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Cecilia Mortensen Obituary

Cecilia Mortensen, 14, died after being shot June 14 in Crescent City by a man who had been accused of molesting her.
Published by Mercury News on Jun. 20, 2011.

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Taylor Mortensen

February 17, 2013

As Cecilia's family member, I just want to say thank you for the kind words. She had an amazing heart and she is deeply loved and missed.She is in a better place and in one that she has no hurt or pain anymore. Thank you for the kind words everybody. I know she hears them

Martha Roff

September 29, 2011

Cecilia, I just found out. You were a wonderful young lady and I am so glad that I was able to meet you. I know you are in a much better place and that you have your Nana by your side. My condolences go out to her family I know how much you loved her and miss her.

sandra

August 17, 2011

your in heaven now no more worries

Julie

August 16, 2011

I am very sorry for the loss of such a young girl. Cecilia may you rest in peace and never be hurt again.

Lorraine Bailin

August 13, 2011

We do not know each other, but I want to express my deepest condolences to Cecilia's family and friends.

August 5, 2011

my condolences goes out to the family R.I.P cecilia you were a very lovely girl

Taylor Mortensen

July 18, 2011

Cecilia,
I will always remember you and think about you my dear sweet cousin! I loved you very much and I am pleased to know that you are in a better place. You permanently changed the lives of those around you and you will never be forgotten. Godbless you sweetheart, and your in my prayers... xoxo

Charity Ramos

July 18, 2011

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Mary

July 12, 2011

Dear Cecilia:
Although we have never met, your story has touched me deeply and I prayed for you, knowing that you are free and safe with God, and that you will be with your mother and the rest of the family in eternal happiness. May you rest in peace, sweet little girl.

Patti Metcalf

June 26, 2011

What a brave and beautiful young lady. Your strength and courage saved many from feeling your pain. Your life now breathes within others and you have found enternal peace. The Lord will not only watch over you, but your beloved mom and other family members. Be happy little one and know you will always be loved by all that knew you.

Lisa

June 23, 2011

Cecilia;
May you rest in the arms of the lord and know that you are safe and loved.

My sincere condolences to all the family.

Sarah

June 22, 2011

Rest in Peace Cecilia. You were an awesome friend. I am very sorry for your lost.Rest in great pece.

Lucy? ?

June 22, 2011

Rest in Peace Cecilia. I've never even met her but I feel so bad for her loss. Prayers for her and her family.

Lupe

June 21, 2011

Words cannot express the sorrow and sadness I feel over this tragedy. I met Cecilia when she was a little girl. She was so sweet and beautiful. My deepest condolonces to her mom and dad, her sister and brother and to her uncles. God bless her and may she rest in peace.

Rebecca

June 21, 2011

I love you Cecilia... I remember when your Uncle Wayne and I took you to see Barney live, when you were about 2 years old...you had so much fun :) I am glad that you were able to meet your cousin Cadence, but sadly never had the chance to meet your littlest cousin Ethan. They will know how special you were. God bless you sweet girl...rest in peace.

Katrine Fullerton

June 21, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. This is just terrible. Rest in peace little sweet girl.

lisa

June 20, 2011

im truly sorry for your lost. i just seen somethang about a 14yr old girl taken off life support and read the story after that. jus be strong and keep holdin on when the days get rough, think about the happy tymes and not the bad and sad tymes. may god be with you and the family

June 20, 2011

Cecilia I dont know you or your Mom but I feel her pain knowing she did what she could to protect you.Noone can hurt you now sweetie,RIP and look over your Mom.
Lyn

June 20, 2011

So sorry for your loss. I DID NOT KNOW YOUR DAUGHTER, but i feel her loss. From one mother to another, your pain is shared.
Deepest sympathies from THE ROSS FAMILY

gloria washington

June 20, 2011

I DONT KNOW THIS FAMILY BUT THOUGHT GOES TO THIS MOTHER ;BUT LOOK TO JESUS FOR YOUR COMFORT BECAUSE HE WILL NEVER LEAVE NOR WILL HE FORSAKE YOU;

Noreen

June 20, 2011

May the light of love's flame show peace in time of need. Eternally.

Moni

June 20, 2011

So sorry your short life was faced with such evil. Your with our heavenly father now, and may he shine his face upon your mother giving her peace in knowing you are protected for eternity now. Sending blessed wishes to your entire family.

June 20, 2011

'THE ONLY ONE THAT COULD TOUCH YOU NOW IS OUR BEAUTIFUL LORD, GOD!!..GOD BLESS YOUR MAMA......

Maureen

June 20, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of the pain and fear you faced in your short life. Rest in peace.

Darleen Talley

June 20, 2011

IF I HAD A THOUSAND AND ONE HARTS I WOULD
LOVE YOU WITH THEAM ALL,
REMEMBER I TOLD YOU THAT I WOULD NEVER,
EVER FORGET YOU! NOT EVEN WHEN I GET OLD
AND GRAY AND I CANT REMEBER ANY THANG
ANY MORE. THE ONLY THING I WILL KNOW
IS THE SPECHEL TIMES WE GOT TO SPEND TOGETHER, AND THE SPECHEL THINES WE GOT TO DO WITH EACH OTHER, AND THE SPCHEL LOVE THAT CAME TO BE BETWEEN US THROUGH THE YEARS.
AND LIKE ALWAYS I MISS YOU WHEN I DONT GET TO SEE YOU,BUT NEVER EVER WILL I EVER FORGET YOU,REMBER BEST BUDS TILL
THE END.
AND DONT WORRY YOU WILL BE JUST FINE
YOU ARE WITH NANA NOW YOU BE GOOD AND
YOU STAY CLOSE TO HER AND DONT YOU FORGET ME BEFOR WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN
I LOVE YOU
AND IF I HAD A 1000 AND 1 HARTS
I WOULD LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF THEAM

amy s.

June 20, 2011

cecilia, i did not know you or your mother, but i know you are in eternal paradise looking down on your mother and watching over her. rip sweetie.

June 20, 2011

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

JULIE, SARATOGA, CA

June 20, 2011

Rest in Peace, sweetheart - your fear is no more - protection and peace are yours forever more ...

Michael

June 20, 2011

This saddens my heart that someone with her life ahead of her will not get to enjoy it. My condolences to her family.

Kelley

June 20, 2011

I didn't know you or your mother but am touched by your story. Cecilia may you rest in peace and know that your life will not go unnoticed. Your sacrifice will help save countless others. May God Bless you and your mother.

Kim Johnson

June 20, 2011

So sorry for your lose my god be with you and your family you are in my prayers

Anna

June 20, 2011

May you rest in peace Cecilia and know that you will NEVER be harmed again...

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