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In memory of SenZontova

I must admit, this is something I never thought I'd have to post, and it's really heart-breaking too. But alas I have to.

My good friend SenZontova passed away 28 July, aged just 36. I'm not sure of the cause or the circumstances (yet), but it's a proper shock that this has happened, especially as we were about the same age too. He was a great person, always encouraging, not just me but others as well, and he will be greatly missed in the small corner of this community that he touched. He was always able to find the best in people, and would always endeavour to get them to put their best foot forward, helping them out, not being condescending, and generally was just a good soul.

There's a whole lot more I could say about SenZ, and maybe I will at some point, but this news has left me a bit numb to tell the truth.

SenZ said on a few occasions that LuckyAiza and myself would be the ones to take care of his OCs should the worst happen (he had a bit of a health scare earlier in the year), and I'm sure Aiza will be continuing the Cub Sittin' Kitten comic going forward; we'll also be looking at getting his gallery back up online - either restored or re-uploaded - as we're both (and others that SenZ spoke to) certain that he would not want them removed as he spoke often of the joy that his work gave people seeing it, even if the numbers weren't great (he was a bit of a stats nerd too when it came to our IB profiles!).

But in the meantime... well... what can I say? I'm gonna miss you, buddy.

SenZontova: 23 August 1987 - 28 July 2023.

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Added:	1 year, 8 months ago 10 Aug 2023 10:29 CEST

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IAmNotAFurry01

1 year, 8 months ago

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I can’t believe he’s gone…

Wolfyfufflywolf

1 year, 8 months ago

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i couldnt believe what i hear! i wanted to keep my big frienship with him :'(

DefeatedFallen

1 year, 8 months ago

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Dreadful news indeed...
It was an ironic stab in the heart, given the chest discomfort, breathing problem, and mildly numbing left arm I have, I might meet SenZ again at least. :3
I had a memorable talk with him early this year when I got sick, and basically we said a just-in-case good bye to each-other.
I unfortunately don't remember his wishes fully, but I know he indeed wanted his gallery to live on.
Sadly it was a booze journal or similar, so I don't remember much, but back then he indeed mentioned something about wanting us to take care of Cae and the gang.
Of course, I know that later I got on the backseat, so I know nothing about his later will. Plus I couldn't have taken care of his characters anyway, since I failed drawing anything.

But yeah, I agree, keep him alive...

In case his gallery got lost, then message me. I might be able to help.
Though the IB staff can help, too. His stories, descriptions would be a pity to be lost.

Welp, worst day of the year.

theaubri

1 year, 8 months ago

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Have had time to process everything and I'm still at a loss. Like I said before, it just feels so surreal and dream-like. That feeling that it isn't real. My mind keeps expecting him to show back up online and refuses to accept that it's never going to happen. That it'll be a long time before we're able to meet again when our time is up.

I didn't know him all that long, only really starting to talk back in March of this year, but it felt like I'd known him even longer. Always open to ideas and listen. Putting up with my shipping habits and stupid ideas. Last time we talked, we had just started discussing a comic idea involving a couple of our boys. He was so looking forward to seeing it started.

My heart hurts so much right now and I can only imagine how much yours and Aiza's do. Too young to have left us all. Too much left to do.

Yuhbuh

1 year, 8 months ago

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He was a wonderful person, I'll miss him dearly...

Unholysoul

1 year, 8 months ago

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Edited 1 year, 8 months ago by Owner

Hello to all, just see this post today, im very sorry to heard this, SenZontova was a very nice person and help out supporting artists like me when he can, i hope that him memory remaing here and hims characters as well :). Btw i have a ongoing ych that i need to do for him that i will finish and put in memory for him :).

GeorgeIsTheGOAT

1 year, 8 months ago

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I’m shocked this is how I find out he has passed. Me and him had some brief exchanges, but I enjoyed his content and in the few times we spoke he was a nice encouraging fella. Sad to see someone like him leave us with so much life left to live :(

BunnyHumper123890

1 year, 7 months ago

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Damn. That explains why I couldn't access his gallery and stuff. RIP to him. :(

Zivrshka

1 year, 7 months ago

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I meant to write something to pay my respects some time ago, but when I had first found out, the initial shock was such that I really couldn't bring myself to say anything. The usual things to say feel so empty to me in the wake of someone's death. It feels almost pointless to say anything when the person is no longer there to hear it. I almost felt it would be disrespectful to speak too soon, and I found it too upsetting to try to put my thoughts into words immediately following the revelation besides. None the less, I feel compelled to say something about SenZontova, belated though it may be, as a gesture of respect to him, even if he is not around to appreciate the sentiment.

I have wanted to do this for some time now, but I think I found the task rather daunting as I wanted it to be something that showed the proper respect, and so I kept putting it off. I think however that I am now lucid enough and unencumbered enough to finally write what I had intended to write about my experiences with SenZ.

Before I say my little piece,I would just like to say I am happy to see that so many people have commented here to pay their respects. It's illuminating to see that SenZ seemed to treat all those around him well,and not just myself,and that people remember him fondly, present company included. I must admit,I wish there were even more comments,and that more people knew him,though the view count is at least encouraging.

It might not be of much value for me to contribute here,especially so long after the event and when others have already commented. I am just one person and there is nothing I can do to help SenZ any more,and yet,I think it's important to make the gesture anyway,because on some level the little things do matter,or more accurately,need to. If we don't put a little faith in that I do think we make life a little poorer as a result.

With that preamble out of the way,I will begin by saying,that like other's here,I didn't know SenZ too long,about a year at most. I had met him through thekzx's social network,back in October of last year. SenZ was one of the first to really engage me in conversation amongst kzx's crew. When things went badly within that circle and everyone seemingly had turned on me,SenZ was one of the very few to treat me kindly and not ostracize me. He became a friend to me when I needed one. He made me feel like a person again. He was patient with my eccentricities and flaws,and as an added bonus,we also shared some interests, such as mathematics, a subject I had trouble finding other furs to talk to about.

Through SenZ I got to know Mat and Pascal, who also became good friends. He was always encouraging, and when he gave advice he always gave it in the most respectful manner possible, never berating or belittling me. He was rational in his approach to situations but never cold. I came to feel very comfortable talking with him.

He was also nice enough to read through my epic tome of a novel, reading through it's chapters and giving feedback. Although he was sometimes busy he was always very polite and kind, letting me know when he had time and when he did not without making me feel bad for throwing him a line.

In short, he was a good friend. Clearly he had many, and I do hope that he considered me amongst them. I am, truthfully, somewhat reserved with friendship, but I think SenZ was a true friend, not only in the sense of being a friend to me, but in me counting them amongst my friends. Perhaps I'd go so far to even say my best friend, at least within the furry community. I have missed him already. I had planned to meet him in person, and he even had said I could if I was ever in the area. Sadly it was not long after that I found out that he had passed away. I never saw his face nor heard his voice, but I do believe I got to have some impression of his personality and character from our interactions.

I miss you friend, and while this won't change what happened, I hope it still means something.

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