I wish i could have taken the pain away. I wish i had another chance to tell you that i love you or tell you how much you mean to me. I idolized the strength you exemplified each and every day. And no matter what tribulations you endured, you always seemed to overcome it. Mami painted the perfect picture of you. She mentioned your ability to make peace out of anything lupus thought it could take from you. You never let it define you. Little did you know you taught me so much. You taught me strength where i could see none, you showed me fearlessness. I was so proud of you! We shared so much of each other. We shared our thoughts, our secrets, and our hearts. I want to thank you for the time you gave me. I think back to every moment we shared and I can’t seem to grasp the thought of our lives and future memories without you but I want you to know that I am now coming to peace knowing that you are finally at peace and you will no longer have to suffer. I will forever cherish your constant presence in the lives of your niece and nephew. I will forever cherish the love you manifested for our family. I will forever cherish you. Thank you for blessing me with your sisterhood. Anyone who knows me, knows how much my family means to me. I want you to know that you hold a special place in my heart. I promise to continue on your legacy and live each day without regret. This is not goodbye, it’s I will see you later. I love you. 

Vicky such a beautiful young woman, who lived her short life to the fullest.  Who was loved by Justin, such a wonderful young man.  
I will keep her family in my prayers for I know the loss and pain they will endure for I also lost my son, Alex too young too soon.  But together with all of the family our love and memories will get us through.  We will never forget you Vicky.

All our love, Comai and Compai

Always beautiful on the inside and outside, always kept a smile on her face even though she was going through a hard time, rest in peace 🖤

Vicky! I am so grateful for meeting you while working at Toyota & for the friendship outside of work that we developed! You are a beautiful person and will be greatly missed! To Jessica & the rest of the family much Love and Prayers!💕💕

Victoria, girl you were ALWAYS rocking some fly shoes. Nobody could beat your fly. You were always smiling or laughing at our silly classmates. You treated everyone around you with kindness and acceptance. You were so beautiful inside and out. The memories will forever be embedded in everyone you have impacted. You will live on through many people. Rest on hun ❤️ 

Always a good time and good vibes whenever you were around. Beautiful inside and out and your spirit will be missed 

Vickyyyyy! I still can’t believe it.. I’ll never forget any memories of you. You were always so happy and made everyone around smile. There was never a bad time with you. I remember the PS3 days staying up all night playing zombies with you and Thais lol I probably wouldn’t have met the people closest to me now if you never convinced me to get it. Idk what to even say right now.. this sucks so much. Thank you Victoria thank you for everything. It was a blessing to meet you. You’ll be missed. Love you.

VRM , Thank you for being you! Thank you for being such a good friend even best friend at some point in time. Thank you for being the type of person I knew was still rooting for my success even after we grew up . You were just such a genuine person & you will be missed by so many. My deepest condolences to your family, the pain of losing someone so young is incomparable. My prayers are with them.  

-Jennifer R. 

Vicky, I’m so happy to have met you and your beautiful family. No one will forget your beautiful soul! You always brought laughter and love!. My only regret is not spending more time with you. I hope you are in peace with the angels above.  You’ll be greatly missed but never forgotten. 

Victoria 
I sit here and still cannot fathom the thought of you even being gone. It’s crazy to me. Since we were JITS I’ve always loved you. Everyone growing up always assumed we were brother and sister because of our last names and obviously these good looks. But you have been a part of my life ever since. COUNTLESS memories i can go on and on about. From skipping school back in the day , to getting trashed with you on New Years. My heart will never be the same knowing you are no longer on this earth. You have always been such a light, even during the darkest times for me. So now, shine on, shine bright from above and i just know i will ALWAYS have you with me in my heart. I love you so much and that is something we both know will never change. 

I will always remember a beautiful girl, all cool and full of life.  A strong, intelligent and determined girl, with modern hair that just girls with beautiful  faces can have it !I can hear her voice as if it were now saying: -This sucks  Renatinha ! And it does really suck Vicky .. ☹️ We  all miss you  doll . Rest In Peace ... 

