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Carmen Griffith Obituary
Carmen Ann Griffith, 45, of Rocklin, California, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Friday, January 7, 2011, after a short but courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and attended Louis St. Laurent High School. She was an amazing wife and mother with a passion to live life to the fullest. Married to her childhood sweetheart Brad Griffith, they went on to raise two beautiful children, Kayla and Tyler, who were her purpose in life. Survived by her husband and children; father, Gordon, and stepmother, Susan McKenzie; mother, Kathy McKenzie; brother, Keith McKenzie; sister, Sandra, and brother-in-law, John McKernan; nephews, Bryce, Christian and Landon McKernan; father- and mother-in-law, Ken and Dolores Griffith; sister-in-law, Lori Griffith; brother- and sister-in-law, Ken and Jill Griffith; niece, Sarah Griffith; nephews, Scott and Mark Griffith; as well as many other relatives and great friends.
Memorial service to be held Friday, January 14, 2011, 4:00 p.m. at Sunset Christian Center at 6900 Destiny Drive, Rocklin, CA. Celebration of life held Friday, January 21, 2011, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Derrick Golf & Winter Club, 3500 - 119th Street, Edmonton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at 1-800-873-9569 or www.ocrf.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carmen Griffith
Darlene Singleton
August 28, 2011
Dear Brad, Kayla and Tyler, I was just made aware of Carmen's passing. I was so shocked and saddened by the news. I have fond memories of dear Carmen through the hockey years. She was so full of life and enjoyed our many conversations. She was a great inspiration to me when my Mom was so sick and I will always remember her kind words. The world has lost a great lady. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry, Colette, Raeleen, Nolan and Jeremy
March 17, 2011
Dear Brad, Kayla and Tyler,
We were very sorry to learn of Carmen's passing. She was a beautiful and vibrant lady who truly knew how to live life to the fullest.
Jan Chapman (Olson)
March 10, 2011
Dear Brad and family,
I remember in elementary school how Carmen and I would spend many hours practicing Gymnastics. Way back then I knew Carmen would be a beautiful person and she sure fulfilled her goals. When I spoke with her at our highschool reunion she was a beautiful as ever in body and spirit. She spoke a lot about you two kids and I could tell that she had reached the most important goal of her life in having both of you and a loving marriage to you Brad. I am so sorry for your loss and have been thinking about her great laugh since I heard the news. All my love from a school friend.
March 8, 2011
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Carmen's passing. A more fun-loving, caring, and helpful neighbor we will never have. Her love of life and of her husband and children was obvious to all. She was loved and loved deeply in return. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nicole, Maverick, Amy, Kayla, and Robin
Mary-Lou Murphy
February 17, 2011
I am so shocked and saddened by Carmen's passing. She was always kind and vital, and I imagine her loss must be devastating to so many.
Heather Davidson
February 4, 2011
Dear Brad, Kayla, Tyler and Sandra,
I am drawing great strength from Carmen. How lucky I feel to have known her and to have shared in celebrating her life with you. Thank you and I wish you all peace.
Annette and Mick Koski
February 3, 2011
Hoping all your warm and wonderful memories of Carmen provide you comfort in the days ahead. We are so sorry for your loss. In our thoughts and prayers...
Carolyn Cush-Nieminen
January 30, 2011
Brad, Kayla and Tyler your mother will always have a lasting affect on me as she was a large part of my childhood from grade 1... she was always wise beyond her years, full of love, strength, courage and she greeted everyone with her wonderful smile. Carmen was an adventurous soul who married Brad, the love of her life and mothered 2 beautiful children who continue to become amazing people through her. Carmen will be missed but her memory and love will live on.
abby huber
January 27, 2011
Kayla Im shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers. If you need anything. I am always here for you.
John Nystad
January 27, 2011
Brad, Kayla & Tyler, Deb and I were shocked to hear the tragic news. Words can't convey the sorrow we feel for you and the kids. Carmen was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Jim Reynolds
January 24, 2011
Brad, I cannot find the proper words to offer you and your family, except to say that my wife and family are praying for you and Carmen. I know you are surrounded by lots of people who love and care for you.
Natascha DeGuire
January 23, 2011
Nick and I were shocked and deeply saddened when we learned of Carmen passing away. Brad, Tyler and Kayla, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carmen & Gordon
January 22, 2011
Brad & Carmen
January 22, 2011
January 22, 2011
January 22, 2011
January 22, 2011
January 22, 2011
January 22, 2011
Madison, Carmen & Kayla
Jamee Horning
January 22, 2011
Carmen, Keith & Sandra
Jamee Horning
January 22, 2011
Carmen & Sandra
Jamee Horning
January 21, 2011
January 21, 2011
I will forever miss you! My sweet friend!!
