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Sarah Jane Verduzco, LVN, will be remembered for her compassionate heart, her devotion to caring for others, and the love she shared with her family. Her journey into nursing was inspired early in life by her grandmother, a longtime nurse whose work at Garden Grove Nursing Home left a lasting impression on Sarah and helped shape her own calling to serve.

Following a Calling to Serve Sarah graduated from Pacific Coast College in 2021 and carried forward the example set by her grandmother. She also volunteered at the Long Beach Veterans Hospital, where she served alongside her grandmother and deepened her connection to the nursing profession. These experiences reflected the kindness, dedication, and sense of purpose that became central to her life.

A Compassionate Nurse- Much of Sarah’s nursing career was spent in hospice care with BrightStar in Santa Ana. She loved working with her patients and was devoted to making sure they felt cared for, comfortable, and respected. Her presence brought warmth to difficult moments, and she approached her work with patience, dignity, and genuine compassion.

Sarah’s care reached beyond medical support. She often shared jokes and laughter with her patients when she could, bringing comfort through kindness and human connection. She also took sincere interest in their traditions and personal histories. When caring for a Jewish doctor, for example, she made the effort to learn about his traditions so she could better understand and honor his background.

In 2013, Sarah was involved in a devastating auto accident that left her disabled and unable to return to nursing. Though the accident ended her professional nursing duties, it did not diminish the caring spirit that defined her. She continued to want the best for those around her and found great pride and joy in her four children and two granddaughters.

Sarah’s legacy lives on in the lives she touched—as a nurse, a volunteer, a mother, a grandmother, and a person who showed compassion in both small gestures and meaningful acts of care. She will be remembered with love for her warmth, her humor, her dedication, and the kindness she gave so freely to others.