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Ally posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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I miss her so much. I dreamt of her again last night.
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Amandeep Singh uploaded photo(s)
Friday, February 3, 2023
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My condolences to the family, So sorry for your loss.
In the morning today around 1am I was awake and I was thinking about the past and had a thought of Serena and thought to search her up (I have her number but I felt the need to search her) came to Google and found this.. In utter disbelief, couldn't sleep afterwards. It took me some time to process this, had gone to my place of worship at 4am to give respect to this departed soul and I decided to write something not sure if I have earned a place to write this as many of the ppl here are here loved ones, very close to her compared to me and interacted with till her daily and up untill the time of passing.
I knew Serena from late 2016.. Learned a few things from her like being humble, thankful and not to be short tempered she was years younger then me but years ahead of me.
She used to work at some salon, Elaine was her mgn she used to talk so much about her and handled their work IG page.
I remember dropping her off from east bay to SF on her first day of work at this Japanes restaurant in late Oct. Made her a vegan milkshake for breakfast before we left lol she complaint it was too sweet but she still finished it. Week later she tells me about her coworker who has a unique haircut style and who is also vegan but uses plastic lol while we were at Gracia Madere or Monks Kettle eating. She never had Indian food took her to an India resturant she was surprised to know how vegan friendly it was, Simplest things gave her joy but she also stood her grounds on certains things. I loved Serena's simplicity and her love for coral reefs. Didn't take much to make her happy. She talked about her Sis and the Kids and showed me pics of em, flaunting the jacket her brother made for her.. talked about other far distant siblings, tiny bits about her grandparents and her mom. She wanted to buy her mom a house.
Many sweet memories like this.. we talked regularly up untill the end of 2017.. 2020 was last we wished each other birthdays, our birthday months were same, but few days apart. I was on 14th and she was on 18th.
If I knew she was gonna be gone so soon I would have tried/fought harder to be in her life.. Man can't believe she is no more, like how or why this happened. What was the reason for her departure? If family wants to disclose.
Her passing put things in perspective for me as to what really is important in life, make time for family and loved ones vs chasing Job here and there.
If needed here is my number
(510) 371-4558 and the family has my full consent to take down my comment.
I wrote a small Poem for her.
Sufi I felt a pain so deep
Wonder if he heard the cries
The past is the past no one can change that..
Things you said are still written on my heart.
They bring warmth to me, like sunlight on cold days
Clouds like that will come again, but it won't rain like that again
How can I write my feels
Looking in your eyes I felt peace.
No one can match your shadow.
Sun has set too early
We used to dance in the streets of Daly city.
That girl with curls in her hair, is still dear to me.
Love is another name of God, things change and ppl change but everything remains the same
Aman dedicates this Poem to her who used to wipe my tears and today made me cry
First gift I gave you was the message in a bottle and All I can do for you now, is leave a Rose by your side.
(Below are the attached pics, idk what she did with the bottle but it had a paper in it, in which was written a poem.)
May God rest her Soul.
Sorry for typos and if I offended anyone
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Rosette (Serena’s mother) Posted Feb 4, 2023 at 10:15 AM
"I am truly blessed for your condolences, memories, and the beautiful poem to her. It’s no surprise that she is admired and appreciated. She cherishes her friendships, trusted them with all her heart. They are heavenly blessings to her and she pondered wholeheartedly to bring them love, joy, and peace. In her Bible John 14-16 she realized it was possible to do it and with first Luke 9:23-27.
Also in the Bible is how she is eternally living in heaven.
May the Lord of Lords bless you.
~Her Mom
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Ally hollier uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 15, 2022
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Serena was my coworker, friend, and cat sitter. She was one of those friends you could not talk to for months, then when you saw here, it was like no time had passed. I met her when she was 19. We were at work & I asked her if she wanted some cake or something. She told me she was vegan, and I told her I was too! She was so happy in my space because everything was vegan, and she could eat whatever she wanted.
She was younger than me and my husband. I felt proud of her watching her grow and get older. She was beautiful. I always passed my hand me downs to her. And no matter where she was living, she’d always make her way to me to cat sit for us. My cat liked her bc she sat on the couch with him for long periods of time.
