Miva Wheatley Friedli, an 86-year-old grandmother, was lost in the aftermath of a devastating fire in Altadena. Her family held out hope for her survival, sharing her photo on social media. Unfortunately, human remains were discovered two days before her birthday, leading to heartbreaking confirmation of her death. Friedli, who battled Parkinson's disease and dementia, was remembered fondly as a strong-willed, loving individual who had a significant impact on her family, known for her warmth and caring nature throughout her life in California.
"I was hoping, praying, doing everything that she would be found, because I could not come to grips to the alternative option," Carol Wheatley said about her older sister.
"She always had a strong personality, but under her sometimes stern exterior was a very sweet and loving human being," her sister said.
"She would always buy us strawberry milk," Gonzalez said with a laugh.
Relatives described Friedli as a devout Christian, an independent and rambunctious woman who worked in the medical field and later in child care.
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