FFAMILIES & FRIENDS OF

MURDER VICTIMS, Inc. (FFMV)

Newsletter NOVEMBER 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 * 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

now making it easier for people to locate prison inmates; it’s a free online search and is open to the general public.

http://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov\

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

Justice served for the family of

Michele Rene (Necochea) Flores

Parole DENIED on October 6, 2016.

Thank you on behalf of Michele’s family

for all who signed petition

and mailed letters.

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

In Loving Memory Frank Salinas 11/18/78 – 7/22/02

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 Tuesday November 15thth to confirm you will be attending meeting on

the Wednesday 16th

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

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 NOVEMBER 9th

to confirm you will be attending meeting on Thursday the 10th – 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

tdponce@yahoo.com

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

Roberto “Bobby” Ruiz

4/12/82 – 11/20/15

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.

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In Loving Memory

Eileen Ponce

11/5/85 – 2/15/08

Online affirmations for grief support free for

365 days

http://www.markbshawmortuary.com/

Check out this website and click on Grief

Support

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

*Inland Empire – Linda – 909-653-7236

* 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

* Margaret Goldman – MA MFT

760-946-9036 – Apple Val

November 2016

Birthdays and

Memories

November 2016 Birthdays

Alfonso Lopez Ashley Nicole Randles

Amber Martnez Anthony Prudhomme

Anthony Turner Jr. Aubrey Maloy

Balam Alcaraz Vega Charles Shaw

Christina Duran Christhopher Heyman

Christhoper Mykle Sanchez Corrina Wilson

Damon L. Jones Sr. David Leon II

Derek Wiltz II Doctor Fernandez

Dwayne Durston III Eileen Ponce

Eloy Conrad Duran lll Frank Salinas

Gabriel Vargas Herbert Souther

Jennifer Rene Parisi-Krajnak Jerry Sehrs

Jonathan Olagues Jose Tamez III

Jose Funtes Juan Macias

Juanita Martinez Katie Brennar

Lindel Fields Marcus Ringo

Maria Sanchez Maria DeLos Angeles Maggallon

Mark Adam Rodriguez Melanie Miers

Michael Villegas Jr. Michael Grier

Michele Lynette Baily Michiel A. Hyder-Blamey

Mickey Thompson Raymond Cole

Richard Albidrez Roy Hall

Sabrina Brown Sebastian Orioli

Salvador Olivas Jr. Teresa Soto Del Rio

Timothy Gaines Tommy Matthews Jr

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

NOVEMBER 2016 Memories

Alexander Ray Esparza Amber Martinez

Andrian Rivas Anthony Prudhomme

Brandon Michael Selph Christina Duran

Christopher Mykie Sanchez Damon Jones Sr.

David Garcia David Rivera

Evan Todd Kinard Greg W. Gibson II

Gilbert Rivera Jennifer LeAnne Balber

Jenny Rebecca Waltz Jerry Ramirez Jr.

Jose Esparza Joshua Rexford

Lisel Wiedeman Mark Mireles

Maraslee Ann Nicholas Mary Estes

Mary Beth Blaskey Melanie Miers

Michele Jeanette Carson Raymond Cole

Roberto Nanito De La Vegas Sr. Roberto “Bobby” Ruiz

Sonia Herrera Terry L. Stutson

Thomas Charles Pagent Jr. Trevor Johnson

Trevor John Neiman Vanessa Martinez

Yanize Lizette Mora

LOVE GIFTS In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of

Yanize Lizette Mora Michele Carson Joshua Rexford 3/28/94 – 11/2/10 12/22/84 – 11/7/10 10/8/76 – 11/27/94

6yrs…still waiting for JUSTICE!!

Her 2mo.old Baby Isaiah

SURIVED!

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)

Happy Birthday Lisa

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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_______

Join Families & Friends of Murder Victims, Inc.

Annual Christmas Candlelight/Memorial Luncheon

All FFMV chapter members, their family, children, friends and supporters of FFMV are invited to attend

When: Sunday December 11, 2016 Time: 2pm - 5pm

Where: The Diocese of San Bernardino Pastoral Center 1201 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA. 92404-4641

(909) 475-5300

Reserva el dia Families & Friends of Murder Victims, Inc.

