Norberto Jimenez took care of the landscaping for our family residence since the early 1980's. My parents were among his first customers when he started his own business. He was the hardest working, most skilled, most dependable, and most honest gardener of all time, and he was an even better human being. Norberto's life was devoted to God, his wonderful family, and hard work in which he took great pride. He became a wonderful friend over the years, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Jimenez family for giving me the opportunity to visit Norberto in his home one final time on February 27. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife of almost 50 years, his three daughters, his two sons, and all his grandchildren. Norberto has been called home by God, but someday all those who loved him will see him again in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Thank you, Norberto, for all you did for the Desmond family for over 35 years. I will always remember your kindness and concern for "Mrs. Helen" during her time of illness. God willing, I will see you again in a few years. May God bless the entire Jimenez family during this difficult time.
Richard A. Desmond