Your Dad was a wonderful man.
What do you say to a daughter who lost her father. Acknowledge her fathers birthday and ask her how she would like to celebrate it or let her know you are willing to adopt some of the traditions she shared with her father for the holidays. Grief can last for months or years -- it is appropriate to periodically ask if she would like to talk about her dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I want to offer my sincere.
To a girl her Dad is the first man she will ever love. Telling the grieving person about some of your own favorite memories of the deceased is a meaningful and heartfelt way to offer your condolences to someone who has lost a parent. Open strong and say something from your heart.
There are some common scripts people use to respond to the death of someones parent or loved one. It was so powerful just being witnessed. Keep it simple and short.
It is never too late and I would suggest starting by writing a letter and admitting that you were so uncomfortable that you werent sure what to do but you are so pained by her loss and you think of her always and that you are sorry you didnt let her know sooner. Empathic things to say to someone whose father died. Tribute for Dead Daughter Poetry.
For example you might be afraid to upset the parents by bringing up their daughters. Im so sorry about your fathers death. For a father a daughter is often the apple of his eye his princess.
Mention a Wonderful Memory of the Deceased. I am deeply and sincerely sorry for the loss of your father. He is the first man who was there to catch her when she started to fall.