Vicente Cordero Manero fue mi padre, y a pesar de que murió cuando yo apenas tenía 2 años, siempre ha estado presente conmigo.
Por pláticas en familia y de gente que lo conoció, supe que fue una gran persona; como hijo, como hermano, como esposo, como padre, como socio, como jefe, como amigo y como mexicano que ¡amaba a su país!.
Mi papi, como lo llamamos siempre, murió muy joven y no dejó mucho escrito acerca de su familia, su infancia o su modo de pensar.
He aquí algunas palabras de mis hermanos acerca de él:

ALICIA (Asha):
Cuando pienso en mi pa veo un hombre súper fuerte espiritualmente, que entendía y tenía los valores que nos enseño Jesus de integridad, solidaridad y afecto. Lo recuerdo profundamente comprometido con Dios, con la familia y con la sociedad. Un esposo y papa muy cariñoso a la vez consciente del papel directivo que tenia en ambos roles. Un empresario que con este mismo fundamento encabezó su constructora. Un hombre que trabajaba en su propia formación leyendo lo que le ayudaba a su cumplir sus objetivos. Desde “El control mental y emocional” hasta “Como tener amigos e influir sobre los demas” y “Cómo hablar en público”. Sabía lo que quería y le taloneaba. Buscaba estar cerca de nosotros y estimularnos a descubrir la naturaleza, disfrutarla y hasta dibujarla. Recuerdo el día que en el Chico nos puso a dibujar Las Monjas. Le agradezco su modo de abrirme el mundo y de llenarme de intereses.

LEONOR (Noy):
Nuestros extraordinarios y queridísima Papás.
Nos dejaron un extraordinario LEGADO de buscar el mejor camino para llegar a transmitir el extraordinario ejemplo.

CARMEN (Tita):
Qué me viene a la mente cuando pienso en nuestro papi: su ternura, su acercamiento a Dios, su hablarse cariñosamente entre ellos: Papis y Mamis, se llamaban uno al otro. Su conciencia social y su gran disposición al compromiso. Su amor a la naturaleza lo percibí en El Chico y en el bosque de Chapultepec. Dos frases que me dijo algunas veces: “es por tu bien”, y “tú puedes hacerlo mejor “. Y la última que le oí ese domingo 15 al visitarlo, vestida de amarillo, en el hospital: “Ápa Óle” que le copió a Pancho. En fin, compruebo que “el amor es más fuerte que la muerte”
Espero que este sitio sirva para que mis seis hermanos y cualquiera que lo conoció, escriban sus recuerdos y expresen sus sentimientos acerca de él.

VICENTE:
El mejor testimonio de quien era nuestro papá (y nuestra mamá) son los excepcionales valores de cariño, sencillez, alegría y optimismo que nos heredaron!!

EXTRACTOS DE DIARIO:
En contraportada: Regalo de mamá el 9 de mayo 1935 día en que me recibí de Ing. Civil.

11 de mayo 1935
Sábado. Fiesta en la casa por mi examen. Vinieron amigos, parientes y amigas. En dos tandas pasaron al comedor brinde con todos. Hubo baile, Música. Estuvimos muy contentos regalos (prendedor diario etcétera )
17 de mayo 1935
Temprano a remar. Arreglando asuntos de la CYR. En la junta se me asignó subvención $120. 00 mensuales como Gerente. Hay que buscar trabajo para todos. Es duro.
7 de junio 1935
...Compre Ford Coach 931 a Andrés Velasco en $ $725.00 CYR presto $ 200.00, tres letras el resto.
16 de junio 1935
Domingo. En la tarde cuentas: ¿de dónde obtendré $ pagar Ford? Aburrido. Sin novia ni dinero…
3 de julio 1935
Miércoles: No hubo más remedio que el prendedor que regalaron papá y mamá cuando me recibí, se empeñará en no andar conmigo, Para completar pago 1ra. letra $ 175.00 Ford.

Our mother was born to Robert Hobbs and Gertha Bohne on January 21st 1947. She was a hard working, single mother doing the best she could for us three kids. She lived the last 20 years in Sheridan California together with her daughter Cynthia Heath and granddaughter Tarci. We believe these were some of her happiest years up until 2 years ago when tragedy struck and her granddaughter was killed. Linda's health declined until December 29th when her son, Christopher found her deceased in her room at his home. Linda is survived by her three children, (Cynthia, Cassandra and Christopher), granddaughter Crystal and 3 beautiful great grandchildren (Mark"y", Paxton and Boston).
Our mother was a kind woman with a beautiful heart...the glue to our small family...she will be sorely missed.

