que en paz descanse

may he rest in peace

que en paz descanse(keh ehn pahs dehs-kahn-seh)

phrase

1. (general)

a. may he rest in peace (masculine)

Te pareces mucho a tu papá, que en paz descanse.

You look a lot like your dad, may he rest in peace.

b. may she rest in peace (feminine)

Mi abuela, que en paz descanse, era muy cariñosa con todos sus nietos.

My grandmother, may she rest in peace, was very affectionate with all her grandchildren.

c. God rest his soul (masculine)

El alcalde, que en paz descanse, hizo mucho por los trabajadores de este pueblo.

The mayor, God rest his soul, did a lot for the workers of this town.

d. God rest her soul (feminine)

Mi esposa, que en paz descanse, era una excelente cocinera.

My wife, God rest her soul, was an excellent cook.