Monica Jade Laurilliard, formerly of Castro Valley & current resident of Fortuna, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2016 at the age of 37 in a car accident near Redcrest, CA.

Jade is survived by her children, Hailey, Maryjane, and David Hipes; her parents Toni Marie Laurilliard, and Steve and Barb Laurilliard; her sister Yvette Scherer; her aunt and uncle Janet and Tom Hardy, and numerous cousins.

Jade was a devoted mother and committed friend. She was loved by so many and will be greatly missed by all those who looked to her for support, advice, joy and laughter.

A memorial celebrating Jade will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Fortuna Fireman’s Hall, 320 South Fortuna Blvd, Fortuna, CA 95540 and is open to all who wish to eulogize their friendship. A light lunch will be provided, and the family requests that participants please bring something “sweet” like our Jade, to share with friends during the celebration.

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