Rebeccah Zagala

Rebeccah Bessie Ordas Zagala

Born on April 04, 1951, in Iriga City, Philippines. Passed away on May 15, 2025 at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.  She was a beloved wife, mother, aunt, and friend.  

Throughout her life, Bessie showed love and dedication for her family. She was an active member in the Seventh Day Adventist Church; She was active in leading the weekly Sabbath school morning devotion and was a Masters Guide for the churches Pathfinders.  She was Involved in the weekly church bulletin publication in both the Filipino Canadian SDA church and the Bramelea Filipino SDA church.  She was one of the founding families for the Bramalea Filipino SDA church.  Her strong faith guided her in her Philanthropic activities included building the Teachers Dormitory in Iriga Adventist Elementary school for her 60th birthday and sponsoring many scholarships for children attending Iriga Adventist elementary school.  She was a faithful follower and ensured her children went to Seventh Day Adventist education.

Throughout her life, her pride and joy were her two children, O.J. And Verna.  She always said her life’s greatest accomplishment was in her children. She was a doting and caring mother.  

Bessie had a love for travel.  Her favorite place was going home to the Philippines. She also enjoyed many trips to places in Europe, and Asian countries.  She loved travelling with her family and friends and made many lasting memories.  She particularly enjoyed being on cruises.  Her last trip was for her 74th Birthday to London, England and later embarked on a Western Mediterranean Cruise in Lisbon Portugal.  She was hospitalized during this trip in Mallorca Spain.  Upon returning to Los Angeles, she was re-hospitalized 2X where she was eventually diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. After a good fight, she passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA