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Laurie Holderman-Leffler Obituary

Laurie Ellice Holderman-Leffler

Laurie Ellice Holderman-Leffler was born February 9, 1961 in Bakersfield, CA. She was a beautiful, loving and creative person. Laurie enjoyed making jewelry and in her earlier years crafted beautiful stuffed animals and dolls. She is survived by her children, Brooke Garrison, Aimee Pekkala-Garcia, Derek Quibell and Chelsea Quibell as well as her parents Larry & Carolyn Holderman, her brother Corey Holderman and her sisters Esther Casale and Alexandra Partain. She loved her family and was loved by her family very much. Laurie passed away Wednesday October 21, 2009 at the age of 48. She will be dearly missed and never far from our thoughts.

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Published by Times-Standard on Nov. 14, 2009.

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Michael Mills

November 22, 2009

To Brooke, Aimee, Derek, and Chelsea, I'd like to say that I am very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Losing your mother is one of the hardest things you will have to face in your life.

To James, I'm sorry for your loss.

To all Laurie's family and friends, please know that I thought she was a very kind and positive woman. I am sorry.

To Laurie, thank you for looking after my brother. My thoughts are with you.

nancy hermans

November 16, 2009

I want all of Laurie's children to know I am thinking about them and the pain of the loss of your Mother. I've known your Mom, Laurie, for a long time, since Brooke and Amy were toddlers. I know you'll miss her. I am so sorry you have lost your Mother. I know she loved each one of you.
Nancy Hermans

November 16, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. She was wonderful. I regret losing touch with her so long ago. She sure loved you kids.
Remember the happy times and do good things in her memory.
with love,
Judy (Madeline and Megan's mom)

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