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Mercedes Williams Obituary

Mercedes Williams, 19, and her brother Airian Holly, 16, were fatally shot April 18 in front of their home.

Published by Contra Costa Times from Apr. 19 to May 18, 2013.

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Mercedes we went to Elementary school together (Bayview) from kindergarten-third grade. I can't believe I'm so late and just finding out about this! I'm so sorry this happened to you and I hope your family has gained more peace throughout these years. You didn't bother nobody and you definitely didn't deserve this. Rest on and may peace be upon your family & friends.

Tashayla Walker

March 23, 2019

Wish I was still in cali to be there for my little sister. I loved her so much. rip peace baby girl

vernita nelson

January 1, 2016

Mommy loves you

kathi bliss

April 11, 2015

cede I miss u and man,what can I say?im always telling Davion about u and I know you would of loved him and all the kids so much more now,they all hecca funny and got they own little personalites now. theres a new beyonce album out and I break down every time I hear this song called heaven. the chourus is for u and buddah,"Heaven couldn't wait for you" anyway I love u your forever in my heart

desiree

February 2, 2014

RIP

James Clark

July 31, 2013

dear baby he's been some time since you've passed and I still can't get past this not to say that I ever will..We where like yin and yang best friends lovers all wrapped in one.. I remember I used to tell you I didn't know what I would do without you and you use to reply back saying "you don't have to think about that. I'm never leaving you..we gone be together forever". I's smile and say "okay baby" I can't believe that you really going on.. I feel so lost without you but I don't want to burden you because I know you're in a better place... that being said, a part of me wants to be selfish and just keep you in here with me... I love you baby, always have and always will.. I'll never forget our memories the'll be close to my heart forever... watch over me baby cause I'm lost without you...What i wouldn't give to just here your voice again.. I'll never forget you baby and most importantly I will always be yours and you will always be my wife... I remember you always would tell me I couldn't say goodbye I have to say see you later..So this is just see you later, I love you baby always..

JayVoni

June 9, 2013

Rest N Love Mercedes...

May 6, 2013

Rest in peace baby girl you will surely be missed.. What I will never forget is your beautiful smile. Rest in God's arms. Love Always

Paula Shields

May 5, 2013

Mannnn , my heart is heavy . Why you leave so soon ? im hurting inside soo bad . i didnt believe it when i saw it . We talked two days before u left . Man u suppose to be at my graduation . U was proud i finished school. I miss u bro words cant even express how im feeling watch over me and ima forever keep it lit for u always !
-Bro

brittany gordon

May 1, 2013

Rest in peace Mercedes and Arien we love u always and forever Baby D~

David Solario

April 29, 2013

I never met you but heard a lot about u. I date your cousin David Solario, we live in Nebraska. When i watched this online it brought tears to my eyes, that people have so much hatered in there heart. Rest in peace beautiful angel, fly freely baby girl.

Natasha Riek

April 29, 2013

Wow I cant believe I am doing this. Mercedes was a quiet little girl with her ringlet hair and her thumb in her mouth as tiny as she can be and as sweet as she can be. I have not seen her since she was a baby. My prayers are with Kathy and the family. Im so sorry to hear this. Kathy I have not talked to you for a while pls email me [email protected] May GOD bless everyone..

Marlene Edmonds

April 22, 2013

Cedes AKA Bestfriend
I'm so sorry that this happen to you and Arien. This not how your lifes were suppose to be. I send my love and prays to Cathy. Please know that you will all was be in my heart.

Kandi McFarland

April 22, 2013

Dear Cede,
It is hard to remember that that little girl that grew up as a part of our family is gone. You left too soon. GOD has you now, so rest in peace.

April 21, 2013

You didn't deserve to be a victim of this senseless violence

April 20, 2013

Sending lots of love... My deepest condolences to your family. May you and your Lil bro rest in paradise.

julie martinez

April 20, 2013

Dear Cede,
I will remember you the way I choose to...with a big smile in your purple Randy Moss Jersey. It hurt this Bears fan to buy a Vikings Jersey but I did it for you...out of Love. You left us way too soon.Take care of your bro in Heaven. Rest in Peace, Love, Uncle Keith

April 20, 2013

Dear Cede, Sweet dreams my dear. We will cherish our memories of good times together forever.

Uncle Papa

April 20, 2013

To Shaunda and Family,
So sorry to hear of your devastating loss. Praying that God will both comfort and strengthen you. Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal. May you find comfort in knowing that your love ones are safe in the arms of Jesus.

The Cain Family

April 20, 2013

Cedes man we suppose to check up on eachother every other day now i gotta scroll past your number without texting you man this is crazy i want my cousins back i grew up with yall i would never expect to lose yall at the same time . Yall have a special place in my heart ill see yall again one day ? ?

aaliyahh miller

April 19, 2013

It aint never gone be the same without you or airian , yall was so fuunny and hecka nice . Aint nobody could take yall joy away from yall . I can still hear yall voices in my head . Yall laughin and talking to me . I remember when it was me . Cedes . And Tyrell at pvhs and she looked at me and Tyrell and kept sayin we was gone get married or when it was Airian . Tyrell . Cedes . Me And deangelo and we was talking about how deangelo can cook . These memories will never leave my heart . Maan i promise we gone hold it down for you and airian ! Everything i do i do for yall . I'll be representin yall w. My M's down and my A's up . Rest in peace my guardian angles !

Taylor Jackmon

April 19, 2013

Rest in peace, Mercedes. I will forever remember you & love you. You were too young, i cant understand why you & Buddha... its almost impossible for me to believe. Nothing can harm you now, rest in peace, Mercedes xoxo

Jody Harper

April 19, 2013

Can't believe yall are gone. Gonna miss your jokes and my visits at the Mall, my heart hurts so much. I can't even explain, continue to watch over all us .. We luv u cedes..

Auntie Dawn

April 19, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

darla

April 19, 2013

Rest easy cousins i love yall

aryianna miller

April 19, 2013

Man this is so unreal that you gone.i still can't believe it and probably will never believe it.Its so crazy to loose someone you've grown up with.The village is like one big Family and fasho we gone hold it down for You and your brother and all of the rest of the people from the village that's now in heaven.I love you Cedes and im going to miss you crazy self.Your up there with GOD now so I know your okay.You and Airian watch over your family and be their guardian angels. Love you Guys and RIP gone but will NEVER EVER EVER be forgotten.

Davion Allen

April 19, 2013

Man cede cause its only been a day and I been thinking about both of y'all ally day ain't a second passed by that I ain't missed you everybody I know so they go hold it down for you and that's what I know you would want man so rest easy I know you wasn't pose to be gone like this I hate hearing all this I really thought it wasn't real but man now that you gone I just can't believe it man seem so unreal to me like a dream I love you cousin you still ma favorite cousin you still go be in my heart forever never go leave but ima miss you Cuzzo fareal it ain't been the same

Deangelo Alexander

April 19, 2013

RIP cedes yall did not deserve this.

April 19, 2013

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Benita Miller

April 19, 2013

God please be with there family my heart goes out to all of you it's really a sad thing

April 19, 2013

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