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Maren Sanchez Obituary
Maren Victoria Sanchez, cherished daughter to Donna Cimarelli-Sanchez of Milford and Jose Alexander Sanchez of Miami, FL, was born in Bridgeport CT on August 26, 1997. She was an honor student at Jonathan Law High School, Class of 2015. Amongst her many achievements, she was president of her freshman and sophomore class; co-manager of the softball and swim teams, as well as a member of several other school clubs including the drama club. She was a gifted guitar player and vocalist. Photography was her passion and she was the school photographer for the 2013 junior prom. Maren saw the world through artist's eyes; she designed and sewed some of her own clothes, and built custom furniture for her room. Maren was this year's nominee to represent her high school in this year's Barnum Festival contest. She was the girlfriend of Jarrod Butts.
Maren had an air of confidence that allowed her to accomplish anything. Maren was and will always be a limitless light who saw the world through a spectrum of joy, love, kindness and compassion. Everyone she touched felt her warmth.
Our angel leaves behind a legacy of love and all who were privileged of basking in her light, including her maternal grandparents, Irene Roberto and Don Cimarelli of Bridgeport; paternal grandparents Neyci and Jose "Pepe" Sanchez of Miami FL; siblings, Brittney Sanchez of Miami, FL and Jordan Sanchez of Tallahassee, FL. Maren also leave aunts, uncles, a nephew, and cousins. Last but not least, she leaves behind every individual she touched as evidenced by the outpouring of love by her community of Milford, Connecticut.
Friends and family may call on Thursday, May 1st from 2 to 7 pm at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 North Broad St, Milford, CT 06460. There will be no funeral service and burial will be private. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Maren Sanchez Memorial Trust, Victoria J. Koch, Esq. Trustee, 325 Reef Road, Suite 200, Fairfield, CT 06824 or online at www.marensanchezmemorialfund.com. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Bridgeport Hospital Emergency 3 for the care and compassion shown to Maren. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maren Sanchez
Ruth Lovitt
April 24, 2025
Sweet baby girl...you are never forgotten... continue to enjoy heaven...we will all be reunited in paradise. Rest in peace sweetheart...
Marlies Rapps
April 26, 2024
You are forever missed.
Marlies Rapps
April 24, 2019
Maren, I still remember your smiling face and your enthusiasm at going out with Brendan and friends or all of you running around or going to the beach. You will always be in my heart. We miss you.
Roberta, a Milford Mom JLHS Alumni Parent
May 15, 2014
Thinking about Maren everyday . She will always remain in my Heart. Donna please know that you are not forgotten either . . Losing your child is the most painful .I know from my own loss of my son under horrific circumstances. Continue to stay strong in the days ahead and know you have the support of many in our thoughts and prayers.
The Laudenslager Family
May 13, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
mother
May 10, 2014
no words can express how sorry i am for your loss may god guide you and your family through this rough time have faith maren is a beatiful angel watching over her family may god bless you and give you the faith and strenght
unknown
May 7, 2014
My deepest condolences go out to Maren family. She looked like a wonderful person and God has her in his arms which will keep her safe.We saw a rainbow the next day so when you look into the skid and feel alone see that rainbow sky and know she is watching over you.
Ron and Barbara Rusakiewicz (Rusko)
May 7, 2014
To Donna and the Cimarelli Family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for you, she will live in your hearts forever.
Phyllis Crivello
May 5, 2014
To Maren's Mom,
No words can come to mind to express how sorry I am for your loss. Neither you nor Maren know me, but her story has deeply saddened me. In my heart I have adopted her. As an angel she is now watching over you. When you look into the sky at night she is the brightest star. Know that the Lord, friends and family are all around you to support you during this time of sorrow. Many prayers and blessings to you and your family. God Bless
Ruth Lovitt
May 4, 2014
Heaven just received a new angel, may your beautiful soul rest in gods hands. So beautiful and innocent. So sorry.
May 3, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family forever.
The Frost Family, Milford, CT
May 3, 2014
Mrs. Sanchez and family,
We have been praying for you since we first heard. We never met you or Maren but we know you are very special. Our grandson was to go to the prom with Maren and we were so excited for them.
God is faithful to be your comfort and strength. May you feel His presence.