Jamee Horning
January 21, 2011
Carmen,
You are such a beautiful soul, the kindness and strength of your character is unmatched. Wherever you go in this life or beyond you will always be loved, cherished and there will never be another that could ever take your place. I pray to your angels to give you peace always be there to comfort your soul, and to guide you in your rest. You are a bright star shining to all that know you. You deserve peace, healing, joy and love always. May you know how loved you are and understand the impact you have made on so many. I'll love you always my dear sweet friend and you will truly be missed forever...until we meet again.
Peace & love to you!
Sharon Pelletier (Petruch)
January 21, 2011
Brad, Kayla, and Tyler, I am shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. May you find strength and comfort from all the family & friends who surround you during this difficult time. God Bless you all.
John Copeland
January 21, 2011
Brad, Kayla,and Tyler,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eric Christenson
January 20, 2011
Carmen, you created a lifetime of wonderful memories for so many people, in so little time. I am grateful for mine.
Michael Shewchuk
January 20, 2011
Dear Brad and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences and sympathies at this difficult time.
Don Towle
January 20, 2011
Brad, Kayla and Tyler, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Carmen was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Trish (Lang) Vukic
January 20, 2011
Brad, Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Tina, Tony Rota
January 20, 2011
Brad, sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and we wish you strength and peace during this most trying time.
Paul Raimundo
January 20, 2011
Brad and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you gather strength from the people around you.
Andrew Megson
January 20, 2011
Brad, Our thoughts are with you and your family. The few times I met Carmen she was a wonderfully bubbly person. Andrew and Sandra Megson.
January 20, 2011
Brad & Family,
I first met Carmen at your Spruce Grove golf tournament many years ago. She was a fabulous and dynamic lady and lovely host.
Our heart and prayers are with you.
Mike/Shelley Parker-St. Albert
Carol Rolheiser
January 19, 2011
Brad, Kayla and Tyler,
I send my heartfelt condolences to you and your families in the passing of your dear Carmen. There are many memories, especially in the years before your move to California, where family get-togethers would include conversation and laughs with Carmen, and updates on the family she so clearly loved. Her pride in her husband and children were so very evident. That love will live on in all of your hearts.
I wish you strength and courage in the days ahead. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Arlyn and Teresa Stoik
January 19, 2011
Brad,
We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
January 19, 2011
Brad, Kayla and Tyler
Please accept our deepest condolences at this saddest of times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
Norm,Jan,Kellen and Cailey Rolheiser
Leo and Loretta McKernan
January 18, 2011
Brad, Kayla, Tyler
Our deepest sympathy to the Griffith, McKenzie and McKernan family. May you have the strength in the fact that Carmen was loved by all the short time she was with us. Our prayers are with you all.
Kathy McKenzie
January 17, 2011
I have much sadness in the loss of my daughter Carmen. I had looked so forward to spending many more years with her. I always loved her personality, laughter and the full life she insisted on living. She loved people and shared herself totally with them. It amazed me how she accepted her fate and dealt with it with so much grace. The loss of her has left a very empty place in my life but she will always remain in my heart. She was a special girl and I will love to see her again one day.
She will brighten the light in eternal life.
I miss you Carmen
Love, Mom
Sandra McKernan
January 17, 2011
Carmen...my sister, my best friend, my mentor, protector and confident. Your compassion, free spirit, advice and encouragement will be forever missed. A void in my life and heart will remain until we're together again. Carmen...I love you, I miss you, and know you have found peace in Heaven.
Connie & Terry Huff
January 16, 2011
We are deeply saddened by Carmen's passing. Her passion for life and family was always inspiring. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Our sincere condolences to her family!
