10 Years Ago - A Eulogy For Clara

10 Years ago Nana left us. She continues to live on in our family stories and a little bit here too. When she passed I delivered this Eulogy for her which was written with the help of all her grandchildren. Thank you for helping us keep her memory alive.

[@mid-lifeotakus4407]

I pretend I live in a world on KZbin where these wonderful people still exist

[@jewelsking4756]

This is the best comment on you tube ever. I agree 100%

[@em.1633]

They do still exist. Maybe not in a way you can meet, but she's still teaching and making people smile every day.

[@jewelsking4756]

@@em.1633 The holiday season is here. I have the DVD s that were made of her cooking. I have no family around so I feel like I get to cook and bake with Clara with me in the kitchen.

[@StarDreamMemories]

Clara does......on KZbin ❤

[@imalwaysme4332]

​@jewelsking4756 She does make u feel all cozy. She has an easiness about her .

[@jodifinnegan4453]

I can't believe it's been 10 years. 😢 Thank you Christopher, for keeping her memory alive. She was truly a gift! 💖

[@tashadenise9400]

Beautiful I can see she left so much love

[@michellelaclair]

was she from syracuse ny?

[@michellelaclair]

opps

[@michellelaclair]

i shud always watch videos to the end //

[@antiglobaljoel532]

She was a gift, and with the rising price of food, she's a blessing that, with these videos, keeps giving to the poor and middle class. Thank you, Clara.

[@TheJorgSacul]

Everytime I see a dandelion, I think of her. They are not weeds to me, but reminders of Clara's eternal radiant goodness. Thank you for sharing her with us.

[@sarahlynn7894]

Oh me too! I used to look at them as weeds until I watched that amazing video and lesson from Clara! So grateful to have found her channel. She reminds me so much of my Nana whom was so much alike.

[@ARANH]

Same!

[@thedarkdane7]

same!

[@justpde]

So do I, but I still treat them as weeds. I try to catch the leaves early to use, but always miss out. Clara was, can we say, simply comforting.

[@DoReMIY23]

Same for me!

[@Ididntwantayoutubehandl]

We love you Clara ❤❤❤ And to everyone else, Jesus loves you!

[@SadBulldog]

Still a legend, after all this time. Her memory has been captured forever. Love you, Nana. Keep cooking up there.

[@CardinalKaos]

This channel is one of the most important of all the internet. It is a catalog of culture and food long past, so that the young amoung us may know what life used to be like. THIS at its core is why the internet was invented; the sharing and storing of the world knowledge for every subsequent generation. Clara, and you her grandson, are heros for this. You have given a gift beyond generations, and to me, that is a truely grand legacy.

[@cathyshaw-kalloo237]

THIS. *all* of this. Beautiful comment and true, true words. This is indeed the *best* reason for KZbin to exist, and it's absolute best use.... connecting people across miles, countries, and generations. Life affirming.

[@victoriacrudup3477]

Couldn't agree more.

[@michellew7105]

Thank you so much for this beautiful tribute to your grandmother and for sharing her with all of us! ❤️ Watching her videos makes me so happy and comforted. ❤️

[@cryptomonkey6142]

A truly beautiful, gentle, and giving lady. Her legacy lives on. Rest peacefully, Clara. ❤

[@eviehammond9509]

I agree with so many here, she was an amazing woman. Thank you so much for sharing your time & recipes with us. She will be missed, but never forgotten.❤

[@kimsrurallife8775]

What a treasure she was. She is still teaching and entertaining us. A well lived life.

[@luludi3]

Oddly enough, I dug out her cookbook last night. My family and I are going through a very hard time and I wanted to read it again for comfort. Bless her and I know she is resting in the Light of eternal Love.

