It was clear that Isabella was a gentle and kind soul who had stolen John’s heart.

Isabella was there to support him and help him start a new chapter of his life.

In 1992, John and Isabella made their relationship official when they tied the knot.

Staci Greason smiling.

Isabella began to feel ill and had serious back pain.

He obliged, scooped Isabella up into his arms, and held her as she took her final breath.

Marlena became a mother figure to Brady Black (then Kyle Lowder) as well.

Eric Martsolf posing

However, Isabella wasn’t lost forever.

Martha Madison smiling