March 27,2010
Just found out that Rosie Ramirez has passed.. It is hard watching all the old bandits and their friends leaving. This must be the worst part of aging, seeing all your friends and family leave your life.. Watching my parents, now my mother, watching her friends pass, is hard enough.. We try to remember the great times we had in our lives and hold those memories close to our heart. This writing has taken on a different tone..
My dad has 2 sisters, he has always loved and held close to his heart. Even in his current state, when mom and I recently visited him, he asked where are my sister. So in his mind he still has the memories of the past and he is struggling to communic
We had a family picnic this weekend. The "Arnett tribal unit" got together at Eucalyptus Park in La Mesa. We decided to get together more often at my Aunt Hilda's funeral service. Aunt Boogie, (Norlund)

. Hilda Arnett Hernandez, dad's sister passes this was her obituary in the SD Union-Tribune

HERNANDEZ, HILDA Hilda Hernandez was born on August 5, 1929 and passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010. Hilda was
the daughter of Joaquin and Esperanza Arnett. She was born and raised in San Diego with her older brother, Joaquin and
younger sister, Norlund (Boogie). Hilda married Dan Hernandez in 1945 and together they raised three children, Robert, Dave
and Yolanda (Ronnie). Hilda's greatest love was for her family, but especially the children. The care and raising of her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was a wonderful mother, sister and friend. Hilda will be sadly
missed by her family and all those who knew and loved her. A Memorial Mass will be held for Hilda at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,
February 9th, at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 8086 Broadway, Lemon Grove. A reception to follow in the church hall
after the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made in honor of Hilda to Sharp Hospice, PO Box 1750,
La Mesa, CA 91944, or call Sharp Hospice at (619) 667-1900.