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Rebecca Garcia Obituary

June 28, 1944 - November 29, 2010
In Loving Memory

Rebecca McKenna Garcia, the daughter of Guillermo McKenna and Inez Lopez McKenna, was born on June 28, 1944, in Wilmington, California. She passed away at her home in Cerritos, CA, surrounded by her loving family. Becky is survived by her loving husband, Cruz I. Garcia of 32 years and her two children, Andres and Christina Garcia, and extended family. Becky's many passions in life were spending time volunteering in numerous activities and traveling. She had two careers, her first was with Northrop Grumman as an executive secretary for 36 years. After her retirement from Aerospace, her second career of 10 years was in Education as a Regional Occupational Program Technician for the Bellflower Unified School District. She was a devout Catholic who embraced her faith in God. To all who knew and loved her, Rebecca will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 9, 2010, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Rosary will start at 7:00 p.m. at Funeraria del Angel McNerney's Mortuary in Wilmington, CA. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in her honor on Friday, December 10, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, followed by interment services at Green Hills Memorial Park. Reception to follow at the John Mendez Memorial Youth Center 707 W "C" St. in Wilmington, CA. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Dec. 7, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Rebecca Garcia

27 Entries

January 2, 2011

Thank you so much for allowing us to copy
the entries for REBECCA MCKENNA GARCIA.

Sincerely,

Aida Morales

Johnny Infante

December 13, 2010

Becky was known & respected by many during good old Banning High School days and her subsequent life. For the last few years my wife & I were fortunate to see Becky at the Madrigal's yearly gathering in Midland, Texas. During July 2010 she was a picture of health and vibrance. We are truly sadden by her death. Our prayers to the husband and children of Rebecca. An old Westsider/Eastsider from Wilmington!

Anna Fujimoto

December 11, 2010

Becky, you touched so many lives with your sincere heart and kind words. You were so giving to others and always with a smile on your face. Thank you for being my friend.

Claudia Griffin Quinones

December 11, 2010

So sad to hear your gone Becky, a friend since Wilm Jr Hi days, what comes to mind is when we used to swing dance at the Teen Center. You were such a beautiful person and true friend to everyone. My condolences to the whole family.

Evita Navarro

December 9, 2010

Becky was so full of life and always willing to help others......She was always willing to go the extra mile for everyone......We all will miss her......I wish I could explain the sadness i feel but my thoughts and prayers will live in my heart always.......
She will always be known to us as
Tu Amiga Becky.......=)

Evita Navarro

December 9, 2010

BERNADETTE LONG

December 9, 2010

TO THE FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS I MET BECKY A FEW YEARS AGO AT SOMERSET DURING MY ROP COMPUTER SHE HAD BECOME ONE OF MY MANY ANGELS SHE COMFORTED ME IN THE LOSS OF MY SON SHE ALWAYS MADE IT A POINT TO GIVE ME A BIG HUG EVERY TIME SHE SAW ME. A FEW DAYS AGO B4 I HAD EVEN HEARD about HER PASSING I READ THE BEAUTIFUL CARD SHE GAVE ME LAST YEAR. I AM GOING TO MISS HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND HEARING HER CHEERFUL LAUGHTER. BECKY I LOVE YOU. SOMERSET STAFF MEMBER ROP STUDENT BERNADETTE LONG

Jacob Bagwell

December 9, 2010

Mrs. Garcia was an amazing person, a great life teacher and an even better friend. She went out of her way to treat of all her students as if they were her children. After only a few weeks of knowing her, I ceased to be "Jacob" to her and became "mijo". A woman with an incredible heart and unbreakable spirit. She has impacted my life forever and she will be dearly missed

Anastasia Triantos

December 9, 2010

Mrs. Garcia, you will be missed dearly :'(

Peggy Hamel

December 8, 2010

I can still picture Becky rushing through the BUSD district hallway, seeing her beautiful smile and hearing her laugh. She is someone that so many people will always remember and thank God for having met her. I pray for the strength that the family will need during this sad time.

Julio Guzman

December 8, 2010

She is at peace now, no more pain and one day we will see her again. I remember that she always seemed to misplace things just as an excuse to come back an see us and to assist us at our most precious job, making a difference in the youth of today.

We will all miss her and i wish you and your family the very best in this time of grief.

luv

Julio Guzman, Bellflower High School

Camille Hosler

December 8, 2010

I knew Becky when I was an instructional aide and had Andres at the "Before and After School Care" program at Lindstrom. Becky was always so kind and cheerful. Her children were a joy to work with. I've thought of them often through the years and wondered how they were all doing. I'm so sorry to hear of this and having lost my own father I know the heartache. My prayers and sincerest condolences are with the family. God Bless...

Terry Zappulla

December 8, 2010

My dear Christina,
My prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the loss of your mother.

