Obituary: Jefferson Elementary Teacher Laura Langarica

Posted on Jefferson Elementary's Website

Dear Jefferson Community -- It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Jefferson teacher, Laura Langarica.

Mrs. Langarica began her career at Jefferson as a student teacher with Mr. Ponce. Her enthusiasm and love for students made her an obvious choice when an opening arose for a first grade teacher in 2001. She was hired immediately. Mrs. Langarica taught first grade for several years before making the choice to join the Kindergarten team. She was an expert teacher. Many of our students owe their ability to read and their love of literacy to Mrs. Langarica.

Mrs. Langarica was deeply committed to our school. She brought her own two children, Fernando and Amairani, to attend Jefferson. In addition to being an amazing teacher, Mrs. Langarica was an incredible and caring woman. She fought her illness bravely for six years, and passed away quietly on Wednesday, November 30th, surrounded by her loving family.

We at Jefferson remember Mrs. Langarica fondly and cherish our memories of her time here and the impact her positive outlook had on all of us. We will carry a piece of her with us in our hearts always.

 In lieu of flowers, an account has been set up through Pacific Marine Credit Union - Account #2024349 to assist the Langarica family.  Donations can be made in cash (or by check made out directly to Eduardo Langarica) and will be accepted by the Jefferson Front Office and at the bank.

The Langarica family will be holding a Rosary & Visitation Service on Sunday, Dec. 11th from 4-8pm at Eternal Hills Memorial Park (Oceanside).  There will be a full bilingual Mass held on Monday, Dec 12th, at 10am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (in Vista). Burial will take place at Eternal Hills Memorial Park immediately following the Mass. 

Eternal Hills Memorial Park: 1999 El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054  (760) 754-6600

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church:  525 W.Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083  (760) 945-8000

Editors Note - The following is from an email forwarded to Carlsbad Patch

As you know one of our teachers from Jefferson passed away last week. She was a caring, compassionate teacher that taught many of our students to read and write in kinder and first grade. She has been battling her cancer bravely for the last 6 years, fighting so that her two young children, now 7 and 13, would remember her. The family is in desperate need as they plan the funeral. She has been in and out of the classroom over the last 6 years and her husband has been out of work for the past two years. Their savings is long gone. We are in need of food gift cards and monetary donations to help this family. Please send this on to anyone who may want to help during this holiday season.