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
Dr. C.Chen says:
November 11, 2015
Sent a gift in memory of Monica Beltran Barrett
Joseph Reveles says:
November 12, 2015
Indeed, it has been 7 years now without dear Monica. She is still incredibly missed and always in our thoughts. Thank you, Dr. Chen, for remembering my dear aunt. -Joseph
Vivian says:
November 16, 2015
Hi Sister… This year we (mom, dad, Joe, Leannie & I) went to your tree in Lake Havasu – that’s why I’m late adding this message. The tree was beautiful & strong just like you. We checked out the plaques at the tree & remembered good times. We miss your wit; miss your ‘2 cents’ & ideas; we miss everything about you but we especially miss you. And we’ll always love you!!
Dr. C. Chen says:
November 11, 2016
I smile with all the wonderful memories together, yet tears greet me with familiarity. My life has taken a side detour, especially for the last 2 years, and I could just hear our decision on the choices I’ve made and lessons I’ve learned from them. I can hear your wisdom in your words and feel your love and care for me in your heart. How often I forgot that you never left my side, that I just need to slow down and just listen, I really just miss you. I know you’re proud of me though, the person I’ve become through all you guidance, I can never thank you enough.
This year I lost another friend and I hope she’s with you by your side. There has been so much loss in the world this year, including Celine Dion’s husband. But, I know you all are watching over me, I’m the luckiest with four amazing Angels protecting and guiding me.
Love you so much Monica, until we meet again.
Upendo, Cristy
Dr. C. Chen says:
November 11, 2016
She was one of the most influential mentors I ever had, but being her nephew, you already know how amazing she was. 🙂