The Portraits

Mika, the daughter of Leigh Ann Olson, has been greatly missed by her ‘brother’ Smoke, her furry friends, and many other relatives and friends. “Heaven has mommy’s princess as a brand new blonde angel. I will love you from here to infinity.”

Reat loved to sing and dance, and his love of theater came naturally to him. Although he played baseball, basketball, and football, his passion for singing lead him to be in numerous theatrical productions including “Annie”, “Peter Pan”, and Willy Wonka”. He fell in love with the outdoors and scouting through his grandfather and was a proud boy scout. He is missed by his parents, siblings, and many loving relatives.

Bill has been missed from his wife of 49 years, his three children, nine grandchildren, and many loving relatives. He was everything to his family, friends, co-workers, patients and the community. “He will forever guide our hearts. Something good will come from this.”

Dylan was the beloved son of Ian Thomas and Nicole Marie. He is missed by his parents, brother, and grandparents.

Jesse spent his last moments as a hero yelling “Run!” in an attempt to save his friends once he saw his teacher shot at Sandy Hook. He is greatly missed by his parents, brother, grandparents, and many friends.

Teresa earned her education in nursing and occupational therapy. She will be missed by her husband, children, mother, sisters and brothers, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Tariq was a student at San Diego State University and a writer and photographer. He worked at DeMille’s Italian Restaurant in Normal Heights. He is missed by his father, mother, sister, grandparents, and his companion.

Leah was a strong supporter of the Lung Cancer Alliance. She is missed by her parents, brother, half-siblings, grandparents, and countless friends.

Craig studied art in college and after, formed the rap group Bad Habits with his brothers and several ways as a way to have fun with his community. He made everyone happy and never failed to make them laugh. He is missed by his daughter, family, and friends.

Kevin was a quick to smile and had dimples that complemented his affable personality. He liked to read, was a big fan of music, and learned to play the guitar. He is missed deeply by his loving parents, 6 siblings, and friends.

Cameron was funny and a gentleman. He liked to work on his cars, and he loved wearing overalls and wore them every day in the summer. He is loved and missed by his children, family, and community.