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donald lowery
April 16, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
KATRINA BACA
June 17, 2010
AUNT DEBBIE I THINK OF YOU OFTEN LIKE EVERYDAY AND WISHING YOU WOULD STILL BE HERE WITH US. YOU ALWAYS REMIND ME YOUR AROUND WHEN I HEAR THE SONG SEPTEMBER. YOU ALWAYS SHOW UP WHEN THE FAMILY IS AROUND OR WHEN WERE AT A SPECIAL OCCASION. JUST KNOW YOU MEAN THE WORLD TO ME AND I AM SO LOST WITHOUT YOU I WAS ALWAYS GLAD TO HEAR YOUR VOICE WHEN YOU WOULD CALL ME I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.
Gloria Nieto
October 31, 2009
Today I received a very nice thank you card with pictures amd a letter from Marcy Tulio thanking me for my donation for her to run the ovarian cancer marathon in Long Beach on October 11th. She ran in honor of my sister Debra. Marcy your kindness is very much appreciated.
Thank you very much Marcy.
Gloria Jean & the Valderrama Family
Steve M
October 9, 2009
I worked with Debbie in the late 80's and into the 90's. I will remember her laughing face and her smile. May she Rest in Peace...Steve (Mr.B)
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September 30, 2009
AUNT DEBBIE,
JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW YOU ARE MISSED VERY MUCH. NOT A DAY GOES BY WHERE I DON'T THINK OF YOU. I WAS VERY CLOSE TO YOU AND BEING AT YOUR HOUSE AND STAYING IN YOUR ROOM MAKES ME FEEL CLOSER TO YOU. I SEE YOUR PICTURE EVERY DAY AND I TALK TO YOU EVERYDAY, I KNOW YOU ARE MY GUARDIAN ANGEL WATCHING OVER ME. THANK YOU AUNT DEBBIE I LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN EXPRESS.
LOVE YOU,
BOO
September 28, 2009
Vieja,
At least twice a day I think of you, your memory lives on by the music I enjoy listening to in your honor, I miss you SO much, continue kickin back' listening to your i-pod with your favorite Jams in the sun.
"Party on with the family"
Love You always Prima,
Chrissy
September 23, 2009
Happy Birthday Vieja!
There were lots of "heavy heart's" on monday. You are so missed by everyone. My memories of you keep you alive in my heart.
Love you Cousin,
Monica
September 22, 2009
ITS WITH A HEAVY HEART WISHING MY AUNT DEBBIE A "HAPPY BIRTHDAY". YOU WERE MUCH MORE THAN AN AUNT TO ME.WHAT I REMEMBER ABOUT YOU THE MOST IS THAT YOU NEVER ONCE JUDGED ME ALL YOU EVER DID WAS LOVE ME UNCONDITIONALLY.MY MEMORIES OF YOU WILL LIVE WITH ME FOREVER.WHEN YOU SPOKE I LISTENED VERY CAREFULLY, NOW I WANT YOU TO DO THE SAME.I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH AND DONT STOP TALKING TO ME BCUZ IM STILL LISTENING.YOUR NEPHEW DAVID
Ronnie Tulio
September 22, 2009
Happy Birthday Deb!
What a heart you have...I remember when I was away at "school", and it was my birthday and out of the clear blue, there would be a birthday card from you! You always remembered...and I will always remember you
September 21, 2009
AUNT DEBRA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. I CANT STOP THINKING OF YOU TODAY I'VE HAD MY MOMENTS TODAY BUT WHAT MADE ME FEEL BETTER WAS GOING TO YOUR WORK TODAY AND MEETING YOUR BOSS AND LOUIE SHOWING US AROUND THE POST OFFICE. I WAS SO HAPPY THEY HONORED YOU AT THE POST OFFICE TODAY AND CALLED IT DEBRA VALDERRAMA DAY. SO EVEN YOUR SECOND FAMILY THE POST OFFICE PEOPLE WERE THINKING OF YOU TODAY TOO.
