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Lynda Willems
October 28, 2007
Collin and I remember KatKat from Western Baptist. I am so sorry for your loss. Grief is such a hard thing. Everyone grieves differently, have patience with each other. My brother died suddenly almost a year ago. Some days I can laugh at memories some days I cry, some days I'm angry. Take your time, don't let anyone tell you it's time to be done, or you're not doing it right. We're praying for you, and thinking of you.
Bonnie Tegenkamp
October 27, 2007
To Mary's mom and sister:
I feel so bad for Mary, as I am a bus driver. My prayers are with you all.
Lorraine Taylor
October 25, 2007
Gen & Julia,
Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am for you both for the loss of your daughter & big sister. Your precious little girl was taken way too soon.
Time will heal the hurt, but you will always have her memories in your heart.
Your little angle will always be watching over you & one day you will be together again.
Stay strong.
Phyllis Kimpton
October 24, 2007
To Genevieve and Family,
My prayers and thougths are with you during this difficult time. May the memories of your beautiful daughter bring you peace.
Phyllis Kimpton
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Connie Schmidt
October 24, 2007
My prayers are with you and your family, Genevieve during this tragic loss of your daughter.
Megan Sargent
October 24, 2007
Gen, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
A Mom that cares
October 24, 2007
To The Family,
I was just at your daughters service, to see you there with your other daughter was so sad although you showed great strength, I know you will read this one day, be proud of your beautiful daughter as she has touched the hearts of so many Calgarians that are all praying for you.
God Bless You!
Kimberly McCorkell
October 24, 2007
People you have never met and will never know have broken hearts for you and your family. I can't begin to imagine your pain but I do hope and pray for your hearts to be healed and rejoice knowing that Mary is held in the arms of angels today. ~from a fellow Calgarian
Ashley Crothers
October 24, 2007
Genevieve I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. My heart goes out to you and your family. Stay strong.
Megan Erickson
October 24, 2007
Gen, Julia, and family:
Kathelynn was not only an angel to those whose lives that she enriched, but now she is an angel to the entire Heavens. You are all in my prayers and much love in your time of sorrow.
John, Elaine & Family Gabel
October 23, 2007
Words are hard to find at a time like this. Please know that you are not alone and we are all praying for you and your family. With Deepest Sympathy. God Bless you.
Terri & Mark Krause
October 23, 2007
To Mary's family,
We did not know you or her yet we know someone who attended school with her that it affected very much. The loss of a child is always great and we pray for you and your family. We do not know God's purpose but can only pray that such an angel who was here but a brief time will touch many in the future. Our daughter is 9 also and I cannot immagine the loss you are feeling now but know that we will pray for you and she is now your angel in heaven. We pray that God sends His angels to comfort you and yours. God bless and be with you all.
Marie LeBlanc (Boss)
October 23, 2007
Gen. Our family mourns for you and Julia. What a terrible loss of such a beautiful little girl. You are in our hearts and our prayers. May you be comforted in knowing that your precious little one is with God and watching over you. God Bless.
Mandy Stubbs
October 23, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I wish you to just remember that though Kaitlynn's life was short it wasn't small. She made a real mark on this world, and now has decided to return home. I hope that it brings you a little peace to know that when your journey is done, Kaitlynn will be the first in line to greet you with her great big hugs!
Dawn Karpenchuk
October 23, 2007
We just want to express our great sympathy for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anna Marie Nielsen
October 23, 2007
Dear Genevieve and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your little Angel. Know you are in my thoughts and prayer.
Love
Heather Loughran
October 23, 2007
May the love and strength of family and friends offer you comfort at this time
A Third Academy Student and His Mom
Sandra & Alex Mastrovito-Kooiman
October 23, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ryan Tasker
October 23, 2007
While I did not really know Kathelynn I knew you her family. I wish to express my deepest sympathies to you in light of this tragic accident. My prayers are with you. 1 Peter 1:4
Ryan
Brandie Knight
October 23, 2007
Please accept my deepest symphathy. I have many wonderful memories of Kathelynn and feel blessed with the opportunity of sharing her grade one school year, I am so proud of her!!! I will always remember her contagious laughter and beautiful smile. She will forever be in my heart.
