It’s unbelievable just thinking about it. Coco butter is gone. She was everything. Funny, loving, pretty. Her smile always lit up wherever she found herself. So full of life. I’m glad we met and shared wonderful memories together like the famous “Office Romance” presentation or the various hangout sessions we had. Classic stuff! It’s sad you had to leave us so soon. You may have left our world but not our hearts where you will surely live forever. Rest in peace

Such a kind and loving apostle. Amiable in personality and good in nature. Caring and always concerned about the common good. A conscientious team player and a believer in the efficacy of collaboration. Always smiling and full of joy, happiness, energy and youth. The physical body might have left us, but your attributes cannot leave us. You are not gone but on a journey to eternal life.

I am still in shock after hearing Lara has passed. She was really very special: very beautiful, playful, cheerful, fashionable and adventurous. Take a look at any of her images. She had an arresting smile. Somehow, she managed to maintain her girly nature - one thing that drew me to her. Back then, we would speak on the phone at length and share many secrets only meant for both of us. It is still a big regret to me that I never tasted her delicacies. I remember joking with her that she must add love portion to my plate. Now, that would never happen. In more recent years, we have not been in such close contact except the occasional "hello". Yes, life ruthlessly draws us in different directions. Still, I count it as my fault and loss. So here I am, bemoaning the passing of an angel. Indeed, she was. Indeed, it is true what people say: whilst they are amongst us, it never dawns until they are gone. My love, rest in the bosom of our Lord. Watch over us.