I STILL THINK OF YOU ALL THE TIME I KNOW IT'S GOING TO BE HARD AROUND THE HOLIDAYS BECAUSE YOU LOVED THE HOLIDAYS AND BOY R WE GOING TO BE THINKING OF YOU A LOT. I MISS YOU SO MUCH YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART, I LOVE YOU AUNT DEBBIE HAPPY BIRTHDAY. LOVING YOU ALWAYS YOUR BOO KATRINA
boogie
September 21, 2009
its my sister birtday today and all we can do is think about the good times we had together,vieja you party with pop and all your cousins and i think about you every morning when i get up and everynite before i go to sleep trust me i will have a drink today on your behalf love you your brother boogie
Carmel Valderrama
September 21, 2009
aunt Vieja today is your birthday...1st song I woke to was SEPTEMBER by your favorite E.W.F....we had a celebration 4 you on Saturday will ALL family members ...there was one tthing missing and that is YOU...we love you and miss you so much...Happy Birthday aunt Vieja enjoy it will grandpa and the rest of the family you are FREE and no longer suffering.I keep telling myself that but it still hurts... I love you n miss you tremendously.... we all do...WE ARE FAMILY!
Gloria Jean Nieto
September 21, 2009
Today would of been my sister's 52nd birthday I miss her so much I can't believe she is gone it is very hard for me to accept but I know she is no longer suffering and at a better place.
I wake up and go to sleep thinking of you. Your work the Grantville Post Office has declared today "DEBRA VALDERRAMA DAY". You would of been very upset with the Chargers they lost yesterday.
I cry every day for you and wish you were still with us.
Love Your Sister Su-Hi
September 21, 2009
To My wonderful Aunt Vieja,
Happy Birthday! Out of all the people in my life you were definitely one of my favorites. Every time I was in your presence you showed me nothing but love. And I’m not talking about the casual kind that you give because your related, I’m talking about the high concentrate kind of love that say’s “you are much more important to me then you know.” I felt that way every time I saw and talked with you, and because of this I ALWAYS looked forward to seeing you. And although you were sometimes known for being feisty and having a tough exterior, anybody who really knew you knew that was only a small part of your great story. The truth is that you were a tiny lady with the heart of a giant, and that heart was made of gold. You possessed a perspective on life that some are never lucky enough to acquire. For you it was very simple, life was about Family & Friends. You had it figured out all along, but more importantly you lived it, which was an example to everyone around you.
I could go on and on about the kind of high quality human being you were Aunt Vieja. You were true blue and as genuine as they come, and we’ll never forget you or the things you taught us throughout your rich life. And although I love my life and am in no hurry, I can honestly say that I really look forward to the time when I get to see you again. Until then I will patiently wait and try my best to carry on the amazing example you left for us all.
Tell Grandpa he’s the man for me.
Huge amounts of love,
Guy
Ronnie Tulio
September 17, 2009
Hi Debbie!
I just needed to tell you how you still affect my life and how I feel about things...I have your pic from the obit from the paper on my wall at work and your pic from the Celebration of Life program on my TV, and when I think I'm having a bad day or not getting what I want, just looking at you hearing you tell me to "stop it" snaps me out of it...thank you for looking after me! I miss your aliveness!
September 16, 2009
It has been just over a month since you left us. I have tried posting my comments before but each time I could not finish as I just ending up crying while trying to write. I have been listening to a CD by EW&F every day since your passing while driving my truck. The music keeps your presence with me. The first couple of weeks I cried each time I played the CD. Probably not the best thing to do while driving on the freeway. I can now listen to the CD without crying which I attribute to being part of my healing process from your loss.
I have learned a lot from your loss. I have changed my perspective on life. Your couragious battle with cancer has made my realize that my day to day struggles are minor in comparision to what you went thru.
Every morning when I wake up the first thing I see is your Celebration of Life program with your picture on it. That picture represents the Baby Sister that I want to remember.
Missing you each day.
Dukie
Marvin Calderon
September 12, 2009
Debb,
You also had a second family the Post Office and your coworkers, they showed and supported how much they really cared for you and I personally want to thank them for everything they did for you and also for the support they also showed me.
Thanks Debb for the times we spend together going to so many different places and so many concerts, specially
EW&F our favorite group. But there is one special trip that I will never forget because you did not want to take with me and that was going to Costa Rica. The only way you went was because your brother Dukie had a conference there, but of course your remark was why do I need to go so far when all I have to do is go to Tijuana same difference. Instead you, your Dukie and Danene fell in love with the place and I was proud to be the one to show you.
