Memories of my Uncle Robert will allways accompany me in all my remaining days. From childhood to adulthood and well into my present golden years, I could count on him and Linda to seek me out and share precious moments of family communion. He would counsel me with wise advice and let me know he appreciated my well-being. There are many things I could say about Him, about his good and not so good moments. His temper which would be legend in our family, but tempered by seeking the best he could do in any given situation. I appreciate his kindness, his sincerity and straightforward way of looking at life. He would often admit that maybe he didn't have all the answers, but he kept in earnest trying to live his life as best he could. I guess that's what I can say about how his testimony in being earnest and his constant efforts in keeping tabs on me all through my life, made a deep impression in me. The Ropiza family has lost its great treasures: Uncle Ucky, Tio Bule, my pa... Irra, and now with great sadness Uncle Robert. I loved the guy a great deal though too far away to constantly express it. To my cousins, all of you, I share though sometimes silent, all of your losses. To Robert's kids... I accompany you in your grief. To Linda, my precious Aunt and friend... I embrace you and hold you ever closer to my heart. To Uncle Robert... I know he is asleep, but I will wait my time and pray to see him again when our Lord and Savior finally comes back. My memory might be faulty, but God never forgets, for even the amount of hairs on our head, He knows well and is ever powerful to resurrect and to improve. He promised that If we let Him, He will bring us together one day. Until then... I love you Robert.