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Don
April 17, 2024
Still praying for the repose of our soul, daily.
Kelley Archer
October 27, 2022
We recently had our 40th high school reunion. It was bittersweet without Katie. She will always be loved and remembered.
Kelley Archer
October 27, 2021
Thinking about Katie today. Remembering her beautiful smile. Hoping she is living an eternal life of peace...
Kelley Archer
August 24, 2021
I am in total shock as the year is 2021 and I am just learning that one of my best childhood girlfriends, Katie, has passed away. I never knew the adult Katie but rather the bright eyed young girl and teenager with the beautiful long blonde hair. We went through school together and roamed the hills in Del Mar back and forth from out two houses. Laughing, playing, sharing secrets and dreams. She was a beautiful soul who deserved a much longer life. I have thought about her often over the years and she will always have a place in my heart.
Brien DiRito
November 29, 2010
I will always remember your kindness and generosity and your smile will never cease to exist. I know that you touched everyone's life you ever met and the world is a better place for the time you were here.
De Cicco Bruno
November 13, 2010
La Bellezza dei Tuoi occhi ed i Tuo modo di fare sempre preziosamente gentile non sarà facile dimenticarlo sarai sempre nel nostro cuore Bruno Ristorante Celestino Firenze
Debbie Thompson
November 11, 2010
My husband is Danny's cousin, and we had the pleasure of meeting the lovely, One-of-a-kind Kate. How our hearts hurt for her parents and her family when we heard the news. We will keep you all in our prayers.
November 9, 2010
ciao kate............buon viaggio nel mondo degli angeli
orlando
orlando
November 9, 2010
ciao kate......buon viaggio nel mondo
degli angeli
orlando
Suzanne Mauduit
November 9, 2010
I met Kate in 2005 for business reasons. Since then we worked together on several projects across the ocean. She was my "precious contact" in the U.S.West coast. Although she was a reserved person we established a strong human relationship.All our messages always ended with a little update note on our private life. I saw her last October in Florence my hometown and certainly hers second. I will always remember that sunnyday talking with her about the future, plans, family, travels strolling in the Santo Spirito downtown area that she loved so much! Will always miss you Suzanne Mauduit, Florence, Italy.
Bill & Suzanne O'Kelly
November 7, 2010
To our very dear friends, Bill & Pat, our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
eric talner
November 5, 2010
i send my deepest sympathies to sharon and billy. although i had not seen kate in years. i remember seeing her a lot growing up when my mom, judy and sharon would hang out. her smile is what i remember most, that and the free food she gave me when we both worked at the del mar fair. she was a beautiful woman inside and out. i cant believe she has been taken from us so soon.
Samantha Woods
November 5, 2010
Dearest Eileen and your family, my deepest sympathies to you all.
November 5, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the family.
Cindy Davis
sister of Cherie Pentecost
November 4, 2010
Kate was beautiful, smart, charismatic, and genuinely cared about giving back to people less fortunate than herself. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with her when I was the Program Manager at A Miner Miracle. She was always excited to hear about our next event, fundraiser, store opening, and always willing to contribute her time and money to the cause. I am saddened by the news of her death. - Aria Zuloaga
Rhonda Fitzgerald
November 4, 2010
My deepest sympathies go out to her sister Beth and her family during this horrible time. Rhonda.
Jim and Betty Reed
November 4, 2010
Our hearts are breaking...how cruel to have been taken so young. Our deepest sympathy to Kate's family; you are in our prayers and thoughts.
D. Zack
November 4, 2010
I never met Kate, but often heard her step mother talk of her recent adventures… My heart goes out to the family. There is something about a sister’s loss that never makes sense. There are no words for such a loss.
Kerry Roth
November 4, 2010
This is just so tragic. I want to send my heart felt sympathy to Kate's family. I know Eileen and if Kate was anything like Eileen than we have all lost someone special in the world.
Erica Sandberg
November 4, 2010
You grabbed my arm as I ran by "Aren't you Erica Sandberg, from Torrey Pines?" We stopped and chatted. Such a smile you had! You insisted we get together. And we did. We became friends, long after high school. I admired you, Kate. You were so open and candid. You made me want to help you because you were so damn passionate about your causes.
I will never forget you.
November 3, 2010
I didn't know her well but she seemed to be a beautiful person.
November 3, 2010
I didn't know her well but she seemed to be a beautiful person.
Don Grindell
November 3, 2010
I didn't know her well but she seemed to be a beautiful person.
Pernella Sommerville
November 3, 2010
From the moment I met you, I knew we were not only destined to work together (on the launch party and upcoming events), but to be friends. I was floored by your passion and zeal for life, your zest for opening new doors, your humble spirit, and your generous heart. Your radiant smile could light and warm any room...and it did!! You are sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. - (Academy of Art University)
Regan Lay
November 2, 2010
The grief we feel is not for the spirit of the wonderful and gracious individual that was stolen from us. It is actually the void her absence has left in our own lives that causes such terrible sorrow. Katie was all about absolute vision, pure and indefinable. She was an almost magic presence, to be near her was always memorable. I will always remember her from the time we were classmates at Earl Warren Junior High in Solana Beach, CA. The times spent we spent as family will always be among my most fondest and enduring memories.
Scott Williams
November 2, 2010
I miss you so much Katie. I haven't spoken with you for years. I knew you back home in Del Mar. I wish I had a chance to talk to you once more...
We all love you and miss you. Thanks for gracing our lives while you were here.
- Scott.
Adena
November 2, 2010
I only met Kate once, but she made quite an impression. She is the sister of a friend of a friend of mine, Elena, which is how we met. I'm so sorry and have said many prayers for her & her family - please accept my condolences. Adena
Braden Lay
November 2, 2010
Your light cannot be extinguished, it lives on in the people you left behind.
Karen Caldwell
November 2, 2010
Dearest Kate and Family,
You were a bright star on this planet, and all will miss your beauty, warm spirit, and loving nature. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss you so much. Your beautiful and love filled life will never fade from our memories.
All Our Love, Karen, Oliver, Chase and Cameron Caldwell
Eric Medley
November 2, 2010
I am in shock over this news... I cannot believe it. I just can't get my head around it. I haven't spoken to Kate in a few months, but I've thought of her often. Was looking forward to meeting up with her in the near future. Now, that can never happen again. I am SO SAD right now. My deepest sympathies go out to Kate's family & everyone who knew her. I will miss you, Kate.
-Eric
Ariel Smith
November 2, 2010
A light has been extinguished; our world is a little darker.
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