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Judith E. Gervais

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Judith Gervais Obituary

GERVAIS, Judith E.
In Sacramento, April 18, 2005. Loving wife of 32 years to Robert Gervais, Sr.. Beloved mother of Ginger Najar, Darla Aranda, Donald Granade, Jr., Robert Gervais, Jr., Karen Smith, David Gervais, Donna Trapp and Steven Gervais. Also survived by 16 adoring grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Beloved sister of Wanda, David, Ronald, Richard and Warren Green. A resident of Sacramento for 15 years. A native of Illinois, aged 63 years. Friends are welcome for visitation today, Wednesday, 5:00 P.M. til 8:00 P.M., Thursday, 12:00 noon til 8:00 P.M. and are invited to attend services Friday, April 22 at 1:00 P.M. in ELK GROVE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 9101 Elk Grove Blvd. in Elk Grove, 686-1888. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Judith Gervais

32 Entries

Rhiannon N.

April 14, 2024

Well Grandma it´s been 19 years..... honestly I never thought I could go on without you. 19 years later and still hurts so much! So much has happened since you been gone.
Marcus Chelle´s oldest just turned 18 and is going to graduate high school he´s a great kid and so handsome ! Chelle also has a daughter named Isabella, she´s 13 going on 30 :) she´s a beautiful young girl and loves sports and makeup . We talk about you all the time. I too have a son named Tristan, he will be 8 in June, and he surely keeps me on my toes he´s my wittle . Wish with all my heart you could see your great grandkids.

Aunt Wanda sadly passed away and we miss her dearly, uncle Donnie has also passed and that one hurt bad :( tragic the way it happened.
Grandpa recently just died as well, he was content and traveled a lot.
I am missing you today and always. I can´t count how many dreams I´ve had with you, you´re usually sick or I can´t hear you which hurts but at least I´m dreaming of you.... It hurts to know it´s been 19 years, feel as though it was just yesterday. Missing you and loving you forever, hun bun Nan.

Donna Trapp

July 6, 2006

Hi G-ma-Connor turned 2 the other day and Samantha Graduated From High school and is going to Sac State. I wish you were here with us still so she could come and visit you and dad. You would be so proud of her. She looked so beautiful. Her graduation party was alot of fun, wish you could have been there. Everyone had such a good time. Shyra and Tony and the baby came down and he is sooo cute. Connor had a time playing with all the little kids too. Sam got enough in gifts to carry her through a year or so of spending/gas money. She is very lucky- It was a great day and would have been a bit more fun if you could have shared it with us. I'll stop by this weekend and leave you flowers, hope you like them.

Love,

E,D,S,J & C

Donna Flaherty-Trapp

April 18, 2006

Well G-ma, It's been 1 year today and you are still so dearly missed. I guess if you stay in our hearts you'll always be missed. It just seems like yesterday that we lost you. Sammy is graduating in June and Jamie finally made Fancy Dancers and well Connor is almost 2 years old now. We always show him photos but it's just not the same as the love you always shared. Chelle had a baby and he is beautiful. You would be so proud! Ginger is so excited to be a g-ma herself. Everyone else is fine except for missing you. The girls will be dancing this years show in honor of you g-ma. We all miss you dearly. You truely were always like a mother to me...even though we didn't always see eye to eye-

Love and miss you-

Donna and Family

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Ps- Hopeyou enjoy your flowers

Ginger

March 11, 2006

I wish I knew

I wish I knew that it was our last day, I wish I had known I would not see you again, I wish I would have held you as you slept instead just watching you, I wish I would have hugged you more instead of pampering you, I should have slept right next to you and held you til the end. I wish I hadn't left you that day to die without me. I wish I had known, I would have sung to you, I would have kissed your face over and over again, I would have held your hand and assured you, that you were ok.

I wish I would have been more demanding of your doctors. I wish memories were enough, I want flesh and blood, and to hear your voice. I wish to hold and kiss you and tell you many things. If only I would have known. I wish..I wish...

Merry Christmas, Love you all Grandma!

