Kenia Monge disappearance: A heartbreaking Mother's Day wish

It's been more than a month since nineteen-year-old Kenia Monge vanished after a night of partying at a Denver nightclub, and new information has been scarce. But loved ones behind the Help Us Find Kenia Facebook page haven't given up hope -- including her mom, Maria Lee, who just shared...

By Michael Roberts

May 6, 2011

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It's been more than a month since nineteen-year-old Kenia Monge vanished after a night of partying at a Denver nightclub, and new information has been scarce. But loved ones behind the Help Us Find Kenia Facebook page haven't given up hope -- including her mom, Maria Lee, who just shared this heartfelt, and heartbreaking, note.

The post reads:

Kenia this is a message from Mommie:

Baby girl I'm just waiting for you and my heart is just broken without you, God is going to bring you back to my arms and I am praying that he brings you to me on Mother's Day, that is the only gift I want for Mother's Day, just keep your faith and be strong everything will be alright, you know that... Mommie is always here for you, I miss you so much, 'MI TROMPUDITA TE AMO CON TODO MI COROZON'. We are all waiting for your return, Me and Abuelita and the rest of the family are praying for you everyday, you not being here is so painful, we await your return to make this pain and sorrow go away. 'PSALM 91, VERSE 11: FOR HE SHALL GIVE HIS ANGELS CHARGE OVER THEE, TO KEEP THEE IN ALL THY WAYS.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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