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1997
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2012
Tianna Valdez Obituary
5/26/1997 ~ 8/6/2012
Resident of Santa Cruz
Services will be held on Friday and Saturday for Tianna Anairi Valdez who passed away from Rhabdomyosarcoma at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital on Monday, August 6th 2012, she was 15 years old. Tianna was born in Santa Cruz, on May 26 1997, residing in Aptos where she attended Holy Cross Catholic School. Tianna loved to read and write. She enjoyed cooking and baking. One of Tianna's favorite pass times was to get Mani's and Pedi's with her sister, Leilani. She loved Adele. Her passion was Volleyball and was a member of the Main Beach Volleyball club and Holy Cross Church. Tianna liked spending time with her friends and loved having her little cousin's around. One of Tianna's favorite places to go was Petroglyph. She was dedicated and always encouraged friends and family to smile and maintain a positive attitude.
Tianna is survived by her parents, Diego Valdez and Claudia Cisneros and her sister, Leilani Valdez; her Aunts, Iriana and Bianca; her uncles, Carlos and Adrian. She is also survived by Leo Valdez, her dog and best friend.
Services will begin on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Benito Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel with a Visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. followed by a Vigil Prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 11, 2012 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church. Committal services will be private.
Family request contributions are made to www.mylifeline.org/live4todayT, select under the Giving Angels tab or mail to 360 Poppy Way Aptos, CA 95003.
We will always cherish the moments we all shared with her, she will be greatly missed.
"When you miss me, just look up into the night sky and remember, I am like a star, sometimes you can't see me, but I am always there."
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for Tianna Valdez
Anemone family
July 12, 2025
You always be in our heart.
Marlene Hurrea
October 3, 2012
My Friends.... I will miss you greatly, I will always cherish the moments we share together,especially the laughs. you will always be remembered T.. you are such an inspiration all of you...much love Marlene
Claudia White RN
August 20, 2012
I miss Tianna very much. I can hardly believe she is not here on this earth.
I will forever be inspired by her bravery and her kind heart.
I send love and great admiration to her wonderful family. I am so sorry that things worked out the way they did. I really believed she was going to beat this disease.
Bless you all!!
Gisela Bibriesca
August 19, 2012
Todos los dias le pido a Diosito para que a Claudia a Diego y toda la familia, les de consuelo en este dificil momento. Pero tengan mucha fe y sean fuertes por que aun tienen otro angelito con ustedes que los nececita ahora mas que nunca. Que diosito los ilumine y los bendiga!!
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Theresa Fuchs
August 15, 2012
Tianna, your positive outlook and resiliency left a lasting impression with me that I will never forget. You're an inspiration and you touched more people's hearts than you know. My prayers are with you and your family.
Bev & Dave Sweeley
August 14, 2012
Another angel is watching over us!
Amber Millan
August 14, 2012
I would like to express my deepest condolences to Tianna's family. Just seeing her for one day at Kerri's hometown rally left an impression in my heart. Her smile not only lit up her beautiful face, but also lit up everyone who had the honor of seeing it. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Hugues Gontier
August 13, 2012
My prayers and thoughts with your family, angel. I will see you in the Sky at night. At the office we are all remembering every minute of the day spent with you, your family and Kerri in Saratoga.
Mary Joan Rodriguez
August 13, 2012
My prayers and thoughts are with you Humberto, Aurecieia and family. She is with the angels! Please let me know if I can do anything for you.
Laura Solis
August 11, 2012
Our prayers go out to you and your family, we are sorry for your loss.
Sylvanna Falcon & family
August 11, 2012
Tianna was our daughter's "big buddy" at Holy Cross. Aracely always said Tianna was a great and loving "big buddy." We felt so lucky that our daughter had someone so lovely to look up to. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful daughter.
Jan and Gene Corriden
August 11, 2012
Such a sweet young woman--remembered by her Make A Wish volunteers
Yessica Aguilar
August 10, 2012
My gorgeous girl who faught with all her beautiful soul...i look at your pictures and can't help to smile back at your beautiful smile... the lord called you home n i pray that u will rest in paradise bbygirl u are always in our hearts!!! Prima my prayers are with you n we love you guys so much
Familia Valenzuela Mick
August 10, 2012
Tianna, siempre estarás con nosotros, nos has dado un gran ejemplo por tu tenacidad y ganas de luchar.
“Dijo Jesús: Yo soy la resurrección y la vida, quién cree en mí, aunque haya muerto vivirá; y todo aquél que vive y cree en mí no morirá para siempre”
Juan 11: 25 y 26
We love you...
karen cantu
August 10, 2012
Tianna: Siempre te tendre en mi corazon, esta vez te nos adelantaste, pero pronto nos volveremos a ver! i love you cousin! y Tios Diego & Claudia... hechenle ganas porque tienen a una hermosa princesa<3 Talvez no podramos acompañarlos fisicamente pero espiritualmente si... los quiero mucho!
August 10, 2012
Diego & Claudia I will continue to pray that God help you get thru this...words cant express how I feel....and to your Leilani~ Nina bonita...Im so sorry..you are in our thoughts and prayers my girls wish they could of been there with you..
