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
Celeste Bentley says:
November 13, 2008
Monica was a true caring person with a sweet soul ever so willing to share time, laughs and assistance to colleagues, community members and young people. Her praises were plentiful and her love boundless. She will me missed, dearly.
Chau Vu says:
November 13, 2008
Pretty Woman Monica: You will be terribly missed by all of us. Although we did not have a chance to get to know each other better like I wanted to do, your beautiful smiles, vibrant spirit, and your friendliness always lifted me up! The last time we crossed path, you told me, “I don’t know why but anytime I see you, I feel happy”. Well, Monica, the feeling was mutual.
You’re in a better place now my friend.
Love.
Cristy Chen says:
November 13, 2008
Oh Monica, How much I miss you already and Love you so. I’ve known you for so long, over 10 years of being one of my closest and best mentors I have ever had. You have always cared so much about me and my life dreams and aspirations. Your love and dedication continue to shine through my accomplishments and successes. You were my Celine Dion and I can not help but still laugh and smile at the face you made when I called you that. I love you dearly and will always remember and never forget everything you taught me. You’re a true role model of advocacy and positive change. A true inspiration for courage, bravery, and strong will. Thank you for everything, if it wasn’t for all your hard work and dedication – I truly wouldn’t be where I am today. Because you loved me…
Upendo, Cristy Chen
Denise Walker says:
November 13, 2008
Brett, my thoughts and prayers have been with you and Monica since I learned of her illness. Her suffering has now ended and she is in a much better place. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know, Denise
Diane E. Barrett says:
November 13, 2008
Monica will always be remembered as a warm and loving person. My condolences to her family.