Alive! presents one of our most popular annual features – Mother’s Day messages with pictures from Club Members. Enjoy… and happy Mother’s Day!
“Gracias por tu esfuerzo, guianza, y amor.
Siempre te amaremos, Mama.”
– Carlos Peralta, LADWP
“Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Thank you for all the love you pour into us every day and for being a darling grandmother. Love, Candace.”
– Candace Velasco, LADWP
“Happy Mother’s Day to the best mom ever.”
– Lorenzo Sandoval, LA County Probation
“Happy Mother’s Day, Mommy! Continue to rejoice in heaven!
Love you always.”
– Larna Jordan, Public Works/Street Lighting
“To the best mother, grandmother and great-grandmother ever, I thank God for every single day; it’s such a beautiful blessing. Thank you, Mother. Essie Taylor aka Na Na aka Boss. Love you from infinity and beyond.”
– LaTatia Taylor, Public Works/Street Services
“Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for your constant love, support and strength. I’m so grateful for everything you do and the person you are. Love you always, Ruby.”
– Eva Chiaravalle, LAPD
“To the best grandma and mom @-}– Thank you for all that you do for us, especially these blessings in our lives. We love you! Happiest of Mother’s Days! Te queremos mucho!”
– Michele Canela, City Attorney
“In loving memory of my dear mother, Lois Tyus, whose love, strength and wisdom continue to guide me every day. A gentle spirit who gave her love and unwavering support to her children and grandchildren.”
– Tracie Edwards, Airports
“Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Thank you for being the
greatest mom ever! Love you!”
– Sung (Kimberly) Jin, Public Works/Contract Administration
“Mami, you are the perfect mother! Thank you for such momentous meals, and great taste in music (A.K.A. Las Jiguerillas). We love you, Joanna.”
– Rosa Escareno-Rodriguez, LADWP
“Mi mama es la mejor madre luchona una gran madre gran abuela y mejor amiga que dios me a dado de regalo te amo mama por siempre estar ahi cuando nadie mas puede tomar tu amor y sacrificios te amo.”
– Morena Rodriguez, Parks and Recreation, LA County
“Thank you for always being our rock and our confidant. We love you. Happy Mother’s Day!”
– Thomas Huerta, Retired, Building and Safety
“You’re my one and only mom, and I’ll always have a special place in my heart for you. Happy Mother’s Day! Eres mi única madre y siempre tendré un lugar especial en mi corazón para ti. ¡Feliz día de la madre!”
– Robert Larios, Club CEO
(pictured: Robert’s mom and dad)
“Happy Mother’s Day to the most amazing
mothers I could ever wish for!”
– Noelle Kauffman, Club Director of Sales
“Happy Mother’s Day, Mama (Lala) Marianne. Your love is the greatest gift I’ve ever received. Wishing you a day filled with joy
and happiness.”
– Jessica Lee, Public Works/Sanitation
“My mother was my calm. She never got too high or too low.
She’s the reason I don’t panic under pressure. She was a giver
and loved by the kids in the neighborhood. Happy Mother’s Day, Mama! Rest well.”
– Rory Holmes, LADWP
“I am truly blessed to have a strong, beautiful, caring, unselfish mother who always put me first! I love you Madre; thank you for everything!”
– Elsa Cerpa-Chavarin, County Counsel, Los Angeles County
“I love you, thank you, please forgive me.”
– Antonio Mendieta, LADOT
“Happy Mother’s Day to the best mom (First Lady) Gloria Martinez, the backbone of this family! To my daughter Starla Logo, you make me so proud every day of the woman you have become. And Leilani Logo, you are my world.”
– Lupe Salazar, Airports
“Wishing my beautiful wife Ronda a Happy Mother’s Day. Love you!
– Vincent Murray, Airports
“Happy Mother’s Day to the beautiful women in my family: mom Gloria Martinez, sister Gloria Perez and Ginger Martinez, daughter Starla Logo, sis-in-laws Candace Martinez and Nancy Martinez. Luv u all.”
– Lupe Salazar, Airports
“I will always love my mother, who passed away five years ago. I will always keep her in my thoughts and prayers. She will be missed deeply and I am incredibly thankful to be her son.”
– Lionel Mares, Personnel
“To the best mom in the world. Thank you for everything! I love you boundlessly and eternally. Deeh.”
– Deedra Garcia, LADWP
“My mom says a mother’s love for her children is unconditional and the purest love. Thank you, Mom, for demonstrating and making feel that love. Like a fingerprint you are unique and will never be duplicated.”
– Ramon Gutierrez, LAPD
“Thank you, Mom, for all you did for me and my family. Thank you
for the memories. I miss you every day!”
– Rachel Griffin, Retired, Convention Center
“You’re my sunshine! On this Heavenly Mother’s Day, shining bright. Forever loved.”
– Michelle Townsend, City Attorney
“Feliz Dia de Las Madres! I love you!”
– Jenny Jacinto, Housing
“Mami, gracias por todo lo que haces por mi por ser mi guia en mi camino. Te amo, Mami!”
– Jessica Ramirez, DMV, State of California
“Mom, the matriarch of our family, you are always there for us to support and lend a helping hand with our family whenever we may fall short! Sincerely from the bottom of my heart,
love, Kevin”
– Officer Kevin Ishida, LAPD
“Happy Mother’s Day.”
– Nathale Juarez. Airports
“Mom, thank you for your unconditional love, your presence always lights my path. Mamá, gracias por tu amor incondicional, tu presencia siempre ilumina mi camino. Con Amor y Proposito, Salvadora S.”
– Salvadora Sosa Prieto, Library
“Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! We love you! Mia, Gema and Papa.”
– Vanessa Santillan, Finance
“Happy Mother’s Day to the world’s greatest mom ever. God knew exactly what He was doing when He blessed you with me.
I love you, Lucy!”
– Taneshia Burrell, Public Works/Engineering
“To a very special lady who has been a beautiful example of strength and faith. She dedicated 33 years of service with the
City of Los Angeles and is now Retired. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom.
I love you!”
– DeOssha Moore, Personnel
