Mrs. Carmelina Terrana RIP

[ralpht]

This has been a tough day, gang. My mother died this afternoon. I'll probably be off forum quite a bit for the next few days, but will look in from time to time.
My mom was the greatest and was always so very proud of her son's achievements. I will miss her but happy she didn't have to suffer.

[marv2]

Oh Ralph, I am truly very sorry to hear this. God bless her and your entire family at this time. You know what love is because of her. My condolences and prayers are with you all this evening.

Marv

[jobeterob]

Sorry to hear this Ralph; she must have lived to quite a grand old age.

Moms.........we only get one and they are always special; no one loves us like our Mom.

[skooldem1]

Ralph, I am so sorry to hear this. Stay strong.

[goomba]

Hi Ralph:

My condolences in your time of loss.

[soulster]

This has been a tough day, gang. My mother died this afternoon. I'll probably be off forum quite a bit for the next few days, but will look in from time to time.
My mom was the greatest and was always so very proud of her son's achievements. I will miss her but happy she didn't have to suffer.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[Jerry Oz]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Ralph. My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

[stalebagel]

Ralph:
I am so sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

[westgrandboulevard]

Ralph

It was your birthday very recently, and my own birthday preceded yours by just a few days [[maybe in a different year ...mine was 1950)

Your mother died today, and my own mother did the same, again just by a few days [[July 10th)

Not only my mother, but my oldest friend in every way.

I'm holding it together, but I don't think there's any more that I need say to you or Russ, is there....

We all know......

[moe]

Hi Ralph,
You know I thoght your mother was a peach!! Wonderful person, I think she might have been, what, 91?
God Bless her. I always knew how much you loved and cared for her.
God has her, Ralph.............and she's with your dad now.

Westgrandboulevard........my prayers are for you, too at this difficult time.

[jtf1972]

It's a rough day... God bless your family.

[copley]

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. She will always be with you in spirit. May she rest in peace.

[AnMDBCartoon]

My condolences to you & Russell.

[smark21]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathies.

[jillfoster]

Sorry to hear this, Ralph.... you just take all the time you need, and yes.. not having to suffer is a blessing in itself, I've seen alot of that with relatives of mine.

[Doug-Morgan]

Ralph.....
.....Dora and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. Words fail me, but thoughts don't and you have ours.

[caliluv]

Sorry to hear that Ralph. My prayers and deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

[sunshineonacloudyday]

Ralph,
My condolences to you and your family.
Sunshine

[blueskies]

So sorry for your loss.

[stephanie]

Ralph,
I am very sorry to hear this news. I wish I could say something different to make things better but I cant so please know that my heart is with you and Russ and other family members at this time. Take all of the time you need and know that your SDF family cares and is behind you.

[tl_harris]

Ralph and Russ

My colendences to you both in the loss of youor mother. I am truly saddened by the loss of your mom, and your great friend Bob Babbit. My prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time. God Bless you both.

T.L. Harris

[heikki]

Ralph and Russ,
My Condolences!

[jdwheat]

My condolences to you and Russ as well.

[StuBass1]

They say the "greats" go in threes. Today sadly, we lost three greats...Bob Babbitt, Jon Lord, and Mrs. Terrana. Ralph and Russ' mom completed the trilogy, and for that...the boys can take comfort.

[alanh]

My sympathies, thoughts and prayers go to you and your family Ralph. This is a real tough time for you, losing both your mother and Bob, an old friend, in such a short space of time. I'm thinking of you.

[motownmorph1]

so sorry to hear of your loss Ralph, my thoughts are with you & your family mate.

morph

[splanky]

I too am very sorry to hear this, Ralph, I know well how these losses feel. It's been the one consistent thing in my life
but you will go on. Take care and remember the good...

[johnjeb]

Ralph, my sincerest sympathy to you and the entire Terrana family during this difficult time.

[nathanj06]

Sorry to hear this Ralph. My condolences to you and your family.

[paul1970]

Sorry to hear of this loss.

[paladin]

There are really no words that could convey my feelings for you and your family, you and Russ have always been stellar people to me and I'm sure your Mom would have been the same way. It is quite nice that she lived a long and fruitful life and had sons that she was truly proud of. May she rest in peace.

[ratjr]

Ralph,

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. May she rest in peace.

RAT Jr & TNS

[motony]

Condolences to you & your family, prayers are with you through this difficult time.

[mellow_q]

Sorry for your loss, Ralph. Stay strong.

Marc T.

[voosh]

Our condolences and sincerest best wishes at this sad time.

