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Lisa Jean Montijo Obituary
be with the Lord together on December 10, 2004. Lisa Jean Montijo was born on June 24, 1967 in El Paso, TX to Armando E. Gomez and Olga Gonzalez. Sarah Alexis Montijo was born on August 25, 1987 in Mountain Home, ID to Samuel Y. Montijo and Lisa Jean Montijo. The two were inseparable, they were always together, more than mother and daughter, their love for each other was so great. Both Lisa and Sarah are loved deeply by their family. Lisa is survived by her loving parents Olga (Brent) Gonzalez and Armando (Gloria) Gomez; dear grandparents Pedro & Helda Hernandez and Jose Gomez; 4 sisters Monica, Sarah, Kristine and Joanne; a brother Armando Gomez, Jr. Sarah Alexis Montijo is survived by her loving father Samuel (Margaret) Montijo; dear grandparents Ysidro & Theresa and Armando (Gloria) Gomez and Olga (Brent) Gonzalez; 1 sister Nicole M. and Samuel A. Montijo. Visitation 5-8 P.M., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ where the Funeral Service will be held at 3 P.M., Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004. Interment Private.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Jean Montijo
Sponsored by The Gonzalez Family, Monica & Ryan, Armando Gomez.
Thomas Wardlow
May 9, 2025
Hey Sarah! You were on my mind this morning, it´s been over 20 years since the last time I saw you in high school, I can´t help but think of all the laughs and smiles, I pray that your family is okay and you are in heaven smiling enjoying your wings. Gone but never forgotten Sarah !
Monica
December 10, 2024
Lisa and Sarah we all love you and miss you so much. I really can't beleive its been 20 yrs since we lost you both. Ryan and I remember great memories with you both and we laugh and cry, but know one day we will be together again. I wish you both were here, I truly would have loved to see how our lives would be like now all together
Michael W Totman
December 10, 2024
Been way too long and time has flown too fast. I still miss you both to this day and think about you.
Monica
December 10, 2023
I love you both and miss you terribly
I wish I can pick up the phone and call you, and just catch up. I know you are watching and taking care of us all. Love you
I'm finally a mommy; I wish they knew you Sarita... they'd be your chichi babies!
Brittany (LOPEZ) Dias
June 2, 2019
My sweet friend sarita and momma lisa:
I miss you so much. I think of you both often and smile at the memories made. I wish we could have grown up together... you were my best friend, my sister... I know you are looking down, seeing us all- but I wish my twins could have known you both. You two were the most loving, funny beautiful souls I have came across. I wish you were here... until I see you again, I love you always <3
Olga Gonzalez
August 25, 2018
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARITA!!!
It's been a while since I've written to you. It's still hard to get on these pages and talk to you this way. I would prefer talking on the phone or better yet face to face. I remember and think about both you and your mom just about everyday. I love and miss both of you.
Your little cousin Leilani wanted me to wish you a Happy Birthday too.
LOVE YOU FOREVER, LITTLE GIRL. HUGS AND KISSES ON YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!!
NANA
Olga Gonzalez
December 27, 2016
You are so missed my babies. You are both so loved and never forgotten. Rest in Peace till we are reunited.
Mom/Nsna
Lisa Jean and Sarah Alexis Montijo
December 12, 2016
Forever in our hearts, my babies. Rest in Peace till we are reunited
Olga Gonzalez
December 10, 2016
I miss you so very much, Lisa and Sarita. I love you, always and forever. I know that one day, my Father will bring us together again. I am so looking forward to that day. To hug you so very tight, to kiss your lovely faces and give you all the love I've missed giving you all these years.,
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
July 18, 2016
My sweet baby, Lisa. I love you and miss you very much. I know you and everyone else are watching over us. I love you for always.
Mom
joanne gomez
July 12, 2016
Sarah and Lisa,
There is not a day that goes by where I don't think of you and when I don't miss you. I think of you every day and wish I could see you or pick up the phone to talk to you I miss you like crazy. I wish you were here to meet your cousins/nieces. I love you sister/niece.
Olga Gonzalez
December 10, 2015
My Sweet Babies,
How you are still missed. Monica was just here, and we were talking about you, remembering how much you loved life, made us laugh, and how much we loved you. You and Sarah are so missed. Only God knows what would have been of all our lives. We all just want you to be here now. I at least have the comfort of knowing we will be together one day.
Know that you are in our hearts ALWAYS! You are thought of, all the time, and will be MISSED forever.
MOM/NANA
Olga Gonzalez
June 25, 2015
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my Lisa.
Life has not been the same without you. I miss you so much. Your contagious laugh, your beautiful smile and your loving and generous heart. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
Mom
Olga Gonzalez
December 21, 2014
My Lisa and Sarita,
I cant believe we've existed ten years without you, but GOD is good. HE has removed the pain and despair of loosing you, the sadness of not seeing and talking to you and replaced it with peace and forgiveness, loving memories and the joy that one day we will all be together in HIS presence. That, I can LIVE with that.
You're not forgotten. We all think about you both almost daily, talk to you, and talk about you to each other.
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU, MY BABIES, SO VERY MUCH. Thank you for watching over us!
MOM/NANA
Olga Gonzalez
December 18, 2013
Hello my Babies!
Another year has slipped through our fingers. Another year without you.
