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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Alexandra "Xanda" Gomes who was born in Massachusetts on January 15, 1989 and passed away on November 09, 2008 at the age of 19.

 Ambitious, beautiful, fun-loving, generous, friendly, and outspoken are words that describe Xanda. She always lightened up the room with her big smile and her beautiful dimples. She was our angel whose life was taken far too soon.

Xanda was a dedicated mother and devoted her life to her 17 month old daughter, Niylah. She loved singing and dancing to Dora videos with her baby and it was the sweetest thing to see. She was always around to give sisterly advice to her siblings and be a true friend to her friends. She enjoyed the company of her family and friends, who all cared and loved her deeply.

Xanda's passion was for fashion. From a young age she enjoyed sketching and designing clothes. She often designed her own clothes and confidently showcased her outfits.

Xanda is survived by her daughter, Niylah Alexandra Fernandes and Niylah's dad, Carlos Fernandes; sister, Aisha; brothers, Anthony, Alexander, Alick, and Amaihs; father, Hilario Dos Santos Gomes; mother, Antonieta Dos Santos; grandparents, Maria Emilia and Manuel Gomes; and aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends.

Xanda will forever be dearly loved and terribly missed.

We love you Xanda!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgKXp-Hq8eA

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1131204

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1132513

http://www.bpdnews.com/2008/11/update_to_elder_street_homicid.html

http://wbztv.com/local/mother.killed.Alexandra.2.860043.html

An account has been set up for her surviving daughter Niylah; Donation can be made to Alexandra "Xanda" Gomes memorial fund at Citizen Bank Account# 1175095213


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Tributes and Condolences
Miss You.   / Tima (Friend.)
No one's forgotten you so don't ever think that. I love you forever & I'll see you again in my dreams. xoxo
missing you   / Melanie ("il 1" )
. 1yr & 2bdays w.out you :( lifes been hard . but im all workin on keeping my spirits up. ii know that your presence is always near in my times of need . ii swaer everytime ii come around your new spot ; ii can hear your ...  Continue >>
still hurting - stayin strong for u and niylah   / Aisha (bby sis )
time goes by and I just wish u never had to go -- I think about u everyday I hope I'm makin u proud - my angel forever rest in peace - and forever watch over me and niylah ps. she hasn't forgotten mommies fce ! in xanda I will forever trust ily to t...  Continue >>
imu  / Aisha Gomes (lil sis )
in school just finish my 6 page essay i no u would be so proud of me if u knew i wrote out a 11 page essay typed 6 . lol but i no ur watchin ova me hope im makin u proud . im tryin my best doin everythin i can to have best for niylah . life real hard...  Continue >>
miss u   / ELIZA (< 3 <3 <3 )
Thiinkin of u always...xoxo
Hurting. / Tima Monteiro (biff.)    Read >>
hurting w. out yu  / Aisha Gomes (bby sis )    Read >>
damn year went by so fast  / Emanuel (vivi) Monteiro (cousin)    Read >>
wish i could rewind time  / Keiani Gomes (cousin)    Read >>
i want u here!  / Daijah     Read >>
everyday! / Kathy (Close Friend )    Read >>
Comfort from the Bible  / Alisha Washington (no relation )    Read >>
hey cuz  / Emanuel (vivi) Monteiro (cuzin)    Read >>
missyu / Aisha (bby sis )    Read >>
11 months.  / Melanie (( ur lil 1 ) )    Read >>
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Her legacy
Letters to Xanda  

Dear Mommy,
It’s me, your baby girl Niylah. I haven't seen you in a couple of days and I don't know why but daddy told me he'll tell me what happened when I'm old enough to understand. You don't have to worry, I will never forget you. Daddy said he is going to show me your pictures so I won't be able to forget you. People say we were together for 17 months but it was actually 26 months. I'm going to miss your scent, your voice, and the sound of your heart beating. Daddy said I'm not going to miss your face because I have it. It’s nice to know I'm going to be gorgeous. As much as I am going to miss you I know you will miss me even more but don't worry too much about me because I'm in good hands. I only have one parent left but a lot of guardians and now an angel to watch over me. Just worry about my hair because daddy is no good at that. I hope you'll always smile down at me because I will always be smiling up at you. I love you mommy but I have to go now because Dora is on but I'll write later and send it up to you.

Love You,
Your Nana

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 Dear Xanda,
You were not only my sister, you were my best friend. You were my strength and my weakness and now you are my angel. I've learned everything I know from you. No one understands us the way we did and no one got jokes like we did. "My mouth is not that big!", "Waterboy!", "All ski ski!", "Ereccccc!", "Sister!" and "I don't want it no more!" My god, I'm going to miss that so bad. Now you're gone and who is going to be there like you were? Words can't explain the feeling of you being gone. Who do I tell my secrets to now? Nights without you are going to be crazy. Just no one in this world understands you and loves you like I do. My only sister and now you're gone. Sunrise 1-15-89 and Sunset 11-9-08.

P.S. Can't forget, "You drank all my soda!!"
I love you and I'll never forget you.

RIP,
Sister!!

 
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