I met Cecilia two years ago at Target, I had already been working there when she got hired. We formed a very close and tight bond, she helped me through my past relationship and always offered her wisdom to me. She understood me on a level no one has. We created so many great moments it breaks my heart that she is now gone. She would give the warmest and most amazing hugs, her laugh was infectious and she radiated what it meant to have joy and give love. One of my favorite memories was when we went to the movies and she would be singing along word for word to all the Aretha Franklin songs and would start bursting out in laughter to the scenes she found funny. There are so many more memories just like that one that I will cherish forever, she will always have a piece of my heart. I love you and I will miss you for the rest of my life, rest easy Ceci

Ceci... I know you are in a better place and I will never get over you being gone. You were the only person who really knew me, the only person I could talk to about any and everything and I knew I wasn’t being judged!! You were my best friend, my sister, I will forever love you.

Heaven has truly gained an angel!! I will miss your smile lighting up the room, and your contagious laugh!! I will miss your great advice and all your stories!! I love you auntie and I know you’re watching over all who ever loved you!! Rest in paradise my new guardian angel!! UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!! I LOVE YOU INFINITY!!

Dear sweet Cessy, you showed me what a true friend was, something I never knew existed until you. You were my spirit sister, my soul sister, my mentor in many many ways. I will always cherish our friendship and always love you and miss you.

My fellow Pisces aunt. I will always remember our talks and the sweet messages you’ve sent me. Your smile always brighten my day. I will truly miss you presence. Love you auntie

Ci, you were like a sister to me. I have already lost one sister, now I have lost you. My heart hurts to know that we can never speak on the phone anymore. We shared a lot of laughs, and a few tears too. This was so sudden, and my mind is still in the process of trying to except it. You were indeed one of a kind. I have never known a person as kind as you, other than my Mom. I know that you are in the arms of the Lord now. There is no other place a person like you could be. I won't say Goodbye, I will say, "Until We Meet Again." Love You Always Sis Ci.

From

Di Groves

Growing up in Rainbow City was far most the best ever. We had great education and a wonderful upbringing where neighbors were just as authorized to whoop your behind as your parents. I remember Cecilia with fond memories. Always with a sweet smile on her face. Sleep easy Ceci. You’re ok now. Like I said until we meet again. Rest in God’s powerful arms

Twins - Celia and Cecilia no one can take that away from you. The memories, the talks, the secrets shared, the pranks played on your parents, and friends. Cecilia had this great spirit, her smile says it all. It was a great pleasure growing up in Rainbow City with both of you, partying at the clubs in San Diego and Oceanside. We use to have fights in Rainbow City where we would stop talking to each other but then we would make back up. Beautiful moments spent together. The last time Cecilia came to San Diego to visit we had a little party for her and invited Delceda and Piero. We reminisced about our past and just had a great time. I can hear her saying stop crying I am Ok. That’s right you are Ok because now God will be taking very good care of you. Celia and Luis Love you guys. To Jamal and Kiki your Mom was someone unique and special. May the Love of God surround you in the days ahead.