Michelle Marie Barajas
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On May 7th, 2022, Michelle Avenenti Barajas peacefully left our world with her family by her side, as she gained her Angel Wings.
She was born on March 18, 1975, in San Diego, California to Ronald Avenenti and Karen Ellis. Michelle attended Santa Clara High school and graduated in 1993. She met the Love of her life Julian Barajas III, while working together at Office Depot. Two years later on April 20, 2002, they were married and had three amazing, beautiful children: Isabella Barajas, Julian J.M. Barajas, and Chloe Barajas.
Michelle was heavily involved in her children's sports and school activities. She volunteered majority of her time coaching soccer and being the best team mom for her kid's baseball and softball teams. She was that team mom that not only motivated her kids, but all the kids on the team. She cared for each one of the kiddos like they were one of her own.
All of those who knew Michelle, knew she loved her Red Lipstick and never left home without it. If you were one of the lucky ones, you would be left with those infamous red lips on your cheek. Most of the time we were all that lucky. Her favorite pastimes were watching her kids' play sports and getting involved in their daily activities. Not to mention she loved barbecuing, taking walks at the beach, watching her soap operas (The Young and Restless), watching her reality shows, and keeping up with latest TMZ news. She also loved spending time with her friends having game nights, taking spontaneous road trips, watching the Dodgers and Chargers, but most importantly loved spending time with her family.
She is Preceded in death by her Father-in-law Julian R. Barajas Jr.
She is survived by her loving husband Julian Barajas III, children Isabella Barajas, Julian Jacob Barajas, Chloe Barajas, Father Ronald Avenenti, Mother Karen Ellis, Stepmom Jenny Avenenti, Sister Donyale Wingfield (Gary), Brothers Michael Avenenti (Veronica), Alexander Avenenti, Ronald Avenenti Jr, Mother-in- law Teresa Barajas, Sister-in-law Diana Barajas, and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank all of those who have reached out to show their Love and Support. Especially, to those who have donated to the GoFundMe to help lay her to rest.
Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 6:30pm on Thursday, June 2, 2022 with a Rosary to begin at 7:00pm at the Garcia Mortuary Chapel, 629 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30am on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 500 N. Juanita Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030. Interment to follow at Santa Clara Cemetery, 2370 North "H" Street, Oxnard, CA 93030.
For map, directions to ceremony locations, to sign the family's online guest book, share stories, and post pictures please visit www.garciamortuaryoxnard.com and click on Michelle's name below "Obituaries."
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the family owned and operated Garcia Mortuary, 629 South "A" Street, Oxnard, California. For further information please call (805) 486-9148.