This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Sandra Bujanda-Wagner, 46, born on November 30, 1967 and passed away on August 12, 2014. We will remember her forever.
Please feel free to leave your tribute for Sandra. This website will be up forever in her honor!!!!
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 17th from 1pm to 4pm in the Chapel of Peace with a Vigil/Rosary service following the Visitation at 5pm. These will both be held at the Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary located at 7777 West 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.
Funeral Services are being held on Monday, August 18th, at 11am at St. Jude Catholic Church, located at 9405 W. Florida Ave., Lakewood, CO 80232
Burial Services will immediately follow the funeral service at 1 pm at Olinger Mount Lindo Cemetery which is located at 5928 South Turkey Creek Road, Morrison, CO 80465. Please keep in mind that the road to the cemetery is very winding, steep and not paved in parts. Also, there is very limited parking as well, so carpooling will be necessary.
A Reception will follow the funeral and burial services from 1-5 pm at Willow Ridge Manor, located at 4903 Willow Springs Rd, Morrison, CO 80465. All guests are welcome to attend this reception to celebrate Sandra's life.
***Guests are welcome to go directly from the funeral services to the reception, if they wish to forego the burial services. The reception will start immediately after the funeral services at 1 pm.
If you wish to send flowers, they can be sent to the Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary at 7777 West 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 by Saturday, August 16, for the visitation and the vigil. They will then be transported to the church by the funeral home staff for the funeral service, and then to the reception.
If you prefer to make a donation, Sandra has chosen the following organizations for charitable donations:
St. Jude Catholic Church - 9405 W. Florida Ave., Lakewood, CO 80232
Collier Hospice Center - 32310 N. Lutheran Parkway, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
If you have any questions on any of the arrangements for Sandra, please email Cassy Wiggins at cassywiggins@msn.com
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We will forever miss you, Rebecca, Jane and Ron Lee
Sandra no se fue solo cambio de residencia. Ahora vive en el corazon y en los sueños de la familia, amigos, conocidos y cada persona que llego a conocerla. La vida es un misterio. Nunca sabremos porque se fue tan pronto. Lo que si sabemos es que ya no tiene mas dolor. Su cuerpo no esta mas entre nosotros, pero su espiritu lleno de inspiracion, compasion y alegria seguira siempre entre nosotros al recordarla. Me dio gusto verla en vida por ultima vez en marzo y darle las gracias por toda la ayuda que me brindo tanto a mi como a mi familia. Gracias Sandra una vez mas. Bendiciones!!!
You mean the world to me. It broke my heart to see you go but our memories will forever live on. You have been such an incredible aunt and I love you more than words can explain. I really enjoyed the years I went to your office on bring your child to work day to see what it was like to be a dentist. I had so much fun being your little assistant. I loved the way you called me sunshine. That word always makes me think of you. I remember when I would spend the night at your house and sleep in Sarah's bed and try on all her clothes. You would also take me shopping and out to lunch. We went to Brio for my 13th birthday and then you bought me an outfit from Abercrombie and Fitch. That was one of my favorite memories with you. I also love the white dress you got me. I will never forget your contagious laugh or stunning smile. Thank you for bringing so much joy into this world. You could make more people smile in one day than most people could in lifetime. I love you so very much Aunt Sandy and I always will.
Even though my heart is broken, and the grief I feel is unbearable, it is an honor to stand before you today to celebrate the life of my beautiful friend, Sandra Bujanda-Wagner. She was more than just my best friend; I consider her more like a twin sister. We even share the same birthday, November 30th. She seemed to know and understand me more than my family members, even though we didn’t grow up together.
I first met Sandra in 1997, when we were just getting our dental practices going. I took her out for lunch, and after spending only a brief time with her, I felt that I had known her my whole life. She was just one of those people that you connect with right away and know that you’re onto something special.
We have been the best of friends ever since that day, the Wigs and Wags duo. Even our patients would get us confused. They would say “Dr. Wiggins, you sounds just like Dr. Wagner”, or “you and Dr. Wagner have the same crazy laugh”. In fact, she and I have even been asked politely to leave a restaurant, due to our crazy laughs. But this is only one of her many endearing qualities. Sandra had the most positive, vibrant and warm personality that you will ever find. She is truly the best person I have ever met in my life.
We have shared so many experiences and memories throughout the years with our careers, running our own businesses, the ups and downs of life, the joys and the sorrows. I have never met a more kind, compassionate, spiritual, generous and joyful soul that loved life and lived it to its fullest. It showed in all aspects of her life – as a wife, a mother, a daughter, a friend, and a dentist. I can tell you firsthand as not only her friend, but also as her dental colleague, that her patients not only viewed her as more than a dentist, but also as a dear friend, because that is how she treated everyone. People just absolutely loved her. She lived her life to give to others. She has never met a person in need that she didn’t find some way of helping. I saw this in her actions in both her personal and professional lives.
