1st x grandma 419 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 Prayers for Jose's family, son, and all who loved him and will miss him. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RHSegura 548 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 So very sad for this family, especially just seeing the picture posted. May peace and comfort surround all who knew and loved him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1st x grandma 419 Report post Posted September 22, 2013 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sanantonio/obituary.aspx?n=jose-ruiz&pid=167081316&fhid=8900#fbLoggedOut Even if it wasn't by name, It saddens me that his son was not included as one of his surviors left behind by his family. I guess because my grandbaby is such a big part of our life even though she was entrusted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stork Central 1,109 Report post Posted September 22, 2013 Wonder if he ever told his family about the baby? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stork Central 1,109 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Abrazo was in touch with Jose's mom this evening. She is very proud of Jose's decision to place when he and his then-girlfriend did, and she hopes to hear from her birthgrandson's adoptive parents soon. We relayed assurance that her family is in our community's prayers in this time of great loss and she expressed her appreciation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1st x grandma 419 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Wonder if he ever told his family about the baby? This had crossed my mind and made me wonder, also about them knowing about his child and with him gone if they would want to know the babe and his parents since he is a link to their son. And seeing your second post, I hope they are able to build a wonderful relationship with their grandchild and his parents, especially since now it will be Jose’s family to fill his birth-son in on who his first father was. Keeping them all in my prayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElizabethAnn 689 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 My heart is so heavy as I type the words I dreaded to hear for so long... but our dear friend and beloved attorney Robert Estrada passed away today. Bob had represented Abrazo and its clients for more than a decade. A "local boy done good," Bob was well-respected at the Bexar County Courthouse and much-loved by the AbrazoChicks over the years. He was a highly-skilled lawyer who took great pride in Abrazo's placements and who enjoyed very much the adoptive families and children he met at our finalizations. In his free time, he enjoyed bicycling, tropical fish and collecting motorcycles. He is survived by his beloved wife Barbara Estrada, his children and grandchildren and his faithful paralegal Monika Haeglin. May he rest in peace and in the certainty that his efforts truly did make the world a better place! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melissamerritt 254 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 So sad to hear this. Praying for Bob's family both at home and at work. He was such a great guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suziandben 134 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 Wow how very sad! He was a blessing to our family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jocelyn 377 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 Bob was our attorney for Landon's finalization, he was a great guy! Prayers to his family as they say goodbye... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karen&scott 247 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 I am sad to hear this news. He was a very nice attorney. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RHSegura 548 Report post Posted April 16, 2014 So sad to hear this news. He was there both times we finalized and in all our pictures! Thoughts and prayers for his family and those close to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicole in IA 34 Report post Posted April 16, 2014 We are so sorry to hear this. Bob was there for Bella and Gabby's finalization also and was always so friendly. We are thinking and praying for his family and friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keepingfaith4us 197 Report post Posted April 16, 2014 Bob fought very hard and I am sad to learn of his passing. We worked with him and Monika for Jordan's finalization and are fond of them both. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family, his dear paralegal Monika and the Abrazochicks that are mourning him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeslieR 37 Report post Posted April 16, 2014 Prayers for his family. He was a very nice person. I remember meeting him at our orientation. I know he was a part of the Abrazo family for many years and will be missed. Thinking of you all too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1st x grandma 419 Report post Posted April 16, 2014 Prayers for Bob's family and friends.. May he rest in peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDP21 292 Report post Posted April 16, 2014 This is so sad. Bob was our attorney for Joseph's finalization and he was wonderful. Prayers for all of his family and friends who will surely miss him dearly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmom2nickngrace 31 Report post Posted April 16, 2014 Prayers for his family and friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRACEB 102 Report post Posted April 16, 2014 Prayers for Bob and his family. He has touched some many of our lives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasFamily 190 Report post Posted April 17, 2014 Bob was so kind to us when we worked with him concerning Alexander's finalization. Prayers for him and his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hcrouse 87 Report post Posted April 17, 2014 Prayers from our family to all of Bob's family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susan 93 Report post Posted April 17, 2014 We are so sad tonight..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicandRaj 85 Report post Posted April 17, 2014 Bob was such a kind man and we were blessed to have him at both of our children's finalizations. You could instantly tell how much he enjoyed meeting the families and giving each little one their adoption decree. There is a lovely tribute to him on porterloring.com that I cannot provide a link to from my phone. It includes information about the memorial service on Friday and where donations can be made in Bob's memory. Praying for peace and healing for all who loved him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElizabethAnn 689 Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Thank for you mentioning the obituary, Nicole... it's at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sanantonio/obituary.aspx?n=robert-estrada&pid=170678479&fhid=7331. Please do add a favorite photo of Bob from your finalization to the gallery on Legacy, if you're so inclined! We know Bob's wife Barbara and the rest of the family would enjoy seeing those pictures of him with Abrazo's clients! He so enjoyed being part of your adoption stories (especially the happy parts!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charu 13 Report post Posted April 18, 2014 We are so sad to hear about Bob .Sending prayers for his family. He was such a nice and kind man .He was the attorney for our son's finalization. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites