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Sherry Pendleton
July 3, 2025
It’s July again, comes every year and I get so depressed. No matter what I try, staying busy, pray, get out and try to enjoy the sunshine, I haven’t found what works yet!
Today it’s tears. I’m going to get myself together and drive over to your resting place. Maybe talking to you will make me feel better. I miss you so bad, it hurts!
Sherry Pendleton
June 18, 2025
I miss you.
Mom
May 12, 2024
I´m missing you so bad, it hurts. God knows my heart hurts!
Mom
May 18, 2023
I´m sad that her Daddy went through the harsh reality he did. However, I find some peace knowing they are together once again. I miss you and love both of you so very much.
Cameron Mael
May 16, 2023
Happy belated Mother's Day to you both.
Mom
May 14, 2023
Happy Mother´s Day to you and to me!
Mom
March 26, 2023
Dancing with Paternal Grandfather!
Mom
February 23, 2023
Valentines Day 2023
Mom
May 5, 2022
I miss your laugh, it is so unique, had to laugh at your laugh! Aysia's laugh doesn't sound like yours, but she does make the identical facial expressions! She is so pretty - just like her Mama.
Mom
December 16, 2021
I don´t know who had the wreath put up but it is beautiful, thank you from Aysia & myself!
God Bless you, and Happy Holidays!
Pamela Valenzuela
December 11, 2021
I still can't believe you beat me to heaven. You're in my thoughts often. Sherry, you're always in my prayers as well. Although I never got to meet your daughter Monica, she's in my thoughts and prayers. Love you girl! <3
Sherry Pendleton
December 9, 2021
Today was your Birthday. This year bothered me more than the past ones.
No particular reason that I am aware of, grief is a baffling thing, comes out of nowhere at times.
I love you and miss you terribly.
Mom
July 19, 2021
Ten long years, everyone of those days I have missed you so much...
Mom
May 9, 2021
Monica´s Daughter is a very strong young lady. Mother´s Day is a rough time for her, this year is either rougher on her, or she is just more open about her feelings. Whatever it is, being her "Nana" it´s heartbreaking to hear her pain. I am so grateful for Monica´s Dad´s family, the family is large, she does get so much love and comfort knowing she has all of them. My family is very few, and most of them she doesn´t even know.
Happy Mother´s Day in Heaven Monica!
Earle Hallock
May 7, 2021
Wow! I want to wish your family the most sincere condolences. Monica and I dated when I was stationed in San Diego. I left the service and lost contact with her, I always wondered and hoped that she was living a good life. She was always had wonderful spirit and was so beautiful. May she rest in peace.
Mom
April 21, 2021
Easter 2021
Mom
April 2, 2021
Mom
April 2, 2021
Mom
April 2, 2021
Missing you this Special Season.
Do you know these cute little girls?
They miss you so much, along with Tina & R.J.
Sherry Pendleton
January 14, 2021
Monica´s paternal Grandmother has joined loved one´s she has in Heaven.
Modest Compos left us January 12, 2021. She has been the "rock" since the passing of her Husband (John Compos) in 2011.
Mrs. Compos will be laid to rest next to her Husband in the same cemetery Monica and several more family members were laid to rest.
Monica´s daughter "Aysia" and her cousin Ondrea spent a lot of time with their Great Grandma, the love, bond, and admiration the three of them have is remarkable!
It´s hard to imagine Aysia & Ondrea being any closer, losing someone so near and dear is hard. I thank God the girls have each other to lean on.
The two of them have been Grandma´s Pride and Joy!
Sherry Pendleton
December 15, 2020
Monica’s Grandmother is not doing well, her Daughter & her cousin’s Daughter are spending every extra minute they have with their Great Grandmother “Leta”. The love between the three of them is a Beautiful site to see. I know Monica is so proud of her two favorite girls!
Sherry Pendleton
July 2, 2020
It's the beginning of another July, soon you'll be gone another year. I miss you so much, not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I can't wait to be with you again, hug you, hear you laugh. I miss your laugh, you had it going on, beauty, silly, and just dingy enough to be so dang cute!
