I know I talk about my sister a lot and left tons of testimonials on here, but every time i go onto this website, i miss my sister so much. it breaks my heart that i never met her while she was on this Earth, but some times I really wish I was close to her before her passing; you know, like i can tell her my final word. i always dreamed of seeing my sister and brother (Anthony) attending my high school graduation along with everything else that will happen in the future (I.E: college graduation [BA, Masters, PHD], myself getting married, etc.). but now that my sister's gone and i'm a senior in high school, it's amazing how much i have adapted from my family. i have an amazing family who cares a lot for everyone regardless if we're close or not. i'm really lucky to have a sister like Liz; she super caring, sweet, easy to talk to. If I could tell her my last words in person, I would tell her, "you're my inspiration, my guardian angel, my light, my eldest sister-the one i look up to, my savior; thank you for taking me even if i was your half sister. i love you with all my heart and please never leave my side nor my world." Kuya Ron, you know i will be here for you even if you are a widow. Our family will always be here for you along with our support for you while you're in Iraq. I miss you both dearly.... love always, sara

Dad I know this is a hard time for you. AM here 4 u always.I love you and Miss her. Love Stasia

Before you read this, I just want to let you know how I got this really long name. My parents combined Lizs 2nd name & my other sister Dianes 2nd name & how did i get shayna? I have no idea. well, i will always love my sister even though shes with the big man up there. i know shes absolutely great as a person & i will never let that go. even though i met her in a different way, shes still my sister. shes 32 & im 16, big age gap, but we're still siblings along with Anthony who is 37. at the funeral, everyone told me, "you look so much like Liz" or "you look exactly like Liz" and im proud that i got that resemblance from her. I know she's a extremely sweet person and hearing from brother ron, she will never hurt a fly. She's a big inspiration to my life because when i found out that she passed away on my other sisters' birthday, the whole month of March, I was in tears at school. I couldn't really focus.  All I could think of was my sister & how I really wanted to see the whole family.  I couldn't relax nor concentrate until my mom, my dad, and I flew in to Hawaii. When I was absent out of school for 5 days, I was happy to go see everyone on the island even though I really didn't know everyone.  When we landed in Hawaii and i took that long inhale, I said to myself, "i finally get to see her." The day of her funeral was extremely depressing to me since I've never met her.  The whole family welcomed me even brother Ron and his family.  I remember I couldnt stop crying. I have a fear of the dead and i really didnt want to look at the coffin.  But shes my sister and it would be my last time to see her.  When I walked up there, she looked extremely peaceful. I will always talk about my sister and i will never let her go. She's a wonderful sister and I will not let her out of my heart.  It's still hard to accept, but i know everyone in her heart will accept it step by step. Before she left this earth, shes an angel. I love you and I miss you Liz.

Still with me.....Dad I wanted u 2 know I think about Liz everyday,And am glad she was in my life. I will always keep the clay figure we did together..Love u Anastasia

April - 6 - 2006

My heart and prayers go out to you.  I lost my beautiful son JONATHAN MENDOZA  IN MARCH 4 2006 He was only 19.He too was a loving and happy person.  Faith is really all we have.  I could not make it through this with out it.  Please keep your faith in God and it will get you through. I promise you that. Elizabeth in her pictures looks so happy.I bet her was a wonderful woman  , I love this web site.My brother found it and started a tribute for Jonathan .  Reading all the testimonials ia a great therapy when I am missing him the most.  It let's me know that even though the world goes on, my son is not forgotten.  God be with all of you.