It has been two years since Kenya passed. The influences that she had on my life still surprise me as I notice them more everyday. She was there for me through the bad and the good so much so that I continue to try calling or texting whenever a big event happens. I am trying to remember all the things she showed me (though some of the movies I'd rather forget), and everything she taught me. She continues to be a guiding light in my life. I miss her.

This is the first birthday that Kenya has not been here to celebrate with us. I am asking anyone that is celebrating for her, to share how you are doing so.

Kenya loved spending time with those she cared about, even if that time was spent doing something that she didn't necessarily love. She surprised me with tickets to see Black Sabbath when they came through Philadelphia on tour a few years ago. She put up with me being extremely excited about seeing them as I was sure it would never happen.
We went to the show and both had a really good time. On the ride back, we put our heads together and picked it apart. The best parts. The worst. The fact that they didn't get a band to open for Black Sabbath and instead got a DJ that just played their music made us both scratch our heads. She ended up having a great time because I had a great time. We talked about that show over the years for different reasons. Did she end up being a huge fan? No. She was just happy that I was happy. That is the kind of person she was.
I miss her every day.

I will always remember Kenya as a kind-hearted, caring person with a big, bright smile, full of positivity. During my morning desk shift, she would offer to bring me coffee from the cafe and sometimes she would walk around and offer her colleagues Lindt chocolates. I look at Kenya's office with her stack of Harry Potter books on the shelf and it makes me so sad that I will not hear or see her again. My deepest condolences to the family! May your soul rest in peace, our dear colleague and friend Kenya, you will be missed very much at Marx Library! 

Kenya was a wonderful person with friendly personality. She met everyone with a big smile and had a kind heart. Very lovable personality. She loved chocolate and kept all kinds in her office and told us "anytime you can stop by my office to get some".  The first time I met her was like I knew her for years. She will be missed very much. It’s very hard to believe that she is gone ☹ My deepest condolences to all of her family members, friends, colleagues and students.

Kenya was such an amazing person.  She was full of life and personality.  Our presence was always pleasurable, unless she was having a difficult day, and even then it was understanding because of the person she was.  She often sang for me and bragged about her being in the church choir. She was such a fond person to be around.  I'll miss her spirits.  Such a huge loss of life and a good person.  It is said sometimes God takes the good, young.  My condolences to her family.  Farewell my fun friend.

Kenya was an amazing person.  She brought the best wherever she was.  Her smile laugh and personality always stayed with me hours and days after she left. I will miss her and always remember her bubbly and upbeat charisma. 
My deepest condolences to her family and friends so sorry for your loss.

Kenya and I moved in parallel circles during our time at Lafayette College and stayed in touch through social media the last several years. I loved keeping up with her adventures and soaking up her positivity via the web!

At the end of 2019 she posted something about going to see The Nutcracker and I am so glad that I suggested that we see it together in NYC. In January of 2020 we were able to spend a fun day of laughing and catching up over The Nutcracker and brunch. Knowing what I know now, I wish we had taken some pictures of us, but unfortunately, I only have pictures of the lights at Lincoln Center and the trees in a courtyard. That said, it feels appropriate that the last "in real life" hang I have with Kenya, is memorialized with light.

I feel so blessed to have known and loved you

Kenya was such an amazing colleague and friend.  I got to know her when we were paired up in the Yale University Library mentoring program.  During our monthly talks, I enjoyed our discussions on the profession, life at Yale, and eventually just life.  She always had a positive and encouraging outlook to share at the right time.  Best of all, she could make me laugh.  I will miss her terribly.  The library, the world, will not be the same without her.  Thank you to her family for sharing her with us.  She often spoke proudly of you.  My deepest condolences on this terrible loss.