Our mother was born on November 15th, 1974, in Tucson, Arizona to her parents Sylvia and Frank Amparano. She passed away on May 30th, 2024. During her school years, she attended Amphitheater schools, she found a passion for softball where she shined on the field. She and her team formed a bond that lasted a lifetime.

Soon after graduation she attended Eastern, where she had a scholarship to continue playing softball. Shortly thereafter, she married and became a homemaker until her three children came of age. She then furthered her education at Pima Medical Institute, excelling in her schooling.

She began her health care career journey by becoming a behavioral health technician. In this profession, she helped others overcome their life obstacles.

Preceded in death by her grandparents and her father Frank. Rebecca is survived by her mother Sylvia, her children Olivia, Akido, and Amelio Kittrell, and her grandson Isaac Figueroa.