Mozae Allenbach Obituary (2007 - 2022)

In loving memory of Mozae Allenbach Mozae added so much joy to our lives when she joined our family just before the age of three. The unconditional love and adoration that immediately formed between Mozae and her mom, Jeannie, was evident to all. From day one, Mo did not leave her mom's side, with others she was timid but within months was singing, dancing, running to hug visitors, and giggling to earn her nickname, "Pure Joy". She enjoyed swimming, gymnastics, dancing, played soccer, basketball, volleyball and found solace on walks, car rides and vacations. She loved cuddling with her cat, teaching her dog tricks, riding horses, choreographing new dances, creating videos, singing all genres of music, testing fashion trends, and tucking in to watch movies with her mom and live-in best friend Victoria. She was quick to form friendships while attending Whittier and Blaine Elementary, Morningside Academy and Lincoln High School. Mo was looking forward to starting her sophomore year, hanging out with friends and obtaining her driver's license, her future appeared bright. She battled with major depressive disorder, anxiety, and PTSD due to neonatal abstinence syndrome. Despite enduring efforts by her family, friends, and therapists to restore her hope and joy, she chose to leave her angst behind. She fought as long as she could and harder than most, until darkness took her light. Jeannie whispered her goodbyes asking Mo to send a sign when she arrived in heaven, and moments later a rainbow crossed the sky--she is now at peace. We wish to thank all who have and continue to support Jeannie, Victoria and the family as we struggle with this unbearable loss. An extra special thanks to Harborview's PICU team. They are truly the world's best caregivers and nurtured Mo's decision to be an organ donor, giving seven others a chance to live on. We hope that Mo's legacy will be to encourage teens to be as caring as she was and seek joy but choose life. Survived by her mom, Jean Allenbach and best friend, Victoria Harris as well as her siblings, Anastasia, Shay, and Ellis Bryant; nephew, Jarell; nieces Samiara, Miamour, Andrea, and Skylar; grandmother, Maureen Allenbach; aunts and uncles, Mike Allenbach and Cresta LaFever, Jim and Diane Castanes, Mary Allenbach and Rob Reggio, Leah Frazier, Vanessa Bryant, Felicia Ellis; cousins Marco and Marisa Meza, Alexander Castanes; countless birth cousins and the beloved Shields family. She is now in heaven with those who preceded her, birth mom, Teressa Bryant and grandfathers, Ed Allenbach and Walter Shields. Celebration of Life followed by a reception will be held on Friday, October 7th at 3PM at The Ballard Elks Lodge 6411 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 Remembrances in lieu of flowers are encouraged to be sent to Raven Rock Ranch or You Grow Girl-- two organizations that nurtured Mozae in recent years and help thousands of kids who are struggling