October 23, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. As a parent my heart aches for you. Have peace knowing your little angel is with God know.
A Stranger
Cecile Geronimo
October 23, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy
to the family of Mary.
I wish your family strength
and comfort
at this sad time.
Erlinda Reyes
October 23, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Cherry Castillo
October 23, 2007
My sincere condolences. I'm sorry for your loss and I pray that you and your family will get through this...may God Bless your little daughter and your family.
Michelle
October 23, 2007
From my family to yours, we wish you all the best in such a time of sorrow. Your daughter's tragic death has touched the entire city. I weep for you and your other daughter. All of Calgary's arms are wrapped around you in your time of need.
Leanne
October 23, 2007
This terrible tragedy has hit my heart deeply. I can not imagine losing such a precious life. My daughter and I have prayed for you and your family. Our deepest symapthy to all of you. There is a precious angel looking over all of us now, her beautiful smile will be remembered. Although we never knew this precious girl, she has touched our family.
Grace & Matthew Peachman
October 23, 2007
Kathelynn was a very special little girl and we were shocked and saddened to hear of this accident. We remember often with fondness, the times we spent with your family. The Lord promises to give grace for each day as we have need. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers-that God will comfort and uphold you.
Carol Sitter
October 23, 2007
As a mother of 3 grown children, my heart is truly broken for the pain you must feel. I pray that God will bring you and your family his peace in the days ahead. What you are going through is every parents worst nightmare. I have lost 2 loved ones this year, and everyday live the sadness. Please acceptmy deepest sympathy.
herson and fely macoy
October 23, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Doris Trahan
October 23, 2007
My deepest sympathy to your family in your loss. May it bring peace in your heart knowing that God has a special purpose for Mary.
Matthew Borras
October 22, 2007
my prayers are with you, and your family...
God bless.
Jo-Ann
October 22, 2007
From one parent to another - I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Amelia I. Mulligan
October 22, 2007
Goodnight little sweetie. You will be in good hand forever.
Fellow Calgarians
October 22, 2007
My children and I prayed for you and your family the night of the accident. Many tears were shed for a beautiful little girl that we never even knew and her family left without her.
You are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
debbie kingshott
October 22, 2007
The loss of a child has to be the hardest thing in the world,I could not even imagine losing one of my children,Iam so very sorry for your loss,When I saw her picture I thought what a beautiful angel she will make,Please take care and know that mary is looking down on you,And take comfort in knowing that people do care.
October 22, 2007
My heart ached when the accident was on the news and as a parent of young children I can not imagine what you are all going through just know that Mary now is the brightest star in the sky and the most precious angel in heaven. May God guide you through the days ahead and give you strength and may Mary's memories comfort your broken heart!
Sherry
October 22, 2007
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Kathelynn was such a sweet girl. For Julia to lose her big sister and for you to lose your precious girl my heart just aches. May she rest in peace and always be in your hearts and your memories forever.
a mom
October 22, 2007
Being a mom myself, my heart goes out to you and your family. May God bless at this time.
julie melo
October 22, 2007
I am so so sorry to hear of little Kathlynn's passing! She was in the same class as my son before switching schools and I remember her sweet smile. I believe she is with God and now our children will have a special guardian up in Heaven. I am sorry for your loss.
God bless all of you.
Krista Embertson
October 22, 2007
To the family of Mary, I wish you comfort. Please accept our condolences, Our family will keep you in our prayers. We are strangers in life but family in our hearts.
