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Bibian Mentel Obituary

Bibian Mentel was a snowboarder who won three gold medals at the Paralympic Winter Games after losing part of her leg to cancer.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Apr. 2, 2021.

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Devon

May 10, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Darlene

April 28, 2021

We will miss Bibian's presence and her beautiful smile. She was a snowboarder who won three gold medals at the Paralympic Winter Games after losing part of her leg to cancer. May the love and the special memory you shared with her show just how much your life was touched by her. Words could hardly express the sorrow felt for the loss of Bibian Mentel. The pain of losing someone is something we never get use to. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives.

April 9, 2021

My condolences.

April 7, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

LeeRoy

April 7, 2021

My condolences go out to the Mentel family on the death of of Bibian. So sorry for your loss. She’ll be missed by family and friends.

C. Leigh

April 6, 2021

Free now to shred the nar eternally; remain in spirit on the mountain to watch over those who continue on.

Stephanie Schell

April 6, 2021

Your legacy will live on.

Stephanie D Schell

April 5, 2021

Was an inspiration to a lot of disabled athletes.

April 5, 2021

A trailblazer and an inspiration for so many. Many prayers for the Mentel family. Truly sorry for your loss.

R B

April 4, 2021

A life lost far too soon, my heartfelt condolences to the Mentel family and friends, may God keep all of you in his tender care to help carry you through this very difficult time, truly sorry for your loss.

Harry Simpson

April 4, 2021

Godspeed Babian, and thank you for sharing a part of your sadly shorty life with us, and the wonderful memories... Now whole, and snowboarding eternally in the Ultimate Venue.

Ronald Bredemeyer

April 4, 2021

I never met Bibian, but have watched her compete in the past!! A true miracle at what she did and what she accomplished!! And her life was cut way too short!! Thoughts/Condolences/Prayers to her Family and Friends!! Thanks for the memories!! Rest-In-Peace!!

Kara

April 4, 2021

Condolences to your family. Sorry for your loss.

April 4, 2021

Many prayers to the Mentel family, truly sorry for the loss of Bibian, may God give you all strength and comfort to help you through your time of loss.

Len

April 3, 2021

Such an inspiration to all. We send our sincere condolences to the family. With pray, ‘the peace of God that surpasses all understanding’ will be with you. (Phil. 4:6, 7)

April 3, 2021

To family and friends, you have my deepest condolences and prayers.

Yvonne

April 3, 2021

What a wonderful achievement she had. Sorry she is gone too soon.

greg williams

April 3, 2021

shake the dust off of your wing , and the sleep out of your eyes

Greg Williams
sfca

Diane FARRAG

April 2, 2021

Fought your best fight, now Sleep peacefully, pain free. I will keep you in my heart, thoughts, Brain tumour survivor, found Aug 2018, You were my inspiration to beat this disease. Spread your wings Angel.
Diane.
Townsville, Queensland
Australia.

JE Sowell

April 2, 2021

To the family of Bibian. She was a wonderful snow border. Saddened for her loss.

Raquel

April 2, 2021

My sincere condolences to her loved ones. Such a determined spirit, inspiration to many. May your Grand Creator be a source of comfort at this time.

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