POWELL KANIKA POWELL (Age 28) Of Mitchellville, MD on August 29, 2008, Kanika entered into eternal rest. She is survived by her mother, Judy Powell Forrest; step-father, David Forrest; three siblings, Jamual Forrest, Eric Darr and Trina Morrison; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, September 5 from 10 a.m. until hour of service 11 a.m. at Trinidad Baptist Church, 1611 Benning Rd., NE. Interment Tuesday, September 9 at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by McLAUGHLIN FUNERAL HOME.
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Thinking about you today and everyday. As we approach your 44th birthday, I´m missing you all the more. I´m always thinking and wondering what would you be doing especially with the family. Looking forward to celebrating you on January 31st. Love Mommy. (Denise - if you read this message give me a call. 301-466-2399). Would love to hear from you and thank you for your kind words.
Judy Forrest
Family
January 24, 2024
Manuka, I pray you continue to rest in peace. You were just a little girl when I intern at OIL and worked with your mom. The sweetest little girl. Judy, it's been so many years since we last saw each other but please know my prayers are still with you.
Love Denise George-carroll
Denise George-Carroll
Other
January 23, 2024
I thought about you the other day. Missing you here on earth. Continue to Rest in Peace, my friend.
Keisha McKoy
August 29, 2023
Your memories live on in my heart forever. Missing you everyday. Love Ma.
Judy Forrest
August 29, 2023
Hello Kanika, today is the 14th anniversary since you left us as a result of a Sensley act of violence. We miss you every day and we are still confident that closure will come for your family and friends. Today, as in the past, we will meet at your favorite restaurant to share memories and thank God for sharing you with us even though it was for just a short time, we cherished every moment. Continue to rest in Heaven, Love you forever, your Uncle Ernest, Aunt Jean and your favorite cousin, Erek.
Ernest M Powell, Jr.
Family
August 29, 2023
14 years and here we are again. Still missing you each and every minute of each day. Still no closure on your case but we know God knows and the persons will not get away with it. Your smile, love and contagious zeal for life has definitely been a constant reminder to us of who you really are. The family will gather today at your favorite spot and eat, love and laugh with each other in your honor. Ma miss you. Until we meet again.
Judy Powell Forrest
Family
August 28, 2022
GM Kanika well its been another year since I sat down at this very same computer to try and express how I feel after 13 years since we lost you so suddenly and without any warning. In my prayers this morning I asked God to please bring some closure to your loved ones by identifying the person (s) responsibly for your senseless killing. Even if we never have earthly closure knowing that you are at peace is Heavily closure that we, as believers, are ready and willing to embrace. Love you, Uncle Ernest, Aunt Jean and your Cousin Erek.
Ernest Powell
August 29, 2021
It´s been 13 years my sweet daughter. I´ve been shedding tears a little more often this week than i have in a while. The days of missing you have not decreased. Each and ever day I think about you and your smile and loving personality. I often think about how our lives would be if you were here and what we would be doing. Well have finished the race we´re still running. You beat us home. Rest on baby girl in the arms of Jesus. Love you and miss you but I know you are happy and content in your new home. Mom
Judy Forrest
August 28, 2021
Well I made it through another year. I celebrated your life with a visit to Garden of Remembrance where there is a brick on the walkway with your name on it. Just like the celebrity you are. Of course we had dinner at your spot, Jaspers. And your cousins and I laughed about your incident in Vegas at the bar when you ordered Remi and didn’t want to pay for it after you found out how much it cost. Lol. That’s my child. Had to be escorted out. Love you and miss you everyday. You would be so proud of your lil brother. Keep watching over us my Angel. Love, Mom
Judy Forrest
Mother
August 30, 2020
Dear Kanika it seemed like only yesterday that we had lunch at one of your favorite restaurants, Ben's Chili Bowl, on U Street. We celebrated your anniversary yesterday at another one of your favorite restaurants, Jaspers in Bowie. We love you and miss you. RIP your Uncle Ernest, Aunt Jean and Erek.
