Erica was always in a smiling and is always good mood. she took me and Auatin to the beach every Monday!!i love you and i hope you're smiling on us everyday!!!!

Nana,
I miss you so much it hurts, I am still in such disbelief that your no longer here with us. So where do I start? you are an amazing person inside and out. I am honered to have you share your life with me, michael and marquille. We are deeply saddened that you were taken at such a young age with so much ahead of you. We are proud of what you accomplised while you were here with us. You always looked out for family and cared for so many. Man Nana, so many memeories I remember when you stayed with me for the summer and you left the pan on the stove with the stove on and we left to go to work. Cuz you and your grilled cheese moment. Good thing we didn't burn the place down. I remember when you first got into UCSB, and you needed a fridge for your dorm. Your mom and I drove up there, with my mini fridge in the trunk, and how everytime we went over a speed bump or a dip in the road, the bottom of my car would scrape. I had to drive really slow, so I didn't do damage to the car. You wanted to show us the town,and your dorms, your room and you couldn't stop smiling. How you love the beach, I can remember those times you would call me and ask to go to the beach. The last time we went together, the tide was rough...it kept pushing us close to the pier, I miss those moments with you and just hanging out talking about everything and nothing. I still wait for your call to if you can come up and hang out or go to the beach, or the mall. you and the mall, sheesh...I remember we went to like 4 different stores cuz you were looking for lip gloss. Not just any lip gloss, it had to be a specific type, and color. I don't know if I ever thanked you and Jr. for an amazing weekend when we went up to celebrate all our birthdays (jr.mine and your mom)and go whale watching. We had a blast and Marquille really had so much fun hanging out with his Nana and otter. 
I am still at a loss for words and cannot believe that your truely gone. So I am going to quote lyric's from Mairah
"I never knew I could hurt like this
And everyday life goes on like
"I wish I could talk to you for awhile"
Miss you but I try not to cry
As time goes by
And it's true that you've reached a better place
Still I'd give the world to see your face
And I'm right here next to you
But it's like you're gone too soon
Now the hardest thing to do is say bye bye"

We love you so much Nana, until we meet again. Watch over us beautiful angel. 
Love,
Annette, Michael & Marquille

Erica,
There are soooo many great memories I have with you that it would fill about 20 whole books....but I'll try and sum up a few of my favorites.  Some of the things I will NEVER forget about you are your house shoes, shorts , laugh, and smile!...Never have I met anyone who wore house shoes out as much as you!haha...and Ive never met someone who wore shorts as much either!rain or shine...erica could be found 5-6 days out of the week in shorts and house shoes!haha..it wasnt until we moved in together that I saw you even owned jeans!...and your laugh and smile were simply CONTAGIOUS....we could be sitting in the living room doing absolutely nothing and you would just start laughing outta nowhere at something from the day before!...=)It was no wonder why you had so many friends...you were just a GOOD person.  I loved that I could take you anywhere and everyone would love you!...you were just so easy to get along with...now onto living together.  remember how we used to stay up til like 5am because we got stuck watching cold case/ without a trace/ law and order marathons!?...we would literally have to set the tv timer to sleep mode otherwise we would watch it all night!..and remember when we made peanuts house?..that was sooo much fun..he had the tightest little house, or i should say mansion.Il never forget the day he died either....you had stayed at tonys that night and i remember waking up in the middle of the night cuz peanut got out and was sitting on me ...i remember petting him and thinking to myself " wow, he actually let me pet him and didnt run away"...then he ran and i went back to sleep...I left that morning the snow and i will never forget your call...you called me crying and said that peanut died..I was in shock cuz i saw him earlier and even texted u in the morning that he got out....i asked how and you said you found him in the toilet!!!im sorry cuz i think i laughed alittle but i was crying too so it was sad and funny at the same time...especially when you told me that at first you though i didnt flush my poop down the toilet, but then you found out it wasnt poop....it was peanut..=(i believe your word were" vicky i thought u left a present for me in the toilet..but it was peanut"...haha..=(..another memory i have is when we would go eat comfort food...thai food and yogurtland after..anytime we had a bad day..=)...and ANDRE...I swear I put you up on that game and our love affair with ANDRE will last forever!!!haha...I always pour you some when I drink any...=)...another great memory I have is sophomore year when you and a few other people busted into my room for my birthday with a cake!..Ive never felt so special....this was after a horrible day of school, and tests, and of my ta telling some other guy happy birthday when it wasnt even his birthday...Im so thankful to have had such great friends...another great memory i have is my first fight..I know, its so juvenile, but seriously im glad you were on my side!hahaha...That rude girl that wouldnt let you use the bathroom!it was so funny how her friends didnt even really do something but we straight up had eachothers backs.. and her friend even saved my earring that fell out and your phone case that broke off!!haha...and us hopping her neighbors fence cuz we saw our friend...then her trying to talk mess still when we left!hahaha....i remember FIESTA too...you almost puched me cuz i broke an egg on your head!hahaha...granted you didnt know it was me, it was funny none the less...that was a crrraaazzzzzzyyyy night....one of many.....remember when we broke into margauxs pool when we were homeless and went swimming at like 3am!?...then woke up the next day hella wet on her apartment floor!hahaha..or how about when we went on a mission searching for brandon and you stopped me from being crazy and busting out his windows!?..lol...or how about when you got miklo and we would just walk him all over iv...or how about when we would run out the door to work and scream our motto to eachother?"MAKE THAT MOOONNNEEEEEYYYYY!!!!!"....or how about margarita madness or game nights with twister, kings cup, or truth or dare jenga?...those boys always cheated!haha...all the nights on bills bus, at eschio, downtown, or in iv...doing the loop!...I remeber one of my favorite things about you too was that we were around the same size so we could fit eachothers clothes!!It was so amazing walking into our closet and not only having the options of my clothes, but also YOUR clothes!..and I'l admit, some of my clothes you wore you looked better in than me!hahaha...remember when we had the hook up on groceries and we went buck wild in the supermarket!!!those were the days..me you ajay shanika and wayne....those we some great times...all those crazy nights hearing shinka and wayne in all their craziness!haha..and us just sitting back and laughing!...oh erica, theres no way i can put into word how much you have impacted my life and how much i appreciated your friendship...this hurts so bad because we had soooo many more memories we were supposed to make!...you were supposed to be here for when I got married.. so you could be my brides maid and reminisce about the old ucsb days...you were supposed to be here when I had kids and I was supposed to be there when you had kids too...so we could tell eachother how cute our kids are and remind eachother that were not fat...you were supposed to be here to mind me of all the great memories we had that i have already forgotten....but most of all you were supposed to be here because you were my friend......my roommate....my sister.....I miss you soooo much Erica and I thank your mom and family for raising such an AMAZING person who touched so many lives in the short amount of time you were here. Many people dont accomplish that in a long lifetime let alone 23 years...I will always remember our memories babe....my prayers are always with you and your family....love you...