[@celes42017]

She definitely sent you a sign then. It’s always darkest before the dawn. Reach out if you need someone to talk to-comment it’s fine here

[@user-sc8gd2kr1b]

Many prayers for the family, its the times we are in because, things have hit this family. I tell you so you know that it’s not just yours. I’m in my late 50 I stand by Jesus I know that he is coming soon. With worse times ahead but, I know I’Ll see Clair in heaven and we all be in her kitchen talking and having fun. Please keep head up, all the family too, may God Bless you all with love and hugs and a good friendship. Amen🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💯✝️❤️😇🤗💕🕊️

[@luludi3]

@@celes42017 I think so too. I believe in signs not coincidences. Thank you so much, that's so kind of you! Blessings to you and I appreciate your good advice.

[@PripyatPlayground]

What is the cook book called?

[@user-sc8gd2kr1b]

@@PripyatPlayground It’s called 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔Clara’s Kitchen how about that God loves all don’t you know just believe 🤔🤭God is love and friendship Family. Start reading Bible you might know.

[@AliciaNyblade]

Thank you so much, not only for this lovely tribute, but for sharing Clara with all of us. I was in college when I first found this channel, circa 2010, and I fell in love with Clara's warmth right away. The first recipe of hers I ever tried was The Poorman's Meal. I've made it countless times since--it's even on my dinner menu for this week--and every time, I think of her as I'm preparing it. Her mother's simple cake recipe, featured in her cookbook, has also become a favorite. Clara was an absolute delight to watch any time, but especially during COVID lockdown when her wisdom of having grown up in similar tough times seemed even more poignant. She was a wonderful lady and, once again, thank you for sharing her with all of us here on the Internet. We love and miss you, Clara!

[@WIL-hg9qh]

Clara’s recipes are the best! I bought my grandma her cook book and she loves it❤ I watch her videos all the time and I learn a lot from her! She was definitely a wonderful person! I’m sure she is watching over everyone that reads her book and gives love to this channel❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nezzyt4409]

What a beautiful eulogy for your nonna. May she delight in God's presence along with my momma.

[@dianedurham2896]

Clara has left an amazing legacy. Her videos will help us all through the hard times that are upon us.

[@HigzyTeflon]

Touching eulogy. Nice work, Chris. She has gone home, just as we all will one day, but her legacy of care, love and family lives on. Fly free, Clara

[@Maeglin7936]

Such an amazing woman! I thank God for letting her in my life to teach me and make sure I pass her teachings on.

[@MadAboutBrows]

Beautiful eulogy, she was such a lovely woman. 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@AlChestBreach]

Doesn't seem like ten years, thanks so much for posting for us all here and there. Clara was a wonderful woman indeed

[@dawncordero7760]

What a beautiful tribute to Clara a beautiful lady! Rest in heavenly peace, Clara! We love you. 🙏🥰❤️

[@texasmimi5566]

I just made her Holiday Biscotti the other day. Tears are running down my cheeks. She was an Angel on Earth, and God blessed her immensely. I know where I am going and hope to meet her in Paradise when I get there. RIP, Clara.

[@jamibailey6805]

I can’t believe it’s been that long. ❤

[@Shinigumi]

I thought the same thing when I saw the notification. Time's passed so weirdly since the pandemic started.

[@LivingDoll10000]

Clara was such a lovely and comforting lady ❤️ I miss Clara 🙏❤️ Rest in peace, beautiful 🙏

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

Thank you for introducing us to her in the first place. I lost my grandmother way too early; so i need all the honorary grandmothers I can get...

[@Bronwyn-cf3um]

May Clara, Dino and Carl rest in eternal peace and paradise, basking in God’s presence and love.🙏🏽🩷And, thank you for sharing your grandmother and her wonderful recipes with the world. God bless you and your family.

[@Eve_Y]

Chris, your heartfelt words about your grandmother are truly beautiful. It's a blessing that she lived a long and fulfilling life, reaching the age of 98 and being able to see her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up. Time has flown by so quickly that it's hard to imagine it's already been 10 years since she left us. It's still surreal to think that an entire decade has gone by without her ❤

[@jennifers9016]

I lost my Grandmother 23 years ago. It was nice to have someone slightly fill that void. Clara's videos did the trick! Eternal rest grant unto Nona Clara oh Lord, and let Your perpetual light shine upon her! May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace! Amen!