Ernest Powell
Family
August 29, 2020
I served in Korea with Kanika in 2002-2003 and she had a heart of gold. Everyone loved her. Her smile was so bright and warm and welcoming just like her personality. She was always best dressed and oh so beautiful. I still have the pictures you gave me when you left Korea and I will never forget how you embraced me when I first made it to Camp Howze. I feel relief because I know your safe now, in the arms of GOD . I love you lady. Glad that I had a chance to know and laugh with you. I will NEVER ever forget you lady.
Tonia Monroe
Military
December 22, 2019
Miss you my first born. It still hurts but I know you are resting peacefully in heaven with your grandparents and other loved ones. Keep watching over us. I thank everyone who thought of you today in this book. Love ❤ Ma.
Judy Forrest
Mother
August 29, 2019
You are remembered. I hope that you are resting peacefully.
Talitha Wesley
Friend
August 29, 2019
Thought about you today. Keep resting my friend!
Keisha McKoy
August 29, 2019
Hello Kanika its been 11 years since we last saw your smile. We want you to know that we have not forgotten any of the highlights that we shared with you during your too short time in our lives. We will forever miss you and your smile. Your Uncle Ernest and Aunt Jean and your cousin Erek. Love you forever.
Ernest Powell
Family
August 29, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Beatrice Nunn
Family
August 29, 2019
Hello Kanika Thursday at Jaspers, one of your favorite restaurant's, we got together to memorialize your birthday. What a beautiful outing we all miss you so much. Love you, Uncle Ernest, Aunt Jean and Erek.
Ernest Powell
February 2, 2019
My Battle Buddy from AIT. I will always remember you. Continue to rest my friend!
Destyni
February 1, 2019
In memory of my sweet daughter. Kanika I miss you so much each and every day. My strength is truly in the Lord. Continue to rest in eternal peace. Until we meet again.
Mom.
Judy Forrest
September 2, 2018
To my niece its been ten years since your death and yet it seems like yesterday that we had lunch together at one of our favorite places to eat. You are always in my thoughts and my love for you is never ending. Jean and Erek send their love as well. rest in peace. Your Uncle Ernest
Ernest Powell
September 1, 2018
To my beautiful daughter - Oh how Ma misses you. As we celebrate eight years today you went home to be with the Lord, my heart still feels heavy. I get the comfort in knowing you're at peace with our Heavenly Father and so many other family and friends that are there also. Love you to life and missing you so, so much.
Love
Ma
Judy Forrest
August 29, 2016
Thought of you, I pray that you are resting peacefully.
Talitha Wesley
June 30, 2016
Thank you Keith for your birthday message to Kanika. Would love to see you or talk to you. Mrs Forrest.
Judy Forrest
February 16, 2016
Happy belated birthday Kanika.
Always thinking of you,
Keith Golden
February 15, 2016
On yesterday, we celebrated your 36th birthday with David, Jamual and Jamual's girlfriend. You would really be proud of your little brother. We went to your favorite hang out place, Jaspers, for brunch. Thinking of you and missing you each and every day. I can hear your laughter and see your smile and feel your spirit close to me. Love you my sweetie. Until we meet, Love Ma.
Judy Forrest
February 1, 2016
Dear Kanika today is your 36th Birthday and we really miss celebrating yours and Ereks birthdays since they are just one day a part. Rest in peace my love 2morrow we will celebrate Erek's 36th B/D. We will pause and say a prayer for you. We Love you and miss you,
Aunt Jean, Erek and Uncle Ernest
Ernest Powell
January 31, 2016
U WERE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PERSON..I DIDN'T KNOW U KANIKA BUT FEEL AS THOUGH I DID KNOW U..PLEASE CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE...
JADA-ALI WILLIAMS
October 11, 2015
I just heard about her story on Crime Watch. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. I will pray for peace for your entire family. May she rest in paradise and may you all find the comfort you need to make it through this trying time. God Bless you all.
October 9, 2015
Mrs Forrest, I tried to reply to your message but it wouldn't go through. If you would like to send me your email address, I would be happy to respond.
