9/28/22

As every year on this date I write to you my friend.  You are still missed so much.  This has been an exceptionally hard year for me in which I wish we had our weekly talks.  I too went through cancer treatments for Multiple Myeloma starting in January.  My mother just passed away this month on the 17th.   
You always knew what to say and how to make me feel better.  I  still miss you so much.
There was nobody quite like you Brenda.
You are loved & missed.




I can't believe it's been eight years since your passing.
I still miss you so much.  There are so many things I wish I could talk to you about. You always eased my fears and made me laugh.
 Your massages kept me in remission and now I go through infusions instead.
I was fortunate enough to finally find your grave site this year.  it's been difficult to get there but was determined to find it.  Joseph cut away some bushes that were hiding your sight & I have a picture now.  I cherish our friendship and all the little things you gave me over the yrs. I love you my friend & will one day see you again.

I can't believe it's been 6 years. I miss Brenda terribly, to this day. We didn't know each other very long but we became fast friends. I moved away from our lovely valley. Finances forced my move. I wish I could have stayed. I will never forget Brenda. I don't know any of her other friends or family. I want them to know that I still think of her often.

You have been gone now for six years.  I think of you often; actually every day as I water the shamrock plant you gave me years ago.
We talked about everything and you helped me so much in my life.
Through hard times in my marriage and through both knee surgeries.

I remember the day before you passed how we talked on the phone and you were so scared having to go through another surgery. I was able to calm you down (through God's help).  Then the next day the text from your sister....  I miss you my dearest friend. I know you are with the Lord...and happy. 

It is so hard to believe that it has been five years since you have gone to be with the Lord.
I still think of you often and remember so many things you taught me that I still use in my everyday life.
There is so much that I wish I could share with you to hear your words of comfort and support.
You will always be in my heart and never forgotten.

 It was four years ago today that you left us.  I still think of you almost daily.
You were such a big part of my life and such an inspiration.  I still put into practice things you taught me, both for my body and for my mind.  I miss you Brenda but know you are with the Father and that makes me smile.  I love you dearly,

 It's was exactly two  years ago that this lovely lady passed away.  My heart still grieves.  However I know she is with the Lord now and how joyous that must be.
I miss Brenda so much.  She taught me so many things that I will carry with me all my life.  I continue to pray for her family on this anniversary of her passing. May God's peace be with them all.

Much time as gone by since the passing of Brenda, a true angel. She must have found my son Samuel in heaven because she has been on my mind. Not that I could ever forget her for I surely could not! But lately I've been thinking about her even more. Brenda and I had such good talks after the passing of my son in 2011. In her own signature special way she offered comfort that truly touched my heart.  Brenda is so good at that!!  She is so close to the Lord and has such a deep understanding of things eternal.  I will always love her for that! I know my son is blessed to have association with her in the next life and the thought makes me smile. Our loved ones who have gone on before us are blessing our lives here in ways we cannot fully comprehend. I am so grateful to know this and that we will all be together again. Keep believing!! Love!!

Brenda just heard of your passing from dr Sklar. You were such a loving and caring soul. My prayers go out to your family. Heaven has gained a wonderful angel. God Bless

It's been a year since Brenda's passing. I am fortunate to have reminders of Brenda's incredible spirit. She is missed by so many.

God sends us Angels Unaware, and Brenda was certainly an Angel for our family!  We all adored this sensitive, kind hearted, loving person.  She was so in tune to children, animals, those in need...  She just knew without saying a word.  We love and miss you!  Our thoughts are with Daron & family even now.  Thank  you for sharing your incredible life with us! 
Clarice & Jeannie

Her beautiful smile is now brightening up heaven.

I love you and miss you so much I can still hear your voice

There is nothing I could say about Brenda that you don't already know. Her love for the feathery and furry was projected to those round her without such attributes. The same way she would nurse a broken wing back to heath, she would help you realize that you can fly too. Or find warmth and comfort on her “furry” words and actions when you were in need. All that you already knew. And if she ever spoke to you about “her Eddie” -that's me- you would have heard of a guy that is always associated with nonsense. If not this would be the 1st you hear about me.  I just want to share this with you. I prayed like I figure all you do. I take long bike rides and would pray for Brenda as I rode. I would offer the agony of a climb as a bargaining chip for her recovery. In frustration I began to think that praying was of no use. I now realize that it might have been unfair to ask God to take it all away, as that might imply that he made her sick to begin with. I don't think God meant for her or anyone to suffer and sometimes this is the only way to take the pain away. It is with re established faith that I say keep praying and know that we all now have the best Guardian Angel by our side that anyone could pray for.

Brenda was my very best friend.  She knew me better than I know myself.  Always there to encourage and support me.  I am so lost without her but take comfort in knowing she is no longer hurting so badly and is now with the Father.  I pray for her family and I so enjoyed hearing about her love for her entire family.  We shared so many wonderful conversations.  I miss you my friend but know we will see each other again one day. Nancy Canyon Country, CA

What a special person Brenda was and I can't believe she's gone.  I've never met anyone so giving and so compassionate.  She taught me to accept people's shortcomings and about forgiveness.  Although we weren't in contact much in the last few years, I always felt we had a special bond and I thought of her often.  Our occasional emails always made me smile. I know she will be missed terrible by her family and friends, and I wish I could have spoken to her one more time.  Keep an eye on us down here, Brenda!   Linda Torres (Nashville, TN)

We became friends so fast. I felt we had so much in common. I enjoyed the afternoons we spent together talking. I will miss that the most. Talking and texting. Even though we didn't know each other that long I feel as if we had been friends for many years. The loss I feel for you is the same as the loss I have felt for lifelong friends that have passed. I will love you and think of you and pray for you the rest of my life. I did it I swam in the Hearst Castle pool and was thinking of you. All my love.

To the Ray Family , 
    Brenda was a special  friend to me . We both shared our mutual love of animals  but , she was more than that ....she was one of the kindest  most loving people I've ever met . Unfortunately , I won't be able to attend her memorial service but , I shall be there in spirit . She has left an indelible mark on my memory She will always be remembered ....with fondness ! 
      Jim Ferritto

I miss you!! Your text's and your phone calls. I know your pain free now, and for that I'm thankful. You will never be forgotten, you touched so many lives. You will always be in my heart and thoughts. I love you Brenda! R.I.P.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

OBITUARY

Brenda Ray Canales

29 April, 1961 – 28 September, 2013

Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary

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