I am okay! You are with me in my heart!
I Love You Mama!
I knew it would be the last time I held you for the rest of my life
You were so sick, in so much pain
That is no life
I know you were afraid to die
I hope you have found comfort
Do you remember how I held your hand and lay my head on your shoulder
Even at that moment I couldn't imagine life without you
People talk about broken hearts in songs or movies
Until that moment I had never known a true broken heart
Over and over I thought "How can I live without you?"
I watched you live, I watch you die
Every day I look up at the sky
I know you're waiting for me
I miss you Mama!
"Love Never Disappear"
"Love never disappears for death is a non-event.
I have merely retired to the room next door.
You and I are the same; what we were for each other, we still are.
Speak to me as you always have, do not use a different tone,
do not be sad. Continue to laugh at what made us laugh.
Smile and think of me.
Life means what it has always meant.
The link is not severed.
Why should I be out of your soul if I am out of your sight?
I will wait for you, I am not here, but just on the other side of this path.
You see, all is well."
I am not dying, not anymore than any of us
are at any moment. We run, hopefully as fast as we can,
and then everyone must stop.
We can only choose how we handle the race.
The Death of Our Beloved
Marlene Lazo Quiambao
was devastating and very
emotional for our family.
The Loving and Joyous memories of her
will sustain us in the days to come
and we will find healing
in God's tender embrace, and
in knowing others remembered and cared.
We sincerely thank you
for your kind expression of sympathy
and for keeping us
in your thoughts and prayers.
Love whom you hold dear...
Precious is the time you share....
Do not wait for tomorrow...
For tomorrow may not be...
I Think Of You
I think of you so often, You're on my mind each day.
It's only been a short time since death took you away.
I wonder how I'll go on without you here with me.
Yet I find comfort in knowing you are whole & free.
I catch myself throughout the day wanting to call you on the phone.
When I remember you are gone I feel so empty & alone.
I ponder all the times we shared; for brief moments I'm with you.
Then swiftly I come back to now & the pain comes crashing through.
You really were quite special-so strong & very brave.
It never ceased to amaze me how much you truely gave.
You held nothing back from anyone, you loved with heart & soul.
You were always there to turn to & you made our family whole.
You really were a worker from dawn to setting sun.
You were a fine example of the woman in Proverbs thirty one.
So often you shared kind words with a smile on your face.
Most times when I was with you I could sense God's Love & grace.
He will help us to go on & He'll show us how to cope.
We know that you're in Heaven & we will be seeing you again.
But for now we say good-bye to our Mama, Grandma & Friend.
Someone |
Condolence |
May 22, 2007 |
May the Lord Strengthen you and your family from the lost of your loved one.
Cartess Teves |
Condolence |
May 19, 2007 |
Losing the one we love is such a HARD TASK MASTER. you always have this feeling where you knew you did a lot and though you knew how much you care, you still feel that you could have done more in retrospect ... a feeling that you could have done a little more for them... Memories are all we have to help us to stand and pick ourselves up. Faith, love and thoughtful words from our family and friends will be our strenght in the times of our grief. To find hope and a new life beyond the tears of our grief . My sincerest condolence to you and to your family.
Milabel C. Pantaleon |
My Deepest Sympathy |
May 17, 2007 |
Nothing can ever
heal the pain
of losing a loved one,
but its the memories
thats keeps you going...
may you find comfort in them...
In your moment of grief,,, i do condole u & your family as well.
You have lost your most dear mom... But as we all know God have purpose in evertyhing... My you find the comfort and strengh to move on. May the grace of the LORD be with you in your strive
"Wait on the LORD
be of good courage and
He shall strenghten thine Heart:
wait, I say, on the LORD"
Psalm27:14
DIANA ROSE GUERRA-SANCHEZ |
CONDOLENCE |
May 17, 2007 |
To Shirley and Family,
I send to you Our dearest Condolences. God Bless.
FROM
Diana and Family
Charlotte Accad-King |
Condolence |
May 17, 2007 |
Shirley,
My sincerest sympathy goes out for you and your family.
let the good memories linger and keep you through the bad times.
God bless,
Charlotte Accad-King