Talitha Wesley
August 31, 2015
Happy anniversary kanika we miss you dearly. RIP sweetheart.
Love you,
Uncle Ernest and Aunt Jean
Erek and Ereka
Ernest Powell
August 29, 2015
That time is coming around again. Miss you so much. Many things I wanted to do with you and say to you but God needed you the most. Love you, Ma.
Judy Forrest
August 17, 2015
You crossed my mind tonight...I pray that you continue to Rest in Heaven.
Talitha Wesley
August 16, 2015
Thank you Jr and Jean. Yes Kanika is enjoying her 35th birthday with her grandparents, het uncle Dupree, Kathy and others who have gone home before us. She's smiling down on us I know. I'm so at peace but continue to miss her. There's still an emptiness inside that can only be filled when I see her again.
Judy Forrest
February 2, 2015
Hello Kanika yesterday would have been your 35th birthday, Happy belated birthday. I didn't forget just got caught up in so many unimportant things to say Happy B/D. Aunt Jean and I love you, Erek too.
Ernest Powell
February 1, 2015
August 29 marked the 6th year anniversary of your death. We love you Kanika and miss you dearly. Rest In Peace,
Love you,
Uncle Ernest, aunt Jean and your cousin Erek.
Ernest Powell
September 2, 2014
Today 6 years ago God saw fit to call you home. You are truly missed every single day. Love you. Kisses and hugs. Mommy
Judy Forrest
August 29, 2014
Joe York
May 17, 2014
Rest In Paradise my Friend
Wilanda Timmons
February 4, 2014
Last week would have been your 34th birthday. Happy Birthday my Friend. Love Ya!!
Keisha McKoy
February 4, 2014
My Dearest Niece I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday and to let you know that we still miss you very much. Today you would have been 34 years old. Love you, Uncle Ernest, Aunt Jean and Erek.
Ernest Powell
January 31, 2014
It's been a while since I have visited your page my sweet baby girl. I love and miss you tremendously. Wish you were here. Love. Ma
Judy Forrest
November 4, 2013
Hey Naka, as I sit here thinking of something to type all my mind keeps saying is "it would be so much easier if I could call" Naka I love and miss you homie forever rest in paradise my angel
Naomi
November 1, 2013
My Dearest Kanika Happy Birthday to you. My heart is heavy as I write this message for it is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Erek and Jean Miss you as well, we love you,
Uncle Ernest, Aunt Jean and Erek
ernest powell
February 1, 2013
Dear Judy, David & Family,
Today my prayers and thoughts are with you all as you celebrate Kanika's birthday. Although I never got to meet her personally it is because of her life that the Lord connected us. I'm grateful! Know that I love you guys and I continue holding you close as I cherish our friendship and bond! May God bless you all today and give you peace as He promised beyond our understanding and a smile in the mist of tears as you go through this day!
Love,
Melody
January 31, 2013
I cant believe its been 4 years since we lost you cousin. Just know that you always cross my mind and I treasure the sweet memories that we have. I remember you brought me my first pair of adidas:) I love and miss you so much cousin.
Jamilah
August 31, 2012
Good Morning Kanika today, August the 29th, marks the 4th year since your death and we still find ourselves missing you, especially, on special occasions. Our love for you remains strong and knowing that you are at peace in your heavily home with Grand Ma and Grand Pa is comforting. We love you, Uncle Ernest, Aunt Jean and your Cuz Erek.
Ernest Powell
August 29, 2012
Almost 4 years since I've heard from you and it still hurts. Miss you much.
R Brewster
August 19, 2012
Hey Kanika its almost four years since I last talked with you and remembered seeing your chats on AOL, "what up Uncle Ernest" Never knew when to expect you. We miss you and Love you,
Uncle Ernest, Aunt Jean and Erek
Ernest Powell
August 18, 2012
It's August 2012, almost 4 years have passed. Saw someone the other day who reminded me of you. This is a hard month for me, but it's getting better. We all miss your laughter and your smiles. Your little brother has grown up to be such a fine young man. You would be very proud of him. Love you Kanika, but you always knew that. So glad we had a wonderful relatioship. Love Mom
August 17, 2012
Hey friend, I think about you and wish you were here with us. This year would have made 20 years of us being friends. Love Ya!!