On your anniversary, we got together, your dad (Brent), Monica, Sarah and her three little ones (Naomi, Leilani and Taina), Kristi and I (your mama).
We shared pictures of you, Sarita and all of us. We remembered good times, silly times, and loving times we shared with you and Sarita.
We celebrated your joyful spirits, your loving and generous spirits but most of all we celebrated the time we were given with the both of you.
We love you both and miss you every single day.
Mom/Nana
Michael Totman
May 20, 2013
Wow, it's been so long. To this day my heart still breaks for you two. Sarah I'll always love you and miss you. I'm sorry it took me so long. I miss you every day still. And you too Lisa, lol. I miss hanging out with you both. Making microwave pizzas and homemade French fries, lol. Going to school together. Had so much fun. I still have the ticket to the carnival we went to on our first date. I miss you and love you always!
Jenna DiLucchio
February 6, 2013
Sarah, I miss you. You were the best friend anyone could ask for. Often, I think of all the great times we shared. I remember how we would call each other every day and talk for hours. I will never forget our childhood headed into our teens together, it was filled with such positive energy. We always knew how to make one another laugh, we lived for the swimming pool, the outdoors and adventures. We were inseparable for so long, even when I moved a few cities away our dear mothers would drive an hour so we could remain as close. Even though we drifted apart as we got older, we knew we could depend on each other. I wish I could see your bright smile now. You made me a better friend, we were good kids with the biggest imaginations. I know you're still around, watching over your family and friends and just wanted to tell you how lucky I am to have had you in my life.
December 10, 2012
Hello my beautiful sister and loving niece, I can't belive its been 8 yrs since we were together... I miss you both so much..... Ryan and I are always talking about what we would all be doing at that very moment. I love you and miss you terribly... love~~~ monica & ryan
Olga Gonzalez
December 10, 2012
My Sweet Baby Girls, Lisa and Sarah
It's been another year of missing you and remembering you. Time is just flying by, eight years today, but the hurt, sorrow and heartache are still there. These feelings do not govern my life anymore like they did before when your passing was so new. Even though they are there, they have been taken over by happy memories of you, the sound of your laughter (that I can still hear in my head,) remembering Sarah's dance in the parking lot of TGI Fridays the last day we saw you and so much more.
I love you both so much. I remember our weekend phone calls to catch up. Sarah's beautiful face and smile. I remember your enormous generousity and love for your fellow human beings, especially those less fortunate. You and Sarah may have not had a whole lot, but you always gave to those who had less than yourselves. You were one of GOD's choosen people. I know HE had a special place for you both in HIS kingdom.
If I had one more hour, one more day, one more month or one more year with you I would spend it telling you how much I LOVE YOU, how proud I am of you, and what great women you both are.
REST IN PEACE MY BABIES.
MOM/NANA
Olga Gonzalez
December 10, 2011
Hello my Babies,
How I Love and Miss you, Lisa and Sarah. It's inconceivable that it has been seven years today that you went to be with the Lord. I don't write as often because I am not so angry anymore. But you both are always with me in my heart and thoughts. Your face and laugh will never leave my heart.
Now your Grandpa is with you and Grandma. I know you all are happier than us who are still here on this earth.
I love you so much. A big hug for you, Sarah, Grandma and Grandpa from me.
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
June 25, 2011
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, my Baby! ! !
It's hard not talking to you and wishing you the best on your birthday. I miss you so much. There is a hole in my heart that will never be filled until we are together again, just like for Sarita, Grandma, Pete and everyone else that are rejoicing in heaven with you.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, Pumpkin but I know you and Sarah are in the best place you could be in.
Mom
monica gomez
June 23, 2011
****HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAY to you!!!!!!! you are catching up ... HA! HA! I miss you so much, i wish you were here so we can all celebrate your day.. i know its tomorrow but i couldnt wait to wish you a beautiful day!!! I love you and miss you and Sarah every single day... i cant believe i've gotten this far without you.... some days i feel like i am going to fall apart, but i start to realize you are both watching over me, well all of us and you have my back... I LOVE YOU my beautiful sister... I miss you, everyday is your day and you are always in my heart. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! ~~ love your sister ...moni
Olga Gonzalez
April 21, 2011
Hello my Babies, Lisa and Sarita.
I miss you so much. I think of you always. Most times, I smile when I remember you. I have such wonderful memories of you as a baby, a little girl and a young lady. I saw you so clearly in my mind, as you were when you were a teen in Germany. It made me happy and sad at the same time.
Although there are still times when I scream and cry at losing you both. If I let myself, I still get angry but nothing like before. I just miss you so much.
I was just remembering our loved ones that are now in heaven with you and Sarah. I love you all and miss you! ! !
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
August 20, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE GIRL! ! ! !
I know, it's still 5 days till your B-day, but I thought I better wish you a happy one now, cause you know how I tend to forget.
Pretty sure you don't need a birthday to celebrate every day in heaven.
I love you, we all love you, pumpkin, and miss you so much. I'm sending a big hug and kiss.
Nana
Olga Gonzalez
August 20, 2010
My dearest Lisa,
You are not forgotten, Baby!! You are in my heart, in my mind, in all that I am. I love you so very much!!!
