Tributes and Stories

Tricia O'Connor I love you. You were extraordinarily witty, loving, kind, beautiful, funny and generous. You made me, and everyone around you feel more safe, and loved. I am so grateful to have laughed with you and witnessed your bright light

Tricia, just like in this photo, you were always the light. Shining, sweet, and witty AF. You never said hi without that glowing smile on her face. It was a pure joy to know you and be in your presence. So happy I got to give you some hugs on playa Trishie! If there was ever an angel on earth, it was you. You

Tricia O'Connor my heart aches and also goes out to all who love you too-which is lot! You touched many hearts and souls and you will always be remembered for the beautiful bright light you were in this world and your love, kindness, humor and smile will continue to live in our hearts forever. Travel in the light fantastic.

Life can be fleeting and cruel. In the blink of an eye, we lost Tricia O'Connor this weekend. You were one of my first friends in San Francisco. I remember when you would "DJ" in Clark's SUV on the way to the club, always cracked me up. Your kindness and sincerity shined brightly

"Om Mani Padme Hum" I purchased this photo from Tricia O'Connor's photography exhibit after her trip to Bhutan (around 2008?). She said it was scribed into the side of a cliff next to the road like graffiti and stopped her in her tracks it was so beautiful. Here, it hung in my SF kitchen for years. I will always cherish this photograph and the

Oh Trishie, what an unfathomable loss. What a massive gaping hole in in the heart, what a blow to us all, but… What a wonderful blessing, what a true privilege it is to have known you. To have laughed with you, danced with you, traveled with you, explored with you and gotten into all kinds of trouble with you. To have talked til the whee hours on everything from

Trishie my heart is beyond broken. For over two decades, you’ve been a steady source of kindness, authenticity, fun, mischief, and some of the most deliciously bad puns I’ve ever heard. Thank you for who you were in the world. I just spent a week with you sharing a van, a tent, and many profound moments and conversations. I am so deeply grateful I had

My heart is in shambles for my community. I met Tricia O'Connor (Trishie as she was affectionally called) on a handful of occasions, from my dear friend Bruce Penn and in our lovely LA-SF friendship circle. She was a joy, she was loving, she was kind and so ridiculously fun! Sending love and condolences to her family and close friends. Hearts are hurting right

Oh Trishee…my heart is utterly broken into tiny pieces I was just squeezing you, it’s impossible to believe you’re gone. You were truly one of a kind. Thank you for always being an amazing friend. I’m so grateful for all our years of friendship & adventures together & especially our celebration in Greece last year. We had plans to grow old together & explore

For over two decades you've been a roommate, a friend, and a confidant. My heart is broken and I will miss you, Trishie Pear Tree. May you rest peacefully