Birth date: Aug 28, 1932 Death date: Jan 29, 2021
Alba Maria Rodriguez Borrero was born in Neiva, Huila, Colombia on August 28, 1932 to Simón Borrero and Sinforosa Solano. She married Carlos Humberto Rodriguez on June 22, 1952. With a heart full of hope for the future, she broug Read Obituary
My beautiful mother, we are nearing five months since your departure, and I find myself realizing how much we miss you. I talked to "tia" Stella today, and we shared some memories of you prompting me to visit your tribute wall at the Gentry-Morrison funeral website.
I find myself listening and having the warmest memories of listening to the short video we watched together and listened to "Pueblito Viejito" on the laptop. I can feel your hands reaching to the screen as your pictures scroll through the video as if you were trying to touch your younger version.
Doña Alba y mi Adorada Madre:
My always beloved "Doña Alba", today, February 13, 2021, we moved you to your final home to enjoy your eternal rest.
We started this road on January 29th, when your spirit departed your body to join the love of your life, "Our Lord Jesus Christ" in his kingdom.
Madre, I know that you are aware of the pain your departure causes those of us left behind. But as I mentioned in your eulogy, we find the strength in the realization that for almost seventy years you were the guiding light of the family. I never realized it until those last few days we spent together and together listened to one of your favorite songs as my sister informed me. I could hear you humming the song and saw you reaching for the phone or laptop as your pictures scrolled. During those cherished moments, I concluded that you understood and sort of knew what was going on around you, even if you were not able to communicate.
Dear Alba,
For over 40 years you have been my 2nd mom. We worked side by side, planting our garden, cultivating our crops, sewing Christmas decorations, and fixing family dinners. Through all my trials you were there for me. Suppoting me with your love treating me like a daughter. Doing whatever you could to help, embracing my family and always so happy when we were together. You loved David, my mother and sisters. While you lived in California we were a team. Weekly dinners or lunches was our routine. Trips to Riverside or Moreno Valley to visit Fabio, Betty, Jonathan, Fabito & Albita. As well as trips to Ojai to visit Liz, Luis Sr., Luis & Christina. We had lots of fun times together. I will miss you but you will always be in my heart, a part of me. Until we meet again.... Cataluña
Grandma,
You are my rock. My angel. My prayer warrior. You taught me how to love and demonstrated Gods presence tangibly here on Earth. I’ll miss you. Ill miss your smile and the way you would always look out for me. Thank you for making 27 years of my life feel the utmost special. My mind has not comprehended that you are no longer here. That tells me your still keeping me safe up there allowing me to be strong just as you were. I will never stop thinking about you. Learning from you. Mi chiquita. I wish I could keep hugging you forever. But it’s ok, this is not goodbye. I’ll see you again real soon. If there is crying in heaven, that’s going to be the first thing I do. But not of sadness, of pure elation to be able to see you again. Much love tu chinito. 💙
