Rebecca was born in Alpine, TX on January 17th, 1946, to Filomeno & Gregoria (Hernandez) Bustamante. She graduated from Burgess High School and received her Sociology degree from the University of Texas at El Paso.
Rebecca was married to Ernest Charles on January 22nd, 1973 and the couple spent 51 years together, and had their 4 daughters, Kimberly, Tammy, Kelley & Holley.
Rebecca worked a fulfilling career in marketing and sales for Southwestern Bell and she loved to spend her time gardening and finding new ways to decorate her home.
She is survived by her 4 daughters; Kimberly Vasquez, Tammy Charles, Kelley Zarwell, & Holley Lagerlef. Her grandchildren; are Brittany Castaneda, Charles Castaneda, Sadie Zarwell, August Lagerlef, Magnus Lagerlef, & Soren Lagerlef. As well as, her siblings; Arturo Bustamante, Mary Urquieta, and Diane Griffin.
A rosary with a viewing for Rebecca will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home, 7990 President George Bush, Dallas, TX 75252. A funeral mass will occur Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Rita Catholic Community, 12521 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75244. A graveside will occur Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Sacred Heart Cemetery, 3900 Rowlett Rd, Rowlett, TX 75088. A reception will occur Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 7990 President George Bush, Dallas, TX 75252.
Fond expressions of sympathy & memories can be shared with the Charles family at www.teddickeywestfuneral.com.
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