Connie Bernal Hayward
My dearest oldest brother, Joe how I miss thee!
I thank you for always being there for me and for the very special memories we have created in the past 10 years.
It’s been great to see you when I’d come into town, the tamales we’ve made together, contributing to your rooster collection, playing poker and enjoying Cuca’s and Delia’s together. Seeing you laugh, cry and be fulfilled in life filled my heart with happiness.
I also wish to thank you for our special talks and for doing your absolute best to provide your little sisters with awesome Christmas’.
How do we go on without you? Baby steps one day at a time! You are Joe Bernal, my oldest brother, and I shall cherish that forever!
I love you mucho, Joe and will see you when God calls me to be with you, Abuelita, Mom, Dad, Pops, Mary Helen and our tias and tíos.
Lovingly, your sister Connie.