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1. 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
In Loving Memory
Salome Rodriguez Jr.
8/10/91 – 3/13/15
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

2. 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

3. 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

4. August 2016
BIRTHDAYS & MEMORIES
No matter how long, no matter how short, a life lived is never lost to those who remember!

5. 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
Salome Rodriguez Jr. 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

6. 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)
--------------------------------------------------------------Love Gift-----------------------------------------------------------------
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__________________

7. As of August FFMV participants have formed three teams:
Team Champ in Loving Memory of Manuel Vega
Team Mickeys Angels in Loving Memory of Michele Rene (Necochea) Flores)
Team “J N J” in Loving Memory of Jennifer Balber – Jacob Jackson – Nicky Acosta

8. 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

9. 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

10. Save the Date

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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
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.com
FFMV ~ P.O.Box 11222 San Bernardino, CA ~ 92423-1222
I have included a picture ( ) Yes ( ) No use the one on file

15. 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: ___________________________________________________________________
Envíe por correo o e-mail participante / formulario de divulgación para
FFMV ~ PO Box 11222 San Bernardino, CA 92423-1222 ~
He incluido una foto ( ) Sí ( ) No utilizar el que está en el archivo
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