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Joanna and Anina Veil

Joanna Veil Obituary

Joanna "Asha" Veil and her unborn daughter Anina Dragunowicz - Veil were tragedy murdered sometime around September 9th.

Asha was born Joanna Magdalena Dragunowicz in the Wroclaw, Poland June 15th 1978. She is survived by Her parents Teresa Dragunowicz and Zbigniew Dragunowicz who live in Poland with Asha's Grandmother Antonina and her brother Tomek. Also her Husband Richard Veil of Scotts Valley. Asha's MOTHER is recovering from a stroke brought on by this terrible crime.

Asha loved People. Music and life and was very excited about becoming a MOTHER. She was a caregiver before she became a cashier at Ben Lomond Market. Asha had a magic smile and way of kindness that emanated from her that was instantly obvious to anyone who met her.

At the market where she and went out of her way to say hello or goodbye to her customers. Or should I say friends.

Asha touched many people during her brief stay here in Santa Cruz county, which she loved for its natural beauty and interesting people.

Joanna's cousin has transported her and Anina's ashes home to Poland WITH the help of our congress people and Senators- Thank you!

Asha loved Joe Strummer, LEMON JELLY and The DVD "1 Giant Leap, fuchsia flowers and people. She was a very special unique woman and a tragic loss to the community.

Asha liked language. Her daughter's name, Anina, means Blooming flower and Asha means Hope. Ash's parents are beside themselves but she did get to see them in March of 06 for 3 weeks.

Asha was selfless in her actions helping me, her friends as well as ready to light up a strangers face with her Mona Lisa smile and "You Hoo greeting"

There are no words to express her loss to me, her friends her Family and our community.

A memorial fund has been set up in Joanna's name with Wells Fargo Bank, Account #9244583440 to help with related expenses and to help women and children.

[email protected] FOR FURTHER INFO OR CONTACT.

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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Joanna Veil

Sponsored by friends of Joanna "Asha" Veil.

19 Entries

Suzanne

September 26, 2023

Every year when the leaves begin to fall and the sun sets in late September I can't help but remember this terrible tragedy. Seventeen years ago I worked with Asha, from her first day until the last fateful day when she never returned. She was one of the nicest people I ever worked with. She always had something nice to say and a positive attitude. We would hang out in the little break room when she was pregnant and chat...one day she gave me this beautiful handmade card from Poland..just because she knew I loved art. Just because. I still look at it sometimes and wonder what she would have done with the rest of her life had she not been taken from us so soon. I imagine how pretty Anina would have been. I imagine all of the wonderful joys they would have shared. This affected me very deeply, especially once my son was born...he is 13 now. I cannot imagine life without him. I am deeply sorry for all of Asha's friends and family back in Poland. She is a beautiful soul that will live forever in our hearts. I am so sorry Richard. I pray you had the courage to carry on and be happy after this senseless tragedy.

Richard Veil

January 15, 2022

I wanted to let you know that any money that was generously donated in Asha and Anina's name was all donated to Walnut Avenue Women's Center in Santa Cruz many years ago. I have apologize that I have neglected to mention it sooner. My apologies! I hope my donation meets with your approval.
One life. One blood.
R

Richard Veil

January 8, 2022

There are two brass leaves on The Tree of Life, generously donated so I would have a place to go and visit them since their ashes were sent to Poland and there is no grave to visit. It is at the big cemetery Santa Cruz Memorial, by Ocean St in the Mausoleum building. You go in and look right where you will see a window with The Tree of Life and a brass leaf for Anina and Asha. I am very grateful that the Santa Cruz Memorial people did this to help honor this incredible woman who's life and the life of her daughter was tragically cut short.

Julie Gorbulev

November 24, 2019

I was one of Asha's roommates. She moved in with us when she became pregnant. It was a safe house with Christian women living in it. My sister had introduced her to me and asked me to look out for her. I really tried. There were many nights we sat at this table and talked. It looked like a little beach house, in the mountains, with palm trees and a garden in the back. It was, a house full of love and pets, Asha and two horse girls. I loved listening to Asha's music and trying the chocolate her mother sent her. We liked to share deserts. One of the roommates was a desert chef who baked all the time. I always think about her, I could never forget such a special person, just as beautiful as Kate Winslet.Here is a picture my mom took of Asha when she came to visit us. I hope to speak to her parents some day. May the Lord bless you with peace this holiday season. Sincerely, Julie

Richard Veil

June 22, 2008

Thank you for you messages and donations. Please send any further donatiions to
http://www.wawc.org/
Under your name or in honor of Asha and Anina as we have closed the bank account listed. Thank you again for your thoughts they have helped us very much through these difficult times.

Lucyna Hoffman

June 21, 2008

We sang together in a choir in Poland... Your daughter would be 1 month younger than mine...
Thank You for being with us! Thank You for all the happy memories. We still remember You Asha, You will stay in our hearts for ever.