I love you Debb and Im going to miss you for the rest of my life, you made a big difference in mine and my families life and for that I will always thank you.
I still wait for you to call me every morning so I can hear how your day at work is going, but I guess now your making a different call and your in a better place of course doing the CHA CHA to ALL DAY MUSIC, FOR THE LOVE OF YOU AND OF COURSE SUAVECITO. I was blessed to have known you.
MARVIN CALDERON
September 12, 2009
Debb,
I was very impressed with the amount of people that showed up for your services, but I wasnt surprized. You were a one in a million kind of person, you helped as many people as you could without even thinking twice and you were loved by many.
I will never forget you for as long as I live and my deepest sorrows goes out to the Valderrama and Portillo families, I will always have you in my heart and you will always be like family to me. You are in a better place now and your suffering is over, GOD BLESS YOU DEBB.
Karen Yong
August 28, 2009
Our deepest sympathies are with the Valderrama/Portillo family and Marvin at this time.
My husband, Michael Yong,aka: "Yongie" said that Deb was like a big sister to him during Jr and Sr high school. She and Larry used to take him to his track meets and Deb even bought him cleets so he could play football.
Although I did not get to know Deb very well, I did get the privelege to spend time with her at the hospital in her last weeks. I witnessed what TRUE LOVE really is; and I am a better person for it.
We are blessed to have had Marvin & Deb in our lives and know that Deb will live on... (probably now traveling with EW&F).
Deb, So glad you are no longer in pain. You are now free to fly with the other Angels...
Salina Calderon
August 27, 2009
Debb,
You were apart of my life from the time i was 3 years old. Now, 15 years since then, I should have so much to say but im at a loss for words. All i can say is im going to miss you so much. You touched my heart with all the love and kindness you brought to me and my family, especially my daddy. You were here by our side through everything. There are no words to explain how much I thank you for standing tall beside my dad for all 29 years you two were together. You will forever live in my heart, aswell as in those of everyone who loves you. I was truely blessed to have been able to share precious memories with you.
To the Valderramas: I am so sorry for your loss and there is no way on earth i could say anything to ease the sorrow. My heart goes out to all of you. When im sad and thinking about Debbie i just turn on my ipod and turn it to that EW&F song SEPTEMBER and i know shes right next to me dancing away. It helps me.
BOOGIE VALDERRAMA
August 26, 2009
MY HEART IS BROKEN MY LITTLE SISTER IS GONE BUT I KNOW SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE WITH MY POP AND MY COUSINS.I WILL NEVER GET OVER THIS BECAUSE SHE WAS A ANGEL.SHE DID NOT DESERVE THIS IT SHOW WHAT KIND OF PERSON SHE WAS WHEN ALL THE PEOPLE SHOW UP AT HER CELEBRATION,ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS I AM THE BABY OF THE FAMILY NOW AND IT SUCKS.I LOVE HER SO MUCH AND NOW I MISS HER SO MUCH.
Janette Dodson-Howerton
August 23, 2009
Dukie, Danene and all the Valderama Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the lose of Debbie. She was so strong and courageous. Candi told me about this as we got on the plane for Alaska, which is why this is so late. You are a wonderful family and I know you know how much we love you. Your lose is our lose. She is in a better place now. I know saying that means nothing at this time but I truly believe we will see all our love ones soon. Won't that be a party! I pray God will give you peace. We love you all.
Theresa Olande-Rivie
August 23, 2009
What a class act Debbie's memorial service was; it was as candid and true
to Debbie as she was to herself. May
the family find strength and healing
and the ultimate peace that Debbie now
has. My heartfelt sorrow for your loss. (USPS)
Monica Lopez
August 21, 2009
Vieja,
Wow. You have "72" entries on your GuestBook! See, you had Friends!
Just missing you so much right now. You touched so many lives and were so very special. I am very grateful that I was able to spend some "quality" time with you during your last couple months.
Rest in Peace now. Please watch over us.
Larry Tulio
August 20, 2009
To Debbie's family,
What a beautiful celebration of her life it was, a day I will always remember. The raw emotions present that day were very genuine.
Debbie loved you guys so much. She always put her family before anything else. I am 100% positive that if she was givin the choice of 51 years of life with her family or 100 years without she would choose the shorter time with family. She lived a full life and touch the lives of so many.