John and Jennie Lujan

December 8, 2010

There are no words to express the great sorrow and void we feel in our hearts. My Aunt Becky was more like an older sister to me than an Aunt. I am sure that Cynthia and Mary remember the concerts we use to attend as teenagers with her. There were many trips to the drive-in where all of us kids would squeeze into a car and be driven there by Aunt Becky. She always made sure that we had plenty of goodies and it was always so much fun. I remember the many shopping excursions she and I would make to the LA Garment District so that she could buy her double-knit suits to wear to work. Most of all I remember all the parties we had where Aunt Becky’s strawberry fluff was always served and remember rolling all those dozens of taquitos that we would make for those many parties. Those were the days! She was always her own woman and always followed her heart. I remember her great joy and happiness when she got married to Uncle Cruz. She had that same joy and happiness when she had Andres and Christina. The three of you were what made her life complete. She is now up in heaven with Grandma, my mom and dad and all of the others that have left before her. I am sure that she is already up there organizing and making strawberry fluff and rolling those taquitos that everyone loved so much. God’s blessings go to all of our family for strength during this sorrowful time. Uncle Cruz, Andres and Christina know that you are always embraced by all of us and we are here for you and walk with you not just now but always. There are many wonderful things about our family but the best thing is that we always hold each other up when it is needed.
God bless us all now and forever.
Aunt Becky you will greatly be missed but never forgotten!
With all of our love.

Natasha Lopatinsky-Ortega

December 8, 2010

My sincerest condolences to Cruz, Christina, and Andres…your wife/mother will always hold a special place in my heart. Becky and my mom were the best of friends and their friendship has stood the test of time. I was especially touched by Becky as she checked in on my mom, took her to lunch, and spent time with her while our family grieved the loss of my Tia Gloria. For that and so much more, I will forever be grateful and will miss her tremendously. I will miss her on our annual vacation to Texas and I will miss her coming over with pastries too! Thank you for sharing her with us…she is in better place now.

Marcus Mckenna

December 7, 2010

Aunt Becky, Thank you for always being there for me at key points in my life. I'll forever miss you...love Marcus McKenna.

December 7, 2010

I think Becky probably knew me before I was even born. The McKennas were part of our family forever I think. We were neighbors in Wilmington and then closer than family when my Tia Fannie and Tio Chato were married. I remember Becky being her own woman. She did not feel rushed to get married and have children. She had too many other things she wanted to do first. Then she was blessed with Cruz, Andres and Christina. I am so glad I got to see her at Marissa's shower and wedding. Becky was always the same. Funny and full of love. I have a picture of Becky, Annie and Gloria when they were in their teens framed in my livingroom. She looks the same except she had long hair. There is a void in our family now, but now Becky is with Gloria and all the other members of our family that have gone before us. I express my condolences to Cruz and the family and know that you are in my prayers. Becky was loved and will be greatly missed. Love, Mary Enriquez

December 7, 2010

I knew Becky from our days at Banning High School. She was full of enthusiasm and liked a good joke. There were good times! I remember her laughter and her smile. She was kind and loved life. My friend, I am so happy I saw you about two months ago. Love, Aida Morales, Wilmington, CA

Joyce Reed Bond

December 7, 2010

I went to Banning High with Becky and we graduated in '62. Since I've seen and talked with her at reunions and have always enjoyed knowing her. I am sorry to hear of her passing and my sympathy goes out to her loving family who will miss her gentle ways.

Fred Goul

December 7, 2010

Becky and I go way back to the Wilmington Park days, Wilmington Jr. Hi., and Banning Hi. (S'62). While we were in school, we saw each other almost daily. Since the Banning days, I regret to say that I have not seen her. Even though I have not seen her in almost 50 years, I'll miss her.

My sincerest condolences to her families, the Garcia's and McKenna's.

Olga Berdiel

December 7, 2010

Becky was a wonderful person and friend. At B-2 Becky and I would laugh so much I can still here her laughter. Becky will always be in my heart. My deepest condolences. Olga Berdiel (Corona, Ca)

Elia Fagan

December 7, 2010

I am so sorry that I didn't get to see Becky before she passed away. I would have told her that I really loved our friendship. She was a doll. Very generous and loving; and so much fun! I will miss her. Elia Fagan

December 7, 2010

We miss you, Aunt Becky. We will carry on your example of courage and adventure throughout our lives.

Love,

Georgiana, Julie and Valerie

December 7, 2010

Uncle Cruz, Andres and Christina...
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Aunt Becky. She was a wonderful person....
Love
Steve, Shelly, Matthew, Lucas and Megan

Trinie Acuesta (Castro)

December 7, 2010

Becky and I were classmates from junior high through high school. We graduated from Phineas Banning High School in the Summer of 1962. You will be missed greatly. My deepest condolences to the family.
Love,

Jim & Lynnette Weiner

December 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Becky was a special person and will be missed

Jenia Mansfield

December 7, 2010

I was at Becky's wedding and I knew her through her nephew Marcus and we used to get together in various important events of our lives. She was a person that will always be remembered, not only by her family but by all of us. God bless you, Becky.

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