December 23, 2005

rhiannon

November 30, 2005

MY BEST FRIEND MY GRANDMA...........I HAVENT FORGOT YOU IN FACT NOW THAT IM WORKING AT THE CHRISTMAS STORE I MISS YOU EVEN MORE.........I KNOW CHRISTMAS WAS YOUR THING SO NOW WHEN I SEE OR THINK ABOUT CHRISTMAS I SEE YOU AND IT MAKES ME SAD SO NOW I WANT IT TO BE MY THING....... I TALK ABOUT YOU ALOT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY AS IF I JUST HAVENT TALKED TO YOU IN AWHILE...........OH GOSH BY THE WAY THANKSGIVING WAS GOOD TURNED OUT WONDERFUL MY MOM DID IT JUST LIKE YOU WOULD =) THE ONLY THING WE WERE MISSING WAS YOU ='( BUT I UNDERSTAND YOU HAD TO GO AND I AM DEALING WITH IT SLOWLY DAY BY DAY BUT LET ME TELL YOU THIS IS THE HARDEST THING IVE EVER HAD TO DO....WELL MY BEST FRIEND IM GONNA GO NOW AND ALSO I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU MY BEST FRIEND...........I LOVE YOU GRANDMA IT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU...........................................................................................

Your #1 Daughter

November 28, 2005

Hi Mom, well, we got thru Thanksgiving. And dinner was just the way you always made it. There were tears of course and Disneyland was tearful, but you were with us and we could all feel you. I miss you Mom so very much. I wish you were here, things are just not the same without you. Most important is the love we have for each other, you gave us that example to live by, we will always cherish each other as you cherised us.

October 13, 2005

I met you as a boy, and troubled was I, but still you loved me, even knowing why.

I showed bitterness and resent right from the start, but still you loved me and opened you heart.

As time passed, you hung in their strong, even though most everything I did was wrong.

But as I got older, you slipped right into my heart, and I discovered a friend.

With each passing year, and all the drama in between, Even though at times, I kicked and I screamed.

And still you were there, loving us all the while. And I know at times I did not deserve your loving smile.

So time moved on, as each of us grew, yet always in my heart, I always knew, that you loved us all, know this I do.

I remember the times that made both of you so mad, yet still you remain standing firm and true.

I know you love my Father, this I know, I do. I remember the flowers, and oh so many gifts. I will remember your soft touch and your gentle Motherly kiss. I remember each Christmas with all of the toys I remember the picnics and all of the joys.

I was gone for awhile, and the distance kept us apart, and I got lost our there and lost the best parts. So I came back home with the help of others, the help of loved ones, my sisters, my brothers. With encouragement from you, and all those around and giving me a chance to prove what I found. So many things that thought I had lost, thanks to all of you, my life was not lost. So thank you for loving us all, each and every one. And thank you for your understanding and holding on strong. Now you’re in heaven, and we all miss you so, your memories remain in our hearts and we’ll never let them go. So say hello to Jesus my lord and my friend and someday each of us will see you, see you again.

Goodbye Judy, I love you my Stepmother, my friend, goodbye to my Father’s very best friend.

By David Gervais

October 13, 2005

My Gram...... I will never forget you

Your sweet wise words I keep in my heart

As I think of these memories

I know we’ll never be apart

I can’t describe how loved you made me feel inside

Your soft voice always helped me

Even while I cried

Your sacrifices in life will never go unnoticed

We are so glad you are our Gram

We are so glad you chose us

You deserve the best in life

Where you are now …your happy with lots of energy….. finally pain free

We are sad now so selfishly

It can’t be helped

you are loved so much

No words can describe the love we have for you nothing is enough

I know you are watching us now from up above

Trying to tell us not to cry and be upset

But we will miss you so, we can’t help it

I refuse to say goodbye Gram this just isn’t the end

I will see you later ……my Gram …..my dearest friend

I know you will be there for me still holding me when I frown

Remember I’m never too old as long as my feet don’t touch the ground.

October 12, 2005

My grandma’s farewell

My Grandma my best friend

Grandma I didn’t think I would be writing this to you until you old I was only kidding when I called you granny:) Where do I begin, you were my everything, my heart, my soul, my sense of living was through you, when you came into this world God made you an extra special Grandma because there is no way to explain you kindness, your sweetness, your generosity towards others, no matter what the situation. Now that I am grown I see what an impact you have on others and I adored you for that Grandma. I don’t know how to say this but thank you for always being there for me, I love you very much, I am so angry that you left us so soon, but I thank God for the times we did have. Grandma your lil hun bun will never forget you, I will love you through your words of wisdom, faith and love Grandma. I have to go now, please come visit me anytime you want. Oh Grandma I must say farewell to my fairy Godmother, goodbye Grandma.

P.S. When we go to Disneyland don’t forget we are going on Peter Pan’s Flight and hope to see you there……………………….

