October 24, 1968 - August 12, 2008
Lilibeth Genteroy Ferreras
This memorial page is dedicated to my wife (the most wonderful, loving and courageous woman I've ever met) . Beth (Lilibeth, Nenet), who passed away two years ago after her heroic battle with Dermatomyositis and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia (AIP) also known as the Hamman-Rich syndrome, was only 39 years old.
On the morning of Saturday, Aug. 9th 2008, one of her doctors informed me that she wouldn't survive the night. She surprised every one, including the doctors, by not only surviving the night, but the next two nights as well. After 3 days of fighting for her life, she lost her battle with AIP. In the end, all I could do was hold her hand and tell her how much I love her while her life slowly slipped away. I wanted her to keep fighting, but I knew she was tired....I couldn't expect anymore from her. I felt so helpless and useless. I finally told her that I will miss her very much and that I'll see her again sometime. I gave her one last kiss and then I said....."goodbye, my love". She was a fighter up until the end and I'm so proud of her, I'll always be proud and lucky to have been her husband.
She has always made me and the kids very happy and we've always appreciated everything she has done for us. She was a very hard-working and dedicated Mother, Wife, Sister, Daughter, Aunt and Friend. She loved being a Postal Carrier and loved the many people she worked with there. She also made many friends when she worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Reno that she still thinks about. She loved her entire family dearly so she worked hard to make sure that they were all happy. She also loved her friends and would try to do whatever she can to help them.
I will always regret not being able to take her out for pizza after she gets out of the hospital, like she asked. Most of all, the one that hurts the most is when I gave her 2 diamond rings during her stay at the hospital. When I showed them to her, she was so happy and excited. Her exact words were...."Oh, I can't wait to put these on"....I told her that I promise to put 'em on her after she gets out...........it just breaks my heart to no end. It's really been hard for me to stop crying. I really wish I could have done more for her, I feel like I haven't done enough.
She gave alot to us but never asked for anything in return. She made so many sacrifices, but never had any regrets. She has touched alot of lives and made many friends along the way. I'm hoping that no one will ever forget her. Thank you all for being her friend and for being there when she needed us the most.
I just want to say that I Love her with all my heart, that I miss her so very much and no one will ever be able to replace her. She has always been my support and guiding light. We've gotten through alot of difficult times together. I really don't know what to do without her. I feel so lost.
Honey, I LOVE YOU!.....I always will. I'll see you again sometime, O.K....
Oct. 24, 1968 - Aug. 12, 2008
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From her daughter, Jenni:
My mom, was the most important person in my life, she has inspired me to always do my best, and to never give up. My mom beth was also my best friend..i love her so much that words really can't explain it; but i will try. She was remarkable, she always tried her hardest for her family, even when she was sick. Few days before her passing she held my face and told me she loved, and not to cry, i could see she want to cry too but she didn't she stayed strong for me. (Thanks Mommy!) My mom had a natural beauty, she would put make up and i'd tell her mom you don't need it, she would say " well you don't either but you still wear it." we would just laugh. Before She got admitted to the hospital, I texted my mom"Mommy, i love you forever" just because i missed her. I always thanked god for giving my mom to my dad because he was one of the best things that happen to her; besides me and my brothers, dad was the reason she always smiled, and was happy.
I love you mommy! Rest in Paradise, we'll meet again.
On the morning of Saturday, Aug. 9th 2008, one of her doctors informed me that she wouldn't survive the night. She surprised every one, including the doctors, by not only surviving the night, but the next two nights as well. After 3 days of fighting for her life, she lost her battle with AIP. In the end, all I could do was hold her hand and tell her how much I love her while her life slowly slipped away. I wanted her to keep fighting, but I knew she was tired....I couldn't expect anymore from her. I felt so helpless and useless. I finally told her that I will miss her very much and that I'll see her again sometime. I gave her one last kiss and then I said....."goodbye, my love". She was a fighter up until the end and I'm so proud of her, I'll always be proud and lucky to have been her husband.
She has always made me and the kids very happy and we've always appreciated everything she has done for us. She was a very hard-working and dedicated Mother, Wife, Sister, Daughter, Aunt and Friend. She loved being a Postal Carrier and loved the many people she worked with there. She also made many friends when she worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Reno that she still thinks about. She loved her entire family dearly so she worked hard to make sure that they were all happy. She also loved her friends and would try to do whatever she can to help them.
I will always regret not being able to take her out for pizza after she gets out of the hospital, like she asked. Most of all, the one that hurts the most is when I gave her 2 diamond rings during her stay at the hospital. When I showed them to her, she was so happy and excited. Her exact words were...."Oh, I can't wait to put these on"....I told her that I promise to put 'em on her after she gets out...........it just breaks my heart to no end. It's really been hard for me to stop crying. I really wish I could have done more for her, I feel like I haven't done enough.
She gave alot to us but never asked for anything in return. She made so many sacrifices, but never had any regrets. She has touched alot of lives and made many friends along the way. I'm hoping that no one will ever forget her. Thank you all for being her friend and for being there when she needed us the most.
I just want to say that I Love her with all my heart, that I miss her so very much and no one will ever be able to replace her. She has always been my support and guiding light. We've gotten through alot of difficult times together. I really don't know what to do without her. I feel so lost.
Honey, I LOVE YOU!.....I always will. I'll see you again sometime, O.K....
Oct. 24, 1968 - Aug. 12, 2008
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From her daughter, Jenni:
My mom, was the most important person in my life, she has inspired me to always do my best, and to never give up. My mom beth was also my best friend..i love her so much that words really can't explain it; but i will try. She was remarkable, she always tried her hardest for her family, even when she was sick. Few days before her passing she held my face and told me she loved, and not to cry, i could see she want to cry too but she didn't she stayed strong for me. (Thanks Mommy!) My mom had a natural beauty, she would put make up and i'd tell her mom you don't need it, she would say " well you don't either but you still wear it." we would just laugh. Before She got admitted to the hospital, I texted my mom"Mommy, i love you forever" just because i missed her. I always thanked god for giving my mom to my dad because he was one of the best things that happen to her; besides me and my brothers, dad was the reason she always smiled, and was happy.
I love you mommy! Rest in Paradise, we'll meet again.
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Dear Ate Nette,
I remember when I was a little girl and you took me under your wing as if I was your daughter. I remember all those times you cooked for me and all those times you took care of me when I was running a fever. I remember when you'd wear your super tight ube pants and I would crack up dying on the floor. I remember when you'd come out of the bathroom with a facial mask on and everyone would try to make you laugh so that it would crack. I remember those times when you'd write me "excuse notes" from school when I didn't feel like going. I remember when we'd have our conversations about anything that came up and for some reason we'd understand one another in ways no one else would. I remember the day before we lost you; I told you that I loved you and I never forgot everything that you've done for me. What hurts the most wasn't losing you, but knowing that we will be going on with our lives without you. Though you are now only a distant memory, I can still see your face, I can still hear your voice, I can still hear your laugh, and most of all, I can still feel your love. Even after death Ate Nette, you've taught us to be that much stronger and you've taught us to love each other that much more. When I see the wind blow and the sunrise I will think of you. I will see you in my dreams and I love you.
Love Always,
Julie
Love Always,
Julie
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