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
Joseph Anthony Reveles says:
January 25, 2009
Dearest Auntie Monica, I will never forget you. Your words and lessons of life will never cease to echo in my heart. Our times together will always be close to me and inspire me to persevere and continue on this arduous journey called life. For God’s own good reason and purpose, He received you into His kingdom, where you dwell forever in total peace. I will not be too saddened by your departure because I know that I will see you again. I also know that where you are there is neither suffering nor despair. You are more well now than you ever could be on Earth. However, I will definitely miss the laughs and the happiness you gave me and Jonathan, but I will never forget you. It is impossible. I will always love you.
To my committed and strong family, I give you my sincere condolences and sentiments. To Brett, my aunt’s always loving husband, I offer you the same.
With much confidence, I can write that my auntie is no longer suffering from physical pain or torment and that she is in the loving arms of her savior, Jesus. In this time of sober mourning, we intend to move on, never forgetting her love for people, her beautiful smile, nor her unmatched grace.
In addition, I would like to recommend a restaurant in Laguna Beach called “Mozambique Steakhouse and Coastal Lounge.” There I had a nice meal with my auntie in May 2008.
With all my love…
Sandie Wood Kaiser says:
March 10, 2009
Hello Brett
I knew you many years ago and happened to come across this memorial and wanted to express my condolences. I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope that the happy memories you shared will carry you through this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Sandie Wood Kaiser
skaiser225@yahoo.com
Cristy Chen says:
November 11, 2009
Dear Monica,
It is one year now and yet everyday I think of you. I miss you dearly and know how fortunate I was as a youth to have learned so many life lessons from you. Thank you for always being there for me and thank you for always being such a guiding light, never losing hope and always so patient. Now as I’m getting older, the advice you always given me still rings loud and clear; they continue to help and remind me to truly love through the eyes of my passion. Can you believe it? I’m actually in my second quarter of my Doctorate in Public Health, it was because of you and FNL that allowed me the tools to begin my path toward health promotion. Thank you.
I know you’re always watching over me and I love you so much, Monica.
Upendo, Cristy
Your Sister says:
November 10, 2010
My Dearest Monica –
I cannot believe your 2 year anniversary is almost here. Sometimes it seems like yesterday that you have been gone from us, sometimes it seems like forever, and then there’s times I still want to pick up the phone and call you.
While our Faith keeps us happy and comforted knowing you are in Paradise with your Savior and ours, Jesus Christ, the pain we endure lives on. It’s gotten better, of course, but we think about you everyday and miss you like a part of ourselves has been cut off. Even little Ashley Rose just about a week ago, now age 10, out of the blew, reminded her grandma that it was almost 2 years that you had passed. Amazing how she remembered.
There’s so much we miss about you – especially how you touched the lives of so many people, including us, your immediate family. Your love and generosity, zest for life, guidance, helpfulness, laughter and more qualities than I could ever name….. every fiber of you is missed.
And on this date, I just want to acknowledge that you are in our hearts daily. We try to live as you lived, enjoying each day as it is – a gift to be treasured. We focus on bright, beautiful tomorrows with a great future.
I don’t speak for everyone else, yet I know the positive impact you made on your nephews; the joy you brought to your parents, sisters, and brother-in-law. We chit chat about you all the time. Your memory is a lasting presence and the love and happiness you brought us indescribable. There’s not a day goes by that we don’t miss you. We were all so very close and still are. Only we miss you. I imagine a lot of people do. Your mark is in our hearts and in this world.
And when the time comes for God to call me home, I look forward to a grand reunion with you and everyone who’s put their faith in Christ, so we can spend eternity together.
We’ll never forget you and we’ll love you forever!!!
Victor Moreno says:
July 17, 2011
Although I lost contact with my father’s side of our family, I recently called my Aunt Helen who told me about my cousin Monica’s untimely passing. I found her Memorial and wanted to leave my heartfelt condolences.
After reading the postings from others here, I wrote a short poem in memory of Monica:
I HAVE HAD A GOOD LIFE…
“I’ve had a great family that loved me, and a wonderful mate,
with memories that will always be cherished,
As my time comes to go, I’ve come to accept my fate,
for I have had a good life”
“I know that I am leaving earlier than expected,
as there’s so much more I wanted to do,
But I ask everyone to please not be too dejected,
for I have had a good life”
“To all those I knew, I bid you farewell with love,
you all meant so much to me,
I look forward to seeing you all again, in heaven above,
thank you for remembering me,
for yes, I have had a good life”
FAREWELL MONICA…
Your cousin, Victor