By Rhiannon Najar

Donna Trapp

September 21, 2005

Good afternoon g-ma-

Just thought i'd tell you how much we all miss you. It feels like just yesterday since we talked but I still find myself grabbing for the phone to call and say hi. I still have the photos of you in my car and show them to Connor everyday. He still wants to eat them, but I am sure that will pass....haha... anyway, we miss you on the camping trips and trips to your house. Christmas and Thanksgiving will be hard this year as you were the one that got the family together, even if we were mad at each other... anyway, just wanted to let you know you are missed and next time I am in Sac I'll bring you a photo of Sammys Sr photo, you would be so proud of her she looks beautiful!

Love, E,D,S,J & C

xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

rhiannon najar

September 21, 2005

MY SWEET GRANDMA ITS BEEN FIVE MONTHS AND FEELS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY :( IVE BEEN HAVING DREAMS ABOUT YOU I HOPE YOU COME MORE OFTEN I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I THINK EVEN MORE I CANT STOP THINKING ABOUT THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD IM CRYING AS I WRITE THIS GRANDMA I LOVE YOU I MISS YOU AND I STILL DONT WANNA BELEIUE YOUR GONE BUT I HAVE TOO THEY SAY THE DAYS GET EASIER BUT IN FACT THEY DONT NY MOM IS DOING OK SHE MISSES YOU SO MUCH AND CRIES FOR YOU ALOT :'( BUT HOW CAN WE NOT U WERE OUR BEST FRIEND IM NEVER GONNA FIND ANOTHER LIKE YOU U KNOW WHY CUZ U WERE AN ANGEL GRANDMA IN MY EYES YOU WERE... GRANDMA I MUST GO NOW I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH BYE FOR NOW BUT NOT FOREVER LOVE ALWAZ UR LOVING GRADNDAUGHTER

Richelle Najar

September 21, 2005

Good morning Grandma....Just thought I'd stop by and chat with you for a little while. I thought it would be easy to do this but i find myself crying again but I'm ok just miss you. I'm actually really happy right now I met a nice guy you'd like him alot he takes good care of me.And since you knew before everyone there's no sense in tellin you your gonna be a Great Grandma again...I plan on using your middle name if its a girl...so try to put in a good word and hook it up.. lol...Oh yeah and I'm going on a 7 day cruise with him and his family...I wish I could talk to you again about your cruise But I'll ask Grandpa he always tells good stories of trips you two have been on ....well Grandma I better get going gotta get ready for work you know how long it takes me to get ready. Was drinking my coffee early in the morning and thought about calling you but I guess this will have to do... I love you

Richelle

Ginger

September 20, 2005

You Didn't Go Alone

You never said I'm leaving

You never said goodbye

You were gone before I knew it,

And only God knew why

A million times I needed you,

A million times I cried

If love alone could have saved you,

You never would have died

In life I loved you dearly

In death I love you still

In my heart you hold a place,

That no one could ever fill

It broke my heart to lose you,

But you didn't go alone

For all my love went with you,

The day God took you home.

-Author Unknown

Ginger Najar

September 8, 2005

IF I KNEW

>

> If I knew it would be the last time

> That I'd see you fall asleep,

> I would tuck you in more tightly

> and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

>

> If I knew it would be the last time

> that I see you walk out the door,

> I would give you a hug and kiss

> and call you back for one more.

>

> If I knew it would be the last time

> I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,

> I would video tape each action and word,

> so I could play them back day after day.

>

> If I knew it would be the last time,

> I could spare an extra minute

> to stop and say "I love you,"

> instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

>

> If I knew it would be the last time

> I would be there to share your day,

> Well I'm s ure you'll have so many more,

> so I can let just this one slip away.

>

> For surely there's always tomorrow

> to make up for an oversight,

> and we always get a second chance

> to make everything just right.

>

> There will always be another day

> to say "I love you,"

> And certainly there's another chance

> to say our "Anything I can do?"

>

> But just in case I might be wrong,

> and today is all I get,

> I'd like to say how much I love you

> and I hope we ne ver forget.

>

> Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,

> young or old alike,

> And today may be the last chance

> you get to hold your loved one tight.

>

> So if you're waiting for tomorrow,

> why not do it today?

> For if tomorrow never comes,

> you'll surely regret the day,

>

> That you didn't take that extra time

> for a smi le, a hug, or a kiss

> and you were too busy to grant someone,

> what turned out to be their one last wish.

>

> So hold your loved ones close today,

> and whisper in their ear,

> Tell them how much you love them

> and that you'll always hold them dear

>

> Take time to say "I'm sorry,"

> "Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."

