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Steph you are in my thoughts.. Love you and miss you
May 11, 2014
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
My day would be especially incomplete if I did not express my love to you in writing. You know that you are always with me each and every day, but today Steph, my heart sends you all the love a mother has for her daughter. You are so dearly missed, but all the wonderful and crazy things you did during your time with us, brings great joy, beautiful memories, and smiles that will never leave our hearts.
To My Beautiful Daughter Stephanie,
Love You Forever
Mom
RoseMarie Figueroa
October 25, 2011
To the Enos Family:
My deepest condolences to you all. I just found out about Stephanie and I'm so sorry to hear of her passing and very sad that I didn't get the chance to attend her services. I went to Desert View High School with Stephanie and she was always such a good friend. We had a few classes together, and I'll never forget Stephanie and all the laughter we had. Stephanie had the greatest sense of humor and laughter. One of my best memories of Stephanie is when we were in Desert View's school library, and our class was suppose to be quiet and studying, and we couldn't stop laughing. We tried to laugh quietly, but couldn't stop. It seemed like every little thing kept making us laugh. We both got yelled at by the teachers, and laughed even harder.
Stephanie,
I wished we could have stayed in contact after we graduated. Even though life took us in different directions after we graduated, it seems like just yesterday we were in High School, talking and laughing at everything. You were always a great friend to me, and I will never forget you. Especially when we would crack up laughing in our classes. You are greatly missed by your family and friends. Rest In Peace My Beautiful Friend.
Sincerely,
RoseMarie Figueroa
May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day Steph
I can only wish that I am able to embrace you and tell you how much I love you. But I know even though your not at my side, I close my eyes and I see that beautiful smile and hear that wonderful laughter. And today, I know you are looking down upon me and sending me wonderful Mother's Day wishes. I try not to be sad, but unfortunately days like today are so overwhelming. I miss you so much Steph and my fear is that this hole in my heart will never mend. The only comfort is knowing that each day that I live, means I am a day closer to you.
I will do my best and attempt to keep my saddnes to a limit, as I am sure you are tired of seeing me this way. I can only blame it on the beautiful things which surround me, because this beauty is you my dearest daughter.
Steph, continue to watch over, Amber, Mia, Alexis and Josh and protect them the best you can. And please watch over all the rest of our family.
Miss you!
Mom
October 12, 2010
On September 21, 2009, our families lost a very special person, my Auntie Stephanie.
For those of you who had the opportunity to meet and know my Auntie Steph, I think you would all agree that she was the most wonderful individual you could have as a friend.
When I entered into my Auntie’s life it was the best thing that happen to me. Because of her love, guidance, and the care she took in looking out for me my life was blessed. I would like to think that I was the only special person in my Auntie’s life, but to be honest, every single-family member held a special place in her heart.
It has been an extremely difficult year for our family, there are days when we cry, but there are also days when we laugh and remember all the silly and wonderful things my Auntie did with us. The best memories for me are the short O’odham sentences she would say to me, words like “higee”, which means “move”, this was usually when I was in her way, and sau:thum O’odham, which means “hurry up Indian”, and usually she was calling this out to me when I was getting us a snack or soda! My Auntie taught Amber, Mia, Alexis and me how to play Monopoly and Poker; those were the best game nights, especially if I was winning! Those of us who were fortunate to spend more time with Auntie Steph were the luckiest and blessed of all.
There has not been a day that I have not thought about my Auntie and some of the crazy things we would do together. My Auntie had the best sense of humor, the kindest of heart and the most beautiful smile. Everyone always said she had a beautiful big smile. I know I will always feel the warmth and love Auntie Steph shared with me. The “big hugs” she would pretend she didn’t want to give me, but in the end I always managed to get the best of her, or the “tickles” she would torture me with, all the fun, laughter and love she gave each of us, made us feel extra special. It is a wonderful feeling to experience and know the love another individual has for you. To know how much this individual cared for you and always wanting the best for you.
I know that Auntie made mistakes in her life, and I also know that when she was wrong, or got upset with us, she would explain things out and always apologize. With certainty I will make mistakes in my life, but what I have learned from my Auntie Steph, I can only hope, too remember too always admit to my mistake or failure, and be gracious and humble with my apology.
Our lives have changed with this great lost, but even though Auntie is not here in body, she remains with us all in spirit.
Remembrances of Auntie Steph’s love and presence are with me every day. When I stop for a moment and feel the warmth of the day, this is my Auntie embracing me, and every time I smooch our family cats, Stewie and Caleb, my Auntie is giving us a kiss back. And when cooler weather is upon us, and a brisk breeze blows on us, we all know Auntie is dancing with delight! Like a Polar bear, winter was Auntie’s favorite season. Cold days were the best for Auntie, I can see her rubbing her hands together with joy and saying, “oh yes… love it”!
These memories are the best for me, and I know that every one of you holds something dear and loving of my Auntie. And, because we each hold a special moment of time, Auntie’s memory will remain with us forever.
