Marcellena Louise Becerra

Marce educated me about Indian families, practices and traditions when I was a first grade teacher at Monroe School which her children attended. She advocated for all Indian children, and when I asked, she´d say she was an `Auntie´ to them, helping me to understand the community they shared. I know I became a better teacher because of her. Thank you Marce.

Marce leaves us all better for knowing her laughter, her unending strength advocating for children, her love of family and community, her continual sharing of knowledge of how we can all be better human beings.

Auntie Marce, words cannot express how much I love you or how much you and everything you did for me means to me, I know that we all must face the event of passing on at some point but its hard to believe your gone. I wish I would have been around more in these last few years, there isn't anything I would not have done to help. you were more than my auntie you were my mother figure my mentor my inspiration and my savior you loved me when I couldn't even love myself you helped me see where I...

In Memorial of Auntie Marci, she always loved conversating with everyone, no matter how old you were, she was always smiling and laughing with us, she was a ray of sunshine at our family reunions. She will forever be loved and missed by all who knew her. I may have not seen her often, but everytime I got the chance to see her I loved talking to her. May Auntie Marci Rest In Peace.

My deepest condolences to the entire family. My prayers are with you. She was one of my favorite cousins, although we never seen each other often we certainly did not forget who we were. I will certainly miss you Marci

Oh she will be missed. Loved being on the CRIHB with her. So glad I got to see her in Sacramento had a great time talking to her . She was a great fearless woman .

RIP Marce you will be missed by many people, I remember your bounds of energy and kindness, you always had a smile on your face. I loved how you would make everyone feel welcome and special. It´s been honor to know you.

Marce you left so many memories! You will be greatly missed with all that you did for Native communities. Will cherish our time together at Ya Ka Ama sewing class. Thank you & Joan and all that attended.

Goodness thought you would be around a bit longer you will be missed . I thank you sincerely for all the support & guidance with my children as they were growing you not once waiver, your strength & straightforwardness is what I admired about .Thank you for being there when no-one else would , much love, great respect,see ya when I get there . R.I.P. Marce