Agape Life Services

07/11/2025

In Wichita's warm August light,
A soul was born to shine so bright.
Jacquelyn Christine, seventy-seven years,
A life of love, through joys and tears.

From Kansas plains to Virginia’s home,
Her heart found roots where she would roam.
A servant’s spirit, steadfast and true,
With every task, she saw it through.

A head secretary, calm and wise,
Her office chair retired with gentle sighs.
Her work was done, her mission clear,
She carried kindness year to year.

On a blind date, fate gently stirred,
A love that bloomed without a word.
Virgil, her partner, friend, and guide,
Together, walking side by side.

Fifty-eight years, ten months they shared,
In every moment, deeply cared.
No fishing lines, no rivers crossed,
But in her love, no time was lost.

Seven Great Danes, her faithful crew,
Horses and Eeyore’s gentle hue.
Animals who felt her tender heart,
Her love for them, a work of art.

Though dementia’s shadow came to play,
Her spirit laughed, her jokes would stay.
“Don’t make me come and kick your A,”
A spark that brightened every day.

She loved her soda, sweet and clear,
A simple joy held close and dear.
A wife, a mother, grandmother, too,
A heart so vast, so warm, so true.

Now gently resting, peace has found,
Her memory in hearts will sound.
Jacquelyn Christine, forever near,
A life well-loved, a soul sincere.

Though words can never quite convey
The love that fills the ones who stay,
Her family knows and always will,
Her spirit lives, enduring still.

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07/04/2025

💔 July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month 💔

No parent should ever have to walk the painful path of losing a child, but sadly, too many do.

July is a time to acknowledge the silent grief, the deep love, and the unimaginable strength of parents who have experienced this kind of loss. Whether it happened recently or years ago, the ache remains. And so does the love.

At Agape Life Services, we want to remind you: You are not alone.
💬 If you need someone to talk to
🕯️ If you want to honor your child’s memory
🤝 Or if you simply need a space to feel seen … we are here.

This month, we stand with all bereaved parents.
Let’s continue to uplift, support, and remember … together. 💙💗

07/04/2025

One of Eleven, But Truly One

In Loving Memory of Michael G. Dunivan

December 18, 1952 – June 29, 2025

One of Eleven, yet one so rare,

A gentle soul beyond compare.

In a house alive with love and noise,

He grew with strength, among the boys.

From country roads to city lights,

He carried calm through days and nights.

A quiet man with hands so kind,

A softer heart, you'd never find.

He met sweet Shirley, still so young,

And from that spark, true love was sprung.

Last Saturday would mark their gold,

Fifty years of love untold.

Though she was gone, their bond still remained,

Now reunited, free from pain.

He raised two daughters with steady grace,

Melinda, Tracey, in his embrace.

They never saw a temper rise,

Just warmth and peace behind his eyes.

A trucker’s life, a winding track,

But no road kept him from coming back.

Home was his compass, love his guide,

With family always by his side.

He played his favorites on repeat,

Three songs that made his world complete.

Each lyric held a piece of him,

A quiet joy that didn’t dim.

His grandkids made his spirit shine,

Great grandkids too, all part of his line.

Though one grandson had gone before,

Their bond remained forevermore.

So now we pause, we gently cry,

But know this isn’t a goodbye.

It’s “see you later,” soft and true,

From one who gave his all to you.

One of Eleven ... but truly one,

A job well done, a race well run.

In every heart his song will stay,

Still rolling on, day after day.

So, here’s to Michael, gentle and wise,

With a legacy that never dies.

Though his journey here is through,

His love lives on ... in me, in you.

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07/04/2025

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
In Loving Memory of Ryan

When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
Know I’ve just taken one last ride,
Where pain and worry flee.

I’ve traded in my toolbox,
For peace that never ends,
But I left behind my legacy
My family and my friends.

Tell my babies Daddy loves them,
That I’m always close, not far,
They’ll hear me in the engine’s hum,
And see me in the stars.

If the garage feels a little quiet,
Or the days feel long and slow,
Just fire up the old shop light,
And let my memory glow.

I built more than just motors,
I built a life with pride,
With grease-stained hands and a faithful heart,
And my loved ones by my side.

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we’re far apart
Every bolt, every laugh, every memory
Keeps me tucked within your heart.

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06/27/2025

In Loving Memory of Donald Richardelli.

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06/27/2025

A Tribute to Elvin E. Averette

A soldier brave, with heart so wide,
Elvin stood with strength and pride.
Through duty’s call and battles faced,
He wore his honor, calm and graced.

Yet more than medals, stripes, or fame,
It was family that he held aflame.
With Tangie, his love so true,
He said “I do” not once, but two.

Though time would steal his memory's grace,
Love still lingered in his face.
Now he rests, his journey done,
A hero, a husband, a father, a son.

Forever loved, forever near,
In every heart that holds him dear.

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06/26/2025

Celebrating The Life of Loricel Champ

From the islands of the Philippines she came,
With a spirit so bright and a beautiful name.
A biochemist, sharp and kind,
With a brilliant soul and curious mind.

She’d make you laugh with a silly face,
In every game, she’d set the pace.
"Apples to Apples" she’d always win,
With Kevin grinning as she'd begin.

She loved her family, near and far,
Each moment with them, her brightest star.
From Love & Hip-Hop to trips galore,
She found joy in life and always wanted more.

Through cancer's storm, her faith stood strong,
With Christ in her heart, she journeyed along.
A Catholic woman, devout and true,
With grace and strength in all she’d do.

Now heaven holds her gentle light,
A beacon of love, forever bright.
Though she’s gone, her joy remains,
In laughs, in games, and love’s sweet chains.

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06/24/2025

Honoring Debra Jean Delaney

She gave her heart in quiet grace,
A steady light, a warm embrace.
A mother true, so deeply kind,
With love that wrapped and shaped the mind.

In Stafford's schools, she found her place,
With special souls, she kept the pace.
Her gentle ways, her patient care,
Helped children bloom beyond despair.

A partner strong, a faithful friend,
Her love endured beyond the end.
Though memories slipped like evening light,
Her spirit held on through the night.

Now heaven holds her sweet and near,
Her legacy forever clear
In lives she touched, in hearts that stay,
Debra’s love lights the way.

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06/17/2025

Please Join Us
in a Celebration of Life
honoring the remarkable journey of
Louis Alvarado
A man whose life was filled with adventure, purpose, and love.

He gave his all in all he did,
With steady hands and heart so big.
From desk to dock, from sea to sky,
He chased his dreams, he soared so high.

Books and cruises, meals well shared,
With friends and family who deeply cared.
One day from a birthday, one day from rest,
He still gave this world his very best.

So now we gather, not in sorrow,
But to celebrate the joy he’d borrow.
From every place and every friend
His journey may pause, but love won’t end.

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06/15/2025

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day

To the fathers who guide us still,
And those whose love we quietly feel…
Across time, across miles,
We carry your strength, your laugh, your smiles.

To the dads we hug today,
And the ones we hold in memory’s way,
May this day be filled with light,
With peaceful hearts and spirits bright.

Honoring every father—past and present—
with love, gratitude, and grace.

Agape Life Services
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