Monica Beltran Barrett
July 05, 1966 - November 11, 2008
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Monica Beltran Barrett
July 05, 1966 - November 11, 2008
Obituary
MONICA BELTRAN BARRETT – age 42, of Lake Forest, California, passed away peacefully November 11, 2008 following her courageous and valiant battle against cancer.
A career in public service lead Monica to the Orange County Department of Education. There she was the Program Manager for the Orange County ‘Friday Night Live’ Partnership youth group. Monica earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the California State University Long Beach. Monica loved her job and thrived on expanding the minds and opportunities of the young students enrolled in the ‘FNL’ program.
Monica enjoyed the outdoors. She was an avid scuba diver and shared a love of travel with her husband, Brett. Together the two of them explored all ends of the earth, with an appreciation for different places and cultures.
Although Monica endured many set backs in her short life, she never once complained and always put others before herself. She is survived by her husband, Brett, parents, John and Irene Beltran, sisters, Vivian Ortiz and Ilene Reveles Jose, nephews, Joseph and Jonathan Reveles. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Services will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, located at 1441 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, California on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Reception immediately following the service at the Vallejos/Bold home, 24151 Roma Drive, Mission Viejo, California, 949 680-2971.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that a donation be made in Monica Barrett’s name to the ‘Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative’ A link to the donation webpage is: http://www.sarcomahelp.org/donations.htm
139 responses to Monica Beltran Barrett
C. Chen says:
November 11, 2022
Dear Monica,
Year 14. I think of you often and miss you dearly, but on this day, I miss you the most. I was in a meeting with a leader and he mentioned the collaboration he does with FNL. What fond memories rushed to me at that moment and how vividly I remember those wonderful times. Your legacy will live on and I hope all that you’ve taught me continue in every thought or action I do. Love you so much and miss you always. #BecauseYouLovedMe
Upendo, Dr. C. Chen
VB Ortiz says:
July 12, 2023
My dear sister. We love you forever. You are never forgotten and we miss you everyday. We laugh about the funny memories you’ve forever etched in our hearts and celebrate your birthday every 4th of July. And I finally made a peach cobbler you would love. We think about how old you’d be and the great times we shared while you were with us. Mom, dad and all of your family wish things were different. But God had another plan. We’ll see you again when we meet up in Heaven.
Dr. C. Chen says:
November 11, 2023
Year 15. The last three months were most difficult for me as my beloved Cleo was diagnosed with malignant Sarcoma. I was devastated. She passed away in my arms October 30th, 2023 and I feel like there is another hole in my heart, missing her so much. As I think back to the struggles I went through to provide her the best comfort care I could for the last few months of her life; I always think back to how resilient, caring, and so strong throughout all that you were going through. Not once did you ever show pain or unhappiness; you always had a smile and wonderful words of wisdom when I needed you most. I can’t imagine my life without your presence and love every wonderful memory we have together. Miss and love you so much.
Please give snuggles and kisses to Cleo and Tinkys for me.
Upendo, Dr. C. Chen.