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Debbie wagner
February 8, 2024
My sweet niece...
I miss your light and laughter very much
I have so many great memories of you from the first time I held you til the last words that were spoken between us....
Always and always
Aunt Debbie
your Mom
February 8, 2024
HAPPY BIRTHDAY my beautiful daughter!!!!
Not a day goes by that I don't miss you. You are still the light that shines so bright.. Life doesn't always turn out the way we wanted it to but God does it his way. You are missed by everyone who knew you. So proud to say I was your Mom
February 8, 2018
Happy 50th birthday dear Tricia! Miss you every single day
March 25, 2015
Dear Tricia,
I was just letting you know, I was thinking about you today. I looked at your picture and this seems so surreal for me, even after the time that has passed.I Miss you and love you. Courtney turned 21 on your birthday and she's a remarkable woman just like you. Miss you so much always attached deeply to the heart. Your Friend Candie
Mom
January 19, 2013
It's been five years now that you've been gone. Everyone told me it would get easier each year. It doesn't. It gets worse. I miss you more and more. I think about all the people you touched. Your beautiful smile and your warm heart. I miss you so much. Life will never be the same without you. What a hole you left in this world and my heart. I love you so much
Tim Cavegn
December 18, 2008
Wow, I have been trying to find Tricia on and off for about 3 years now. We dated for a while when she worked at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, Ca back in the late 80's, she must have been about 21 or 22. We remained in touch after she moved to Escondido but lost contact when I moved to Mn in the early 90's. My heart goes out to her husband Randy and her mother Jeanna (we met at a Christmas party in 88 or 89).
Reading Tricias obituary was remarkable. It seems she grew up to be quite a woman. My searching for her after 20 years is proof of the impact she had on me when she was younger. I will miss the thought of her.
If Randy or Jeanna would please contact me I would like to speak to them about her.
Candie Larance
November 22, 2008
I just found out about Tricia's passing. It has sadden my heart in such a degree that my tears wont stop flowing they're tears of memories, laughter, that part of me that wont let go, and most of all deep sadness. I met Tricia when we were children our moms were best friends for many years, and thats how we became close We did many things together as children. I also stayed friends with Tricia in my adulthood. When I was at Vafb in Ca. Where I gave birth to beautiful girl that was born on Tricia's birthday a true gift for both of us I asked Tricia to be her God mother and she excepted with such graces. So see I will always have Tricia with me and now that date has even become more precious to me. Words are going to be tough for me to describe Tricia. Have you ever met a person before that you admired and knew they had it all? This was our Tricia all her qualities and beauty. I cant list all her qualities because she went above and beyond that simple word, And her beauty, just take a look at her beautiful face and her elegant smile, her beauty not only on the outside but the true beauty on the inside. I can honestly say Tricia was a very unique person giving, and giving of herself a true true beauty in my eyes. I feel so lonely with out her. She will be so greatly missed and never forgotten. Tricia was that special light at the end of the tunnel. That beautiful shining star at the top of the christmas tree that is so perfect for us to see. When I give my daughter a hug I'm also giving Tricia one too, and sweet kisses, for I miss you so much and love you so deary. I will see you again I promise dear and true friend
Jeanna Carrick
November 14, 2008
Dear Tricia,
I ask everyday "WHY?". You are missed everyday by everyone who knew you. Your smile was so beautiful and came from within. You were kind to everyone and gave of yourself unselfishly. You truly loved life and enjoyed your friends and family. This world will not be the same without you. God needed you for some reason unknown to us. I am so proud to have been your mom. Why? Why does the sun shine?
Jeanna Carrick Tricias Mom
March 24, 2008
My dear darling daughter, not a day goes by that I don't wish you were here with everyone who loves you. You enriched the lives of everyone you met. I will miss you forever. Life is not the same without you in it.
The only blessing is that you are not suffering any longer.
jeannette weaver
January 4, 2008
My heart aches from missing her - but Tricia is a life worth celebrating - and everyone below touched my heart..... and I cannot believe how healing it is to talk about her and listen to everybody share their stories. Tricia was my girlfriend and we would call each other sisters (aka sistas) I had so much fun with her, from watching TV, shopping (watching her shop was the best), barbecues at the beach and the vacation of a lifetime for our 30th in Amsterdam, France & Belgium. But my favorite moment with Tricia is when I saw her beaming with joy when she looked at Randy on her wedding day. She was absolutely beautiful. I think it was the only day I ever saw her let others help her, the bride to be. Because she is always the one making sure everybody else is happy.
My son looked up to her as an Aunt. My love goes out to all her loving family and friends. I am so happy I got to share her with you in life and now with her precious memories. xoxo
Beth Brandenburg
January 2, 2008
I just found out about Tricia's passing this evening when I went to my 5:30 appt. I am deeply saddened & shocked.
My thoughts and prayers are with her husband Randy & her parents & grandparents, as well as her 2 wonderful dogs. She was my friend & hairdresser for 17 years & will never be replaced. My daughters & I will miss her greatly.