Anual Navideño LUZ DE UNA VELA CONMEMORATIVO

Todos los miembros del capítulo FFMV, su familia,

amigos y partidarios del FFMV son invitados a asistir. Cuando: Domingo, 11 de diciembre del 2016

Hora: 2:00pm – 5:00pm Adonde: Diócesis de San Bernardino, Centro Pastoral

1201 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA. 92404 (909) 475-53

Christmas Memorial Please RSVP by December 5, 2016

We need to order enough food for everyone

~ FFMV will provide the main course and beverage ~

~We ask that you please bring a side dish or appetizer and dessert to share ~

~ Bring your Loved Ones picture/shoes to display on our Memorial Table ~

~ Each family will receive a special ornament in Memory of their Loved One~

~ Our Loved Ones Slide Show Presentation (send your picture) ~ ~ We will have an ornament gift exchange for adults.

If you would like to participate, please bring a wrapped ornament. ($5min, it can be a store bought or if you are crafty, you can make one) ~

* If you are interested in donating a toy, book, or gift cards for older kids raffle, or if you know of a business that would

like to help sponsor this memorial please call and leave a message at (909)754-6969 or e-mail mail4ffmv@yahoo.com with your interest or questions.

Directions to the Diocese: From I-210 East; exit at Waterman Ave. and go right , then go left on Highland Ave. Diocese is on the right From I-10 E, to I-215 N towards San Bernardino, merge onto I-210-E, HIGHLAND / MTN RESORTS, exit at Waterman Ave. and go right , then go left

on Highland Ave. Diocese is on the right From 91 E , 91E becomes I-215 N , merge onto CA I-210 E / HIGHLAND / MTN RESORTS, exit at Waterman Ave. and go right , then left on

Highland Ave. Diocese is on the right, From Beaumont take I-10 W, merge onto I-210-Pasadena/CA-30 W toward HIGHLAND, continue going west on I- 210, exit Del Rosa Ave, and go left, then right on Highland Ave. Diocese is on the left

Diocese is on Highland Ave & Golden Ave (signal) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

( ) Yes I will be attending

( ) Enclosed is my loved ones picture ( ) I will e-mail my loved ones picture ( ) Use my loved ones picture that you have on file

PLEASE PRINT: Your loved ones DOB_________________________ DOD _______________________ Loved Ones First Name________________________ Last Name____________________________________ Your Name: _________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ City/Zip____________________________________________________________________________________ Your Contact phone # with area code ( ) _____________________email______________________________ # of adults________ # of children ________ # Boys______ Ages_______________________________ # of Girls_______ Ages________________________________________________________________

Please RSVP by mailing or e-mail this completed form no later than December 5, 2016 to: FFMV ~ P.O. Box 11222 ~ San Bernardino, CA ~ 92423-1222 ~ mail4ffmv@yahoo.com

Memorial de Navidad favor RSVP por 05 de Diciembre 2016

~ FFMV proporcionará el plato principal (pollo /pizza) y bebidas ~

~ Le pedimos que por favor traiga una ensalada o en el lado del plato y postre para compartir

~ Traiga su Ones foto Me encantaron para mostrar en nuestra Tabla Memorial ~

~ Cada familia recibirá un adorno especial en la memoria de su ser querido ~

~ Nuestros Seres Queridos Slide Show Presentación (enviar su foto) ~

~ Este año vamos a tener un intercambio ornamento regalo para los adultos.

Si a usted le gustaría participar, por favor traiga un adorno envuelto.

