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Ayrtan Sefiane Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Ayrtan Sefiane passed away at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital on Dec. 8, 2006. He had attended Denbigh High School and was a member of Full Gospel First Church of Newport News. Ayrtan was a beloved son and brother whose happy spirit will be missed by all who had come to know and love him. Left to mourn his demise are his parents: Aziz and Nam Hwa Sefiane, and a brother, Andre Sefiane. Friends may visit from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, at Carter Funeral Home-Denbigh Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home, Friday, Dec. 15, 2006. Interment will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Carter Funeral Home-Denbigh

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Published by Daily Press on Dec. 13, 2006.

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David Massey

September 21, 2007

Ayrtan. I miss you man. The last time i saw you was last year in November when i came home from SC. I came to the funeral, and i was very upset,m more than when i heard you were gone. You are truely missed bro.

Bryan Masterson

April 22, 2007

We hadn't talked in to long. I am so sad to see that you have past. I will keep you in my heart forever. For all the great years we had together. R.I.P.

Wyleeshia Meekins

January 18, 2007

To the family of Twinky,

Twinky was a great friend who always had a smile on his face that made you smile. We met at the Boys & Girls club like 8 years ago. Its hard to believe that he is gone, but he is in a better place. May you have peace within your hearts and know that we all will meet again... Luv Ya Twinky and you will be forever missed!!!!

Apostolos Baltzis

December 23, 2006

Yo Twink it still hasn't really hit me that your gone. But I know your in a better place now, We'll see each other someday. R.I.P Ayrtan "Twink" Sefiane you will always be remembered.

Jeff Reed

December 22, 2006

Arytan, just wanted to say thanks for being a real good friend. Always making us laugh when we need one. Known ya since 8th grade, always a good guy. I know you're in a better place.

Liz B

December 20, 2006

it was to soon for you to be takin from us...R*I*P Twink we love you and miss you.

Stacy H.

December 18, 2006

I will miss you Ayrtan aka Twink. You always knew you were my baby boi and you always will be. I miss and love you dearly. I just cant believe your gone. For the family my prayers are always with you

Demetria Kertley

December 18, 2006

Sefiane Family
I just wanted to pay my respects for the lost of your family member "Twinkie" he will be greatly missed...

James Gundy

December 15, 2006

It's been a while Ayrtan. But here i am to pay my final respects to you. You will always be remembered by me, and thank you for the great memories we shared through our child hood.

Michael McCormack

December 15, 2006

Hey Twink.. WOw man ... you will be missed... but i know your in a better place... BIGMACK

Rex Wellons Jr.

December 15, 2006

R.I.P.
"Twink" Ayrtan we were friends and classmates throughout high school at Denbigh High. We
were on the JROTC drill team together. He kept everyone laughing when ever he told jokes. and was an excellent person to know. He will truly be missed by every
one, especially me"

Ember Strait

December 15, 2006

To Twinks family and friends , he will truly be missed by many peolpe . he was a wonderful friend to me and i will never forget him. Let me know if you guys every need anything.
LOve ya TWINK

Christine Thong

December 14, 2006

Arytan,
I can't believe your gone. I'm going to miss all the times you made me laugh. You were the coolest and funniest person I've ever known. I still have our picture on my wall. If I had one wish I'd ask God to leave a place for me next to you in Heaven. R.I.P. "Twinkie"

Christine Kim

December 14, 2006

My prayers and condolences go out to the Sefiane family. I pray for strength and healing for the families and friends of Ayrtan.
Ayrtan, he was a great person. Always putting people before him to make everything better.
I'll miss the jokes and things you use to do, Twink.
You will be missed.
I'm sorry to see you go so soon. But you're in a better place and we all know you're watching over us.

clayton ferguson

December 13, 2006

it seems so weird to hear that your gone, almost like its not even real. I imagine that things will not be the same without you.
you will be missed dear friend.

Heather Beale

December 13, 2006

I've known you so long I can't remember when we met. It's so hard to believe you are gone. You always were the one to bring light to a dark room. I wish we could have spent more time together. We will all miss you dearly, but we will see you again.

Chelsea Staples

December 13, 2006

To the family of Twink, I will pray for all of you in this time of need. He was an awesome friend and could always make someone laugh when they were down. There was no being down in front of him.

I will pray and hope that you all come out of this time of need with great strength.

Dominique James

December 13, 2006

Twink my pray are wit ur family. It will neva be the same without you. You will always be remebered by ur friends and family. Love always n i will see u one day.

Khalil James

December 13, 2006

To the Sefiane Family
My family and I wish to express our heart felt sympathy for the lost of your son and brother. Words can't express the pain we feel, you are in our prays always. GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!