Vicki Williams
June 24, 2020
Mon, I miss you. I miss laughing with you. You are never far from my mind. I know you're up there kickin it and keepin an eye out for your baby girl. I miss you.
Pamela Valenzuela
April 18, 2020
Monica, you're Always in my thought. Miss you girl. Sherri and family, you guys are always in my thoughts and prayers. Love you guys!
Sherry
April 17, 2020
Your Baby Girl is on her own. I know you watch over her & you know this already. I also know your watching me and busting up laughing, it's OK, not the first time. I was looking so forward to her moving out, and when she decided on a place for sure, I just, I don't know, I was sad, scared, hurt, I decided I didn't want her to move out!? She's doing so good, she doesn't need me anymore. I don't know how to feel about that. I had to go get a new bed for her bedroom, she took her bed from here for her guestroom. That room was as empty as I am. I finished it up today, she needs the security of knowing her bedroom will always be here. I know she needs that because I said so.
Brandi Brown
October 19, 2019
❤
Monica and Aysia at K.C. Zoo
Mom
October 18, 2019
Dancing with Grandpa
Mom
October 18, 2019
Trick or Treat
Mom
October 18, 2019
Sherry Pendleton
August 21, 2019
I love and miss you.
Monica's Baby Girl, Senior Prom. St. Pius X, class of 2018.
Sherry Pendleton
June 20, 2019
Monica's Baby Girl, "Aysia." Class of 2018, St. Pius X Senior Prom!
Merry Christmas Monica!<br /> 2018
Sherry Pendleton
February 19, 2019
She loved the Holiday's!
Mom
February 16, 2019
My heart is so happy when I come to Monica's Legacy and see words people have written. Your all so kind. I'd like to tell each and every one of you "Thank You". I am beside myself at times knowing her memory lives on, my Beautiful Baby Girl - you are remembered, and will always be loved.
Marty Pendleton
January 13, 2019
Miss you. Love Lil Marty
Sharron Mcarthur
December 11, 2018
God truly has an Angel at his side. I think of you often and miss you terribly. Happy Birthday Monica... my heart and prayers are always with you and your family. ❤
Sherry Pendleton
December 10, 2018
Happy Birthday Baby! Monica was born December 9, 1972. She came into the world at 2:41am, she was perfect! 10 tiny fingers and ten tiny toes, prettiest baby we had ever seen! Her and I used to decorate the Christmas Tree on her Birthday, so I took her Tree out to her final resting place yesterday. Fluffed it, and stayed there to burn a candle from 7:00 to 8:00pm in her honor for the "Compassionate Friends World Wide Candle Vigil." Yesterday was really hard for me, I don't know why. Grief is so strange, it comes and goes after some time passes. My Baby has been gone since 2011, but yesterday it felt as if it has been forever ago. My heart ached extremely bad all day and into the night, I was on edge, angry, bitter, tired, and to put a number on my sadness - I was at an 11 plus. I am going to stay busy today and pull myself out of this Black Hole. I have to for my Grand Daughters sake, and Monica would not want me to be so miserable. I can, and I will ask Our Father today to change my heart. Remove the ugly I accumulated in it yesterday. My Baby cannot rest in peace when her Mama isn't at peace. If you are a person reading this, and you know the Lord let me Thank You in advance for saying a little prayer for me.
Pamela Valenzuela
October 23, 2018
Always thinking of you Monica and Sherry!!! Always in my heart!!! Miss you beautiful ladies!! ❤
I would love to come visit ya'll somehow and reconnect!
[email protected]
Sherry Pendleton
October 22, 2018
Monica was my reason, my sidekick, my everything. Life is no longer important to me, I don't live. I exist to see her again.