I will always remember the funny stories she'd share with me during my 2-hour hair color appts, & how much I missed her company when I decided to let my natural white hair grow in. She said she lost a lot of revenue when I did that :-), cutting my frequent hair color appts down to occasional haircuts. Tricia, you were a wonderful friend. You will be missed!
Lee Ann Lilinthall
December 27, 2007
To Randy, John Jr., Jeana, John Sr. and Emily,
My heat goes out to all of you for your loss of Tricia. Tricia did a lot of living and touched so many people for the short time she was with us. I was so proud of her and I'm sure you were too. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
nicole peterson
December 26, 2007
I was so blessed to know and have Tricia in my life.I met her when I was 17 I cant belive it has been 15 years.She was such a beautiful person and her love and compation will always be in my heart.I will miss her forever!Her smile and lauphter Will be in my mind always and I'm so very thankful she touched my life in so many ways. My love and thoughts are with you Randy,and her family as well. May Tricia soar with the Angels, and smile down on us always.
God Bless.
Love , Nicole Peterson
Tommy Borba
December 22, 2007
I just wanted to express my sincerest thank you to all of Tricia's wonderful friends during this time. Tricia was a loving fireball that touched us all in many ways. That warmth and compassion she generated, showed through with the love and support of her wonderful friends and family these past few weeks. Thank you!
Tricia, We Love You! Your favorite cousin!
Fred & Karen Boatright
December 22, 2007
We first met Tricia at Supercuts in Encinitas. From there we followed her throughout her career into Oceanside at Strands. This encompassed almost 20 years. She was a wonderful person, with a charming and witty personality. I don't believe there was ever a time we saw her without that bright smile. We will miss her. There are no words that can describe our feelings for the family. She is in good hands now. Please accept out deepest condolenses.
Barbara and Megan Tremmel
December 22, 2007
Tricia was blessed with a sparkling personality and a compassionate soul. My granddaughter, Megan, worked as a part-time receptionist at La Bella Salon while attending college. Tricia was always caring and kind to her. She was not my hairdresser, but I visited her new salon for manicures, and she always brightened my day with her smile and fun ways. I'll never forget the pink wig she wore when she was undergoing chemo. There is a new shining star in heaven this Christmas.
Joan Horvatis
December 21, 2007
Tricia will be sadly missed by me and all her customers. She was a very special person who always shared her expertise and personal life with all of us. News of her passing was surprising and sad. God bless her. Deepest condolences to her family and friends. Joan Horvatis (Mrs.Frank Horvatis),Oceanside, CA.
Forrest & Laura Ames
December 21, 2007
We are deeply saddened to hear of Tricia’s passing. Often, when in public, people would go to my wife Laura and tell her how much they loved her hair style; a tribute to Tricia’s skill at her profession. Tricia cut Laura’s hair for fifteen years, mine for seven. I really enjoyed sitting in Tricia’s chair talking about all sorts of things. I recall her saying how sweet her mother in law was and that she would bring her lunch to the salon sometimes. I know she was very close to her grandparents as well. And of course she adored her two dogs. She always spoke positively about life and had a great attitude. We all lost with Tricia’s passing. Our sincerest sympathy goes out to her husband Randy, family, friends and co-workers.
Linda Fogarty
December 21, 2007
Tricia has been my hairdresser and friend for over 15 years. She offered me profound words of wisdom over the years and was a confidant to my daughters as well. Her exuberance for life was evident to all of us. Tricia loved her family and spoke often of her husband, grandparents, mom, and dad. She will be missed by the many people who were fortunate enough to know her. We are saddened by her passing, and we will hold her in our hearts.
Linda Fogarty
Steffanie Vasquez
December 21, 2007
The first time I met Tricia was at my daughters 6th birthday party...of course I was running late & Miss Tricia jumped right in & started helping me decorate! I knew right then that this was a special woman! I was so pleased when Randy asked her to be a part of our family! Us three girls that married the wild Vasquez' brothers will always share a very special bond! The last gift Tricia was able to give all of us was to bring our husbands back together and that means more than any of us can ever say! Tricia, please watch over them! Oh, and Jillian is dedicating her soccer career to her dear Aunt Trish!
Gary & Kim Vest
December 21, 2007
All of our prayers and love go out to all of the family at this time.
Jerry Montanez
December 21, 2007
To Randy and Tricia’s family: We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We send our most sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May the Lord bring you comfort. Hope, Jerry, Cynthia, and Elaine.
Bill and Mandy Atkission
December 20, 2007
Our family was blessed to be among Tricia's clients. I may have cursed my prematurely grey hair, but it offered me 2 hours every 5 weeks with a cherished friend. The Atkission family will miss you Tricia. You were definately a bright spot in our lives.
