A Book of Remeberance

Just to let you know that our thoughts are with you and your family. May peace and comfort be yours not just today but for ever. Till we meet again. Love, The Ogunbotes

Outh thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jenny and I treasure the good memories we have of Maria.... Maria the wife, mother, Primary leader, friend and a true example of someone living a Christlike life. All our love. Adrian & Jenny Bettridge.

To Moyra, Lucas, Alexandra and James: You have a wonderful mummy, who will always love you. Love Jenny.

With all my love for you special Maria and your family. All the best of the rest of your Eternal Life with our Father and for you Craig I wish strength in the gospel for your family and your children. This siter in the gospel, Isabel Searle.

Sheila Paine - I'll miss you. I love you forever.

Maria, such a beautiful , special woman you are. How glad I am that our paths met and thank you for touching my heart. All my love, Rebecca Ball

I will always have the fondest memories of you Maria. A wonderful Mother, caring friend and unfautable student at nursery. You will be greatly missed for all your help, friendship and great courage. Love always, Leigh

How we will miss you, but what a wonderful legacy you have left us. We will never think of you without remembering your wonderful spirit full of love, courage, generosity and the list goes on. Godbless you and your beautiful family, they did you proud today. Love always. Carol

What a wonderful example of the Christian love and service. I am grateful to have known and been able to serve with you. Love, Kristen Pace.

Maria a fantastic example of wife, mother and leader in the gospel one I will always strive to live upto. Alison Bile.

I love you so much and I know that I'll see you again. I love you. Leanda

Maria, I'm glad that I had the pleasure to meet you. Love Belu and Brother Obe

Wishing you peaceful rest in the Lord's arm. Nana Obeng-Dam

Maria, You have been such a wonderful person and I hope we will be able to live by most of the things you shared with us. I love you, Becky

Darling Maria, What a great example you have been to all of us. We love you and will miss you very much. Till we meet again. Love Glenda.

Lovely girl, wonderful young woman, terrific mother and wife, fantastic and confident friend. Beautiful love for God and his gospel. Wonderful friend to me. I am glad to meet you when I was only 13 years old, what a great example for me. I will miss you and I know that one day we will meet again. Lots of love. Rosa Silveira.

Maria I will never forget you, just like it was yesterday I remember you and my mum on the plane from Brasil to London. I can't forget the times I used to dress in your clothes. just when I was 3 years old. You was my idol and I wanted to be just like you. Miss you a lot. Isabella Silveira

To Maria & Craig: We the Blazevic family appreciate your example and love. Maria we will miss you. Craig feel free to seek our help in anything. Love you always. Blazevic family

Maria & Craig, your lives touched everyone. Maria, I can still see your smile and your peace. It was a honour to have known you. May your light shine through your children. Miss you, Solanje Davis

Maria, How firm a foundation that you and Craig have laid for the faith of your children eternally. Much love, David Lawrence.

Quasida Amiga/irmá Maria, voce estará eternamente nos nossos coraçóes, com todo Nosso Amor. Robson & familia

Dear Maria, Rest in peae, lots of love. Dorothy Sackey

Dear Maria and Craig. Thank you so much for your amazing example. I will always be inspired by your unselfish and dedicated service in the stake during this difficult time. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us. All our love. Gary & Christin Baker & Family

Maria, at the time of my baptism at Lea Valley, I have a simple recollection. You sat in front of me with Craig and turned to ask me about my testimony. I could see you were excited that I was taking the gospel into my life and could see from your light it was in your life with abundance - I know I am one of many who have been touched by your light and example. Love from Peter

Craig & family - Maria has always been an inspiration simply because she encouraged me to have faith in my self and in God. Like I said to her, she will always remind me of all the great things in life. Having someone like Maria has changed me, my trust in God and for that I am eternally grateful. Denise Kandasamy (South Africa)

For Craig and the children, Thoughts, love and prayers are with you. Craig thank you for bringing our family together again. With fond love, from your cousin Kate.

Although the Lord decided I couldn't meet Maria yet. I'll see her when he takes me. Love to the children & Craig. Ian

Craig, Moyra, Lucas, Alexandra and James, I was lucky enough to have know Maria for a short time, but will always remember her love for you all, her serenity and her beauty. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Denys

Thinking of you and praying for all. Till resurrection morning. In heavenly love abiding. Ruth Lindo

A most kind loving and caring lady whose qualities will live on through her wonderful children. I am so proud to have known her. Gina Arnell, St Saviour's School

Love to all the family from Kalle, Andy, Hannah and Ella

Your faith is a true inspiration. [...], St Saviour's

It was a pleasure to know Maria and to feel her love. Karen, St Saviour's.

I only knew Maria briefly. I will always remember the time she came into my classroom to help. A very kind and inspiring lady. Sadly missed by all. Sue Guerrini, St Saviour's

A privelege to have known Maria and the fact that your family have touched the lives of myself and my daughter. Tehah Joda, St Sviou's School

Words can't express how much we will all miss Maria, She always called me her English rose. But in my heart she'll always be my English rose. With all our love, Sandra, Tammy, Sam & Katie

You were my Primary president and my First Young Womens president. You don't realize how many childrens lives you gave a great start to and not just your own children. You were a life gift & we love you. Elle Feely

Maria you were great you will always be special in my heart. I love you. Christina Bell

Maria we will never forget you. You were a lovely person to me and my family. Love Venessa Magalhaes

You will be missed by all of us. With love from Laura Wilson, David Wilson & family

