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Roberta Magallanez Nartates

1962 - 2018

Roberta Magallanez Nartates obituary, 1962-2018, Ca, CA

BORN

1962

DIED

2018

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Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel

41 W. San Luis Street

Salinas, California

Roberta Nartates Obituary

Roberta Magallanez Nartates
February 6, 1962 - May 22, 2018
Watsonville
Roberta Magallanez Nartates born on February 6, 1962 entered into eternal life on Tuesday May 22, 2018 at the age of 56, following a courageous and determined battle against breast cancer (metastatic malignant phyllodes tumors). Roberta died in a peaceful repose at her home in Watsonville, California, surrounded by the love of her family, friends and aided in her transition by a wonderful supportive palliative care team, hospice team and staff.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Ernie, adoring son, James Nartates and her companion dog Misty. She is also survived by her parents, Steve and (Lori) Magallanez, Lupe Magallanez, siblings, Debra Marie Whitehawk, Marlene Magallanez, John Samuel Magallanez, Madeleine Magallanez. She is also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and lifelong friends.
She is preceded in death by her Grandparents and her Loving Aunt Genevieve Maurer.
Roberta was the second oldest daughter of the union between Steve and Guadalupe Magallanez, she was born and raised in Arcadia California. She graduated from St. Paul High School in 1980 in Santa Fe Springs. In 1990 she relocated to Capitola California where she attended Cabrillo College in Aptos. She worked in the medical field for over 37 years as a Medical Claims Processor.
In 1991 she met her husband Ernie at her favorite restaurant Phil's Fish Market in Moss Landing, which she frequently visited with all her friends and family, when they came to town. She marked February 18, 1994 as her best day ever as that was the birth of her son James. Roberta enjoyed spending time with family and friends visiting Big Sur Beach, the 17 Mile Drive, walking her dog Misty and listening to music. She was a Dancing Queen and enjoyed dancing to disco, salsa and blues. Roberta possessed grace, elegance, warmth and kindness, and will be greatly missed by those who were blessed to know her.
Visitation will be held 11:00a.m. Thursday May 31, 2018, St Patrick's Church, 721 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076.
Rosary will be held at 12:30p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018 at St. Patrick's Church.
Mass will be at 1:00p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018 at St. Patrick's Church.


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Our heartfelt condolences to Ernie and James. May she Rest In Peace.
The Ivanov Family

Stephanie Ivanov

June 6, 2018

sleep with the angels my cousin.

Linda Gutierrez-Ponce

May 28, 2018

I have no words to express how much I will miss my beloved friend of over 48 years; ever since 3rd grade! I thank God for the blessing in my life that was Roberta. And as I reminisce over our lifetime of memories, they are both a sweet comfort and a dagger at the same time. My heart aches to realize that I will never make a new memory with "my buddy Berta". No truer friend could anyone ask for! So until we meet again dear friend, I will cherish my memory of you in my heart for forever!

Jan Stewart

May 28, 2018

May you rest in peace my beautiful cousin. Our heartfelt condolences to Ernie and James

Linda Gutierrez- Ponce

May 28, 2018

Roberta, one of our last conversations was the two of us sharing how we were sisters. We truly were and still are. I have so many fond memories. Crazy and fun times. Your smile and your laughter will always be etched in my memory. I'm so glad you found your Joy when you relocated to Capitola. Ernie and James, I will continue to keep you in my prayers and close. Love you my BFF

Cathy Castaneda

May 25, 2018

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31

Visitation

11:00 a.m.

St Patrick's Church

721 Main Street, Watsonville, CA

May

31

Rosary

12:30 p.m.

St. Patrick's Church

721 Main Street, Watsonville, CA

May

31

Service

1:00 p.m.

St. Patrick's Church

721 Main Street, Watsonville, CA

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Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel

41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA 93901

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