Vanessa Usak Obituary
USAK Vanessa Nadine October 9, 1984 - July 19, 2008 Vanessa - the most beautiful girl on earth! A voice like an angel, she loved to sing. Dancing was her passion. She loved her precious baby "Bella" and her family and friends. Suddenly her world ended on July 19th, 2008 at 3:15am in a tragic car accident. Just a day before her brother's birthday she went home to be with Jesus. Vanessa often prayed and loved the lord. Witness'say she looked like a porcelain doll, so beautiful with her hair and shimmering green dress on. Vanessa was happy, kind and strong-willed. Always seemed like an angel, now we have it confirmed. Vanessa would like everyone to go out and have the time of their life and live their lives to the fullest! In honor of her, instead of grieving her death, we're going to celebrate her life! Vanessa leaves behind many loved ones, Usak and Tolmazoff relatives, her mom Diana (who can not stop crying and can't live without her Vanessa), sister Candice (strong and organized), brother Cody (who's strength is holding us up), brother Drew (who's missing her deeply), sister Mackenzie (who will never forget her big sister), God-sister Alicia (gentle and helpful sister from Jesus), Dad Andy, grandma Irma, uncles Mike, Paul and Otto; and cousin Darien; Aunty Arlene and many other Aunts and Uncles whom are all helping and we could not have gotten through this without their help. Vanessa we know this was not your fault honey, go in peace. Now you're with Jesus. See you soon and keep smiling, that beautiful Usak smile. For all who knew Vanessa there will be a viewing at 10:00am, Thursday, July 24, 2008 from the chapel at Valley View Funeral Home, 14644 72nd Ave, Surrey, BC; to be followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00am. Those wishing to do so may make donations in Vanessa's name at CIBC Bank.
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February 16, 2013
Vanessa,
your name has been cleared as not causing the accident that took your life. The man that killed you is in jail now. We all came to court today to show our love for you. Lots of people came honey, all your friends and relatives. We have NOT forgotten about you and we never will. Your life did matter and you are with us EACH morning we wake up until we sleep, then in our dreams.
Dean and Theresa Stone
February 15, 2013
This is an incredible reflection of how bright your light shone. I knew your parents when we were younger. Rest in Peace dear Angel
corey buchanan
January 27, 2013
Wow its been along time I've been away. I was jus looking you up to catch up and then i seen this so sad I never got to make it Rip hun xo
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Jacquie
October 11, 2012
I was thinking about you yesterday.
Melissa Scott
October 10, 2012
Happy birthday Vanessa. I know their are a lot of people that miss you and a lot of people that think of you everyday. I want you to know that Ash has NEVER forgot you and she never will. Her meeting you changed her life forever. Her memories of you is what keeps her going now. She miss's you so much. One day you guys will meet again, but till then I want you to know the she HASN'T & WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. You two will always have 5:25 TALK TIME and no one can ever take that from you.
Melissa Scott
October 10, 2012
Happy birthday Vanessa. I know their are a lot of people that miss you and a lot of people that think about you all the time. I want you to know that Ash has NEVER forgotten you and NEVER WILL. Her meeting you changed her life forever. Her memories of you is what keeps her going now. She miss's you SO MUCH. One day you two will meet again, but till then I want you to know that she HASN'T & WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. You two will always have 5:25 TALK TIME & no one can ever take that from you.
Kelly McGrath
May 31, 2012
Your baby sister is getting a tattoo of your birthdate today. Not a day goes by that we don't think about you. xoxo
Robyn
July 27, 2010
Vanessa,
I still think of you every single day, your even in my dreams. It is important for me to never ever forget you, and you have nothing to worry about because I never will. I miss the days we took the time to hang out, our weekly gatherings, sometimes 3 times a week!! I cherish those memories and always reminsce. We will meet again, you may have to wait awhile but be patient. You always were. In the meantime, Im going to keep smiling and think of you. I know you're looking down on us, while Im looking up to you.
