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for Diedra Bradshaw
Sponsored by with love by her Mom and Dad, Amy and Robert Auci and Andrew Bradshaw.
Paula
March 15, 2025
Correction to my entry - i´m not sure if it was a typo or my math, or maybe because it feels like less time and it´s hard to believe that it´s been 15 years (not 11.). I miss my friend just as much. Paula
Paula
March 13, 2025
Di, 11 years with you gracing heaven, but still remember your wonderful friendship and the impact you had here.
Pv
August 10, 2024
Happy Birthday dear sweet Di,
Miss you and always will. You were an angel on earth and you now grace Heaven, watching over us. Can´t believe it´s been so long. But your thoughtfulness and my memories remain like yesterday.
Dr. Annette Padilla
August 8, 2024
Deidra's memory will be honored this Sunday 8/11/24 for Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Eta Chapter. I will attend the ceremony online along with Toni Wilson Hay. We loved Deidra very much and remember her kindness, beauty, and smile. She was among the first of us in the colony to earn a PhD and I admired her for that very much. Deidra was in the middle, 3rd row up (see chapter photo).
Pv
March 12, 2024
Di, miss you still. Thank you for sharing your vibrant smile and heart, honesty and kindness with the world...it all is still so present with me today. Thank you for all the beautiful differences you made in the world.
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p v
April 16, 2014
I miss you Di. I didn't make it this year to visit on March 14th...I was in NV with my mom. She had got sick. she went to be with you and family members 5 days later. It's funny, but there were times I would call her and tell her I would have called you about whatever it was I was calling...I remember turning around after your celebration of life and seeing my mom and stepdad there...my mom knew how important you are to me and she appreciated you too. what I wouldn't give right now to talk to you about some silly thing my mom just said to me...I miss you both so much. but I'm going to trust that you two, and your senses of humor, are keeping each other company and watching over us.
Darcy
March 3, 2013
Missing you
Paula V
August 15, 2011
Hi Di,
I haven't written here because it is almost harder than thinking of you and talking to you in my heart and head everyday. I'm going to want a written response and I'm not going to get it and that is the hardest part...so you will just have to remind me in one of your many other ways that you are still here with me :) When I hear your voice in my head (and right there you're making a comment that maybe I should get that checked or at least not tell anyone I hear voices in my head :) anyway, when you talk to me I can always hear your sincerety or your passion or your humor or sarcasm, whatever it calls for at the moment - and it always makes me smile. I went to see you on your birthday...I clipped a happy birthday balloon and the wind picked up and knocked a vase over. I straightened things up again and moments later that balloon was flying away to the heavens...you either wanted it or you were telling me what you did when we celebrated your 42nd birthday - stop with the balloon!! But that one had music - I looked for one of those but couldn't find it!! You were such a trooper that birthday night as always - you were tired but had a smile on your beautiful face. I never forget that smile and remmebering it, helps me to smile more. Di, I talk to your mom every so often and pray that your mom and dad find comfort in your smile too but they just miss you more than anything I can ever imagine - I remind your Mom that it's the relationship you and your mom nurtured that inspires me every day - remember how we used to talk about our moms?!! No worries Mrs. Auci - as I've said, I always knew, as does Di, how much love you two have between eachother. Your love for everyone Di - just amazing - and I aspire to be like you everyday. I know your love for Andrew has helped me grow to be a better parent for my girls. I do miss bouncing some "kid" things off of you but I still do, and you STILL help me! That's just the way you were! Wow, I guess once I started writing I really got going - probably you again, letting me know I don't always have to make things so tough! Well, girl, I miss and love you and can not thank you enough for the years and the friendship. p
Carmen Deguara
August 10, 2011
August 10th, 2011
Dear Diedra,
Today is your 43th birthday.
I went to the cemetery with your parents,then we attended a special mass at St Dunstan's church in Millbrae.
I will always cherish the memory of you.
You were always so cheerful and kind hearted, and so devoted to your son Andrew. Rest in peace now, we will meet again in heaven were you are.
May the good lord give you eternal rest
Your loving neighbor
Carmen Deguara
April 11, 2011
Our dear Diedra,
It is hard to believe one year have passed since you left us.
We miss your love,your humor,
your strength,and your kindness each and everyday. Please continue to watch over us. We love you and miss you dearly and you will stay in our hearts forever. May you rest in peace dear Diedra and may God bless you
2 sisters with our sons, Alain and Andrew at Andrew's baptism.
Rita Verreos
March 7, 2011
My sister, Di. I continue loving you with the same fervour as I always have. I feel so blessed, Di, to have been equally loved by you. In fact, your love has shown me the POWER of love because I can feel you still with me. I don't know why, but when I "call" you now, I speak to you in Spanish and you respond, boy do you respond! I know you know this because you made it happen, but I want the world to know we finally met Rick Springfield this past November:) "you" through me, gave him that kiss we'd waited 30 years to give him on the cheek! I thank God EVERY night for letting you stay with me because my life would be truly unbearable if I lost you. Thank you, Di, 4 continuing to make me feel your love. Thank you for continuing to believe in me and send me opportunities that only YOU can for all areas of my life. I can see you smiling at each success you now have the divine power to make happen! Te extrano y te amo, mi hermana.
lisa kitz
February 4, 2011
i think of you everyday and miss you terribly.i want to share things with you, and i can't.your in my heart always, i love you.
