In a small town of Santa Rosa de Oso, Antioquia in Colombia, Jose Tobias Restrepo (RIP) and Rosa Adela Agudelo (RIP) welcomed their son on March 27, 1948. They christened him Arsecio De Jesus Restrepo, one of only two surviving sons in a family of 11 daughters in a small farm outside of Medellin to Mr. and Mrs. Restrepo. As he grew, he made his way to the US in search of greater opportunities. In 1973, he set off to Boston with only his hopes and dreams and blessings from his parents in search of a better tomorrow. Not long, in 1975 he met his future bride, Gladys Forero and within a year married and started a family. By the following fall, they welcomed their first of four children; Jerry, Leslie, Ruben (RIP) and Carlos. They soon left Boston for warmer climate and settle in Cypress, Texas. Throughout his life, "A.R." as most would know him, worked in restaurants, constructions and finally machine shops. He worked as a machinist for nearly 35 years before retiring in 2014. Together with Gladys, they shared countless memories, 40 years of marriage and also helped welcomed seven grandchildren and loved every minute of it.


En el pequeño pueblito de Santa Rosa de Oso, Antioquia en Colombia, Jose Tobias Restrepo (QEPD) y Rosa Adela Agudelo (QEPD) dieron la bienvenida a su hijo el 27 de Marzo de 1948. Lo bautizaron Arsecio de Jesus Restrepo, uno de dos barones en una casa de 11 hijas en una finca en las afueras de Medellin. Con sueños, espereanzas y bendiciones por un mejor futuro se dio ir en 1973 rumbo a EEUU. No mucho tiempo paso cuando se encontro con su futura esposa, Gladys Forero. Dentro de un año se casaron y comenzaron su familia. Al proximo año, dieron la bienvenida a su primero de cuatro hijos; Jerry, Leslie, Ruben (QEPD) y Carlos. De pronto se fueron de Boston a climas mas calidos y se establecieron en Cypress, Texas. Durante su vida, "A.R" como fue conocido por muchos de sus amigos, trabajo en restaurantes, construccion y finalmente como maquinista. Trabajo como maquinista casi 35 años luego jubilandose en 2014. Despues de 40 años de matrimonio y siete nietos, Gladys y Arsecio disfrutaron y amaron cada minuto.