Benilda Caixeta

1954-2005

I would like to share the wonderful memories and feelings that Benny’s friends expressed over the last difficult year. We know that she would be humbled at all we have to say and she would want us to not only remember and celebrate the wonders of her life, but our own as well.

Pam Sattari

May 5, 2006

Brazilian Child

Everyone’s Beloved Friend, but Muara’s Best Friend

Benny was a wonderful person and her sunny personality drew equally great friends to her.

Luis Interiano September 8, 2005

New Orleans fun lover

She never failed to paint her fingernails or put on her makeup. She never lost her charm or high spirits. She never told her age.

Times Picayune

January 4, 2006

Irreplaceable Smile

We would watch our special TV programs, like the Bachelorette,

Amazing Race, Survivors.  We always had good times together.  Then I

started cooking  for us a somewhat gourmet meal on Thursday night.  That was our night for good wine, good food

and good conversation.  She touched each of us.

Joy Traylor September 7, 2005

Lover of the good things in life

When I visited her, she always offered me her chocolates. Madonna Franco March 6, 2006

Dignity in the face of Challenge

She appeared to me as if she was always going places, at the highest speed her chair could carry her, breaking the wind with her small and determined frame, always leaning forward in her chair. Her left hand pushing the speed lever.

She was very special in all ways. Thank God for all those magic moments we all have of her.

Reina Guzman Vivas October 4, 2005

Advocate

Benny was a beacon of grace, life, love, strength, and faith. She will be forever missed and never forgotten.

Elaine Richard

September 12, 2006

Cat hater, but true friend to cat lovers

***If you can walk, you can dance******If you can talk, you can sing*** (signature from Benny’s e-mails)

bcaixeta1@netzero.com

Abundant sense of humor

Knowing Benny and her zest for life, but mostly for her beloved

independence, I salute her courage. I will always remember

her strength through all adversity. Enrique Morales

September 9, 2005

Independent in spirit

I carried Beni near my heart all day and was honored to tell several people of her when they inquired about the photo.

Mimi Grisoli

Mardi Gras 2006

Xenophile of all cultures

I used to send her slides with some messages that she liked a lot. The last e-mail I received from her, she asked me to keep sending her those "lovely messages".

Alex Garcia da Cunha

Benny’s Cousin

February 5, 2006

Expressive affection

Benny was one of us and she was the best of us.

Amy Johnston September 3, 2005

True Grace

May Benny's beautiful spirit be a part of everyone’s celebration. 

Muara Johnston December 22, 2005

Angel among us

Rest in Peace our Friend