10/31/2026
In Loving Memory of Bree ❤️
And with all my love and deepest sympathy to her mother, Marvette Tookes. There are no words for the heartbreak of losing a child. My heart is with you, Marvette, today and always. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories and the everlasting love you share with your daughter.
Some people come into our lives unexpectedly and leave a mark on our hearts that never fades. Bree was one of those people.
Beautiful, funny, kind, and full of life, Bree had so much to look forward to. She had recently accomplished something wonderful by becoming a nurse, and she was engaged to be married, preparing to begin a beautiful new chapter of her life. She had dreams to fulfill, experiences yet to enjoy, and so many years that should have been ahead of her. She was taken far too soon.
I had the pleasure of meeting Bree when she visited New York with her mother, Marvette. Over the years, Marvette has returned to take my tours several times, and what began as a guide and her guests grew into a genuine friendship. I had the privilege of getting to know them both, sharing laughter, stories, and special moments in New York City.
Today, Marvette informed me of the heartbreaking news that Bree has passed away. There are simply no words for a loss of that magnitude.
I keep thinking about the photographs I took of Marvette and Bree during their time in New York. Marvette thanked me for those photographs, and that touched me more deeply than I can express. What were once pictures from a wonderful trip have now become priceless pieces of time, memories of a mother and daughter together, smiling, laughing, and enjoying life. Something she can hold onto and treasure for eternity.
This is what makes the connections we form with people so special. Sometimes a trip, a shared experience, or a few days in a city becomes part of someone's life story in ways we could never anticipate. The photographs we take, the laughter we share, and the moments that seem ordinary at the time can become extraordinary treasures.
Rest peacefully, beautiful Bree. You were here for far too short a time, but the beauty of who you were and the love you left behind will live on. You will always be remembered, and you will always be part of our New York story. ❤️
With love,
Evangeline
The Pink Lady of Times Square
