January 6, 2011 - May 15, 2011
Age 4 months, of Cowan Rd., Piffard, passed away in the arms of her parents on May 15, 2011 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
She was born January 6, 2011 in Rochester, daughter of Christopher and Heather Legg Rutherford of Piffard.
Surviving along with her parents are her sister, Ariel Rutherford of Piffard; her paternal grandparents, Tim and Cheryl Rutherford of Warsaw and Pam and Ken Diehl of Stafford; her maternal grandparents, Sherri Godat of Warsaw and Rick Legg of Wyoming; her great grandparents, Betty Godat, Norm and Laura LaPlant, Dee and Jerry Legg; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 21 at 1 PM at the Pavilion United Methodist Church in Pavilion. The family requests that guests refrain from wearing black and choose to wear colorful clothing instead. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements are being completed by Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, Warsaw.
May 21, 2011 : Memorial Service for Topanga L. Rutherford at the Pavilion United Methodist Church - 1:00 PM - At the Pavilion United Methodist Church, Pavilion
Jun 5.11 from connie richards:
Heather and Cris
I was sorry to hear of Topanga's passing. She was obviously so beautiful that God needed her more. She will never struggle, or hurt ever again as she is in God's arms forever.
Your loss is very painful and we want you to know how much we share in that loss.
Thank you for sharing her with us @ Letchworth Family Medicine
Connie
May 21.11 from rebecca sikes:
she is in peace now and a garden will grow from all the tears and her sunshine will make it bloom so her beauty will always be love aunt becky
May 20.11 from Mommy & Daddy Rutherford:
Mommy and Daddy love you pretty girl!!! You will always be with us and you will always hold that special place in our hearts!! Big sister Ariel says Love you Panga! Bushel peck and a hug around the neck, Grapes & Tomatoes!!
May 20.11 from Kevin Lee LaPlant:
A large part of my heart will feel empty, having never been able to hold you and tell you just how much I Love You. You gave us all hope, and courage to face your unsurmountable challanges. You will forever bee in our thoughts and Prayers, Topanga. Even in the darkest of days, my face will always feel the warmth of the sun when I think of you...
Love,
Uncle Kevin.
May 20.11 from Cheryl Rutherford:
Sweet Topanga, I take comfort in knowing I will see you again. But I will miss cuddling you and singing and saying prayers with you like I do Ariel when tucking her in at night. We would say " God bless Mommy and Daddy and Topanga". You have a lot of loving family with you in Heaven and the Privilage of being in Gods presents. But we miss you here. Love you, Bamma Cheryl
May 20.11 from Kathy McGinley Coveny:
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Topanga's death. We are here to support you in your grieving process. With sincere sympathy,
Kathy and Doc
May 19.11 from Randy & Angie Keaton:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time,Words can't express how we feel about your loss,Rest in peace little one.
May 19.11 from Jim Tubiolo:
I don't know you, but as a father my thoughts and prayers are with you as I shed a tear. You'll always have a special angel watching over you. God bless
May 19.11 from Jean Wise:
Chris,Heather, Pam,Ken and entire family - I am so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing little girl with such strength and determination. Now she is with God and is an amazing angel. She is comforting all the young children that come to the Lord. I am sure she is God's right and left hand helper.
May 19.11 from Jacky & Skip Smith:
Chris and Heather, May you know that there are many who care for you and your family. Topanga, beautiful name, beautiful child. Oh so short of time with us - we will treasure, cherish, and celebrate your life.
May 19.11 from Abby Rutherford:
Words can not describe the love I
have for you or the grief I feel now that you are gone, but I take heart knowing that I will see you again someday, All my Love Aunt Abby
May 19.11 from Ken and Helen Lyon:
Chris & Heather,
In her brief time on this earth, be assured that Topanga felt the love that you share as a family. May you find comfort and strength in that love. Blessings to you all.
May 19.11 from Tammy Wright:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Topanga touched so many people in the time she was here, may her spirit live on within us...
May 19.11 from Rebecca Dieter Abbey:
To all of you my heartfelt condolences. May you find the strength through each other to face each day. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May 18.11 from Kathleen LaPlant:
God bless you for your suffering and grant you strength and comfort in this time of grief. Angels cradel Topanga now, but her spirit rests with you.
May 18.11 from Pam Diehl:
Lullabies
Daddy please don`t look so sad,
Mommy please don`t cry.
I am in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies.
Please do not try to question God,
don`t think He is unkind.
Don`t think He sent me to you and that
He changed His mind.
You see, I am special
and I`m needed up above.
I`m the special child you gave Him,
the product of your love.
I`ll always be there with you.
So watch the sky at night.
Find the brightest star that`s gleaming.
That`s my halo`s brilliant light.
So Daddy please don`t look so sad.
Mommy please don`t cry.
I am in the arms of Jesus.
And He sings me lullabies.
~Author Unknown