[chidrummer]

Wow, what can I say but prayers and condolences to you and Russ. This is a real tough week for you guys to lose a great friend and a parent is hard in the same year let alone within days of each other. There's going to be a lot to take care of in the days and weeks ahead. Be kind to each other and remember the best of those you've lost.

[gary]

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, Ralph. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family.

[nosey]

Ralph, I am truly sorry to hear about your mom. I remember she and my mother were both born in 1920 and my mom will be 92 in October. She she forever rest in peace

[thommg]

Sending my sympathies and prayers to the you and the entire Terrana family, Ralph. One of the hardest things to lose is the woman who raised you, taught you, laughed with you and held you while you cried. Please remember that she lives in your heart and will watch over you from above as she did throughout her life.
Thom

[ollie]

Mother rest in peace. Ralph, Russ my condolences.

[ralpht]

Thank you all for the comforting messages. Very much appreciated. My mom was pushing 93 and living independently. It was becoming an increasing worry for Russ and me. We no longer have to deal with that worry. Just like my mom to think of others first.

[Glenpwood]

Ralph,

So sorry for your loss and hope you take comfort in the lifetime of love and memories you have of your mother.

Respectfully,
Glen

[luke]

So sorry to hear this Ralph. My Dad died 4/28. Keep the Faith.

[msmotown2]

Ralph,
Very sorry to hear about your mom. Condolences to you and your family.
I just said a prayer for you and your family.
Take care.

MsMotown

[144man]

So sorry to hear of your sad loss. My condolences to you.

[satipe]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[grapevine]

...God Bless you and Russ ...Ralph ...we're all orphans now ...you are in our thoughts and prayers

Carmelina Terrana RIP

:)

[snakepit]

Sorry to hear such sad news

[midnight johnny]

Ralph...my deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family.
John

[carlo]

I am so sorry, Ralph. You and your family are in my thoughts. God Bless.

[sophisticated_soul]

So sorry for your losses Ralph. You and Russ are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and be well.

[1382hitsville]

I have nothing to add to all these nice words. You are in my thoughts. Take care.

[the_classic_master]

my condolences goes out to you and your family, i will keep you guys in my prayers.

[bankhousedave]

Deepest condolences for your loss, Ralph and Russ. Your strength will support each other.

RIP Mrs T.

[imnokid]

Sorry to hear this Ralph. Bettye and I send our condolences.

[ralpht]

Thank you once again all for your messages of support. Russ and I made the funeral arrangements yesterday, set for Friday morning with a brief visitation at the funeral home and then on to the cemetery.

Monday I had gotten home and picked up a very distressed call from my mom and something was very wrong. I sped over to her house and found her body on her bedroom floor. I can still see that image, and I know it will take a bit of time for that to burn away.

[CliveR]

Condolences, Ralph. My thoughts are with you. I lost my own mother under similar circumstances ten years ago this month.

[smooth]

Dear Ralph and Russ

My sincere condolence on the passing of your Mom.
I truly enjoyed the occasions on which we had the opportunity to talk.
May she rest in eternal peace.

Abraham

[destruction]

Our sincerest condolences to Ralph, Russ and the rest of the fam.

[P-Shark: The Revenge]

I'm very sorry Ralph. My condolence to you, Russ and the rest of your family.
I know that your going through a lot with the passing of your mother and your
good friend Bob Babbit on the same day. Stay strong

[mark speck]

Moms are very special things...I'm feeling down because we had to put my Mom in Assisted Living [[she'd been in the hospital for two weeks prior), so I can totally sympathize with how you and Russ are feeling. RIP to Mrs. Terrana...you raised two wonderful boys! :[[

Best,

Mark

[1wicked]

Ralph, Russ, & Family:
The words don't come easy right now...but you have my heartfelt sympathy and prayers. Just remember the good times and cherish the memories. And...thanks for the bits of Mama T you shared with your SDF family over the years. Wish I could have met her...

[tallone]

You are in my prayers

[thelastsupreme]

My heart goes out to you and your family, Ralph and Russ. Peace to you, and God bless you at this difficult time. Love from Susaye

[daddyacey]

My condolences to you and your family. Find comfort in the fact that you both have made your mother proud of your accomplishments and the fact that you carry her spirit with you and that her spirit lives on through you and the people that you have touched through your work. There is a bigger picture to consider and that is that she has blessed you both with life and through that life she has blessed many others that also share in your loss. The body is gone ,but her spirit lives on. God bless !!!!!

