Rebecca (Becky) Luna Otero of Barstow, CA, born January 27, 1933 in Needles, CA, went with our Lord on September 24, 2020. Rebecca is preceded in death by her husband, Leonel T. Otero, brother Ramon Luna and is survived by 5 children, Christina Cacciatore (Rocco), Frank Otero (Barbara), Teresa Garcia (Anthony), Albert Otero, Nancy Rodriguez (David), 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, brothers Hector, Crispin, Pete, Flavio, Moses, Ruben Luna, and sister Olivia Vining, and many nieces and nephews.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and was a registered nurse in various departments at Barstow Community hospital. She found her true calling in the surgical unit where she worked up to the age of 72.
Rebecca beat her previous encounter with breast cancer and showed us what great strength she had during her battle with kidney disease. Her courage was beyond words.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed being a member of the prayer group. She was a compassionate spirit whose passion was caring for others.
The things Rebecca loved the most was being able to spend time with her great-grandchildren and line dancing with her friends at the senior center.
A Memorial Mass will be held on October 7, 2020, 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 505 E. Mountain View, Barstow.
Interment will follow after mass at Mt. View Cemetery, 37067 Irwin Rd. MASK AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED. Please bring your own folding chair if you would like to sit.
Reception to follow at the Knights of Columbus, 580 Victor St.
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