Rest in Peace, Sweet Girl
Mom
Olgaq Gonzalez
June 26, 2010
Happy Birthday, my Sweetie. I love you very much and miss you so much more. I've been thinking about when you were a little girl a lot. I am very sorry I was not more careful with you guys. I know you have forgiven me and so has my Father in heaven, I just need to forgive myself.
I am glad that we got close and could talk about everything. Rest in Peace my Baby.
Love
Mom
monica gomez
June 23, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lisa!!!!!!! i think about you everyday, and wish you were here. we miss you and sarah so much. we were just in el paso visiting grampa, he looks good just missing grama and pete. everyone else is good. driving around there i remember when we were growing up, such good, good memories. i love you!! big hug and kiss from me and ry on your day..
love you ALWAYS!!!!!!!
Olga Gonzalez
December 28, 2009
LISA my baby I love you so, so much and miss you terribly. My little girl Sarah, I think about you often and how beautiful and wonderfully affectionate you were. You and your mom make us proud, I am so, so sorry it took losing you to realize just how much.
We've always loved you so very much and always will.
Give Grandma a hug and a big kiss for us and of course for you too.
Mom/Nana
Monica Gomez
December 26, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! Another Christmas without you and Sarah, and what an empty feeling. We love you and miss you so much and the holidays will never ever be the same. Everyday without you both is so heartbreaking. I know you are in a beautiful place now. I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and we miss you terribly. Love Monica and Ryan....
Monica Gomez
December 11, 2009
Hey Ma, and Chickie.... I love you both and miss you soooo much. Ryan and I can't believe its been 5 yrs. Its a blur for me. I still expect you both to come in my door. Mom is so right, you both showed us to be kind to other as you both were. there is not one day that goes by that I dont think about you both and miss you.
I have been hanging on to my pain for all this time and wanting to keep fighting, but mom has talked to me and I am going to let it go. I know in your eyes I have not disappointed you. You are the most forgiving, loving and AMAZING woman that I would love to be like. Thank You and Sarah for teaching us, and hope we made you proud. i know you are watching over us. i love you and miss you both......
Olga Gonzalez
December 10, 2009
Hello my sweet babies,
How fast the time has past. It's hard to believe that it's been five years since you were taken from us. And at the same time, how slow Its past with the pain of you both not being here, We miss you so much!!!
I hope you know that we remember you and talk about our memories with each other all the time. We laugh and we cry together and always express the love we had, have now and for ever for you both.
Thank you for teaching us to be kind, generous and especially to be tolorent of each other.
I may not be in here as often as before, but you and Sarah are always in my heart.
MOM/NANA
June 25, 2009
Happy Birthday Lisa!!!
Always in my thoughts and prayers. I love you too Sarita.. I miss you both. Love always JoAnne
Olga Gonzalez
June 24, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY HONEY,
I miss you and Sarah, and Grandma now.
But I know you are all in good hands (My Father's).
Know that I love you and everyone else.
MoM
Monica Gomez
June 24, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
42 yrs old.... you are catching up to me. HA! HA! I wish you were here so we can celebrate, but you are so much in my heart. We miss you and Sarah so much and I know grama is with you both so I can imagine the joy you all are feeling. I know you all are watching over us and also grampa. I Love you and miss you so much. You and Sarah are never far from my thoughts and my heart. Happy Birthday Ma !!!!!
Love You and Miss You both ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~~~~monica & ryan~~~~~~
Olga Gonzalez
April 23, 2009
Hello my Babies,
I love you and miss you. I think and remenise about you all the time. Just wanted you to know that just because I don't write as often anymore, doesn't mean I don't think about you and Sarah and miss you both any less.
MoM/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
February 26, 2009
Hello my Babies,
I miss you so much that this past weekend I had the strongest urge to call you. I wish it were possible, to just get the phone and call to talk to you. How wonderful our conversations would be. You probably couldn't tell me how heaven is. Maybe there's rules about that. But I could tell you how much I have always loved you and the little girl (Sarita)(HeeHee). I know, Kristi would be saying, "You killed it, mom." I'm sure we would talk for hours, about all kinds of things.
I like you for always and will love you forever, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be!!!
Mom/Nana
Nicole Montijo
February 16, 2009
Hey Sister,
I was in a car accident on Friday, as you know by now. I was scared, but I felted you there. After the car stop spinning, I started crying and I called my mom... I told her what happen and I told her that I didn't want to die. My mom told me to pray. When my mom got to the hospital, she told me that your my guardian angel. Thank you Sarah for being there. Dad was so scared, he said when he found out that I was in car accident that he had flash backs. All he can say is please god don't take another child.
I miss you. Erica had her baby, it's a girl. I saw the birth and got very emotional. I know what your thinking, that I'm very sentimental.
Well, thank you for being there at all times. Love ya your sister Nicole.
December 25, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
I KNW THAT YOUR WITH THE ANGELS!
Olga Gonzalez
December 10, 2008
Hello my Babies,
I am sitting here smiling because I had the most beautiful dream with the both of you night before last. I saw your beautiful faces, your wonderful smiles and most of all I got to hug you over and over and tell you how much I love you. I kept telling myself I had to make up for all the times I didn't tell you.
I miss you everyday and some days are not so good days. Although I trust they will one day be all good. I will always miss you and love you but I won't be angry or sad. I think this is finally the year of forgiveness.