Vicky , I am so beyond blessed to have had that opportunity to spend time with you this past New Years ! After not seeing you for some time and hanging out like nothing changed . Full of Laughter light and love . You had such beautiful energy that shinned throughout the whole room. Even when we were little kids in elementary school ! You stayed the same and that’s what i loves most about you . I love you so much you will forever be in my heart ❤️ Sleep Peacefully .

Buttercup!

This is not fair and I can’t believe I’m writing this right now.. We have so many memories and I will forever hold on to them. You deserved better but sometimes the worst things happen to the best people. You were too good for this earth, You’ll be missed by many,fly high angel🦋

Love you forever&always

Vicky,
I still can’t believe you’re gone. I will always love you and remember you. I know we lived far away from each other but every time we saw each other, it was always a good time. From going to six flags, to you sleeping at our house, to hanging out in the city and when we went to Florida to visit. You are beautiful inside and out and I’ll never forget your beautiful smile. Love you cuz! 
Mike, Claudia, and Tyler Stine

Vicky, 
We met while playing soccer together at DBHS. You definitely had one of the biggest personalities on the team. Practices would be so much fun, even if it was all of us just messing around not taking it seriously. I'm pretty sure we made Coleman age like 15 years. You were an amazing teammate on the field and an even better friend off it.  A few years after graduation I was looking to buy a car and I went to you for help because I saw you were working at the dealership. You tried so hard to get me a good offer on the car I wanted and even though I didn't end up getting it, you gave me such good advice that stayed with me. I'll be praying for your  beautiful family. 
Rest in Paradise #14 

Vicky, 
When we meet we were in high school. You were always happy, and full of life... I will never forget our talks when we got together a Jessicas house especially the last talk we had. That conversation has been replaying in my head non-stop day and night because everything we talked about, it got to me. You and Jessica have been amazing to me since day one, you left a very special mark in my life. Thank you for being you, thank you for being an amazing friend to me💕 
Love you Victoria, Que dios te tenga en su santa gloria corazón❤️

How selfishly lucky I feel to have had the limited time I had with you! How tragically beautiful it is to realize that every single memory I get to keep of you is a joyful and love-filled one! 
From the moment we met, I gravitated towards you. You always accepted me. The way you made me feel welcome into Chris’ family was unlike anyone else ever did, and for that alone you had my heart and soul - it brings me peace to know that you knew that. 
I’ve searched for the words to tell your parents and your sisters and Justin and I cannot find them - if I feel your loss this way I cannot even begin to understand what they feel. We were all so lucky, everyone here remembering you and your light - but they were the luckiest of all. 
The last time we hung out I held your hand as we made our way through a crowded bar and went to the bathroom, where we typically ended up having our heart to hearts. What a gift it was to always get to steal you away from everyone else. Thank you so much. Those private moments I get to keep between us are moments I will treasure forever. 
I love you. You were too good to us! To everyone! 
You don’t have to feel pain anymore and what a relief that is. But this sucks because you more than anyone deserved to never have felt it to begin with. 
I will continue to write to you and talk to you and hold you near. Always. So ttyl.


Hurricane hearted, flash flood warnings keep filling up these eyelids
Two years in the same school
Somebody I hardly knew 
Yet this memory  bank of mine is still a long list
An individual lane, you always stayed in
Lessons, never losses, I could tell was something you had belief in 
Two classes with you was just enough to know what that glow was like 
Internal sunshine no matter what your day was like 
A vibe that was just as clean as the Jordans on your feet
Always kept it scuff-free
The Pinnacles that you reached
Beyond June 2013
Elevated higher than the Jumpman’s height
Self-love and all aspects of human health
You defined through action as real wealth
But still never hesitated when it came to your hustle and getting the bag right
The day I scrolled through my feed for the news 
I was confused 
Sad day, but still, the sun continued to shine bright 
Then I remember that internal glow lives forever
Rest easy won’t do you justice, I’d rather tell you Shine forever 
Was never close to you
But I’m still have a heart full of Hurricanes and Flash flood warnings running through these eyelids for the ones I knew that were close to you
Remember when you announced what you were trying to fight off and how you refused to let up
I just left that I’m proud of you comment to add to your Social Media garden of positivity, just a mere petal 
But here I am writing out this entire Stanzaic Rose for you now
Urging everybody who had the chance get close to you to embrace your glow the sunlight is still possessed by
Even though their hearts are hearts are full of hurricanes with more Flash Flood warnings filling up their eye lids
Cause they’re going to need it now
Shine, Victoria Raquel Menendez
Just shine. 