[@katherineeuler8649]

Beautiful eulogy, keeping her memories alive, thank you, ❤️

[@casscowgirl5124]

What a lovely tribute. Well done Lad, I'm sure Clara is smiling every time someone watches this.

[@moeoverthere3640]

This was beautiful!

[@nelsonarias23]

So beautiful. A clear example of what Pope Francis calls the “saints next door”. May she rest in peace… BTW, some of her recipes came in handy during the pandemic lockdown! 🙏🏽

[@ryliebeast6428]

I remember when I first saw one of her videos it was during a time I was really in a dark whole, and her videos filled me with such love, and made me smile. Watching her cook and talk about everything that has happened in her life good and bad, she was a wonderful woman 💚💜

[@monteverdi1567]

I lost my grandmother 24 years ago. I still miss her. And indeed the memory of her kitchen stays with all of us. This thanksgiving we recreated one of the meals she prepared for the holiday. None of her recipes were written down so we did a lot of guessing but we came close!

[@Dana-mb1hd]

I just took her book out to read from the library! I make her poor man’s meal quite often. I wish that I got the chance to meet her. God bless her.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JustTheThingsAndI]

I stumbled onto this channel when my babies were in elementary. Just on Tuesday I made Poor man's meal because its my teens favorite. They often like when I play that video and my daughter say "I love Clara, she has great stories". Just know that her love and care for you has extended to others who lovingly recreate her meals made with love in her kitchen❤

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Ten years, it doesn't seem that long ago. I still listen to Claira as I make a dish that I hope turns out as good as hers looked. You did your Grandma and countless people a great service by allowing us into her life. Miss you Claira.

[@BMarie774]

I grew up watching her. I can’t believe it’s been ten years since her passing. She was such a beautiful soul. I loved how caring she was for her family. How resourceful she was. And how much she taught us and instilled in us all. A beautiful woman, with a beautiful heart, and a beautiful talent at cooking.

[@sharonrodgers1136]

RIP Clara an amazing woman ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BrainyRedheadedAngel]

RIP Clara…You set an example this world needed, your Light continues to shine on…❤

[@emilymary1436]

It's been about 16 years since my grandparents passed and I still have moments of tearful grief. Grandparents are such a blessing. I can't believe your grandmother has been gone for a decade now. It feels like it was yesterday.

[@egyptmachine]

That was beautiful 😢😢😢 I lost my grandmother this passed October, your eulogy is like you were talking about my grandma. When she could she cooked you something, offered or ask if you’ve already eaten. No one was allowed to be hungry in her house, even when she lost mobility and was put into a home she would ask if you’ve eaten. Lol Thank you for continuing to update this channel, means a lot.

[@Aldolador1]

Such a loving, wonderful woman. She lives on in the hearts of thousands of others- total strangers, having come together to appreciate her passion for cooking for others.

[@marthasundquist5761]

Love this! Her memory livees on here on you tube in all our hearts!

[@kings98124]

She is a treasure and a wonderful gift to the world. Thank you for uploading videos every once in a while. So much love. ❤️

[@bobhotaling3984]

Thank you for sharing this. If ever there was a saint, Clara is certainly one of them. I have enjoyed her videos for years. She was an absolutely wonderful human being, full of lessons for us all to benefit by. But, those who filmed these wonderful years, deserve a tremendous amount of credit for making this earth a better place by sharing Dear Clara. What a woman! Endless thanks to her family for sharing her. I still make her poor man's meal of hot dogs and potatoes in honor of her. Thank you! Thanks You!

[@jencobra6510]

I discovered Clara and your wonderful videos right before she passed. I cried like I knew her, both of you really. I don’t remember ever being so connected with someone I hadn’t even met. RIP Clara, your light still shines bright ❤

[@kristy7016]

Thank you for bringing Clara into my life. So many similarities to my own grandmother. Blessings to you!

