Maxeen Eva Velasquez

Maxeen Eva Velasquez, born on June 30, 2017, in Baldwin Park, California, passed away June 29, 2017 in Pasadena, Califorina. Maxeen means "greatest" and Eva means "life" and although her time here on earth was brief she left the greatest impression on our lives. While in the womb she made her presence known, the sensation of her little kicks and movements always gave us hope, they were so strong and sometimes even noticeable from the outside. They were constant reminders that she was there, alive and with a purpose.

Maxeen's life had so much purpose. When we found out we were having a girl, our joy could not be contained. Would she look like mommy or daddy? Would she have cute curly hair? Finally we felt... Our family was complete. Upon hearing the devastating news, our dreams became despair... But Maxeen didn't allow us to stay there. No, we gained courage like we never knew we had. We were strong, like we never knew we could be. We learned to trust in God's will and fought to keep our baby girl alive, always leaving it up to God to choose what would be best.

Maxeen's life had meaning. We were so fortunate to know her, so blessed to be graced with her presence. The big presence of such a little girl. The life changing presence of a beautiful little angel. Our souls are forever changed, the depth of our faith forever amplified by her, by her short existence. Although we couldn't save her, she came to help save us.

God mercifully took our baby girl home, she was spared a life of pain. She will forever be in our hearts, our little angel, our perfect little girl, our star...Maxeen.

"Twinkle twinkle Little Star do you know how loved you are, like a diamond in the sky forever shining in our eye, twinkle twinkle little star, do you know how loved you are."

Maxeen Eva was laid to rest on July 12, 2017 at Forest Lawn, Covina Hills. A small intimate gathering was held in her memory on July 15, 2017.