Vicky,

Thank you for being you. So positive, so daring, with a big bright smile. There isn’t a picture that Ive seen that you don’t have a smile. Thank you for loving my cousin/brother unconditionally the way you did. You filled his heart like no else before  and I say that because of your relationship. I’m so happy I got to meet you and your lit personality. Your memory lives on forevvva girlfriend.  Thank you for cheering me on whenever I was feeling down.  

Rest in Paradise Beautiful ✨

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose;
all that we deeply love becomes a part of us.

Me and Milton talking about Victoria is hard, at this moment it’s so hard for us now that I'm living in the house where Jessica and Jonathas lived and the home where it was a hangout for all friends and family.  Now when I come in and out I see you all over the place, you came into our lives slowly and we love you so much now that now we don’t  know how to go without you, 😭💔Thank you for all that you’ve done for us, that God of high heaven receive you in your arms like the girl from his eyes, we love you Victoria !!!!! 😭😭😘😘😘💔💔🙏🙏

It saddens me to know you are gone. In this journey we call life I believe we all have a purpose for why we are here, why we interact with the people we do, and what is the meaning of those interactions. Your purpose for being in my life is simple... my wife. You were one of her best friends and the day we met you literally drove her to me. I thank you for that, because that sparked soo much happiness and memories to come. I say you was the "G" of y'all group. You had the motivation and ambition that I was proud of. I remember our conversations when you was in NY on your own. You never thought to give up. Same thing with this lupus. You never gave up. Many people could not go through what you did and keep a smile on their faces. Your strength is admirable. As I read other peoples memories there is one thing everyone of them told me and that was you are loved and never will be forgotten. My deepest sympathy goes out to Justin and your family. No one will be the same without you and no one will ever forget you. Until we all join each other again... may you rest in paradise Victoria Menendez!

My little cousin,

When I think back to when we were kids I remember how tough you were. You, a girl 3 years younger than me, were tougher than me? Unacceptable. So, naturally, I would try to bully you but I would often times fail.

When we linked up in New York I think of how bright eyed and hungry for adventure you were. It had been over a decade since we last saw each other but we didn't skip a beat. We were cousins! And we had a night that I'll never forget. I told you how much I admire that you had the courage to move so far from home and that I wish I could do the same.

When we were both living in Florida again I can't stop thinking about how excited you were! Even after you drove me home over an hour away you were raving about how close we live now. THANK YOU! It was such a warm feeling being loved by you.

💔

I had the pleasure of meeting Victoria when she was a young girl. We were  on vacation at Disney and we drove down to visit. She had never met me before and gave me the biggest hug I had ever received I instantly fell in love with her energy and personality. It was an honor to watch her grow up to the remarkable woman she was. She was so beautiful and had a personality to match with so much energy and a smile to light up the room. Her pictures were outstanding along with her inspirational posts and strength even though you were suffering inside is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. My last memory with her was at Aj and Kim's wedding where she came up to me grabbing my hand c'mon lets go take a shot and of course we did. I was planning a trip for early October partly because you've been in ny mind and was so looking forward to spending time with you. I actually was in the process of booking it when I heard the news so without a second thought with your family was where we needed and wanted to be. Although my heart is breaking that I didnt get to say goodbye the upside is you are no longer suffering. Please give my brother in law a big kiss and hug from me and especially his nephews and raise hell in heaven! I love you so much until we meet again #familybychoice

Vicky! I will never forget the times we shared when we played soccer together through out all of high school. You were one of the best players in the team. You were so great and for that we will never forget you💜💜 Your in a much better place now💕 

I've never met someone who loved life more than Vicky. She made it so easy to be happy around her. From the time I was staying with her and Justin for a couple of days, just lazing around, to the day of A J and Kim's wedding where we spent the whole night laughing and dancing, it was always a good time with her around. Though we lived far apart and we didn't get to see each other as often as we would've liked, every time I was around her I felt comfortable and at ease. She felt like home. Vicky was such an unforgettable person and she will always hold a place in my heart.

