Jan
30
2014

SPECIAL MEMORIAL SERVICE – FRIDAY, 1/31/14

Rita, Adriana & Sofie will not be able to travel to Guatemala for the funeral service for Pancho Arriola, Adriana’s & Sofie’s father.  It is a situation that is out of their control and involves passports, visas, biometrics, the winter weather, et cetera.  Rita has tried really, really hard to make it happen and I commend her for her efforts.  I have spoken to Adriana and she understands the situation.  She is not happy about it but understands.  Sofie will probably not understand as well simply because of age.  That is understandable.

So, I asked Rita and Adriana if we could have a memorial service for Pancho and they agreed.  Hopefully, this will “help” in a limited way to bring a bit of closure for the girls.

This memorial service will take place tomorrow night, 1/31, beginning with a visitation at 6:00PM which will last until the service at 7:00PM.  The service itself will be brief probably lasting thirty minutes or so.  We have chosen to have this service tomorrow so it will coincide date wise with the actual service in Guatemala.

Instead of flowers, I am asking that folks consider making a financial donation to help Rita and the girls get to Guatemala as soon as possible in order for the girls to see their paternal family and the burial place of their father.  This will involve airfares and legal documents for the girls.  You will be able to make a donation at the visitation and/or service tomorrow night.  Out of town friends can send donations to P.O. Box 756 Grand Bay, AL 36541.  Please mark it as being for the Arriola girls.  Questions?  Contact me.

Friendship family, Rita, Adriana & Sofie mean much to our church.  I am calling on you to do whatever it takes to attend the visitation and/or service to show them our support.  Please use social media, the phone, et cetera to spread the word.

Rita’s Sunday School class will provide a meal for the family.  Becky Hatcher will coordinate a fellowship with sweets and drinks that will take place in the fellowship hall after the service for anyone who wishes to spend more time with Rita, Adriana and Sofie.  If you want to help with the fellowship, contact Becky personally.

Pray for Adriana and Sofie.  I cannot imagine.

Thank you in advance for ministering to this family.

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