Tara Oellrich Obituary

Tara Marie Oellrich Dec. 27, 1985 - Sept. 11, 2010 Resident of Tracy Tara passed away on Saturday. Her happy smile and star lit eyes will remain in our hearts forever. The Lord has taken you on your last journey and you take a piece of us with you. Tara is survived by her loving parents Neil and Elsa Oellrich, Kim Malsam-Dahlke and Chris Fanopoulos, her siblings Elizabeth and Josh Fanopoulos, Taylor and Brittany Oellrich. She is preceded in death by her grandfather John Oellrich; she is also survived by her grandparents Don and Anne Griffith and Jackie Hyatt, her Aunt Denise Kaminski (Carter), Uncle Mitch Oellrich, Uncle Jon Borba, Aunt Karen Montano (Garry) and eight cousins. All are invited to a celebration of Tara's life at Sunset Community Church, 2200 Arroyo Rd, Livermore on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 at 11 AM. The family will receive guests at a brief reception at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Tara's name to Sunset Community Church Youth Group.

Published by Inside Bay Area from Sep. 17 to Sep. 19, 2010.
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Tara my beautiful sister, not a day goes by that you're not on my mind. I miss you more than anything in this world & I love you so much there's so many things I wish I could say to you </3 You're truly missed by so many. I miss you're glowing smile & your obnoxious laugh. Sometimes I look at my phone wondering why you're annoying phone calls haven't come up lately and then I have to remember I won't be getting anymore :( There was so many things you wanted to do in life that you didn't get to, and I really wanna make you proud. I'll always miss you Tara. I hope heavens amazing and you're having the time of your life, I'll see you soon <3 love always, your sister Elizabeth

Elizabeth Fanopoulos

October 14, 2011

Tara Guess what, You'll be happy to know Chris and I finally got married.I'm sure you where watching down upon us and smiling. This book will be going offline in a couple of days I'm hoping I can get a printed copy of it. I love and miss you so very much.signed mommy & now kimberly Fanopoulos.xoxoxo

Kim Fanopoulos

October 14, 2011

Seeing you in my dreams lately.....warms my heart to see, saddens me that I can't hold you. Love you Tar

Kitty Nielsen

August 16, 2011

You will be missed everyday we are still here on earth, You will always be in my heart and with me.Grammy Crackers

August 14, 2011

not a day goes by that your not missed girl..cant believe it will be a year next month..love you and miss you!

courtney montano

August 13, 2011

Tara, I love and miss you so much, just thinking about you puts a smile on my face and tears to my eyes. I have been thinking alot about you lately. I know that you are in a better place and it makes me feel selfish to want you here. RIP till me meet again!!

Sara Sequeira

August 6, 2011

Damn tara i cant belive ur gone i remember like it was yesterday we were at portola school playin on the playground. i miss u girl u will always be in my heart love n miss u alot

tammie holden

March 2, 2011

miss and love you on the daily mamas!!

courtney montano

January 2, 2011

Tara 25 years ago today I gave birth to you you where such a joy. I love you and miss you everyday. there hasn't been one day that I haven't thought about you, missed your phone calls,and missed you, I just want to hug you and tell you, happy birthday. I cant stop grieving for you, my tears are raining down my face. i love you so much

Kim Malsam Dahlke

December 27, 2010

Tara I thank God for giving me time with you before you left. You made me feel so appreciated. I will always cherish those days. some of the best days in my life. I miss so much Chris
Chris

December 16, 2010

Tara the pain in my heart hasn't gotten any weaker it seems to feel heavier as each day goes bye,and your not hear to talk to, hear you yell at me,or hear u at all. Maybe it hurts more everyday goes its one more longer that i have been without you day

Kimberly Malsam Dahlke

December 4, 2010

Kim. I can only imagine what your family has been through. My youngest daughter is 18 now, and I can't even think about life without her. I remember Tara as a precious child who played with my son. God bless you and may the Good Lord bring you comfort during this time

Jim Loveland

November 13, 2010

Its November God Tara i love you so much the pain is just not fading at all I rhink of you every day. miss you so much i hurt every day. I wonder when it wont hurt so much.I love you you're so beautifull.

Kim Dahlke

November 13, 2010

Dear Kim and Chris,

I haven't seen your family in at least 15 years, so my memory of Tara will forever be of a bright, beautiful, mischievious little girl. I can't imagine how you must feel. My heart goes out to you.

Sincerely,
Kim Lanto

October 27, 2010

Oh my little Flara-Mae I miss you so much as you were my first grand daughter,This is just tearing my heart in two. God please take care of Tara and keep her in your loving arms.

Grammy Crackers

October 9, 2010

Tara the thought of life without you comes and goes it's the reality I have
to live with that has my heart so broken

I love you Chris

Chris

October 8, 2010

Tara....I've loved you from the moment I fisrt laid eyes on you....7 mos old....you were this tiny little girl with the lungs on a Lion...and that voice...that raspy voice of your was distinct and like no other....I told your Mom if I ever have a girl, I want her to have a voice just like Tara's.

Words can't begin to express the emotions & the loss that I feel....I know your watching as I'm typing...probably laughing....I find myself spending a lot of time looking thru old photos .....all my thoughts of you bring smiles to face & warms my heart.

You will always be in my heart & my thoughts....Knowing your in a better place is comforting.... knowing that one day I will see you again is absolute.
You will always be remembered & loved...do me a favor, kay? ...check in on Nathan every now & then...he's not dealing with this so well & he misses you terribly...his Faith is shaken & he needs to be reminded that it's all good...God is good & His invitation was one that you just couln't say no to.
I love you.

