Memories of Haruno Sengoku Graham, DVM

In memory of

Haruno Sengoku Graham, DVM

Gilbert, AZ

February 22, 1983 - October 12, 2021

Feb 22, 1983 - Oct 12, 2021

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Chris Graham

2016, Mission Beach, San Diego, CA, USA

At Mission Beach during one of our many California trips

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Katie Spoo

Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2019, Chandler, AZ, USA

Using the photo booth at our old favorite movie theatre after seeing Detective Pikachu.

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Chris Graham

2016, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Getting her temp checked by Dr. Sophie

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Katie Spoo

Lindsey Castillo

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Chris Graham

2019, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Haruno loved planning themed family Halloween costumes every year. She’d start talking about it months in advance and I always got a kick out of how excited she’d get. She couldn’t wait to do a family Back to the Future theme (she would've been Marty McFly). I miss how she made every holiday extra fun and special.

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Katie Spoo

Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2016, Chandler, AZ, USA

Halloween gathering in 2016 at the Booths’ house

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Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2022, Cannon Beach, OR, USA

Last week marked one year since we lost our dear Haruno. In an effort to celebrate her and allow the kids to feel connection on that impossible day, I decided to take them to Oregon for the first time (with the help of my Mom, who joined us and has been the most incredible pillar of support for me and the kids every step of the way on our shared grief journeys.) Portland has always been a special part of our story together — it was the first time we lived together on our own, where we got engaged, and where it became truly apparent that we’d always be together and that we wanted to start a family. Memories of that time have taken on a dreamlike quality for me. Reflecting back, it truly feels like one of the most special highlights of my life, where I was embarking on this great journey where anything was possible and the future had endless promise. Over the years after, Haruno spoke many times about going back and taking the kids there, something we always planned to do. Finally achieving that and being there with Sophie and Ollie, the kids we always daydreamed about having, but without her there — it was a pain that’s difficult to process. Yet I’m happy the kids seemed to embrace visiting this meaningful place — they enjoyed seeing the house we lived in, taking our same stroll to the neighborhood park (Emma and Dug’s old stomping grounds), eating at our favorite sushi place (Haruno and I always joked that Sushi Hana was required to be our first destination when we finally returned for a visit), they got to walk the aisles of our favorite book store, and stand in roughly the same spot where I proposed to her on Cannon Beach by the beautiful Haystack Rock. We buried a small portion of her ashes there in the sand (away from the water, to ensure they wouldn’t end up anywhere near a whale), along with drawings and letters the kids wrote for her. We shared Mommy memories, as we always do, and did our very best to feel close to her despite the pain. At the end of the day I watched a special sunset that felt like it was sent by her just for me. We all miss you so much — all of us, your family, friends, everyone fortunate enough to witness your one-of-a-kind smile and laugh and experience your warmth and special spark. We’re always thinking about you and always trying to make you proud. We love you forever and always, to the moon and back, bigger than the sky.

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Jessica Conatser

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Chris Graham

2022, Cannon Beach, OR, USA

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Caroline and Gary Oliver

We miss her so much every day. We hope you and the kids are staying strong for each other during the past... Read more We miss her so much every day. We hope you and the kids are staying strong for each other during the past year. We are always ... Read more We miss her so much every day. We hope you and the ... Read more

Jessica Conatser

Today must be very hard for you, I can’t imagine. I was in the clinic today, which seemed special and fitting.... Read more Today must be very hard for you, I can’t imagine. I was in the clinic today, which seemed special and fitting. Thinking of Dr.... Read more Today must be very hard for you, I can’t imagine. I... Read more

Katie Spoo

Such a beautiful meaningful spot for her to rest 💙 Such a beautiful meaningful spot for her to rest 💙 Such a beautiful meaningful spot for her to rest 💙

Chris Graham

2018, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Testing out our pirate costumes in preparation for our 2018 Disney Cruise's "Pirate Night". I can still hear the cute "arrrrr" noise she made. This was the kids' first cruise and we were beyond excited for this and all the other big family trips we had planned.

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Chris Graham

2015, Lexington, KY, USA

Visiting Haruno’s family in Kentucky for Thanksgiving 2015. She ADORED her nieces and nephews and talked about them all the time. They were incredibly important to her and she was always so proud of them.

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Lindsey Castillo

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Katie Holland

I love her smile in every photo <3 I love her smile in every photo <3 I love her smile in every photo <3

Chris Graham

2017, Mesa, AZ, USA

Making her Ollie-Man laugh during his hospital stay after he broke his leg (he was a trooper the whole time, and Mommy was so proud of him.)

