Rachel Jean Menkal

I know this is years later but I think of Rachel often and I wanted her family to know she is not forgotten. I went to Point Loma with Rachel during her short time there. I would often go hang out in her room where we would talk and she would no doubt make me laugh. She had such a gentle spirit and was wise beyond her years. Her faith was so strong and I remember she would often go sit in her car to listen to sermons. She certainly had a heavenly perspective always. I could tell her soul was...

To Ruth, and the family and friends of Rachel:

I only met Rachel a few times when she was a child, and was visiting Ruth from California, but I know how much Ruth loved Rachel and I can only imagine how much Rachel is missed. Ruth, may you be comforted in this time of loss by the memories of good times together and by the knowledge that you did everything you could for Rachel throughout her life. Ruth, may your kind and giving ways help to provide peace for you in this time of loss....

Rachel...beautiful inside and out, always with a smile and a kind word. 1 Peter 2 reminds us that people are observing our lives, that we should be a good representative of Jesus Christ. You did this exceedingly well Rachel. Keeping your family in our prayers. In His Love,

Anyone who knew Rachel was touched by her kindness. In her presence you knew you were closer to God. Rachel's heart was so big and her love for Christ was so magnificant that anyone who knew Rachel was better for it. I thank God for allowing Rachel to touch our lives the way she did. Rachel my dear it is impossible for us to think of you as gone, as your memory will live with us all forever. We will see you again and oh what a party it will be!

I haven't seen Rachel in years but I played basketball with her my freshman year of High School and then my freshman year of college she was my covenant group leader. I remember she introduced me to the joys of frozen yogert. She was such a sweet, loving person, and although I really didn't know her that well, she will be missed very much!

I met Rachel when she was in my Bible Study group several years ago. I haven't seen much of her since then, but I remember how she was so sweet, her eyes twinkled when she smiled, and she loved the Lord! My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this beautiful girl...

I met Rachel at Calvary Chapel, and she was one my best friends all through high school. I really wish I could have seen her one more time, and tell her how much I love her. I will never forget the sleep overs with apple cider and pancakes, beach days, rowing her boat in the rain while singing, and "off roading" in her little toyota :) She was such a good listener, had the best sarcasm(so funny), and was always there for the people she loved. I hope she knew how much we all loved her. I...

Our Sweet Rachel, No words can express the special times we shared with this Magnificent Women of God. Oh Rachel we love you so!

I met Rachel through Calvery Chapel as she went to High School with my daughter Erin O'Brien. She was such a good friend and joy to be around. I know she is with her Lord and Saviour. My prayers are with her family. We will really miss her.