Keisha McKoy
August 15, 2012
Hey Naka... It's me NayShmay just stopping by to say hey and to let you know I love and miss u... But you know that don't you :)... Forever in my heart miss u homie :)
Naomi Wright
August 15, 2012
Hey Kanika,
It's me Janice from APL. I'm not at the Lab anymore but I still think of you so much. You are so missed. I know in my heart you are in a much better place but the selfish part of me wish you were still here with us dealing with the day to day struggles of life. Always remembered....Janice
Janice Robinson
August 14, 2012
Hey Kanika sorry I missed your birthday, (January). Update..... your cuz, Erek, has finally taken the plung, he is engaged to be married sometime next year. A very nice young lady that he has been dating for the past six or eight months. Love you and miss you. Uncle Ernest
June 28, 2012
Hey battle....i didn't even know this page existed until tonight....and i've googled you so many times...we would have been friends for 12 years now....i still think about u so often, and I know you hear me talking to u....i miss you...sooooo much, and I regret so much not making that trip....not even an hour away....im sorry....i hope you're havin a blast up there....were gon see each other again....i love u battle!! And to Judy, im so sorry kanika was taken from u so soon....she was a dear friend to me.... May All your days be blessed
Love Big Gatch
Regina Epps
June 23, 2012
Another birthday has gone by. You would be celebrating 32 years of life. So many of your family and friends still remember this special day. I miss you and it is still not fare I'm still here and you're not. Love, Mom
Judy Forrest
January 31, 2012
Another year has gone by. Thinking of you more and more. Pain is still great but I continue to trust in God for my relief. Mom
Judy Forrest
September 11, 2011
Hey Kanika -- It's almost three years now and I miss you more and more each day. I will never give up trying to find who took it upon themself to end your life. I love you and miss my beautiful daughter.
Mom
August 14, 2011
Dear Powell
Miss you Powell..and the moment we had in Camp Howze..
from your Korean friend Choi.
June 13, 2011
hey kanika , i'm having a hard time dealing with this . to find that my childhood friend iz gone . i haven't seen or spoke to u since u left for the army. but always was thinking about u. u were my best friend and i haven't had one of those since 2000. i love & miss u
Rodger Nelson
May 24, 2011
Hey Kanika, You were on my mind today and have been for sometime. I know we didnt talk all the time, but I could always look forward to a email from you here and there. Miss you old friend... Luv Keisha your William Wirt BFF!!!
Keisha McKoy
April 19, 2011
Dear Kanika -- You are so heavily on my mind today. I was reading a book a friend of mine just wrote after losing her son to homicide. Oh it brings such sadness to my heart, yet I know you are rejoicing with the Lord. No one knows the hole I have in my heart, but another parent who has gone thru what I'm going thru. Jamual is a senior this year about to graduate and again, so many memories are coming back to me of when you were getting ready to graduate from Largo in 1998. Making sure you had all passing grades and anticipating that great day when you walked across the stage to get that diploma. I'm experiencing the same feelings again 11 years later. I miss you so much. I'm smothering Jamual with all the love a parent has for two children and he can't take it. Life will never be the same.
Mom
April 12, 2011
Happy Birthday Kanika, you are greatly missed. your cousin, Beatrice Powell Nunn
Beatrice Nunn
February 2, 2011
Happy Birthday Kanika, (January 31)we missed you so much as we celebrated your cousin's B/D last night. You were present in spirit and very much in our thoughts. We Love you,
Uncle Ernest, Aunt Jean and your Cuz Erek (Big E)
February 2, 2011
My condolences for the loss of your sister Trina.
DominiQue Roberts
February 1, 2011
My condolences for the loss of your sister Trina.
DominiQue
February 1, 2011
Happy Birthday Kanika. You're with God now, so you are really celebrating.