Cameron Mael
September 14, 2018
Hello Sherry, or do you remember when you were nicknamed "Cribbie" during the time you worked in the tool crib for the Machine Shop I worked at before I went into the Army. So sorry to only recently see this about Monica. You might not remember me. I live in the Shawnee boonies out by the railroad tracks past Shawnee Mission Park. It's been about 38 years. We recently lost our 28 year old son Derek. He was an the victim of a random homicide in the Westport area. My wife of 35 years and I are retired more or less now and moved to St Petersburg, Florida from Shawnee about 5 years ago. Our remaining son, Duke, is here with us too. They both graduated from SM North. The news of Monica really got to me because I do remember her from when I was friends with you. What a cutie she was, and what a wonderful Mom you were. We certainly understand your continued grief and are touched by how you obviously still are hurting so much. We are the same way over losing Derek. It really has not eased much...and now realize it's probably not going to ever. So...we definitely can relate to how you feel. I'm so sorry what you all are going through.I sometimes find myself mindlessly doing things to occupy my mind to help deal with it. Being older now, I also think back of old friends and get curious about how they are now and that's how I discovered this awful news. I hope sharing our story about our son, in some way helps you and her Dad, and everyone else. God bless you, and best wishes to you all.
Joseph Paladino
December 19, 2017
Sherry I follow Monica''s guest book and see the beautiful things you write on Monicas' behalf. There is no doubt that you love and miss her more and more. Just have faith that she is in heaven smiling down. May you feel her presence during the holidays and throughout the year. God bless you and your family. Joseph (Lapadino) Paladino.
December 9, 2017. Happy Birthday Baby!
Monica's Mama
December 10, 2017
She LOVED the Holidays! They haven't been the same since she left. I am giving it my best, but it's not working. I have to give it to God, and LEAVE IT ALONE. I know this!
December 9, 2017
Happy Birthday Baby! I miss you so much, think of you always. I am taking your Christmas Tree to your resting place today, it is decorated just as we decorated on this day when you were here. I miss those days more than anyone knows...
November 8, 2017
As I look at your Senior picture Daddy and Aysia picked out for the beautiful obituary Lesa wrote for us, my thoughts are bittersweet. Your Baby Girl is now a Senior in High School. She keeps her grades up, holds down a job, engages with family, and is always as positive as you were. She is so beautiful, inside and out! Your Dad has devoted himself to your Lil Girl since you went Home. His dedication shines through the way she carries herself, her decisions, her maturity in everything she says and does. She is really something to be proud of!
I know you watch over her with so much pride. When I see a bright star in a clear nights sky, I stare at it and know it is your precious soul all a glow showing us how proud of her you are. My heart breaks over and over with the harsh reality that you are not physically here for her.
Look within us, see our hearts, you will see that your spirit lives on each and every day in a very special way.
You are loved and missed more and more with each passing day.
I'll see you later,
Love, Mom
Aysia, Mom, and Dad Pendleton
July 23, 2017
We miss you so much. You've been gone six long years, it is still hard to believe. Aysia, Mom, & Dad keeping your memory alive and well in our hearts. Never doubt the love we have for you Baby...
Monica & her mom
August 23, 2016
Stephanie Camberos
March 26, 2016
My name is Stephanie Camberos and I would first like to start of by saying Rest in forever peace Monica. I am Aysia's sister and I lost contact with her back A while back and I am begging if anyone could give me any information about her it will greatly appreciate my email is [email protected] thank you ❤
Brett Hammond
March 10, 2016
I was up till 4 in morning remembering her smile her laugh, her kindhearted way. Couldn't hold bac the tears many times last night. We had so much fun on our camping trip to weaverville CA. I will never forget any of the times we had together.maybe we can see each other someday.my friend forever. Luv u♥♥♥♥
Brett Hammond
March 10, 2016
Just found out. I can't believe it
March 10, 2016
Just wanted to see where she was. My prayers r with u sherry. We went together for a while at San Diego city college.i can still remember her so well.im glad she went camping with me in Northern Californiawhem we were 19&20 yrs old.maybe u remember me sherry? Brett Hammond I played basketball for city college♥ I still have pictures of that trip.