Peaches....I'm so sorry,words can't say enough.Please know your family is in our hearts and prayers every day.Thank you for taking care of my Samantha for the school year all those years ago.Love to you all.

NANA..... this has been one of the hardest things that we have to try to over come and even though it is hard for us to understand why it is that you have been taken away from us at such a young age I know that you are in a better place.... I know that God wants you as one of his many angels to watch over your family. Because you were so full of love, life and spirit no one will every forget you....I miss you so much.  We will always remember your beautiful smile. I love you!!!!

Gracie, Javier, Jakob, Isabella

Erica,
Remember Borders? Well we all remember you. I personally remember your flying squirrel and the story you told me of how he died. (Your brother sat on him).
You were hilarious, you were always making me laugh during our meetings and you were one of everyone's favorite people to work with. 
I know you're in the best of places but I'm sorry that you couldn't live out the rest of your years in all the happiness that you had. 
Love,
Amber and Borders

HEY GIRL.. I MISS U ALOT.. I WISH U WERE HERE SO I CAN SEE UR BIG SMILE.. THATS WAT I MISS THE MOST ABOUT U.. AND ALSO U WERE EASY TO JOKE AROUND WITH.. WE ALL LOVE U ALOT AND WE KNOW UR LOOKING OVER US EVERYDAY.. 

LOVE U 

SHAUN

Erica..
I am still in shock when I heard this TRAGIC news.. I still can't believe it.. Your MOTHER, BROTHER, and all your family is in my prayers.. Love you all and God Bless

Mom and I just learned of your passing and we are so very sad to learn this. You are in the arms of the Lord now and we pray that God can help Peaches and J.R. and all extended family and friends to give strength to get through this very sad time.

God bless you and your family

My prayers go out to the family and friends of this beautiful young woman. I had the pleasure of meeting her at my house when she came with my daughter Amber. I pray for her mother daily for strength to get though this. I will remember her as a wonderful and amazing person that we were all blessed to have touched our lives.
God Bless 
Gina Michel

I just learned about your death today, and I am so very sad. I only worked with you for about a year, and I wish I could have got to know you better. You were one of the most positive and happy people I have ever met. I wish there were more people like you. I pray we will see each other again some day.

You will be missed, but you are in the hands of our Lord.

