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 Reveles says:
November 11, 2016
“I said to my soul, be still and wait without hope, for hope would be hope for the wrong thing; wait without love, for love would be love of the wrong thing; there is yet faith, but the faith and the love are all in the waiting. Wait without thought, for you are not ready for thought: So the darkness shall be the light, and the stillness the dancing.” -TS Eliot
We eagerly wait in hope, faith, and love to see you again, dearest aunt Monica. Joseph Anthony.
VB Ortiz says:
November 11, 2017
Gone but never forgotten. 9 years you’ve been gone and you are loved more than ever. God created each of us so uniquely, there is no one else like you. No one can ever take your place or fill the void you left. Miss everything about you sister …. your laugh, your wisdom, our long talks, being together …. I just miss you.
There is no age for death. We see it everyday in the news. God tells us in His Word life is like a vapor. He already knows the number of our days. So I’ll enjoy each day until it’s my turn to take that last breath and meet you in Heaven with so many other loved ones who have gone before me. I have faith that Jesus, our Savior, will be welcoming me with open arms. There is so much beauty in this world, I can hardly imagine what God has in store for us for eternity. I will always love you and you will always be in our hearts. I’m sure mom and dad will be happy I was able to post this year. I had a problem last year and could not post on this site. I’m sure it was operator error … ha ha.
Love you more than words could ever say. Until it’s my turn and I see you in Heaven.
Your sister Vivian
SunShyne says:
November 12, 2017
9 years. This day brings still some heartache, but a celebration of your life and what you mean to me. With each passing year, the life lessons are always reminders of your words of wisdom… dream big, show compassion, love for this moment, and always do the right thing.
I know I make mistakes, but I always try my best and do the right thing. I’m still on a detour path in my life in regards to my career, but I’ve gotten promoted 3 times within the last year and I know you would be proud.
I often feel lost on what I was meant to do, but it always tied back to helping others and no matter which avenue that definitely has been what I enjoy doing. I remember that very conversation we had together about your passion in CJ and becoming the PM for FNL. Everything happens for a reason, right?
Love you. Thank you. Until we meet again dear Monica.
Upendo, Dr. C. Chen
Dr. Cristy Chen says:
April 24, 2018
Dear Monica,
Like clockwork, I would post here on your anniversary, but today is different. A good friend of mine lost her 10 year old baby cousin Aliyah to cancer today. I couldn’t stop thinking about you and how much I wanted to reach out to you.
Aliyah was an amazing fighter. She never wanted to be told she couldn’t do anything she put her mind too. She was courageous and strong when it came to treatments. Lover of animals, dance battles with family, vibrant colors, make up, and fun play goo. I think she was the best reminder to truly appreciate what’s the best things in life are.
I hope she’s with you now, Monica, smiling that sweet smile and at peace. As much as my heart breaks for such a young life gone, she inspires me as you always have to be a better person, be kind, and strong…. there’s nothing that could hold us back and to always try our best.
Love you so much Monica, please care for dear Aliyah.
Upendo, C. Chen
C. Chen says:
October 4, 2018
Love you.