I LOVE YOU MY SWEET, SWEET ANGELS!!
Mom/Nana
Ryan Spulecki
December 10, 2008
It's hard to write in here because it's like I already talk to whenever I need to. I wish you guys were still here. It doesnt seem like it's beeen 4 years now but it has. I don't really know what else I could say but that I think about you guys all the time and miss you guys everyday. Love, Ryan
Joanne gomez
December 10, 2008
Hello Sarah and Lisa. Wow 4 years already. I could still here sarah say jojo dont be scared on the plane. We will be fine. Auntie Monica is waiting for us. You both are always in my thoughts and prayers. As Monica said I wish we could have spent more time together, and know more of one another. I really miss you, but I know that your watching over all of us. And your in a wonderful place with the Lord. We miss you and love you. Joanne Gomez
monica gomez
December 9, 2008
Lisa & Sarah, its been forever, and everyday is a forever for me. I miss you and love you both so much, my heart aches and it doesn't seem to stop. I have so many regrets, so many I wish.... I wish I had been a better sister and aunt, I regret not beening there for you like I should have been, whole heartedly without a second thought. Just like you and Sarah always without hesitation. I only wish we could all be as good a poeple as you both. I do give thanks to God everyday that we all got to share our lives with you if only for the short time we did. I know you taught me and Ryan the gift of LOVE, and I love you soooo much for that. We Miss you and love you, tomorrow will be a sad day, but knowing you both are in such a beautiful, Glorious place we can only fel peace in our hearts. love you both~~~~monica & ryan
Nicole Montijo
December 7, 2008
Hi Sarah
I can't believe that it's going to be 4yrs that you left us. I really miss you alot. I hate the holidays.. Hey, I'm going to be a tia. Erica is pregnant and she is due on Dec 12. I was baby sitting our brother Sammy yesterday. He good kid when he wants too. I don't have patience for kids.. My mom says, that I will once I have my own. Some day ! Well I have to go know, you are always in my mind and heart. I don't write because I just start crying and it takes me almost an hour to write to you.. Sarah you and your mom are in my prayers. I love you..... Nicole
Olga Gonzalez
August 28, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Aug 25), LITTLE GIRL
I know, 21 yrs old, but still our little girl.
I love and miss you so much Baby. My heart aches to know that I will not see you here anytime soon. But it also rejoices be we will all be together someday.
Hugs and kisses for you and your mommy.
Nana
monica gomez
August 27, 2008
Happy Birthday (late) Chickies! I really can't believe 21 yrs old. I miss you so much! Ryan misses you more I think sometimes. He can't believe his is going through high school without your guidence. We both miss you and your mama, SO MUCH!!! we love you!!! titi moni~~~
August 26, 2008
Happy birthday Miss Sarah... Wow.. 21 already... Where did the time go.. I just wanted to wish you a Happy birthday and I love you. Your auntie joanne...
Olga Gonzalez
June 25, 2008
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, MY BABY!!
I suppose it would not be me if I wasn't late. I thought about it being your birthday on Sunday and Monday, so I guess my birthday wishes were actually early.
I love you more than more (as Monica says) and miss you very much too.
Mom
JoAnne Gomez
June 24, 2008
Happy Birthday Day to you, Happy Birthday Day dear Lisa. Happy Birthday Day to you!!! Just wanted to tell you love you and miss you like crazy. You and Sarah are always in my thoughts and prayers. We love you !! Jo ( JoAnne Gomez)
Monica Gomez
June 24, 2008
***HAPPY BIRTHDAY***** I was just telling Ry how this is your 40th hmmmm But no Mando will be 40, it all boils down to I guess i'm in denial of 42--thats all! anyway Happy Birthday and how I wish you were here, not just because its your bday bu everyday!!!! I miss you so much, You know I look for you in everyone and in every face and still it seems so unreal and NOT fair. I know I havent written much lately, but I am sure you are getting an earful on a daily basis. I carry you and Sarah both in my heart! we miss you and LOVE YOU! ~~~love me & ry~~~
Olga GONZALEZ
June 10, 2008
HELLO MY BABIES,
Every time I think I've resigned myself to the fact that you are no longer here with us, I realize that part of me is still in denial. Just the mere action of typing your names to get to this point, it was so unreal to me that you are not here with us. My heart felt that heavy emptiness.
I miss you Lisa and Sarah, but I love you even more. And for that reason I can't imagine you girls being anywhere else but with my God.
My heart will always ache for you both!!!
Love you forever,
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
May 16, 2008
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, MY LISA
I'm pretty sure every day is a happy day for you and Sarita. I love you, my Baby.
Your sisters, Sarah and Kristi sent me and Brent to St Augustine for the weekend as my mother's day gift. It was great.
I miss you and Sarah, every minute of every single day. I am waiting to see you in my dreams!!
Love you for always and forever,
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
February 14, 2008
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, MY LISA AND SARAH!!!
I love you both forever! I miss you. My heart still aches so much for you, but I know in my heart that you are in a better place and
for that I am grateful.
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
January 1, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!!!
Here we are my Babies, entering another new year without you. I miss you so much. I miss your laughter, your smiles, I miss everything about you!! I don't know what life would be like if you were both here. I just know for us it would be wonderful. I know that is being selfish but I miss you both, we all do.