Look how happy they are!
Mama
March 3, 2016
Valentine for Monica - 2016.
Nana
March 1, 2016
Our Grandbaby goes on her First Date!
Nana
January 30, 2016
Aysia and Leta, love this picture!
Nana
January 30, 2016
Pamela Valenzuela
August 21, 2015
Always on my mind. You are forever remembered !! Love you and miss you my friend!
August 5, 2015
Hey My Beautiful Girl, I went to Denver for a celebration of life for my Dad's wife of 40 years. She is there with you now! My namesake "Cheri Lynn" did a great job putting the celebration together. She didn't leave you out, your life was celebrated too! Everyone spoke kindly of their memories of you, Grandpa, your Uncles, even cousins who haven't seen you in many years! I felt much needed real compassion from my family there. Watch over them Monica, I love & need them.
See you later,
Mama
Always on my mind...
Mama
December 15, 2014
Lesa Sellers
December 2, 2014
I light this candle for you today honoring your spirit, your smile, your Beauty. Monica I hold your mommas' hand today as we both remember & love our child that could not stay. However we know where you are, how beautiful it must be. I love you Monica.
From Simons' mommy,
Lesa
Mary J. Cisneros-Acosta
December 1, 2014
To Monica's parents, I am truly so sorry for your loss. I know she passed a few years ago I only found out about the site just recently. I was visiting my son Adrian in Canada at the time, he remembered Monica as a child, when a good friend called to inform me about her passing. I had to sit down to finish the conversation. I only got to know Monica until she was a teenager. Both of my children remembered her well. Monica was like a big sister always looking out for them when we were all together. She was a warm, kind, loving, and good human being. No matter where we ran into each other she always came to us and said hello. I have many fond memories of Monica. She was beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. May she continue to rest in peace.
Sherry Pendleton
November 27, 2014
Another Holiday without you. Sad, empty, miss you so much.
Love,
Mama
Mom
October 30, 2014
Halloween was Monica's "time to shine." She took her Baby Girl to Brookside to show her off! Monica worked at a nearby bank and was on a first name basis with tons of people in Brookside! We miss going to Brookside, but it isn't the same without Monica - (our social butterfly.)
October 13, 2014
Thank you all for your prayers and kind words, they bring comfort at those times I am missing her so terribly bad. I will continue to add photos and read condolences.
Aysia is growing up so fast, thank God her Mama has the best seat to watch over her pride and joy. Aysia, you are your Mama's everything.
I know she was and always will be very proud of you.
Love Always,
Nana
She loved Holidays! Of coarse we put a tree out for her.
Sherry Pendleton
October 13, 2014
Aysia honors her Mama at Hospice Memorial.
Sherry Pendleton
October 13, 2014
Monica's lil buddy "CoCo" visited her resting place, passing soon after.
Sherry Pendleton
October 13, 2014
and she went to Him...
Sherry Pendleton
October 13, 2014
Lesa Sellers
September 26, 2014
Hello Monica,
For so long I've been trying to send you a message. I already had a special one I sent but it's not showing up. You know how I get a bit embarrassed when I can't get out of pre-K. I reckon I'll try again. ?? I just want you to know that I love you, your Beautiful spirit shines on my face every time I see a butterfly. My mind imagines you taking my precious Simon by his hands & spinning around in circles as you both laugh. Honestly I have no clue what anyone does in heaven after they leave earth. But I think it's ok for the ones who are still here to imagine anything we want to on any given day. I love your momma more than words can express. I know why God placed her in my life. She has many gifts that God has given to her. She already has been blessing others in need of a smile, a gift she creates with her loving hands & more. I'm walking with her holding her close & doing my best to carry her when she needs to rest. Your always thought of, forever loved. Plz tell Slinky & Co Co I said hello. I'm sending
this letter Heaven sent with postage paid in full. A Shinny Quarter. I'm sure you understand stand. ?? ??
