Raquel R. Millan passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her son, Fred and daughter-in-law, Gail on September 18th, 2024 in Hillsboro, Oregon after a year long battle with cancer.
She expressed how happy she was to have her daughter, Marguerite and her son, Michael and their families visit her in the last week prior to her passing. She had a joyful surprise party with her friends and family a week before she passed. She was a wonderful and loving mother to us and will be forever missed. We loved her so much and she was our guiding light.
Our mother, Raquel, was born on November, 27th, 1931 in Ventura, California. She was a lifelong resident of Ventura County and most recently lived in Camarillo, California.
Upon her husbands passing, she relocated to Hillsboro, Oregon in 2021 to be with her son and daughter-in-law to be cared for. She said it was very special to be with her son Fred, and daughter-in-law, Gail. She enjoyed frequent visits from her granddaughter and her spouse who lived nearby. They called her “Rackles” as her lifelong partner and husband, Edward J. Millan did. She was an awesome mother for Marguerite, Fred and Michael. She will be forever missed.
Raquel attended St. Catherine’s Academy in Ventura before attending Ventura Junior College.
She was a gifted tennis player earning many awards and accomplishments during her High School and College years. She played with and against future professional tennis players.
Raquel was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and best friend. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, cooking, sewing, crocheting and knitting. She crocheted afghans for each of her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed her word puzzles and was an avid book reader. Annually she made Christmas pajamas for her many grandchildren.
She was a member and president of the Oxnard Junior Monday Club, a member of the Navy League and the Elks Lodge #1443.
Raquel was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Theresa Maldonado and her loving and devoted husband Edward J. Millan.
She is survived by her daughter Marguerite York (David), sons Fred J. Millan (Gail) of Hillsboro, Oregon and Michael E. Millan (Sue) of Phoenix, Arizona. She had 10 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.
On Friday, October 11, 2024, at 11:00 am, a funeral mass will be held at Mission Basilica San Buenaventura, 211 E. Main Street, Ventura, California 93001. Interment to follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park.
Parking is limited behind the Church. Additional public parking is available on Palm and Santa Clara Streets and behind the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital or a charity of your choosing.
Arrangements are under the direction of the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, Ventura.