On Sunday, my good friend Lovey passed away from complications from her stem cell transplant. She had beaten AML Leukemia, kicked it's ass. However her body wasn't happy with the stem cells she had received. I know that I am lucky to have had her in my life. Lovey is a UCLA legend, who worked tirelessly to make sure students accomplished their goals of receiving a diploma with the blue and gold seal on it. When I first joined the office she laughed at my love for the school across town. She'd tell me, "It's okay. I still love you. Even if you are a. . ." If there ever was proof that a Trojan and a Bruin could be friends, we were it. 
What made Lovey so amazing is that she had a way of making you feel like you were life long friends after your first encounter with her. She had the special way of always welcoming you into her world. And once you were in her world, she never let you go. The best part was after I had joined the office, I recommended two of my friends to work there. We were taking over that side of the office. She absolutely adored this because no one could tell us apart! And as you can see, we look nothing alike, and yes I am and will always be the darkest gal in the bunch. Something Lovey would jokingly point out when I would come back into the office after an afternoon swim and be two shades darker than when I left the office! 
Lovey would talk about her dad all the time. And it wasn't until later on that I realized he had passed away when she was in college. She always talked about him in the present, which I know kept him alive in her heart. Lovey, I promise to do the same Love. You will always be present in my thoughts. And when we talk about you, your ears are going to turn red. So be prepared for some red ears up there in heaven. There will be lots of people talking about you. Your family, your Zama family, your UCLA family because that's what we were to you. Not just friends, family.
Folks, if you knew Lovey or are inspired by this piece. Please contribute to this GoFundMe page: Farewell Lovell Sevilla Love, I will always raise my glass in your honor. Til we see each other again.
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