This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Bernadette Estrada, 39, born on November 17, 1971 and passed away on August 24, 2011.
She Wrote: If I die today ...have I lived the life I wanted, and accomplished all my goals? Was I happy? Yes I am happy. My goal isn't necessarily to accomplish EVERTHING, but rather to live a life where I am working toward life's goals.
A poem for my daughter
My hands were busy through the day; I did not have much time to play
the little games you asked me to.
I'd wash your clothes, I'd sew and cook, but when you asked me to share your fun I'd say: "A little later. soon."
I'd tuck you in all safe at night and hear your prayers, turn out the light,
Then tip-toe softly to the door.....I wish I'd stayed a minute more.
For life is short, the years rushed past. No longer is she at my side
Her precious secrets to confide. The picture books are put away, there are no longer games to play, No good-night kiss, no prayers to hear....
that all belongs to yester year.
My hands, once busy, now are still. The days are long and hard to fill. I wish I could go back and do.......the little things you asked me to.
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Tributes
Leave a tributeI felt her, not the photo
I felt the warmth of her skin on mine.
" Whom the gods love dies young." She was special.
I see you everyday, laughing, walking, running on the beach, enjoying life. You will always be alive in my memory and in my heart. That carries me thru each hour of the day. It helps to keep the reality away.
Your memory Bernadette will live within us and bright our dark days
I’ll keep and protect every single memory as a special treasure,
Love,
Luca
I am thinking of you today as I have been each and every day since I saw you last. I visit this page to bring a smile to my face and see the smile on yours.
I miss you especially today and wish we had 1 more day.
Gabby
Do you remember trying to teach me to dive at the pool at your old apartments off Juan Tabo? Instead, I kept doing something between a belly flop and a head torpedo b/c I needed to plug my nose....that was fun...xo-d.
Your Aunt Maria
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Your visit
I have a dream abba
You make me see the wonder of a fairy tale, I can take the future even if I fail.
I believe in angels, something good in everything I'll see. I believe in angels.
When the time is right for me, I'll cross the stream, I have a dream.
I have a dream, you sing to me to help me through reality.
And my destination makes it worth the while, pushing thru the darkness just to see you smile
I believe in angels. something good in everything I'll see. I believe you wait for me.
When the time is right for me, I'll cross the stream, you'll come for me
I'll cross the stream, I have my dreams
You come to me to help me cope with everything
You make me see the wonder of a fairy tale, I can take the future even if I fail
I believe in angels. Something good in everything I'll see
I believe in angels.
When I know the time is right for me, I'll cross the stream - You'll come for me.
I'll cross the stream - I have a dream
space shuttle crew endeavor
The crew stopped by where bernie worked during their stay at Edwards Airforce Base. The Mission Specialist Commander Bruce E Melnick autographed this photo of them for her. She also got some other momentos of the flight from the crew members. This was during the may 1992 return landing of the shuttle's first flight.