Love you always xoxoxoxo
your unrelated sister,
Jacquie
July 20, 2010
I thought of you today.
thank you for always including me in your exciting days and decisions. thank you for loving me loving me soooooo much. mom. xoxox
July 18, 2010
pretty little yellow hair,
there will be no day in today. the police said you would have made it home that night. the drunk driver is still driving today.
Andrea L Punt
June 2, 2010
Hi Sweetie.....Im really thinkning about you today and I think alot of it is just thinking that this long vacation your on is not coming to an end.....I really do miss you and if I could go back in time I would, you were part of my life and and I loved that fact that you were my friend and great friend at that it's been 2 years almost and it hasn't even sunken in for me I don't think it ever will, you were and my guess is still are an amazing person and stood out like a bright light you are beautiful stong and self motivated and I love you so much we all miss you deeply and I know in time we will all meet up again ill see you soon hunny your always going to be on my mind atleast a couple times a day...love ya little miss
mackenzie usak
November 17, 2009
vanz , i miss you like crazy ! i really do wonder if you lead my mom in too check on me ,that one night .. happy be-lated birthday ! been a year, i cant believe your gone .. and i wont believe it .
kelly mcgrath
October 9, 2009
happy birthday nessa,
we all miss you like crazy and i appreciate you watching out for your baby sister.
xoxoxo
andrea punt
December 27, 2008
vanessa i miss you alot its been over 5 months now its hard to beleve i love you missy you are missed so very much
Candice Usak
October 23, 2008
Vanessa, This is the hardest times of my life i feel alone with out you.... i miss you
Talia Fuchtler
October 9, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLIN'! I miss you so much and I wish you were here on this day. Party hard up there and then on Saturday come and party hard with us to celebrate your day... I know you wouldn't miss it for the world! I love you girl. See you later! XOXOXOXO
Kristel Halliday
September 18, 2008
Vanessa, I don't even know what to say. I haven't talked to you in so long... then the other day I found an album full of picture of us from one summer, years ago... It got me thinking about you, and it wasn't until I went to write you on facebook last night that I even learned about this tragic event. I'm sorry I waited so long to re-connect, too long.
I am thankful despite this, to be able to take comfort in the fact that you lived your life to the fullest, and truly 'lived' more in your short 23 years than most people do in their whole lives. I'll forever think back fondly on the wonderful friendship we shared.
Mackenzie Usak
August 22, 2008
I still cant believe in what has happened. You were a great sister to me, Candice, Drew, Cody. Everyone you were great too. I miss you so much. I still remember when you made me were to pink lip gloss because i wasn't :"girly enough". I love you sis. Miss you very much, but i know your in a place called heaven and it is very beautiful up there! Miss ya. xox
J J
August 21, 2008
Vanessa, you were a loving daughter to a wonderful mom and you were respected by all. Your mother will always be proud of you, and for good reason. I was fortunate to have met you about six years ago and always new you were someone special. You will be missed dearly by everyone who was lucky enough to have met you. Rest in peace knowing that there will always be someone looking out for your mom. You will be forever remembered.
Amanda Gauche
August 20, 2008
Vanessa I dont know what to say.. I still miss you like crazy and think about you everyday. I miss the wacky things we did together always having fun no matter where we were. Some days are better then others but i am staying strong for candice. Don't worry I am watching her for ya. There isnt much more to say except that i will see you on the flip side chicky and lady we will have a lot of catching up to do. Love your inner beauty and miss your smiles. Love ya babe. Later :)
Talia Fuchtler
August 17, 2008
Vanessa - Almost a month has passed and I'm still thinking about you. I will miss you always and I will never forget you. Mom, Dad and I will keep your memory alive by always talking about the good times from the past 15 years. My grampa (Opa) who loved you like his own grandchild and my sister (Dana) are up there in Heaven with you so party hard together and save me a place to join you when my time comes. I told your Mom, Candice and Cody that I'm here for them if they need me and you know I mean it! I LOVE YOU! See you again darlin'!
Niko K
August 17, 2008
Thank you Diana for giving me the opportunity of meeting your beloved daughter!... She will be dearly missed.