Rose & Bryan Ross
January 16, 2011
Dear Brad, Kayla and Tyler
After hearing about Carmens passing, I felt overcome with disbelief and then great sadness. It is the unthinkable when one of the most vibrant, enthusiastic, feisty, and beautiful girls I have met has been taken away so suddenly. Although I may not have known Carmen well or for very long, I did admire her complete zest for life and her determination to pack up her family and move to California. I am certain she had so many great accomplishments because Carmen could do more in a day than some people could do in a year. May she rest in peace. Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with you Brad, Kayla and Tyler. Be Strong!! The Ross Family (Rose & Bryan, Nicholas, Tyler and Adam)
Susan Fraser
January 15, 2011
Brad, Kayla and Tyler: Although I was never blessed with knowing Carmen well, she had an amazing life that was clearly well lived but much, much too short. Our hearts are breaking for you. Please take good care and know that we shall continue to pray for strength for you to endure the unimaginable. Her legacy to the world will be your two beautiful children. Love and peace, Susan
Gary and Linda Greenly
January 14, 2011
As married cousins we once lived only a few blocks from each other, and although that's no longer the case,we are close in spirit,love and memories.Thinking of you all especially today as you celebrate her life.She'll always be remembered for her beauty,and her smile and for who she was,
Fran and Ernie Schack
January 14, 2011
To Brad, Kayla and Tyler
We were saddened to hear of your tragic loss of a devoted wife and mother. Carmen had a zest for life and was a truly beautiful person - inside and out. She was the ultimate mother to Kayla and Tyler, and may her light shine over them forever. May you find solace and peace from the fresh sadness of the past days.
Mike & Tasha Stainbrook
January 14, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time in your lives. The Griffith, McKernan & McKenzie families have lost a treasured loved one. Carmen was a wonderful wife to Brad and such a loving and supportive mother to Kayla and Tyler. She was very close with her sister Sandra and brother Keith who I know will miss her dearly as we all will. Also to all her many friends and extended family, i'm sorry for your loss.
I will never forget Carmen being their to support and comfort me and my family in our time of need after losing my father only 15 months ago. She showed her true love for the family and helped us realize that life here is just the beginning. Her being there meant the world to us & we will never forget. Keep your memories close, as she will always be with you. This reminds us how delicate life is and how lucky we are to have eachother, embrace your families and those we still have. Her spirit will never fade and I know Carmen will hold a spot for all of us there beside her so that we all may meet again. Rest well Carmen and thank you for the gift that you were.
January 14, 2011
We will miss our annual Vegas dinner with Brad ,Carmen,Jay and Nona. Also the date june 21 will have a special memory for us . Brad we know Carmen will always be with you . Doug and Sandy.
Fran & Ernie
January 14, 2011
Kathy, Keith, Sandra, John, Bryce, Landon and Christian
Our hearts go out to all of you special people in the loss of your daughter, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. You will miss the special light Carmen brought to every life she touched. Our sympathy goes to you all in these sad times.
Fran & Ernie Schack
January 14, 2011
Brad, Kayla and Tyler
How deep your sadness must be with the loss of this beautiful person in your lives. May the light of her spirit shine on Kayla and Tyler to guide them in their lives ahead. Our hearts go out to you in this very emotional time. We wish we could be there today say a loving goodbye.
Fran Schack
January 14, 2011
Brad, Kayla and Tyler
How deep your sadness must be with the loss of this beautiful person in your lives. May the light of her spirit shine on Kayla and Tyler to guide them in their lives ahead. Our hearts go out to you in this very emotional time. We wish we could be there today say a loving goodbye.
Ernie and Fran Schack, Mosgiel, NZ
The Vanderpost Family
January 14, 2011
Our hearts go out to Brad, Kayla, Tyler and all the Griffith, McKernan & McKenzie families in their time of sorrow. We will fondly remember Carmen as a special person who was full of love and laughter, she will be truly missed. Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers
January 14, 2011
Brad - in these difficult times, keep thinking of all the amazing memories of how Carmen touched and influenced the people who knew her, and how her spirit will continue in the future to impact the people she touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.-Bill Davis
Norm Robertson
January 14, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Dunlop
January 14, 2011
Carmen was a beautiful person. Her life, while cut short, was lived to the fullest. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Michelle Stoetzel
January 13, 2011
I remember years ago when we were driving out to the lake near Edmonton with Carmen and Sandra in the back seat laughing and singing "Brand New Key" over and over almost the entire way. We were very fortunate to have very close extended families back in the earlier years, giving an abundance of opportunity to enjoy fun times like this with Carmen.
I express my heartfelt sympathy to Carmen's own family, Brad, Kayla and Tyler, her father Gord Mckenzie (and family), her mother, Kathy Mckenzie, her sister Sandra Mckernan (and family), brother Keith, and other close friends who were fortunate to know Carmen.
In a way I am jealous of Carmen, because she is in Heaven with family and friends who have already left us.
Please keep the "Welcome Mat" out for when the rest of us slowly join the party up there to be with all of you again.