I’m sad to hear of her passing. Absolutely crushed. I don’t know what happened, but I hope there was peace at the end. I will miss her so much. Sorry I never said how much I appreciated you. I know you knew based on how much we fed you. ❤️ rest easy
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Rosette Lopez (mother) Posted Oct 17, 2022 at 2:47 PM
What an incredible story of you two and your husband spending time with my precious wonderful daughter who just adored her friends beyond her own abilities. She made tremendous sacrifices for others. Thank you for showing her grace, she deserved the absolute best and know she truly received the highest honor from God to be blessed to be on His right side. She was immediately received from our Lord Jesus and is in heaven awaiting us all to meet her again. She gave so much too to others, so missed
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Ally Posted Apr 7, 2023 at 3:55 PM
I miss her, and I have no one to share my grief with. I wish I had the opportunity to meet her family before the pandemic hit, then I would have someone to mourn with.
Miss, I dreamt of Serena last night. I dreamt she bought a small loft in San Francisco. I was so pleased to see her in the dream & I woke up with a heavy heart. My email is allysonhollier@gmail.com if you ever want to get in touch. I’d love to hear more about her.
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Dan Dailey lit a candle
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Although I did not know Serena, I am getting to know Miarose as her volleyball coach. She came back to practice with much determination and prose. We did discussed as a team what had happen and the support she received from her teammates was amazing. Miarose held herself high and came out fighting. We, the Hurricanes, wish our deepest condolences on your lost and we will miss her coming to our games rooting for her baby sister. May she find eternal rest.
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Rosette posted a condolence
Saturday, October 1, 2022
To my niece serena. Hi baby niece. I am so sorry you were taken so soon. You were such a sweet little girl. You were such a loving sister and daughter. I remember u always taking care of your little siblings. Man this hurts so much that u are gone. I am sorry we did not get a chance to catch up. No matter what you and your siblings should know uncle pete will always be here for you. I love you baby niece and you will forever be in our hearts and prayers. You need to know you are loved by many serena. You really are. We all love you so much little mamas. God bless you and I know your grandparents are opening their arms to you. I love you little niece.
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Kimberly Goldsberry uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Marissa-I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet sister Serena. She was always there, so soft spoken and quiet. I have many memories of family events that she was there to share with us, from Thanksgiving to Christmas to birthdays to weddings to showers and family trips.
My hearts breaks for you and Josh and the kids and for Serena’s entire family. Sending my love and prayers out to each of you. May God bring you peace and comfort at this time that only He can. I love you guys.
To Serena-rest in the arms of Jesus. You were a sweet girl with a beautiful smile!!
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Bill and Becky Kink posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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We didn’t know Serena long, but her smile and love of Jesus was such a blessing. Looked forward to seeing her every Sunday. With love and prayers
Bill and Becky King
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Rosette “Mother” lit a candle
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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To my precious angel Serena, you were a blessing here on Earth that only God’s Word can keep me grounded in the truth that you’re truly Alive for all eternity. I will be seeing you Tweety Bird where we'll continue where we left off in singing Praises of Psalms and loving the life alive with Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ for all eternity. I love you! ❤️
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Jaime Lopez uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Serena was my big sister. She was so good being a big sister and did her job so good at being one. She never failed to show and tell us how much she loved me and Miarose. She was the best baby sitter ever and the bestest friend. We shared the same humorous and clumsy personality where we would bond over it all day and all night. Since we were little we used to do as much as we can to try to spend as much time together as possible. Even if it meant me pulling her huge hair when I was 6 to get more attention from her to her dragging me out of my bed to go to the gym at 10:30pm coming back at 12 am and talk about Jesus and family till over 1:30 am. She was the most encouraging person ever. She would never let me fail at anything wether it would be homeschool kindergarten when she threatened to punch me if I got the answer wrong (she never got to punch me because that was enough encouragement for me to study hard and get everything right) to just a few months ago in August where she would motivate me to run another mile after already running three miles nonstop. Every good bye and every goodnight would always end the same for as long as I could remember. With a hug that would last forever and a “ i love you brother/sister”
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Agostin Lopez uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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We love you and miss you so much Serena.
You have shown us what a real Angel can accomplish.
You have instilled in me what a real miracle is
and I want you to know that you have brought me so close to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Thank you for being in my life and I want you to know that you are in my heart forever. I only wish we could of had more time, I wish I could of had more time to be the real father that you really deserved. I call to the Father in Heaven that he showers you with all the precious love that you truly deserve. You will forever be missed in this world but you deserve the best of the Heavenly Kingdom that our Lord Jesus Christ has promised you. I love you, you will forever be my daughter and will forever be loved. Miss you, Your Dad Jaime.
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