Maria Elena Villalobos

It's been a long time that me and my family hasn't seen you in a long time I had good and funny moments with you, but I know you are in our hearts I love you nena.

On that Sept. night in 2008, I was one who went to Chatsworth HS to help the families waiting for news. I prayed with and for the Villalobos family, meeting a sister, dad, and another family member. I remember seeing Maria's photo on the LA news, and I have photos of the crosses that remained for one year near the tracks in Chatsworth.
I have written and recorded a song for Maria Elena, called 'Waiting for Maria Elena,' which I want the family to hear and understand before I do anything...

Maria i miss you like crazy! i miss seeing you at my house hanging out with my sister. i miss going places with you guys and always having a good time no matter where we went. you always knew how to make me laugh you would always help me with my boy problems i always went to you for that:) well i love you a lot and miss youu<3

I think about Maria often. I only knew her in middle school. But we hung out a lot at school and sometimes outside of school at my neighbors house. She was a grade younger than me. And I remember relating to her more than the other girls in our group of friends because we had the same style and were a little heavier than everyone else. She was hilarious. And just as everyone said, her laugh and smile was contagious. It's amazing to see pictures of her, and what an impact that smile makes on...

Dear Maria,

I can't believe it's been a year since that accident. Things have not been the same without you. What happened really shook everyone. Personally, it has taught me to treasure my life more. Although we weren't as close the past few years I always considered you my friend and always thought of you when I was reminded of an inside joke we had and whatnot. A few weeks ago I found a note you had written me either in middle school or high school and it made me so happy to be...

HI MY NAME IS BRIANA ELENAS COUSIN.WELL TODAY IS CHRISTMAS AND ITS SO WEIRD NOT TO HAVE ELENA AROUND AND BEING AT HER HOUSE IS DIFFICULT.SHE WOULD ALWAYS MAKING ME SMILE WE WOULD PRINT OUT WORD SEARCHS AND RACE TO SEE WHO FINISHED FIRST. WELL I MISS HER SO MUCH THAT I WOULD BE ABLE TO SEE HER EVERY DAY I GUESS NOT BUT I WANT HER TO REMEMBER THAT I LOVE HER WITH ALL MY HEART AND I WILL NEVER FORGET HER. I LOVE U!!!!!!

Maria Elena is a beautiful angel who will forever watch over her family. Much love to Belen, Gonzalo, Bianca, Raymond and all who love and miss her. We all continue to honor her creativity and passion. She is forever in our hearts and thoughts.