1938
2010
Imelda Ragasa Barta
Jan. 5, 1938 - May 28, 2010
Imelda Ragasa Barta passed away May 28, 2010 at Pacific Grove Convalescent Hospital after a long struggle with pancreatitis complications. She was born in Kalayaan, Laguna in Luzon Philippines Jan 5, 1938 to Hermogenes and Maria (Valbuena) Ragasa, and the fifth of six children. She arrived in the U.S. in 1978 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1985. She was married to Stanley J. Barta in 1987. Always a hard worker, she was a banquet waitress for over thirty years in several Monterey hotels. She was a licensed beautician and owned her own beauty salon for twenty years. She was also an Avon representative for over thirty years. She was a member of the Filipino-American club in Marina, the Filipino Cultural Society, and the Laoaguenian Society of Monterey County, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Choir in Seaside. An avid bingo player she enjoyed trips to Reno, Las Vegas and other casinos as well as going on cruises, along with her husband she enjoyed ball room dancing and aerobics.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sister and one brother. She is survived by her husband Stanley, her sister Luningning Moral of Manila, four sons; Sam, George, Ken and Frank Cuaderno, thirteen grandchildren, one great grandson, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends in the U.S., Philippines and Australia.
Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and other members of the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Pacific Grove Convalescent Hospital, Choice Home Care and others.
Visitation: Wednesday, June 2nd from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a vigil service scheduled at 7:00 p.m. at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel at Mission Memorial Park.
Funeral Mass: Thursday, June 3rd - 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church.
Committal: Mission Memorial Park.
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Arrangements are under the direction of Mission Memorial Park and Seaside Funeral Home, Seaside, CA.
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June 15, 2010
Jonathan Jimenez
Hello, my name is Jonathan Jimenez from Bergenfield, New Jersey. Napakasakit pag namatayan tayo ng isang minamahal sa buhay. Nakikiramay din po ako dahil namatay ang isang malapit na kaibigan ko 2 weeks ago. Pero nasumpungan ko po ang tunay na kaaliwan sa pangako ng Diyos sa Juan 5:28, 29 na darating ang panahon kung kailan bubuhaying-muli sila at makikita natin sila sa isang paraisong lupa. Nangangako din ang Diyos na darating ang panahon kung kailan aalisin Niya ang kamatayan dito sa lupa at mawawala ang lahat ng sakit at kirot (Apocalipsis 21:3, 4). I extend my sincerest condolences for your family in this hard time and share the Bible’s hope that helps us endure. Feel free to respond at my email address.
June 3, 2010
Imelda will be missed with her Avon friends. I really looked forward in talking with her at the meetings. She was a hugh help to me.I will miss her greatly. nancy Osborn ( Marina, Ca.)
June 2, 2010
Danny Aranton
Imelda is going to be missed by the Filipino-American Community.
To her family we offer these words of consolation, an Irish Blessing:
May you see God's light on the path ahead.
When the road you walk is dark,
May you always hear,
Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard, may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone.
And may you always remember
when the shadows fall—
You do not walk alone.
Danny & Pett Aranton and Members of the Philippine-American Cultural Society
June 2, 2010
Imelda, You will be missed by all of us at St. Francis Xavier. Your presence in the choir was noticeable. Now your absence is even more noticeable. May God bless you and receive you into his hands for all that you have done during your stay on earth. May the Angels guide you and lead you to eternal happiness to live and enjoy God the Father, Jesus his Son and the Holy Spirit. Love always, Walter Washington, Choir Director P.S. As we sing the Lord is my Shepherd, we will think of you.
June 1, 2010
Doris Lopez
I worked with Imelda 11 years. i will miss her smile and willingness to always be available to work.we shared very happy moments throughout those years. May you rest in peace Missy and we shall meet again. Love Doris Lopez
June 1, 2010
Stanley Barta
My dear wife, I miss you so much. I miss your calm easy going ways as a balance against my short patience. I admire you for your immaculate cleanliness and good appearance at all times. Thank you for taking a chance on me and for joining me in a happy marriage of twenty-three years (June 14, 2010). Your sons and I agreed that you made the best “PALABOK” on the peninsula. Thanks for that warm clasp of your hand in mine during the night. Thanks also for putting up with my cooking. Many thanks for your generosity to people, especially in the Philippines. You were an excellent driver and I always felt comfortable riding with you. Thanks for your “Back seat driving advice” when you rode with me. Ha! We shall all mess you so much honey. During your eight months of suffering from your bout with pancreatitis you were always stoic and never complained. I admired you especially for that.
Your loving husband,
Stan
May 31, 2010
Theresa Oborsky
I worked with Imelda for 25 years at the Double Tree/Portola Hotel. I will miss her very much. I have very fond memories of her and we all considered each other as family. Her nickname was 'Missy'. I will never forget her. Sincerely , Tree.
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