Pat Johnson
February 1, 2011
Happy Birthday Kanika, Love you, Carmen
Carmen Scriven
January 31, 2011
Happy Birthday Cousin!!! I love and miss you so much:-)
Jamilah Abdallah
January 31, 2011
Happy Birthday Nika! I love you so much and you are very missed by us all!!
Monique Smith
January 31, 2011
Happy Birthday Kanika
You are truly always on my mine.
Marsha Clark
January 31, 2011
Happy Birthday Kanika. I will always remember you and keep you in my prayers. Mattie
Mattie Scriven
January 31, 2011
Thinking of my beautiful daughter, Kanika. Happy birthday sweetheart. Love you and miss you soooo much. Your Mom!
Judy Forrest
January 31, 2011
Always in my thoughts, prayers and heart...
Rakita Lillard
January 2, 2011
Kanika, Aunt Drea and Aunt Donya are sending you light and love and to your family our wishes for eternal peace. We will always love you and remember you. Aunts A&D
Donya Maria Twyman
October 17, 2010
Naka,
I love and miss u Homie... You was truely one of the GREATS!!! BF's for Life...
Naomi aka NayShmay ;)...
August 31, 2010
Kanika I thought of you all week leading up to the two year anniversary of your untimely death. To say that I love and miss you is an
understatement. Loosing you has been the most difficulty thing in my life, but my faith in God has helped me to sustain and knowing that I will see you again helps me to endure.
Love you,
Uncle Ernest
Ernest Powell
August 30, 2010
Kanika--It's been 2 years exactly on this day that God called you home. I miss you tremendously. My heart still aches each and every day, but I have hope that I will see you again. Loves and hugs,
Your loving Mom.
Judy Forrest
August 29, 2010
Still cant believe that you were taking away from us. Missing you So Much!!!
Keisha McKoy
July 1, 2010
As I think of my cousin the late Kathy Davis on this Mother's Day, I'm thinking of you Kanika also.
Stacey Abel
May 9, 2010
I love you sis, some times for some reason i just cant think straight without you. I will see you someday, u have a permanent place in my heart always, love you so much
Jamual Forrest
May 8, 2010
KANIKA, YOUR STORY CAPTURED MY ATTENTION LIKE ANYTHING I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED. AFTER RELOCATING TO VIRGINIA LAST YEAR, I LOOKED OVER OLD BASIC TRAINING PICTURES MY MOTHER HAVE HANGING IN HER HOME. ONE FELL AND SOMETHING TOLD ME TO LOOK ON THE BACK OF IT. THERE WERE MANY SIGNATURES OF FOLLOW BATTLE BUDDIES WHO SIGNED AND MESSAGED OUR PLATOON PHOTO. THAT'S WHEN I READ A MESSAGE STATING, "YOU ARE A COOL CHICK...COME VISIT ME IN D.C. WHEN YOU BECOME 'GROWN' J/K" AND IT WAS SIGNED BY YOU. I BURST OUT IN TEARS BECAUSE I KNEW YOU LOOKED SO FAMILIAR IN THE PICTURES I SAW OF YOU. I TURNED THE PICTURE OVER AND IMMEDIATELY I SPOTTED YOUR FACE. WOW! IT HAS BEEN 10 YEARS SINCE WE FIRST MET AND I CAN STILL REMEMBER HOW FUNNY AND DOWN-TO-EARTH YOU WERE! WE WERE ONE OF THREE PEOPLE FROM THE DMV IN THAT PLATOON. I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU, POWELL! REST IN PEACE!
INDIA JACKSON
April 29, 2010
HI Kanika just wanted to say hello and to wish you a happy Birthday. Erek, Jean and I all wish you a happy B/D and lots of love. We miss you everyday of the week/month and year.
Love You,
Uncle Ernest, Aunt Jean and your Cousin Erek
Ernest M. Powell, Jr
February 1, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAKA, I MISS AND LOVE YOU... UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN... LOVE ALWAYS... NAYSHMAY ;)
NAOMI WRIGHT
February 1, 2010
Happy 30th Birthday...miss you so very much....
