Our Hero, Marshall Littleton, was a big man in every sense of the word. Standing 6’1” and large in stature, he had a commanding presence and people noticed him when he entered a room. With his deep drawl and old time Southern philosophy, he was able to talk to anyone and earn their trust from the start. He was a kind friend to everyone and never met a stranger. He fulfilled the roles of father…
Ann Lopez worked in a myriad of capacities in the entertainment industry. She spent five years in regional theater before moving to Los Angeles, where she appeared in more than 60 national and regional commercials. I loved being in front of the camera but I had been acting since I was 11 years old and wanted a change, Ann said. She was offered a job in casting at Disney, where she met her future husband,…
As a senior in high school, Dereck was a young beautiful vibrant teenager who was full of life ready to begin her own journey. She had dreams of becoming a kindergarten teacher and tae kwan do olympian. Dereck had a black belt in the sport and was a recipient of the gold medal the 2000 Junior Olympics. Her first love was her family and friends. A loyal person was who she was; she was loyal…
As the eldest of three sisters, Tanya Lozano was a natural born leader. She is described by her sisters as the glue of the family and the best sister anyone could ask for. At such a young age Tanya had already accomplished so much. She was in school pursing her nursing career, a loving older sister and daughter, a wife and mother to two beautiful little girls. Tanya loved dancing through life and embraced it…
When Lauren was born we had no idea how our life was going to change. I know every new parent says that but ours was different. At 6 months we were concerned that Lauren was not meeting her developmental milestones. We started therapies with her. She was going through all kinds of medical testing. And it wasn’t until she was 10 years old that we finally got a diagnosis. Even though a treatment was available…
When Lauren was born we had no idea how our life was going to change. I know every new parent says that but ours was different. At 6 months we were concerned that Lauren was not meeting her developmental milestones. We started therapies with her. She was going through all kinds of medical testing. And it wasn’t until she was 10 years old that we finally got a diagnosis. Even though a treatment was available…
We have come to realize through our mother’s life just what it means to live a life of giving. Mom, Grandmother, Wife, Daughter and Sister, those are some very powerful words that represent the true meaning of love, dedication and living life by more than words. It is said that actions mean more than words. Diana Marie Lynch, Momma, was 56 and up to the day she passed from this earth on September 18, 2012…
James was my big brother, and he lost his battle with addiction on July 30. 2022. In our loss he was able to donate both kidneys to 2 people who desperately needed them. He leaves behind 2 children but in our eyes he will always be our superhero!
On February 26, 1990 my world was completely flipped around. My healthy mother, Teri Lynn Martell-Hagner, at the young age of 34 died suddenly from a brain aneurysm. I was only 8 years old, and my sister was 16. Our mother was completely in love with us and we always had a great time doing girly things with us. My sister would tell you that she was her best friend and her rock. My mom…
Susan, or Sue as everyone called her, had many titles in her life. She was called Mom by 3 loving daughters and a stepson. She was a wife and in-home caretaker of her in-laws with Alzheimer’s and wheelchair bound. She was a daughter and sister to 2 brothers and a sister. One of the greatest titles bestowed was to be called friend to hundreds of people. She never met a stranger and always ran into…