Alive! presents one of our most popular annual features – Father’s Day messages from Club Members. Enjoy… and happy Father’s Day!

Due to a technical issue, we received this entry for our
Father’s Day tribute late. We’re publishing it now. – Ed.

 

 

“Happy Father’s Day to the best Daddy in the world!
We love you! Olivia, Charlotte and Cec.”

– For Daniel Sanchez, Public Works/StreetsLA

 

 

 

 

 

“Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world! Eighty-eight years strong. Blessed!”

– Lorean Soo Hoo, Retired, LAPD

 

 


“Came to this country with nothing, gave us everything. Your strength, love and sacrifice built our future. Happy Father’s Day, Dad – our greatest hero.”

– Anthony Rueda, LADWP

 

 

“Happy Father’s Day, Dad. I appreciate you more each year, and
thanks for everything you do. – Marquas Smith.”

– Burt Smith, Public Works/Sanitation

 

 

“Dad, you’re my superhero! Thank you for always being there for us! Happy Father’s Day!”

– Frank Hernandez, Housing

 

 

“Wishing you the best Father’s Day. We appreciate all you do for our family. We love you!”

– Howard Thomas, General Services

 

 


“Happy Dad Day Foster! Ever since retirement, he’s been traveling nonstop. But he always thinks of us, and sometimes takes us with.
Love ya. J &C.”

– James Howlett, Public Works/Sanitation

 

 

“Happy Father’s Day. Thank you for being there for our daughter.”

– For Ernie Gallegos, Animal Services

 

 


“Happy Father’s Day, Grandpa Julian and Dad! We wish you a wonderful celebration because you deserve it. Thank you for everything.
We love you!”

– Julian Garcia, Public Works/Street Services

 

 


“Happy Father’s Day to my Dream Dad. Words cannot express how much I love you. ‘How wonderful life is … now you’re in the world.’”

– Noelle Kauffman, Club Director of Sales

 

 

“Happy Father’s Day to the best father, but most importantly, my best friend! I love you forever!”

– Evelyn Lucero, Public Works/Sanitation

 

 


“Thank you, Dad (Marco A. Trinidad) for all the love, laughter, wisdom and faith-filled guidance. You are forever in our hearts and fond memories.”

– Rachel Griffin, Retired, Convention Center

 

“Happy Father’s Day, Dad! I love and appreciate you.”

– Candace Velasco, LADWP

 


“Happy Father’s Day to the most amazing, hard-working man I know! We love you so much! Love, your wife and kids.”

– For Officer John Sousa, Airport Police

 


“We’re celebrating our Daddy, who has the most amazing perfect children ever! Oh, and the most amazing, beautiful wife, too!”

– For Markus Pharr, LADWP

 

 

“I love you, and I’m proud of the man that you are! Thank you.”

– Rosie Lee Hooks, Cultural Affairs

 

 

“Happy Father’s Day to my dad in heaven. I will forever be grateful
to be your son.”

– Mauricio Guardado, LADWP

 

 

“Happy Father’s Day to the best dad ever. I don’t know what we’d do without you! Cancer does not stop you from work and being the best provider for us.”

– Linette Frausto, LADOT

 

 


“Miss you so much, Dad. Happy Father’s Day to the man who was always there. Big or small.”

– Amy Carrillo, LADWP

 

 


“Gracias Papa por todo lo que has hecho por nuestra familia. #sisepuede”

– Jose Muniz, Building and Safety

 

 

“These three daughters and two granddaughters of mine make myself proud to be a dad/father/grandfather – Krysta, 36; Breeana, 33; Raquel, 31; Jade, 5; and Ezra, 4.”

– Martin Alarcon, Public Works/StreetsLA

 


“Happy Father’s Day to my dad, David Sinohue, who served the City
of Los Angeles for 38 years and Retired from LADOT. Thank you for your gift of love.”

– Donovan Sinohue, LAFD