Rebecca Ann Maratita Smith

REBECCA ANN MARATITA SMITH

“Bec/Becky/Becca”

FAMILIAN GOLO and TINI

October 5, 1962 – March 2, 2025

of Radcliff, KY, formally from Chalan Pago, Guam, was called home by our heavenly father on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the age of 62 years.

A beautiful, loving, fun, and free-spirited woman of God, Becky lived her life filled with faith, love, and selflessness. She radiated warmth and kindness, always putting others before herself and embracing life’s joys with an open heart. A renowned traveler, she has traveled the globe, achieving her goal to spread the Lord’s Good News while seeing and experiencing worldwide cultures.

Rebecca earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Her career was set in motion as a Chamorro Language and Program Teacher. She retired as a Special Education Professional and concluded her career as a Behavioral Therapist. Becca dedicated her life to helping others, offering guidance and unwavering support to those in need. Her career was a reflection of her compassionate nature, and her impact on those she helped will never be forgotten.

She is greeted at the gates of heaven by her:

Father: Bonaventura Quichocho Maratita (Familian Tini) Mother: Maria Cepeda Taijeron Maratita (Familian Golo)

and her Son: Kevin-Jude Maratita Smith

Father-in-Law: Thomas Morgan Mother-in-Law: Clara Louise Morgan and Brother-in-Law: Tony Smith

She will forever be loved and Her spirit will live on in the hearts of her family:

Husband: Philip L. Smith

Son: Konradd-Jon B. and Janis (Cantorna) Maratita (Kiana Jae and Krys Kalei)

Daughters: Ebonye-Jae Maratita Smith and KeOnda Johnson

Sister: Glenda R. Taijeron Maratita and David Bonds (Calissa, Jasmine, and Desiree+)

Brothers: Gregory J. Taijeron and Avelina (Atoigue) Maratita (Allan, Ashley, Lianna M. and Francis Santos, Genna M. and Jonathan Robinson, Gregory Jess, and Michael)

Bonaventure J. Taijeron and Catherine (Sholing) Maratita (Camie, Rachelle M. and David Rossman)

Russell J. Taijeron and June (Mendiola) Maratita (Marissa M. and Evin Mantanane, Meagan, and Russell William)

In-laws: Sister: Rhonda and William Burgess Brothers: Dickie and Deborah Smith, Dewey Lee and Veronica Smith

Becky will be remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, Godchildren, friends, and her brothers/sisters in Christ.

Mass of Intentions are being offered at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Toto, Guam and St Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Victorville, CA. Rosary is held at her residence in Radcliff, KY.

Memorial and Prayer Service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Rosary 11:30 AM, Memorial and prayer service 12:00 PM at Desert View Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 11478 Amargosa Rd, Victorville, California 92392

Private Interment Services will be held in Guam.