FFAMILIES & FRIENDS OF

MURDER VICTIMS, Inc. (FFMV)

Newsletter AUGUST 2016

Thank-you: *Carol Anderson – Website

*Kaiser – Oakland *Avaxat Elementary School- Murrieta

*St. Anthony’s Catholic Church-Upland *Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church

Grand Terrace *First United Methodist Church of La Puente

* United Methodist Church of Sepulveda *San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office of

Victim Services/Victim Advocates *Riverside County District Attorney’s Office of Victim

Services/Victim Advocates

* Linda Rodriguez – Mother of Angel - Memory Cards *Janet Garcia & Barbara Christian

Facebook administrators * Deuce Players – IE

* Crime Victims United - CVU * Ellie Rossi – Mother of David and Lisa

* San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office for

sponsoring newsletter for 2016*

Inmate Locator, Department of Corrections is

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We shall find peace.

We shall hear angels.

We shall see the sky sparkling with

diamonds. ~Anton Chekhov

Need Someone to Talk To?

* Bertha Flores - Parent - Spanish speaking

(909) 200-5499 (after 3pm) Rialto CA

*Rose Madsen – Parent (909) 798-4803 (after 4pm)

Redlands CA

*Dawn Hall – Parent (951) 757-4419 –

Murrieta CA

*Mary Stewart -Parent (951 698-5317) Emergency

Consult for Suicidal or

Homicidal Participants

*Linda Atencio -Parent – 760-662-4373 –

High Dessert

*Donna Lozano - Parent – 760-660-9054

* Palm Springs/Coachella Valley 10am-9pm

*Linda Rodriguez -Parent – 951-369-0010-Home –

951-732-3255 - Riverside

* Ellie Rossi - Parent - 909-810-8133 Redlands CA

* Delores Maloy- Parent – High Desert

Contact – 760-530-7027

* Shayla Adams – 760-475-3774

* Richard McVoy – Adult Sibling –

909-503-5456 – Grand Terrace CA

* Tanya Powell - Parent – 760-596-2292-

Upland CA

Families & Friends of Murder Victims: A non-profit organization Dedicated to providing information, support, and friendship to persons who have experienced the death of a loved one through the violent act of murder Share Sorrow….. Share Strength Mission: To restore a sense of hope and to provide a pathway to well-being to those who have lost a loved one to murder and to those who are victims of attempted murder.

Love Gifts

Love gifts are a specific tax deductible donation made to the memory of a loved one’s birthday, anniversary of a death, holiday, or just because which are posted in newsletter. They are also made by caring professionals, organizations to help in the work that FFMV does with victims/survivors. These gifts help with the expenses incurred in reaching out to others and operating expenses. When making out a check, please make payable to FFMV and note Love Gift on

check or envelope. Love Gifts can be mailed to FFMV- P.O. Box 11222 San Bernardino, Ca. - 92423-1222

Join Families & Friends of Murder Victims on

Thank-you

Janet Garcia Mother of Jesse Garcia – 6/10/78 – 6/27/94

Barbara Christian Mother of Terri Lynn Winchell –4/10/63 – 1/8/81

FFMV - Riverside Chapter

Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7pm

Avaxat Elementary School, 24300 La Brisas Road in Murrieta, CA

Contact Dawn (951) 757-4419 Contact Dawn by August 16th to confirm you

will be attending meeting on the 17th

FFMV - Colton Chapter

1st Tuesday of every month Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church

Robinson Hall – Room 6 12745 Oriole Ave Grand Terrace, CA

92313 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Contact person for directions or information Rose – 909-754-6969

mail4ffmv@yahoo.com

NO AUGUST MEETING next meeting SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Oakland Chapter

1st Tuesday of every month

Kaiser in Oakland, Howe St. at Broadway, 7pm-9pm

12th floor Room 1200 East Contact: Robin – 510-653-8069

Sandra – 510-691-7089

Grief Support Group ALL are welcome at our monthly meetings.

Whether you are a parishioner or not. If you

are suffering the loss of a loved one and in

need to talk to someone, we are here to listen

and share emotions.

Together and with the help of the Lord, we

can help each other heal.

Meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday of the

month 7 to 9 P.M. ~ Room 8

St. Anthony’s Church 1640 Western Ave. San

Bernardino (909)887-3810

Contacts: Hope Morfin (909)820-6163

Ralph & Arlene Payan (909)887-4387

(FFMV Participants)

Danny & Rose Equihua (909) 887-3744

FFMV West End Chapter -Bi-lingual

Meets every 2nd Thursday of every month at

7:00pm-8:30pm St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

Conference Room 2210 North San Antonio Upland, CA 91786

Participants have the option of the English & Spanish Meeting

Local Grupo Bilingue Los participantes pueden escoger en Inglés

o en Español Se reunen cada Segundo Jueves del mes a

las 7:00 p.m. Contact persons/ Personas de contacto:

Rita Marin (909) 215-7063 rittaatffmv@aol.com

Contact Rita by Wednesday August 10th

to confirm you will be attending meeting on Thursday the 11th – Thank You

FFMV – SGV Chapter

Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of each month 7pm-9pm in a classroom at the First United

Methodist Church of La Puente, located at. 15701 Hill Street, La Puente, CA 91744

Contact information:

* Luz Ruiz (626) 388-6403 *Tracy Ponce (626) 533-3121

Bridge to Our Angels

Grieving Parents of Adult & Young Children

Mondays @ 4pm

Christ the Servant Lutheran Church Fellowship

Hall 2 South Pecos RD. Henderson NV 89074

Facilitated by Grieving parents

Sharon 702-238-8722 & Donna 702-688-1367

In Loving Memory

Joyce Nelson 8/3/24 – 7/7/85

FFMV Fundraisers

Office Depot - Staples – Office Max If you shop at Office Depot or Staples please use FFMV’s Rewards Number for Office Depot which is 1139461170 Office Max – 650756207, Staples- or use just give them 909-798-4803 for all three. We get reward points that help defray the cost of printing, ink cartridges and office supplies.

PLEASE….Don‘t throw away your old ink cartridges! Continue to bring them to us, or take them to Office Max, Staples or Office

Depot and give them 909-798-4803 It’s an easy way to help

FFMV purchase office supplies.

FFMV SGV Chapter News Announcements Luz shared that she would like to sell bracelets as a fundraiser for our chapter. These bracelets would be personalized with our loved one’s names on it and Luz Ruiz will make them herself. Each bracelet will cost $15. She will be posting pictures of the bracelets on her Facebook Page soon. She is taking orders now.

In Loving Memory

Lamar Walter Whitehead

8/8/83 – 1/27/05

Resources and Additional Support Services

San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office

of Victim Witness Centers: San Bernardino

(909) 382-3846

Rancho Cucamonga: (909) 945-4241*

Victorville/Desert area: (760)552-6947

Riverside County District Attorney’s Office of

Victim Witness Centers:

Riverside: (951) 955-5450

Murrieta: (951) 304-5680 * Banning: (951) 922-7130

* Indio: (760) 863-8408

*Los Angeles County District Attorney's Victim

Witness Assistance Program offices:

Pomona: 909) 620-3381

*Life.After.Uncivil.Ruthless.Acts.

323-816-9651 www.laurala.org

* WINGS OF JUSTICE – Website

www.murdermislabeledsuicide.com/WingsofJustice

*Women Against Gun Violence – 310-204-2348

www.wagv.org

* Crime Victims United of California –

530-885-9544 www.crimevictimsunited.com or

mail@crimevictimsunited.com

* North American Victim Assistance (NOVA)

www.trynova.org

* Victims of Crime Resources Center (800)

VICTIMS

* POMC - (888) 818-POMC www.pomc.org

* Greater Orange County POMC –

Marie – 714-999-7132 – 562-508-2397

* Citizens Against Homicide - (415) 455-5944

* Justice for Murdered Children - (310) 547-1367

* Memory of Victims Everywhere - (949) 248-5470

MOVE@cox.net

* Resource for the Grieving and

* Crime Survivors – 949-872-7895

www.crimesurvivors.com

*JUSTICE FOR HOMICIDE VICTIMS –

(310) 457-0030 -

jhvinfo@justiceforhomicidevictims.com

* Striving Towards Eradicating Violence In Ennercities

-S.T.E.V.I.E. stevieisunityandpeace@yahoo.com

oneunikadvocate2@aol.com

* Survivors of Murdered Children SGV Chapter – Tina-626-298-9054 -tinayyama@att.net

*Homicide Survivors Support Group

Meets every 2nd Tuesday at 7pm Solono Family Justice Center

604 Empire St. Fairfield CA Contacts: Valerie Dodini v.dodin.law@sbcglobal.net

Rita Edmonds-Norris at 707-631-281

August 2016

BIRTHDAYS & MEMORIES

No matter how long, no matter how short, a life lived is never lost to those who remember!

