FFMV March 2024 newsletter

1. FFAMILIES & FRIENDS OF
MURDER VICTIMS, Inc.
(FFMV)
Newsletter March 2024
Thank-you:
*Crosswalk Church – Tim Gillespie (Pastor)
* Ellie Rossi – Mother of David and Lisa
Leslie Miller – In Memory of Duane Murley
In Loving Memory
Jacob Jackson
12/22/82 – 3/02-07
Join FFMV Colton Chapter
Support group meeting
Thursday March 7, 2023
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Crosswalk Church
10421 Corporate Drive
(Cross street Redlands Blvd)
Redlands, CA 9237909-754-6969
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-
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
Salome Rodriguez Jr.
8/10/91 – 3/13/15
Thank you Ellie Rossi

2. March
2024
Birthdays
And
Memories

3. March 2024 Birthdays
Alberto Casillas Allyson Li Andrew Gonzales
Aaron Gurrola Andre Reyes Rojas
Dillon Keyes Donna Morgan Dwayne Jackson
Elizabeth Pinon Erik Ray Fuller
Emjay Corn Born Evion Yanez
Griselda Gonzales James Hartzell Jr.
Jarred Mitchell Jason Castro
Jesse L. Aguilar Joey Trujillo
Jonathan Fields Jose’ Esparza
Jose Aguliar Joseph Valenza
Julian Kilgore Justin Reyes Karl Dan Claes
Keisha Alejandra Molina Kryshtian Louis Avila
Lindsey Langdon Marsalee Ann Nicholas
Martineau Denis Michael Chacon
Micheal Hernandez Michael George Rivera
Malaikye Thomas Payne Mitchell Ozier
Otilla Burton Herrera Roberto De La Vega
Steven Paul Medrano Sandy Smith
Tony Wu Travis Parker
Victor Anthony Perez Yanzie Lizette Mora
Matthew Flores- Richard Angel Flores
We Will Always Remember You!

4. March 2024 Memories
Adam Atencio Andrew Gonzales
Anne Marie Harrison Anthony Louis
Anthony Ledinich Chris Walsh
Christopher Martinez Colleen Kennedy
Daniel Raw Danae Palermo
Destiny Hernandez Dwayne Durston III
David Jackson Erik Ray Fuller
Fernando Ortiz Frederic Hoyle Jr.
Hope Hernandez Jacob Koval
Jacob Eric Jackson Jose Luis Castellanos
Keisha Alejandra Molina
Jason VanKleef Juan Macias
Kori VanHulle Laura Sanchez
Linda Whiting Marie C. Gonzales
Michiel A. Hyder-Blamey Philip Ben Ackley
Raymond Moreno Robert Austin Burkey
Robert Davis Ronnie Steven Mena
Sgt. Stephen Lance Bowser Stevland Singleton
Salome Rodriguez Jr. Toni Parcell Victor Perez
Mickey & Trudy Thompson
Jacqueline Matzke McVoy & Gilbert Ray Gutierrez
You left us Beautiful Memories …your Love is still my guide
And though we cannot see you …you’re always at our side

5. LOVE GIFTS
In Loving Memory In Loving Memory In Loving Memory
Toni Parcell Yanize Lizette Mora Christopher Martinez
2/1/64 – 3/22/96 3/28/94 – 11/2/10 12/20/60 – 3/28/12
14yrs …Still Unsolved 12yrs... Still Waiting for 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)
You are missed!
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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. Every April, OVC leads communities throughout the country in their annual observances of NCVRW.
We will observe the 2023 NCVRW between April 21–27-2024
How would you help?
Options, services, and hope for crime survivors.
The 2024 theme asks all of us—friends, family members, neighbors, colleagues, community leaders,
victim service providers, criminal justice practitioners, and health professionals—how we can help
crime victims. Are you prepared if someone confides in you about a victimization? Is your
organization victim-centered and trauma-informed? Are you familiar with the services available in
your community?
This year’s theme is a call-to-action for us all to create safe environments for crime victims to share
what happened to them. By doing so, we’re able to offer support, options for life-saving services, and,
most importantly, hope.
Please email me any information of any events/flyers being held so I can add to FFMV’s April 2024
newsletter.
SAVE THE DATES
*Greater Orange County POMC 32nd
Candlelight Vigil April 4/27/2024
Greater OC POMC Candlelight Vigil
Memory Garden Memorial Park and Mortuary
455 W. Central Ave
Brea, CA 92821 contact: 714-999-7132 for more information
gocpomc@yahoo.com

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
VRW 2024 is just around the corner. I will update any events in our April 2024 newsletter.
FFMV will again have VRW ribbons. They will be available at SBCDA Vigils. Ribbons were made
possible by Ellie Rossi in memory of her son David and daughter Lisa.
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 ffmvmail@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, 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 12yrs. still no Justice,
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.

9. 2024 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 ( )
Cause of homicide (circle one) Gun Violence, DUI, Drug Induced Homicide, or Domestic
Violence
Other_____________________________________________________
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 ________________________________________________
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