We all share the job of being the curator of the Museum of Debbie's Life. Her memory will live on with us as we retell her stories over and over again.
I appreciate all the love and kindness you gave to Marcy and I during the celebration. Your family exudes class and I will forever be proud to be considered a part of it.
Yolanda Leyva
August 19, 2009
To the Valderrama/Portillo Families,
Our sincere condolences at the loss of beautiful Debbie. I have prayed for her daily since she became ill and will continue to pray for her and the families. Know she is resting in peace. From my own personal loss of my son, I know the pain and sense of loss you feel. It won't go away but somehow you find comfort in knowing she is resting in the heavens above with all of the angels and all of her loved ones who preceded her in death, especially her father. I am SO sorry we missed the services. We were, and continue to be in Washington DC taking care of Richard's daughter who had surgery. I heard it was beautiful....a true testimony of dear Debbie. Love and Prayers...Yolanda and Richard Leyva
Carmel Valderrama
August 18, 2009
Aunt Vieja
I wanna thank you 4 everything you have done 4 me and my children through out our lives.We will truley miss you. I still can't believe your gone. you fought hard till the end aunt Vieja and I admire your strength and your love 4 your family.I only wish I could be half the woman you were.I was with you the last 3 weeks of your life non stop and it was very hard to see what you went thru and they say thats what family is supposed to do..But I choose to be there cause I love you .. and I have no regrets. give grandpa a kiss from us and rest in peace now aunt Vieja. I love you and you will ALWAYS live in my heart 4ever.
Porky & George Baca
August 18, 2009
We are truely going to miss you and cannot believe that you are gone from our lives, but we know that you are now in a better place and are no longer in discomfort & pain. We still can't believe that you are gone and we love you so much. Thank you Vieja for everything that you have done for my family. Give " POP's" a hug and tell him that mom is doing good and rest in peace. Love you, Porky & George.
Marcy Tulio
August 18, 2009
My heart goes out to your family. Attending Debbie’s memorial will be an occasion that I will never forget. I didn’t know Debbie personally, but she will always be a part of my life. At the memorial, I got to know Debbie and understand the meaningful connections she had with people in my life.
You have a wonderful family that shines with love and is full of life. May God be with you through these next few days/weeks/months and years. I lost two brothers (over 13 and 16 years ago) before they turned the age of 45 and it still brings me to tears because I miss them so much. May you find comfort in your family times together and know that you have done the best job in celebrating your baby sister’s life and the best job in being big brothers and sisters as you took care of her all this time.
She will always be in my thoughts now. Whenever I listen to an EWF song, I’ll think of her. Whenever, I hear “September”, I’ll think of her. Whenever I cheer for the Chargers, I’ll think of her. Whenever I dance the cha-cha, I’ll think of her. And, of course, if I ever see Junior Seau in person, I’ll remember to tell him he missed getting to meet his #1 fan.
By the support of people that showed up on Friday and also posted here, you can be assured that Debbie has made a positive impact on so many lives. She left this world knowing how blessed she was to have such an amazing family (& friends) and that she was loved by so many. Her spirit of laughter and passion will live on.
God Bless,
Gloria NIETO
August 17, 2009
I am going to miss my baby younger sister. I cannot believe she is gone but she is no longer in pain. Our family will not be the same without her. Thank you for being such a great sister.
YOUR OLDER SISTER GLORIA JEAN AKA SUHI
Luther Seay
August 17, 2009
My condolences to the Valderrama family. Carmel, thanks for keeping me informed about my friend. And to Debbie, thank you for being a great friend through the years. It's been a blessing having you in my life. You will be extremely missed!
Love always....
Bud Lane
August 17, 2009
To the Valderrama family. My sincere condolences to all of you. I was lucky to have been freinds with Vieja from El Toyon, Granger and Sweetwater days. She was a true friend for most of my life and a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed.
Vivian Perez Pedrin "74
August 17, 2009
Vieja brought laughter to our lives,I clearly hear her voice, hey Rupert in her never changing voice, her last comment to me was "oh, look at my hair", we laughed, so recently I seen her at the NC reunion, my heart broke although it had been years,we did share lots of fun, memorable days in school. I was at a loss for words. Para la familia, you're never alone for she will be with you always.
