May 2022 newsletter

1. FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF
MURDER VICTIMS, Inc.
(FFMV)
Newsletter MAY 2022
Thank-you:
*Carol Anderson – website
* Linda Rodriguez – Mother of Angel - Memory Cards
* Ellie Rossi – Mother of David and Lisa
In Loving Memory
Corrina Wilson
11/21/90 – 5/9/13
June 4th is National Gun Violence
Awareness Day, when we start Wear
Orange Weekend to honor the people
shot and killed or wounded by gun
violence, and the survivors of gun
violence. We honor them and renew our
commitment to ending gun violence in
America by taking action and taking part
in Wear Orange.
As a movement more than six million
strong, we're gearing up to show the
country who we are and why we're
working to end gun violence. To get
ready for this year's Wear Orange
Need Someone to Talk To?
* Bertha Flores - Parent - Spanish speaking
(909) 200-5499 (after 3pm)
*Rose Madsen – Parent (909) 798-4803 (after 4pm)
Redlands CA
*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 Yucaipa CA
* Richard McVoy – Adult Sibling –
909-503-5456 – Grand Terrace CA
* Tanya Powell - Parent – 760-596-2292-
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
Grief is like an old fashioned set of scales. In
early grief a great load sits on one end. It
stays there laden down with the weight of
our pain. Then it shifts a little, it moves and a
piece gets knocked off. It becomes lighter as
we take the time to work through the pain of
our grief. As we find new and different ways
to keep our loved one a part of our life it gets
lighter again. The scales tip more. We begin
to balance our pain with ease, with small
moments in our everyday life that will
balance us a little bit more, even if it takes
much for us to find them. The scales tip this
way and that, as our grief tips this way and
that........ (Stepping through Grief)

2. May 2022
Birthdays & Memories

3. MAY 2022 – BIRTHDAYS
Abel Gonzales Alicia Chagolla
Amber Fink Angelo “EIO” Huerta
Ashley Caldera Benjamin Armenta
Brad Cunningham Brian Doyel Cassandra Koochek
Cathy Ann Silvey Chad Jeffrey Norris
Chris Sanchez Daniel Hernandez
Daniel Svoboda Eduardo “Eddy” Vargas
Elena Sylvia Perez Enrique Cerda
John J. Martin John Hillrich Jr Joshua Huizar
Joseph Anthony Aguilera
LiselWiedemann
LonnyWilliams Mario Quiroz
Michael Ribaudo Michelle Gonzalez
Neal Williams Nikita Walton
Richard Ronald Ortega Richard Flores Jr. II
Raymond J.Pantoja Robert Anthony Marquez
Robert Minjares Rudy Munoz
Ryan Blakeslee Sedrick Mills
Thomas J Sternad William Jacob Crader Jr.

4. MAY 2022 – In Loving Memory
Anthony Rodriguez Ashley Caldera
Balam Alcarez Brian Brooks
Brian V. King Bryan O’Meara
Corrina Wilson Demetrius Lanier Williams
Dominic T. Reed Enrique Bermudez
Edwinta Hereford ‘Winnie” Franky Mosqueda
Guillermo Carbajal Jarred Mitchell
John Martin Jordon Alan Vigil Sr.
Jose Tamez Joseph Anthony Aguilera
Karl Dan Claes
Lori Renee Gonzalez Mario Flores
Marques Lemar Johnson Mark Anthony Minchaca
Michael Andrew Rosas Michael Espino
Rhonda McNamara Robert AnthonyMarquez
Ronald Saxton Sebastian Orioli
We Will Always Remember You

5. LOVE GIFTS
In Loving Memory In Loving Memory In Loving Memory
Brian King Eduardo Vargas Joseph Aguilera
7/30/88 – 5/27/17 5/10/89 – 8/7/11 1/28/76 – 5/19/96
In Loving Memory David Charles Nystrom – 2/21/64 – 7/27/98 & Lisa Cummings – 11/13/66 – 3/11/11
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______________
# of pictures enclosed/attached ____________ Use picture on file__________ Donation: ________

6. Another “Mother’s” Day
By: Jon Plour
This poem is dedicated to all grieving moms
Another “Mother’s” Day without your loving child is here.
No matter how long since your child has died, the pain is always near.
I watch the expression on her face,
As she rises in the morning, something is out of place.
She tries to smile as she hides her terrible pain,
The tears in her eyes begin to fall like a gentle rain.
Mother’s Day was always a day of happiness and joyful bliss,
After her child’s death, she cries as she longs for their gentle kiss.
No more handmade cards or gifts to make her smile,
She treasures the past memories that will bring her peace for a little while.
Watching all those other children and families lovingly embrace their mom,
Leaves her feeling so jealous, angry and ready to explode like a bomb.
She can’t help feel like she is out of place,
You can see the sadness her face.
Her other children feel her deep pain too,
It is so hard, they know not what to do.
Their love for their mom will always be true,
She knows how much she is loved, though, she is blue.
Mother’s Day should be a day of enjoying her happy children behave,
Not a day of shedding tears at her beloved, dead child’s grave.
For all moms who have had a child die,
We love you and understand why you cry.
We wish you much love, comfort and peace each and every day,
We know that you love and miss your beautiful child on,
Another “Mother’s” Day.

7. Survivors Of Violent Loss Resources
Announcements
www.svlp.org
Restorative Retelling is an evidence based model that has been successful in supporting those who have lost
someone to a violent death. Restorative Retelling services include general counseling and group services.
Survivors of Violent Loss Phone: (619) 685-0005 Email: svlp.org2020@gmail.com
Interested in training and consultation services? If so, please contact us.
Happy Mother’s Day to those
To those whose
Mother is in Heaven
Happy Mother’s Day to you
I miss you every day
You’ll be in my thoughts
Every second
Every hour of today
Love and Miss You
Remembering You on Mother's Day
No hugs or kisses
to wake me up on this morning
No special card or roses sent my way.
Bittersweet feelings, at least a thousand tears;
Quietly, I will celebrate you this day.
At times I felt I cannot go on-
Living this life without you.
Yet hidden behind my deepest grief
there is joy unexplainably true.
For my daughter, you will always be a blessing from above.
Your brief existence has bestowed on me a name I cherish dear.
I will treasure it because of you…

8. From Rose Madsen, Editor/Chair/co-founder of the
Colton 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
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and as you all may know, this is a very difficult day for me and many other moms.
I will be thinking of all Moms on Mother's Day and especially Mothers who have lost their children or mother to
violence. I will take a deep breath and pray for a peaceful day for all Moms!
Thoughtfully,
Rose
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 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
Keep continued prayers for families that are in the court process trying to get the
JUSTICE they Deserve!!
Chris Martinez , Jesus (Beto) Osegvera, Jonathan Michael Smith, & Santos Bonilla
And for ALL families dealing with the injustice of UNSOLVED Murders!

9. 2022 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 Clearly
Date________________ Relationship to Victim_______________________
Victim’s First Name______________________________________________
Victim’s Last Name______________________________________________
Date of Birth _____________ Date of Death__________ Solved: Yes ( ) No ( )
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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 _______________________________________________________
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Address_____________________________________________________________
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~ FFMV ~ P.O.Box 11222 San Bernardino, CA ~ 92423-1222
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complete this form if you have any changes to your contact information to continue receiving newsletter,
mailing and emails. Thank You