Minette Calo Queyquep (15 Nov. 1979 - 27 May 2006)

There is no way to replace my sister, Minette in our lives. Her kind and loving gestures, her inquisitive and independent nature, her love of poems and music and all words written and spoken, her healthy approach to being a people person, all these attributes are rare when embodied in one person. We recognize how enamored of her we felt during her life and embrace that feeling now, as we, her family, remain behind to complete our lives to the best of our abilities.

As little kids, I remember Minette as a cute chubby little girl, who grew up to be a cute bubbly lady, our "Ladybug". She always has friends over our place doing school projects, practicing for school plays, or just having sleepovers. She was a very good sister and friend, always giving support to everyone around her, and also very generous, just like our parents to family and friends. She's always there to cheer up the people around her. Her laughter is contagious. We shared the same bedroom in our home and she always shares a million stories about any topic that she could think of before we go to bed. This is one thing that i am missing about her. Her stories are like a lullaby to me. I will always miss her stories and her laughter.

Minette was a Giver. She gave of her time, so generously, and was always there for me and our brothers, when we needed a friend. She was also there for her friends, always providing an ear, making light of things with her humour, and filling you in on her latest escapades. Minette remembered what was important to the people in her life, and she would touch base with you about that with openness and a wise, quick comment here or there to keep the conversation going.

Friendship was so very important to my sister. She treasured the friends she met through school and college. Minette loved the friends she met in California, she created special bonds with them, that have had a special place in her life.

Minette's life was nurtured and touched by the strong love and profound dedication of our mom and our dad. You could not find better parents than Cecille and Jun.

Minette's death is a big loss to me, my brothers, Brian and Michael and our parents. We are here to celebrate her life, and to always remember that we will always have each other as a family and as our own support system. She is reminding us now to value our family and friendships, and to be strong for each other no matter what.

To my dear sister, Minette, you will always be loved and always be remembered through the years.


Ate Minette, here is our song... Dancing In The Moonlight


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