Lyssette Rivera Cripps
February 9, 1959 - April 1, 2013

"Mrs. Cripps, was instrumental in getting me opportunities for work with the Tribe.. She was very professional and most importantly a very nice person.. I will always remember her efforts to help me and my company.. She made it a pleasure to do business with the Tribe.. While I only knew her a short while, she was like an angel sent from God to help.. I pray that God comfort her love ones left behind.. She will be truly missed but not forgotten.."

"My dearest sister-in-law....cunada, Lyssette. Today we said our final wishes and goods byes to you. Such a week of pain and anguish leaves us exhausted emotionally and physically, with an empty pit in my stomach knowing of your absence, BUT...I have learned so many beautiful things about you from your friends and work colleagues. You see, I knew WE loved you and WE knew you were wonderful, but the legend of Lyssie? It has been a gift to hear the kind words and heartache from all of the wonderful people you touched. All who knew you, were touched by you. I will forever love you, my sister (that you are...no "in-law" suffix allowed) and will continue to do all I can to support your loving and amazing husband and son. Have a blast in heaven and keep an eye of all of us."

"Lyssette fue una de las personas más dulces que he tenido la fortuna de conocer y estoy segura de que seguirá repartiendo su ternura desde el cielo.Mis cariños para toda la familia, me apena muchísimo no poder estar con ustedes en este momento pero saben que están en mis oraciones y en mi corazón."

"As so many have already said, Lyssette would give the best morning greetings, they would always make you smile in the way she almost sung "Gooood morning"! It only took a few minutes of talking to her, to know her family was the center of her world. We will all miss you so very much Lyssette!"

"Lyssette will truly be missed by all who knew her. She too greeted me early every morning before anyone else and wished me safe travels and a happy day! I was so lucky to spend time working with her last week when the office was quite. Nicholas stopped by and she was so happy to have finally introduce him to me in person after many wonderful conversations about his eagle scout project. You could tell she was so proud of him and all he has accomplished. Lyssette was kind, considerate, friendly and always had a smile on her face. My prayers and thoughts will be with Andy, Nicholas and her family. I know she loved all of you very much.May the good memories you have of her live in your hearts forever. Many Hugs & Much love... "

"I will always remember Lyssette for the sincere conversations we shared and her joyful smile as she proudly spoke of the ambitious goals and achievements of her son Nicholas. She was devoted to her family and a delightful coworker to be around. My prayers and condolences are for Andy, Nick, the family and friends of Lyssette. She will dearly be missed. "

"Although, I only knew Lyssette for a short time, I am quite saddened and will miss her kind and illuminating presense. Her warm personality and gracious nature is a rare combination. My fondest condolences to the family and friends of Lyssette."

"Lyssette fue mi compañera de estudios en el Colegio Nuestra Sra. de la Providencia por muchos años y también nos graduamos juntas de College, fue muy lindo compartir tantos años y volvernos a reunir despues de tanto tiempo atraves de Facebook; me tomo por sorpresa su partida y siento ahora una gran tristeza en mi corazón, de Lyssette solo conocí a un gran ser humano que siempre estaba presente para los demás, me honorgullese saber hoy en día la especial esposa y madre que fue. Mis condolencias a todos sus seres queridos, amigos, compañeras, esposo, hijo y familiares, que el Señor Jesús les ofresca el consuelo para tan irreparable perdida. "Lyssette por siempre viviras en nuestros Corazones"."

"Muy buena compañera."

"Muy buena compañera."

"How can I even describe my sister? loving, kind, generous, funny, unselfish. You taught me so much and always loved me no matter what. Im so lucky you were my sister and so proud of you. You are an example of what rue love is. I love you. "

"Lyssette was a lovely person who always had a smile and a word of kindness for everyone. Her family, friends and co-workers are in my thoughts and prayers. "

"Lyssette fue mi compañera de estudios en el Colegio Nuestra Sra. de la Providencia por muchos años y también nos graduamos juntas de College, fue muy lindo compartir tantos años y volvernos a reunir despues de tanto tiempo atraves de Facebook; me tomo por sorpresa su partida y siento ahora una gran tristeza en mi corazón, de Lyssette solo conocí a un gran ser humano que siempre estaba presente para los demás, me honorgullese saber hoy en día la especial esposa y madre que fue. Mis condolencias a todos sus seres queridos, amigos, compañeras, esposo, hijo y familiares, que el Señor Jesús les ofresca el consuelo para tan irreparable perdida. "Lyssette por siempre viviras en nuestros Corazones"."