HEY MAN, MISS YOU SO MUCH FROM EVERY ONE HERE AT CPS....CINTHYA

Erica was one of my childhood friends back in 29 Palms. We were always at each others house playing when our mother's went out. But she was too young to remember. It's been about 20 years since I last saw her. My condolences aunty Peaches. She is an angel in heaven and God will take care of her now.

ERICA I DIDNT KNOW U BUT KNOW UR UP THERE W GOD AND THE ANJELITOS. IM SORRY 2 THE FAMILY FOR UR LOST.GOD BLESS AND U WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS

You will be greatly missed but i know we'll meet again. I'll miss our games we used to play, and I know your smiling down on us and watching over everyone who loved ya.

You will be missed very much, but always remembered in our hearts, I know your up there partying it up like always with your bright beautiful smile.

Hey Man! Viva Guam....LOL You always made my job easier.. It was so much fun working with you and joking around with you.. We made fun of each other like brothers and sisters do but we both knew we had alot of respect for eachother... I told you I wanted to get my BA in Sociology and you told me that's what you got... You inspire me to continue my education and dust off all the small problems in life... You got that Colgate Smile girl and im gonna miss you .....

Margaret, 

So sorry for your loss. I hope and pray that God will guide you during these difficult time. The loss of a child is one of the heaviest heartbreak a mother can bear. I pray that as time goes on the pain will be much less. Her love and memories will always be with you in heart and soul.

May God bless you and the family.

Love always,
Grace & Roland

Peaches and Jose sorry for your loss.
Al & Olene Borja Mangilao,Guam

Erica, I never had the pleasure of meeting you or getting to know you, but I know your wonderful mother. She always spoke so highly of you and was so proud of you. I am so sorry for the family's loss. My heart just breaks for everyone. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
Much love and God's blessings to all,
Marcie Geiger
Riverside, CA

Hey Erica,

I know you are in a better place now and probably is looking down on all of smiling like you always are. You are a great person and have always been. I remember the first time we met, I was going into Denny's to apply for a job and you told me "girl this job is cool, you will become a server real quick" I was excited because I really needed a job. After that day I had so much fun working at Denny's. I want thank you for all the times you covered my shift when I was having car trouble. You were a trooper, working those 6am-9am shift then coming back at 3pm. I couldn't have done it, but I know who did, it was you. There was so many memories with us going crazy when they had free grandslams at Dennys which was a big headache, but I cherish every moment we had together. You will be truly missed. Me, Kevin, Laga and Jose talk about all the great things you did at Denny's and how sweet of a person you are. We miss you very much and you have fun up there. Live life again.


Love always,
Brittane Johnson

Erica, even though I only knew you for a short time I felt like we had been friends for years and when we worked together it was always fun and your smile could light up anyone's day. You are missed very much and will always be in our hearts.

Hi Erica,

We didn't know each other well, but I remember when we first met at Denny's with Chinedu, and he said "That's my Twin!!!" and the free drinks you gave us, lol. I told him "oh she's pretty and I wish I heard her legs! lol. When Chinedu talks about memories of you,they are always so funny, like your squirrel that you snuck up on him. After hearing that, I know you definitely had a great sense of humor. Every time we crossed past you always had a huge smile on your face and you were genuinely kind to me. I pray that you are in a great place right now watching over all your loved ones, friends and family. I know everyone will cherish your memories  forever.
Rest Peacefully Erica
Sandy Brown

Erica,
I havent known you very long but I will always cherish the times I got to work with you. You brought a smile to my face everyday and always made me laugh. We are all blessed to have ever been in the company of such a beautiful young woman, both inside and out. I know you are in a better place and are watching over all your family and friends. You will always be loved.

Baby Girl I miss you soooo much! You will be with me forever in my heart. I can't wait to see that smile when I meet up with you again.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Erica, though we didn't work together long, I did get to know what a beautiful person you are inside and out. I love your beautiful, contagious smile that made my day!! I'm saddened that your beauty was taken from this earth so soon, but God is lucky to have you as one of his Angels, we are all jealous of Him!!! God bless you my sweet friend, until we meet again! bigg huggs and much love sweetie!!!  Prayers to her family as they go through this horrific time!!!

Oh NANA.....  I miss you so much....  I know that God wants you as one of his many angels to watch over your family.  Because you were so full of love, life and spirit no one will every forget you.  We will always remember your beautiful smile.  I love you.

Margaret, I'm thinking of the last time I saw you & Erica was with my brother Frankie.  Your support will always be cherished.  I wish I could be there for you and the family at this time.  You all are in our hearts and prayers.  Love you all!

Erica was a young girl when she left Guam, but I still remember how talented and athletic she was.  I have fond memories of our family gatherings and miss you all.  Auntie Margaret & family you and Erica are in our prayers.