> And if tomorrow never comes,

> you'll have no regrets about today.

>

Adriana Aranda

August 18, 2005

hey grandma. words can not even explain how much i miss u..i think of u every day! i know that u are watching over all of us.......and that comforts me. i miss u more and more each day that i dont hear from you. just thinking about you brings tears to my eyes. it still feels like we are just so busy and havent talked...but when i think about calling you i start to cry. i remmeber all the things that u told me when i was taking care of you. i know that you were tired grandma.....and im just so happy that u dont have to be miserable anymore...even tho now we all are...please help us be strong grandma...we all need your strengh right now...and as we get closer to the holidays. thanksgiving and christmas will never be the same without u and all that you put in2 it..i love you............you were the best person i ever knew...i miss you. thinking of you ALWAYS, twinkle toes =)

rhiannon Najar

August 18, 2005

grandma i still cant beleive it till this day that ur gone grandma i love u and i think bout u everyday i know ur with us everyday i cant see u but i know ur there well grandma i love you so so much miss you grams love alwaz ur loving granddaughter rhiannon

Richelle Najar

August 18, 2005

Hey Grandma,

I miss you everyday but I really miss you alot right now...it still doesn't seem like it happened. I have alot of dreams about you it makes me miss you more but I'm glad your in them....I have so much to talk to you about I really wish you were here it's not the same without you. I hope wherever you are you are happy and watching over us. Love and miss you with all my heart forever and always...

your chelley bean

Samantha

August 17, 2005

Grandma...I have many great memories of fond times we shared together. From the Disneyland trips and vacations like camping to the awesome dinners at the holidays, grandma loved her children and grandchildren. Year after year more and more grandchildren came into the world and that made grandma so happy. Grandma also loved my papa a lot and I could tell by the way they respected one another. I only wish that the younger and new grandchildren such as my brother Connor had the chance to know her like the rest of us did. They too would have loved her as much as we all do. I will never forget the BIG hugs and kisses grandma gave when we came to visit and before leaving each time, also her warm smile always made my day.

She always tended to her house company and made sure that they all felt welcome and at home. When my family lived down the street from grandma and papa, I spent a lot of my time going to lunch with her and Rachel after a long morning of shopping which grandma loved to do and was always the best at. I also always watched her get her hair done by carol and I was very impatient when it came to that , I also helped wrap all of grandmas Christmas presents each year just as the rest of her grand daughters did. I will forever cherish all of my memories of hanging out with my grandma.

A few years back grandma overcame some very bad illnesses, and that meant a lot to me, and it showed us how very much she loved us all. She knew she was dearly loved by all her friends and family, and she now leaves us hoping we all remain happy and remember the good times we had. She has gone to a far better place now, and for Christ he will make her an angel in the heavens above, and she will be watching over us all until one day we can all be together again. And for my grandma I wrote:

Titled: “She’s the Best”

-God saw you getting tired,

And relief was not to be

-So he put his arm around you and whispered,

“Come with me”

-With tearful eyes we watched you,

And saw you fade away

-Though we couldn’t ask you to stay,

The best heart stopped beating,

-Hard working hands laid to rest

God broke our hearts to prove to us,

-He only takes the best

My grandma will NEVER be forgotten but FOREVER loved!!!!!

----Samantha

Donna Trapp

August 17, 2005

Well Grandma, There was so much you and I shared in the few months before your passing. I am so glad we talked and cleared up alot of things. I am so grateful for you sharing yourself and life with me and the girls and for loving Connor and accepting him from the beginning. We will all miss you greatly and we think of you daily. I still cannot find myself to remove the photos of you on my visor from my car. I see you and think of you everyday and show Connor your photos so he doesn't forget you.I'll hug him for you because I know you loved to hug him too.

Love you always-

E,D,S,J & C

XOXOXOXOX

Ginger

August 17, 2005

Mom, I miss you so much. I didn't think I would be able to live through this. But guess what? You are going to be a Great Grandmother, even though you can't be here, that means I am going to be a Grandma!! Richelle is so excited and happy. I know she wishes you were here for this, we all do. It just not the same without you. She will be a wonderful Mother,afterall she had you and you had me! Think of you always my immortal beloved,