RoDonna B
January 31, 2010
Kanika your family here at JHU/APL remembers you and truly miss you. Your presence is still here. Some of us hold on to your emails that you have sent, some of us reports that you generated and signed, but most of all we hold onto the memories your shining smile and personality left behind. We take comfort in knowing your in a better place but we still long to see your smiling face in the office. We continue to pray for your family that God will shower them with Love & Peace. Rest In Peace .
JHU/APL FAMILY
January 29, 2010
I know it's two days early but, I wanted to wish you a Happy 30th Birthday. I wish you was here so we can celebrate... Love You Kanika...
Keisha McKoy
January 29, 2010
To my darling daughter, Kanika. Happy 30th birthday (Sunday). Mommy or (Ma) as you called me, misses you soooo much. Words will never be able to explain the pain I bare of losing you. However, there is a bright side somewhere because I know that I will see you again! Thank God for the Hope he has given me. I will continue to have a voice for you so that your death is not in vain.
Love, Ma
January 29, 2010
Hello this maybe my second time signing this guest book. I've never met Kanika Powell and we don't have anyone in common.
I still think about you always! May your soul find rest with the Lord and your family find comfort in his words!
Amen~
Vonetta O.
January 28, 2010
Kanika, you are thought of on this day!
Stacey Abel
January 27, 2010
Hi Kanika just though of you as we go into the year 2010. I miss you very much and still find it difficult to come to grips that you are not with us anymore here on earth. However, I know that I will see you again in that house not made by hands, but eternal to God.
Love you,
Uncle Ernest
January 6, 2010
Though i didnt know her that well, Kanika was part of the Largo Family and will truly be missed....my prayers continue to be with her family and friends
Toya
January 5, 2010
Thinking of you Kanika, on this day.
Stacey Abel
November 16, 2009
Kanika,
Thought of you today.
You definitely left an impression on all you met.
Until we meet again,
Carla
Carla Harley
October 22, 2009
Hey sis. I miss you so much. I wish you can be hear of course, so we can hang out more. Tell grandmom and granpa i said hi. Love you and i'll be there when He takes me
Jamual Forrest
September 8, 2009
To the friends and family of Kanika,
I am very sorry for your loss and I pray that God gives you all the strength to go on and know that she is up in heaven. Kanika and I, as young girls, lived in the same neighborhood and attended some school time together. She was great friend and she had a wonderful personality and I wish we never lost touch. I was stunned when I read what happen and I pray that there will be justice for her and her family.
Rest in Peace Kanika
Lolyta Perez
September 3, 2009
Kanika, I still can't believe it's been a year since I've heard your voice, seen your face, and received a text or gmail conversation or email. It's still hard to believe I can't pick up the phone and say what you doing tonight, let's hang or I'm throwing something else at the house try to come through. I miss talking to you. Its so weird how things pop up and make me think of you. I miss my friend, the boys miss their Aunt Nika and Darrell misses his lil sis. Your the reason we're together :). I'm rambling, but I just wanted you to know that I miss you terribly, however I continue to keep you close to my heart through your letters, pictures and memories.
Monique Smith
August 31, 2009
Dear Kanika its been one year since I last saw your beautiful smile. One year since I last heard your lovely voice. One year, but it seems like yesterday. You will live in my heart and memory forever. I love you and miss you more than I could ever express in words.
Your Uncle,
Ernie
August 31, 2009
Kanika! (as I would yell your name every time we spoke).
I miss you a lot, words can not express. I often think about all the good times we shared. I really miss the time that me and Na would get into it and you would be on three way adding to it, and laughing until you told us to stop. This has not been easy, but God has been good and prayer has helped thru my tears. I love you a lot and miss you more!
Andrea Taylor
August 24, 2009
Kanika,
I miss you and I think about you all the time. You were one of my best freinds. I'll never forget you.
Dante'
Dante' Wells
August 19, 2009
I didn't personally know Kanika, but we greeted each other in passing several times. She had a sweet spirit and a lovely smile. She's been in my thoughts and her family is in my prayers.
Carol Van Dyke
August 13, 2009
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