Lisa
Ana Da Silva
October 14, 2010
I had a pleasure to work for Diedra for few years.Today I just find out she passed away, my heart broke in peaces to know she is not here anymore to see her son grow older. I could for few years see a wonderful wife she was, a present mother. I saw Diedra fighting with Cancer for so long. I hope and pray John and Andrew are healing well, and her parents. I will be praying for your family. I am sure her time on earth was short but she touched so many lives. May God be with the family.
Karyn Lever-Waters
April 22, 2010
Thank you for allowing me in your life. And thank you for your love and support over the years. Our best to your family. May each day that passes bring comfort and a better understanding. All our love, Karyn (Lever) & Jason Waters
Renee Grigoriou
April 21, 2010
I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Even though I never met Diedra, I feel as if I knew her slightly from our conversations at Trader Joe's. May her memory be eternal. God bless you all.
Davey & LaReine Chetcuti
April 21, 2010
We were so saddened when we learned of Dierdra's passing. Although it has been many years since we last saw her, we will always remember Diedra's caring ways, which was evident from the time we first met her as a young girl and remained with her through adult life. Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. May God Bless.
Madalyn McWhite-Lamson
April 9, 2010
I knew Diedra as a coworker in CPS and we were in the same unit for many years. Diedra was a bright light in the agency with her caring ways, her dedication and professionalism, her lively spirited nature, and her wonderful sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers to her family for the loss they are experiencing. She will be remembered and is now a bright star up in heaven. She will be missed by all her knew her.
Sincerely, Madalyn McWhite-Lamson
Helen Caruana
March 28, 2010
I send my condolences to the family. You are in our prayers especially during this difficult time, May God bless you and your family. Diedra is in heaven looking over us and praying for us.
Carmen Deguara
March 26, 2010
What a treasure you lost. I understand grief and sympathize with you on the loss of your precious daughter.
She was such a lovely person,intelligent,beautiful and caring. She was also such a good mother to Andrew. I'm sure you'll miss her but you can be thankful you got to enjoy her all those years.
She is in God's hands now.
May he help you in your grief.
Dear Diedra we will pray for you and cherish the memories foreever.
Carmen Deguara
Oliver Dirc
March 24, 2010
Diedra will be remembered for her tenacity and grace in how she lived and her presence will be greatly missed.
Will always be grateful for her acceptance of people that came into her life and her embracing them.
We'll (Dena and myself) remember Diedra in ways that only those that really knew her can appreciate and the guiding force in the lives that she touched. Her time was cut short and will be greatly missed. Love you kiddo- Uncle Ollie
Kayla Seignious
March 23, 2010
Diedra-all your SDSU AGD sisters have been thinking about you these past couple of weeks and will miss you. I am glad our paths crossed and I got to know you while we were at SDSU. Love to your husband and son.
Debi Weckbaugh-Buckley
March 23, 2010
Dearest Deidra,
You were such a special light to us all at SDSU. You are greatly missed. You've brought us all close together again. Our warmest hugs to your family.
Carolyn Kantz
March 23, 2010
You were a shining light on our sorority, and you continue to shine down on us today from Heaven. Rest in peace dear Diedra-you are deeply missed by many. Love, Carolyn Kantz and Family
Connie Gidal
March 22, 2010
Diedra,you are an amazing mother, wife and friend. I am sorry that your life was cut so short, but I know you lived your life to the fulliest! Much love to your family and baby boy RIP, sister..
Tom and Ann Watters
March 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Art (Lee)& Cheryl Contreras
March 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Amy Young
March 18, 2010
I did light my special Guardian Angel of Hopes and Dreams candle tonight just for Diedra. In thanks for her life and our friendship and in hopes that she will know how she will be remembered and celebrated vividly.
My grief is deep because it matches the depth of my appreciation and love for Diedra.
Wendy Holder
March 18, 2010
D...from Kindergarten to days before your passing...you've been such a great and wonderful friend. I will cherish all our memories and your great sense of humor. No matter what the situation, we always shared a lot of laughter. You will always be with me and I will miss you like crazy. My deepest condolences to Andrew, John, Mr. & Mrs. Auci and her brother, Robert. Love- Wendy
March 18, 2010
"My deepest sympathies to Diedra's family. Diedra and I have been friends since we were kids living next door to each other in Millbrae. Even though I have not seen her in years, we have kept in constant touch. I will miss her greatly" Barb Sweet ( Rosemount, Mn)
Janel Plack
March 18, 2010
Remembering our childhood together and the times we reconnected at the park in SSF when our children were very small. Rest in peace.
Andrea Himes
March 18, 2010
My heart is broken for you right now. Diedra was such a force of nature and a fabulous person to talk with to get a real perspective on any subject at hand. She and I spent some fun times with our families together and I will always remember her as the beauty and the bold light that she was. Robert is my forever friend and I feel I had a lifelong bond with Diedra because of our close friendship and that of our families. I love you Diedra and I love you Auci and Bradshaw families. Know that I am with you completely through this difficult time of losing her. God Bless you all greatly.
Marisol Richardson
March 18, 2010
Diedra was a wonderful, caring, strong woman who always was there to help others and will be greatly missed. Thank you Diedra for all the help you had given to me over the years when I was not well. May God bless you and your family.
Suzy Allen
March 18, 2010
Lighting this candle. In loving memory of one of the most amazing women I have known.
Vickie Boals
March 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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