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
Rebecca Lee says:
June 30, 2010
I have lost a friend and heaven has gained an angel. You were such a
light with an infectious laugh and a good natured spirit. I am blessed
to have known you. I always told you I was so happy you came to the
front end. You gave us the chance to laugh and have fun at work. There has been a void since you left and we will never be the same. You were always there to listen to us, you were a voice of reason. You helped us hold our heads high and encouraged us every step of the way. I can still hear you turn to me and tell me “You’re out of control!” it always made me laugh. Thank you for the laughter and the good times. I will never forget you and I will always be sad that you l
The Sabols says:
June 30, 2010
Dear Reda Family,
Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will continue your way forever.
Roberta, you were there for Denise’s first breath and now you were there for her last. You are so blessed. Continue your faith and know that Denise is with our Lord.
Judy, David, Debbie, Kathy and Michael
Angie Kim says:
July 1, 2010
Dear Denise,
Although we drifted apart after high school as our lives took different paths, I am so thankful that we were able to see each other . Of course it wasn’t the way that I would’ve chosen to see you, but I got to see you so alert and smiling! I felt the warmth and love through your eyes and knew when I saw you that whatever time had passed didn’t matter. I knew that we had picked up right where we had left off.
When I left the hospital that day, I honestly believed it was the beginning of a new stage in our friendship as adults. I wish we had had more time to reconnect but I know we will again someday…
Thank you for being such a wonderful friend during those tumultuous teenage years. You were always there through all the boy drama, crushes and a shoulder to cry on. There are so many memories I will cherish and I will never forget you.
Love,
Angie
Bill & Charlotte Sanders says:
July 1, 2010
We are thinking of all of you during this time. We are thankful Denise is out of her pain and suffering…she is in a much better place now. You are in our prayers…With our deepest sympathy..
Marlayna Mooneyham Hamann says:
July 1, 2010
Denise, when I moved away from D-Bar after our Freshman year I made a photo album of my friends, mostly of you. I have looked at it so many times over the years that it is falling apart and after I saw you in the hospital I was really hoping we would have a chance to rememeber all those times together and laugh together. I have always looked at this album and it made me smile as I remembered the best time of my childhood. You were the best BF I could have. I remember the sleep overs and laughing and Dodger games and concerts, listening to music. I really think you influenced my love of music, you showed me how music could change everything. I remember a time when we were getting ready to go somewhere and were dancing and singing to Manic Monday in your bathroom. And the times of support like when your mom taught me how to give you insulin shots in an emergency. I smile when I think of you and my heart breaks that you aren’t still here with us. Over the years my faith has grown and I know Heaven is the ultimate place to be, with God and all of your family and friends who have gone before you. You are in the best, most amazing place you could be and I am happy for you for that. I love you Denise and can’t wait for the day to see you again.
And to your family, I know how much you will miss Denise, I will pray for you, especially during the little times when you will miss sharing things with her, when you are in your private pain. You have my deepest sympathy and love.