On the 16th of September, in the middle of the dia de la Independencia de Mexico parade. I received a thought to my head. It was this girl I met back in high school. I like usual, when someone pops up in my mind randomly, I usually hope life well for them. This was around 2-3 in the afternoon if I'm not mistaken. I hope the best for her at the moment. My memory of her, was seeing her outside after school walking from the bus loop I assume, to the front. We said hi to one another. I would chill with the boys whom I grew up with. I was thinking she was going to soccer practice since she was always involved with sports. We really didn't talk. That's why, I ask myself, "Was she trying to tell you something during that moment at the parade?" If she was, I simply hope for the better of her state of situation. Anyway, like back now at that particular moment. I know she's fine. She's at peace. Every once in a blue moon, I know she's on top of the universe looking at everyone's actions and doing. She elevated suspended above the whole earth. She's with Jesus talking to him.  Amen. I can't wait to get up there one day. See you soon.

Dearest Vicky,

Your ability to always light up whatever room you entered never went unnoticed. Your contagious smile, laughter and positive attitude will be greatly missed. 
Although I'm new to the family and we don't have many memories of just us together, I'm so glad I have the memory of you at mine and Tios wedding. Even though I was 'Titi' for a short time, you will always be my brave niece who never showed any hurt or pain. My niece who always had a smile on her face & love and kindness in her heart. 
I love you Vicky! May you rest peacefully sweet angel... until we meet again ❤.
-Titi Kimmy

I can't believe this could happen to such an amazing person. You had a heart of gold and I am so proud of you for being so strong and fighting so hard. I was so happy to see you at my wedding laughing and dancing and having such a great time. It meant the world to us that you guys could make it. I am also so proud to be your uncle and godfather. Life can be so unfair but from the stories I have read here you lived a lifetime full of wonderful memories. It warms my heart and comforts me to hear how much you loved and helped others. You always looked so beautiful and never let the struggle show and I will always be in awe of your strength. I love you and will miss you til we meet again. God bless you my sweet niece and may you rest in peace. 

Thank you for everything you’ve done . You mean so much to me and I can’t find a way to ever believe this... thank you for all those long talks and my grandmas table , those long long lectures about my behavior , those random phone calls with my uncle seeing how  I’m holding up. Thank you for caring for me and always listening and never ever judging me. It’s hard to believe this but Atleast I know I did my part as a nephew to respect and love you unconditionally....you mean so much to me and me Knowing how much you loved me will forever keep me going. Can I just please have one more hug <\3
Rest in paradise  

Que Dios sea de gran fortaleza para toda la Familia. Siempre estaràs en nuestros corazones
Descansa en paz Victoria ❤🕊



My dream come true, you completed me in every way and all your imperfections were my favorite part about you, through the struggles and fun, the arguments and long talks at night I don’t know what I’m going to do with out you but I know you’re going to help me figure it out like everything else, you truly showed me what it was to be in a relationship no pride just understanding and love... I love you so much baby I was only strong cause you made me and with everything you did for me and taught me being there for you no matter what was the only way to show my gratitude.. I wanted all of you and thank you for letting me in, im going to miss you mama watch over me cause you know I always lose my stuff... 

Since middle school I knew you would be a forever lasting friend. Even when we worked together at Menchie’s, I remember I would walk up and see you in your text books. Ambition and a very honest person, we all admired you for who you were. I won’t forget the advice we gave each other and the love you showed me no matter the decisions. Like a little sister I will never forget you. The people that met you have been gifted with beautiful memories . I’ll always miss you Vicky…

Vicky was, in a simple word, tenacious. At AJ and Kim’s wedding I was dancing with her and Justin and I brought up the idea to bring over my sister and my mom to the dance floor to dance with us. Vicky immediately ran off to get the two and didn’t take no for an answer. We all danced our hearts out that night and the ride home we laughed and laughed. I’ll never forget that night with Vicky. Love you now and forever cuzo

Victoria you were hands down beautiful and a amazing person in and out! You impacted my life in such a way i can never forget. So many memories i shared with You and they we all my first!
I remember when i was in middle school i was trying to get another girl number who was named vicky but i ended up with your number and man  your voice mail was lil mama my lip gloss popping !  Haha we had minutes on our phones before so i had to call at certain time lmao and wen i went to peru you ran them mins knowing your parents will be hot but we didnt know it was gonna be that expensive hahaha I remember bugging your sister with you when we got bored or playing call of duty all day after school ! We was always up to something either good or bad lol like when your mom caught me in your closet 🤣 we was so scared we aint know where to hide me ! Im tremendously sad you left to soon ! But you for sure made a huge impact to everybody! You BEAST ! You grow up to be the person you always wanted to be! 

