This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides information and support for those who have lost loved ones to murder. It thanks donors and volunteers and provides contact information for various support representatives. It lists December birthdays and anniversaries of those lost to murder, along with love gifts donated in their memory. It shares a poem and messages of support during the difficult holiday season. It remembers several victims and calls for justice in ongoing murder cases.

1. FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF
MURDER VICTIMS, Inc.
(FFMV)
Newsletter December 2023
Thank-you:
*Crosswalk Church- Tim Gillespie (Pastor)
* Ellie Rossi – Mother of David and Lisa
Cherishing the Memories
Hanging on to the memories is, at first,
almost too much to bear. The pain is too
intense, the absence of your loved one too
large. But, don’t push them away. Let them
be, for a while. When you’re ready, these
memories will be so valuable to you - like
precious gems. Take them out, and enjoy
them - not just on the anniversaries, and
birthdays, but every day. Your heart is large
enough to carry them, I guarantee it.
In Loving Memory
Jennifer LeAnne Balber
12-2-73 – 11-10-94
Happy 50th Birthday in Heaven
You help yourself.... when you help others...
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
In Loving Memory of
Beatrice Hatfield
6/29/00 – 12/14/83

2. December 2023
Birthdays & Memories

3. December 2023 Birthdays
Andy R. Castro Jr. Alexander Ray Esparza
Alejandro Rojas-Garcia Bruce Ridgley
Bryan Stapleton Christopher Martinez
Curtis Justin Wayne Hixson Daryl Smith
Dominic T. Reed Edward A. Ortiz
Franky Mosqueda Gilbert Rivera
Jacob Eric Jackson Jason Verde
Jacqueline McVoy (Matzke)
Jennifer LeAnne Balber Kyle Madsen
Jesus” Beto” Osegvera Jesus D. Calderon
Jimmy Brown Lawrence Cortez
Larry Leyva Marcus Maurice Green
Marie C. Gonzales Mark Mireles
Michele Jeanette Carson Mickey Thompson
Michael Andrew Rosas Reychell Lujan
Roberto Carlos Davalos Russell Travis Dorff
Samantha Salas Sonia Herrera
Tom Myers Travis Williams
Venessa Martinez William “Bill” Dyrness

4. December 2023 Memories
Alexander Alvarado Anthony Maldoado
Arturo J. Velazquez Beatrice Hatfield
Brian Michael Doyel Bruce Ridgley
Chris Stirrat Clasten Jr. Vaughn Chris Martinez
Danny Miranda David Lowe
David Parrish David Halson
Dominic Ortega Ericka Baker
Guilermo Reyes Henry Vellore Lozano
Janet Heartfield Jerrick Jay Richarson
Jerry Angelo Sandoval Joseph Salazar
Jose Luis Cruz “Luisito”
Krishana LeAnn Szymanski Linda Hesse
Maria De Los Angeles Maggllon
Michele R. Kriezel Michael George Rivera
Reginald Reese Roberta Klotz
Roberto Morales Roberto Davalos
Robert Michael Ruiz Richard Hernandez
Timothy Hatch Travis Williams
Nicolas & Emilia Casas
Angelo “EIO” Huerta, Donna Marie Morgan
& Steven Caldera

5. LOVE GIFTS
In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of
Jacob Eric Jackson Michele Carson Jesus Duran Caldron
12/22/82 – 3/2/07 12/22/84 – 11/7/10 12/8/60 – 1/11/10
In Loving Memory David Charles Nystrom – 2/21/64 - 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____________

6. In Loving Memory of Chris Martinez
12/20/60 – 3/28/12
It’s time for Justice, 11yrs in the court system
Still No JUSTICE!!
I will Light Candles this Christmas
by Howard Thurman
I will light Candles this Christmas;
Candles of joy despite all sadness,
Candles of hope where despair keeps watch,
Candles of courage for fears ever present,
Candles of peace for tempest-tossed days,
Candles of grace to ease heavy burdens,
Candles of love to inspire all my living,
Candles that will burn all the year long.

7. As hard as it is for you right now, you will survive. You will make it through the holidays
in one piece. It may be the most difficult season in your time of grief, but it will pass.
And when it does, you will come out on the other side stronger than before.
You don’t have to enjoy the holidays. You don’t even have to go through the motions
pretending to enjoy the festivities. But, it’s also OK to have a good time in spite of your
grief. If happiness slips through your window of grief, allow it to happen and enjoy it.
You won’t be doing your loved one an injustice by feeling joyous.
The best gift you can give anyone you love, even someone you have lost, is being true
to yourself and living your life to the fullest.
In Loving Memory
Jesus “Beto” Oseguera
12/13/77 – 1/2/17
JUSTICE SERVED on 11/29/2023
Murder in the 2nd
Degree
Sentencing February 23, 2024

8. 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
Prayers to all! It's always hard to put a smile on our faces during the holidays, but on this day, I raise my glass to all.
May the memories of past holidays help put a smile on your face.
May you have a Peaceful Merry Christmas and a Safe 2024 New Year!
On December 2nd Jen would have been 50yrs. old, but in my heart, she is “Forever 20”
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, 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 & Eddie Urena 11yrs. still no Justice. Jesus (Beto) Oseguera,
Bradley Cunningham, Santos Bonilla
Elmer & Gladys Benson, & Julian Kilgore
And for ALL families dealing with the injustice of UNSOLVED Murders!
Email me updates on your case so I can post in newsletter.