Chantelle and Sam Cawston (née Oltmanns)
January 13, 2011
The loss of an individual like Carmen is one that will be felt deeply by many. I have many happy memories of my childhood and time spent with my cousin and her sister Sandra and brother Keith. Many of these memories involve Carmen and her dreams of a happy marriage and being a mom. Her time with us was much too short, but her dreams came true with her life with Brad and their beautiful children. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, Carmen's mom (Kathy) and dad (Gordon), sister Sandra and her family and her brother Keith. We hope that with time, the sorrow will ease and that the wonderful memories of Carmen will remain in your heart and minds.
Russ & Rosanne Morrison
January 13, 2011
We are deeply saddened to hear of Carmen's passing. Words cannot express our deepest sympathy that go out to the Griffith, McKenzie and McKernan families at this time. May the comfort of friends & family give you strength for today & the days to come.
Shelley Shields
January 13, 2011
It is with a heavy heart that I write this note. I haven't seen Carmen in years, but she was family and in my family that is everything. My heart is breaking for Brad and their children. They are way too young to have to deal with this enormous loss. God bless you all. May He give you the strength you need to get through the difficult days. Try and think of her as we do the stars. We don't always see them, but we know they are there. Celebrate her life and remember her fondly tomorrow and always. Wish we could be there to support you.
Peace and love,
Shelley and Andy
Gerry Roberge
January 13, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to you Brad and your family. If there is anything you need please do not hesitate to contact me.
Tiny (Werner) Oltmanns
January 13, 2011
With deep emotions Carmen's passing reminded me again of the fragility of life, it's not always fair especially when someone in their prime is taken from us.
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to Carmen's immediate family (Brad and children) and to her mother (Kathy), her father (Gordon), her brother (Keith) and her sister (Sandra). Carmen was my niece, she was also part of a significant extended family here in Canada. She will be greatly missed, may she rest in Peace.
Darcy Schack
January 13, 2011
My condolences to you and your family Brad. It is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with you.
Tara O'Sullivan
January 13, 2011
We were deeply saddened to learn of Carmen's passing and wish her safe passage home. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brad, Kayla,Tyler and all of her loving family. Though we did not know Carmen well, we will remember her as a beautiful, vibrant person.
Tara O'Sullivan, Michael McKernan & family.
The Robertson Family
January 13, 2011
We were so saddened to hear about the passing of Carmen. She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend and will truly be missed. Her life lessons and vibrant personality will live on through Brad, Kayla & Tyler. May the memories of Carmen bring comfort to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Griffith, McKernan & McKenzie families.
Jim & Laurie Stoetzel
January 12, 2011
My heart goes out to all of Carmens immediate family, her mother Kathleen Mckenzie and her father Gordon Mckenzie, Sandra and John Mckernan, Keith Mckenzie her aunts, uncles and all other relatives. Carmen was a vibrant wife, mother sister and friend to many. Her time her with us was way to short. Were were so lucky to have her touch our lives if only for a breif time. She was a gift and will be missed but never forgotten,
Jan Stainbrook
January 12, 2011
Carmen was a big part of my life while growing up in Edmonton. I babysat the kids on many occasions and found Carmen to be this petite quiet little girl. As with many other extended families; I married and Carmen and Brad eventually moved to California where we lost touch with each other on a regulatr basis. I always knew how important children and family were to Carmen. While watching her grow up I had no idea she would become the incredible wife and Mom she was; along with her zest for life.
I am blessed she was a part of my life and am proud to be her Aunt.
My deepest condolences go out to the Griffith family, Sandra McKernan and family, her mother Kathy McKenzie who loved her dearly, her brother Keith, and her father Gord McKenzie and his wife .
I will be proud to share in her celebration of life in Edmonton as she was an incredible lady. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers especially this Friday. I send much love.
January 12, 2011
I write this little note to express our sorrow for the passing of Carmen but more importantly to thank her for allowing us to be a part of her life and her familie's life. We will always cherish the fond but too few memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brad, Kayla and Tyler.
Bob, Brandon & Sydney Di Miceli
Michelle
January 12, 2011
It was unfortunate, so unfair that you being so young had their live cut short. You had amazing optimism and courage through the short fight with your illness.
Jan Stainbrook
January 12, 2011
I send my deepest heartfelt condolences to the Griffith family along with Carmen's immediate family. My thoughts are with you on Friday. We will be in Edmonton to pay our respect to such a wonderful lady. I am proud she was a part of my life while in Canada. I remember babysitting her at a young age. Who ever thought that quiet little girl would grow to be an outgoing, amazing, mother and wife.
Jan Stainbrook
The Laplantes
January 12, 2011
We will always remember her vivacious spirit and her devotion to her family, especially her children. Her giving nature will continue on through everyone she touched. Our thoughts and support are always with you.
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