August 2025 newsletter

1. FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF
MURDER VICTIMS, Inc.
(FFMV)
Newsletter August 2025
Thank-you:
*Crosswalk Church –
Redlands
* Ellie Rossi – Mother of David and Lisa
*Rivera Family – In Memory of Adam Rivera
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Happy Heavenly Birthday
Salome JR Rodriguez
8/10/1991 – 3/13/2015
Join FFMV Colton Chapter
Support group meeting
Thursday August 14, 2025
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Crosswalk Church
10421 Corporate Drive
Redlands, CA 92373
You will see the address on building that
we meet.
(Cross street Redlands Blvd)
909-754-6969
Look for PINK sign on entrance door
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
* 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
Ramon Quezada “Jr”
8/8/85 – 1/22/06

2. August 2025 Birthdays & Memories

3. August 2025 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
Humberto Enriquez Joyce Nelson
Jared Arias Lamar Walter Whitehead
Maurio Maurice Smith Mike Medina
Ramon Quezada Jr. Richard G. Jurado
Richard Ray Alverez Robert Friebrantz
Robert (Bobby) Carstens Rosa Maria Gamino
Ruben Mojarro Salome Rodriguez Jr.
Sean Gardhouse Stephen M. Sanchez
Sylvia (Nena) Flores
Our thoughts are ever with you…Though you taken away.
And those who loved you dearly…..Are thinking of you today

4. August 2025 Memories
Neal, Ian, & Devon Williams
Charles Shaw & Lindsey Langdon
Alyssa Nicole Randles Amber Fink
Andre Davis Antonio Martinez
Aubrey Maloy Bobby Stutson
Charles Gilbert Ramos Cynthia Ann LaRue
Denice “Denny” Fox Elizabeth Pinon
Eduardo Josue Vargas Freddie Lopez
Heather Ann Staimer Hector Cineros Ariz-Mendez
Humberto Enriquez Janish Reddy
Jason Verde Jillian Michele White
Jimmy Brown John Hillrich Jr.
Joseph Threadgill Jose Funtes
Julian Kilgore Kelsey Marie Roberts
Kenneth S. Wrede Malaikye Payne
Manuel Chavez Marcus Ringo
Miranda Daly
Nikita Walton Norma Gates
Rebecca Andrews Renee Smith Bradley
Richard Lopez Richard Ray Alverez
Ruben Anthony De La Paz Sandra Lee Smith
Scott B. Fisher Theodore Albert Goede
Tommy Matthews Jr. Travis Parker
No matter how long, no matter how short, a life lived is never lost to those who remember!

5. LOVE GIFTS
In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of
Charles Shaw 11/3/29 – 8/8/93 Eduardo “Eddy” Vargas
Lindsey Langdon 3/28/82 – 8/8/93 5/10/89 – 8/7/11
32 years STILL UNSOLVED
Debbie - Mother of Lindsey & Sister of Charles
Passed away 3/18/22 Never Receiving Justice
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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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______ Donation $ _________

6. Inmate Locator, Department of Corrections is now making it easier for people to
locate prison inmates; it’s a free online search and is open to the general public.
http://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov
VINE is the nation’s leading victim notification network. It allows survivors, victims of
crime, and other concerned citizens to access timely and reliable information about
offenders or criminal cases in U.S. jails and prisons.
Register to receive automated notifications via email, text, or phone call, or check custody status information online
at any time.
Available in 48 states and covering 2,900 incarceration facilities, VINE is a lifesaving service that offers peace of
mind to millions of people every day.
VINELink.com -1-877-411-599
One Step at a Time
Confront Sorrow,
Express your Grief.
Face your fears and your ANGER.
Determine to live again.
Accept the help of others.
Make a start to put the stars back into your sky.

7. 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
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 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 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 - 13years still waiting for Court JUSTICE,
Jonathan Michael Smith, Santos Bonilla,Jesus, Scott Troy Cook,
Bradley Cunningham
And for ALL families dealing with the injustice of UNSOLVED Murders!

8. FFMV Colton Chaper will have a resource table. Hope to see you!

9. 2025 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: DUI Yes ( ) No ( ) Domestic Violence Yes ( ) No ( )
Gun Violence Yes ( ) N0 ( ) Drug induced homicide Yes ( ) N0 ( )
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 ~ PO Box 11222 San Bernardino, CA ~ 92423-1222
I have included a picture ( ) Yes ( ) No use the one on file