BRENDA MAUREEN LETRICH

Brenda Maureen Letrich born April 12th, 1963, passed away peacefully September 26th
2024, in the loving and capable hands of Loma Linda Advanced Urgent Care ICU. She was
61 years old.

She was born in Riverside California daughter of Monti E Letrich Sr and Mary Jane Walton
Letrich Ketring. She is survived by her mother, her brother Monti E Letrich Jr, sister Jerra
Letrich Hardy and husband Michael, her stepmother Sharon Lapioli Letrich, niece Joelle
Letrich and her son Jaxon Pleas, nephew Dylan Letrich and his wife Meredith and their son
Landon Letrich and nephew Austin Brown.

Brenda was medically challenged from birth. In 1969 Brenda also was diagnosed as
classically autistic by Autism Research Team at the Neuro Psychiatric Institute at
UCLA/MC. Brenda participated as an in-patient in this study until 1971 when she was
transferred to her home of 40 years, Lanterman Developmental Center in Pomona CA.
In 2014, she moved into her own home in Riverside, with 24-hour support care. Brenda
delighted in exploring her community and having her family so close by, hosting family
parties and even visiting Mom and sister in their homes.
Brenda’s life was meaningful.... she modeled courage and strength, acceptance, and
resolve. She taught the meaning of commitment, endurance, compassion, hope, joy,
patience, and gratitude.
Brenda was deeply loved not just by her family. She had many wonderful caregivers over
the years including special longtime relationships with Leilanni Dishong, Valorie Boley and
Jason Vaugh. The family is grateful to all who cared for Brenda with respect, joy and
kindness.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Akes Family Funeral Home, Riverside, California

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