It has been almost 3 years ago that you left us. I go everyday thinking about you. The love I have for you, is forever. Miss you always, mom. Your son, Edward Saldana.

Nana,
Thoughts of you flood my mind at times. There is never a day that I don't forget you are gone. Tonight I relive the sadness I felt one year ago. Remembering the speech I wrote to let everyone know how very special you are to me. That speech with a poem for a very special lady like you. Although by birthday will arrive in hours...so will the rush of emotions of laying you to rest, the ceremony, the sincere condolences, and the rain. It was a fitting end to seal the idea you were gone. I love you as though you were right here next to me. Never will there be a team like the two of us girlie! We sure did enjoy our days together! So tomorrow I will make my birthday wish, that you have eternal happiness in heaven. I miss you lady! Love always, Jessica

Hi Nana,
You are in my thoughts almost every second of everyday. I try talking to you but you don't answer. I miss you so much that I can't even write a poem for you. Why does it have to hurt so bad. Your birthday is coming. I hide my tears of guilt for missing out on your special day so often. You were a jewel in my eyes! I loved you with all my heart and my heart is broken without you. I think of the moment you breathed your last breath. That moment makes me smile because your suffering stopped. But that was the start of my lifetime of suffering without you Nana. I miss you,
Your Special Angel Jessica

Hi Mom. Mother's Day is almost here and I am missing you so much. My heart is heavy with sadness. Almost more than I can bear. I wish you were here to tell me things will be alright. You were always so positive. I love you and miss you so much.

Nana,
It feels like yesterday,
sitting next to you,
holding your hand,
talking and missing you even though you were right there. I think about you so many times each day. You'd think after spending a lifetime miles apart this would be easier, but it's not. I miss you, and it's true, what people say about regret. I'm not sure I regret too much with you, but wish I would have tried a bit harder to visit you face to face. I know since six months have gone by so fast that September will be here too soon. I want to stop the clock. I wish you were here, I miss you so much.
All my love,
Jessica

My Angel,
My Nana,
I know you are above,
In my heart for you thoughts and memories of love,
As we embark on this season of Lent,
May Our Lord give us the strength to repent,
As I seek Him I can't help but feel,
Your hand in mine,
As hearts try to heal.

Thank you Nana for continuing to comfort my heart.
Thank you God for the gift of a wonderful Nana with a beautiful heart. You have blessed me with a lifetime of memories to reflect on. 

I miss you Nana
Love always,
Jessica

Tomorrow will be here,
In a blink of an eye,
Another year,
To which to say goodbye,
2012 holds memories I shall never forget,
Along with a broken heart for which only time shall mend,
As the New Year rings,
A kiss for you...2012 has come to an end,
Welcome 2013.

I love you Nana...I miss you so much.
Love Jessica

All of your Grandchildren are nestled in bed,
With visions of gifts received in their heads,
And I lay awake,
With the sound of your laughter,
And stories told over and over again,
How blessed we are for Christmas' past,
For now only memories are to last,
As you watch us from heaven,
I can only wish,
That your laughter continues as moments pass,
And that the stories continue growing with you in their text,
I know for me,
You shall always be a part of my memories and laughter as today comes to past.
Merry Christmas Nana.
May the Glory of God warm your heart, also knowing the lives you were part!
XMas 2012

Dear Nana,
They are off to ABQ! Please guard them and comfort them! I know you are with them!
I miss you so much!
You are the precious angel now...
Love Jessica

I think of you every day. I knew I would miss you but didn't realize how much it would hurt. I'm so thankful for every memory of you. I love you.

Hi mom. Yesterday was my first birthday without you here but I know you were with me in spirit. I love you and miss you and know that someday we will be together again.

My dear sweet Nana,
I remember your last moments,
I remember your last breath,
I shared in your prayer with Father Parlette,
You were a very special woman,
I shall never ever forget.

I love you Nana,
I miss you too...

Happy Halloween Mom!  I miss you so much.  I can't tell you how many times I picked up the phone to call you and sadly remembered I couldn't. I love you and I'm thinking of you.

Remembering how hard you would laugh during "Americas Funniest Videos". Your laughter was contagious and even as a memory makes me giggle again. I love you!

Hi mom. I think of you every single day and miss you so much. I love you.

I miss you Nana. I miss you so much! I love you with all my heart and think about you daily! I miss you. Love Jessica

Our prayers are with all of my brother and sisters in this time with the loss of such a special lady to have in your hearts forever and remember how her smile was such a beauitful blessing, Its hard in these times and without your mother to stand beside your side remember you always will have your brothers and sisters to hold and hug you whenever you may need that specail hug she use to give you, Love you all will miss you betty

My name is Jessica Lynn Solorzano, I am a Granddaughter of Mrs. Betty Saldana, daughter of Candace Green (Saldana). As  many of you know, Mrs. Betty Saldana was know to me as "My Nana".  We had a very special relationship which cannot be put into words.  I was always eager and excited to hear her stories, which as many of you know were told over and over and over.
Nana and I spent summers together like two little girls at camp. She and I would stay up for hours talking. My Nana let me ask her all the questions I wanted to know! And trust me, I wanted to know everything. My mother tried to be patient with my questions but my Nana always let me ask until my heart was content. 

I have to say that Nana managed to live long enough to share some of my most precious memories like pitching softball games, swim meets, dress shopping for school dances,  graduating from High school all the way to the birth of my son Dominic in 2002 and the celebration of my baby Alexander's first birthday in 2011.

It's was an honor to spend her final days by her side, and even more so, a sincere honor to watch her pass on into the hands of the Lord.

May I now present a poem for my Nana titled:

A Treasure

In her youth,
Now I see,
A beauty I must say,
Truly beyond belief.

Words from her mouth,
always spoken sincere,
Feelings aside at times, 
without a fear.

A smile so sweet,
Even more,
A laughter more contagious than any I know.

My Nana,
My friend,
My Treasure,
I love her so.

A spot now empty in my heart, 
my dear sweet Nana, 
For now we are apart.

She lays to rest next to her love of her life,
Edward Saldana,
and in the arms of Our Lord, 
Our Christ.

Children,
Grandchildren,
Great Grandchildren alike,
Have had a great pleasure of sharing in her life. 

Betty Jane Lynn Saldana
Good Bye

Grandma, 
I will never forget our first conversation together, nor our last. You were an amazing woman and I will always be thankful for your love, kindness and support towards Chris, myself and our babies. We miss you so much and you will forever be in my heart.

Saldana Family,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I will always remember her kindness growing up as well as our last conversation this past April when I was home. She was so excited to celebrate her 86th birthday! I am thankful for that last visit. May you find comfort in one another.

Mom,
I love you so very much and I will never let a day go by without thinking of you. I miss you so much already. I know that one day we will be together again.

She wasn't my Mom but she accepted me and my sisters and brothers as family warmly. Bim, Tina and Candy, you were so lucky to have such a great Mom. I will miss her too.

Betty was a very loving person, she always saw the best in everyone. It was a blessing to know her. Shar

So sorry for your loss.  Aunt Betty was a wonderful woman and role model.  She was gracious and kind and giving.

OBITUARY

Betty Jane Saldana

June 21, 1926 – September 13, 2012

Davenport Memorial Park

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