Kitty Loveland Nielsen

October 8, 2010

Me to Tara, you will never be forgotten. we love you.Grammy crackers

October 2, 2010

Tara
if you looked into my dark, unhappy eyes, you'd see the tears that I'm choking
and if you touched, if you touched my heart you'd feel the pain I call hoping
and don't you know, don't you know I'd die for just a lie from you, yeah, a token
and even though, even though I know it could never heal, my heart's still broken...your mom

Kim Dahlke

September 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go to Tara's whole family from Niel's side to Kim's side. I love you ALL. Never thought this would happen to anyone close to my life. Its hard just thinking I am not going to hear that raspy voice complaining about something. Tara is in a place were nothing is wrong. Its her wonderland. I hope she knows she is loved by many more people than she could of imagined. She will be forever missed and never forgotten. I will never know why god needed such a young soul to company him. Tara is watching over all of us, remember next time you get that voice in your head telling you no, you know who it is and she is watching over you. I love you Tara. We will all see you soon. Niel, Elsa, Kim, Chris, Brittney, Liz, Taylor, everyone I missed; I Love you too.

September 28, 2010

not a day will go by that you will not be remembered.. you are in our hearts forever you will always be missed and never forgotten.love you mama and i hope you look down on us and smile knowing you made a change in everyone of our lives..

lealani b

September 28, 2010

Dearest Oellrich Family,
I was so saddened and shocked to hear about Tara's passing. My heart goes out to all of you, but especially to you Neal. Keep your memories of Tara close to your heart. Someday you'll smile when you think of her.
My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you.

Carrie Hargraves

September 27, 2010

I am broken that Tara is gone, but I know she is in a better place now. Tara was a very special girl to me, I just wish I could have seen her one last time. Rest in peace, Tara! and my heart goes out to her family
-Chris S.

September 25, 2010

kim, sorry to hear about tara, my thoughts and prayers are with you. just saw tara 2 months ago. very grown up and beautifull. lots of love vicki, from superior

vicki scott

September 23, 2010

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER DAD AND HER MOM KIM. JUST SAW TARA 2 MONTHS AGO AT THE DOLLAR STORE IN TRACY CHATTED WITH HER FOR A FEW. IT WAS NICE TO SEE HER ALL GROWN UP. KNOWN HER SINCE SHE WAS LITTLE. SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. LOVE ALWAYS, VICKI (FROM SUPERIOR CHECK CASHING)

VICKI SCOTT

September 23, 2010

Kim I'm so sorry to hear of your loss you will always be in my prayers may god be with you and your family........ with lots of love monica from superior.

monica bagorio

September 23, 2010

To The Malsam Family:
We are so sorry to hear about Tara. Only God can give you the comfort and peace that you need during this time. You are in our prayers.

Aunt Lianne & Uncle Bill

Lianne McKown

September 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Yerton

September 20, 2010

To my friends ,the oellrich family,my sincere sympathy and prayers .

Robert hazard

September 19, 2010

James Loveland

September 18, 2010

Elizabeth Westlund

September 18, 2010

To My Best Friend!! my Sisteeeeerrr!!
I will always cherish our great times we had, the secrets we shared, and the strugles we went through together. I'll always think of you when the phone rings since we use to call each other 50 times a day just because we were bored or had to vent to each other. I know you are at peace now and on a greater journey! i will always carry you with me in my heart and not a day will go by that i dont think about you!!! I love you and you will always be my best friend, sister, and now my angel!!! i love you Tara....until we meet again
your sisteeeeeerrrr Justina

Justina Holt

September 18, 2010

Tara, you will never be forgotten and will always be in my heart. I will never forget your smile (it would light up the room) or your sence of humor. I was blessed to have you as part of my family and proud to call you my niece. I will never forget you.

Eleni Fanopoulos

September 18, 2010

Tara, you were my very first grandchild,I love you so much, it is going to be so hard not to get your call everyday saying Grammy Crackers I love you you, you will be in my heart every day I am alive. I love you. Grammy Crackers.

Jackie Hyatt

September 18, 2010

You will never be forgotten Tara !!! Rest In Peace ~~

George @ Lisa Fanopoulos

September 17, 2010

Oellrich Family
We were very sorry to hear of your loss; our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
With deepest sympathy,
Joe & Lynda Kralovich
Oasis RV park, Nv,/Albrightsville, Pa.

Joe/Lynda Kralovich

September 17, 2010

I love you Tara! You will always be missed. Not just by your family, but also by your friends!

Felicia K

September 17, 2010

Tara my Flara-mae I will miss your phone calls evry day saying Hi grammy crackers I love you. You are my first grandchild, I will miss you everyday of my life, you have called me Grammy crackers sence you could talk, you will always be in my heart. I love you.Grammy Crackers

Jackie Hyatt

September 17, 2010

To My Daughter,
When the nurse brought you in,I looked into her face and saw myself-your eyes,your skin,your expressions,your spirit.You looked up at me and smiled your first hello.A broad and mischievous grin lit up your face,a sign that told me in no uncertain terms that you were a child to be reckoned with,you where so worthy of great things,from that moment on my heart was yours I was terrified,elated,proud,and complete all at once...on that day we began our wonderful duet,a blend of heart mind and soul that will continue every day,and now that our great heavenly father has taken you by his side,May you rest in peace for ever more, my sweet angel I will miss you every day,we will meet again when my time comes,oh what a fine day.
your mother
Kim Malsam Dahlke

Kimberly Malsam Dahlke

September 17, 2010

RIP Tara, You will always be missed and loved very much.

Crissie Abruzzese

September 17, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Tara,we are thinking of you all and praying for you. Again,so sorry The Perry Family (on Vista St)

Karen Perry

September 17, 2010

R.I.P Girl.... You will always live in our hearts

Kelly Thomas

September 17, 2010

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