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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
wish i had u by my side   / Aisha (baby sister )
i know u see all his crazy bullshit drama i have to deal with ,, wish i had u right by my side - but please give me strength & watch over! i love you to the rainbow miss u more then anything
Evanescence-My Immortal   / Aisha Gomes (little sister )
I'm so tired of being here Suppressed by all my childish fears And if you have to leave I wish that you would just leave Your presence still lingers here And it won't leave me alone These wounds won't seem to heal This pain is just too real ...  Continue >>
its our big brother birthday   / Aisha Gomes (little sister )
wish u were here!!! its Anthony bday & we both no he doesnt really like to share how he feels , but i can see it & feel it , hes hurting that ur not hear to celebrate with him ! but watch over us & give us the strength u always do! WE LOVE YOU!
not having u around sucks   / Aisha Gomes (little sister )
i have time where i have no one to run too & all i do is brake down and wish u were here! its not fear how its been 3 yrs and i still have accepted that ur not hear , just waiting for u walk threw these doors and scream sister!!!! i need ur shoulder ...  Continue >>
"PY TILL I DIE"   / Ebonee T. (friend)
xanda, xanda,xanda....3 yrs and im still not convinced...its like we left afta middle school and jus lost touch..i still remember every lil detail to the memories we shared...from teaching us about ya culture,  to graduating and the last ti...  Continue >>
3 loong years.  / Tati :) (Lil cousin )    Read >>
happpy Halloween  / Aisha Gomes (baby sister )    Read >>
it's moms bday  / Aisha Gomes (bby sister )    Read >>
Thinking of u alottt  / Eliza (biff)    Read >>
graduated babby ;  / Tati Cosuin :)     Read >>
imu / Aisha Gomes (baby sister )    Read >>
things arent the same with out u  / Aisha Gomes (lil sis )    Read >>
Holding On To Memories  / Tima M. (Biff)    Read >>
Missing you  / Kathy T.     Read >>
key chain  / Tati     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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