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Portrait of Nellie Magalso Rarang
In loving memory of

Nellie Magalso Rarang

February 1, 2002 – July 31, 2023
Lived 21 years
Queen of Heaven · Salinas, CA
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Nellie was born in Salinas, California to Rowena Magalso and Norman Rarang. She’s the little sister to David Moore, Brianna Sarabia Templin, Rhonna Lyn Sarabia and big sister to Lawrence Magalso. Most importantly, she’s an auntie to Alonna and Avery.

Nellie enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends. Everyone loved having Nellie around because of her positive attitude and the energy she emanated. If you were around her, you were guaranteed a smile or a laugh. She was the best auntie to all her nieces and nephews and somehow she was able to capture the funniest videos of them. She was known as the baby whisperer as she would get so gigil with babies and would rather let her arms go numb and fall off before letting someone else hold them. She had so much love to give and she gave it every chance she got.

Nellie was dedicated to living her life the way she wanted, in the ways that made her happy. For almost two years, she worked for IPS Security as a security guard. During those years, she was allowed the opportunity to travel to new places, meet new people, and experience the lively events which she loved the most about the job. Nellie was also the most caring and selfless person, so it was no surprise that she decided to pursue a career in the medical field. On May 23rd, she received her Medical Assistant certification and was scheduled to graduate on August 25th from Treasure Island Job Corps. We wish the world could have witnessed all the good she would have done for people.

We miss Nellie so much. Please enjoy the memories we’ve shared through this profile and if willing, feel free to share your own. Thank you for visiting.

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The world Nellie knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

2002
Born February 1
2002
Nellie’s Birthday
2004
Nellie was 2 when Facebook was launched
2005
Nellie was 3 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2010
Nellie was 8 when Instagram was launched
2016
Nellie was 14 when the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908
2019
Nellie's First Self-Choreographed Hula Dance for Apong's Birthday Celebration
2020
Nellie Graduates! High School North Salinas
2022
Nellie was 20 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2023
Passed away July 31, age 21
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Michelle Verba 119w

Love you Nellie ♥️

You will forever be missed my beautiful angel ♥️

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Brianna SarabiaTemplin 119w

The best Auntie ever.

Losing you has left a massive hole in our lives. We love and miss you so much.

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