Debi Usak
August 10, 2008
I wish there was more time to make more wonderful and happy moments, for I didn't know you as well as I should have. But what memories I do have I will keep forever. I will always remember last christmas when we painted our nails together. I had a lot of fun with you and those are the times I will keep forever. But I will always wish we had the time to make more happy memories. To have gotten to know you the way I should have. I am so speachless and it took so long to try and come up with what to say. The last thing I could have thought. Be in forever happiness with the people we love who are nolonger with us. You will be the most beautiful and wonderful angel in the kingdom of heaven.
With love, Auntie Debi.
Roseanne Parsons
July 29, 2008
Dearest Vanessa,
I miss you Sweetie Pie. I remain touched by your Angelic presence and your depth of understanding of others. Right or wrong you saw the good in everyone.The listener, the helper,never speaking negatively of people ,not the judge but the saving Grace. Forgiving and forgetting no matter what, you'd always dig down deep and find the way. You were busy in your life accomplishing important things like pulling us all together to live in peace and harmony whether blood related or not, we were all in as far as Vanessa,s spirit knew. Your efforts will not be forgotten. We will be kind to one another and make time..for the sunshine, stopping to smell the roses. There truly are Angels among us, I now know that first hand because of you.
I like to remember you flitting up the stairs saying,"I'm so excited!" as your life would bring you the desires of your heart. Your happiness would overflow to all of us around you. I smile to myself even still and picture that you could have had wings but we just didn't see them. You moved so softly among us as if your feet were not touching the ground. The Dancer , the Angel flying happily about. The way you looked, the softness of your voice, the way you moved, Thank you for coming,Vanessa and thank you God for her loving spirit bringing precious lessons to help guide our way, but most of all the faith we need to reach heaven, for as we reach for her, there you are God holding her safely in Your arms.
Until we meet again,
Roseanne
candice usak
July 29, 2008
Vanessa its hard for me to find the words because i dont think your gone.... I dont want you to be gone and you cant be gone . You were just here with us and you never said goodbye i told you i'll call you right back and i never did. I wish I was there with you anywhere it is but i have cody to live for now and bella misses you so much im going to take so good care of your little princess for you . But most of all I miss you and its only been a week i dont know what to do without you you were the best sister anyone could ask for... love you soooo much and see you in heaven i need to see you again..o.k. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Andras Atilla (Dad) Usak
July 29, 2008
Our little pumpkin, although you weighed only 1oo lbs,I'm sure 99% was heart.There is absolutely nothing that could change the pride and the inner happiness you always made me feel.Why do you think I walked around grinning ear to ear near you and your brothers and sisters Rosey & I will love you always. Knowing we will all be seeing you again gets us through our lessons here so don't worry for us.You've been a good teacher and daughter !Eternal love Roseanne & Dad
mom usak
July 28, 2008
..vanessa' MOM LOVES YOU AND I CAN'T STOP WANTING YOU.
thank you baby for having so much fun with me over the last 23 years. Thank you for loving me and your brothers and sisters all family and friends the great way that you did. Honey thank God that i took millions of pics of you and many videos of you and candice and cody over the years. Thank God you believed in Jesus and Heaven.I won't say goodbye honey' we always just said 'later'....i can't wait to see you again!.....there will be no more tears in heaven...no more sorrow and undescribable pain....remember when you steffenie and karime won second place at the pne talent show you started off the dance routine singing your solo "somewhere over the rainbow"?...
July 25, 2008
Vanessa
V - Vivacious Vanessa
A - Aminated (always made everyone smile and laugh with your expressions)
N - Nessa (all the young kids that adored you, and could never say your name...you'll always be our Nessa)
E - Eternal (you will live in our hearts forever)
S - Sincere, Sophisticated
S - Silly
A - Adorable, Admirable and Appreciated by all who had the fortune of knowing you.
You wanted to be a part of everyone's lives...your dad & Roseanne, telling me how Roseanne and you were each others counsellors, the good times when you lived with dad, Me & Mackenzie, checking up on what sites your lil' sissy was on with the internet, always wanting to know what Drew was up to, the unbreakable bond you had with Candice and Cody, you mentioned everyone last I saw you...Ashley (how sweet she is), your mom & her boyfriend (you just wanted her to be happy), you spoke about Vegas and all the fun - you wanted me to meet Cody's love...and you are right - very beautiful inside and out...Kyle never stopped making you laugh (he gave you his shoes in Vegas when your feet were sore). You loved everyone and everyone loved you.