See ya later
Asel
She loved animals
Pendleton
August 4, 2014
Billie Siciliano
July 19, 2014
Thinking of you today .We all miss you so much. Aysia is turning into such a beautiful young lady. I know you are smiling down on all. As we smile up at you remembering all the good times together. Love you forever.
Her 40th Birthday
Mama
June 9, 2014
Monica's Daughter working on Mother's Day arrangement for the Mommy she misses so much.
Pendleton
June 8, 2014
Sharron McArthur
May 5, 2014
My dearest friend, I can't believe you are gone. We lost touch many years ago, my childhood best friend. You came into my life just when I needed you and you remained true to our friendship always. I searched for you from afar for many years.Today I found this and it breaks my heart. We truly have lost an amazing soul. May god forever be at your side and may he bless your family. Forever in my thoughts. Love you.
Always missing my girl
Mama
April 28, 2014
Both "humanimals" resting in peace now.
Mama
April 26, 2014
Working on flowers for Mama
April 26, 2014
Mark Mcelhoes
February 20, 2014
I knew dated and loved monica for years while I was in the navy. She was beautiful fun loving and on many occasions I find myself thinking of her and the time we spent together. Although I moved away she has always been in my heart. My most heartfelt sympathy to her family.
Deborah Lipps
October 5, 2013
I am so grateful for the times spent together.you were a very unique child,i loved you like you were mine.you are still in my heart each and every day.i watch you fly as a butterfly every morning.you brought a heavenly child into this world for sherry and etc..i love you your aunt Deb Deborah S Lipps
Nana
September 5, 2013
This one is for Peety. Rest in Peace Buddy, and please don't torture CoCo!
August 31, 2013
Missing you everyday, I wake up and think of you, I fall asleep thinking of you when I am finished praying. I only get sleep because of the Faith I have in Our Father. I know where you are and who you are with, this brings me as much comfort as your "Snuggy" balled up against my heart. I'll see you later, Love from Mom.
Walk with me.
Mom
April 12, 2013
December 9, 2012
Today was your Birthday, it was also "The Worldwide Candlelight Memorial!" I lit a candle at 7 pm and left it outside where I could watch it flicker for one hour. It relaxed me so much, looking out the window, thinking of our 38 years together. I am grateful for each one of them. I miss you so much, but I realize your in a better place.
I'll see you later, love Mom
Brandi
December 9, 2012
Happy birthday Mo! You'd be 40 today.. I remember your 21st bday, and thats how you will always be remembered in my heart.. I miss you more than words can say.
November 28, 2012
Hello Monica,
I remember you often through your Mothers unconditonal never ending Love. There was a song I heard yesterday that made me think of your Beauty surrounded by Gods Angel's. I could only "image" their faces as they could hear your sweet voice sing. I have in my own way met you, love you, and I believe that one day I will See you. In the mean time I continue to Love your Mother as the Sister she truly is to me in every way. I sware we some how share the same genes if ya know what I mean. My bad but oh well. She get's it, so do you. Remember to come to her in unique ways as often as you can. Through the little things she cherished that had "meaning" to you. Now I do ask but only one favor of you. When I do get to the Gates of Heaven, please give someone my sign to give me. I think I may need it to get in. :-)
I love you Monica.
Asel
In the Winter beneath the cold sleeps within the seed that with the Love and Warmth of GOD in the Springtime becomes "The Rose"
Lesa Sellers
November 28, 2012
Billie Brown Siciliano
November 18, 2012
Dear Loving Monica we miss you so much. I was thinking back to the trips to Nashville and all the holidays we spent together.I remember your smile your laughter your kindness to others and how much you love your daughter Aysia. She was your shining light. I remember how happy and how blessed you felt the day she was born. I just wished you would have told us you were ill so we could of helped you. You were like a daughter to Vinnie and I we we loved you deeply there is nothing we would not have done for you. We miss you and love you soooo much. Be at peace. I am sure Aysia will realize that you will always be watching over her and how happy she made your life when she came into this world. You will always be in our hearts and prayers. We Love YOU Billie and Vinnie
Shannon Foster
August 3, 2012
Hey Monica. Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting you I want you to know that I'll still always miss and love you. Sherry, Aysia, me, and a lot of others miss you beautiful angel. We love you.