I am so sorry it took us losing you to realize that we didn't say "I LOVE YOU, I'M SO PROUD OF YOU, WHAT DO YOU NEED" more often than we did. We've learned some great lessons but only at the expense of losing you and THAT IS NOT FAIR!!
I love you forever, my Babies and think about you always.
Mom/Nana
Angela Martinez
December 11, 2007
Hey girl, it's been a while but u know u r never 4gotten. Im still doing the same old thang... My brother is in prison now, I'm sure he still misses u too. Me & Jaime have a son that is a year old now, but I think I already let u know back when I had him. Well, please watch over us & Wedo. Luv ya!
Monica Gomez
December 10, 2007
Lisa & Sarah, its been 3 years and it seems as though it as just yesterday. I close my eyes so tight, tight enough to make my heart and my head realize that you guys are no longer here. You both still have not crossed me in my dreams i don't know why, but I am guess ing that I just don't want to come to reality. Ryan and I miss you guys so much, thank you for watching out for us, and Mando, I know you keep an eye out for him you always did, I promise I will do the same. We miss you both so much. We will me giving food, and blankets to the less fortunate next this weekend. Thank you for showing us what its all about. Another day without you both just doesn't seem real or FAIR. Love you ALWAYS & FOREVER!!!! me & ry muahhhh
Olga Gonzalez
November 23, 2007
Hello My Babies,
Yesterday was Thanksgiving. I thought about you all day, Lisa. I thought about you cooking and laughing. I miss you so much, Lisa and you too, my Sarita!
I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH!!!
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
November 10, 2007
Lisa & Sarita,
I was remembering today that it was three years ago that we were out in Arizona to see you guys, Mando, Monica and Ryan. We have such wonderful memories of that time. What a great time we had at the Korean restuarant.
My Lisa, I've always regreted not agreeing with you that our hands looked the same. I just felt yours were so much more beautiful.
I love you my babies!! I miss you so much!! I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!!
MOM/NANA
Olga Gonzalez
November 5, 2007
Hello my Babies,
It's been awhile since I last wrote, but that does not mean that I have or will ever forget you. You are forever in my heart and in my mind. Not a single day goes by that I don't think or speak of you both.
God has truly given me another chance to be with you. My Lisa, I hear and see you in your sister, Kristine. You, my Sarita, are in your little cousin Naomi. She is so much like you. I miss you both so much, but I am grateful I can still see you.
I LOVE YOU, LISA AND SARAH, FOREVER AND EVER.
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
September 4, 2007
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY MY LITTLE GIRL!!!!
I didn't forget your birthday, I just couldn't get to a computer to write to you.
I'm sure you had a heavenly blast, celebrating with your Mom and all our loved ones who have gone home.
I miss you and love you and your mom so very, very much.
Nana
Monica Gomez
August 28, 2007
Chickie, I am so sorry that I have not written in a while. First of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! We love you and miss you ALOT!!!! Its still very hard living with out you both. Ryan and I remember every single moment that we share with you both, we laugh, we cry but most of all we smile, becasue that is what you and your mom ALWAYS did make everyone smile. We all have memories of you since the day you were born, it was the most important day of your moms life. I have wonderful memories of most of your life as well as Ryan and everyone else. My favorite is when I would pick you up from school and you and I would spend time together, just talking and laughing, remember when you were upset that some kids were picking on Ryan. Ryan loves that you taught him so much, and I thank you... 20, I am sure you would be doing your own thing and being GREAT at it!!! I saw Keisha the other day, she is going to school and working @ starbucks. hmmm she would be in trouble now i can just see it. I love you chickie, Ryan and i miss you so much!!! I LOVE YOU LISA!!! love your aunt MONI....
Nicole Montijo
August 27, 2007
Hi Sara
Happy Belated Birthday....... my computer broke and I couldn't logon on saturday..... I cried all day friday and saturday... My dad come over on saturday... he got a tatoo of three little angels with our names on it.... Hey, I finally listened to you... I joined a gym... well my mom and I, joined the gym. We gave each other a present for our birthdays. I turned 21yrs old.... you would think I would go party but instead I went to the Casino.... boring... I told my mom, never again....
love you always and forever!!!!!!
Nicole
Brent Gonzalez
June 24, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!!!!
Lisa Jean, tu nunca moriras mientras quede alguien para recordarte, y cuando ya no quede nadie para recordarte, es porque estaremos juntos otra vez.
Gracias por el tiempo que estuvimos juntos y gracias por tu amor. Saludame a Sarita y dile que la quiero mucho.
Love, Brent
Olga Gonzalez
June 24, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, My Baby!!!
Wow, Lisa, forty years, the big 40. I imagine it would have been a day long celebration with Sarita, Monica and Ryan. Let me guess, appetizers at TGI Fridays, after all it is Sunday. It fills my heart with joy just to imagine it.
I miss you my honey and I love you even more. My heart aches so much to know that you and Sarah are gone and I can't touch you, see you or talk to you.
You are an aunt again. I thought for sure your niece Leilani Alysa (Sarah's) would be born on your birthday. She couldn't wait, she arrived on the 21st. I hope you guys met her before she came down to be with us. I hope you sent hugs and kisses with her. How I miss you my babies.
Mom
Olga Gonzalez
April 18, 2007
I love you my Babies so much.