"We were blessed to know Lyssette through her sister Camille. I have never before met a person who was so good, loving and sweet. I told my brother John that I bet Lyssette is the only person I ever met who has never hurt anyone's feelings. Her laughter brightened up a room. Her kindness and loving personality will be so missed by all of us who knew her. May God bless her and hold her in the palm of His hand."

"I had the honor of working with Lyssette, not for long, but still long enough to feel how special of a person she was. We had hosted a Contracts Class and at the end she asked if we would hand out a certificate to show the she had attended. When I told her we were not planning on it she said, "I like them to dress up my wall." Well after that I made sure I created the best looking certificate for her and all who attended but mainly for her. I have never been in her office but I can imagine that she made it warm and welcoming. I offer my condolences to all who knew and loved her."

"A la verdad que tu partida ha sido una gran sorpresa pero nos consolamos al saber que ahora estás junto al Señor en el reino de los cielos. My deepest sympathies to her family. Lyssette was a great co-worker and a lovely person. I am so blessed to have known her."

"Lyssette was such a nice lady with a great sense of humor! She will be missed! My sincere condolences to her family!"

" Toda Familia de Lyssette: Te decimos las palabras de Romanos 15:13 "Que el Dios que da esperanza los llene de todo gozo y paz....." Por favor, acordarse de Mientras hay la vida hay un el futuro y mientras hay la muerte hay esperanza grandisima tambien. El Dios de Todo Consuelo, a Jehova, nos da suyo promesas a Hechos 24:15 y Revelacion 21:3-5 no mas muerte sobre la tierra solamente la paz. Suyo las palabras es verdadero - Numeros 23:19 "Dios (Jehova) no es hombre para que diga mentiras...Lo ha dicho el mismo, y acaso no lo hara, y ha hablado, y no lo llevara a cabo." "

"Lyssette's lovely smile has greeted me every weekday morning for the last 8 years. It was a gift to know her. Hugs and prayers to her family that she held so dear."

"I have had the great pleasure of working with Lyssette for the last 8 years. She was full of laughter and love for her family, especially for her son. He was the center of her universe. My deepest sympathies to Andy, Nicholas and the Family. From Gerri Eshkibok and Family...I'm going to miss our friendship!"

"Lyssette will be dearly missed. It seems like yesterday that I met Lyssette as I was moving in to my home. She greeted me with a big smile and then a shy Nicholas. My son Austin and Nicholas became buddies and inseparable and we became good friends. Even when they moved out of the neighborhood, Lyssette and I stayed in touch, not as often as I wanted due to our hectic lives, however, enough to know that we were only a phone call, drive or a facebook chat away. Your love and dedication to your family was priceless. I will miss you Lyssette. Love, MaryJo, Anthony, Amanda & Austin "

"Lyssette made me laugh. She was so caring and smart. I really miss her."

"Lyssette was an awesome person, always willing to help. She was dearly loved, and will be missed. I will miss her phone calls, when she would call me and say now listen, I've got to tell you."

"To our family and friends; As you will all have heard by now, Nicholas and I unexpectedly lost our beloved wife and mother Lyssette late Monday afternoon. She was the foundation of our family, always placing our hopes, interests and aspirations above her own. Lyssette, we will miss you more than words can convey. Rest in peace, and know that I will continue to help Nick be all that he can be. ** In lieu of flowers, the Cripps family would welcome contributions to help honor Lyssette's lifelong dream to see Nicholas, overcome all obstacles and God-willing become a college student in 2015. Any and all donations will go directly into his college fund which we are in the process of setting up. "