January 2023 newsletter

1. A FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF
MURDER VICTIMS, Inc.
(FFMV)
Newsletter January 2023
Thank-you:
*Carol Anderson – Website
*San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office of
Victim Services/Victim Advocates
*Crosswalk Church – Tim Gillespie (Pastor)
* Rivera Family/Gents in Memory of Adam Rivera
*Jane Bouffard in Memory of her parents
Elmer & Gladys Benson
* Ellie Rossi – Mother of David and Lisa
In Loving Memory
Adam Rivera
6/1/82 – 1-1-08
FFMV Colton Chapter
New Meeting Place
Crosswalk Church
10455 Corporate Drive
(Cross street Redlands Blvd)
Room 1
Redlands, CA 92374
Thursday February 9, 2023
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Thank you, Pastor Tim Gillespie, for
welcoming FFMV Colton Chapter to
your Church.
Also thank you to Rosie Ramirez,
mother of “Beto” who helped in
securing our new meeting venue.
Hope to see you!
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-
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
Jesus “Beto” Oseguera
12-13-77 – 1-2-17

2. Birthdays
& Memories
January
2023

3. January 2023 Birthdays
Alex Sylvester Martinez Arturo J. Velazquez
Angel Rodriguez Jr. Anthony Maldonado
Antonio Ramirez “Little Tony” Barbara Lockwood
Brandon Smith Christhoper Sackett
Cynthia Ann LaRue Denise Duerr
Destiny Hernandez Edward Navarrette
Frederic Arlen Hoyle Jr. Jason Kovak
Janet Heartfield Jaira Sartorio
Jesus “Rick” Soto Jr. Jacob Koval
Jason Carlos Casarez Joseph AnthonyAguilera
Kryshtian Louis Avila Krishana LeAnn Szymanski
Lacey Wheeler LaMarco QuentzGraham
Maria Banuelos Mario Flores
Michelle Miers Noe Salinas III
Orlando Hurley Ray Valenzuela Jr.
Rebecca Ann Barrasa Rhonda McNamara
Richard Albidrez Jesus “Rick” Soto
Roberto V. Morales Sergio Rodriguez
Ted Rios Jr. Terese R. Stewart
Francisco Sanchez

4. January 2023 Memories
Adam John Rivera AlbertoCasillas
Alexander Delgado Alexander “Tito” Martinez
Alejendro Rojas Garcia Anthony Turner
Angel Hernandez Angel Rodriguez
Armando Gabriel Calvary Betty Van Patter
Blanca Lili Lopez Carlos Angelo Centino
Carlos F. Leal Jr. Charles Johnson
Christopher Heyman Christopher Jackson
Eloy Conrad Duran III Evion Yanez
Jaira Sartori James Hartzell Jr.
Jason Casarez Jennifer Rene Parisi-Krajnak
Jerry Sehrs Jesus D. Calderon
Jesus“Beto”Oseguera” Joey Trujillo
Jose Alfredo Suarez Jose Santos Bonilla
Kryshtian Louis Avila Larry Leyva
Lamar Whitehead Manuel J Vega
Mario Quiroz Martineau Denis
Michael Reed Jr. Miraflor Durante
Noah Ferrer Noe Salinas III
Ramon Quesada Jr. Raul Payan”Ralphee”
Rebecca Ann Barrasa Reychell Lujan
Richard Albidrez Richard Davila
Roy Hall Samantha Salas Sergio Rodriguez
Samuel Sanchez Terri Lynn Winchell
Ted Rios VictorWhite Jr.
Brandon Alan Huff Francisco Sanchez
Nancy E. O’Hara & Jesse M. O’Hara

5. LOVE GIFTS
In Loving Memory In Loving Memory In Loving Memory
Jesus D. Calderon Angel Rodriguez Raul J Payan “Ralphee”
12/8/60 – 1/10/11 1/19/82 – 1/20/07 2/14/75 – 1/16/05
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)
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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_____________________

6. 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.
Many Blessings to all this New Year,
I know how it’s difficult for us to celebrate without our loved ones.
In Loving Memory Ramon Quezada Jr.
8/8/85 – 1/20/06
In Loving Memory
Orlando Hurley - 1/18/64 – 6/24/89

7. 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
On behalf of the executive board of Families & Friends of Murder Victims, we wish you a Happy, Safe, and
Peaceful 2023 New Year. Words can't mend your heartache; we share your loss and wish you comfort and
peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of your family, and in the warm embrace of your friends.
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, 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 & Eddie Urena 10yrs. still no Justice. Jesus (Beto) Oseguera,
Bradley Cunningham, Santos Bonilla, Jonathan Michael Smith,
Elmer & Gladys Benson, & Julian Kilgore
And for ALL families dealing with the injustice of UNSOLVED Murders!

8. 2023 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 ( )
Was this a DUI Yes ( ) No ( ) Was this Domestic Violence 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 ________Contact Phone(s) with area code__________________
E-mail________________________________________________________
Mail or e-mail participant/release form to: ffmvmail@yahoo.com
~ FFMV ~ P.O.Box 11222 San Bernardino, CA ~ 92423-1222
I have included a picture ( ) Yes ( ) No use the one on file