In Memory of my Brother

In Loving Memory of

"David Joel Apodaca"

 

David, the son of Benjamin Apodaca and Dolores Baldenegro was born on Septemeber 14, 1953 in Los Angeles, California. Passed away on October 12, 1995.

 

David enjoyed life in all aspects and had a great compassion for his family and friends.  He was a good hearted person and touched our lives in many ways.

 

David loved to free-hand draw in his spare time.  He liked to write poetry. He loved all types of music, such as, Motown, Spanish and especially liked to dance.

 

David had a love for horses.  When he was about 10 years old he collected toy horses and at times he would even pretend to be one.  He was known to be a practical joker and will be missed very much for his great sense of humor.

 

David's favorite meal of the day was breakfast.  He enjoyed that first cup of coffee and bowl of cereal.  Cousin Karen Apodaca remembers as kids how upset she would get when her mother Francis would only allow David to select his favorite cereal.

 

David love to travel.  As a flight attendant on the various airlines, he visited many countries and really enjoyed his job.

 

David will always be remembered for all the Love and affection he gave to his nieces and nephews.  He spent a lot of quality time with each and everyone oof them.  He took them to the movies, to amusement parks, roller skating, horseback riding and so many other activities.  he was always there for them on their birthdays and other special occasions.

 

David loved gardening. He is now in greener pastures preparing the gardens for when the times comes for the rest of us to join in on the rejoicing in the house of Heaven.


He is survived by his parents, Benjamin and Dolores Apodaca of Downey, California. Brothers:  Alex Garcia, Joe Garcia, Paul Garcia, Archie Garcia, Benjamin Apodaca Jr. Anthony Apodaca, Tom Apodaca, and John Apodaca. Sisters: Clara G. Villanueva, Linda G. Villanueva, Margaret Lopez, Lydia A. Marquez, Rosemarie A. Martinez. 26 nephews and nieces, 6 great nieces and nephew, many relatives and friends. He was laid to rest on October 17, 1995 at the Forest Lawn Cemetary in Covina, California.

 

"David's Poem"

 My son, what has bewildered you



And caused you so much pain

Come as you are, humble and true

For I will wash sins, crimson stains

Do not worry about one's past

I paid that debt on Calvary's tree

And now my Love so boundless and vast

Can mend one's heart even such as thee

 

Take my hand and walk in faith

And be not troubled or dismayed

For even though you can't see the way

Trust in me and in what I'll say

That I'll never leave nor forsake you

Your cares are my constant concern

Yes, in me you shall have peace anew

If within your soul, to me you'll turn

 

For truly I desire one's deepest Love

That I'll exalt me higher than one's own life

Truly eternity is that place above

That one's passion must burn bright

Nothin on earth could ever quite compare

To Heaven's haven, that sweet abode

So long as you hold to my eternal word

That sweet abode will be your treasured home

 

Your brother who Loves you so much,

Tommy Apodaca