THE REMEMBER HER PROJECT

Author: Rebecca Smith

  • Sophia Villagomez Norman

    Sophia Villagomez Norman

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    Date of Birth

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    June 3, 2003

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    Date of Death

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    January 24, 2026

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    Location

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    Ethel, Louisiana

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    Cause of Death

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    Maternal Mental Health

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Sophia “Foffee/Sissy” Lynn Villagomez Norman, 22, a resident of Ethel, was taken away from us on January 24, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, granddaughter, niece and the best friend you could ever have.

    Sophia is survived by her husband of 4 years, Chandler P. Norman, daughter, Lakelynn Grace Villagomez Norman, son, Lane Pierce Villagomez Norman, father, Kent M. Villagomez, mother, Kristen M. Benson, sisters, Jessica Nicole Villagomez, Juliana Hope Villagomez and Aubree Kate Langley, brothers, Christopher S. Villagomez, Clinton W. Villagomez and Hank Benson and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

    She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Flora B. McGuire and grandfather, Francisco G. Villagomez.

    She loved taking pictures of her children and family as they were her greatest joy, her purpose, and the center of her world. She enjoyed time with her family in the outdoors but best believe she is checking that weather app.

    A sudden and devastating loss like this is the one thing that we should all learn from as we should all keep our family and friends close and always be aware of those battles that we cannot see. Fight for the ones you love as some cannot fight for themselves. Severe postpartum depression and anxiety can be masked very well. Some boundaries are meant to be broken to help those in need.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Support Her Family

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    Memorials

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  • LeAnne Hollis Orozco

    LeAnne Hollis Orozco

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    Date of Birth

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    March 22, 1977

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    Date of Death

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    September 1, 2007

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    Location

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    Everett, Washington

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    Cause of Death

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    Cardiac Arrest

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]LeAnne Nicole (Hollis) Orozco passed away on September 1, 2007, at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA due to cardiac arrest from post pregnancy condition.

    LeAnne was born on March 22, 1977 in Bend, OR. She grew up in Prineville, OR where she attended schools and graduated from Crook County High School in 1995. After High School LeAnne moved to Seattle, WA where she attended the Art Institute of Seattle. She also attended the Gene Juarez Academy of Beauty where she graduated in 1997 in Cosmetology. She was working at Platinum Studio in Everett, WA at the time of her death.

    On April 26, 2003 she married the love of her life, Manuel Orozco in Las Vegas, Nevada. They made their home in Lake Stevens, WA.

    LeAnne lived each day to the fullest. A loving wife, devoted mother, beautiful daughter and best friend. Her favorite past time was spending time with her husband and children. She also loved to laugh and chat with her friends. To those that knew and loved her she was their soft place to fall. A shining star that forever remains in our hearts.

    LeAnne is survived by her husband Manuel; daughter, Gabrielle; son, Nicolas, all of Lake Stevens, WA; Father and Mother, Glenn and Terrie Hollis; brother, Christopher Hollis and wife, Michelle; maternal grandparent, Richard Chambers; and paternal grandparent, Lola Hollis all of Prineville, OR.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Tammy Steiner

    Tammy Steiner

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    Date of Birth

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    November 21, 1977

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    Date of Death

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    September 4, 2013

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    Location

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    Townsend, Montana

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    Cause of Death

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    Cardiovascular

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Tammy Annette Steiner, age 35 and her stillborn daughter Autumn Elizabeth Steiner died Wednesday September 4, 2013 in Townsend, Montana. Tammy struggled with many health issues during her life and her pregnancy. She died from a cardiac episode.

    Tammy was born in Fort Belknap, Montana on November 21, 1977. She received her education and graduated high school in Great Falls. She attended the University of Great Falls.

    Tammy and Anthony L Steiner were married August 14, 2006 in Great Falls, Montana. They resided in Black Eagle, Great Falls and Cascade prior to moving to Townsend in 2010, where Anthony was employed by R.Y. Timber.

    Tammy was a devoted loving wife to her husband Anthony and mother to their two boys Hayden (age 5 )and Miles (age 3). She wanted to continue her education in a Psychology Degree but her health issues would not permit it. She loved to travel and spend time with her family, practically every weekend, with excitement where are we going and what are we going to do?

    Tammy is survived by her husband Anthony; sons Hayden and Miles all of Townsend: Mother, Loretta Westcott of Great Falls:sisters, Susan Dwrenski and Rose Picchi: brothers, Robert Decoteau and Shane Decoteau.