[@nanettefabrefan4171]

I love watching Clara cook. She’s such a sweet lady . Ten years gone , but she’s embraced by people all over the world

[@franb56]

This is absolutely priceless! Thanks so much for giving this gift to those who knew and loved her! She made this crazy world a much happier place. RIP beautiful Clara ❤️

[@sentinelroyalguard5239]

Gone, but not forgotten. We'll miss you Clara.

[@gerivasileva6536]

God I miss her! She was a legend and still is, and will always be! ❤

[@Ren-vl1eq]

Thank you for sharing your Nana with us 💛

[@melanieharris9221]

I loved watching your Grandma cook. RIP Sweet Clara!

[@andreasheart1821]

I absolutely loved watching all of her videos 🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️🙏🏾🦋. Blessings

[@cassiepowell182]

Such a beautiful legacy of a beautiful soul ❤

[@malindawilliams8779]

I will never stop missing Clara & I make the Poor Man’s meal & many of her recipes! Peppers & eggs…yum! We all need a Clara grandma! Her family is so lucky 2 have had her!

[@williamwelch7]

Thanks. Can't believe it's been ten years... I still miss Clara. So glad you got her to make all those wonderful videos with you!

[@InFltSvc]

She is missed for sure! You did a wonderful thing for her at her last years and in doing so she made a lot of use more appreciative of life and the simple things…

[@AdrianSolis-gh1tt]

Dearly😢

[@RosarioG6]

God Bless the entire family! 🙏 This is such a beautiful tribute. 💕

[@paddycowhey3406]

reminds me so much of my late grandmother. She would have been born around the same time as Clara.

[@johnkelly9451]

A beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady. May she rest in Jesus arms and be with her loved ones in heaven. We are thankful for her videos and her sharing her stories and recipes. A beautiful soul. Rest in peace Clara and Thank you so much... 💝 💖 ❤

[@legendarymayormarylikestur8874]

Clara, I imagine, is a beautiful angel... cooking up treats with love up above 🥰

[@Delilah.Elizabeth]

What a beautiful eulogy! Rest In Peace, Clara!! 💜🙏🏻

[@dragonryderslair]

What a beautiful eulogy for an amazing life lived fully.

[@DoReMIY23]

Love your nona! So beautiful said" when you leave, you take only what you have given"....so ..i can t even have words to describe. Great nona, love from Europe!

[@AshTreeConsecrated]

What a beautiful eulogy. May she rest in peace, may eternal light shine upon her. God bless you all. 🙏♥️

[@smcarney]

I can't believe it's been that long already. I was just looking at her cookbook last week. Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.

[@Hostileminds]

Clara is etched into my heart and we love revisiting her

[@jeffpf38]

Beautiful tribute.....what a wonderful human being that we all were so privileged to get to know via the internet! Missing her!!!!!

[@Vilexxica]

I am so delighted to see this; I just finally had the money to buy her cookbook last month after so many years of following this channel and every page felt like a spoonful of hot soup punctuated with a hug. Thank you for sharing her with us again and again, even after all this time. ❤

[@beccasue2886]

What an amazing woman. This is a beautiful video! Thank you so much for sharing it with us ✨ her love and light is still contagious 10 years on. ❤

[@davidwilkerson8103]

What a beautiful life. She is still blessing lives.

[@paccur1252]

Tears are rolling again for this beautiful Angel... so love her love and laughter, her humour and her passion for everything..

[@Mossadagent666]

I love Clara so much ❤

[@abigailsavage7456]

This brought literal tears to my eyes. My granny and papa were born around the same time as Clara and lived through the depression. I lost both of them young and found Clara's videos a beacon to me, like another granny since mine was gone. I am so happy that her memory lives on in the lives of those she loved and through this platform here. Many blessings to you and your family

[@Gigi-mj8pl]

Thank you so very much for sharing Clara with us. She was a special beacon of light and love.

[@sidneyvandykeii3169]

I really wish I was watching Clara's Kitchen from the beginning. She seems like a wonderful woman who rolled with the punches and made the best of things. You are missed Clara.