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Katie Spoo

Lindsey Castillo

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Chris Graham

Crying over this. The picture on the right was taken this past weekend and as I was looking at the silly face Sophie’s making, I couldn’t shake the feeling that it seemed familiar. I went back and found this picture of Haruno with a nearly identical expression and had to put them side by side. It makes me proud and happy to see so much of Mommy in her and of course it’s very special, but it’s also so painful. The weight of the loss is unbelievably heavy and I will never understand how or why it could happen. I wish I could show her this. I wish I could share with her so many things about how the kids are growing and changing, about what they’re experiencing, and all the things they’re doing and accomplishing that would make her so proud. I wish I could share and talk about a million things with her. Big things and little things. She should be here for all of it. How could she be taken away from us? We miss her so terribly.

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DeAnne Pride

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DeAnne Pride

I looked and saw that face and thought, look at that same face. Then I read what you wrote and was wiping... Read more I looked and saw that face and thought, look at that same face. Then I read what you wrote and was wiping tears. 💔 It's a beautiful... Read more I looked and saw that face and thought, look at that... Read more

Chris Graham

2011, San Diego, CA, USA

Attending San Diego Comic Con 2011. This trip was a blast and quite special, since we were able to enjoy it together with a big group of friends and family. Here’s Haruno with both Chrises — she always thought this photo was hilarious.

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Chris Graham

2013, Avondale, AZ, USA

Haruno and I always thought this was a cute picture. We were trying to snap a shot of them together when Sophie suddenly became fascinated with the ceiling for some reason and wouldn’t stop staring at it

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Lindsey Castillo

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Chris Graham

2010, Portland, OR, USA

Having fun while getting ready for a Christmas sweater party

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Chris Graham

2011, Mesa, AZ, USA

At Justin and Josie’s wedding. She absolutely adored all weddings (she’d even get teary-eyed if we happened to observe a wedding between total strangers) and she was over the moon on this day to see our friends so in love and tying the knot. One of my favorite classic Haruno quotes, which she’d definitely drop at every wedding, was “I just love love!” I miss seeing her giddy about love. I miss her big heart.

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Lindsey Castillo

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Lindsey Castillo

I'm still so sad that she couldn't make it to mine. But she prioritized her mom spending time with her kids,... Read more I'm still so sad that she couldn't make it to mine. But she prioritized her mom spending time with her kids, and that just shows... Read more I'm still so sad that she couldn't make it to mine.... Read more

Chris Graham

Thank you Lindsey, that means so much to me Thank you Lindsey, that means so much to me Thank you Lindsey, that means so much to me

Chris Graham

2015, Gilbert, AZ, USA

With her “Big Man on Campus” ❤️

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Chris Graham

2015, Gilbert, AZ, USA

So many shared laughs and smiles ❤️

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Lindsey Castillo

1999, Orlando, FL, USA

Another Nuno note. Learning how to drive and mocking my sister's driving skills all in one.

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Chris Graham

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Chris Graham

I love this. Her humor was simply the best. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ I love this. Her humor was simply the best. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ I love this. Her humor was simply the best. Thank you... Read more

Chris Graham

2008

It still doesn’t feel real that you’re gone. I will never understand how it’s possible

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Chris Graham

2020, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Hanging out at home during the pandemic. It was Sophie’s idea to pose for a family photo using her tablet’s camera timer

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Jean and Jim Dickover

Love this photo Chris! Esp the 2 thumbs up:) Love this photo Chris! Esp the 2 thumbs up:) Love this photo Chris! Esp the 2 thumbs up:)

Katie Spoo

This photo is perfection! This photo is perfection! This photo is perfection!

Chris Graham

2019, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Hugs ❤️

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Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2018, Gilbert, AZ, USA

One of our favorite activities: munchkin dogpile

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Lindsey Castillo

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Chris Graham

We also called this "making a hamburger" and we'd always comment on what ingredients we were. I'd often be... Read more We also called this "making a hamburger" and we'd always comment on what ingredients we were. I'd often be the bread, Mommy the... Read more We also called this "making a hamburger" and we'd always... Read more

Chris Graham

2021, Mesa, AZ, USA

The day she had her chemo port put in. She posted this photo to instagram with the caption, “Happy Port Day!” She approached her cancer battle with endless bravery, positivity, and of course: humor. She was perfectly prepared for every logistical detail every step of the way — she rolled up her sleeves from day one and immediately had planners and organization galore for all the appointments, meds, supplies, everything (of course, being so “on it” was just her nature) — she was so relentless about doing absolutely everything she needed to remain healthy and strong. Even when sick and exhausted, she remained positive and determined to push forward every single day. I will always admire her strength and forever be so, so proud of her. She inspired me then, and will continue to inspire me for the rest of my life.

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Chris Graham

2015, Chandler, AZ, USA

2015 family photo shoot. She was so excited to have all four of us wearing Chucks shoes -- something she'd been planning since before the kids were even born.

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