August Birthdays

Anthony Turdot Andre Davis Bryan O’Meara Brandon Starr Carlos F. Leal Jr. Charles Hemmings Christopher Terrell Jackson Christian Jesus Hernandez Denice “Denny” Fox Diana Dawn Varcari Emilia Casas Freddie Lopez Joyce Nelson Jared Arias Lamar Walter Whitehead Maurio Maurice Smith Mike Medina Ramon Quezada Jr. Richard G. Jurado Robert Friebrantz Robert (Bobby) Carstens Rosa Maria Gamino Ruben Mojarro Sean Gardhouse Sylvia (Nena) Flores

August Memories

Neal, Ian, & Devon Williams

Charles Shaw & Lindsey Langdon

Alyssa Nicole Randles Amber Fink Andre Davis Antonio Martinez Aubrey Maloy Bobby Stutson Denice “Denny” Fox Elizabeth Pinon Eduardo Josue Vargas Freddie Lopez Heather Ann Staimer Hector Cineros Ariz-Mendez Janish Reddy Jason Verde Jillian Michele White Jimmy Brown John Hillrich Jr. Joseph Threadgill Jose Funtes Kenneth S. Wrede Malaikye Payne Manuel Chavez Marcus Ringo Miranda Daly Nikita Walton Norma Gates Rebecca Andrews Renee Smith Bradley Richard Lopez Sandra Lee Smith Scott B. Fisher Theodore Albert Goede Tommy Matthews Jr. Travis Parker

Our thoughts are ever with you…Though you taken away.

And those who loved you dearly…..Are thinking of you today

LOVE GIFTS

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of

Mario Quiroz Beatrice Hatfield Charles Shaw 11/29 – 8/8/93

5/14/68 – 1/25/06 6/29/1900 – 2/14/83 Lindsey Langdon 3/28/82 – 8/8/93

23 yrs. Still Unsolved

In Loving Memory David Charles Nystrom – 2/2/64 - 7/27/98 & Lisa Cummings – 11/13/66 – 3/12/11 Brother and Sister in Heaven ….. now together watching over their Mom (Ellie Rossi)

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Donation $_______________

Name (please print):_________________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________City/St.________________________Zip__________

Email address: __________________________________________________________

Your Phone # ( ) ____________________Relationship to Victim: _____________________________

Name of Victim: _________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: Date of Death: ______________________

Please post my loved ones message and/or picture(s) for the month of: ___________

# of pictures enclosed/attached ____________ Use picture on file__________________

As of August FFMV participants have formed two teams:

Team Champ in Loving Memory of Manuel Vega

Team Mickeys Angels in Loving Memory of Michele Rene (Necochea) Flores

Rules

1. Each team donates 2 "16 Balls day of tournament.

2. Max players will be 15

3. 10 players per game but can play 8 players (2) women (6) men

4. Rover must be on grass not in field.

5. 15 minute grace period only.

6. NO DRINKING OR SMOKING while on the field.

7. Pinch runner is allowed no limit.

8. Each team must supply their own shirt & own color EXCEPT "Light Grey!" is taken

9. Front or back mound ok to pitch, with only under hand pitch.

10. After 2 strikes one foul ball in & out.

11. Game time is (1) hour or 7 innings & (1) hour & 4112 innings is a complete.

12. Home runs is an out, except for a women's home run.

13. Must be 14 years or older to play.

14. All calls from umpires are final please this is a fund raiser.

15. 12 run rule is affective after 4 112 innings.