[@Halfrozeover]

Ten years already. It’s been just over 3 years since my Granny died, I don’t think the ache ever goes. Clara had a hard life but still smiled, there’s a lot this generation could learn from her. R.I.P. Nonna, you are missed. 🥺❤️

[@j.pappas9083]

My grandma died in 2002 aged 100. Like Clara, she was what I would call "the salt of the earth". Kind, totally devoted to her family, generous to a fault and deeply devout. I still miss her.

[@SweetChicagoGator]

​@@j.pappas9083 Always we will miss our grandmas ! 💗 🤗

[@lindapeters5497]

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful tribute to Clara. She is truly missed. Many hours pouring over her sweet videos. God Bless

[@cynthiacombest5]

Tears on my face. I truly loved her. Her videos and sweet spirit helped me through a very hard time.

[@HopeandFaithHomesread]

Clara has touched my heart and I watch these videos and throughly enjoy these videos.

[@j.d.preppingerie6522]

I miss Clara😞

[@LARomeo-jy9uw]

Legends never truly die !!

[@blackdogslivesmatter1568]

Woke up to this and now crying. I hope the day gets better....if Clara was here it would. Still crying.

[@danielaviolante2741]

every now and then i think about this sweet lady that made these calming and comforting peaceful meals out of the only things she had when she was a kid and i still watch her cook sometimes she will be missed and always appracted and adored by many and even the ones she never knew

[@tammymcd1712]

She will be forever missed, but her cooking will on with her fans, family, friends. RIP Clara❤

[@ritasmith9553]

Hey! Just saw this. I am so glad you made all those vids of her, and shared them with us. I know a lot about things back then from my elders, but Clara gave us even more. Thank you, and please don't ever take them down. I really enjoyed them and wish there were more! Love you, and Thanks!

[@Damianplaza]

How I miss her, but I have her cookbook so I still cook as she did. One of the stories I really liked is when her neighbor was taking vegetables in her garden. She didn't appreciate it as they didn't ask. I miss her so much and want to visit her forever resting spot to take her flowers.

[@SilvasSmallMining]

I miss her too. She reminded me of my Portuguese grandmother who was always cooking and sharing love and joy with everyone. We will see them once again in time. I believe it. God bless.

[@REASON604]

10 years? Has it been that long? I still watch videos of Clara in her kitchen, they bring back so many good memories. A very beautiful and endearing eulogy. ❤

[@BestFriendInYourThread]

Oh my heart 😭 Clara, rest in peace 🙏🏻 you beautiful soul! This was so beautiful.

[@Sofie007100]

What a beautiful grandmother you have! She warms our hearts with her videos and is a part of our lives even after her sad passing. You are a wonderful grandson honouring her memory like that. God bless your beautiful heart. ♥️

[@WilliamC1966]

I love this woman!!!❤😊

[@angelicacalel1951]

I miss Clara. Thank you for allowing us to meet your wonderful nonna. ❤

[@Leeeleee17]

She’s so sweet! She reminds me of a beloved family friend named Vera, she was 93 when she passed away but she was so fun and had so much knowledge to pass down to us. Miss her a lot, and Clara!

[@JudithBerman]

A wonderful woman. Thank you for sharing her sweetness with us.

[@brandip77]

Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful Nonna with us.

[@AveIvy]

I can't believe it's been 10 years since Miss Clara has been gone. I really enjoyed her videos and every now and then when I need a pick me up, I still watch. Rest in peace.

[@rochellesudler4248]

I can believe all the things you said about her are true just by watching this channel. My grandmother was similar in age and had the exact same wallpaper in her kitchen. Listening to Clara's stories remind me of her and give me comfort. What a gift you have in them and and thank you for sharing her with the rest of us.

[@lizaconcepcion386]

Thank you for sharing your grandmother with us. She was a special lady.

[@richieinHB]

I still watch her videos....repeatedly. they remind me of my grandmother and the simplicity of life. I remember a few years back when I found these and started watching....I cried when I saw the video of her passing and it was a shock..Clara still brings me comfort listening to her stories and her cute laugh...thanks for sharing these with all of us because I know I'm not the only one she's impacted.