Susan Arlene Crist of Ventura, CA, passed away on June 28, 2022 in Ventura, CA. Susan was born in Ventura by Vera Baca and Lawrence Crist on February 28, 1949. She attended Ventura High School and later continued her education at Ventura and Moorpark College. There she studied Medical and Business Administration. In 1976, she first interned and was employed by Dr. Charles Montague and continue in her professional career with Dr. Taft, Rose Avenue Medical Group and later retired from General Surgery Medical Group as a Medical Assistant. In total 35 years she dedicate her time and hard work to help and take care of others.
As a young girl she loved dancing and listening to music, thus the name GoGo. She loved being with her cousins and going to house parties. In 1995, Susan took on a new role as Oma GoGo. She often said that being a grandma was the best thing that ever happen to her. As Oma Gogo she enjoyed celebrating birthdays, school awards and cheering on her grandkids in every sporting event. She enjoyed going to BBQ’s with family and friends and attending Super Bowl parties. Her favorite sports teams were The Golden State Warriors and Kansas City Chiefs. She loved her companion dogs Bear and Bella. One of her many talents was gardening in her patio and would often show it off to visitors.
Susan is survived by her daughter Andrea (husband Abel) Arroyo of Ventura; son Christopher Aguilar of Ventura; sister, Laura Gonzales of Ventura; brother, Lawrence(wife Carol) Crist of Stockton, CA; grandchildren, Alexus and Anthony Arroyo, Owen Aguilar, and Brianna and Lorenzo Barrios. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Thank you to Leslie, Lisa and Lena for your love and affection. She was proceeded in death by her mother Elvira ‘Vera’ B Chandler; son Lawrence Joseph (LarryJoe) Barrios Jr.
Family and friends are invited to Memorial Service will be Wednesday July 13, 2022 from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. with a Most Holy Rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. in the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E Main Street, Ventura.