Socorro Aguilar
August 10, 2012
MY BEAUTIFUL ANGEL en mi corazon y en el corazon de tus primitos estaras siempre con esa sonrisa inolvidable a ti prima Claudia y Diego, leilani mi mas sincero pesame que la Paz y la Fortaleza Dios este con ustedes..we love you guys!!
Lupe Rivas
August 10, 2012
My Deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Hugo y Liz y Fam. Moreles
August 10, 2012
Nos dejaste lo mejor de ti,haberte conocido y la grandeza de no darse por vencida hasta el ultimo momento por siempre, Tianna.
Dacia Mendoza-Isaac
August 9, 2012
Claudia y Diego lamento mucho esta perdida. Es muy dificil decir palabras de consuelo y le pido a Dios que les de la fuerza necesaria para que sigan adelante.
Sylvia Pimentel
August 9, 2012
My condolences to you Diego and your whole family. May your sweet angel rest in peace...
Bertha Valenzuela
August 9, 2012
Siempre estaras en mi pensamiento y en mi corazon, senti mucho tu partida pero se que eres un angelito que dios necesitaba y se que desde alla nos cuidaras.
Descanse en Paz
Ulises Valenzuela
August 9, 2012
Una nueva estrella brilla pero una buena luz de vida se apaga, te recordaremos y estaras en nuestra memoria y nuestros corazones por siempre.
Norma Aguilar
August 9, 2012
Por siempre viviras en nuestros pensamientos! Tu hermosa sonrisa brillara desde el cielo pequeno angel de luz...
Lewece & Robert Champetier
August 9, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Memories of that beautiful little girl will live forever in our hearts. She was a blessing to all who met and knew her.
Nancy Cisneros
August 9, 2012
We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Los tendremos en nuestras oraciones. Que nuestro Senor Dios, les de el animo para seguir en este tiempo dificil, y los bendiga siempre.
Meg Kobe
August 9, 2012
Claudia, Diego and Leilani,
Dave, Maya and I are sending you all our love and hope for strength. Tianna was such a special young woman and all I can say is how glad we are that we got a chance to know her for a short while. You are all in our thoughts. Thank you for sharing your beautiful girl with us, we are all better because of it.
Vianney Acevedo
August 9, 2012
Para un angelito que esta ahora en el cielo. No hay palabras suficientes para decirles a Claudia y a Diego cuanto lo siento.
Teresa Carrillo
August 9, 2012
Dear Diego and Claudia, Our deepest sympathy to all your family. Our prayers are with you all!
Eva Anaya
August 9, 2012
Diego, Claudia y familia Valdez y familia Cisneros.
Los acompanamos en su pesar y centimos mucho su perdida, pero le pedimos mucho a Diocito que les de fuerza para seguir adelante. Los queremos mucho.
Familia Anaya
Mary Sierra
August 9, 2012
My deepest sympathy for Diego, Claudia & Leilani. Please know that I am thinking about you guys during this very difficult time. Just remember God only takes the best!
Love, Mary
August 9, 2012
To our beautiful angel, know that you will never be forgotten and will always live in our hearts forever! You are a great inspiration to all of us and we will love you endlessly! I love you Tianna (Roomie)! love Janelle (roomie)& Cisneros Family!!
Sandy Silva & Tony Garcia
August 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Diego, Claudia and the Valdez/Cisneros family. We hope you are able to find peace at this difficult time.
karina isela cisneros
August 9, 2012
Por SIEMPRE tu hermosa sonrisa en nuestro corazones...
Karina, Nestor,Karen,Gael.
karina isela cisneros
August 9, 2012
Por siempre en nuestro corazon... !! Karina,Nestor, Karen,Gael...
Natalie Aguilar
August 9, 2012
"God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
--Reinhold Niebuhr
In loving memory of
Fr Bertram Griffin -- 1932-2000
Requiescat in Pace
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will direct your paths.
Proverbs 3, 5-6
I made a promise that I will always keep you in my memories You laughing with your cute shinning smile! It's a unfair Goodbye, to young for you to know why God decided to take you to early. But he knew that within his kingdom you will be safe from suffer
Xoxo, Auntie Naddy
my lovely munchkin
steve hinman
August 9, 2012
We have prayed for all of you. And we've thought about Tianna so much.
Joseph Aguilar
August 9, 2012
Gone to soon but will never be forgotten, will always remember you as that beautiful little girl.
Paola Cisneros Peralta
August 9, 2012
Te Recordaremos Siempre!
Robin Cunningham
August 8, 2012
Tianna lived a beautiful life, full of love and friendship, rounded out by her love of sport and dedication to learning. Her family should be so proud of Tianna, a truly exemplary young woman, strong and stubborn, true to herself, admired and beloved by all who knew her. She was a unique and special person and will be deeply missed. In her honor we can all carry her spirit and be true in our thoughts and actions, making each and every day meaningful in the best possible way.
Deepest sympathies to Tianna's magnificent family, Claudia, Diego and Leilani, and a special mountain of love and gratitude to her aunt, Iriana, for all she has done during this difficult time.
amor siempre,
Robin
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