Bill, Mandy, Nikki and Staci Atkission
Sue Lyon
December 20, 2007
Altho I never had the privilege of Tricia's styling skills, I saw her bi-monthly when Kandis did my nails. I always enjoyed her bubbly personality, warm smile and genuine interest in people. It doesn't seem possible she was taken from us so quickly, but it's comforting to know she is now at peace. I will miss her.
Joni Rodgers
December 20, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Marcy Johns
December 20, 2007
I was very surprised to read of Tricia's passing. I went to school with Tricia in Upland and my family was close to her and John. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Marcy Beasley Johns and Jan Morse Lopez
Patrick Dougherty
December 20, 2007
Randy, all of us at Steigerwald-Dougherty want to express our sincerest sympathies on the loss of Tricia. You both are in our hearts and prayers. Pat, Paul, Chris, Raphy, Nacho
Libby & Buddy Hoffman
December 20, 2007
Dear Gina;
Buddy & I want to express to you our sincere condolences. We know what a beautiful person Tricia was and how everyone that knew her will miss her greatly. Her loss is great but we are sure you and the family have wonderful memories of her.
Bill O'Neil
December 20, 2007
To Tricia’s family and friends: I met Tricia about 10 years ago at a mutual friend’s house. I was immediately impressed with her maturity and sense of humor. Although she was very popular as a hair stylist, she found an opening for me and I continued to come back year after year. Every time I did, it was like reuniting with an old friend. We talked about mutual friends, her exploits at golf (and mine), her meeting Randy and becoming engaged, the selling of her condo, her new house, her dogs, her family, the charity (Nicholas Woods Friedricks Ataxia Foundation) she was dedicated to. Although infrequent, I will miss those conversations. My sincerest sympathy to Tricia’s family, she was an incredible human being.
Joyce Roberts
December 20, 2007
To Randy and Tricia's family: Tricia was my stylist AND my friend. The World is a better place because she was a part of it. I'm grateful that she was able to touch so many lives, especially mine. I'll miss how her face would light up when we talked about our dogs.
Diana Simpson
December 19, 2007
How deeply saddened I was to hear of Tricias passing. I was so very fortunate to have known Tricia. Not only as a friend, but co-worker at Strands. I will cherish my memories of Tricia. Especially her laugh, and willingness to always be there for me when I had a question about hair. She was a wonderful teacher to me, and I owe a great deal of my success today as a hairdresser to her for all that she taught me while working with her at Strands. My thoughts are with you Randy, her parents, and all that were fortunate enough to have known this wonderful lady. I will miss you Tricia. May God keep you close, and know how very lucky he is to have you back home with him. ( Di )
Kathy Zamora
December 19, 2007
Dear Tricia's Family,
I treasured every hair appointment I had with Tricia. I will miss her so much. I am at a loss of words. My condolences and prayers go out to you. May the Lord comfort you.
God Bless,
Barbara Weinberg
December 19, 2007
Jeanna,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon Delgado
December 19, 2007
Tricia was an angel here on earth. Now Heaven has a new angel to Celebrate Christ's birth. Thank you for being a bright light in our lives. We will celebrate your life and love with Randy, forever. Until we meet again, dear friend...
Sharon and Dennis
Dylan and Daphne
Phyllis and Harry Woods
December 19, 2007
We honor Tricia as a good friend to our grandson, Nicholas Woods and to his parents, Kathleen and Peter. We send our sincere sympathy to her family.
Gin Herrle
December 19, 2007
To Tricia's family: It was a privilege to know Tricia, and she was the very best hairdresser for the past ten or so years. I saw her every four to five weeks and learned over time what a special person she was. She was a gem, a great role model in her fight with cancer, and I will miss her very, very much. God bless you all but especially Randy, her husband.
Denise Raines
December 19, 2007
To all of the family and the many friends of Tricia, I am truly sorry for our loss of such a beautiful individual inside and out! I often spoke with Tricia about spirituality and what all that was about. I truly believe even though she is not with us physically any longer her energy is still ever present in our lives. I hear her laughter and will always remember that wonderful smile. She definately was taken away from all of us way too soon.. But this is a gentle reminder that we are not in control - Tricia will always remain in a part of my heart as I felt a very close kin-ship with her. I miss her dearly and only hope that one day we will meet again!
Terryll Rogan
December 19, 2007
For the last 20 years, Tricia has been a great friend and hairdresser to me. I will hold on tight to my memories of my last appointment in November 2007 just before my birthday. We joked around and confided in one another. Tricia's massaging fingers during the "shampoo" were a relaxing treat. She had a so much spirit and spunk! Memories to treasure forever.
Kimberly and Anthony Mata
December 19, 2007
Tricia, I am going to miss you so much. You were an amazing and selfless friend; always there for me and my husband, Tony. I am so happy and honored to have known you and to be able to call you one of my best friends. My wonderful memories of you are too numerous to count. You will always be in our hearts and with us at all times. God Bless you and your family.
Love Always, Kimberly and Anthony Mata
Amy Durnil
December 19, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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