Vic, from the moment I met you at the Travelex booth after Justin was so gassed to bring you over, I loved you for him. Your vibe was so calming and uplifting and you were everything he needed. You guys struggled together, overcame together and thrived together. I will never understand why this had to happen to you, to him, but I thank you for loving Justin the way you did. Energy never dies and neither will your memory.

You let nothing stop you.
You were sure of who you were. 
You were determined to bettering yourself everyday in all ways. I could always tell these things about you. You always brought good vibes, always so supportive, always interacting, always made yourself a part of something and it showed a lot. You actually cared. Thank you for that. I truly, admired you so much! I was proud of you for you! It made me happy to see you happy and strong no matter what got in your way. I’m going to miss you so much and I will forever think about you.. keep you with me. Always. I love you forever beautiful angel.

Vic we have many memories filled with many laughs and tears. I’ll cherish each and everyone of them. I remember the first time I meet you at my aunts house all of us sitting at the table playing uno. What I remember the most is building a relationship with you and our many gatherings of our Henny nights combined with dancing session laughing.  Your moves will forever be embedded in my head. I love you Vic and I’ll miss you tremendously. Raymond the girls and I will forever miss you and keep your spirt alive I’ll always remind the girls of their Titi Mikey. 
Xoxo AshCash ❤️

Pretty Girl,

We will miss you
You brought Love & light 
You are loved 
I wish I could take time back, say so many things and remind you that you are a part of us.

Thank you for loving Justin like you did, for being so adventurous. For making him happy

I love you Vic

With all the love in the world,
Brenda 

Vicky, Victoria <3
  Me and my sister have known you guys since we were like 11, 12..
I remember it would be jessica and gaby, and then me and you (we were the youngest) lol not only that but we both had our tom boyish ways. Out of all our friends my mom would never tell us no when we would say we wanted to go over, cause honestly your family is beautiful, your parents were the coolest, and it really showed that you parents raised  you girls to really love and care for one another. Ill never forget the times we would play outside, riding the long board down the street, pool days, omg you and jessica's room window lol we were all so innocent. You were so full of life. I know everyone should be happy that you made it home, but everyone's gonna miss you ! You were awesome vicky.
May you rest in peace Beautiful !  

So many memories with my beautiful goddaughter 
 When you were a baby I remember holding you, and squeezing you. I changed your diaper and learned how to be a mommy because I lived with you for a while. 
When you were growing up, I remember you playing with your cousin Yesenia since you guys were only 1 year apart, you always had a love and appreciation for each other. 
You stayed with me on your many vacations so we could just hang out or explore NY together. 
I’ll always close my eyes and have the memories of your beautiful smile from the time you were a baby until I saw you last weekend and all the years in between. All here, in my heart, forever. I love you and will see you in heaven. Meet me at the gates with the hug I’ll be missing until we meet again. 

This world has loss, but heaven has gained a great soul. Vicky from Kindergarten, to Middle school, to High School and so on, you were my best friend thru the whole journey. When i moved to Jacksonville, you were so proud of me. When you made it to New York  i was just as happy for you, but yet those tough times came thru.. but days and nights our heads stayed up high. I didnt know you were hurting, but let me tell you how amazing you pulled it off. You were always beautiful, pulling it off makes you beautifuller (my word for you) and you will always be in my heart and in my KG picture! I Love You Vicky Babyy!!  

for never giving up or abandoning me! Though I will always cherish our last conversation... I will always wish I told you I love you one last time. I will cherish and hold so dear to my heart all the memories, talks, laughs, cries, advices, smiles you’ve ever shared with me! Rest peacefully in paradise! 

