Guestbook from the Austin American Statesman Guest Book, Roland loved by so many people from all over...

With our deepest sympathies...in our thoughts and prayers...may Rolanod rest in peace. Love, The Elizarde Family

~ Debbie Elizarde, from Harlingen, Texas

 

Our warmest condolences to Gary Maitre and our prayers to the Chavez Family. May your fond memories bring some comfort.

- Rosa and John Randolph, from  Austin, Texas

 

My condolences to the Chavez Family and to Gary Maitre. You can rest a little easier knowing that you are being watched from above by the newest angel in Heaven.

~ Bethina Delgado, Harlingen, Texas

 

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

~ sofia garcia, from Harlingen, Texas

 

My condolences to all the Chavez Families. I shared many Band memories with Rolando at Coakley & the Harlingen Cardinal Band. He will truly be missed! May the Lord comfort you through this trying time. My prayers are with you all.

~ Elizabeth (Betsy) De La Rosa Avila, from San Benito, Texas

 

My condolences to Gary Maitre and the Chavez family. May your memories give you solace in this time of loss.

- Kate Murphy

 

My Deepest condolences to you Gary Maitre and to the Chavez Family. I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. I am honored to have known Rolando and to have memories of him. You all are in my prayers as I lift you all up to our Lord.

~ Helen Castillo Jackson, from Plano, Texas

 

Our condolences to the Chavez family. We are thinking of you and will keep you all in our prayers.

~ Saldivar and Hodgson Family, from Harlingen, Texas

 

My sincere condolences to the Chavez family and to Gary. I am a friend and co-worker of Roland's and have known him about 12 years. I always thought of Roland as one of the finer people of the world. He always made me smile. He is greatly missed.

~ Yvonne Buonamici, from Austin, Texas

 

Dear Chavez Family, My heartfelt sympathies to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I want you to know that I always have held you in the highest esteem. I know that you will carry on and you have my best wishes for the future. Sincerely, Coach Morley

~ Robert Morley, from  Harlingen, Texas

 

Our deepest condolences to Gary Maitre and the Chavez Family. We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

~ Clifford and Shaela Wilson, from Lockhart, Texas

 

Roland was a kind-hearted and loving man who will be missed by all who knew him. He was fortunate to have Gary Maitre in his life for 16 years, especially at the end when Gary stood by him faithfully and lovingly.

~ Ron Ozio, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

Roland was a good friend and will be greatly missed here in Austin. My deepest condolences to his family and longtime partner, Gary Maitre.

~ Dennis Haney, from Austin, Texas

 

My condolences to the entire Chavez family, especially Salomon and Edith, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

~ Joey Leal, from  Cypress, Texas

 

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

~ Chris Kretz, from Los Fresnos, Texas