It only takes spending a few moments on her tribute website to understand the number of lives that she has touched. Her family, friends, and patients have all
posted messages that express the amazing ways that she loved, helped, cared for and changed their lives.
After reading those tributes, it is why it’s so hard to believe that she is no longer with us. It is difficult to understand why her life on earth was cut so short. It is painful for me to envision that I won’t get to grow old with her, hear her laugh, or see her beautiful smile. Even though her time with us was so short, and I was not ready to let her go, I will miss her so very much and her memory will be ever present in me as long as I live. I am so grateful to have met Sandra, grateful of the time I had with her, and I cherish her friendship and treasure the moments that we spent together.
Although we have lost a wonderful human being, she inspires us all to live our lives on this earth in the way that she did with kindness, courage, strength, compassion, generosity and love.
In closing, I want to say that you Wags have been a blessing to me and to everyone here that is lucky enough to have known you. I will never forget you, and someday we will be together again. Rest in peace my friend. I love you.
were always happy to see her in spite of whatever work had to be done
on us. We treasure our memories until we see you again.
Three days ago we laid you to rest in a beautiful place. I know your spirit is soaring with the angels now. You must have been smiling down on all the hundreds of people who attended your visitation, vigil, funeral and fiesta. You have touched our lives so deeply. You have changed the way I see myself and others and I cannot thank you enough for opening your heart and your family to me. Brian, Sarah, Irene, Gunner, and your Mom and Dad will remain a part of our lives! I have included three pictures in your album. Two are of your "fiesta" celebration of your life and the last one is a rainbow as seen from our deck. I remember how much you loved that setting and I will always remember you sitting there every time we have a rainbow occur (which is often)! Jim and I love you so much! kb
Tomorrow your family and friends will celebrate your home coming! May you rest in peace and the Lord continue to wrap his arms around you. I will keep you and your family in my daily prayers as I pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament. May he comfort your family and friends, give them strength and inner peace in their time of need.
Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand"
"God saw she was getting tired,
And a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around her
And whispered. "Come with me."
With tearful eyes we watched her suffer
And saw her fade away.
Although we loved her dearly,
We could not make her stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
She is now at peaceful rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best."
The Gate in Heaven is now open to accept a beautiful Angel with a beautiful heart and soul. Sandra, continue dancing and enjoy your favorite wine in heaven until we all meet again. <3<3<3
An Angel in the Stars
God saw I was getting tired
as he put his arms around me
as he whispered come with me
There is a place for you in heaven
where there is no suffering and no pain
all you have to do is look up to the sky
and know that you will see me
As I am an angel in the stars
what a great place to be
I am an angel of God and a
sparkle I shall be
Know that I'm watching over you
just look up and see
I'm looking watching over you
please don't be sad for me
I'm your angel in the stars
where I am happy now
you will see and one day
you will be with me
Some people come into our lives and leave foot prints on our hearts and we are NEVER EVER the same. They celebrate the true essence of who we are and have faith in all that we may become.
Some people awaken us to new and deeper realizations, for we gain insight from the passing whisper of their wisdom. Throughout our lives, we are sent precious souls, meant to share our journey, however brief or lasting their stay, they remind us why we are here.
Some people come into our lives to cast a steady light upon our path and guide our every step, their shinning belief in us help us to believe in ourselves.
Some people come into our lives to teach us about LOVE, the love that rests within ourselves.
Some people come into our live and they move our souls to sing and make our spirits dance. They help us to see that everything on earth is part of the incredibility of life and that it is always there for us to take of its joy.
Some people come into our lives and leave foot prints on our hearts and we are NEVER EVER the same....
I know you all agree that Sandra was that special someone that made a difference in all of our lives, so my dear beautiful friend, Sandra:
I have to believe that you still exist, somewhere
That you still watch me, sometimes
That you still love me, somehow
I have to believe that life has meaning, somehow
That I am useful here, sometimes
That I make small differences, somewhere
I have to believe that I need to stay here for sometime
That all this teaches me, something
So that I can meet you again, somewhere...
I like to share this poem by Charlie Daniels for our beautiful Sandra with her new wings:
"A brief candle, both ends burning, an endless smile, a bus wheel turning
A friend to share the lonesome times, A hand shake and a sip of wine.
So say it loud and let it ring. We are all a part of everything.
The future, present and the past. Fly on proud bird
You are free at last."
My dearest Sandra enjoy your journey home.
