Denise Rose Reda
October 03, 1971 - June 28, 2010
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Denise Rose Reda
October 03, 1971 - June 28, 2010
Obituary
Denise Rose Reda, much loved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend went home to be in God’s arms on June 28, 2010, at the age of 38. She is survived by her father, Jim Reda; her mother, Roberta Hatcher; her sister, Christine Dyberg and brother-in-law Ian Dyberg; her beloved nephew and nieces, Brandon, Kailyn, and Megan Dyberg; her very dearest friend, Lucie Almanza; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Denise was preceded in death by her grandparents whom she loved so much, Betty and Nestor Nuanes, and Joe and Rose Reda.
Denise was born in Los Angeles on October 3, 1971, and grew up in Rowland Heights and Diamond Bar, CA. She lived in Orange County for the past 20 years where she could be close to the ocean that she loved so much. Most recently she lived in Aliso Viejo where she and Lucie happily cared for their three Pugs, Riley, Pugston, and Penelope.
Denise had such a love for family and treasured spending time with all of them. Visits with Denise were always greatly anticipated because she would bring such a joy for life with her. She worked at Costco in Laguna Niguel as a front end manager and her fellow employees became her family as well. She also continued to keep in touch with the friends she had made throughout her life.
Denise loved to travel and used her photography skills to share where she had been. She also loved music and literally had thousands of songs on her computer and iPods. Attending concerts was always a part of her life, with her favorite being U2. Her other passions were for those who suffered and for protecting animals and all types of sea life. She was also a huge LA Dodger fan.
Denise brought a zest to life with a smile that made others smile. There was a unique and special spirit about her that made others love her immediately. When Denise was around there was happiness present. Her smile, her laugh, and her enthusiasm for life were all infectious.
There will be a void in the lives in all her knew her, but her spirit will carry on in their hearts. She truly had a heart of gold and will be dearly missed.
Her Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 3 at Saddleback Church. It will be at 10 AM in the Plaza Room and will be followed there with a luncheon. The address is 1 Saddleback Pkwy, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in memory of Denise to the following organizations:
American Heart Association – www.heart.org
American Diabetes Association – www.diabetes.org
Save the Whales – www.humanesociety.org
ONE – www.one.org
Donate Life – www.donatelife.net
Steven’s Hope – www.stevenshope.org
Cards and letters for Denise’s family may be sent to
O’Connor Mortuary
25301 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Please mark them to the attention of the Denise Reda family so that we may forward them to her family members.
40 responses to Denise Rose Reda
Angela Sadler Williamson says:
June 30, 2010
Carmelita Carm Talampas/Segoviano says:
June 30, 2010
Denise:
Where do I begin to say, how much I will miss you? Although your physical self is no longer here with us…you memory and your spirit will live on in all of us.
I am honored that Lisa Te Tarui…took the
time to introduce you in my life. From 7th
grade @ Chaparral to Senior Year Class of ’89 aka…Year of the Monkeys @ Diamond Bar HS—you always lit up the room. You truly had the Brahma spirit—Senior Committee was truly your calling!:
I am thankful that Lis and I were able to see you when you first got to the hospital…even though the circumstances were grave…I felt comforted that you were trying your best to “open your eyes” and see all of your loved ones encouraging you.
You will always have a special place in my heart and mind…and every year you will be remembered in my family as I have every year since 2008–I will run the American Heart Association in September not only for my dad 2 year survivor, but also in memory of you and your fight!!
Even though I don’t know your family very well..through you..it feels like I’ve known them for decades!
Denise…watch over us up there and this isn’t good-bye…I’ll see you later !
Love,
Carm
Cheryl Burch Berezny says:
June 30, 2010
To Denise’s family, near and far, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Words cannot express how much I feel for you all, having lost such a vital, happy, and spirited young lady. I know God had a special plan for her, and she is with Him and all her loving family members who went before her. She joins them in eternal love, peace, and supreme happiness. Sincerely, Cheryl
Christine says:
June 30, 2010
Denise,
I don’t know what I am going to do here without my big sister and best friend. We have so many memories that I will cherish forever. I was always so proud anytime somebody said, “You must be Denise’s little sister”. Remember in high school I was even given the nickname “Little Reda”. Oh, and what an aunt!! Brandon, Kailyn & Megan are so blessed to have such awesome memories with their Aunt ‘Nise. It breaks my heart knowing how much they will miss you. Denise, they think you hung the moon. Thank you for loving them so much! I know you have already been having huge celebrations in Heaven with family and friends! I am so relieved in knowing you are with God and are no longer suffering anymore.
I love you sis…
CONNIE SPENCER says:
June 30, 2010
I remember helping Denise with school work at home. She was a delight! I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t attend the memorial service as we leave for northern California 7/1/2010.
Jim Reda’s former WHS colleague, Connie Spencer