Tyler, Cody, Chelsea
July 10, 2012
Monicas Light
Tyler, Cody, Chelsea
July 10, 2012
I am learning about God and Jesus from my camp trip this year. This little light that shines is from Tyler, Cody & Chelsea. We all agree that Jesus is with you. We love your mom, hi aunt sherry. We hope its ok that we got to write in monicas buest book to honor her just as God wants us to do. God bless you and your family.
Lesa (AKA-Asel) S.
July 10, 2012
Dear Monica I never had the blessing of knowing you here on God's earth however I felt I knew you through your mom. You are truly beautiful. I call you Monica's Beauty when I speak about you to your mom whom by the way is my best friend, my sister here on earth by the grace of God. Sing to your mom and Aysia through the wind, the birds or rain, kiss them each in their dreams, shine your star ever so bright as your mom looks up at night, ask your Father in Heaven to bless ALL those in your family. Thank you Monica, yes I remember. Hug my precious Simon for me. I know I will meet you oneday so I will end this with your famous words....see ya later.
aysia and nana/mom
June 19, 2012
hey me and nana miss you sooooooo much you dont even know it is crazy we love you see you later
aysia and popo
June 18, 2012
hey mama i miss you so much hope you are having fun me and popo miss you so much we looovvee yyyooouu see you later love you
ana camberos
June 18, 2012
we talk along time ago and,,she say to me one day we will share pictures of ur baby girls and today that i was going to give up,,,i so this picture of her baby girl like i dont have to give up i am gonna figth for my daugther we cried togheter and now i am crying again,,and again how right she was ,,,,,and i pray for her at night,,,and her baby girl she must know that i am fightin for my baby girl she let me see her baby girl like she say one day we would..she gave me hope,,to keep on going in this dark moment,,,even do we only talk in the phone,,,my prayer of evry day goes to you family
Monica's Beautiful Baby Girl
June 14, 2012
Sherry Pendleton
January 17, 2012
I miss you so much. Not a day goes by without thoughts of you. I keep something at your headstone always, even though I know you are with Jesus now.
Did you get Aysia's balloon on your Birthday? She was thrilled about her balloon going straight up to her Mommy!
I'll see you later Baby.
Love,
Mom
Mom's heart
Sherry Pendleton
December 10, 2011
Brandi
December 9, 2011
Happy birthday mama! I miss you more than words can say..
Brandi Brown
November 16, 2011
I knew Monica for 20 years, 10 of those years we lived and worked together when she was a Cali girl. Monica was a people person. She could talk to anyone about anything. She made everyone feel important and would always put others needs before her own. No matter how stressful or crappy the situation was, Monica always had a smile and made the best of it. Before my gramps passed away he had parkinsons and alzheimers. Whenever my grams needed help with him she'd call Monica and without any hesitation or complaining Monica was there to help in any way she could. I could go on and on about what a great person Monica was but anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her, already knows. I still can't believe shes gone. I miss her so freaking much. I will forever cherish all of our talks and the fun times we shared. I dont like to say goodbye so I will say take care my good friend. Next time I see you we will have soo much catching up to do. I love you and thank you for being such a big part of my life.
Aysia Pendleton
November 4, 2011
first i will like to say is that i love you sooooooooooo much you were always smiling to me and the family you were never a sad person always happy
i love you mama.
love aysia your daughter
Tyra Smith
September 1, 2011
My heart goes out to the family. Monica was a loving and caring friend and i enjoyed working with her in california you will be missed love u...
Alice Roybal Moroso
August 15, 2011
Dear Richard,
My heart goes out to you and your family.
May God bless you and give you comfort.
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