Erlana Kara Rutherford

Erlana Kara Rutherford

Erlana Rutherford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 26, 2018.
Erlana Kara Rutherford, left this world on August 18, 2018. She fought the toughest battle any of us could ever imagine, a battle within herself to try and find peace daily through the constant judgements and critisim faced. She made sure to love and create warmth with her family and her friends. She wanted life to accept her for EXACTLY who she was, feeling like life was never going to except her she lost her battle with this harsh world. If she wanted any last words they would be to the ones who wronged her or left her behind, she never meant to hurt you. To the ones she lost contact with, it wasnt you she just couldnt deal with feeling like she had let you down. To the ones she touched daily and loved her without any judgements, she would like to tell you Thank You! She never wanted to feel the way she felt but she did and no matter how much we werent able to help her change the way she thought it was there, it was present and it was real. She lived in chaos daily and was able to live through it and fight it daily...until the day she just felt she couldnt do it. Erlana is survived by her loving Girlfriend/Life Partner, Leah Crystal. Leahs family "Mom and Dad" Michelle and Tim, her Uncle Bunk, Loving Brother and Sister in law - John and Julie and their kids she made her own neice and nephews - Timmy, Bobby and Claire, and her Sister and Brother in law Sarah and Greg and her loving neice Emily and Christian James. Her wonderful and loving friends from UPS, HSSV, and SPCA, and All of her amazing Childhood friends that always had her back when she needed it the most and took care of a little girl that just needed to feel loved, for that She was always grateful to all of you that remained her friend through all these years.

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December 1, 2024

Jonathan Fischer posted to the memorial.

September 4, 2022

Marie Sequeira posted to the memorial.

October 20, 2020

Temmet Oliver posted to the memorial.

Jonathan Fischer

December 1, 2024

Erlana is one of the most special people you'll ever meet. She would do anything for you and be there for you if you need someone to talk to you. She seemed to care for more family friends than yourself at times part of the sacrifice of her life. She's always in my thoughts and prayers. We've definitely lost one of the greatest people you ever meet in life. She is sorely missed and it still hurts to this day knowing we can't see a smile and just very genuine person. Love you girl

Marie Sequeira

September 4, 2022

I remember Erlana as a kind and gentle soul who was a champion for animals. She had a wonderful smile. She lives in the memory of the people that she touched. I miss you.

Temmet Oliver

October 20, 2020

I'm so sorry my dear friend for loosing touch with you. You were an amazing woman and joy to be around. I asked about you tonight and was devastated to hear you were gone. I will always remember you and miss you. I will cherish the time we spent working closely together for World Wide. It was a joy to see you so happy during. I'm truly going to miss you my friend.

Temmet Oliver

October 20, 2020

She was an amazing women. I will truely miss her. We worked together at UPS and became friends outside of work on a business venture together where she was so happy all the time. She made everyone around her happy and always willing to help anyone anytime.

Jan Wigdahl

February 16, 2019

I am heartbroken. Please forgive me, Erlana, for not contacting you and keeping in touch more than I did. I hope you are at peace now, and with your dad and mom. Love, Jan Wigdahl

Danielle Cardoza

October 18, 2018

My dear cousin Erlana it saddens me to hear that your life is no longer here with us. Cousin I miss and love you very much. You were and are a beautiful person inside and out. I will always love and miss you so very much. Love always your cousin Danielle D. Cardoza

Enoedis Quintana

August 30, 2018

Rip my dear Sister I will love you forever and ever you will always be on my mind my truly and special friend thank you for on my life miss you sincerely love ❤ from your cuban brother

Ill always wait for you by the ocean...

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

Leah Burns

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Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

Merry Christmas

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

Mommy and her co pilots!

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

She brought beauty everywhere she went

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

I loved to hear her play music... she felt so free

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

There will forever be two coffee cups one for you and one for me

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

My beautiful queen

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

There was a freedom we felt near the beautiful ocean

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

She wrote our love in the sand...

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

My anchor in this world ... Erlana

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

Mama Lana and her boys

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

Mani pedi time for my lady!

Leah Burns

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Leah Burns

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Leah Burns

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Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

Beach day with my girl

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

Me and my girl!!

Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

Erlana and her boys...

Leah Burns

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Leah Burns

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Leah Burns

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Leah Burns

August 30, 2018

I wanted to share some photos of this beautiful angel... you can see how she brightened the world wherever she went... and brightened my life everyday! ❤ I love you with all my heart baby girl! Shine bright my star... and Know that one day we will be together again... you are my destiny no matter where you may be...

Leah Burns

August 25, 2018

Erlana Kara Rutherford was an amazing young woman, that always demonstrated a kind of love towards people that many wouldnt even care to show. She made life more exciting, and more adventurous to many. The love she had for friends and family was unprecedented even when undeserved at times. We had so many plans for our future and so many wonderful memories that we shared together. We never once saw faults in our love and always worked towards making our love a one that no one could ever break. When you think of Erlana I hope it brings you laughter, a huge smile, and probably tears knowing her beauty will never grace us again in the present. I believe that she will always walk beside us in her way, through music and acts of kindness you demonstrate. She will never be gone from our hearts, she will live in forever! I love you my precious love and miss you every single moment Im awake. I hope you can find peace in your mothers loving arms! You will always be my angel! We love you and send you peace and comfort...

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December 1, 2024

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