Constance Maass
July 25, 2008
Vanessa you are a bright star in the sky now. I will miss your smile. I will watch out for matt he is sad. You have so many friend that cared about u. i wish i got to know u better. I am just happy that i met u. I will see u in heaven. Miss u lots
Sunni West-Kerr
July 24, 2008
Vanessa, your service truly was a celebration of your life. I promise to check in on your wonderful mom, Diana, over the next year. Although, I did not know you well, your service was amazing, and full of people who loved you greatly. Now that you are an angel, you must be so busy watching over the many people who you love. Rest in peace. God bless.
catherine Tolmazoff
July 24, 2008
RIP Vanessa, Aunty will always remember you as a beautiful butterfly...a beautiful free spiritand dancing thru life. You are my BUTTERFLY and your cousin Brittanys bright SUNFLOWER!!! This is how we will remember you always and forever. We Love You! Aunty Cathy
Jacquie from CIBC
July 23, 2008
Vanessa, the golden haired girl....I will miss seeing your beautiful smile each time you came in the bank. I watched you grow over the years and am in such shock that I won't see you again. I know that God must have had other plans for you and that you will be forever watching over your family, especially your mother. I will think of you often and remember you always.
Talia Fuchtler
July 23, 2008
Vanessa I will cherish all the memories of growing up with you for the past 15 years. I'm going to miss you, I'll never forget you, I'll be thinking of you always! Save a place up there for me... til we see each other again.
Cory Morrison
July 23, 2008
Vanessa,
You have brought a ray of sunshine and hope into the life of each person that met or knew you. You will be deeply missed by many.
You will make a "Perfect Angel".
Keep up the good work.
Love Cory
Cory Morrison
July 23, 2008
Vanessa, you brought a ray of sunshine into the life of every person you met, including myself. You will be missed very much, and will always be remembered as the kind of person we all hope we could be more like.
You will make a great Angel.
Keep up the good work.
Love Cory
Ghislaine Fuchtler
July 23, 2008
Vanessa, you will be dearly missed. You will live in our hearts forever. We will remember all the times you and Talia were either at our home or yours. We will always remember you as the most polite little girl I ever met. Our condolences to the entire family. Diana, I will be here for you whenever you need me.
Ghislaine Fuchtler
July 23, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
David Gates
July 23, 2008
We all have a new angel now.See ya soon Vannessa.R.I.P
Vanessa with Drew at his birthday party
July 23, 2008
Aunty Cathy Tolmazoff
July 23, 2008
Hello Vanessa, your spirt will always live on with me. I love you so much as do your cousins THeresa and Brittany. THey have been so proud of their cousin.!! Your smile and free spirit will always help and encourage me to get through the difficult times in life. Brittany is sending you sunflowers!!! We love u MUCH!!!
Karime Guimaraes
July 23, 2008
Vanessa, I want to thank you for the time we spent together and everything you taught me. You were such an amazing, beautiful person and it is so sad that you are gone. I miss you dearly and will never forget you. I am looking forward to the time I get to see you again. Until then, I will keep in touch with your family and keep your memory alive forever. I will pray for you everyday. I love you.
Cathy Fyfe
July 23, 2008
Vanessa, I will always remember your beautiful smile and gorgeous blonde hair. It was always so much fun getting together every year for our annual PNE adventure & see how you had grown. I wish I had of seen you recently to see the beautiful young lady you had become. God be with you and your family at this sad time. Love Cathy
Katarina D
July 23, 2008
Oh sweetie the shock is still upon us,
God bless you, Our Sleeping Beauty even as you sleep you're still the fairest one of all! We all have so much to thank you for, We will deeply miss you :(
sisters, best-friends, my favorite memories
July 23, 2008
the 3 musketeers
July 23, 2008
Mackenzie & Vanessa (sisters) New Year's Eve
July 23, 2008
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