Dear Grandma- You were a wonderful person and you always knew how to make me smile. Thank you for all the gifts you sent me. Also thank you for being my pen pal buddy in 6th grade :) You were an amazing grandma and I will miss you forever! You were such a funny person to be around and I will definitely miss the jokes you made. I hope God treats you well and heaven is amazing. I love you tons and I will miss you!

Ms. Brenda - You will be missed tremendously, but your smile and good cheer will always stay with me.  Even when I knew you were ill, you never stopped smiling and your good spirit will always lift my spirit.  The Good Lord has an Excellent helper now.  My prayers are with your loved ones.

During the past nine weeks I have been living in a version of Wonderland with our mom. Many good memories were made, things that I will be able to laugh and cry about for the rest of my life. I am thankful I was able to share this time with her, she was an amazing, funny, smart, quite stubborn, and so very independent woman. Even during some of her darkest hours, she was able to give me strength and courage to help her through this. Cancer is not a pretty disease nor is it easy, but it did not take away her love, courage, strength, humor, or dignity. She had a fight in her that I was so thankful to see, even on the days where it scared me the most. Sadly, early Sunday morning at 1:46 am she passed away. All of her children patiently waited by her side for the coroner to take her away, but mom still had other plans for us. As we waited, I remember making a comment along the lines of wondering what she was seeing right now. Our mom used to love to keep us up late, even to the point where we were begging her to go to bed. Well, on this night, she kept us up all night and she patiently waited for it to happen too. She had something for us to see. It was an amazing trip over the mountain at 5:45 am and when we got home, we were able to watch the sunrise. Unfortunately, the picture does not come close to what we actually saw, but in it, you can see the goldest of gold in color. I believe she was showing us a small fraction of what Heaven looks like. It was an amazing sunrise, even the clouds were sprinkling down a gold dust as it moved into the East. It was very peaceful and wonderful to see. As hard as it was to say goodbye, I know she is in a better place, she showed it to me. Unfortunately, that same night, she took my beautiful baby bird, George with her. I knew he was suffering during this time too, and my family back home were doing the best they could to take care of him. Sadly, my kids were the ones that had to bury him, but I explained to them that I told mom she would not be alone, and I now know she is not. She is up there testing out her wings alongside with George. I guess she needed a small part of us as she patiently waits for the rest of us to be with her. I love you too 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10.

Brenda, you were a very special person and a great friend. To her family, I am very sorry for your loss, but know she loved all of you very much.

To my dear friend whom I will always cherish.  Everytime I hear "These boots were made for walking" You and I will be there dancing? Will miss you
Vira Martinez

Seth, I am so sorry  for your loss!   I met you when you were a young boy.  I gave you a "Pinata" for one of your birthdays...I also met two of your sisters.  Brenda was my co-worker for many years; at Rio Grande and at Valle Verde campuses.  We shared 1 day apart birthdays!  We participated in Classified staff and Staff Development and Training Sessions.  She was a very loyal and dedicated employee.  Her work ethics were exemplary.   Her love for you and your three sisters was always evident. May the memory of her love and dedication for you and sisters help you through these sad times. May she rest in peace.  May God hold you and your sisters in His loving hands.  (Previously Maria M. Evans,)

Brenda, thank you for all the beautiful memories. We miss you so much. May God you and your family. Love you.

OBITUARY

Brenda Rogers Willmarth

December 3, 1951 – November 16, 2014

Funeraria Del Angel Hillcrest West

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