Letitia Irene PAGE

PAGE, Letitia Irene
February 21, 1981 - December 2, 2009
Lettie will forever be an inspiration to those who knew her. She was an accomplished Student Athlete. Lettie graduated from Florin High School in 1999, earning scholastic honors and competing statewide in Cross Country. Always the fiery spirit, Lettie stayed driven, graduating from Sacramento State in 2007. Being the first in her family to graduate college, Lettie balanced her academics with work, soccer and running. At the time of her diagnosis, she was training to compete in marathons. Even with the hardship of her treatment, she continued to play soccer, refusing to let unfortunate circumstances impede her. Lettie loved animals so much she volunteered her time at the SPCA. Growing up, Lettie rode her horse "Tequila" in the "Greenies" and "The Guys and Gals" youth mounted drill groups. She found the energy to care for her birds, turtles and dog, no matter how fatigued. Lettie was an avid cook and loved to bake. She made the best cheesecake around. Lettie had dreamt of attending culinary school. Two years ago, Lettie was diagnosed with one of the most aggressive cancers. True to her character, she faced the truth and then fought for her life. In the end, she passed peacefully, having seized every moment and ounce of life she had within her. She is loved dearly and will be missed so much. Lettie is survived by her mother, Linda Casillas; beloved fiance', Michael Viramontes; father, Phillip Page; sisters Tabitha Romero and Jennifer Dhols; nephews Phillip, Daniel, and Major; nieces, Gabrielle and Elizabeth; grandmother, Tina Casillas; her aunts/uncle Georgianna & Tony Asano and Shirley Thomas; cousins David & Erin Valerio and Michael & Autumn Valerio and their families. Lettie leaves behind her two silent pillars, like fathers in every ounce of effort and care, Raymond Viramontes and James Alway loved her like she was their own. Lettie will be met in heaven by her late grandfather, George J. Casillas, and her cousin, Ranston E. Ferguson. We wish to extend our deepest gratitude to the Viramontes Family for taking care of our Lettie during her illness. We are forever grateful to her Aunt Shirley and Sister Tabitha for their round-the-clock care of Lettie in the toughest of hours; and to Sutter Hospice, especially Jerri, for their empathy and for their diligence. Friends are invited to a Visitation on Monday, December 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 with Rosary at 7:00 P.M.; and a Prayer Service on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. all at Lombard & Co. Funeral Directors, 1550 Fulton Avenue, Sacramento CA 95825. (916-483-3297) . Interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure .