It’s been a long time. I miss you, here in 2022. I did not forget you - your memory did not leave, and I did not let it be forgotten. I will never let you be forgotten, I carry you with me in my heart everyday, and to this day your memory never fails to bring tears to my eyes. We never stopped being sisters and we never will, I hope you are proud of me. I am proud of you for the strength you possessed. I am crushed still by the loss of you, and I cannot find the strength to let you go. I love you.

Still to this day i regret ignoreing her phone calls some times and i regret not saying i love you enough but she always knew i loved her and i always will were like two peas in a pod but never spreated my wishes are to see her again and i hope i will some day sister i love you!!!

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

Tracy,

I am so sorry for the loss in your family and as one mother to another, I cannot express how you are in my thoughts and prayers.

We miss you and will continue to pray for your family during this time of need.

Vanessa,
Our sweet Granddaughter and Niece:
Words cannot express the pain we are all feeling at losing you, but we also know you are home now, and what ever you were searching for, you have now found.  We find solace in knowing in your last moments you were having the time of your life. 
Your family loves you very much, and will never forget you.  We had lots of wonderful times and will keep your memories alive for your baby girl Ulyssa.  We know Pee-Paw is holding your hand and you may even be rolling blading with him.  That’s when he nick-named you “Tiny.”  And oh how you loved water....no matter how cold it was outside, you had to water Mee-Maws plants, go swimming or go to the beach.  Then when we built the beach house, you and Pee-Paw would take the dogs for rides in the golf cart, with you driving of course!  
I was so happy when called after Double Grandma passed away, you told me how you realized how important your family really was.  We talked for hours so many times.  I will miss that!  
Sweet Vanessa, "Tiny" may you rest in peace and keep making Pee-Paw smile!  
Love Mee-Maw and Uncle Chris.

Tracy, I was so sorry to hear about Vanessa. I know there are really no words that will ease your pain, but I hope you know that you have a family that loves you all very much. Love, Nancy

Rest In Paradise Vanessa, you are truley missed.

Nessa words can't explain how much we are gonna miss you..My heart aches so much knowing that i won't get to have the hour long conversations that me you and Ulyssa would have..I have so many memories of you that i will cherish closes to my heart..Even the ones of you with Ulyssa..I will forever till the day we meet again keep your memories alive..And will always tell Ulyssa stories of what a good mommy you were and how she was the only thing that kept you going..She will always know how much you loved her and were doing what you could to better her life..We will miss you dearly...now you can rest in peace babygirl..please save a seat for me...until we meet again...love you Momma and Ulyssa

Sweet Vanessa,you came to Matt in a dream the other nite,thank you so much.You told him you were alright,and you touched him.The dream made him feel so much better.I'm sorry we didn't have the opportunity to know each other longer.I just know the young girl I come to know always treated my family with kindness,and respect.Your bright eyes and beutiful smile,is how I will remember you.Thank God,he said "Today you will be with me in Paradise",your home baby girl!safe at last,where no pain or sickness or sadness can ever touch you again.With Love Ms.Judy

Vanessa I got to hang out with you on your last day ,you were having so much fun that day, you were sweet young girl everytime you saw my daughter you gave her little bracelets,my daughter still asks about you and I told her you are OK and that you went home and in a way you did go home,my wife and my family will never forget you and how sweet of person you was ,I know that you are in a better place,May God hold you safely from now on......

Tracy, Ive had writers block for about an hour trying to say the right thing. Is there a right thing? You know how much I loved Vanessa, Bella, you and the boys. Not too long ago we were all driving around. Me and Nessa talking your ear off about music, movies and boys and begging you to take us to the movies or mall to be with our friends. I remember we would get so mad when you would tell us no =) But I understand now, and nessa did too. We talked about it and you were only trying to keep us safe from harms way, we were only babies. You were mommy number two. Thank you for everything, and dont even think for a second that you're alone in this or anything else. I still love you all and will be here with you through anything and everything.

Tracy,
My family and I send our deepest condolences. You and your family are in our prayers.

I was so sorry to hear of Vanessa's passing.  I didn't know her as well as a young adult but do remember her as that sweet, smiley little girl that shared the love of Barbie dolls with me.  Mike and I will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.  We know she will be missed by all.

You and your family are in our toughts and prayers. No words can ease the sorrow you must be feeling. Our hearts go out to you. Much love, Gayle

Tracy,

I am so sorry for your loss.  My prayers are with you and your family during this time. The memory of her will always be in your heart.  May God's grace strengthen you.

vanessa.... i cant beleive ths happened, i cant get a grip on the fact tht u gone but i lke 2 think in reality u sittin rght beside me again,lol i remember tha first time we met, 7th grade 13 years old, i seen tha sparkle tht neva left ya eye, no matter how long we didnt tlk every time we'd see each otha again we jus picked up were we left off like we neva stoped tlki at all, i was thinkin back on tha time i ran into u in shefeild, we haddent tlked fa at least a year but u jumped into my arms like we tlked tha day before and thas how it ALWAYS was with a smile on ur beautiful face tht i swear could make a rainy day sunny. theres so many stories i could put on here but well talk about them another time ok bby gr. i love u and will forever miss u ,ull neva be 4 gotten in my mind cuz ur already branden on my shoulder. but until tht day tht we meet again look ova me from time 2 time ok bby grl. i love u, have since i was 13 and will till tha day i go
   REST IN PEICE NESSA

Tracy -

Although nothing can ease your sorrow at the loss of Vanessa - please know that you and your family have all my hopes, prayers and wishes for healing.  Vanessa was a lucky woman to have such a wonderful, loving and supportive family. May her spirit remain at peace and dwell within your hearts and minds always.

VANESSA my love! I will always remember that day in Mr. Rivas' science class when I saw this girl walk in on her first day of school, and instantly we were paired for a class project, from that day on we became best-friends... You always stood up for me & made me smile when people would make fun of me for being gay. I always saw you as free spirit with the biggest heart in the world, you never talked bad about anyone and were so easy to get along with. We have so many fun memories like staying up all night long on the phone on school nights! Remember all the notes we would write each other? LOL. I know that you are now freed from this hell place we call earth and are now in a much better place, but we are missing you badly so please look out for your baby girl Ulyssa, mommy Tracy, Isabella, Erik, Colin, & Brandon!

You will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart, I love & miss you dearly!

Tracy, I am so sorry about Vanessa.  You have been an amazing mom to your children.  I know Vanessa loved you so much. You have gone through a lot but you have always thought of your children first. I know they love you and respect you.  I admire you for always hanging in there and never complaining-even in this terrible time, you have stayed strong. I hope your memories of Vanessa can brighten your days and help to heal your pain.  God bless you and your sweet family.  I love you, Donna

Tracy, I am so sorry for your families loss. I never had the privilege to meet Vanessa, but I can imagine there is a lot of you that came shining through. You and your family are in Our prayers and thoughts.

Jeff

Tracy,

Misty and I would like to send our deepest condolences to your family.  We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that should your family need anything, we are always here.

Vanessa u will be missed by many friends and family who loved u very much i will always remember ur smile and da happiness u gave ur family was very blessed to have some one like u...and i want to thank them for sharing u wth us Rest In Peace Mija u will always be in our hearts....Cynthia, Manny, Andrea, Angela Martinez

Tracy,
 Dennis and I are sorry for your loss God Bless.
Phyllis Kinnamon

The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.     ~Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994

Our deepest condolences to you and your family.  You are all in our prayers.

I wrote your obituary today, something I never thought I would have to do for my child - something I never wanted to do for my child.  It surprised me how much I could have written but I chose to keep most of our memories private.  Oh Vanessa, I always hoped and prayed that you would find the happiness you were so desperately seeking.  I knew you found a lot of it when Ulyssa was born and I could see the light in your eyes when you held her.  I will write to you often but it will be just between us, a mother to her firstborn, private.  I hope you know how much you are missed and how very much I have loved you since the moment I knew your life existed.  I will always remind your baby girl, your little sister and brothers of just how much you love them and I will give them extra hugs and kisses from you.  Please look in on them from time to time.  You left us as a woman but you will always be my baby.  I love you...

Vanessa will always be missed by her family and friends, but she will not be forgotten. My prayers go out to your family.

Tracy, 

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. May knowing you're in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow. Extending deepest sympathy for you in your loss, and hoping, too, that comfort and peace may come to you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 
Tim & Shelly Marlow

Dear Tracy,

I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter Vanessa.  There are never words that one can express to someone that loses someone that they love that ever seem adequate.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child.  Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

I pray God is with you and your loved ones during this time.  
May he bless and comfort you.
Susan Kervin

Tracy, my deepest sympathy on this moment of grief for the lost of your precious daughter. Know that my family prayers go to your family. Con mucho carino!

Rest in peace ma. i know we started off in a wrong step. But we worked it out so now its passed us. We can laugh about it later. See you in another life. Much love for you boo. You'll have a better life where you at now. You'll be missed by many..

Even though I wrote your obituary which is something I never thought I would have to do for one of my children, I feel compelled to write something more to you.  I hope that you can see how much I miss you and wish that I could turn back time and right all of the wrong.  I fought so hard through a lot of adversity to raise you and although it was not easy for us, we made it through everything we faced.  I remember all of your firsts and now all I have are photos and memories but I will always cherish them.  I wish I could hold you now but I will have to settle for holding on to your memory and all of the things you love.  I will make sure your baby daughter, little sister and brothers all know how very much you love them.  Always rememember just how very much I love you...

vanessa u will be missed by many we were the best of friends i love you r.i.p you always be remembered .

I loved vanessa so much i thought she would get to see me grow up. But she passed away too fast i thought she would live untill she was at least 70 years old. But nope she left.......I can't bare to see her remans......Vanessa lee rangel i love you so much sister.........Rest in peace........

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Vanessa Lee Rangel

November 9, 1989 – September 5, 2010

Heights Funeral Home

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