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
Angela Forness Arguello says:
September 19, 2011
Dear Beltran Family,
I only just stumbled upon this in searching for monica. I went to school with her at cal state long beach and had lost touch around 4 years ago. I had no idea. I used to send christmas cards every year and a few years back it got sent back to me. I am in shock! She was such a beautiful person and so full of life. Even though I have been out of touch for a few years I will miss her, she was a one of a kind. My prayers with you all. her friend angela
Cristy Chen says:
November 11, 2011
Dear Monica,
Today marks 3 years and not one of them do I not think of you and all the lessons, encouragement, and advice you have given me. I am so honored and appreciative for having you as one of my amazing mentors and I hope I can each day make you proud. I love and miss you dearly.
Upendo, Cristy
Vivian Ortiz says:
September 29, 2012
My Dearest Monica-
Your 4 year anniversary of being in Heaven is almost here-11/11/12. There is a huge void in our family not having you with us but I’m sure you’re happy in Paradise with other family members & friends who are with you. We live by Faith not by sight, so we stood (and continue to stand) on God’s promise of eternity with Him in Heaven through Jesus.
You said to never forget you and that would only be possible if we get brain dead. You have left us happy memories and countless life lessons – we reminisce with stories about you all the time. You showed us and shared with us how to live life to the fullest. We plan for a long life but try to live each day like it’s our last. Only God knows when we will meet up with you. But in the meantime, thank you for being in our lives and in our hearts. We will love you forever.
Until we meet again…..
Your Loving Family…..
9/29/12
C. Chen says:
November 11, 2012
Dear Monica,
Today marks 4 years and I am sure you know that not one day goes by and I’m not thinking or missing you. You have impacted my life so much and now I’m finishing up my doctorate in Public Health. You would be so proud. Because of you, I am so successful and love what I do. Thank you for everything. Because you truly loved me.
Upendo, Cristy.
Vivian says:
November 11, 2013
It’s been 5 years and one day doesn’t go by that we don’t miss you. Of course time heals the pain but there’s a hole in our hearts that will never be filled because we don’t have you here. Your memory and the love we have for you lives on… you said to never forget you and we never will-as mom said, how could we? Dad always lights a candle for you at church; we each remember so many of your words and ways and recount them often. You give us lots of laughs and thought-provoking influence even though you’re gone; But most of all we’ve learned to live life to the fullest and enjoy every day because we never know when God will say today is your last-your expiration date is here. The next time we meet will be in Heaven – only God knows that day… but until then, we will remember you and love you always. 11/11/13