This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides information about their organization and upcoming events. It thanks various donors and locations that have supported the organization. It provides contact information for various chapter leaders and grief support groups. It also includes memorial messages and love gifts that have been donated in memory of victims. The newsletter announces an upcoming annual Christmas candlelight memorial luncheon on December 11, 2016.

1. FFAMILIES & FRIENDS OF
MURDER VICTIMS, Inc.
(FFMV)
Newsletter OCTOBER 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
* Ellie Rossi – Mother of David and Lisa
* San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office for
sponsoring newsletter for 2016*
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
It is very tempting to want to 'hate' grief,
to see it as the enemy, the unwelcome guest.
Instead, try opening yourself to grief . . .
ask it what it has to teach you.
Ask it what it is training you to do, to be.
Ask this uninvited teacher into your life
and notice how things begin to shift.
Remember that grief never asks you to let go
of love.
-- Ashley Davis Prend
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 Tuesday October 18th
to
confirm you will be attending meeting on the
Wednesday 19th
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 Wednesday October 12th
to confirm you will be attending meeting on
Thursday the 13th– Thank You
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
tdponce@yahoo.com
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
Deeply Missed
Jose Luis Cruz Jr
“Luisito”
10/5/89 – 12/1/12

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.
Activities comprising “self-care”
1. Be Kind to Yourself
2. Be Positive
3. Relieve Your Anger
4. Take Care of Your Body
5. Record Your Thoughts as You
Continue in Your Journey
Make these activities into habits –
things you do without thinking, like
breathing.
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In Loving Memory
Duane Murley
Murdered October 7, 2012
Trial October 17, 2016.
Prayers needed and wanted
for Justice!
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
*Inland Empire – 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 Val

4. October 2016
BIRTHDAYS & MEMORIES
No matter how long, no matter how short,a life lived is never lost to those who remember!

5. October 2016 Birthdays
Alfred Cabrera
Anthony Rodríguez Anthony Ledinich
Betty Van Patter Charlie Martinez
Christopher Patrick Weiss David Garcia
David Lowe Demetrius Lanier Williams
Dwayne Fields Elzie Elijah Winston
Ericka Elaine Baker HeatherAnn Steimer
Hector Cisneros Ariz-mendez Jason VanKleef
Jerry Ramirez Jr. Jimmy Brown
Jordon Alan Vigil Joshua Rexford
Jose Alfredo Suarez Jose Uriel Alvarez Villalobos
Jose Luis Cruz Jr. “Lusito” Kori VanHulle
Kristhoper Flores Linda Whiting
Mark Anthony Minchaca Michael Ray McCoy II
Michele Kriezel Michele Rene Necochea Flores
Nicolas Casas Randy Olivas
Rosario Mojarro Ronald Saxton
Stevlan “Stevie” Singleton Theodore Albert Goede
Trevor John Neiman Trudy Thompson
When we bury our parents that is our past. When we bury a spouse, that's our present.
When we bury our kids, we bury our future.... Stefan Robinson

6. October 2016 Memories
Aaron Luis Angulo Aaron Gurrola
Abel Gonzales Adelaja Nogoma Russ
Alfonso Lopez Andy R. Castro Jr.
Angela Lynn Merth Bailey Elizabeth Sloan
Brandon Smith Brittany Riggs
Bryan Stapleton Chris Sanchez
Christopher Mykle Sanchez
Damon Jones Sr. Diana Dawn Vacari
Duane Murley Elena Sylvia Perez
Frankie Cayetano Jesse Aguilar
Justyn Broweliet Maria Banuelos
Maureen Ramirez Ozzy Conde
Rosa Maria Gamino Rosa Torres
Sandra Rosas Trevor Johnson
William Rees Merrel
There are moments in life when you wish you could bring someone down from
Heaven...and spend the day with them just one more time, give them one more hug, kiss
them goodbye or hear their voice again.
One more chance to say I Love You!

7. LOVE GIFTS
In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of
Kris Flores Jason M. VanKleef Joshua Rexford
10/10/77 – 7/24/96 10/18/82 – 3/19/01 10/8/76 – 11/27/94
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)
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----------------------------------------------------------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_____________

8. Save the Date!
Families & Friends of Murder Victims, Inc.
Annual Christmas Candlelight/Memorial Luncheon
All FFMV chapter members, their family, children, friends
and supporters of FFMV are invited to attend
When: Sunday December 11, 2016
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Where: The Diocese of San Bernardino Pastoral Center
1201 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA. 92404-4641
(909) 475-5300
Reserva el dia
Families & Friends of Murder Victims, Inc.
Anual Navideño
LUZ DE UNA VELA CONMEMORATIVO
Todos los miembros del capítulo FFMV, su familia,
amigos y partidarios del FFMV son invitados a asistir.
Cuando: Domingo, 11 de diciembre del 2016
Hora: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Adonde: Diócesis de San Bernardino, Centro Pastoral
1201 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA. 92404
(909) 475-53

9. Registration Day of Event $35
Day of Event T-Shirts $15.00
If you would like to volunteer for that day
please contact Rose @ 909-754-6969
email at mail4ffmv@yahoo.com
You can also show up @ 8am
and locate me at event.
This is a family event!
Hot Dogs, snow cones, music,
entertainment, 50/50/, gift raffles,
sodas, water, beer garden
Location: Tony’s Famous French Dips
986 E. 2nd
St – Pomona CA 91766
I-10 Freeway – Exit Towne Ave
Go SOUTH on Towne Ave – Left on 2nd
ST
CISSY@ (909) 560-0787 or
E-mail: rcissy1972@verizon.net
Save the Date
Sunday November 6, 2016
4pm - 6pm

10. 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

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
I can’t believe how this year has passed us. FFMV executive board is preparing for our Annual Christmas Memorial.
We will need volunteers for set up, serve food, and clean-up. If you would like to sponsor the ornaments,
centerpieces, main course, or donate a gift/gift card towards the children’s annual raffle please contact FFMV.
We will also have the adult ornament gift exchange, which was fun and everyone asked to have this again.
This November will be 22 yrs. that our Jen was murdered. I’m in a good place right now and I hope that someday
everyone will be where I’m at. Believe me it hasn’t been easy; but with my determination I can stay my healing
journey.
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
Justice/prayers for the family of Michele Rene (Necochea) Flores,
they are attending parole hearing October 6, 2016.
Thank you on behalf of Michele’s family
for all who signed petition and mailed letters.
E-mail me your outcome of your court process, status of your case or upcoming events, and I will post
on our newsletter.
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

12. 2016/2017 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 ( )
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.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
2016/2017 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 ( )
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