16. Need team roster before each game.

17. Name team- official score keeper, unless we have official score keeper.

18. No switching teams.

19. Please this is a fundraiser for victims of crime so please respect others & have fun.

20. Must have the $200 for each team no later than August 13, 2016 (1) week before to play.

21. Everybody bats.

22. Leading off is not ok.

23. In case of a three way tie, the team with the most points wins.

24. Alcohol will be moderated and team or club sponsor will be held accountable.

Any questions ask for Larry Diaz Jr. (909) 332-8774

Tournament: Saturday August 20, 2016 at 8AM, KKC Park on 14th and Mt. Vernon,

San Bernardino, CA

Vendors Welcomed

Bring your family and support Families & Friends of Murder Victims, INC

FFMV is a tax-exempt organization under the Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service

CAMP GOOD GRIEF (SVP)

Camp Good Grief-Special Victims Program (SVP) is a joint efort between the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office Bureau of Victim Services and Loma Linda University Medical Center Children's Hospital. The 3-day grief camp is geared toward

homicide/suicide and is for children ages 10-16 who have experienced a violent death in their family. Campers board a bus at the Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda and head to Camp Cedar Falls in the San Bernardino Mountains for a three-day camp and

grief therapy experience. At camp the children participate in game and team building activities and therapeutic

group activities designed to help them learn and understand how to cope with the grief over the violent death of their loved one. This camp has been so successful that it has

been expanded to include Camp Good Grief - Special Victims Program Teen Retreat. It will be held annually and provides grief services for teens ages 14-18 who previously

participated in Camp Good Grief - SVP and whose lives have been positively impacted by camp. It will be a combination of learning advanced grief management skills as well

as a training camp for future Camp Good Grief Peer Counselors. Camp is free of charge to all campers and camperships are funded by unclaimed victim restitution. Therapists and interns from Loma Linda Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic, Loma Linda Child Life Specialists and District Attorney's Office Victim Advocates donate

their time to the camp. The Bureau of Victim Services and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital have

pledged to continue fundraising activities, presentations to service groups, and outreach events so they may continue hosting future Camp Good Grief-SVP programs.

Contact: Dorothy Brooks 909-558-4073

I have been fortunate to have attended two different training sessions that Connie Saindon has taught. I have now facilitated and co facilitated two 10week Journey Classes Thank you Connie for this opportunity … Rose Madsen

Follow the Violent Loss Resource Blog = https://svlnetwork.wordpress.com

Justice for Michele Rene (Necochea) Flores Stop the Parole Release of Jonathan G Flores

On July 15, 1996, Michele Rene (Necochea) Flores had left her home to

go to the bank to get money before going to get food for her two

children. She never returned home. Michele was missing for three days.

On July 18, 1996, her badly decomposed body was found in the trunk of

her car, at the airport in Tijuana, Mexico. Her estranged husband,

Jonathan G. Flores fled to avoid capture. He was apprehended on July

21, 1996, trying to cross the border into Texas. He was extradited back

to California to face charges. Jonathan was charged and convicted of 1st

degree murder and sentenced to 25 years to life. Prior to Michele's

disappearance, there was history of domestic violence and spousal abuse

charges including death threats made against Michele. All evidence and

testimony at trial proved that Jonathan was guilty of the murder of

Michele. He had planned to kill Michele days, even weeks before he

committed the murder and his actions showed he tried to cover up the

crime in efforts to get away with this heinous crime. Jonathan’s father,

Frank Flores was also charged with accessory to murder. He was given a

plea bargain of 5 months’ time served. It was my understanding he was

given a plea-bargin due to his health. Frank is still alive today. Jonathan

will have only served 20 1/2 years when he is considered for parole.

Please help us keep this murderer behind bars.

Please send a letter to:

Board of Parole Hearing

ATT: Prehearing Correspondence

P.O Box 4036

Sacramento, CA 95812-4036

RE: Jonathan G Flores

ID# K79912

Or sign petition on FB: Justice for Michele Rene (Necochea) Flores.

Stop the Parole Release

Thank you, on behalf of the family of Michele

From Rose Madsen, Editor/Chair/co-founder of the Colton & Coachella Chapter of FFMV

In Memory of my daughter Jennifer LeAnne Balber 12/02/73 – 11/10/94

A 20yr. old SoCal Gas Co. Meter Reader, Fatally Shot in the Line of Service in Rialto, CA

There has been many horrific acts of terrorism and violence July ….

