AmberJean Magdalene Gallarde
"May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are apart from each other."
Genesis 31:48-50
Amberjean Magdalene Gallarde
April 15, 1976
Honolulu, Hawaii
February 15, 2007
Waikiki, Hawaii
LIFE: In her youth, she was a joyful-spirited young girl who loved acting, singing, dancing, and eating - especially potato salad and ghetto spaghetti. As a woman, she had a passion for clean sheets, designer clothes, rainy days, and the Boston Red Sox. She was not a big fan of clowns, earthworms, and shaving her legs. Amber had a strong desire to help those that were less fortunate. She participated in fund-raising for her church's annual bake sale and volunteered to tutor at the local library. In her last moments, she enjoyed her job at a local animal clinic. Above all, Amber loved her family and friends.
Survived by her loving parents, Vera Canionero and Christopher Gallarde; her four sisters Leilani Fox, Christel Savoy, Marelene LaNuevo, and Nani Kim; her three brothers Paul, Christian, and Errol Gallarde; her nieces and nephews Lecia, Brett, Kayla, Paul Jr., Koa, Christian Jr., Chloe, Darien, & Karisma; and Family Members & Friends.
Note found in her hands
To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love and you can only guess,
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grieve be comforted by trust.
It's only for awhile that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on,
So, if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near,
And if you listen with your heart,
You'll hear all my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home."
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Viewing at Mililani Mortuary 10 a.m.--11a.m.
Flower Ceremony at Ali'i Beach Park to follow
Friday, February 23, 2007
Please join the family as they release Amber's ashes.
Please contact the family for more information.
Safely Home
I am home in heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasing light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in heaven at last.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth-
You shall rest in God's own land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come.
My beautiful daughter, from the day you were born I loved you, your smile, your witty ways and your considerate ways. I'll miss your daily calls, but I'll miss you most of all.
-Love forever, Mom.
My darling Amberjean, my fallen angel - You were here for such a short time, but you left your daddy with wonderful memories and joy. My special baby, you will always be in my thoughts. I will love you always and forever. Love, your daddy.
Buja, I will miss our crazy jokes, especially the ones where we made fun of Nani. Remember when we sat on the porch and laughed about Mr. Belvedore? And when we painted the room yellow? Those moments will be with me always. Your life has taught me to love those around me and not to take anyone for granted because everyone deserves to be happy. I love you now more than ever.
Love your sister, Lene.
AJ - You ARE my sister and I'm sorry for not trying harder and for also putting all of those clowns in your room. I will love and miss you forever. Love, Stel
My silly Beej, I will miss the spontaneous moments we've shared. I will miss the singing and dancing in the house, especially when we played beauty shop with our hair extensions, and our short trips to the mall where we sang loudly at the passing cars. I will miss our lazy days when we watched the same movie over and over again. I will miss how great an aunt you were to Karisma. I will miss your laughter and the snorting that came with it. I will miss your beautiful smile that lit up any room. Our love for each other as sisters and friends will never cease to exist.
Love always, your baby sis, Nanu
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me
God wanted me now, he set me free.
((I'll miss you Buja...and I only wish we could've made more memories. Red scarf, I'll buy a red scarf and keep it as mine. We didn't get enough money for my plane ticket out to see you, but I have enough for a scarf. Much love, my Aunt.))
