This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims (FFMV) thanks various organizations and individuals for their support. It provides information about upcoming FFMV chapter meetings and support groups. It also lists resources for victims and survivors of murder, as well as birthdays and memorials for the month of May. The newsletter aims to provide information, support, and friendship to those who have lost loved ones to murder.

1. FFAMILIES & FRIENDS OF
MURDER VICTIMS, Inc.
(FFMV)
Newsletter May 2016
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
*Riverside County District Attorney’s Office of Victim
Services/Victim Advocates
* Linda Rodriguez – Mother of Angel - Memory Cards
*Janet Garcia & Barbara Christian
Facebook administrators
* Deuce Players – IE
* Crime Victims United - CVU
* Ellie Rossi – Mother of David and Lisa
* San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office for
sponsoring newsletter for 2016*
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Robin (center) FFMV Oakland Chapter
leader joined us at the Capitol.
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 Redlands CA
* Delores Maloy- Parent – High Desert
Contact – 760-530-7027
* Shayla Adams – 760-475-3774
* 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
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

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 May 17th
to confirm you will
be attending meeting on the 18th
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: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Contact person for directions or
information Rose – 909-754-6969
mail4ffmv@yahoo.com
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
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 May 11th
to confirm you will
be attending meeting on the 12th
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
*Tracy Ponce (626) 533-3121
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
Janet, Rose, LaWanda (JFMC) &
Juenenne at the Capitol

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.
FFMV SGV Chapter News
Announcements
Luz shared that she would like to sell
bracelets as a fundraiser for our
chapter. These bracelets would be
personalized with our loved one’s names on
it and Luz Ruiz will make them
herself. Each bracelet will cost $15. She
will be posting pictures of the bracelets on
her Facebook Page soon. She is taking
orders now.
On behalf of Families & Friends of Murder
Victims, I was honored to accept this award
for Exemplary Service to Victims of Crime
presented by The San Bernardino County
District Attorney’s Office on April 11th
.
Thank you on behalf of FFMV board,
chapter leaders, and supporters!
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
* Greater Orange County POMC –
Marie – 714-999-7132 – 562-508-2397
* 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 707631

4. May 2016 Birthdays and Memories
You don’t get over your Grief by FORGETTING…
We get Thru Grief by REMEMBERING….

5. MAY BIRTHDAYS
Abel Gonzales Alicia Chagolla
Amber Fink Angelo “EIO” Huerta
Ashley Caldera Benjamin Armenta
Brian Doyel Cassandra Koochek
Chad Jeffrey Norris Chris Sanchez
Daniel Hernandez Daniel Svoboda
Eduardo “Eddy” Vargas Elena Sylvia Perez
Enrique Cerda John J. Martin
John Hillrich Jr. Joshua Michael Huizar
Lisel Wiedemann LonnyWilliams
Mario Quiroz Michael Ribaudo
Neal Williams Nikita Walton
Richard Flores Jr. II Robert Anthony Marquez
Robert Minjares Rudy Munoz
Ryan Blakeslee Sedrick Mills
Thomas J Sternad William Jacob Crader Jr.
MAY – In Loving Memory
Anthony Rodriguez Ashley Caldera
Balam Alcarez Brian Brooks
Bryan O’Meara Corrina Wilson
Demetrius Lanier Williams Dominic T. Reed
Enrique Bermudez Franky Mosqueda
Guillermo Carbajal Jarred Mitchell
John Martin Jordon Alan Vigil Sr.
Jose Tamez Karl Dan Claes
Lori Renee Gonzalez Mario Flores
Marques Lemar Johnson Mark Anthony Minchaca
Michael Andrew Rosas Michael Espino
Rhonda McNamara Robert AnthonyMarquez
Ronald Saxton Sebastian Oriol

6. LOVE GIFTS
In Loving Memory In Loving Memory In Loving Memory
Mario Quiroz Lisel Wiedmann Chad Jeffrey Norris
5/14/68 – 1/25/06
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______________
# of pictures enclosed/attached ____________ Use picture on file__________ Donation: _________