SARA GRANADE

August 17, 2005

DEAR GRANDMA,

I HAVE NEVER BEEN GOOD AT EXPRESSING MY FEELINGS. YOU KNOW I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED YOU. I KNOW THERE IS A PIECE OF YOU WITHIN ME. I CAN FEEL IT. WHEN I COOK I THINK MY GRANDMA TAUGHT ME THAT. WHEN I CLEAN I REMEMBER SCRUBBING THE CEILINGS. WHEN I SEE OUR PICTURES I KNOW THAT YOU LOVE ME AS MUCH AS I LOVE YOU. IT MAKES ME SAD KNOWING THAT IT WILL BE A LONG TIME BEFORE I GET TO SEE YOU AGAIN. BUT I KNOW YOU’RE ALWAYS CLOSE. I HOPE ONE DAY I CAN BE AS KIND, GENEROUS AND LOVING AS YOU. I WILL TRY MY HARDEST TO MAKE YOU PROUD. WITH ALL THE LOVE IN THE WORLD!

YOUR FAIRY PRINCESS

SARA B.

Christine Elias

April 27, 2005

I never had the chance to meet Judy however, I know she raised a fine family who loved her very much which is a direct reflection upon the kind of person she was. What an accomplishment!

Terri Jones

April 27, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to Judith's entire family in your time of loss.Though I did not know Judith personally I have the honor of calling the Najar family my friends. Through them I know that Judith deeply loved her family and left them with so many wonderful memories to treasure. Let those memories comfort you and help you through the healing process.

Know that you are never alone because she is still watching over her loved ones.

To Judith I wish to say, "I'm thankful to you for bringing Ginger and her family into this world."

Peace, healing and love to all,

Terri Jones

Darla Aranda

April 24, 2005

Mom,

I can't believe I won't get my daily phone call...or calls anymore. I will miss them terribly. I am sooo thankful you fought so hard to give us 10 more years of beautiful memories. The Disneyland trips, Monterey trips, taking you and Bob to see the Nutcracker and so much more. I know you were fearful...but I am forever thankful to the chaplain for coming to see you and putting you at peace. God is and was always there for you...just as he will be for all of us. You were the only person in my life...who was always there for me. Always a source of comfort and strength. You were my ROCK...my strength...my courage...and the best Mother and best friend I ever had. You will always be with me in spirit. I am so glad you are now at peace and no long suffering...and I know that you know...how much we all loved you...and we also know how much you loved all of us.

I Love You...Your #2 Daughter

Debbie & Frank Chamberlain

April 21, 2005

To the family left behind, our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this very sad time. Just remember you are the fortunate ones that lived with the love and memories your Mother gave to you. Those treasures can never be taken away, keep them warm in your hearts and close in mind and you will still feel the love and happiness you shared together. Our prayers are with you.

Love,

Debbie & Frank

Dan Green

April 21, 2005

Aunt Judy,

I am so thankful I was able to talk to you in December. I know I didn't visit or call much, but I thought of you often. You will always be in my heart and memories.

Dan Green

adriana aranda

April 20, 2005

oh grandma.....i miss yoiu so much.=( i know that u are in a much better place now and that you are no longer suffering...but it still hurts sooooo bad like nothing i have ever experienced. i remember telling you that my heart was broken, and now its completely broken......and i know that god cant send u back to me, but maybe he will send me someone.........i know that you are not gone. cuz ur spirit lives is so many of us. i feel that you are with me always. and i know that you are. im sorry if i was mean to you...............=( u know that i love you so much. i will remembr you alwasys ur smile and ur evil eye =) i know that you will help me and see me through whatever i go through. and if i ever get married....you have to be there andi know that you will.........i love you grandma

We love you Mom

April 20, 2005

Ginger

April 20, 2005

Oh Mom, how much we had left to do. All of our plans! Our "English Teas" that we are so fond of will never be the same, but we will continue to have them and you will always be guest of honor in our hearts. I will toss a flower on Peter Pan's Flight for you. Christimas's will continue in your traditional way. I don't how to live without you Mom, I love you so much! See you in heaven my beloved.

rhiannon najar

April 20, 2005

grandma there is no easy way to say good bye so i wont i will say farwell until we meet again. I love you and im going to miss you like crazy i hop you know that you were the best grandma anyone could have had.... well till i meet you again in heaven go be with your family ok love you grandma........ love alwayz Rhiannon

Richelle Najar

April 20, 2005

Oh Grandma,

I don't know what I'm going to do without you.I'll never stop missing you as long as I live. I'll miss our morning chats. Your the only person who could keep up with me early in the morning. I don't know how I can go on without you in my life Grandma....I'm gonna miss you so much!!!! I'm really going miss you at Christmas that was our favorite holiday. I love you Grandma.......I hope you knew how much.

Love,

Chelle

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