Our beautiful only son was both born and taken on this day 12 years ago. Our hearts still break a little more with each and every thought of you. My dreams of my gorgeous boy walking up me rubbing it in that his almost as tall as me now or starting to get an interest in young girls and my dreams of mother son chats with me rubbing your hair that is as soft as your dad's with a slight wave to it or seeing you and your dad riding off into the bush on your bikes with the same cheeky grins............and I wake up to it all being just that........my dreams. Or is it just dreams I ask myself? Maybe it's my sign that you are here with us no matter if it's only in spirit and heart. That I can't touch you but I can always have you to myself in my dreams and my heart!! Today on your 12th birthday I know you will be with us again and I am greatful for my dreams. We love you my beautiful boy xxxxoooo happy 12th Birthday to our son xxxxoooo

Elizabeth "Betty" Foster was a force of nature to all who knew her. Her personality lighted up any room she entered, and that fact was never lessened by her fight with diabetes. A former school teach, Betty and her late husband John were world travelers in their retirement, visiting England and Germany to research their genealogy. Betty is survived by her sister Hazel, of Beaumont; son and daughter-in-law John Jr. and Lisa of Longview; daughter and son-in-law Margie and Michael Slovacek of Daytown; and son and daughter-in-law Charlie and Christy of Baytown. Additionally, she is survivied by seven grandchildren: Trey Foster of Nacogdoches, Julie Foster of Texarkana, Martin Slovacek of Dallas, Michelle Slovacek of Houston, Melissa Slovacek of Daytown, and Christopher Foster of Houston; and one great-granddaughter, Missy Slovacek of Dallas.

Drew Marek Koltys, 27, passed away unexpectedly in New York City on December 16, 2014.

Drew was born on February 11, 1987 in Hanover, New Hampshire. He grew up in the Bay area of California, attended the University of Richmond, and graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, with both a bachelor’s degree in Economics as well as an MBA degree. Drew proposed to Megan Shea on July 2, 2014 in Boston on a boat overlooking the office building where the two met through work years earlier.

Drew was an intelligent, considerate man who brightened people’s lives wherever he went. He was a skilled skier, golfer, equestrian, sailor, and rock climber. Recently, Drew had the experience of flying a plane and was completely taken with it. He was a fantastic cook, loved animals, had a great sense of humor, and there was a twinkle in his eyes whenever he smiled. He was loved more than he could ever imagine by everyone who had the joy of knowing him.

Drew is survived by his beloved mother Laurel Fisher, father Henry Koltys, grandmother, eleven aunts and uncles, and seven cousins.

Memorial donations may be made in Drew’s name to MSPCA-Angell. The MSPCA’s cause was very close to his heart as it was able to save the life of the Siberian Husky, Nymeria, that Drew and Megan adopted in Boston in January of 2014.

Blaine Gerald Lowthorp was born on November 23, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on July 28, 2004. He is interred at Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington, Iowa.

He was a good father

She was more than a trangendered woman who fought for what she believed in but a great friend family member and more. Life will never be the same with out her she was unique and beloved by all. May she rest in peace with those who left before her and be reunites with the family she has in heaven. She will always be remembered.

Michelle L. Frazier, age 50, of Crystal, MI passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014.

She was born April 5, 1964 in Ionia, MI the daughter of Richard and Maria (Buzack) Thomas.

She attended Ionia High School and worked in Home Health Care for many years. She enjoyed camping and fishing and was great working with crafts.

Michelle is survived by her husband Frank Frazier of Crystal, MI; daughter Nichole Clemens of Lowell, MI, son Richard Winslow of Ionia, MI; sister Christina Miller of Fenwick, MI, and brother Richard Thomas of Carson City, MI; grandchildren Micheal and Sy Johnson of Saranac, MI, Joshua Clemens of Lowell, MI, and Lilly Winslow of Holly, MI; nieces Stephanie Thomas of Sidney, MI, and Amber Thomas of Sheridan, MI; nephews Justin Gregory of Ionia, MI, and James Steele of Carson City, MI.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, aunt Christine and one grandchild Melissa.