I N M E
M O R I U M
Marlena Celeste Mattfeld
1996-2007
"I'm not really a royal princess... but
I hope you enjoy spending time with me in this fairy-tale land!"
But our princess she was indeed and one we
all adored!
Marlena died Monday August 13, 2007 from
injuries received in a tragic accident the previous Friday while riding
her skateboard.
A note from Marlena's
family:
"Our deepest thanks to each and every one of
our friends and family for your love and embraces.
Your cards, gifts and dedication gestures have
filled our hearts. We plan to celebrate Marlena's
beautiful life in our future. For
now, thank you for allowing us time to find peace
and to reconnect with each other as we prepare for the
unimaginable task of moving forward.
It comforts us to know that Marlena shared so
many special moments with so many powerful people.
The pictures below are from the 2005
production of "The Golden Dream" in which Marlena
portrayed a young princess.
You also may visit
www.marlenamattfeld.com for many more
pictures.
In memory
of the children -
the ones not with us long, the ones who stole our hearts,
but left us with a song. They play now in our dreams.
Their laughter lingers on. We held them only moments
and still feel them though they’re gone.
Whisper the
name, Marlena, our dancer on the wind, an angel in the heavens, borne
high on golden wings. Whisper Marlena, then dry away your tears - for her smile shines down upon us, bright forever through the years.
It may be the same
sun that rises every day,
but it shines upon a strange world when children go
away.
A world without the children, the home they've left
behind,
is brightened only by the star that glows within our
mind.
Whisper the
name, Marlena, our dancer on the wind, an angel in the heavens, borne
high on golden wings. Whisper Marlena, then dry away your tears - for her smile shines
all around us, bright forever through the years.