I love you V!  
Forever your pooks ❤️

V! Vee! Vicky! Victoria! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I’m pretty sure you’re tired of me thanking you, but that’s just how grateful I am to have had you in all walks of my life! From elementary to middle school to high to college and to full blown adulthood you’ve seen, heard, and fixed it all! You literally saved my life from so much destruction, whether I was battling it internally or externally. I promise to take ALL the life lessons you’ve handed to me and not only abide by them but also pass them on to anyone that crosses my path and is going through their own battles! You ALWAYS showed up! No matter what you were there and not a minute late! So selfless, talented with art and words, courageous, bold, extraordinarily amazing! There will never be anyone like you! Your love for your family, and loved ones was always so out of this world! You were born with so much wisdom, understanding and compassion! You were a true angel from heaven walking this earth, and we are all so lucky to have been blessed with a relationship with you! Know that the light you always seen in, is a light of your great doing! I will forever believe that God placed you in my life and used you in all the ways he could to get me to be the woman I am today! You taught me to be confident and stand firm in who I am. You taught me to never worry about the thoughts and opinions that others have of me and that all that matters is what I love and think of myself! You taught me that the light that’s in me is so good, and to continue to love the world how I do! You taught me no matter the challenge; to keep at it. To keep striving to reach my fullest potential! You believed in how big my heart is and loved how open I was with sharing myself to the world for the better! You taught me that anything I put my might in, and anything I believed in has the power to come to fruition. You not only were there for me in the darkness, but you celebrated my accomplishments so proudly and beautifully! Thank you 

Victoria, 
We met at Toyota, and from the start i knew me you and Jess were going to be great friends. Whenever i talked to you about problems that i was facing you always gave me the best advice and made me feel better when i needed to. I remember how you used to call my sister by her nickname “Gabi” and say it just like i would, with a Brazilian accent. I remember you and Justin at my wedding, dancing having fun enjoying life. You two were made for each other, had a beautiful relationship, I loved the two of you together. I remember us hanging out at your house and just catching up on everything, i loved how i could talk to you about anything and you the same way. Thank you for being who you were to me, for being so real, so genuine. Im going to miss you, and your beautiful smile. You made a difference in my life. RIP my love, enjoy heaven for all of us. We will see each other one day again. ❤️ Watch over all of us. Que Deus o tenha. I pray that God can give your family the strength that they need to make this pain less painful. I wish i was in America to see you for one last time. Love you! 

I am missing you already so much.... always in my heart mi niña linda. 

(3/3) I remember how you would bring your family together and spoke with so much reasoning. You were the youngest but spoke like the elder of the family. I was so influenced and inspired. Being called your little brother was one of the safest places I had as a kid. You and I were the same age but I was always one step behind you. But you prepared me all those years to allow me to make my own steps. 

Victoria taught me to be tough. For myself and for others. To be confident in who you are. To take risks. To stay humble. To stay curious. She did it with such grace, she would shine and have everyone around her shine too. Victoria has always been a wise woman beyond her years. She used her time lovingly. I hope we all carry that on for her. I love you Vicki 💜

Always positive, always smiling, threw good times and the hard times. Will miss you, like you said “ We are familia!”

(2/3) I remember opening up to you, balling my eyes out, about my parents separating. You let me into your family. I think that’s how I got through such a hard part in my childhood. Your family pretty much adopted me and never let me feel alone. I knew I always wanted to have a big family like yours when I got older.

I remember hanging out all day and crossing our fingers our parents would let me sleepover (the only boy allowed to haha). I remember summer days in the pool. I remember taking my bike to your house and knocking on your window until you woke up. Like 8 in the morning probably. We would chill in your room talking, playing music, “Juicy” always reminds me of you. I remember forming the HULKS crew with you and everyone we knew got a different color like the power rangers LMAO (omg so embarrassing). I remember when we found a huge lost dog and we kept it in my backyard until my dad got home and said I couldn’t keep it. We were so annoyed. 

I remember when I spent a summer in Atlanta and my dad kept mentioning we were gonna move there and I called you and Jess crying thinking I was never gonna see you guys (again, soooo embarrassing). 

