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Lakietha "Lala" Sanford, profoundly known as Lakietha, was born to Louise Whitfield and Kenyatta Hockenhull on August 31, 1973, and entered eternal rest on September 12, 2024. 

Lakeitha was always a lively child and was gifted in anything she applied herself to. Throughout her childhood Lakeitha loved music, making friends and overall enjoying life. Lakeitha would go one to receive all of her formal education in various schools in the San Diego Unified School District. …

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We're planning a celebration of life on October 11th, 2024, in Berkley, California. There will also be an online service held the same day of the memorial for family members and friends that aren't local.

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Lakeitha I loved the talks We had. I know now you Know I Made it. See You on The Other Side Aligned With The Sun and Un…
Lakeitha I loved the talks We had. I know now you Know I Made it. See You on The Other Side Aligned…
Lakeitha I loved the talks We had. I know now you Know I Made it…
Just received the bad news. Lakietha was my daughter social worker at the women's clinic in Berkeley CA. She was very c…
Just received the bad news. Lakietha was my daughter social worker at the women's clinic in Berkele…
Just received the bad news. Lakietha was my daughter social work…

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What was Lakietha's favorite color?
Purple
Purple
Purple
What causes did Lakietha care about most?
She loved helping her clients in any way she could, as well as advocating for people…
She loved helping her clients in any way she could, as well as advocating for people of all wa…
She loved helping her clients in any way she could, as well as advocating for people of all walks of life including the…
What were Lakietha's favorite ways to spend free time?
She loved shopping along with laughing and hanging out with her friends
She loved shopping along with laughing and hanging out with her friends
She loved shopping along with laughing and hanging out with her friends
What were Lakietha's favorite songs or musical artists?
Old school music, including fire and desire by Rick James and Tina Marie, along with
Old school music, including fire and desire by Rick James and Tina Marie, along with
Old school music, including fire and desire by Rick James and Tina Marie, along with

Timeline

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Born

August 31st, 1973
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Started a job at Women's Daytime Drop-In Center

2021
Berkeley, CA
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Passed away

September 12th, 2024
Vallejo, CA

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Cause of death

Breast cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

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Lakietha donated organs

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Lakietha "Lala" Sanford