It's been over four months since I last wrote. It wasn't because I have forgotten you, never. That would be totally impossibile. I'm sure you know I was trying to get myself right. Trying to get rid of a lot of the anger I had bottled up and screwing with my head. I'm still working on the forgiveness. It doesn't come easy. But I know that all things are possible with Jesus Christ. I have faith he will help change my heart.
I miss you my babies so much. I think about you everyday and some days I spend time with you in my mind, watching you talk and laugh.
Until we are together again,
Mom/Nana
April 12, 2007
Hi Sara
It's your sister Nicole, I know I have not written to you... But, every 10th of the month I log on read all the love your family has for you and your mom. I miss you so much.. I light a candle every month for you.... I wish you were here with us, I sometimes need someone to talk too.... I know i have my mom and my sisters but, I wish it was you talking to me... I had to get a new car, my other car i forgot to check the water and the oil... so i blew the engine.. my mom was like ay Nicole... the other day Gaby and Erica were remembering when you went to church with us and you were laughing because the mass was in spanish and you couldn't speak spanish, you understood what they were saying but couldn't respond. I'm so glad that i was able to write to you i feel better now... I promise i will try to write to you more often... Love you, big hugs and kisses and to your mom too...
your Sister Nicole.....
Monica Gomez
January 8, 2007
Lisa & Sarah.... It's been a while since I have written to you both. I'm sorry after everything has been said and done, I feel as though I failed you both. I miss you so much, I still feel as though you will walk through the door. I tried to make Ryan laugh the other day like you used to, and all he could say was "No Mom, aunt Lisa didnt do it like that" I am so glad I can't because i know only you will have that place in his heart. Both you and Sarah, are loved so much and missed more than you can imagine. I hoped you like the flowers we chose. I know you both are looking after all of us, but how we would rather you be here. I miss you and love you both. Chickies look after Ry for me please. ~~~~ monica & ry
Gaby Lopez
December 11, 2006
Sarah...2 years...my God...I still see your smiley face..here with Brittany dancing..Mija we miss you so much. Please keep your eye on mija..she has her own place and I worry about her every day. Love you so much. Gaby and family
Olga Gonzalez
December 10, 2006
My dearest Lisa and Sarah,
Two years today, it's still so hard to believe that you are gone. Not a day goes by that we don't think about both of you and miss you so very much. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. I hope my love reaches both of you up in heaven. I thank my Father in Heaven because I know that I know that you are rejoicing in heaven.
Till we meet again, my babies.
Mom/Nana
Brent Gonzalez
November 22, 2006
Lisa,
I was telling your mother how I was thinking of when you guys were small and it would be Christmas morning. I still remember the look on your faces as you would open your gifts. It's such a fond memory, I will cherish it for always. It still touches my heart when I remember.
Your Dad
Olga Gonzalez
November 22, 2006
My Sweet Babies,
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and we will be missing you. I am grateful that you are resting now, but that does not change the fact that there is still a hole in my heart. I will love you both so much forever and till we meet again.
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
October 12, 2006
I know I just wrote the other day, but I felt the need to write again. I have your pictures by the sofa where I sit. I take them and I hug and kiss them one by one. I can feel your "love" and you hugging back. That brings me peace. My heart is still in denial about your loss, although my brain knows the truth, that's why I never go to my brain.
I hope you feel my love and hugs.
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
October 6, 2006
Hello My Babies,
I was thinking of you and missing you, so I thought I'd write. I feel better these days even when I'm missing you both. I try and think of happy times together. Sometimes I chuckle, other times I smile and sometimes I have to shed some tears.
Every single day of my life, I will miss not talking to you, not being able to hold you and tell you I love you.
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
September 11, 2006
Hello my Babies,
I love and miss you both so much!!!
You have been gone twenty one months now.
Its done! What justice they were going to allow us to have, they have dispensed. Its certainly not what we had hoped for, but the rest is in the Lord's hands.
I know, my Lisa, you have already forgiven. I love you and Sarah for showing us the kind of people we need to be. Now, we must learn to forgive.
You, my Babies are with the Lord and resting in peace. For that I am grateful.
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
August 26, 2006
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, SARITA!!!
We love you, Baby, always and forever! I know that you and your Mom rejoiced on your day. You and your mom are forever with us and forever missed. You'll always be our little girl.
Nana
monica & ry gomez
August 25, 2006
*****Happy Birthday Chickies***** 19 WOW! Ry and I miss you sooo much and only wish we could spend this day with you. Remember the birthday dinner we made and Lizzard came over and had 2nd and 3rds, she was so funny.. I know you and your mom are here with us in spirit but leave it to me and be selfish and want you both here. Well as you know, we fought and fought, didn't get the results we would have liked, but i think we will all try to be at peace now. I know that you both are very proud. I feel it. WE LOVE YOU! & MISS YOU!!!! Happy B-Day!! TGI Fridays..... Titi MONI & RY..
