Nanette Abarca Obituary (2014)

Nanette Newman Abarca passed away September 25, 2014 at the age of 46, after a one-year battle with brain cancer. She was born June 26, 1968 in Glendale, California, the daughter of Frank and Katie Newman. Nanette grew up in Ramona, California, a small country town outside San Diego. She graduated from Ramona High School in 1986, where she earned many honors. Nanette played soccer for four years, serving as captain and earning awards as Most Valuable Player, and Outstanding Student Athlete. She attended college for a short time at Ricks College, in Rexburg, Idaho. She married Sergio Abarca in Ramona, California, on September 7, 1987. They were later sealed in the Los Angles Temple May 13, 1989. Nanette and Sergio are the parents of 6 children: Kaylen, Jared, Tyler, Nicholas (currently serving in the Ecuador Quito Mission), Regan and Riley. Nanette was preceded in death by her daughter Kaylen, who died of Batten Disease at age 16. They lived in Provo, Utah, Clairmont Mesa, California and Washington, Pennsylvania while Sergio pursued his education. They established their home in Tooele in 2003, where they have forged many close friendships and associations. Nanette loved to cook, was politically savvy, quick witted, and a loyal friend. Nanette was always an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many organizations including Young Womenâ€™s President, Primary and Gospel Doctrine teacher. Her greatest source of joy was her role as a devoted wife and mother. Her life exemplified the values of faith, family and friends. She has influenced many lives in her short life. She is survived by her husband, children, brothers Robert and Tony Newman, parents, Katie and Frank Newman and many extended family. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at the Tate Mortuary in Tooele, Utah from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday October 2, 2014 at the Tooele Utah Stake Center 253 South, 2nd East. Brief visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 AM prior to the service. Interment will be at the Tooele City Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Nanette Abarca please visit our Sympathy Store.