Mildre Yanet Matute Burgos

Farewell to Midre Yanet

We are all here to say farewell to Mildre; or as her family called her, Yanet, her middle name.

Mildre Yanet was the woman I was fortunate to be married to for 45 years. She was the strongest, most compassionate, smart, and beautiful lady I have ever met. I used to tell her I knew her even better than her mom did because we had a long and happy life together.

I was a fortunate guy to have her always by my side; she never gave up on anything, good or bad, she often encouraged me to move forward and see what happens...

She enjoyed traveling and going to the beach or the pool. She was an Accounting Assistant, Lawyer, Cosmetic Technician, and Nanny; but especially a loving and loyal wife, unconditionally loving mother, and mother-in-law.

Mildre, two things you wanted, that we could not accomplish for you:

The first one: Speaking English. No matter how hard you tried, and maybe we as a family did not provide enough support, or maybe because after a while you realized that your inability to speak English was not important or necessary enough as it never stopped you from getting things done. Whatever the reason, it no longer matters, as I’d like to think the place you now dwell does not require it.

The second: You always wanted to go to New York and meet Alexa face to face. That is something we owe you, and I will forever apologize we were not able to accomplish it in your lifetime. I hope in your new life you may meet her and say hello. I promise to try to take you in spirit.

Ok, now is the time to say goodbye, Negrita, as one of your favorite songs says

“We always love you”

Your husband,
 Jorge

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Mildre is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Jorge Sr; her eldest son, Leonardo and his wife Alexandra; her youngest son Jorge Jr and his wife Chelsea; and her three granddaughters, Mila, Isabella, and Lilah.

 Adiós a Midre Yanet

Estamos todos aquí para despedirnos de Mildre; o como la llamaba su familia, Yanet, su segundo nombre.

Mildre Yanet fue la mujer con la que tuve la suerte de estar casado durante 45 años. Era la dama más fuerte, compasiva, inteligente y hermosa que jamás haya conocido. Solía decirle que la conocía incluso mejor que su madre, porque teníamos una vida larga y feliz juntas.

Fui un tipo muy afortunado de tenerla siempre a mi lado; ella nunca se rindió ante nada, bueno o malo, muchas veces me animó a seguir adelante y ver qué pasa...

Le gustaba viajar, ir a la playa o a la piscina. Fue Auxiliar Contable, Abogada, Técnico en Cosmética, Niñera; pero sobre todo una esposa amorosa y leal, una madre y una suegra incondicionalmente amorosa.

Mildre, dos cosas que querías y que no pudimos lograr por ti:

El primero: hablar Inglés. No importa lo mucho que lo intentaste, y tal vez nosotros, como familia, no te brindamos suficiente apoyo, o tal vez porque después de un tiempo te diste cuenta de que tu incapacidad para hablar inglés no era lo suficientemente importante o necesaria, ya que nunca te impidió hacer las cosas. Cualquiera sea el motivo, ya no importa, ya que me gustaría pensar que el lugar donde estes ahora no lo requiere.

Segundo: siempre quisiste ir a Nueva York y conocer a Alexa cara a cara. Eso es algo que te debemos y siempre te pediré disculpas por no haber podido lograrlo durante tu vida. Espero que en tu nueva vida puedas conocerla y saludarla. Prometo intentar llevarte en espíritu.

Ok, ahora es el momento de decir adiós, Negrita, como dice una de tus canciones favoritas “Siempre te queremos”.

Tu marido,

Jorge

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A Mildre le sobreviven su amado esposo durante 45 años, Jorge Sr; su hijo mayor, Leonardo y su esposa Alexandra; su hijo menor Jorge Jr y su esposa Chelsea; y sus tres nietas, Mila, Isabella y Lilah.

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