Erica I know we werent real close in school,but I still remember the few classes we has together you always had a smile on your face even around the halls you will be dearly missed I'm so glad you had the chance to bless a lot of people here on earth you will never be forgotten

I am glad I got to know you. It was an honor. You will be greatly missed.

Erica, I didn't know you but I do know that you were very special from what Joshuah has told me. I only pray that you are at peace. And look down and tell you friends it's ok, even though this should not have happened. God bless your family. I know your Mom and she is just so awesome. I pray she can stay strong.
Cathy Donlin

NANA!!! YOU TOUCHED MY HEART THE MOMENT WE MET~ YOU WERE MORE THAN JUST A FRIEND TO ME AND MY FAMILY YOU WERE FAMILY. WE GOT A LITTLE CLOSER LAST YR. AROUND THIS TIME, YOU WERE THERE FOR ME, YOU TALKED W/ ME AND HELPED MY THROUGH MY PROBLEMS! THE LAST REAL EVENT WE HANG OUT WAS HORROR NIGHT @ UNIVERSAL... THAT WAS A NIGHT I WILL NEVER FORGET... YOU WERE THE ONE WHO TOOK ME TO MY FIRST CLUB (HAHA RANDOM, BUT YOU WERE). I CAN STILL TIL THIS DAY REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME I MET YOU. I WAS ABOUT 13/14, ME,MOM, ND SISTER TOOK THE TRAIN UP TO OCEANSIDE, UNCLE FRANCE PICKED US UP, WE WALKED INTO THE HOUSE I MET SHANICE AND JR, WENT UPSTAIRS W/ NEENEE FOR SOMETHING AND YOU COME WALKING OUT OF THE SHOWER IN A TOWEL, LOL ND NEENEE WAS LIKE "OH THAT IS MY COUSIN ERICA, SHE LOOOOOVES TO SHOWER". AND THAT WAS THE MOMENT WE MET! (: ... THERE R SO MANY MEMORIES THAT I WILL NEVER LET FADE.. YOU WILL TRULEY BE MISSED NANA... I KNOW ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE REUNITED, AND YOU WILL STILL BE THE SAME CRAZY GIRL LIKE YOU WERE HERE ON EARTH... !!!! I AM NOT SURE Y GOD NEEDED YOU SO SOON, BUT ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS HE IS VERY LUCKY!!! LOVE YOU NANA...SLEEP TIGHT MY ANGEL. CAN YOU SAY HI TO DADDY JIM FOR ME, I KNOW YOU DONT KNOW HIM, BUT JUST CALL OUT DADDY JIM AND HE WILL KNOW WHO THAT IS FROM!!! (: THANKS.

LOVE YA,
I CAN STILL HEAR YOU SAYING HEY MAN!!! HOWS IT GOING?!!!

We are so very sad by the loss of such a beautiful girl, When I was in the Hospital, Erica came and spent the whole day here, her smile would light up a room, Peaches and Lena I am so sorry! we love you.
Grandma Crockett/Mom (Daveon) and George

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Erica, The love we have for you will continue far beyond this world, you were a joy to know and love, your silliness, and that laugh will always have a place in our hearts and Thoughts, you will be missed but never forgotten, WE LOVE YOU!! Daveon, Christyn, Vennessa, Mike & Jason

Erica's love, smile, friendship, and tenderness will never be forgotten. She will always live on in our hearts. God may have taken her  too soon from us, but Heaven is now a much brighter place! 
We Love you Peaches, JR., Elizabeth, Shanice, Lena, Enis, Austin, and Alexa! We are here for you always!
God Bless You All!
Cathy and Fred

Erica, I will always remember our track days in junior high. We were the best! The two fastest girls out there and our relay team couldn't be touched. You were such a sweet person and many people will miss that. We weren't close as adults but I will never forget our junior high and high school days. I'm saddened that your life was cut short, but grateful that you had the chance to touch so many people and have so many people get the chance to love you back. I know you accomplished a lot in your short time here on Earth and you should be and everyone else is proud. I think about you always and frequently stop by your facebook page. I'm still amazed that your gone, but my prayer for you is that you are so much happier now.  Take care Erica.
Love,
Ashley Causey

Miss you! I know you can see baby Allie and you'll guide her to her first tube of lip gloss some day. Love you Erica! You were amazing!

May God  be with you during this time. Erica is one of the nicest people we've ever had the priviledge of knowing. Always a joy to be around. We will miss her greatly. She will forever be in our hearts. You are in our prayers.

OBITUARY

Erica Monique Oliva

3 February, 1987 – 13 August, 2010

Eternal Hills Mortuary & Crematory at Eternal Hills Memorial Park

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