I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences goes out to the family. During this time of sorrow I would like to share an encouraging thought from the Bible. Revelation 21:4 states, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." There is a real hope of being reunited with your loved ones. (John 5:28, 29). Jehovah hates death; he views it as an enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26) He has a longing to conquer that enemy, to undo death by means of the resurrection. He yearns to bring back those who are in his memory and to see them live on earth again. (Job 14:14,15). He made this promise at Psalms 37:29 and John 3:16. Please visit jw.org for more information on this subject.