Love
Marjan
I will always love you, Mama Wagner!
You have left such an impact on so many people here on earth. I have read all the messages people are leaving you and it is not surprising how much you have touched so many people in so many different ways. Your contagious laugh and your beautiful smile will always be remembered by all of us. You lived a very full life in such a short time, and inspired us to live life to the fullest. You are gone cousin but will never be forgotten. R.I.P. until we meet again!
We graduated high school and life began and you were driven by the desire to succeed and no obstacle was to big to overcome for you. You did it and our high schools reunions were awesome becuase only a few achieved higher education let alone doctor status. Our next high school reunion will not be the same. You were a great friend and always took me in no matter where I was at in my life. You never judged me only loved me. I will miss you. Cindy Cavazos
You were always such a joy to be around, I am going to miss you a lot, especially you always coming in "hi cutie pie.." And wanting to catch up on how I've been and much more. You may have only been my dentist, my you made a huge impact on my life and for that I am forever grateful. We will all miss you down here but we know you are no longer in pain and you are where you belong with Jesus.
You always have been and always will be my sunshine.
I love you and miss you so much.
Sending you lots of BIG hugs and kisses!
Xoxo
Sandra was incredibly warm, loving, and thoughtful. She was also hilarious, intelligent, and radiantly beautiful. It's hard to imagine that a person like this can even exist -- but she did-- and we are all better for having known her.
I cannot express how deeply saddened I am by her death because she was so unbelievably important to so many. I feel the most sadness for those closest to her-- especially to her children, my wonderful cousins. I can't imagine the magnitude of their pain and loss right now but I hope that they find some solace in knowing that their mom was absolutely one of the best people EVER and that they were so lucky to have her as a mother and role model.
The only thing I can think to do to honor such an inspirational person is to live in a way that would make her proud. I will every day strive to be more like Sandra-- to be both gentle and outgoing, hardworking and fun-loving, charismatic and sensitive, graceful, empathetic, and most of all, to radiate love from within. I love her dearly and will miss her always. xoxo
We little knew that day,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death, we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And although we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
May you rest in peace Amiga. We love you and miss you dearly!
Our heartfelt sympathies to all your loved ones from the Perez Family / Martha, Fred, Freddy and Andrew
Up unitl 13 years ago when we met Dr. Wagner my girls cried every time we went to the dentist. She made them feel right at home (along with the office staff)
The only person I knew that could be so happy at 7am!!
We will truly miss her!
The Larrison family
You have been my angel on earth. You've always been my rock, my comfort, my guidance and my best friend. You have touched so many people with your bright and kind soul. I miss you with everything I have Mom. But, even though you are not physically with us anymore, I still feel you. I find a little bit of you everyday in all the people you held dear and even in myself. I feel so incredibly lucky to have had you as long as I did and lucky to have all the wonderful people you've left behind to support me and help me feel your spirit so alive. You were the glue that held everyone together and the warm place everyone called home. A piece of me went with you the day you left us. But I also know a part of you stayed with me. I am going to use that to carry on your legacy and to keep me strong and driven. I promise to make you so proud. I love you to the moon and back.
- Your Sarita
Until I came to see you as my dentist, I suffered severe dental phobia. I'd take tranquilizers and demand gas. But when I came to see you, you said - "No. No gas," laughed your uncompromising hearty laugh and promised "It will be fiiine" waving your arm dismissively and drawing out the end of your sentence the way I often heard in the coming years. And things were fine - for the next 10 years that I was a patient with your practice. I was so relieved I'd found such a young and competent dentist and would never have to find another the rest of my life. Over the years, I have grown to view you and your staff as close friends. My respect and admiration for you grew as I went from arriving at the dentist with fear and trepidation, to looking forward to the time I'd get to spend with my friends. Just by being who you were, you made everyone who walked through your doors feel like they'd arrived home to the loving arms of family.
Sandra, I will miss your hearty smile and boisterous laugh. I will miss your inherent gentleness and humble confidence. Along with every other human being who knew and loved you, I will miss all that you are.
Rest well my lovely, kind and generous friend.
Tam Barthel
Dr. Wagner, We love you and will miss you. No one has ever given me the dental care that you have. You will be sorely missed. Penny
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Not one day goes by that I don’t think about you, and remembering our times together. Miss you!!
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Happy Birthday love! I've been thinking a lot about you! I love and miss you so much! There are no words that explain how bright your light continues to shine evermore on earth, and even more in heaven. I hear your laugh, I look for your smiling face, I continue to thank God for having met you. I am a better and more loving person because of YOU! You will NEVER be forgotten.
Much Love!
Jen Garza