Deneen was a second mom to me, she knows things about me that my mom doesn't. I never saw her as someone with a disease she couldn't control, I saw her as a fighter. She lived longer than 1 year, she lived for 10 and that's the amazing thing. She faught the battles she needed to fight and getting twords the end the best she can do is rest and that she did. She rested peacefully and not in pain. She is watching us from above and laughing and dancing with the angels and its amazing because she no longer has to live in pain. Deneen was a amazing person, me and Kylie would always make jokes with her, she would always listen to us when we had something to say or questions to ask. She would always sing us the gummy bear song when picking us up from school or when we were in need for a laugh, she told us stories about her past and everything she did that she wishes we didn't do and that she wishes we do do. the thing that I loved about Deneen, is that she would always put others before her, she was a good listener and didn't let her disease get in the way of her doing things she loved to do, like going to Joanns. We will always love and miss her and she may be gone but her memories with others will last forever.

Deneen was more to me than just a friend, she was my sister. We have known each other for 30 years but grew closer after 2007 when I moved into the apartment complex where she lived. Deneen was the kindest person I have ever met, always wanting to help others. She had a heart of gold. Deneen was always positive, even when situations were negative. She would always say "We'll get through it". She always found the good in people, even when there was no good to be found. She loved to hear laughter, not sadness. Deneen always made you feel like you were worth something and would build up your self-esteem. She always wanted to see happiness and hated conflict.

Deneen suffered in great pain over the past decade as her illnesses began to consume her. Her health and quality of life declined rapidly. It was difficult watching my friend go through this and I couldn't help her, except to be by her side through it all. 

Deneen and I  talked every day since 2007 and the world seems very lonely without her here. It is still not real to me. I still have so much to tell you Deneen. You were my best friend and there will never be another you. I treasure the time we shared together, the memories will last a lifetime. I wasn't ready to let you go yet! I know someday I will see you again somewhere over the rainbow. For now you will be in my heart, my soul, and my thoughts every day of my life. It is going to be very lonely without you. Rest in Peace my long time friend. I hope you have finally found the peace you had wanted and that you are no longer suffering in pain. I am sorry and heartbroken that I am unable to be at your memorial service. I wanted to be there to say our final goodbye and I know you would have wanted me there too. Unfortunately, my job could not give me the time off to get to California. You are an angel now and I will look for you in every cloud I see in the sky. Peace be with you my Best Friend Forever!

I LOVE you, today and forever!

Dearest Deneen,    We met when our kids were in 1st grade.   And because of you I met Christy & Alysia.  What a whirlwind, Laughter, Fun times at Birthday parties, Long serious chats about School, and it was always about our Children.  Kylie ever so adorable.  Forever, will cherish those memories.  Your kindness was extraordinary,  it was also effortless to be your friend.  You will be missed, especially your genuine soul!   Lot's of good Memories.   God Bless, May your Family find comfort and Solace, as plenty of good people loved your genuine soul.
Lorraine and EJ 

Joan and myself have been best friends for 55 years and will be forever and we were pregnant together both with girls that were born one month apart to the day, Paula And Deneen.     I have known Deneen all of her life we have had so many happy celebrations together, we all lived in Brooklyn, NY MY and then they moved to Costa  Mesa California and we followed shortly after.  Deneen took dance class and was a very gifted and talented dancer and we attended many recitals, she also played pony tail softball with my children Paula, Tracey and Dawn they were all very great ball players.  she had the most beautiful smile that lit up the room and always said I taught her how to laugh at herself and never to be sad, to have hope and faith that things would work out as god meant them.   I watched her as she grew from a baby to a child to a young woman and graduate from Costa Mesa High School in 1984.  Then as a young woman she became a mother and it was the most wonderful and happy she had ever felt, always so proud of her children.  I talked to her last week and she was as always positive in good spirits and we had some good laughs together talking about old times.  She knew how loved she was by her mother family and friends.    Then she told me that Tracey and her were very close and she inspired her.   My heart hurts that she is no longer with us in body but spirit and  she will be very missed and may she Rest In Peace.  She is now an angel in heaven looking down over all of us with her big beautiful smile lovingly, no longer in pain but in eternal peace.  I loved her for all of her life and I will love her forever and cherish the wonderful memories we shared for 51 years.  Love Aunt Ethel xoxo ❤️❤️❤️

God knew I would need Deneen in my life when we met in 2007. Kylie and Lacey became fast friends, and Deneen and I did too. She and I shared such a similar sense of humor st times that we would sit and laugh til it hurt. We were each other’s support system through bad times and each other’s partners in crime...well, always. I’m glad knowing I’ll see her again one day, to hear that joyous laugh and hope her children will always know they were her greatest accomplishment and deepest joy. 

OBITUARIO

Deneen Marie Knox

27 agosto, 1966 – 15 marzo, 2018

Westminster Memorial Park & Mortuary

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