Beauchemin Family
October 22, 2007
Genevieve, our hearts ache for you, Julia, Kathelynn's extended family and friends. What a beautiful, precious sweetheart Kathelynn was! An innocent soul taken way too soon. We are unknown to your family, but we are grieving along with you. May you feel comfort in celebrating Kathelynn's life in the presence of those who share your loss. Treasure the wonderful memories you have of her and find ways to keep her in your life in mind and spirit. She is soaring among angels. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers for some time to come.
To her sister, Julia, we hope you will make a complete physical recovery. We pray that time and faith will help you heal your emotional wounds.
God bless,
A Loving Parent
October 22, 2007
My heart goes to little Mary and her family. From my family to yours, please accept our deepest condolences...when I heard of the tragic accident, especially when it involves little ones,...my heart just sank. And now to see Mary's beautiful picture, it brought me to tears. God Bless you little one, and your family.
Jackie Wiltse
October 22, 2007
Kathelynn and my son were the best of friends prior to changing schools. Our house is full of pictures of the two of them from the years. I, as well, had many precious moments with Kathelynn on school outings as they always paired up.
She is sweet, beautiful and was a true angel on this earth. I am devastated over your loss, and all who love her like we do.
Now she is an angel in heaven. And the most becautiful one at that.
We will miss her dearly.
Kaitlyn Kramer
October 22, 2007
I never met Mary but I knew her mother and this is a sad day to know that she and her sister have lost someone so special. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Nory Cayago
October 22, 2007
I can't imagine how much pain the family are going through at this moment. Our heartfelt symphaty to the family and may the guidance of the Lord Jesus be with you always.
A Parent
October 22, 2007
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of this precious little angel. May you find strenght from God at this very difficult time.
With hearfelt sympathy
Danielle R
October 22, 2007
We have never met you or your family. But we send our love and strength to help carry you through this time of unimaginable loss. There are no words of comfort for you at this time, just know that there are so many that shed tears for you and for the loss of your child.
The Hanson Family
October 22, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful little girl. May her memory and spirit live on within your hearts.
Pastor Miriam Mollering
October 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. As you go through this deep valley may the God of all comfort wrap His arms of love around you. Psalm 28
Aileen Pili
October 22, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Deborah Ollenberger
October 22, 2007
Even though we don't know you, as parents we were saddened to tears when we heard about the loss of your little Angel. She is now in the arms of Jesus. Our prayers are with you all. The Ollenberger Family
Deborah Talbert
October 22, 2007
May our compassionate and sympathetic Heavenly Father comfort and sustain you during this time of grief and loss. We love you dearly and are praying for you at this difficult time.
Sharon Foy
October 22, 2007
To the Family of Mary Occena:
Even though you do not know me, I was saddened to read of dear Mary's death in the tragic bus accident.
Having experienced a tragic incident myself, I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for all of you; that you would receive His comfort, peace, and compassion through this time. I am also praying that one day, you would be able to comfort others in their time of need. I don't know "why" some things happen, but I do know that God is there when they happen and that He loves us more than we can understand and that He is good. He has promised to be there with us. He does not say we will not have troubles, but He does promise that He will walk through those times with us. Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Margo Millar
October 22, 2007
I remember the Hitman game I attended. Kathelynn and Julia were sitting behind me. So cute and excited to be at the game. Julia was chanting "go Flames go" and Kathelynn leaned over and said "it's a Hitman's game!" Cracked me up.
Amy Adamowicz
October 22, 2007
We're so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
Condolences to the family.
A Stranger
October 22, 2007
Goodbye Little Angel
October 22, 2007
To Mary's family-I cannot imagine the pain you are experiencing after having suffered such a tremendous loss. Although I did not know Mary or your family, as a parent I wanted to pass on my condolences and hope that your many treasured memories of this precious little girl help you through this most difficult time.
Kim Collins
October 22, 2007
My hearetfelt symptathy to the loss of your daughter. She was a beautiful and loving little girl. May God welcome her with open arms.
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