Bob and Jeanne Dunn. Marlboro MA
john kenney
May 2, 2014
may you rest in peace ,you now are with the angels
Cathi Carrier
May 2, 2014
May God bring peace and strength to her family ..so sorry for your loss
Donna Stasalovich
May 2, 2014
To the Sanchez Family,
My deepest condolences.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
May 2, 2014
Dear Mom of Maren, I am soo sorry for the loss of your beautiful and talented daughter. I'm sure she has been an inspiration to many others in school and out of school. My heart breaks so much for you and your family. I don't have children but if I had a daughter I would have wanted her to grow and become the young woman your daughter was. Both you and Maren are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I would love to meet you so you could tell me more about your daughter. My name is Karen. 203-809-9371. I live in Milford.I truly would like to meet you. I can tell she got the best direction in her life from her Mom. With my deepest sympathy for your loss. May God always be at your side and I'm sure Maren is also. Please take care of your self. Karen
Christine
May 2, 2014
Mrs Sanchez
I am sorry that I do not know you or your beautiful daughter. As a mother, I cannot image the depth of your pain and grief. I will pray for you that God helps you find the strength to breath again and survive this terrible tragedy.Maren does not need prayers, from everything I read she was truly and angel already, just loaned to earth. God Bless and keep you forever
ronnette mutambo
May 2, 2014
I am very sorry for the loss of Maren Sanchez. My prayers goes to the Sanchez family. I am a mother of four and l feel like l lost my own child. She was like a daughter to me. I am mourning with you the Sanchez family in this time of sorrow. I know GOD will keep you strong each and everyday. May her soul rest in peace.
Valerie
May 2, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to all of Maren's family and friends.
May 2, 2014
MAREN'S MOM-DAD-FAMILY & FRIENDS, WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE SADNESS TE MILFORD COMMUNITY IS FEELING OVER THE LOSS OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER-TAKEN FROM THIS WORLD WAY TOO YOUNG-THOUGH YOU CANNOT SEE OR TALK TO HER-KNOW THAT SHE WILL BE WITH YOU FOREVER & IS AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN-I AM THE MOM OF TWO DAUGHTERS & CANNOT EVEN BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH-MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AS YOU TRY TO HEAL FROM THIS TRAGEDY-MAREN WILL ALWAYS BE SMILING DOWN ON HER FAMILY. A LOVING MOM IN MILFORD
Jerrilynn DeFranzo
May 2, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. The Sanchez Family are in my everyday prayers and thoughts.
Toni
May 2, 2014
My condolences and prayers are with the Sanchez family and all Maren's friends. A beautiful life tragically ended.May Gog bless you.
B Graham
May 2, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss....may the words of our Lord himself bring you comfort, "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". May God himself hold you in HIS arms and comfort you only as He can. Prayers are with you and your family.
Kenny Fusco
May 2, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss
Bray Family
May 2, 2014
Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this BEAUTIFUL ANGEL
Shirley
May 2, 2014
My heart goes out to the family and friends of this beautiful young lady. May God continue to uphold you as you deal with this tragic loss.
Dottie
May 2, 2014
To the Family Of Maren Sanchez,
I never knew Maren or even had the opportunity to meet her but I wish I had. She seemed to be a bright, gifted, beautiful young woman and I'm sure all who met her were glad they had.
May God hold you in the palms of His Hands and may you know how much each and every person keeps you in their hearts and prayers.
With sincere sympathy and may God bless...
Dottie
sante & Rosemary Faustini
May 2, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lisa Jones-Mendenhall
May 2, 2014
There is no loss greater than that of child, my sincerest condolences.
Jody Semons
May 2, 2014
A beautiful soul gone way too soon. Your passing has touched the heart of so many people. God bless you, angel.
A Mom
May 2, 2014
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
ARLENE MERCER
May 2, 2014
REST IN PEACE GOD BEAUTIFUL PRECIOUS ANGEL I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND THE LOVE YOU HAD FOR OTHERS WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL VOICE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS AMEN
Dana Smith
May 1, 2014
In loving Memory of your precious & beautiful daughter Maren. May GOD keep you wrapped in his arms- Rest in Peace...Maren Sanchez
Shieah
May 1, 2014
Gone way too soon. Rest in the arms of the Lord now Maren. You are at peace now. May God continue to comfort the family at this time. God Bless. R. I. P. Maren.
