"Trust in the Lord With All Your Heart and Lean Not Unto Your Own Understanding. In All Your Ways Acknowledge Him and He Shall Direct Your Paths..." Proverbs 3: 5-6

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Special Place to Remember....

I thought maybe this weekend would be a good time to post and share about George's resting spot and marker. Although George was from the Valley and had always thought he wanted to be at the Chatsworth Cemetery where some of his friends that he loss during his youth were laid to rest. He his last few months he made the decision to be in Santa Clarita closer to where I would remain, and raise the kids. He requested to be by a tree, and selected the verse to placed on the marker. Such difficult decisions to make, and never ones we thought we would be doing at that time in our lives. I think he would be very pleased with the statement his marker reflects.
On Sunday it will be his 53rd Birthday. The kids and I will celebrate his birth with friends, and an outing that would have been right up his ally.....

Thursday, January 5, 2012

News to Share.....

 Many of you have heard that George's Dad passed away on December, 10th exactly one month after George. He was living nearby, and had suffered in recent years from a stoke resulting in short term memory loss. It was difficult for all of us to see his deterioration. George wanted to spare his dad anymore pain, and ask that we not share with him his struggle and passing from the cancer. George's Dad passed away peacefully on the evening of the 10th with no struggle. I know that would have pleased George to know that his dad didn't suffer, and quietly joined his Wife and Son.
George's Dad served in World War II and will be given a well deserved Military Burial on Friday January, 6th 1:00 at Riverside National Cemetery. We will also hold a Memorial the local Veterans Hall  in Tarzana on Saturday January, 7th at  2:00 PM.
Both our George's will be dearly missed!!

                                                                        George Vanca Sn.
                                                        March 4, 1922 - December 10, 2011

Friday, November 18, 2011

Posting From the Raleigh Family

Dear Friends of the Vanca Family,

As most of you know, our friend, George Vanca, died this last Thursday after struggling with pancreatic cancer.  The good news is that George is now at peace and in the presence of our Lord Jesus.  And those who share George's hope will meet again.

George is survived by his wife, Donna, daughter, Hanna, and son, Matthew.  On account of the medical expenses George has incurred, the costs of his burial, and the loss of his income, his family has some financial needs.  Because of these needs, I am reaching out to George's friends to ask for donations in lieu of flowers or other gifts.

I have confirmed with George's bank that checks made payable to "The Vanca Family" can be deposited into a savings account George used and can be accessed by Donna for the family's expenses.  You can mail a check to my office at the following address and I will deposit your checks into George's account.

Ken Raleigh
Hedman Partners CPAs
27441 Tourney Road, Suite 200
Valencia, CA  91355

Monday, November 14, 2011

Memorial Service

Dear Family and Friends,
The past few days have been so painful, and difficult. We are so appreciative of  the love and support we have received. I know George would be honored by the faithfulness demonstrated by his friends and colleges, and the kindness that has been extended to myself and the children.

Services to honor George will be held:

Monday November, 21, 2011
11:00 AM
Grace Baptist Church
22833 Copper Hill Drive
Santa Clarita, Ca

Graveside Service
Eternal Valley Memorial Park
Newhall, Ca

Reception to follow at the home of
Jan and Jeff Bernards

*Address and directions will be available at the service



*In Lieu of Flowers a fund is being set up for the Vanca Children. You may contact Ken Raleigh for information and details at 4raleighs@gmail.com

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Proverbs 3: 5-6

Today at 1:30 in the afternoon our Lord directed George's path home.
He was pain free, peaceful, and surrounded by Hanna, Matthew and myself.

The past few days the Lord has been preparing him, and I know he was touched by the love from all of you.

As soon as we have details regarding the service it will be posted.

~Donna

Friday, November 4, 2011

Friday Night Update

George has now been here at UCLA for a week. Dr. W along with the Palliative care team have been successful in getting George's pain under control. He continues to have fluid issues with swollen leg & feet. Today he received another blood transfusion, and medication to help shift some of his fluid. He has been tired, and frequently falls asleep during visits. He took a slow walk down the hall to help increase his lung expansion, get his legs moving.
We have had many decisions to make regarding his care, with our main goal being his comfort. It is apparent to the Doctors, and us that the growth of the tumor has increased. It is felt that his care will be focused on comfort when he is discharged Saturday.
~Donna