[msjoys]

Ralph & Russ - I'm so sorry to hear of this - Haven't checked in to Soulful Detroit in awhile - But know that your SD family is lifting you up in prayer. So many of us, unfortunately, know what you're going through. God is right by your side; & He will carry you through! Look to Him for strength!

[ralpht]

The graveside service for my mother yesterday was beautiful, officiated by Pastor Mick Erickson, and attended by so many of my mother's many friends. She was truly loved by so many.

Thank you all for your heartfelt condolences. It meant a lot to Russ, me and our family.

[mel]

Sorry to hear of your sad loss Ralph thinking of you and your family

[robb_k]

5197
I'm so sorry to hear that Ralph. My condolences to you and Russ. She lived a long and beautiful life, reaching 93 and still living independently. There is nothing I can say to ease your missing her. But I know what you are going through. I lost my mother 3 years ago, and my father a few months ago. Like your mother, my father lived a long and active life, and was healthy and independent to the end. Unfortunately, my mother, on the other hand, was an invalid, lying in bed for her last 9 years. We need to believe that they've gone to a better place.

[edafan]

Ralph

Keep strong

Like Eddie Kendricks said

Keep on Truckin

My beautiful wife Cecilia died on April 16, 2012
It's o k to cry
We just lost Bob Babbitt also
Edafan

[destruction]

Ralph,

Sending condolences to you and the fam from MSM who has been away from her comp for a bit.

[mrclemma]

Ralph,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. You and Russ are in my prayers.
-Brian T.

[MotownSteve]

My deepest condolences to Ralph, Russ, and Westgrandblvd. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you

[manny]

Hi, dear Ralph

An embrace to you and yours from Spain [[there is no words for a loss like that...)

[juicefree20]

Ralph,

Man, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news & you & Russ have my deepest sympathy.

For many years now, I remember some of the conversations that we've had where you spoke of your mother & while never having met her, it was like she was a member of the forum & she sounded as though she was one hell of a person.

I'm so sorry to be responding so late & for me, this hits very close to home. My mother was admitted into the hospital last month, as it turned out, she had colitis. So after 2 weeks in the hospital & the past 2 weeks in a nursing home in order to get her legs back, she doesn't seem to be rebounding as quickly as she normally does. It's as though I'm watching her slowly slip away, physically & now mentally.

My heart goes out to you, Russ & your family. I can only imagine how difficult her passing is. But she's left you a lifetime of great memories which you'll always draw from & her legacy can be found in her children & grandchildren & from where I sit, she's done one hell of a job in that department, which is more than can be said for more than a few people.

Ralph & Russ, I'm so sorry to read this & I send deepest condolences from my family to yours.

Mrs. Carmelina Terrana, may you rest in peace always!

[mr_june]

My condolences also Ralph.

[Kamasu_Jr]

Let me offer my condolences, though late, Ralph. I've had a rough month too with both my Dad and my uncle hospitalized at the same time. I'm worn out from visiting hospitals and rehab centers and still mourning Bob Babbitt's passing.

[ceasar]

Greetings, Ralph & Russ,
So sorry to hear this, hang in there.
I know the feeling.
Regards
Ceasar

[Roberta75]

My Dear Ralph,

I have been in Guadalajara with my church for the past 3 weeks so I am only now finding out about the passing of you beloved mom Mrs. Carmelina Terrano. Please accept my sincerest sympathy and know I will be in prayer for you tonight. Please know your mom is in heaven with the Heavenly Father and is looking over you.

Heavenly Father, I know Ralph's mother still loves him and those close to him who are still here on earth. I ask you that you please look over Ralph, give him peace and surround him with love knowing that his mom is with you dear God in Heaven. Please help Ralph understand that it was time for his mom to go home to the Heavenly mansion where she will live in love, peace and free of pain for eternity. Let Ralph know dear Father that you will watch over dear Mother Terrano until the time comes for you to call Ralph home for the everlasting Heavenly family reunion. I ask you this dear Father in the name of your son, my savior who died on the cross, rose again and is seated by your right hand.

Thank you Dearest God.

Roberta

[GeeTee(HPK)]

Ralph,
I've been away from the forum for a while,and I'm sadden to hear about the passing of your mother. My condolences to you,Russ and your family. Be well ...

[Penny]

Ralph, I am just learning of this deep sadness that has touched your lives. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Penny

[ralpht]

Once again, many thanks for the good thoughts, everyone. The funeral went well last week and then I came down with the flu. Saw my doc last Monday and he put me ion some meds that are really kicking in now. Feeling much better.