Anna Radomska

May 3, 2008

Richard, My deepest condolences. Asha!You are everywhere where I am, I miss You so Much, I will remmember always, I feel so bad, I'm really so sorry.....Your Friend form POland, from University, fomr choir POLIRYTMIA. I love You and I miss You!!!And all the time I'm thinking about You...I remmember everything...:( God bless You

Nora

September 26, 2007

I knew Asha only briefly,she was always so wonderful when I came into the market, I wish I had gotten to know her better, she always played with my son, and was so excited about he daughter... I was so shocked and saddened when I heard that she had passed. I keep her in my heart every day.

jacquelyn camp

October 3, 2006

Asha had a glow about her that I just can't explain. I am sorry that I did not get to know her better. There was a uniqueness lost that will never be replaced.
Sorry for your loss,

David Williams

October 2, 2006

Dear Richard, My deepest condolences, my thoughts and mostly my prayers go out to you, Asha's family, and the friends of both of you. I just got the e-mail this morning and no matter how many times I read the news, I still am in disbelief. I hope and pray that all of you can lift up and move forward and be greatful for the good times you had with Asha. As humans we all take the simplest things in life forgranted and we all need to look around and be greatful for not only what we use to have, but all the wonderful things that we have today. I know Asha will always be alive in your hearts and in your thoughts each and every day. I will always remember the voice of this well known southern preacher talking about the dealings of lossing a loved one. At the end of his cermon, he yelled out in a heart felt feeling, "THEY ARE NOT IN YOUR PAST!!...THEY ARE IN YOUR FUTURE!! ..GLORY TO GOD!!" The more we understand this and believe it, the better we'll be able to get thru these tough times. I will keep you all in my prayers. Love, David

Jemma

September 30, 2006

Asha was always a happy girl, full of smiles to share and a joy to talk too. I will miss her and her passion for life. Our town is at a loss without her. She will always be in my heart.

Connie

September 30, 2006

Asha and Anina are continuing their journey with God. I am very sorry for your loss. Asha was a blessing to this community and has a wonderful spirit.

Patrice & Xavier DeLaPaz

September 30, 2006

Asha touched our lives when we met her in New Orleans with you Richard. I had so much fun exploring New Orleans with her that day. She was a beautiful person with a kind spirit and this is such a tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all her family and friends.

Dave

September 29, 2006

Richard,
I am very sorry for your loss. We are all poorer without Asha and her daughter in this world. I looked forward to my Saturday visits to the market to pick up a few things. Asha's smile always made my day. The last time I saw her she was playing with the babys foot and seemed very happy.

Earl Adams

September 29, 2006

It was my loss that I did not get to know Asha better. On the few occasions when we did meet it was
delightful and I went away feeling
happy for the experience.

Jeanne Kiefner

September 29, 2006

Richie, what a beautiful, loving note about Asha. Take care and God bless you. The Kiefner Family

Marc Garibaldi

September 29, 2006

Richard,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you.
My condolences,
Marc Garibaldi

Joan

September 29, 2006

A beautiful remembrance of a beautiful woman. May all who are touched by this loss find healing and strength, in time.

Richard Veil

September 29, 2006

HOPE-That is what Asha means in sanscrit
HOPE-
Definitions of hope on the Web:

a specific instance of feeling hopeful; "it revived their hope of winning the pennant"
the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled; "in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"
promise: grounds for feeling hopeful about the future; "there is little or no promise that he will recover"
someone (or something) on which expectations are centered; "he was their best hope for a victory"
expect and wish; "I trust you will behave better from now on"; "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes; "I am still hoping that all will turn out well"
one of the three Christian virtues
intend with some possibility of fulfilment; "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
Hope is a desire for something to happen, while expecting or being confident that it will come true. Hope also implies a certain amount of perseverence, believing that something is possible even when there is some evidence to the contrary. Hope may be directed toward something minor or towards something extremely significant. "False hope" is hoping for something that is extremely unlikely or unrealisic.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope
Hope is a song rapped by Twista and the main chorus is sung by Faith Evans. In the music video it features portions of the movie, Coach Carter as this is the main song for it. The video uses many special effects. An example being the tattoo picture on the man's arm turning into a real picture.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_(music)
Hope is the second album released by the Canadian group Klaatu, in September 1977. It is a concept album, recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, about the sole survivor of an arrogant race of beings, who warns space travelers of hazards in the last days of his life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_(album)
Hope is the twelfth live praise and worship album of Christian Contemporary music by the Hillsong Church.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_(Album)
Hope is an album by underground rapper Sage Francis
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_(hip_hop_album)
In ', Hope''' is an incarnation of Dahak, born of Gabrielle. She is an embodiment of evil, and a recurring villain in the series.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_(fictional_character)
Asha's daughter
"Anina" means Blooming Flower.
Asha email... the word means SOUL>
I miss you and hope I can do a good job saying goodbye and help your freinds and family do the same. Give a kiss to Anina for me from Ducky.
May all be safe.. and may all armies unite around the fallen Queen."
Richard Lee Veil. Husband of a goddess and a fool who let the greatest gift of all slip from his selfish fingers..
PLEASE LEARN FROM MY ERRORS.
LOVE ON AND OTHER
CAREFULLY CONTANTLY.