Antonio Esteves

Antonio Esteves unexpectedly passed away on Monday, April 27,2026. He was the son of Raul and Madiana (Martins Gil) Esteves and was born to Raminho on the island of Terceira, Azores. He lived in the Azores until the age of 10. He was the brothers of the late Alonso Esteves, Lilian Esteves, and Eva Machado. He was the husband to Maria Bronshtein. Survivors include his wife Maria and three children: Nicole Esteves (her fiance Eric Simao), Nathan Esteves (his wife Jaclyn Esteves), and Stephanie Esteves; two grandchildren Alejandro Santiago and Autumn Esteves; two brothers Joe Esteves and John Esteves; multiple nieces and nephews, He was kind, gentle, but always made you laugh. He enjoyed spending time with his family and eating good food. He was a simple man, a man of few words, but had a witty sense of humor that would keep you on your toes. He didn't enjoy the spotlight but enjoyed supporting others. He will be missed dearly, but never forgotten.

Fill Not Your Heart with Sorrow

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles. I’ve only gone to rest for a while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am but as I used to be. Because, I will remember you all and look on with a smile. Understand in your hearts, I’ve only gone to rest a while. As long as I have the love of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.

Footprints

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints ,other times there were one set of footprints. This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints. So I said to the Lord, ‘You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there have only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?’ The Lord replied, ‘The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand, is when I carried you.’