Continued thoughts and prayers to the families who have been affected.

Reminder, there is still time to form a team for the 3rd Annual Softball Tournament fundraiser hosted by Deuce Players, IE which will be held on August 20, 2016, attached flyer has

information and contact number if you have any questions, don’t forget vendors welcomed!

100% of the proceeds given to FFMV will benefit Our Annual Christmas Luncheon which will be on December11, 2016.

Come join us and support this great event!

Thoughtfully, Rose Madsen

My beautiful Jen…..I can no longer…See you with my eyes…Touch you with my hands… But I will feel you in my heart….Forever…Love, Mom

“Suppressed grief suffocates, it rages within the breast, and is forced to multiply its strength.” ~ Ovid

Remember, that grief has no script, no book, no directions, and no guidelines. Allow yourself to grieve

without suppression. Embrace your loss and take its power to cripple you away.

E-mail me your outcome of your court process, status of your case or upcoming events, and I will post

on our newsletter.

FFMV Executive Board

Rose Madsen – Chair, Mother of Jennifer LeAnne Balber

Dawn Hall– Vice Chair, Mother of Joshua Rexford

Rita Marin – Secretary, Aunt of Jennifer LeAnne Balber

Bertha Flores – Treasurer, Mother of Kristopher Flores

FFMV is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving survivors of murder victims & victims of attempted murder. Our main purpose is to offer grief support for those victim/survivors. All assistance provided to victims is given free of charge by volunteers. Contributions and/or questions regarding the policies of FFMV may be addressed to: FFMV Executive Board at P.O. Box 11222 San Bernardino, Ca. 92423-1222, e-mailed to mail4fffmv@yahoo.com or phoned to 909-754-6969 FFMV is a tax-exempt organization under the Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service.Our Organization depends largely upon private donations which will cover operational expenses, Our Annual Family Christmas Memorial Luncheon, and Our Annual Victims’ Rights Week Memorial. We are seeking a sponsor (s) for our events. Please contact FFMV at the above e-mail or phone if you are interested. Tax ID #68-0299211 All Contributions Are Tax Deductible

2016 Participant /Photo Release Form for slide show & picture boards

Families & Friends of Murder Victims, INC (FFMV)

Circle one: New Participant ~ Update my information ~ Agency/Non Victim

Please Print

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receive monthly newsletter and event information

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publish the same in print and/or electronically.

I agree that FFMV may use such photographs with or without his/her name and for

any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content.

I have read and understand the above.

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Mail or e-mail participant/release form to: mail4ffmv@yahoo.com

FFMV ~ P.O.Box 11222 San Bernardino, CA ~ 92423-1222

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FFMV

FORMA DE PERMISO

2016 Participante / Formulario de Autorización para la presentación de diapositivas de fotos y fotos juntas

Fecha: _____________ Relación con la víctima: ____________________________________ El Primer nombre de la victima: ____________________________________________ El Apellido de la victima: ________________________________________________ Fecha de nacimiento_________ Fecha de la muerte__________ Solucionado: Si ( ) No ( ) Permiso para usar la foto (s): Si ( ) No ( ) Sólo me agregar a la lista e-mail/mailing para recibir el boletín mensual, información de eventos Concedo a las FAMILIAS Y AMIGOS DE VICTIMAS DE HOMICIDIO, INC. (FFMV) el derecho a usar la fotografía (s) del sujeto identificado anteriormente. Autorizo FFMV a utilizar y publicar el mismo en forma impresa y / o electrónica. Estoy de acuerdo en que FFMV podrá utilizar dichas fotografías con o sin su su / nombre y para cualquier propósito legal, incluyendo, por ejemplo, con fines tales como la publicidad, la ilustración, el contenido publicitario y web. He leído y entendido lo anterior. Firma: ______________________________________________________________ Nombre en letra imprenta: ________________________________________________ Direccion: ____________________________________________________________ Ciudad: ____________________________ Estado: __________ Codigo postal: ____________ Telefono: (_____) _____-________ Celular: (_____) _______________________ e-mail: ___________________________________________________________________

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