This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims (FFMV) thanks various organizations and individuals for their support. It provides information about locating prison inmates online and announces upcoming FFMV chapter meetings in various locations. It also lists resources for grief support and commemorates victims' birthdays and memories in August. The newsletter encourages donations and fundraising support for FFMV.

1. FFAMILIES & FRIENDS OF
MURDER VICTIMS, Inc.
(FFMV)
Newsletter AUGUST 2017
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
* Linda Rodriguez – Mother of Angel - Memory Cards
*Janet Garcia & Barbara Christian
Facebook administrators
* Ellie Rossi – Mother of David and Lisa
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
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
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 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
Lamar Walter Whitehead
8/8/83 – 1/27/05

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 Tuesday August 15th
if you
will be attending meeting on August 16th
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: 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Contact person for directions or
information Rose – 909-754-6969
mail4ffmv@yahoo.com
NOTE NEW TIME
Next MEETING August 1, 2017
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
MEETING August 1, 2017
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 9th if
you will be attending meeting on August 10th
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
Next Meeting August 8, 2017
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.
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Support
In Loving Memory
Salome Rodriguez Jr.
8/10/91 – 3/13/15
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
IE Chapter – Linda – 909-653-7236
* 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
* Margaret Goldman – MA MFT
760-946-9036 – Apple Valley, CA
*Option House: www.optionhouseinc.org
Hotline:909-381-347

4. August 2017
BIRTHDAYS & MEMORIES
Our thoughts are ever with you…Though you taken away.
And those who loved you dearly…..Are thinking of you today

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 Cynthia Ann LaRue 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 Julian Kilgore 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
No matter how long, no matter how short, a life lived is never lost to those who remember!

6. LOVE GIFTS
In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of
Beatrice Hatfield Charles Shaw 11/29 – 8/8/93
6/29/1900 – 2/14/83 Lindsey Langdon 3/28/82 – 8/8/93
24 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. Show your support for Families & Friends of Murder Victims
while you save money and earn cash back!
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and you earn up to 35% cash back on qualified purchases.
Now, you can take advantage of the ease and convenience of
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organizations.
Our new fundraising website has a variety
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 When asked who referred please put our email address:mail4ffmv@yahoo.com
ANY Questions or ISSUES registering … Please contact Rose @ 909-754-6969 or
mail4ffmv@yahoo.com

8. CAMP GOOD GRIEF (SVP)
Camp Good Grief-Special Victims Program (SVP) is a joint effort 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
Join Rosie Ramirez – FFMV Colton Chapter Participant on any of the following
court dates: 8/9/17 – Preliminary: 9/16, 17, 18/2017 in San Bernardino Court.
Praying to God for Justice, for her son
Jesus “Beto” Oseguera
12/13/77 - 1/2/17

9. 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
“A Journey Towards Healing”
A ten week support group for adults impacted by death through homicide or suicide,
directed in a small group. We explore the complexities of traumatic grief using Restorative
Retelling Treatment Process. Each week integrates and builds upon reflections and
discussions of the previous week. We introduce calming strategies to manage intense
emotions.
Above all you do not have to journey alone. There is hope.
Please contact the office of Restorative Justice for details on this program and future
locations offering this group.
Anna - 909-475-5474 – ahamilton@sbdiocese.org
Or you can email Rose - mail4ffmv@yahoo.com

10. JUSTICE SERVED
On Sunday morning I received the best news from John Carson, FFMV participant. Justice is finally being
served. This has been a VERY long journey for John, Esther (Michele’s mom) and his family. John is an
inspiration to FFMV, he never gave up! It wasn't easy but John had hope and determination. I attached his text
he sent me so I wouldn't delete any of his heartfelt words. John contacted me a few weeks after Michele’s death
and we have remained friends. We found that Michele and Jennifer had so much in common. John's case is in
Las Vegas and a DV case, there were many hurdles, disappointments and delays.

11. 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
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
E-mail me your outcome of your court process, status of your case or upcoming events, and I will post on our
newsletter.
Thoughtfully,
Rose
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 getting
JUSTICE they Deserve!!
And for families dealing with the injustice of UNSOLVED Murders!
IF YOUR EMAIL, ADDRESS OR ANY CONTACT INFORMATION HAS CHANGED PLEASE SEND ME UPDATED INFORMATION

12. 2017 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 ( )
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: mail4ffmv@yahoo.comFFMV ~ P.O.Box 11222 S
Bernardino, CA ~ 92423-1222
I have included a picture ( ) Yes ( ) No use the one on file

13. FFMV
FORMA DE PERMISO
2017 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 ( )
¿Fue esto un DUI: Si ( ) No ( ) ¿Fue esta violencia doméstica: 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 participante / formulario de divulgación para
FFMV ~ PO Box 11222 San Bernardino, CA 92423