August 15, 2009
Dear Valderrama Family,
We would like to express our deepest sorrow at the lost of your beautiful baby sister Debbie. We were so honored to be a part of her life and to proudly say "she is my cousin".
Through all the pain and suffering Debbie also felt warmth and comfort knowing that she was surrounded by so much love.
The true meaning of love and family was witnessed through out the entire time of Debbie's illness. It was so touching to see how all of her beautiful family "The Valderram's" gave her the security, love & protection she needed to the end. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers.
Love,
Pelon & Angie
Monkey Love
August 15, 2009
I will miss my little Debbie. Although most of the time, I only saw her at work in passing for a quick hello or joke, she made work fun. She always had a smile for me and was never too busy to help me when I needed it. Debbie really helped me out when I was first starting out at the post office. She was a great co-worker. I just wish I could have gotten to know her outside of the work place.
DONNA WILLIAMS
August 15, 2009
i AM WRITING THIS FOR MY FRIEND CLARA I KNOW WHEN SHE GETS WELL SHE IS GONNA' FEEL SO BAD ABOUT DEBBIE'S PASSING; WE TALKED OFTEN OF DEBRA; PKLEASE KNOW THAT CLARA'S THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
Jack Perdue
August 15, 2009
DEBBIE!!!!!! I was so bummed to hear of her illness and passing - I had such a crush on her in jr high - used to walk by her house hoping to see her...Such a cool chick. Saw her last at SuHi 25th reunion...Sending love out to ALL SuHi alums...God bless us all.
Jimmy Nieto
August 15, 2009
Sharing a household for 25 years, it's a long time considering your were my sister-in-law. We always allowed our selves our personal space, so we were able to savor our relationship. I thank god that you were part of my life and forever in my memories. Debbie you will be miss and until we see each other again, be in peace. And thank you, for always being nice to my grandkids they have fond memories you.
<3
Jimmy
John Metzler
August 15, 2009
To the Valderrama Family and Marvin,
You are so right about heaven as a wonderful and loving ANGEL now. Deb will be so missed in my and our lives. She was the light of me day and a GREAT friend and co-worker. I will miss her colorful words and expressions everyday. I can so my world just got a lot smaller with her not being here, but I am so blessed knowing and having her in my world. You will be so missed and I will take care of the house here at the post office for you. I love and miss you so very very much Deb. I am glad your pain is gone and you are in a great place. Rest in Peace my friend.
August 14, 2009
Our heart felt condolences go out to the Valderrama Family. I just want to thank you Debbie for always treating my kids with such love and kindness whenever they went to grandpa's house, you always made us feel very welcomed and part of your family. You will truly be missed. Enjoy HEAVEN.
Paul & Janette Davis Family
Barbara Caldwell
August 14, 2009
Dear Valderrama family,
Debra's service was lovely, we laughed and cried. I have felt so sad for your family. As I left Church I felt sad for myself. I did not have the privilege of knowing your beautiful little sister. The rememberances were touching and funny. I thought "Great things come in small packages". As a family the love and care you gave to Debra (and each other) was phenomenal. We will keep you in prayer and you are in our hearts.
Love and God Bless,
Barbara Caldwell and family
Christine Peters
August 14, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the the Valderrama and Portillo families. Debbie's warm greetings and contagious smile always made me and those around her feel very special. I was blessed to have had her in my life. I will forever be grateful and she will always be my roommate.
Sal Hamby
August 14, 2009
As a fairly new member to the family, my memories are few of Vieja. What I do know is that she took the time to come to me one time while I was sitting alone and she just told me how she just knew that we would have been close because of our age. And every time I saw her after that she would always make a point of making me feel welcome. I was born exactly one year and one day before her.
What I seen today at the memorial service is a true testament of who she is and how she lived her life. I went thinking that I got ripped off in not getting to grow up with her, but after the "Celebration" I felt that I got to see her in all of her glory.
To the Valderrama Family, I say you really are pillars in the "Portillo" clan. My heart and prayers are with you all.
Tony Cantu
August 14, 2009
Debbie made going to work effortless. I cannot thank the Valderrama family enough for bringing her into my world.I am sure going to miss her. Take care and God bless you all.
