Obituary of Rebecca Arredondo

Rebecca was born in Santa Barbara, CA on May 27, 1946 to Marion and Larry Trujillo. She passed away peacefully on March 15, 2018 at 71 surrounded by loving family and friends. Rebecca lived all her life in Santa Barbara. She retired from Helix Medical Inc., in Carpinteria, CA where she worked for about 15 years and prior to that she worked at McGhan Medical in Goleta, CA also for about 15 years. Rebecca was preceded in death by her beloved sister Rachel Almanza, her parents, numerous aunts, and a cousin. She is survived by her significant other of 15 years, Roberto Alamilla, son and daughter in law Michael and Veronica Desjardins, two grandchildren Michael and Mikayla Desjardins, two nieces, Marisa and Debbie Almanza, an aunt, uncle, and numerous cousins. Rebecca loved attending Mikey and Kayla's baseball & soccer games and cheering them on. She also loved music, dancing, and family. Rebecca loved and missed her sister Rachel beyond measure. She is now joined with her in Heaven while listening to Mariachi and dancing away with her Tia Terri. She loved the color purple, so in her honor the family is requesting that if at all possible purple be worn when attending. The Rosary Recitation will be held at 8PM on Friday, March 23rd, and the Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 24th at 9AM, both at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 1500 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013. Internment will take place at Calvary Cemetery 199 N Hope Ave Santa Barbara CA following the Mass. Mortuary services are entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary 2020 Chapala St Santa Barbara CA Arrangements entrusted to McDermott Crockett and Associates Mortuary (805) 569-2424.