Auntie Step;
Her eyes, her eyes make the stars look like they’re not shining
Her hair, her hair falls perfectly without her trying
I tell her everyday she’s so beautiful
I know, I know she’s with me each and everyday
I tell her everyday she’s loved and missed
And it’s so, its so
I hear her whispers telling me, “I love you all the days”
I know, I know I feel her warm embrace and her gentle kiss upon my face
And when my Auntie smiles
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Her smile her smile brings a loving smile to every ones face
And reminds us all of the love we have forgotten or misplaced
I say I say, each day
Auntie, when I see your face
There’s not a thing I would change
Cause your amazing, just the way you are
So Auntie don’t ever think I will forget your warm embrace
Cause you know you will always be the sunlight on my face
So when I see your face again
We will laugh and run
Joke and play
As if we had never missed a day
I say I say, each and every day
There is not a thing I would change
Cause Auntie your Amazing!
We Love you Auntie!
Joshua Enos
Memorial Mass
September 24, 2010
Steve Peters
September 27, 2010
Fran
I am sorry that Mary and I were not able to join you for Stephanie's Mass. We wanted you to know that we care about you and wish you strength and comfort during this sad and difficult time for you.
Steve Peters and Mary Billings
September 20, 2010
Stephaine, will always be in my heart, she was like a daughter to me, I helped her through her ups and downs when she was a teenager. My own daughter Chevon was like her sister, always doing things together getting into trouble or having fun going to baseball games. Stephanie was a very kind, caring and helpful niece. I'm sorry that I was not able to be there for her at the end. We had a good talk about, who she was and that she should be very proud of herself. A good mom, daughter and niece, she was telling me that she wanted to help out my sisters in their troubles, I told her that she was so thoughtful of others, but to take care of her self. I will always have Stephaine in my heart, I know that she & Will will always be by our sides looking and watching out for us. I love you Stephaine and missed you.
Love always Auntie Sylver and Family
September 10, 2010
Auntie Steph,
You will always be the light that guides us.
We love and miss you everday!
Alexis and Joshua
January 28, 2010
Fran,
I have no clue what to say... I felt so numb after reading your email last night. My prayers have been with you all along, but now especially. I saw her obituary online last night, que bonita she was. So very beautiful, you are right.
Fran, I consider you my mentor, someone I look up to and I hurt that you hurt. I wish I could be there for you, Fran. I know we haven't seen each other in awhile, but if you ever need to talk or someone to go to lunch with when you're having a bad day or anything like that... please call/email when you are ready.
You're a strong/beautiful/intelligent lady, and I admire you for that.
God Bless you and your family,
Tina
January 28, 2010
Oh, Fran,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Please take very good care of yourself.
Affectionately,
Vicki Balentine
January 28, 2010
Fran,
I did not know. I am so sorry.
Please let me know if there is any thing we can do, I am here for ya.
Clara
Office of Congressman Raul M. Grijalva
January 28, 2010
Oh my gosh Fran. I am very very sorry for your loss. I pray that God gives you the strength and courage to get through this. Keeping her in your memories and heart keeps her with you at all times. If there is anything that I can do to help you please let me know. Please accept my condolences. God bless you and your family.
Maria Suarez
January 28, 2010
Fran,
I am so sorry for your loss - I was not aware.
A warm hug and positive thoughts go out to you for your healing.
Andrea Ibanez
January 28, 2010
Fran,
So sorry to hear of your lose. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jay McKenzie
January 28, 2010
Fran,
I am extremely sorry to here about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God bless you and your family during the holiday season! Take care.
Curry
January 28, 2010
Fran,
I am so sad to hear of your daughter's passing. I did not have the opportunity to know her, but if she is anything like you, she had to be wonderful. She is your personal guardian angel now and forever, and her spirit will bring you strength. You, Amber and the rest of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Your friend,
Marilynn Correa Sando, M.A.
Program Manager
Pima Community College
Desert Vista Campus
January 28, 2010
Fran,
I was not aware of the death of your daughter and my heart felt condolences expressed through email have no way to truly express my sympathy. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Amanda
January 28, 2010
Fran,
So sorry to hear about your daughter. My condolences and blessings to you and your family.
Dave C.
January 28, 2010
Fran,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I don't really know what to say other than remind you that you have all of your friends' support during these hard times. I hope that things get better for you and that with time you are able to heal. I actually just got back to Tucson this weekend. If you get a chance in the next couple of weeks I'd love to get together for lunch and talk a little more. Let me know, and again, my heart felt condolences Fran. God bless.
Daniel
January 28, 2010
Fran,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can not begin to imagine your pain. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I am so sorry.
I do not know what I would do if Clarisa or Angelica were gone.
