Monthly newsletter

1. FFAMILIES & FRIENDS OF
MURDER VICTIMS, Inc.
(FFMV)
Newsletter January 2017
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
* Linda Rodriguez – Mother of Angel - Memory Cards
*Janet Garcia & Barbara Christian
Facebook administrators
* Ellie Rossi – Mother of David and Lisa
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
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
In Memory of Angel Rodriguez
1/19/82 – 1/20/07
Loving father & son
Missed by all
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
In Loving Memory
Mario Quiroz
5/11/88 – 1/25/06

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 Monday January 16th
if you
will be attending meeting on January 17th
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
NO JANUARY MEETING due to Holiday!
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 January 11th if you will be
attending January 12th meeting!
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

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.
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Check out this website and click on Grief
Support
In Loving Memory
Orlando Hurley
1/18/62 – 6/24/89
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 Valley, CA

4. 2017
Birthdays
And
Memories

5. January 2017 Birthdays
Alex Sylvester Martinez Arturo J. Velazquez
Angel Rodriguez Jr. Anthony Maldonado
Antonio Ramirez “Little Tony” BarbaraLockwood
Brandon Smith Christhoper Sackett
Cynthia Ann LaRue Denise Duerr
Destiny Hernandez Edward Navarrette
Frederic Arlen Hoyle Jr. Janet Heartfield
Jaira Sartorio Jesus “Rick” Soto Jr.
Jacob Koval Jason Carlos Casarez
Krishana LeAnn Szymanski Lacey Wheeler
LaMarco QuentzGraham Maria Banuelos
Mario Flores Michelle Miers
Noe Salinas III Orlando Hurley
Ray Valenzuela Jr. Rhonda McNamara
Richard Albidrez Roberto V. Morales
Sergio Rodriguez Terese R. Stewart
Happy Birthday in Heaven!
Keep them in your heart…

6. January 2017 Memories
Adam John Rivera Alberto Casillas
Alexander Delgado Anthony Turner
Angel Hernandez Angel Rodriguez
Armando Gabriel Calvary Betty Van Patter
Blanca Lili Lopez Carlos Angelo Centino
Carlos F. Leal Jr. Christopher Heyman
Christopher Jackson Eloy Conrad Duran III
Evion Yanez James Donald Hartzell Jr.
Jason Carlos Casarez Jennifer Rene Parisi-Krajnak
Jerry Sehrs Jesus D. Calderon
Joey Trujillo Jose Alfredo Suarez
Larry Leyva Manuel J. Vega
Mario Quiroz Michael Reed Jr.
Noah Ferrer Noe Salinas III
Ramon Quesada Jr. Raul “Ralphee” Payan
Reychell Lujan Richard Albidrez
Roy Hall Samantha Salas
Sergio Rodriguez Samuel Sanchez
Terri Lynn Winchell Victor Bernard White Jr.
Nancy E. O’Hara & Jesse M. O’Hara
Miraflor Durante Jaira Sartori

7. LOVE GIFTS
In Loving Memory In Loving Memory InLoving Memory
Jesus D. Calderon Adam Rivera Raul J Payan “Ralphee”
12/8/60 – 1/10/11 6/1/82 – 1/1/08 2/14/75 – 1/16/05
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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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. Christmas Candlelight Memorial
Hosted by Families & Friends of Murder Victims
December 11, 2016
FFMV has been VERY blessed to continue to do what we do!
A Special Thank-you to:
* Bishop Barnes from the Diocese of San Bernardino
* Ana Hamilton & Marciano Avilla, Diocese of San Bernardino
* Michael Ramos, San Bernardino County District Attorney
*Ellie Rossi In Memory of David Charles Nystrom & Lisa Cummings
* Rivera Family and Friends in Memory of Adam Rivera
* JES Carshow
* Gail Howard, Mother of Jordan Howard who survived attempted murder
*Don & Pat Nelson in Memory of Joyce Nelson
*Norm & Rose Madsen, In Memory of Jennifer LeAnne Balber
Bertha Flores & Desi Ramos –Centerpieces In Memory of Kris Flores
* Janet Garcia & Sister Carol in Memory of Jesse Garcia
* Juenenne Jackson, Mother of Jacob Jackson
*Eryana Gurule - Girl Scout Troop 427
*FFMV Executive Board
* Rose Madsen, Mother of Jennifer LeAnne Balber
* Dawn Hall, Mother of Joshua Rexford
* Renee Martinez, Sister of Jennifer LeAnne Balber
Bertha Flores, Mother of Kris Flores
* Robin John & Kemi Price, In Memory of Jacob Jackson
Our Committed Chapter Leaders, and Volunteers who work together helping
Victims become Survivors
Families & Friends of Murder Victims Christmas Memorial luncheon was a success!
This year there was about 180 guests in attendance.
So many people to thank! A BIG Thank You to the Rivera family for the abundance of toys! Ellie Rossi &
JES for your generous donation! Food was good, many desserts to enjoy, beautiful centerpieces, all 87
kids in attendance received a toy or gift card, we even had our adult ornament exchange again and we
had fun!
Thank You on behalf of FFMV and participants,
Without you this could not happen, FFMV is truly blessed!

9. 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
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

10. 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 hope that you all made it through Christmas and were able to find a little peace and joy this holiday
season. It’s always a tough time of year for all of us on this Journey!
It’s so hard to forget
Someone who gave you
So much to remember
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.
I want to thank my chapter leaders, board members, volunteers, supporters, and all who have helped
with FFMV in 2016! A very special Thank-you to SBCDA Office, JES, and Ellie Rossi.
Happy New Year!!
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
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

11. 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____________________
Contact 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

12. 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