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FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF
MURDER VICTIMS, Inc.
(FFMV)
Newsletter February 2023
Thank-you:
*Carol Anderson – Website
*San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office of
Victim Services/Victim Advocates*Crosswalk Church
– Tim Gillespie (Pastor)
* Rivera Family/Gents Club in Memory of
Adam Rivera
*Jane Bouffard in Memory of her parents
Elmer & Gladys Benson
* Ellie Rossi – Mother of David and Lisa
In Loving Memory
Elmer & Gladys Benson
Murdered Together
2/11/96
Update
Colton Chapter meeting for February 2nd
has been postponed to March 2nd. Sorry
for any inconvenience
Rose
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-
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
After They Are Gone
When someone we love passes away,
We ache, but we go on;
Our dear departed would want us to heal,
After they are gone.
Grief is a normal way to mend
The anguish and pain in our hearts;
We need time to remember and time to
mourn,
Before the recovery starts.
Let's draw together to recuperate,
As we go through this period of sorrow;
Let's help each other, with tender care
To find a brighter tomorrow.
By Joanna Fuchs

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LOVE GIFTS
In Loving Memory In Loving Memory In Loving Memory
Corrina Wilson Eileen Ponce Raul J Payan “Ralphee”
11/21/90 – 5/9/13 11/5/85 – 12/15/08 2/14/75 – 1/16/05
We love you and miss you
to the moon and beyond
Kisses-Mom - Dad
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)
Happy Birthday David
-------------------------------------------------------Love Gift---------------------------------------------------------------
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_____________________

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2023
Birthdays & Memories
The mending we do in our own grieving hearts will heal and bless us in our relationships.
And it will do more than that: It will heal and bless the world

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February 2023 Birthdays
Adam Atencio Alexis“Alex”Garcia Andrian Rivas
Anne Marie Harrison Antonio Martinez
Armando Gabriel Calvary Benny Rodriguez
Buddy Guitron “Bug’s” Randy Perchez
Colleen Kennedy Cornell L. Wells III
David Charles Nystrom David Padilla
Danny Miranda Daniel Raw
Enrique Bermudez Frank Andre Beverly“Drew”
Frank W. Wellman Janet Lynn (Goddard) Gore
John Martin Kyle T. Stutson
Marcus Maurice Green
Nancy O’Hara/Jessee O’Hara
Ozzy Conde Raul “Ralphee” Payan
Robert Austin Buckey Roghie Ebrahimpour
Ryan Villapando Sandra Rosas
Santos Bonilla Scott Fisher
Sgt. Steven Lance Bowser Timothy Hatch
Timothy John Morgan Toni Parcell

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February 2023 Memories
Anthony A. Turdot Arthur “Tudy Boy” Ruiz
Baby Elizabeth Fay Mariani Brian Kischell
Benjamin Armenta Buddy Guitron
Casimiro “Casey”Fimbres Christian Hernandez
Christina Tosado Cornell L. Wells III
Darrell Davis Eilleen Nicole Ponce
Frank Andrew Beverly“Drew
Elmer & Gladys Benson
Fields Family: Jonathan, Dwayne, & Lindel
Herbert Seymour Jr. James Walke
Juanita Martinez Kyle T. Stutson
Lorrain Lopez
Jacqueline McVoy (Matzke) & Gilbert Guiterrez
Mario Maurice Smith Mark Adam Rodriguez
Melissa Sandor Michael Ray McCoy II
Randy Olivas Sabrina Baldwin
Rosario & Ruben Mojarro
Salvador Olivas Jr. Wanda Heszko
Villapando Family: Ryan, V eronica, Mateo & Bell

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Every April, OVC leads communities throughout the country in their annual observances of NCVRW. We
will observe the 2023 NCVRW between April 23–29.
The 2023 theme—Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change. —calls upon communities to
amplify the voices of survivors and commit to creating an environment where survivors have the
confidence that they will be heard, believed, and supported.
Please email me any information of any events/flyers being held so I can add to FFMV’s March 2023
newsletter.
SAVE THE DATES
*Victims Right Rally in Santa Ana 4/24/2023 more information TBA
* March on the Capitol
March 25, 2023 more information to follow
*Greater Orange County POMC Candlelight Vigil April 4/29/2023 - if dedicating please have
your form filled out by February ,28. 2023 information 714-999-7132, gocpomc@yahoo.com
* Crime Victim Clinic LASD-Community Room
Saturday, March 25, 2023
10:00AM – 2:00PM
1310 W. Imperial
Los Angeles, CA

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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
Some of you barely made it through the holidays of December and January, and now the stores are filled with
hearts and flowers and candy, all of it in celebration of the gift of love. But February 14th can be a difficult day
for those of us who are grieving, and for some it will be the first Valentine's Day, first birthday or anniversary
since our precious Valentine died. For us there is no celebration; there is only grief. Here are a few suggestions
that helped me. Select a Valentine card that you wish your beloved would have picked for you, and mail it to
yourself … buy a very special candle, decorate it and light it in honor of your loved one on these occasions.
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 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, 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 10yrs. still no Justice. Jesus (Beto) Oseguera,
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.

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2023 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 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: 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
Due to getting many returned emails, birthday/anniversary cards and newsletters, or if your Loved One is not being
honored for their b-day or anniversary, FFMV requests that you complete this form if you have any changes to your
contact information to continue receiving newsletter, mailing and emails. Thank You