In Loving Memory, Ramon Estandarte

Dear Friends and Family,

Ramon Estandarte (or Tito Jojo as we call him) suddenly passed away in his home last week. We know that this news must be hard for you, as it is for everyone who Ramon has touched. An accomplished and brilliant Systems Architect, as well as an amazing photographer with an incredibly keen eye, he was also a son, brother, uncle, friend, and father to three of the sweetest mini Schanuzers.  Filled with so many stories, he was elusive and enigmatic, and his intelligence and intellect were out of this world. We already miss hearing about his conspiracy theories, political commentary, dog park adventures, and seeing his glowsticks, flashlights and swiss army knives everywhere.  He also had the best earthquake and apocalypse kit in town (Who's house will we go to now when the world ends?) He had the BEST laugh, the sharpest wit, and the most tender heart. He was ALWAYS there for his family, and we will do everything we can to lay him to rest and celebrate his memory. As devastated we are by his absence, we are so grateful and blessed that we were able to have him in our lives for as long as we did. He would have been half a century old on March 25. 

As everyone knows, preparing for funeral arrangements, especially while already under financial pressure,  is difficult and unexpected. Below is a breakdown of what will need to be done in the following 2 weeks:

-Plans for cremation 
-Transportation of ashes back home to Phillippines 
-A memorial service so his friends and family can gather in one place to celebrate his life and the impact he made on all of us. 

Every cent will be put to use. 

If there is anything you can do or offer to help with this transition and honor him with a fitting memorial, we would be greatly appreciative. If you haven't done so already, please leave a comment with your email address so we can keep everyone updated on details as they get sorted out.

Thank you so much everyone for your thoughts and prayers. We all just miss him so much. 

Sending all of our love, 

The Estandarte and Mabugat Family, Sam, Jack & Bess