Dawn Ramirez
May 1, 2014
Irene and family,
My heart is broken over this senseless tragedy. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. May god comfort you all in the days ahead, Maren is your guardian angel now...may she rest in peace
rose mulligan
May 1, 2014
For u shall not weep i am at the right hand of our lord,let us rejoice in all of our memories of this angel!may god bless your family at this time of your loss!
Suellen DuBac
May 1, 2014
God bless you and your family.
May 1, 2014
So smart, So talented, So adorable
Now an angel. Rest in peace.
Vincent Sanfilippo
May 1, 2014
Mr & Mrs Sanchez I am so sorry for the pain you are going through with your loss my heart is for you and Maren may god bless you all the days of your life my eyes are watering for you Love Vincent God Bless You
The Imre Family
May 1, 2014
With our deepest sympathy
You are forever in our thoughts and prayers. Maren was a beautiful person inside and out.
Sharon
May 1, 2014
My heart goes out to the friends and family of Maren. Even though I did not personally know her, I was touched by this tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may memories help sustain you during this most difficult time.
May 1, 2014
No sadder day can there be. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless you always
Olivia Imre
May 1, 2014
Dear Sanchez family,
You are forever in our prayers. Maren was such a wonderful person and a friend to everyone. May God continue to watch over your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Olivia Imre from Jonathan Law High School and Olivia's family.
May 1, 2014
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your beautiful Daughter. I am praying for your comfort. Jesus must have needed another angel to complete his young group. May she rest in peace
Mom From Prince Frederick, Maryland.
May 1, 2014
Be with The Lord!
Joseph Filakovsky
May 1, 2014
May the memory of your beautiful Maren be a source of strength during this time of sorrow. She touched so many lives during her brief time here...truly one of God's angels...
Beverly Palumbo
May 1, 2014
A beautiful and talented young lady that had a wonderful future ahead of her. She was taken away before she should have been. All my condolences to the family for the senseless loss of this bright star.
Walnut Beach Association
May 1, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Sanchez family. Although the Association did not know Maren, she is a member of our community and from the outpouring of love and support shown from the Milford community, Maren was truely a very special young lady.
May 1, 2014
May you find peace.
Your loved forever
The Whitham's
May 1, 2014
We will always remember the sunshine in your eyes.........
The Edmond Family
May 1, 2014
With our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Maggie Z.
May 1, 2014
Dear Sanchez family:
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
D B
May 1, 2014
So Sad. Peace and Love to all effected.
Rachel R
May 1, 2014
Dear Sanchez family. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be able to find some comfort.
Mom.
Cheryl
May 1, 2014
My deepest condolences to Maren's family. May you find peace and comfort in treasured memories and may God's love help to heal you.
A mom
Dawn Dzurik
May 1, 2014
Dear Donna,
As an old friend and single mother of another amazing daughter who is also my only child, I cannot help but begin to feel some of the excruciating pain and anguish I know you are suffering. You are not suffering alone. People all over the nation mourn with you your devastating loss. I pray the loving bond you obviously shared and the incredible joy Maren brought to you and to everyone who knew and love her be a testament to the wonderful mother it is so apparent that you are. I regret I will never have the privilege of meeting the exceptional young lady you were so blessed to have raised. I pray for you and truly believe I will continue to pray for your healing and lessening of your unimaginable grief every day for the rest of my life. I will NEVER understand this. Hoping and praying Christ's peace will find you and keep you now and forever more. My family in Puerto Rico is also heartbroken to hear of your devastating loss. I AM SO SO SORRY. - Dawn (Carde) Dzurik
A North Haven Mom
May 1, 2014
Deepest condolences to your family for this tragic loss.
SMD
May 1, 2014
As you mourn and grieve the tremendous loss of your beautiful cherished daughter, remember that all of Heaven is rejoicing; for Maren has arrived back home and now rests peacefully in the arms of angels.