    In addition to her stillborn daughter Autumn, Tammy was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Legg and brother, Norman Decoteau.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Jillian Defreest Weaver

    Jillian Defreest Weaver

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    Date of Birth

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    August 7, 1986

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    Date of Death

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    April 11, 2019

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    Location

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    Berlin, Vermont

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    Cause of Death

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    Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Jillian Marie (Defreest) Weaver, 32, passed away unexpectedly due to complications from peripartum cardiomyopathy on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

    Born on August 7, 1986 to Peter and Marnie (Carlyle) DeFreest in Berlin, VT, and married on June 30, 2013 to Micah Samuel Weaver in Waitsfield, VT.

    Jillian was a 2004 graduate of Harwood Union High School in Duxbury and continued her education at San Angelo State University, George Mason University, and graduated from Montana State University (where she truly found herself) earning her BA degree in Global Multi-Cultural Studies.

    Following graduation, Jillian remained in Bozeman, MT enjoying all that the area offered, particularly the multitude of hiking trails which she loved and competing in the Grizzly triathlon. She was employed by Home Depot in Bozeman and quickly worked her way up to management, where she was given the opportunity to continue her work closer to her childhood home and family. Coincidently she discovered soon after she was about to begin her own family, as she was pregnant with Zoe.

    In 2016, while pregnant with Ezra, she was diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy which eventually landed Jillian on the heart transplant list and as a result restricted her diet. Not one to accept food without flavor, she developed a passion for cooking and creating low sodium adventures that everyone would enjoy!

    Along with her other passion for writing, Jillian was developing a memoir and cookbook to help share her strength and experiences to help others. But above all, the love she had for her family was her greatest treasure.  No matter how hard it was for her, she fought every day so her girls didn’t suffer for her illness.

    Jillian was an active participant and spokesperson in Hanover, NH for the Go Red for Women organization, an advocacy platform and voice of the American Heart Association “designed to increase women’s heart awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally.”

    Jillian is loved and mourned by her husband, Micah Weaver and their two daughters, Zoe and Ezra, of Bethlehem, NH; her parents, Peter and Marnie Defreest of Warren, VT; Micah’s parents Wendy Sanders and Samuel Weaver of Montana; her paternal grandmother, Marlene Defreest of Warren, VT; her maternal grandmother, AnnMarie Carlyle of Ocala, FL; her sister, Jessica Defreest and her partner, Randy Forant of Morrisville, VT; her brother, Jordan Defreest and his wife, Alyson of Fayston, VT and their children Ariana, Jaiden and Amelia; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.

    She was predeceased by her paternal grandfather, David Defreest, and maternal grandfather, Francis Carlyle.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Ann-Marie Taylor Merkley

    Ann-Marie Taylor Merkley

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    Date of Birth

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    June 17, 1977

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    Date of Death

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    December 7, 2011

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    Location

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    Salt Lake City, Utah

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]”My Mom Just Went to Heaven Today”

    Annie was born June 17, 1977 to Laurian “Laurie” Smith and Alan Taylor. She passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from complications due to a miscarriage December 7, 2011.

    A talented and beautiful girl that touched so many lives in so many ways. She graduated from Granger High and went on to receive her Bachelors Degree from SUU in Elementary Education. Married Matthew Merkley in the Salt Lake Temple August 14, 1998. Above all, Annie loved her family and took pride in all her girl’s accomplishments.

    Annie is survived by her husband, Matt; daughters, Allison, 10, and Abigail, 8; parents, Laurie (Wendell) Lyon, Alan (Linda) Taylor; brother, Shane Taylor; special sister-in-law, Gina Taylor; several nieces and nephews; parents-in-law, Richard and Betty Lu Merkley; and many extended family members that loved her very much. Preceded in death by brothers, Scott and Robert Taylor; sister, Shaylynn Glad; stepfather, Larry England.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Julie Linsley Johnson

    Julie Linsley Johnson

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    Date of Birth

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    October 4, 1967

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    Date of Death

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    September 16, 2005

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    Location

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    Houston, Texas

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Julie Linsley Johnson, 37, of Houston, passed away on September 16, 2005 from complications associated with the pregnancy of her daughter, who did not survive.

    Julie will be missed dearly by her husband, Joel Johnson, her parents, F. William and Sonja Linsley; her grandmother, Helen Schmidt; her siblings and their spouses, Brenda and Troy Wells and their daughters Katlyn and Cameron, Tracey and Al Stephani, Todd and Autumn Linsley, Paul Linsley, Heather and Nick Felton, and Martin and Kenny Pettit; her parents-in-law, Al and Carolyn Johnson; her husband’s siblings and their spouses, Chris and Rachel Johnson and their children Andrew, Melissa, Ryan, Katie and Michael, Brian and Kate Johnson, and Dana Johnson and Gaizka Irastorza; and many other family and friends.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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