7. FFMV’s 17th
Annual Memorial held April 14, 2016 was another success!
Thank You RC Civic Center Staff and Council Members, Bill Alexander, SBCDA Mike Ramos.
Flerida Alarcon Chief of Victim Services, Victim Advocates for all your continuous help and
support : Lucy Drake Victim Advocate II-Victorville DAs office, Barbara Rivera-Loa Supervising
Victim Advocate -Victorville DAs Office, Margarita Gonzalez Victim Advocate II -Rancho
Cucamonga DAs office, Sonja Gonzales Victim Advocate II- Rancho Cucamonga DAs office, Tish
Levine Victim Advocate II - Rancho Cucamonga DAs office, Francine Estrada Victim Advocate II -
Rancho Cucamonga DAs office, Miriam Torres Victim Advocate-Rancho Cucamonga DAs office,
Lorraine Aguirre Victim Advocate II San Bernardino DAs office Alfred Moore, San Bernardino
DAs office, Pat Cornish Victim Services Office Assistant Rancho Cucamonga. Our speakers
FFMV’s youngest guest speaker Alina Star Ponce-Daughter of Eileen Nicole Ponce, John Carson
– Father of Michelle Jeannette Carson, and Marilyn Necochea – Sister of Michele Rene Flores.
Eryana Gurule Girl Scout Troop 427, Alaena Martinez, Renee Martinez, Janet Garcia, Juenenne
Jackson, Kristy Dawn, Ellie Rossi, Glenda Bloom Ackley Buttons and Ribbons in Loving Memory
of Phillip “Ben” Ackley & Desi Karlic Ackley, Desi Ramos, making buttons. Our Chapter leaders,
and all who continue to support FFMV.
A special thank you to my sister Rita Marin for planning our beautiful 2016 memorial!
Some of the Victim Advocates Our Speakers

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
Another “Mother’s” Day
By: Jon Plour
This poem is dedicated to all grieving moms
Another “Mother’s” Day without your loving child is here,
No matter how long since your child has died, the pain is always near.
I watch the expression on her face,
As she rises in the morning, something is out of place.
She tries to smile as she hides her terrible pain,
The tears in her eyes begin to fall like a gentle rain.
Mother’s Day was always a day of happiness and joyful bliss,
After her child’s death, she cries as she longs for their gentle kiss.
No more handmade cards or gifts to make her smile,
She treasures the past memories that will bring her peace for a little while.
Watching all those other children and families lovingly embrace their mom,
Leaves her feeling so jealous, angry and ready to explode like a bomb.
She can’t help feel like she is out of place,
You can see the sadness her face.
Her other children feel her deep pain too,
It is so hard, they know not what to do.
Their love for their mom will always be true,
She knows how much she is loved, though, she is blue.
Mother’s Day should be a day of enjoying her happy children behave,
Not a day of shedding tears at her beloved, dead child’s grave.
For all moms who have had a child die,
We love you and understand why you cry.
We wish you much love, comfort and peace each and every day,
We know that you love and miss your beautiful child on,
Another “Mother’s” Day.

9. Septemb
I have been fortunate to have attended two different training sessions that Connie Saindon has taught. Thank you Sister
Terry and her Community for the funding on this last training. 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

10. A great turn-out!
Thank You Deuce Players
Proceeds will benefit FFMV’s Annual Victims Christmas Memorial, thank you Deuce Players for hosting this
fundraiser! Vendors Welcomed Bring your family and support Families & Friends of Murder Victims, INC
Contact Larry Diaz for more information (909) 332-8774.

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
Victims’ Rights week was again a very busy week, I attended 5 beautiful events hosted by other organizations,
this year along with Janet Garcia & Juenenne Jackson, we attended the March on the Capitol and Crime Victims
United Annual Victims Dinner, thank you Harriet Salarno for this opportunity. Guest speaker at the dinner was
Jarrod Burguan Chief of Police City of San Bernardino. We also shared the evening with LaWanda Hawkins
(JFMC) and Mike Ramos SBDA! Thank you Senator Jim Brulte (Ret.) for sponsoring FFMV’s table!
FFMV’s 17th annual vigil was another success and I appreciate the hard work Rita Marin put into it and all the
support that was given to FFMV to make our memorial meaningful for all who attended.
During this week I got to meet many of my FB friends, re-connect with friends that I see once a year and I also
met many new agencies that I can begin to network with. Many of FFMV participants were at various events,
which was nice to see them honor their loved one.
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and as you all may know, this is a very difficult day for me and many
other moms. I will be thinking of all Moms on Mother's Day and especially Mothers who have lost their
children or mother to violence.
I will take a deep breath and pray for a peaceful day for all Moms!
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
Justice Served for Vanessa Martinez
Sentence on April 14, 2016 * Life WITHOUT Parole *
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

12. 2016 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 ( )
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____________________
Phone(s) with area code ______________________________________________
E-mail ____________________________________________________________
Mail or e-mail participant/release form to: mail4ffmv@yahoo.com
FFMV ~ P.O.Box 11222 San Bernardino, CA ~ 92423-1222
I have included a picture ( ) Yes ( ) No use the one on file

13. FFMV
FORMA DE PERMISO
2016 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 ( )
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 o e-mail participante / formulario de divulgación para
FFMV ~ PO Box 11222 San Bernardino, CA 92423-1222 ~
He incluido una foto ( ) Sí ( ) No utilizar el que está en el archivo
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