Mary Wood

December 13, 2006

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Sefiane family. We knew you all only briefly, but Arytan was such a pleasant young man. God bless you all in this time of sadness.
Mary and Mike Wood

From the staff of Carter Funeral Home

December 13, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Amanda Hight

December 13, 2006

I can't believe you're gone. It's just too unbelievable. Not a day has gone by that I haven't said a prayer for your family, I know you're in a better place. I miss you, I just wish I would've seen you one more time before you left us. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten

OUR FAVORITE SON'S

December 12, 2006

Lora Anderson-Virella

December 12, 2006

Ayrtan-I remeber you as a child...3 years old, you breaking your bed, you and Allen, your brother being born. I have seen you grown up over the years, from a little pincher to an amazing young man. I remeber how you always listened to me and no one else :) I will miss you. Be your brother's gardian angel. I love you dearly.

Myong Pak

December 12, 2006

hey brother, i'm gonna miss you man, i never thought you could have me crying, but you do. its gonna be weird not having twink around anymore, but we will see you again. i love you bro, and i'll see you on the other side

Lisa Croxton

December 11, 2006

"A Native American Prayer"

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on the snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle Autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight;
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.

kacey cormier

December 11, 2006

You are one of the chosen, you will live , and you will die, When you die you will be saved, when i call you, you will come.

-Jesus

Cindy Summerfield

December 11, 2006

To the family of Twink. What a wonderful young man. Enjoyed working at Pizza Hut with him he always had a smile on his face. May God Give You the strength
to get through this very difficult time. Praying for your family. Love, Miss Cindy

Kenny,Vikki,LIL Kenny & Lauren Galvan

December 11, 2006

To our favorite son twink, can't believe that your gone. We always loved to have you around, you always knew how to make us laugh. Were gonna miss your big smile and that big heart of yours and the fun we had at Nags Head this summer. Our deepest sympathy to the Sefiane family our prays are with you. Our family had embraced twink as our own son he will be terribly missed but forever in our hearts.

John, Sun, Lora, and Gena Anderson

December 11, 2006

We have known you most of your life, we saw you run, play, laugh, and grow. We all know that is was just too soon for you to go. We never thought a sweet child like you would leave us so soon. Lora and Gena always talked fondly of you. We saw the twinkle in your parents eyes when you were in there presence. We love you and miss you. We pray that your parents will find peace in knowing that you are with them always.

Amanda West

December 11, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this very difficult time!

It matters not how long a star shines, what is remembered is the brightness of the light.

Shine on Ayrtan!

Eva Ferreira

December 11, 2006

Wow man, I'm going to miss u so much! Everytime we chilled u had me laughing. I know your in a better place now & doing just fine. RIP. <3

Lisa Croxton

December 11, 2006

I only met you once when you came with Jeffery and Joey to get hair cuts, just a couple of week's ago. You had a nice smile on your face and were so sweet and polite. When you left I remembering comenting what a nice polite good looking youn man you were. My prayers and thought's are with your family and friend's this Holiday Season. God Bless you all, Lisa ( Jeffery's mother)

Krista Pak

December 11, 2006

Twink...you will be greatly missed. every minute that was spent with you embedded a memory into our hearts and they will never be forgotten and neither will you. we love you!

Dwayne Frederick

December 11, 2006

Yo my dude Twink, cant believe this man and wish this didnt happen...ur were my best friend and i love u for everthing and u will surely b missed and u r loved from everybody....i give pray to ur family and as for u homie R.I.P
I LOVE U AYRTAN

Kira Everett

December 10, 2006

twink. it's still hard to believe your gone. i dont think were ever gonna believe it.i'm soooo glad i got to know you. and i know we didnt get to see each other that much cause me and mark broke up and we all kinda went our separate ways, but i got to see & talk to you every now and then. i'll miss you blowing me kisses when i see you warwick. i love & miss you tons babe! but i 'll see you again someday.

love you!!!! <333

James Billings

December 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go to the friends and family of Ayrtan. He was an incredible person, always with a smile, and never failing to make the most of life. I honestly never saw anyone with as much heart as Twink. He will truly be missed and always remembered.

Dairy So

December 10, 2006

I've known you for so long, but didn't know you well enough. I still have the 5th grade class group picture. you've always been the the one so full of life....

you will be missed deeply by so many. rest in peace.

Amanda Bowles

December 10, 2006

Twink...we are all really gonna miss you.you and your family are in my prayers.your r up in heaven now and i will come visit you one day. god bless you and i apologize for not chillin with you last week. you dont know how bad i was hurt when i found that out.
RIP....WE LOVE YOU

Cranston Smith

December 10, 2006

I didn't know you that well, but at the same time I knew you well enough. You were the big guy with a bigger heart. See you soon one day.

ni-shan chandler

December 10, 2006

imma miss u man i jus seen u not to long ago man your with god now so you have no more worries. r.i.p.


jazz

jesse dobbins

December 10, 2006

ill miss you man but ill never forget you. love you man

Gena and Lora Anderson

December 10, 2006

We love you and miss you little brother. We will be praying for your family and keeping you in our hearts forever. We will cherish the time that we spent together. Watching you grow up from the little kid who pinched and bite everyone into the young man with a big heart.

We Love You Always,
Gena and Lora

David Simmons

December 10, 2006

I will miss you ayrtan
sad to see you go so soon
r.i.p

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