Rebecca Claire Barthel (Becky) LOS ANGELES, CA - Rebecca Claire Barthel (Becky), age 34, of Greenwich, New York, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 16 at her home in Los Angeles, CA. Born in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 1982, She was predeceased by her father, Bruce Barthel, but is survived by her mother, Claire Demarest, and sister, Sarah Barthel. Becky grew up in Greenwich, New York and graduated high school in 2000 and later studied fashion in Miami, Florida. Ever since she was a little girl, Becky had a passion for fashion. In addition to her schooling, she gained valuable experience in the fashion industry working for a clothing designer in Miami. She had an exceptional sense of style and created her own fashion blog, Fabulous Junk. Being a free spirit, she was infatuated with traveling and thirsted for knowledge of new cultures and languages. She loved new and unexplored places, which drew her to diverse locations such as Miami, Iceland, Panama, and Columbia. Becky recently fulfilled her dream to drive across the country where she began a new experience living in Los Angeles. She possessed a vivid imagination, was a talented writer and was a great storyteller. One of her true stories, IT HAPPENED TO ME: I was a Telephone Psychic for Miss Cleo, was published in XOJane, an on-line magazine. Above all, Becky was loyal, hard working, compassionate, understanding, open hearted, and a remarkably funny woman who lit up any room she entered. She was stunningly beautiful inside and out. Everyone who was lucky enough to know or meet Becky gravitated to her beautiful spirit and charming yet quirky sense of humor. We will miss her beautiful laughter, unwavering loyalty and uniqueness. A gathering to honor of Becky’s life will be held on Saturday, January 23 at The Mouzon House, Saratoga Springs, New York. Calling hours will be from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The service will begin at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to SmileTrain.org, a charity for poor children living in third-world countries. Donations may also be mailed to Smile Train, P. O. Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Saratogian from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2016.

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Jane Dean

January 20, 2024

Dear Rebecca, I still think of you often and miss your helpful ways & sweet smile. Rest in love, Becky!

Jane

January 18, 2023

I still think of you, Becky. I still miss you.

John

October 30, 2021

So sorry for your loss.

Kristen

January 5, 2021

Hi Rebecca, Though I didn't know you. Your sister talked about you in the beginning of a her song after your passing. I still remember it until this day. I say a prayer for you always. From one stranger to your beautiful soul.

R Ward

March 28, 2019

Rest in Peace Rebecca

A Alessi

February 6, 2016

Becky. I didn't know you well but Sarah and I were in the same class in grade school. I am so sad to here of your passing. It sounds like you had a passionate life... that is what we all strive for.
Beauty.
Kindness.
Love.
In your next life come back to us as a butterfly.

Hector Martinez

January 30, 2016

I've known Becky for over a decade. She had a warm and forgiving heart. She only stored love and compassion in her heart. I broke down when I found out she left. She rests in peace now. She will always live in the hearts of those that knew her....

January 23, 2016

A love one loss can grieve the heart, therefore treasure the special times spent with your love one. Draw strength from the love of family and friends-and may God loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time.-Psalms119:50,76

January 23, 2016

Dear Claire and Sarah, Gyula and I, Klara and Sophie are thinking of you. Our girls remember being at your house, being entertained by your girls....the trampoline, crazy Claire with my mean rooster...Good memories...love Hannie and family

Jane Dean

January 22, 2016

I worked with Becky since June of 2015. All of our team are mourning our loss. Both co-workers (me included) and management have literally cried our eyes out. She sat next to me for a couple of months and then was moved down stairs. The last time I saw her was at a training session only days before we were told of her death by HR. She sat next to me and I told her how much I missed her. She seemed genuinely surprised, which surprised me. She had so many people that loved her. I only wish I could have done more before she passed. I hope she really knew how many people loved her.

January 21, 2016

So devastating! Be there for each other and love each other even more than you already do.
EM

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