Maya Chao Obituary
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Benjamin Reneau
November 24, 2025
Maya, I love you more than anything. Not a day goes by that I don´t think of you. You always brought joy, laughter, and kindness into everything you did. Each day I miss you more and more. You will forever be in my heart and I will always carry you within me.
Michelle Reneau
November 23, 2025
Maya, you are so deeply missed.
Michelle Reneau
November 10, 2025
Maya is so deeply missed. We only knew her for three years, but in that short time, it felt like we watched her blossom before our eyes with her kindness and love. She had the sweetest smile and lit up every room she entered. She was such a good listener, always thoughtful and caring.
We were so happy to have her in our lives. Her eyes sparkled with love whenever she looked at Benjamin, and she quickly became part of our family. We have so many beautiful memories, but my favorites are our family dinners together, watching her play with our dogs, and seeing her and Benjamin ride the scooter. Just two kids laughing and having fun together.
She is so deeply missed. Ton and Kait, you raised such a beautiful and remarkable daughter. Words can´t begin to express how heartbroken we are over this loss and how unexpected it was.
Gabriele Longoria-McCoy
November 8, 2025
She left a deep whole and disbelieve at her workplace. We are all in shock, we all loved working with her, she was so kind and sweet. She is deeply missed, sorry for your loss, the safeway pharmacy crew
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