I remember getting off the same bus stop everyday (NE 10th Ter and NE 30th Street) . We were on opposite sides of Cresthaven, but we would start walking to your house to hang out. How did we have so much to talk about in middle school? What did we even talk about? I don’t even remember any cloudy or rainy days walking to there, only sunny days. 

I remember at your Halloween party I was such a weirdo and didn’t know how to dance. So I would act a fool and do some weird break dancing on the floor. Other kids were probably laughing at me but I’ll never forget how awesome and funny you thought it was (this might be your favorite memory of us). 



Victoria and I met in 4th grade at Cresthaven Elementary. We were both 9, so we’ve known each other for now 15 years. I would pick on her and call her a boy (her sisters call her their “brother” so funny I did that before we all got close). I never would have guessed she would have been my first best friend and to share so many FUN memories together. 

Our dads met at the Sports Complex (an indoor sports park) and we recognized each other from school. While our dads would share a beer; Victoria, Jessica, Laura, me.... and sometimes Patrick would get lost in our own little world we created there till 4 in the morning. I would look forward to those nights, relieved to see my friends because I knew we were gonna have a new adventure and more importantly and unknowingly, a memory I can hold onto forever. I remember joining the kids soccer team literally only to hang out with you guys. Your dad was the coach and you all tried so hard to get me to be good. I remember we would play Bloody Mary in the bathroom. I remember us sitting in the middle of the hockey ring screaming to see who was the highest (before my Adam’s apple disqualified me a couple years later). I remember you and your sis defending me from Patrick bullying me since I was the smallest of the group. 

I remember when you invited me over to your house for your birthday party. I think you were turning 10. You had like a second or third degree burn but you didn’t let that stop you. Always so tough. I remembered your birthday quicker than my parents’. June 9th. 

I remember when we bought your family’s old house and you told me all these ghost encounters you had. Every little noise I thought was The Conjuring. 

Jessica was so excited that Victoria was moving back from NYC. She asked me if Victoria could work at the dealership. I already knew I would instantly hire her and I did. Victoria made it clear that this was not going to be permanent. It was only until she could pursue her dreams. She instantly became a huge asset to our dealership. Victoria’s work ethic was top notch. She was professional and persistent, just as Jessica. It was fun to get the competition going between the two sisters! It was more than just work! We were like a family. We had so many great conversations and many laughs! She has such a quiet but fierce way about her. ( she wasn’t as loud as some of us lol) Victoria was eager to learn and she gave it her all to succeed. It was a great honor to watch them grow and lead on to different paths. I knew the day would come that Victoria would leave the dealership to make her next move and I dreaded it. But, when she decided to leave we could only wish her the best and congratulate her on pursuing the next step to her dreams.  I always called her by her full name Victoria because she told me one time that she preferred Victoria . I used to give everyone a hard time and get on to them for calling her Vicki! ( even Jessica) .  It was all in good fun! I am honored and grateful to have been such a small part of her life. 
My deepest sympathy to such a beautiful family! I will always remember Victoria ! Many prayers and much love!  Angel Russell

My honeybun,
Your positive energy and beautiful soul will forever remain in our hearts. All the memories I will forever cherish. I remember the very last time we chilled  was in January of this year. Me, you, Andrea, and Thais went out to eat. It was our little girls night where we caught up with everything going on in our lives at the time. You also came to visit Mila that day. I will never forget that day 😢 You took the most amazing photos of me in Milas nursery when I was pregnant. Grateful to have met such an amazing person like you. You were so strong, you fought and you fought and now you can finally rest baby girl, we all love you Vicky 🙏🏻❤️

Vic.. icky Vicky...  Puda... You impacted my life in such a special way. You were brave when I was weak, you faced things I feared. You’d grab my hand and hold on so tight to guide me through hard times.. When life tore us apart we found ways to reunite; I wish it could have been the same for this last time we had lost contact. Puda you were always such an amazing friend to me.. wish you could’ve have said the same about me.. but today getting to see and speak to your parents again for the first time in a long time felt so amazing. I remembered how you where always the brightest light in the room. You always brought others together. You brought out the best in me since the day we met (2010)... Victoria, I loved you then, I love you now & I’ll love you for the rest of my life... Pudas forever.  