With love always. Cliff

I will always remember our trips home from nursery, Maria with Lucas and Alexandra in the double buggy with their slices of fruit, and Daniel and I in the car at the sweet shop with his 10p worth of sweets. Maria was a great Mum & friend. Vickie, Ruth, Martha, Tim & Daniel

Remembering you Maria, the times we did our visiting teaching. Always in my heart and Raymond too for the time you helped him. Love you, Ivy & Ray

In rememberance of a dear friend, who exhibited kindness, graciousness, humour and a keen regard for the feelings of others. I am grateful to have called Maria a friend and a great example. Love Always, Richard

God is so amazing, faith is the key. Maria you are greatly missed by Pamela Downes & family

Dearest Maria, missing your smile and thank you for the gift of your friendship. I'll always remember you with love, from Marcia McCollins

Dearest Maria, your smile, your laughter and your sparkle. See you again. Susan Nwalema & family

Maria I will miss you. Gof bless you. You have taugh me a lot through your example. Arlene May

Thank you for everything you have done for me. I am really grateful. i will miss you and will never forget you. Lots of Love, Clareena.

Maria, I remember when we first met at Lea Valley, when you were giving your first talk in English and I was giving my first talk ever! I have looked up to you ever since. Thanks for taking an interest in my life and helping me keep things in perspective. All my love, Andrea Silvain

We will always remember you as a loving person. Sherea

I will always remember you and miss you lots, Love Shedujo N

I've only known you for a couple of years but the love and friendship you gave me I will never forget. Love you and miss you always, Shazia

Love from Lauida. Miss so much.

May Maria's soul rest in peace. And may God bless the family she left behind. George & Venessa Orekan

To a beautiful Sister - you touched our hearts and we will always value your love and friendship - until we meet again. May the Lord keep you. Love, Adrian and Patte Eden

The little time I knew you, you inspired me so much and taught me the importance of love and care and I will love you for that always. Fadies Fazal

Goodbye Maria. Thanks for your love and example. Love, Carole Baines & Family

You've been sister and also a friend. I'll miss you, love B

Goodbye and God bless. Dear Maria - Our thoughts and prayers are with your beloved husband Craig and your wonderful children at this time. What great faith they have! Rest confident in the knowledge that you are an eternal family! with love, Ashley, Sue, Joseph and Adam Hallwood.

Maria, Rest in peace. May God continue to bless the family till we all meet again. God bless. Nelly & family

Maria, omde estiveres faz uma bon missao. God mat bless you. Gildo Gomes

Maria, I'll miss you and God bless you with all love. Regina Gomes

Maria, I hope where you are you continue to be this powerful woman... Love forever affectionately, Nanda Lima

Maria, may the Lord enfold you in the arms of His love, from Olivea & family.

Maria, God will surely bless you where you are, Love Chris

Dear Maria, I'll miss you indeed but because of you and your example I'll also do better in this life. Love Euzi

Maria was a bright light in this world and we love her. We pray for comfort and happiness for all family. We know we will meet again and that will be the best time of our lives. Love, Magalhaes Family

Maria, I don't think I ever saw anyone more beautiful than you sitting in your bed at the Margaret Centre. So much faith, so much courage and generosity. We will watch your children and love them and do all we can to be friends to them and Craig. Much love, the Bushmans

Maria, I am so grateful for your cheerful good work, good example, beautiful children, effective leadership, kind words, and strong spirit. You have been an example to me of what it takes to live a life that is pleasing to God. Best love, Richard Bushman

Maria, Susie and I, Ebenezer, hope you will prepare a place for us so that we see you again some day. Continue the good work there too. We love you may you rest in peace. Ebenezer and Susan

Maria, you are a beautiful daughter to me and I shall miss you for a little while then I will join you, I hope, with the other members of our family who have gone before. May the Lord bless and keep you. Remember the song I told you about "Look out for me as I am coming too". So please Maria look for me please. Thank you for my lovely grand-children and for your friendship and love. See you soon. Love Mum (Pickup)

All our love and best wishes, the Eastwoods

Craig & Maria, You have been one of the few people that have been an inspiration to me and my wife Dasolla. At this difficult time you have been a strength to us both so much, so that I have a greater understanding and appreciation of our Father's plan. I look forward to the morning of the resurrection to thank you. Felix and Dasolla Clarke-Wills

It was good to know Maria if only occasionally. She was a charming and gracious Lady with a warm welcoming smile for everyone. I'm sure our loving Heavenly Father has need of special souls such as Maria who are beautiful both on the inside and out. Love always to Craig and the children. John & Gloria Wright.

We didn't see each other often but I felt close to youwhen we did. I enjoyed our phone calls too. You are a beautiful woman - inside and out, and I'll miss you. Love, Sylvia

Craig, Moyra, Lucas, Alexandra and James, Your dear mom was a great friend to me. I am so glad I had the blessing of meeting her in this life. I am grateful for her example. I loved her smile. You're so blessed to have her in your lifes. Take care, love Vera Buening (Sister Lucia)

Craig, Moyra, Lucas, Alexandra and James. On behalf of Maria's family in Brazil I bring their love, sympathy and our prayers. we all have great love and appreciation for all the good that you have done in Maria's life. Being here at this time and having had the opportunity to see the other part of her family gave me so much happiness despite the circumstances. Love, Erivan

Craig, Moyra, Lucas, Alexandra and James, Death is as much a part of life than anything. But for God there is no death. We go back into His presence with all those who we love the most. Families are forever. adrian, Heather, John, Kimberly, David, Amada and Peter.