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Vanessa Ventresca Obituary
6/2/1980 ~ 1/18/2013
Our beloved Vanessa, left us suddenly on January 18, 2013. She was known for the smile in the room and will never be forgotten! Vanessa is survived by her two beautiful daughters Mary Jane and Rachel Ruiz, her mother Margaret, her sister Alysha Barrera, brothers Robert and Justin Ventresca, grandmothers Florence Ventresca and Victoria Lobato, grandfather William Ventresca Sr., Significant Other, Mario Ruiz, along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Services will be held at Colton Funeral Chapel on January 30, 2013 from 5-8:00 p.m. and at San Salvador Church on January 31, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Proceeding to Montecito for burial.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations please be made to the Vanessa Ventressca Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Branch.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vanessa Ventresca
Lisa
November 21, 2020
I love you NAY NAY LOVE LISA
Tiffany
September 18, 2013
my beautiful friend 8months ago today we lost you and not a day goes by that i dont think about your crazy self,i miss your crazy storys your laugh & smile just simple txt messages god nay how i wish you were still here,i know your watching over all of us especially those two beautiful girls of yours may god bless them....well friend until we meet again ic love you hoe kim
Tre'C E
March 22, 2013
I love you cousin, til we meet again!!!! God bless you, your babies and family always and forever!!!! "I'm Only here for a good time, not a long time" : )-
tiffany ryan
February 25, 2013
My beautiful friend i miss u so much i still cant believe your gone i keep thinking about all are talks laughs trips it will never be the same..cant wait to see your face again save me a spot love you
mario moreno
February 10, 2013
Rip nay youll be missed dearly and my prayers are with u and your family the great memories will always be there with that huge smile of yours much luv
February 5, 2013
THIS CANDLE WILL NEVER SHINE AS BRIGHT AS VANESSA,SHE TURNED OUT TO BE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN,MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE VENTRESCA AND LOBATOZ FAMILY. LOVE DAWN AND FAMILY
B Soto
January 31, 2013
I know that God will be watching over your two daughters... I didn't know you very long, but from the time I did know you, it was an entertaining one. God Bless you, and you will be missed.
Sandoval Family
January 31, 2013
Rest in peace
January 31, 2013
Hey Vanessa... It's Benny... I had no Idea that you passed on. It's so odd, I kid you not you crossed my mind the other day and as a matter of fact today. I ain't messed w/ facebook in a minute, and came accross your profile, and was gonna poke you, and drop you a friendly hello. I'm sorry you had to go so soon. I know you are are in a much better place than this planet called earth. May the Lord and his angels keep watch over your beautiful children. God Bless you, and your family Vanessa. May your wonderful soul rest in piece. Love your friend, Benny...
Arturo & family
January 30, 2013
Sorry for your loss may God be with you and your loved ones
Veronica Castro Gonzales
January 30, 2013
To Margaret and family, may God bless you.
Renee, David Nunez and Pedroza Family
January 30, 2013
Our prayers go out to the Lobato and Ventresca family and especially your beautiful girls. We will be reminded of your beautiful smile everytime we see your daughters. May God rest your soul you will be deeply missed.
January 29, 2013
Margaret and Family,
Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow, with caring thoughts, your cousins,
Greg, Esther, George, Raymond, Bernadette, and Gregory Jr. Gutierrez
Christina Pagdilao
January 29, 2013
My heart and prayers go out to Margaret and girls
January 29, 2013
LOVE YOU VANESSA,MAY YOU REST IN PIEACE AND I KNOW YOUR UP IN HEAVEN WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE LOVE YOU CUZ.
January 29, 2013
MENDOZA FAMILY KEEPING THE FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS, MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOU AND SEE YOU THROUGH THIS TIME
Donna Castro and Family
January 29, 2013
To the Lobato and Ventresca Family our prayer are with you. May Vanessa rest in peace and she will always be in our hearts forever.
Arron Gonzales
January 29, 2013
Vanessa, we will miss you so much! You were so loved by so many. You had a smile that definitely lit up the room! I can't imagine how life will be without you!
Love Always! Arron & Sunshine
Lydia Cruz
January 29, 2013
Goddaughter Vanessa,We remember the day you born held you as an infant, saw you take your first steps and saw how much your loved, especialy from your brother Robbie, how he loved and adored you. We missed the chance of getting to know you in all the chapters of your life her on earth,as a teen,a young lady and as a Mother. 'Rest In Peace' Remebering you always Nino and Nina Cruz
January 29, 2013
Margaret and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Josie Herrera
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