Garrity, Monica Joan, 67, a longtime resident of Huntington Beach, California, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025.
Monica was born on March 21, 1958, in Worland, Wyoming. Family was the cornerstone of her life, and she cherished the time spent with loved ones above all else. Her daughter was her entire life. She was an avid gardener and took great pride in her beautiful Huntington Beach home, which was always open and welcoming to family and friends. Her many nieces and nephews fondly remember the summers they spent there, enjoying her warmth and hospitality.
Known as a free spirit and a bit of a rebel, Monica lived life with joy and humor. She was full of laughter and loved practical jokes, often keeping her family smiling and guessing what she might do next.
Monica is survived by her beloved daughter, Jeanette Gullock; her cherished granddaughters, Harper and Riley; her siblings; Annette Gruber; Theresa Minde; Karen Buntz; Mark Garrity, and her many nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and will be remembered for her generous heart and radiant smile.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Simon & Jude Catholic Church, located at 20444 Magnolia Street, on February 7 at 11:00 a.m.
Wildrick, Sue A., 89, On Sunday, December 28th, Sue Wildrick passed away peacefully at home at the age of 89 in Huntington Beach.
She was the daughter of Albert and Angeline (Dandrea) Cecce.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Angeline Marie Howe, Albert Jr., and Louis Cecce; husband, Joseph Wildrick; son, Jeffrey Wildrick; and daughter, Donna Wildrick Card.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Uber (grandchildren: Heather, Amber, and Kenneth); her daughter Cynthia Taylor (grandchildren: Adam, Breanna, Garrett, Malissa, and Amy, and great-grandchildren Sydney and Landon).
She will be dearly missed by all who knew her and loved her. Her granddaughter said, “She had such a softness about her and was always a kind and gentle spirit”.
Funeral service will be held at Saints Simon & Jude Church on February 14, 2026, at 11 am.
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