August 24, 2006
HAPPY Birthday Day! SARAH
August 24, 2006
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
JOANNE GOMEZ
August 24, 2006
HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY SARITA. TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY.GOSH IM I GETTING OLD HUH. JUST WANTED TO WISH YOU A GREAT BIRTHDAY. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MUCH. ALSO WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW YOU HAVE ANOTHER COUSIN AND LISA YOU HAVE ANOTHER NIECE SHE REMINDS ME SO MUCH OF YOU WITH DARK BLACK HAIR AND REALLY HAIRY ALL OVER. SHE IS A GOMEZ ALL RIGHT. HER NAME IS MIA RAEANN. BOTH MY GIRLS WHEN THEY WERE BORN WE PURE GOMEZS' WE WOULD ALWAYS SAY THEY LOOK LIKE THEIR TIA LISA WITH ALL THAT HAIR. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS BOTH OF YOU. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARITA.
Olga Gonzalez
July 12, 2006
Hello my Babies,
I love you and miss you everyday. Lisa, I still have your phone number on my phone, just so I can stay connected to you. I look at pictures of you and Sarah and see your beautiful smiles, they were like sunshine to me. They brought me joy. My heart hurts so much for you and Sarah.
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
June 24, 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY LISA!!!!
There is so much I want to say, but nothing is appropriate for your Birthday. Just know that I have loved you all your life and now in death.
For your birthday I am going to clean out my linen closet, the one you helped me clean the last time you were here. It will keep me close to you, today, on your birthday. I love and miss you so much, my baby.
Mom
Monica Gomez
June 23, 2006
****HAPPY BIRTHDAY***** I know - I know, I am a day early. I haven't written in a while, haven't been myself. I miss you and Sarah so much. Ryan and I are going to celebrate with you and Sarah... WE LOVE YOU BOTH and miss you SO MUCH!!! me & ry
joanne gomez
June 22, 2006
Just thinking of you and wishing you were here with us. I am really missing you and with 2 days till your birthday I cant seem to get you out of my head I look over and over your photos and remember the day sarah and I went to go see Monica.I am expecting another baby soon but before anything happens just wanted to tell you Happy Birthday and Love you and miss you both a lot.Please watch over us. Missing you
Olga Gonzalez
June 12, 2006
Hello my Babies,
There is peace in my heart today and for that I'm grateful, not everyday is like that. For today though, I give thanks that you are both in a better place. A place without worries, pain, or hurt only joy. I miss you terribly. I pray for peace and the ability to forgive.
I love you forever,
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
May 11, 2006
Lisa,
Today Brent, Naomi and I were at the Chineese Restuarant (Hong Kong). I looked out the window, just as I thought of you and your love for Chineese food. Just then I saw you walking by, laughing with your beautiful hair down, blowing in the wind. I know you were only in my mind's eye, but you were so real. The full force of missing you and Sarah hit me broadside.
Sarita, I see so much of you in your little cousin Naomi. Sometimes I think I'm seeing you as a little girl. It makes me happy, especially since I did't see you much when you were little.
Today marks seventeen months since your passing. We're still dealing with the legal system. I know you would have already forgiven, but it's harder for us, but we're trying, Honey.
I love you forever my babies.
Mom/Nana
Olga Gonzalez
April 11, 2006
My Babies, Lisa and Sarah,
How you are missed! A day does not go by without us remembering, commenting or laughing about some memory about you guys.
Lisa, I was telling Brent how much I had been remembering and seeing you in my mind's eye when you were a young girl in Germany. In your jeans, sweaters, short hair and that beautiful big smile.
Sarah, we miss you baby. I know that things were sometimes hard for you and your mom, but I also know you loved each other so much and had lots of fun times together. To know you guys are together is what I'm most thankful for.
REST IN PEACE!!
Mom/Nana
monica gomez
April 10, 2006
Lisa & Sarah.... Another month and still seems like yesterday that I saw you both. We miss you so much. Well I was waiting for you to sing to me on my birthday, and have some Bacardi on my birthday. I miss you! There are so many things going on, but yet I can't seem to function with out you. Sarah, Chickie. I love you and miss you so much. Ry is going to high school and he is definately going to need you to guide him. love you both and miss you. me & ry.
Angela Martinez
March 26, 2006
Hey girl, it's been a long time since the last time that I wrote you. In december I had a baby boy Joseph Nathaniel 12/12/06 but he wasnt even a pound in weight so he passed away before delivery. My mom and my brothers moved to Texas. Wedo really misses you so much. Everytime he hears the name Lisa, he asks "what lisa". I am pregnant again and jaime is still around. Same ol Same ol... Love and miss you always,
Angela
Olga Gonzalez
March 11, 2006
HELLO, MY BABIES
I just read your sister's entry and it brought tears to my eyes because its true; it does not seem real that you are both gone. To me, it feels like you're on vacation and will be back one day soon, but in the mean time I miss you so much.
I called your cell phone number the other day, as I've had before, just to see. I can't call it anymore because they've given it to someone else.
Lisa, my baby, my sweet girl I miss so much and love you even more. Take care of your baby. She is almost as sweet as you and loved just as much.