Ray Diaz
August 14, 2009
To Debra's family, our heartfelt condolences, all of you are in our prayers. Debra was an outstanding Godmother to my nephew Thomas Stanek and a true friend of our family and especially to my sister Paula Bigornia. This week the US Postal Service lost a treasure!!!
KATRINA BACA
August 14, 2009
AUNT DEBBIE LIFE IS GOING TO BE SO MUCH DIFFERENT WITHOUT YOU AROUND. YOU WERE SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON TO ME YOU GAVE ME EVERYTHING BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU GAVE ME WAS YOUR LOVE. I AM TRULY GOING TO BE SO LOST WITHOUT YOU. THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR ME YOUR BOO. I LOVE YOU
La Niece Rico Inga
August 14, 2009
Valderrama family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rich Vanderhyde
August 14, 2009
Though it has been many years since we worked together, I will always remember the spunky, feisty, funny, yet hard working person that Debbie was. She was an inspiration to all, and will be sorely missed.
August 14, 2009
Although I haven't seen Debbie in many years when I think back to our days at Granger and Sweetwater she is a part of my memories. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of happier times.
Lisa Caldwell, San Diego, California
Barbara (tucker) Ball
August 14, 2009
My prayers go out to the family for their loss. It's been many years since I seen her but she was a beautiful person. My prayers and much love.
Barbara (Tucker) Ball
San Diego
Terrie
August 14, 2009
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I trust the happy memories your family share will bring comfort to you today and in the many years to come.
alyssa terrado valderrama
August 14, 2009
Aunt Vieja was the best and you could'nt ask for more.From the gifts, the hugs, the love is great. I'll miss you so much Aunt Vieja! luv ya!
Mona Portillo-Saragosa
August 14, 2009
I thank God for the honor of having Debra as my Prima. She had a heart of gold, a smile that made you feel loved, a sparkle in her eyes that let you know how much she enjoyed life and everyone around her. Within her small beautiful frame was the heart of a lioness...she fought so hard and stayed brave for all of her family. She never put herself first. She will be missed by us all and will live forever in our memories.
Stay strong family. Luv to you all.
Mona
Andrea Serrano/Pugh
August 14, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss of our friend and loved one I will always remember Debbie in 7th grade and in high school always happy and full of life Andrea Serrano
Stacy Summers/Garces
August 14, 2009
So sad to hear of your great loss.She was so alive, fearless and like no other. I think of her often though I have not seen her in many years. Her smile as well as her "fiestiness" will forever be in my heart.
Judi
August 14, 2009
To The Valderrama Family, from the heart of my heart I feel your pain. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings,
Mark Musgrove
August 14, 2009
To the Valderrama Family,
Please accept the condolences of the Musgrove family on Debra's passing. Although it's been a number of years since I last saw her, I'm deeply saddened by Debbie's Illness and death. We will continue our prayers for the family & friends for a quick healing, and a lifetime of memories. God Bless You!
Linda Munoz
August 13, 2009
Vieja I haven't seen you in years but your memories are so vivid in my mind! You could light up a room when you walked in. Your smile, your laughter your crazy personality! You were a great friend to my sister Yoly Munoz. Yes, I was the little sister who was always Yoly's chaperone, so I got to have fun with all of you! You will be missed very much!
To your family, my warmest, heartfelt condolences. You were blessed to have such a great daughter, sister, cousin, and friend.
Becky Portillo
August 13, 2009
Vieja touched many lives with her good heart and her laugh was contagious. I am so very lucky to have had her in my life. I remember when we were kid's she spent the night with us so we could watch the Wizard of OZ in color for the first time. I shall cherish all my memories of her.
I will miss you cousin
Mayra Ramirez
August 13, 2009
To all of Vieja's family and friends, Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you all.
- The Tijuaneras across the street will never forget her.
-Mayra, Karina, Melissa, MariaLuisa & Roberto Cortez (Christina's Neighbors)
Diane "Puta" Blakely
August 13, 2009
Debbie(AKA Puta),
I am saddened by your passing. Your love and compassion for those in your life and around you was honorable.
Your laughter, smile, and "Good Morning Puta!" are just some of my favorite memories of you! I know you are in a better place now.....no pain and no sickness. You left this planet a better place and THAT is admirable. You will GREATLY be missed.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Valderrama family and Marvin.