Sincerely,
Raul Q. Nido
January 28, 2010
Fran
So sorry to hear news of your daughter.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Cox
Gaston
December 8, 2009
Dear Fran
I am very sorry to hear about your daughter's passing. I was unaware of this until right now. May The Lord give you the strength to undergo this difficult time, while doing the things Stephanie would have wanted. I am sure she is extremely proud of having had such a wonderful mother who showed her the significance of caring for her friends and for her community.
Please accept my sincere condolences, as well as those of my family.
Take care, and I wish you nothing but the best in 2010.
December 8, 2009
Dear Fran
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family with Stephanie's passing. May your family and friends bring you the love and support you need.
Roger and Vera Pfeuffer
Clara Ortiz
December 8, 2009
Fran, I am very sorry to hear about Stephanie. Please know that I will always here for you and your family. My heart goes out to Amber and your sons. May you always keep her memories close to your heart and share them with those who loved her dearly. May GOD be with you always.
Clara (Tucson)
Angelica Loreto
December 7, 2009
Fran and Amber,
I was shocked and saddened to find out that Stephanie passed away.
May god be with you during this time.
Josh
December 2, 2009
My Auntie Steph was with me on the day I was born, my first birthday, my first day of school and my first school play. She was also at my first piano gig . Always there when I needed a hug or a word of praise.
When my Dad took off my training wheels to my first bike, it was my auntie who ran around the front yard encouraging me I could do it. I was with my auntie when I did my first bike solo, and I could always count on my auntie to bring out the tool box and change my flats. She was the best bike fixer.
My auntie and I had a very special relationship; we also had a secret stash place for our candies and gum. I could always count on my auntie to have our special gum.
No matter what my auntie’s schedule was, she always made arrangements to pick me up from school. And she never failed to have a snack and drink for me, that’s just the way my auntie was, always looking out for me.
My auntie taught me the joy of hiking. My favorite place to go hiking was along the Santa Cruz River. We had so much fun on our hikes.
The only competition between my auntie and I were the holidays, my auntie loved the holidays. She taught me how to bake cookies and design my own gingerbread house. She and I truly believed there is a Santa Claus.
There was nothing my Auntie Steph couldn’t or wouldn’t do for me. There are so many good and wonderful things I could share with you about my Auntie Steph, but I think many of you already know how beautiful and caring my Auntie Steph was.
From Miana, Alexis and I, and all the special things we did together my Auntie Steph will remain in our heart always. Although she is not with us we know she will always be looking over us.
We love you Auntie!
My Love Forever,
Denise Ybarra
November 21, 2009
I just heard about Stephanie's passing and it breaks my heart. She was such a great friend that I will miss. I also went to school with her and she was a beautiful person inside and out. To her family I'm sorry for your loss. Amber stay strong, she will give you the strenght and courage to carry on. Your dad, mom and I had some good times together that I will always remember. Miss you Steph!
Tracey Short
October 5, 2009
Stef and I went to school together from Kingergarten all the way to high school. She even lived with Me and my family for a while in high school. She was the sister I always REALLY wanted! We did so many crazy things together and shared our little secrets. I'm really gonna miss her laugh. Again, Thanks for bringing such a beautiful person into this life, Fran. It's because of you we all got to enjoy Stephanie being a part of our life. It's sad she was taken from us so soon. Amber, you had a great Mom! She was so proud of you. Continue to make her proud! She will be watching...You know her! I love you, Stef! You'll be greatly missed! XOXO
September 30, 2009
TO Stephanie's family, I am very sorry for your loss. Stef and I were close friends through out elementry and years that followed. As the days go by I seem to remember her more when we were younger.The most vivid memory along with many others is of her when her mother bought her a mickey mouse phone. We used talk for hours on the phone. I remember the laughter we shared our silly secrets. As we grew older we drifted apart.Even so I thought of her often.Im glad I was able to run into her months before her passing. My prayers are with you and yours, I know her loving Memory will fill your hearts with comfort somtimes sadness,but for the most part joy, laughter,and Love.Take Care and
God Bless.
Monica Contreras
Kelli Stephens
September 28, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Stef's passing. I went to school with her and always remember her as being an incredibly kind person. I can still remember her giggle along with that beautiful bright smile.
Sandar Saenz
September 28, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Elaine Matus Garayzar
September 28, 2009
Fran... I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I know your daughter and granddaughter mean the world to you. I used to work with you at the MEC and you are such an awesome person... my prayers are with you and yours...
T. Verdugo
September 28, 2009
Stephanie will be missed by The Verdugo's Tina, Tanya & Sonya. She was always laughing and smiling thats the way we will always remember her. Our Hearts go out to her family especially Amber. God Bless You Love Tina Sagasta, Tanya & Sonya Verdugo
September 28, 2009
Steph was and always will be a shining smile and a ray of light that I will carry with me forever. I will miss her deeply and will never forget her.
Jennifer Gomez
September 28, 2009
Stephanie was a friend in High School, someone I knew, I could count on to laugh with. She will be missed!
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