Brent Richard Belicki

Brent Richard Belicki, age 59, passed away on May 4, 2026.

Born on April 3, 1967, in San Bernardino, California, Brent

was preceded in death by his father, Richard Aloysius Belicki,

his mother, Carole Cato, and his stepfather, Phil Cato Jr.

Brent is survived by brother Mike; sister-in-law Michelle;

sister Christy; nephews Ryan, David, and Justin; great-nieces

and great-nephews RaeLynn, James, Jackson, and Amelia; aunt

Beverly; and cousin Keith. Brent will be deeply missed by

family, friends, neighbors and colleagues.

Brent attended Davidson Elementary School and Arrowview

Junior High School before graduating from Cajon High

School. He later earned an associate degree from Riverside

City College and a Bachelor of Science in Management

Information Systems from California State University, Long

Beach.

A career in information technology and business systems

followed, including roles in IT help desk support, database

analysis, application services, and logistics. Brent’s natural

aptitude for technology and problem-solving was evident

throughout his life. He is fondly remembered by colleagues at

Imperial Valley College, where he built lasting friendships and

found fulfilling work.

From an early age, Brent was fascinated by mechanical and

electrical systems. As a child, he could take apart a record

player, repair it, and reassemble it successfully. His interest in

computer science began in junior high school, when he saved

his allowance to purchase a Commodore VIC-20 computer and

taught himself to code, laying the foundation for a lifelong

passion for technology.

Brent was also a talented musician. He played clarinet in his

elementary and junior high school bands, and his love of music

continued throughout his life. He especially enjoyed smooth

jazz and the expressive sound of the saxophone.

One of Brent’s greatest joys was spending time with animals.

As a boy, he delighted in being pulled down the street on his

skateboard by the family dog, Sherlock, a sweet and

mischievous basset hound. Although he loved all animals,

Brent held a special affection for cats. Neighbors often recall

seeing him walking through the neighborhood with his cat,

Taffy, faithfully at his side like a dog—never needing a leash.

Brent will be remembered for his intelligence, kindness, and

gentle spirit. A lifelong love of learning, technology, music,

animals, family, friends, and colleagues leaves a lasting legacy.

A celebration of Brent’s life will start with a reception at 11:00

a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Cypress Chapel,

Montecito Memorial Park, 24145 Barton Road, Loma Linda,

California 92354, followed by a Chapel service at 1 PM and

committal at 2:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests considering a donation

in Brent’s memory to the Humane Society of Imperial County,

1575 W. Pico Ave.

El Centro, CA, 92243

Tel. (760) 352-1911

www.imperialcountyhumane.org

[email protected]

Brent’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved

him.