Edith Guadalupe Orejel

My mom was the sweetest most kindest person I know. Even tho she has passed and lived her life with freedom I know she would want me to keep going with my life. She was the best thing that ever happened to me. She was known as how she wanted to be known and we all know she had pretty big muscles

Love you mom ❤️

-Mia Orejel (daughter)

Hi sister, I never thought in a million years that I would have to accept a life without you.

When I met you, you were 1 year and a half older than me. Throughout life we were inseparable, you were my best friend. We use to laugh so much when we saw pictures of us as children because my mom dressed us identical even though we weren't twins 🤣. In my Elementary school years, you defended me against the bullys who didn't like me just because I was fluffy lol.

We use to always joke that we would be 2 old ladies drinking coffee together and just living our best life. You were the only constant I knew in my life, my biggest supporter.

You grew up into such an incredible amazing woman and the best mother I ever known. I admired your love for your field and your genuine kindness. Despite the pain and struggles you had to face, it didnt turn you into a bitter or mean human. Instead it made you more kind, empathetic and compassionate for those that suffered mentally. Ater you took your Inclex to get licensed as a nurse, you told me where to check for results and I must of checked countless times until finally past 2am I saw the results, it said "pass" and I got up and woke you up with excitement to tell you. Later on you became an NP and I witnessed how happy and hopeful you became when you saw improvement with your patients. You never stopped trying to find ways to learn so that you may better help them, you proactively read books and seeked information. Beyond this you advocated for a more holistic approach, beyond medication. An approach that sought to get to the root of their suffering.

Throughout this you were a mother and the most fierce, strong, loving mother I ever knew. When I look at Mia I see love, I see strength, I see kindness, confidence, I see pure beauty because you are in every part of her. You didnt raise her to become anyone or anything. You raised her to accept and honor herself, to ask questions. You taught her that she is a complete being and nothing she did or didnt do could add or take from her completeness.

Often times you would say, "the least interesting thing about me is the car I drive or my professional title", because you knew nothing outside you could take or add to your beautiful being.

I am so proud of you because you had to heal and liberate yourself from so much of societies constraints and indoctrination and you did just that. You lived free, you honored your path. We connected with our love for meditation and our path to free ourselves from religion. Often times we would talk for hours about life. Throughout our conversations we gave eachother the push and freedom to face fears, guilt and suffering that was hidden inside us but just needed the light of another to be processed. Some of my happiest moments were walking with you and Mia to the farmers market on Thursdays, getting Bobba at yog-art on random days, and getting brunch at working class on Sundays after Mias boxing class.

The last time I saw you was 3 days before you passed, we went to do Mias nails and after we grabbed some pizza. The next day we spoke through text sporadically. One day before you passed, us three sisters exchanged a few voice messages and we told eachother we loved eachother, we also spoke about how greatful we were to have eachother as sisters. The only solace I find in the middle of this pain is that I knew you were so happy and you loved your life.

" I cry not for the soul, but for the memories, the memories that I attached to that beautiful body she left behind, such a beautiful flower surrounded her, because she was so beautiful within"❤️

-Esperanza Orejel (sister)

" She was my best friend, one of the most beautiful people I have ever met, so calm , so nurturing, a great mother, the list goes on. She was my little sister. I got your 51 cents Lupita, I know that means transformation and New beginnings, so I know you're okay. We're all going to the same party you just got there a little early, say hi to Elvis for me.

You will always be on my mind...

I'll take care of things here. Love, your Big brother".

-Gilberto Orejel (brother)

Lupita was always my #1 supporter in my fighting journey, she always believed in me and told everyone with confidence that I would become a champion one day before I could see it. It’s going to be hard to look down from the ring and not see you waiting for me to get a hug. Her memory will live with me during every fight. I will never forget when we were roommates, mia was a newborn and i witnessed how great of a mother you were. I will forever miss my partner to watch movies, we had the same humor to watch dumb movies. you will forever live in our hearts.To my number one supporter i will love you forever, i will become what you one day saw.

-Alejandro Orejel (brother)

MIJA ESTO ES DE TU PADRE:

MI CHATITA YO TE PUSE LUPITA PORQUE NACISTE EL MERO DIA DE LA VIRGENSITA DE GUADALUPE EL 12/12 A LAS 12 UN 12 DE DICIEMBRE DE 1985. QUE DOLOR NOS DEJASTE MIJA QUE DE REPENTE TE NOS FUISTE TODABIA NO LO PUEDO CREER QUE DIOS TE LLAMO A TI PRIMERO QUE A MI.

Y NO ENTIENDO TODAVIA NO ME CAVE EN EL CORAZON YO ENFERMO, VIEJO. PERO MIENTRAS VIVA SIEMPRE TE VOY A LLEVAR EN MI CORAZON NUNCA MORIRAS PARA MI. PORQUE MIENTRAS YO VIVA SERAS COMO UN PEGAMENTO QUE NADIE PODRA ARRANCAR TENDRIAN QUE SACARME EL CORAZON. Y PORQUE SIEMPRE TE VOY A VER EN TU MADRE PORQUE SIEMPRE MENCIONAVA LA GENTE QUE TE PARECIAS MUCHO A ELLA .Y ESTO NO ES UN ADIOS ES UN HASTA PRONTO MI CHATITA

TU PADRE FILIBERTO OREJEL.

-Filiberto Orejel (father)

MI CHATITA YA NO ESTA CON NOSOTROS AUNQUE ESTAMOS EN ESTA VIDA TERRENAL PERO UN DIA NOS VAMOS A VOLVER A VER NUNCA PENSE QUE TE IRIAS ANTES QUE YO. ME DEJASTE UN DOLOR TAN INMENSO QUE NO SE LO DESEO A NADIE Y SOLO LE PIDO A DIOS QUE ME DE FUERZAS PARA SOPORTARLO MI LUPITA NUNCA TE VOY A OLVIDAR TENDRIAN QUE ARRANCARME EL CORAZON. MI CHATITA TAN INTELIGENTE TENIAS UNA NOBLEZA QUE NO TE IMPORTABA DESPRENDERTE DE ALGO PARA ALLUDAR ERAS UNA GRAN MADRE NOS DEJASTE ESE RETONITO QUE VAMOS A CUIDAR CON GARRAS PARA QUE ELLA ESTE BIEN VUELA ALTO MI CHATITA VETE TRANQUILA QUE ESA LINDA MUCHACHITA QUE NOS DEJASTE TIENE MUCHOS GUERREROS PARA CUIDARLA SENOR

JESUCRISTO SI ME ESCUCHAS CUBRELA CON TU MANTO Y PROTEGELA HASTA QUE NOS VOVAMOS A VER PORQUE ESTE NO ES UN ADIOS ES UN HASTA PRONTO

TU MADRE EDITH RODRIGUEZ.

- Edith Rodriguez (mother)

Thank you for being so nice to me , and treating me like your own . I love you so much and I wish this never happened . You were a great aunt to me and I miss you

-Damian Orejel (nephew)

My heart aches as I try to put into words a little piece of what you meant to me . I am numb and don't believe my heart fully understands that you're gone . You will forever be in my heart and I know your soul lives on , but oh I miss you so much.

People say time heals , but I don't want to heal , let me feel the pain . Let the memories last , I'd rather hold on to the past . I don't want to let go , I don't want to move on . Your love is not meant to fade away , I'd rather miss you every day.

You were cherished and loved , so nurturing and kind , what a beautiful body your soul left behind.

Unimaginable sorrow is what you left when you unexpectedly said goodbye. We did not get to spend the rest of our lives by your side , but I'm happy your last moments were spent with us.

You were way more than just a big sister , I'll never be able to put into words how much I miss you . You protected me and treated me like your own. I will forever remember your kind soul.

I am proud of you too sis , I didn't get to say it , but I am .

I am so proud of you , your strength , your drive , your passion , but overall I am proud of what a wonderful mother you were . You raised such a beautiful child.

I know you're somewhere at a beach , laughing and sipping on your coffee.

I love you , until we meet again sis 🖤

-Esmeralda Orejel (sister)