GO CHARGERS!
Tommy
August 13, 2009
Everyone makes some friends in their life but not everyone is lucky enough to have a buddy. For the more than 25 years that I knew you, you were both to me. I'm going to miss you so much.
Rudy Nanquil
August 13, 2009
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Debbie was a friend, since our Su-Hi days and at the Post Office. I will miss her and never forget her smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindi (Nanquil) Bentz
August 13, 2009
My deepest and warmest condolences to the Valderrama Family. May the love and support of friends and family comfort you at this time and the days ahead. And, praying that your wonderful memories of joyful times together will help console your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers and may God Bless you.
Irene "Mendoza" McCauley
August 13, 2009
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE VALDERRAMA/PORTILLO FAMILIES. MAY YOUR MEMORIES AND CARING THOUGHTS COMFORT YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Tony & Blanca Armenta
August 13, 2009
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Debbie, you will be greatly missed. We will cherish the times we went to the EWF concerts together and the times we hung out. Tony, your compadre, will especially miss you.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Valderrama family and to Marvin Calderon.
Dely (Delphine) Zolezzi
August 13, 2009
Dear Family and Friends of Debbie,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Although, I didn't know Debbie well and probably last saw her in high school; I still wanted to extend my sympathies to you all. I know very well how sad and heavy your hearts must feel. May God be with you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dely Garcia Zolezzi
August 13, 2009
Vieja you were one of a kind! I will miss you so very much but will keep you alive in my memories that I will cherish forever.
Suhi, Dukie, Porky & Boogie, I join you with your Heavy Hearts today. She is no longer in pain.
Love to all the Valderrama's. Big Love to my cousin Vieja.
Monica
August 13, 2009
vieja thanks for always keepin it real cousin you were always cool with me and my familia even though were all a lil crazy i respected and loved you much for that.
Kathy Balsley
August 13, 2009
To debbie's family and her beloved Marvin, My condolences to all of you . Debbie was one in a million! I had the privilege of working with her for most of my 23 year career. She always made a dull day brighter, a bad day better, and had the respect of her peers. I will always remember the little corner of the office with photos of Marvin, her family and godson with a few of Junior Seau too. She had the special quality of lighting up a room wherever she went. Marvin and her family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Rod and Pat Regan
August 12, 2009
Then we who are alive,
Who are left, will be caught up
Together with them in the clouds to
Meet with the Lord in the air.
Thus we shall always
Be with the Lord.
Therefore, console one another with these words.
1 Thessalonians 4:16b-18
Bea, George and family...know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Michelle Miana
August 12, 2009
Debbie, so sad to hear of your passing.
You are truly admired and will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.
To the entire Valderrama family-
I wanted to share this poem:
"We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. Now all we have is memories, and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts."
Alma Sarmiento
August 12, 2009
On behalf of the Sweetwater High Alumni Association please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one who is also one of our own. Debbie was a true devil through and through who will now go and be with the angels. Our lamp grows dim at the thought of her passing but remember "where'er we may roam, in our hearts, SuHi Lives!"
Phyllis Carter
August 12, 2009
Heartfelt sympathies to the family of Debbie Valdarrama. I will treasue the memories of our younger days at the Midway P.O.( Don Lowery & Frank Nolan LSM Crew; Black Angus & El Torito Happy Hour) Rest in Peace.
DREW HERNANDEZ
August 12, 2009
To Ha-Ha the coolest cousin I will probably ever have. May you rest in peace now in heaven I want to thank you so much words cant even explain for everything you have done for me and all the great times that we had together I am going to miss you and i will never forget you. You know I love you and I know you are going to watch over me and the rest of the family
Eva Faiivae
August 12, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the Valderamma/Portillo families. Losing someone so special is very difficult. Take comfort in your memories. Treasure them and know Debbie lives on in all our hearts and memories. Her spirit lives on and will be with us always.
Peachie Youngdale
August 12, 2009
To Boogie and the rest of the Valderrama family. I'm so sorry about the lost of your baby sister, Debbie. My heart and prayers are with you all. I know Debbie was a beautiful person. I know that all of you showed her so much love through her illness. May God bless all of you at this time.
