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Charlene Gonzales took to Instagram to celebrate the memory of her stepdad Pepito Vera-Perez who recently passed away.

The beauty queen-turned-actress recalled beautiful moments she spent living with her stepfather whom she fondly referred to as Uncle Pete.

She said, “He was the father figure in my life and a great inspiration... I was not his biological daughter but he and his family treated me & my brother like their own. I will always be truly grateful to the Vera Perez family... One of the families I knew growing up & continues to have a great influence in my life. From the time I was 3 years old to the time I got married, till now. Thank you for the love and kindness... Uncle Pete helped my mom guide me, loved my brother & I through the years”

According to Charlene’s post, her stepdad suffered from a severe stroke eight years ago which affected his ability to communicate and understand them.

She further wrote, “It still hurts today, to physically lose him forever in our lives. He was such a free-spirited person, with such a kind heart. I know he is roaming freely and happily in heaven now. We truly miss you, Uncle Pete. Thank you for being a father to me & my brother!! You will forever be in our hearts... We love you very very very much !!! May you Rest In Peace, Uncle Pete.”

 

I fondly call him Uncle Pete. Although, he was not technically my uncle.. He was not only my stepfather.. He was the father figure in my life and a great inspiration.. I was not his biological daughter but he and his family treated me & my brother like their own. I will always be truly grateful to the Vera Perez family.. One of the families I knew growing up & continues to have a great influence in my life. From the time I was 3 years old to the time I got married, till now. Thank you for the love and kindness.. Uncle Pete helped my mom guide me, loved my brother & I through the years. Unfortunately, 8 years ago we lost him due to a severe stroke and that was the last time he could understand us. It still hurts today, to physically loose him forever in our lives. He was such a free spirited person, with such a kind heart. I know he is roaming freely and happily in heaven now. We truly miss you Uncle Pete.. ???? Thank you for being a father to me & my brother!! You will forever be in our hearts.. We love you very very very much !!! May you Rest In Peace..???????? ????????Uncle Pete.. ????????

A post shared by Charlene Gonzalez-Muhlach (@itsmecharleneg) on May 31, 2018 at 11:27pm PDT