JOSEPH FAMILY
May 1, 2014
MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO MAREN"S FAMILY,NO PARENT SHOULD LOSE A CHILD, BUT GOD NEEDED HIS SPECIAL ANGEL....RIP MAREN
May 1, 2014
Donna and family my deepest sympathy to you ...May Maren rest in peace . She will be watching down over you and giving you strength to go on. Love Karen Leonard
A mom from Stratford
May 1, 2014
My deepest sympathies for the Sanchez family. Maren has touch so many whom she never met. Her legacy will live on and I pray that time will heal your pain. A poem for Maren... "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced; live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice."
Theresa Cantiello
May 1, 2014
May you find comfort in knowing that Maren was loved by so many people. God bless you all and peace be with you.
~The Cantiello Family
Tim Uliano
May 1, 2014
My thoughts are with your family
Gail Hopkins
May 1, 2014
May you find comfort in God's loving embrace. My heart felt condolences to you all.
A Stratford Mom
mother
May 1, 2014
May god guide you through this very difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.
May 1, 2014
RIP angel.
May 1, 2014
no words.prayers
May 1, 2014
no words can describe what u must be going through take it slow your angel will always be beside u
Denise Wilson
May 1, 2014
So very sorry for your loss may you find comfort in God's healing powers and from the love of others....
The Wilson Family
Linda Simpson
May 1, 2014
Donna and family - all our hearts , love and prayers are with you today . Anyone who is a mother - can feel a part of your grief - deepest sympathies .
So many days listening to children running in sun and surf. So much innocence
Marlies Conway-Rapps
May 1, 2014
Maren will always be etched in my memory, 6,7,8,9 years old standing in my home waiting for Brendan and friends to walk down to the beach and spend the day there. Little blue shorts, blue and white striped shirt, medium length dark hair and those black glasses. We will always remember this precious image.
A Trumbull mom
May 1, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to your family and all who are so deeply affected by this loss. I did not know Maren but am mourning with you and hope your memories will bring you peace.
Bruce Arnold
May 1, 2014
Donna and Jose Sorry for your loss.I remember the cat story so well.from Suburban ave.
bruce arnold
May 1, 2014
Donna Jose sorry for your loss.remember the cat story? From suburban.
A mom
May 1, 2014
My deepest condolences to the entire family on the loss of your most precious Maren. Let The Lord give you strength in the days ahead. May love and peace sustain you .
Jennifer Bosques
May 1, 2014
I pray for healing and peace for everyone affected by the loss of this young lady, and especially for her mother and father. Please accept my sincerest condolences for your most tragic and painful loss. As a teacher and a mother myself, I cannot fathom what you are going through. Find comfort in the Lord and in knowing that your daughter will live forever in Paradise. Your separation is temporary; you will rejoice together again for Eternity. Your CT family mourns with you.
The Puchalas
May 1, 2014
With deepest sympathy, You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rita Mattingly & family
May 1, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to family and friends, and to your precious angel above.
Michael & Amy Gavaghan
May 1, 2014
Donna & Don, our deepest condolences and prayers are with you at this time
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Peter
May 1, 2014
Maren's passing affect so many. Such a bright and shining star extinguished too soon. I don't know the family but I want to express my sincerest condolence. I wish and hope you find the strength to move forward.
BettyAnn Gulyas
May 1, 2014
Donna, Maren will alway be your angel and now she is your special guardian angel and will watch over you everyday. Please know that I'm sending you hugs and kisses and thinking of you.
Barbara
May 1, 2014
All Is Well
Death is nothing at all,
I have only slipped into the next room.
I am I and you are you,
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used to.
Put no difference in your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household world that it always was,
Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It it the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near,
Just around the corner.
All is well.
Vita Darling
May 1, 2014
Donna, Irene, Lisa and the rest of the Sanchez family-
There are no words, only know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Maren
May 1, 2014
Love and Prayers
Mom
May 1, 2014
May god give you peace, and strength on the loss of your precious angel. May god bless the Sanchez family!
May 1, 2014
Words can't express how sorry I am. May Maren rest in peace.
April 30, 2014
To the Sanchez family, Very sorry for your loss and may God be with you in your time of sorrow.
April 30, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Sanchez family. May God bless and keep you during your time of sorrow.
K C
April 30, 2014
Prayers for your family on the loss of this beautiful girl.
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