Alicia Gasca
August 12, 2009
My family and I would like to give you our condolences, as teenagers we all hung out together, Vieja was special, she always had a smile on her face. We are so sorry for your loss, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Gasca family
August 12, 2009
Debbie aka Vieja
remember the song from our senior year,
Let's Stay Together
Larry Cossio
Christina Gomez
August 12, 2009
Vieja (aka Ha-Ha) May you rest in peace now, thank for all the great memories in which I will cherish forever, you where one of a kind with a heart of gold.
"Keep your head to the sky" EWF
Love you always, see you at the crossroads.
Prima Chris
randy bondurant
August 12, 2009
god bless valderrama family and portillo family in this very sad time our hearts and prayers are with you aways debbie was a beautiful person who touched all our lives and though she has gone to be with our father now we will never forget her or the way she touched our lives making our journeys through life a better one!she is resting in peace now with god as she deserves there is no more pain for her now only peace!thanks for touching my life!
Yolanda Soliven
August 12, 2009
No one can fully understand what someone else is feeling, but I think it helps to know someone cares. We are praying to the One who does know how you feel (Jesus). He loves you and understands everything you're going through. "'Call unto Me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.'" Jeremiah 33:3 Your in our prayers
Love, Fee and Yolanda Soliven (Orosco)
Lupe Acosta
August 12, 2009
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Valderrama family. I am sure Debbie will be missed by everyone that knew and loved her. She fought a good fight and is at peace now. My prayers are with you.
August 12, 2009
Very sorry to hear about the death of
Debbie.
I worked 92102 with Debbie and
treasured her friendship.
Wioth deepest sympathy
Michael Jackson (retiree/2000)
Yolanda Kenniston-Alvarez
August 12, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to the Valderrama/Portillo family in your time of sorrow. May your memories of Debra give you strength and the peace that comes from love shared; comfort you now and in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ronnie Tulio
August 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go to the Valderamma/Portillo families, and all the people who loved Debbie as I do.
I'll never forget meeting Deb in 7th grade homeroom! What a firecracker she was. The Tulio family was very lucky to have her around us so much as teenagers!
Lety Arias (Munoz)
August 12, 2009
Debbie,
Its a big loss for those who where close to you. My deepest sympathy.I am an old SUHI, alumi, Yoly's sister. Remember you well. You were crazy and fun. God Bless you & your family, rest in peace.
Lety Arias (Munoz)
Derrill Doty
August 12, 2009
My sympathies to the Valderama Family in this time of sadness. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn the passing of your sister.
Ronnie Tulio
August 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Portillo/Valderrama families and all who loved Debbie as I did.
I met her in 7th grade homeroom at Granger - what a spark she was, a loyal friend to the end she was! I loved her like a sister, the Tulio family will miss her.
joe bernal
August 12, 2009
On July 31 of this year, I, too, lost my sister Meg.
My heart goes out to all the family, and relatives of Vieja. I will always remember her.
I always find it hard to "celebrate" a life of a loved one, when the person is no longer there to celebrate with.
Celebrate life while we are living. Share love, kindness, and compassion, because it is contagious, and we are all here on this earth on borrowed time. Cherish the time with friends and family, because that is really all we have.
Debbie was loved by many, and will be missed by many.
Lee Brown
August 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Valderrama/Portillo families.
Stephen Strahan
August 12, 2009
This is a terrible lost for Debra's family. The Valderrama family are all great people and a pillar of the National City community. My heart is saddened by another lose to all of our life's.
liz chapman
August 12, 2009
Words are hard to come by during a time like this. My sincere condolences to all of debbie's family.
I will always remember Debbie's smile and laughter as will most of her classmates from SUHI!!
We will all be together one day! Keep the faith my friends.
Hector Baca
August 12, 2009
Debra will be missed at the US Postal Service. Our prayers and thoughts to her family.
Alex E. Contreras
August 12, 2009
To the Valderrama/Portillo Family. My condolences and deepest sympathy on the loss of your daughter, sister, aunt, niece and cousin. May you have comfort in your fond memories of her.
jaime lopez
August 12, 2009
My heartfelt condolences to vieja's family. She was always nice to me and my sons and I never heard her say anything bad about anyone. I will remember her laugh, wit and smile. There will always be a special place in my heart for her. I hope with time you will find comfort. This world is not our home.
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