($ 5 minutos, puede ser un almacén comprado o si eres astuto, usted puede hacer uno) ~

Direcciones al Centro Pastoral: Del I-210 Este; salga en Waterman Ave. Doblar derecha, después izquierda en Highland Ave. El Centro Pastoral se encuentra a la mano derecha. Del I-10 Este; al I-215 N hacia San Bernardino, únase al I-210-E, HIGHLAND / MTN RESORTS, salga en Waterman Ave. doble derecha, entonces

doble izquierda en Highland Ave. El Centro Pastoral se encuentra a la mano derecha. Del 91 Este; 91E se convierte en el I-215 N , únase al CA I-210 E / HIGHLAND / MTN RESORTS, salga en Waterman Ave. doble derecha, entonces

doble izquierda en Highland Ave. El Centro Pastoral se encuentra a la mano derecha. De Beaumont; tome I-10 Oeste, únase al I-210-Pasadena/CA-30 Oeste hiendo hacia HIGHLAND, continua hiendo oeste en el I- 210, salga en Del Rosa Ave, y haga una izquierda, entonces derecha en Highland Ave. El Centro Pastoral se encuentra a la mano derecha.

El Centro Pastoral hace esquina con Highland Ave y Golden Ave (en el semáforo) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------

( ) Si, Atenderé

( ) Incluido se encuentra la foto de mi ser querido ( ) mandare las foto de mi ser querido por correo electrónico

( ) Use la foto de mi ser querido que Usted tiene archivado.

IMPRIMA POR FAVOR:

Fecha de nacimiento del Difunto: _________________ Fecha de muerte:________________ Nombre del Difunto: ________________________ Apellido del Difunto: _________________________________ Su Nombre: ___________________________ Su Apellido: ______________________________________ Su numero de teléfono con área ( ) ____________________correo electrónico ______________________ # de adultos ________ # de niños ________ las edades de los niños __________________________________

# niñas_______ las edades de los niñas_________________________________________________________

Traeré (circule uno) ensalada ó platillo

Envíe por correo o e-mail el formulario completado a más tardar el 05 de Diciembre 2016

FFMV ~ P.O. Box 11222 ~ San Bernardino, CA ~ 92423-1222 mail4ffmv@yahoo.com

JES Car Show

In Memory of

Jacob Elias Soto & Enrique Orduno Grijalva

was a huge success for this great cause.

Thank you to all who volunteered

and to all who supported this event.

A Big Thank you to FFMV SGV Chapter, &

FFMV Colton Chapter participants

who volunteered their time.

I was honored to be on this committee

of dedicated family and friends.

We had almost 120 cars at this event.

So much support, love, respect from friends,

family & commitment from the City of Pomona.

My continued prayers for strength to their families

on spreading the word for education

On Suicide Awareness!

Save the Date

Sunday November 6, 2016

4pm - 6pm

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

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

This November 10. 2016 will be 22 yrs. that our Jen was murdered. I now celebrate her life, by sharing her memories, and how she affected others. I can continue my healing journey.

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

FFMV Colton Chapter meeting is Tuesday November 1st, 6pm-8pm, we will be honoring our loved

ones for Dia De Los Muertos with a balloon release, and we will share a memory of your loved

one. If you plan on attending this meeting please contact me so I can have enough balloons.

Bring a picture of your Loved One to place on Altar.

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

2016/2017 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

Date________________ Relationship to Victim_______________________

Victim’s First Name______________________________________________

Victim’s Last Name______________________________________________

Date of Birth _____________ Date of Death__________ Solved: Yes ( ) No ( )

Permission to use photo(s): Yes ( ) No ( ) Just add me to e-mail/mailing list to

receive monthly newsletter and event information

I grant to Families & Friends of Murder Victims, Inc. (FFMV), the right to use

photograph(s) of the above-identified subject. I authorize FFMV to use and 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.

Signature_________________________________________________________

Print Full Name _____________________________________________________

Print Last Name ____________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________

City______________________________________________________________

Zip Code____________________

Phone(s) with area code ______________________________________________

E-mail ____________________________________________________________

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

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

I have included a picture ( ) Yes ( ) No use the one on file

FFMV

FORMA DE PERMISO

2016/2017 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: ___________________________________________________________________

Envíe por correo o e-mail participante / formulario de divulgación para

FFMV ~ PO Box 11222 San Bernardino, CA 92423