Your friendship was so important to me, even if I wasn’t always the best at showing it. I can’t stop thinking about the day when we first spoke on the phone again after not speaking for so long. It felt like a tremendous weight had been taken off my chest. I was worried you’d never want to speak to me again but you did and it was as if no time had passed in between. I had a smile from ear to ear that whole day and then booked my trip to see you shortly after.  From day one you’ve always shown me what genuine love/friendship is and for that I’m so grateful. Meeting you was a blessing and I promise to cherish all of our memories for the rest of my life. I love you so much my ROD! Lola + Patricia 4ever ❤️

This was our last water fight we had we had so much fun that day it was a great day  we’re going to miss you so much sweetheart 

FOREVER MY GYM PARTNER! ❤️💪🏼 
I LOVE YOU VICTORIA RAQUEL MENENDEZ!

My Best Friend, 
You are irreplaceable. The friendship we had was inseparable, which made you not only a friend, but my family. Your family is my family. We will stand together strong, ready to face the world... just like you were. You see hun, we become those who we surround ourselves with. I chose to be surrounded by you because you were real, you give the best advice, you listen, you love so deeply, you were a person of steel who couldn’t be broken. I want to be like you! And with each day that passes, I will remember you and the way you were. I will carry every memory with me everywhere I go. The happy moments with you are what will keep me going. And just like you said “if I can do it, so can you. No excuses”. 
I love you sister ❤️

Everyone has to go one day or another. But some departures are too much to bear. This world deserved people like you but I guess heaven deserved you more!

Rest in peace Victoria ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

I remember when I first met Victoria. She was driving some friends and I on 95 , all of us maybe 16 , Victoria was always the youngest in the group but always had the mature mentality. I could remember thinking “yo this girl the youngest out of all of us and know how to drive before all of us”. Victoria inspired more people than she could ever imagine , with a spirit so bright you felt nothing but good energy.   She always used to tell me I had fresh shoes and style but really she was always swagged out! She stayed fresh! My condolences to Justin and Victoria’s family, she’s in a better place painless, God gained an amazing angel. Rest easy princess 

I did not have the honor or really knowing you, but I did work with Della and you and your sisters were  Della's pride and joy.  I do remember you coming to the bank and you were a young teenager full of smiles and beauty.  You were taken from your family and loved ones to soon.  You  will be missed and always remembered.


I love you forever & always.
I will never forget about you.
I can never forget about you.
I have so many memories of everything we’ve through together, and I will never let go of these memories.
You were a major part in my life, and you will continue to be apart of my life forever.
Thank you for everything my angel, i’ll Always be here talking to you, thinking about all our good times.
I love you gf


Vicky I remember when I just turned 18 and left my home you gave me clothes and checked up on me. When I was going through things at home that I wouldn’t share with anybody I confided in you and you always told me to stay positive and that everything will be okay. You honestly had the most amazing beautiful pure soul I’ve ever encountered. I’ll forever cherish our friendship thank you for being you I’m forever grateful to have been able to call you a friend.
Rest In Peace my little big sis 

I have too many  memories to share, but I am thankful God put someone like you in my life. You always pushed me to stay in school, always telling me “ Drea! stay in college” so guess what I’m going to do now.... I’m going to go get this diploma! Watch over all of us my sweet angel. I love you forever Victoria Menendez. 


This day I remember by heart, Angel Mendez and I picked you up when you were on break working at Menchies the frozen yogurt place and just stared to drive around thinking we were so grown in my moms car. I love you Vicky. You’ve made such an impact on EVERYONES life. Since the day I met you in 3rd grade you were in 4th, we never had a dull moment. I will always remember my piglet🐽 May you rest easy. No more fighting

Such a beautiful soul, even though she was going through a hard time she always kept a smile on her face, always laughing, dancing, all positive vibes, gone too soon Vicky, 😞🕊❤️ Fly High, Rest In Peace,  you will be missed 🕊

We the Staff of Kraeer Sample Road Funeral Home would like to extend our most deepest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your loved one. “Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal but love leaves memories that no one can steal.”

OBITUARY

Victoria Raquel Menendez

June 9, 1995 – September 16, 2019

Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center

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