REST IN PEACE
Love Mom/Nan
monica gomez
March 10, 2006
Hey girlie, girlies..... Well another day another month and it's still hard. I can't stop myself from picking up the phone to call you. I know you know, But I want to THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for showing me that I too can have a heart as big as yours and Sarah's. I just did what you always did, well Ryan and I and we gave to the less fortunate and my job recognized me and nominated me to go to a luncheon in a Tribute to Women who do thier part in the community how ever big it might be, But the feeling that stands out the most is that I know you both were there. I just wanted to call you and tell you all about it, but silly me you were sitting right there beside me. I love you and miss you so much! Sarah and I were talking the other day and in amazement we just stopped for a minute because it still just does not seem real... We love you and miss you both, and I know you are here with us and watching over all of us.. monica & ryan.
monica gomez
February 14, 2006
Happy Valentine's Day! I still miss you both, and love you even more. I was just thinking about the year that Lisa you and I bought each other the roses for V-day. How we laughed, everyone asking at work who the mystery men were. Mystery all right! I LOVE you both! ~~me
Olga Gonzalez
February 11, 2006
Hello My Babies,
There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. You are in my heart, in my mind, in songs I hear (Cindi Lauper, just breaks me up, it reminds me of when you left Germany), everything reminds me of you. Lisa, I hear your laugh in Kristi, and your burping (I smile). I see you my babita Sarah when I see young people dancing. I think about how proud we were to see how talented you were and how happy and proud you made your Mom. Today is a good day, God is good, there are only smiles and joy in my heart for you both.
I like you for always and love you forever, as long as I'm living my babies you'll be.
MOM/NANA
monica gomez
February 10, 2006
Lisa & Sarah, another month without you. I sit and look at your pictures, those smiles and I can hear the laughter and although it brings a smile to my face the pain still remains. I was really missing you this week. I know you were probably thinking OK alright already. I was asking you to help me find my strength just like yours. I think I am getting there. But I so wish you were both here so we can sit and talk. Sarah I took Ryan to Millineum High the other day and registered him, he is so excited. He remembers where and what buildings you took him into. I hope he senses you there and does well knowing you are close and watching... We love you and miss you very much.. me & ry
Monica Gomez
February 6, 2006
Hey Ma, I miss you so much. I talk to you, but I want so much for you to be here. You and Sarah. There is so much I want to say... I just want to hug you and kiss you, and just sit and talk, so much has gone on which I am sure you know. I love you! me.
Mark Breyer
January 23, 2006
Lisa and Sarah:
I would introduce myself to both of you, but you already know who I am. I came to learn of you after this tragedy, and wish dearly I could have met you both right here.
Reading the loving and varied entries in this guest book make clear that you are smiling, loving, laughing people sitting in Heaven and watching over your family and loved ones.
I have heard so much about you from your family. I want to say what you already know . . . your family loves you, misses you, cares about you, and talks about you. I can feel it when I am with them, and hear it in their voices when I speak to them, even over a phone, across the country, from 2,000 miles away. Just as I am sure you can feel it all the way up in Heaven.
That you were taken from this Earth at this time is sad, even where there is a reason we know exists even if we cannot understand it. That you have such a loving family convinces me that, for whatever struggles and trials you had on Earth, you are lucky to be loved so dearly.
Olga Gonzalez
January 12, 2006
Lisa and Sarita
I've been reading this book for a couple of weeks and in it, the Lord has seen fit to give words to the way I felt when you both were taken from us.
"I feel so empty," the woman said, "I can't even feel God. Now when I need to feel Him most, I can't feel Him. I know Ted's with the Lord, but I want him with me. I don't care that he's in a better place. I want him here."
When I read those words, I could relate. Thats how I felt, no that's how I feel. I think about you both every single day. And every single day I want you here with us.
These days there are more smiles than tears when I think of you and Sarah. I will love you and miss you forever, my Babies.
Mom/Nana
Monica Gomez
January 10, 2006
Lisa & Sarah, It's been 1 year and 1 month and I still expect you both to walk through the door laughing as always. I never ever thought that I would not have you in my life. I have to stop and think really hard before I realize that you both are no longer with us, but we feel your presence and spirit. I am selfish I would so much rather have you here to hug and kiss and laugh with. I talk to you both always, and most of the time I am sitting there waiting for you to stop laughing and answer me. Ryan and I were talking last night remembering things you both made us laugh about. I love to see the laughing and smiling on Ryans face when he talks about you and Sarah. Chicky I know you are still watching out for him, and I love you and thank you. I know that you both are watching and taking care of all of us. We love you and miss you both so so much. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ always~~~ me & ry.
Tanya Robinson
January 5, 2006
Lisa and Sarah,
I can't believe that it has been over a year since you two were taken from us all. I still remember when you first got to Arizona like it was yesterday. I remember the good times and the bad. I miss you so much and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
monica gomez
December 26, 2005
Merry Christmas... We missed you both at dinner, I remember the Christmas when Mando first got here, what a memorable christmas that was. We miss you and love you both. monica & ryan...
Olga Gonzalez
December 25, 2005
MERRY CHRISTMAS My Babies,
It must be wonderful to actually be at the biggest birthday celebration ever.
We miss you both down here, though. Lisa, I'm sure you would have been cooking up a storm. You and Sarah would be laughing and making everyone around you happy. I love you both so much and miss you just as much. I wish I could see you for a minute or two, talk to you, hug you and give a big, big kiss.
Christmas will never be about the fanfare ever again, it will truly be about the love of Christ and about both of you.
Mom/Nana
melissa chavez
December 22, 2005
its weird how we meet people and some how they touch our lives, you and sarah touched my life,with your loving spirt,and kindness,you will always be in my heart,I listing to my cela cruz cd,and think of you when you would pull into the apartments with you radio blasting with cela cruz,god bless you.Ma
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