Poetic Obituaries: [Marlene] Aguirre's relatives said she enjoyed

writing poetry and singing in the choir, and had plans to attend college next year with her cousin. Lately, she was busy making plans for prom.

Aguirre, the youngest of six siblings, was an aunt to several young nieces and nephews, her sister said.

"She was just full of life, brightened and cheered any room she walked into," Chavarria said. "This is so tremendously devastating."

from Contra Costa Times: A call for safety measures near tracks

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