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Rebecca Rackley-Smith Obituary

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Rebecca Rackley-Smith
June 27, 2024

Rebecca beloved daughter of Harley and Jacquelyn Rackley was born and raised in Woodland Park, Colorado. After graduating from the University of New Mexico, Rebecca was employed as an Archaeologist working in the 4 Corners region of the American Southwest . Rebecca and her husband traveled to the Republic of Taiwan and was employed as an English teacher for students of all ages at a private school. Upon returning to the U.S she continued her career in Archaeology several more years. Recently Rebecca and her adored pets moved to Southern California to pursue a teaching career. She was a substitute teacher for different grade levels, and especially enjoyed teaching middle school students math and language arts. Causing great sadness Rebecca passed on June 27, 2024

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 31, 2024.

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Andrew Tobin

September 10, 2025

My sincere condolences to her family. I am just now seeing this. I worked at Seven Falls with her and was her date to senior prom. We lost touch after New Mexico. She was such an amazingly beautiful person. If anyone is able to email me what happened, my email address is [email protected].

Vickie rackley

August 11, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Love you guys

JoAnne

August 8, 2024

Harley and Jackie was shocked to find out about Becca. Our condolences are with you. Love you
JoAnne Mallon

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