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THE END OF A JOURNEY...AND A NEW BEGINNING

7/20/2011

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DEAR FRIENDS & FANS;

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT I ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF MY BELOVED FATHER, RUBEN MARDONES (MAY 20TH 1922 - JULY 19TH 2011).

HE PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY YESTERDAY IN HOSPITAL IN SANTIAGO, CHILE.
 
I AM DEEPLY TOUCHED AND MOVED TO TEARS FOR ALL THE LOVE MY FRIENDS AND FANS HAVE SHOWN ME AND MY FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME...AND I THANK THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE ALREADY RESPONDED WITH PHONE CALLS, EMAIL AND FACEBOOK POSTS, FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.  MY SPIRIT IS LIFTED KNOWING THAT I AM NOT ALONE.  IT IS WONDERFUL TO HAVE SO MANY OF YOU THERE FOR ME.
 
I'VE HAD A NUMBER OF REQUESTS FROM PEOPLE FOR AN ADDRESS TO SEND CARDS AND DONATIONS.  I THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS. A SPECIAL P.O. BOX HAS BEEN OPENED FOR THIS PURPOSE.
 
FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO SEND DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF MY FATHER, IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL IF YOU WOULD DONATE TO U.S.C. PARKINSONS RESEARCH.  THE SEARCH FOR A CURE FOR PARKINSONS, AS YOU KNOW, IS NEAR AND DEAR TO MY HEART.  I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSONS ALMOST 10 YEARS AGO AND MY FATHER DISPLAYED ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF PARKINSONS TOWARD THE END AND I FEEL LIKE A PIECE OF MY HEART DIED WITH HIM.
 
MARLY (MARLENE) LANCASTER WILL PROVIDE THE DETAILS REGARDING THE P.O. BOX AND HOW DONATIONS MAY BE MADE ON THE MAIN PAGE OF MY WEBSITE.  SHE WILL ALSO POST THIS INFORMATION ON MY FACEBOOK WALLS.
 
GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.
 
LOVE, BENNY
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Drusilla Mott link
7/20/2011 12:49:24 pm

Hi Benny, I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am about your dad. I lost mine to cancer 20 years ago July 31 and I know how much it hurts. I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Lyn Leighton
6/11/2012 09:57:22 am

I am new to your websie although a fan for 20-some years. I read the posting about your dad -- the hurt will wane, but it will always be there. We grieve for their passing because of the hole that is left in the fabric of our lives. I truly believe we will all be reunited in a beautiful and peaceful time and place. God bless you with continued strength and peace of heart. Your dad walks with you and will catch you if you stumble.

You have been an inspiration to me -- I have multiple sclerosis. Whenever I want to whine about my lot in life, I think of your continued love of family and friends, and your celebration of life.

God Bless you today, ever and always. You are on the prayer list for healing with your name read every Sunday during Mass at St. Martin of Tours Anglican Church.

Love, in Christ,

Lyn Leighton

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