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Obituary

Our beloved Rebecca Ann (Toerpe) Vela joined her heavenly family on January 26th, 2023. She was born on October 15th, 1977 in Manitowoc WI. She was the youngest of three to James and the late Patricia Toerpe. Becky attended Lincoln High School and graduated in 1996. She later went on to receive her associates degree at the University of Wisconsin in 2011.

Becky was loving, vibrant, and empathetic with a passion for caring for others. …

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Update from Jan. 30, 2023

We will be sorting through all of her belongings. There are a lot of items that will be going to donation. If you are interested in having a keepsake of Becky's belongings please contact us (Akella, Alexis, Shyla) directly.

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Born

October 15th, 1977
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Passed away

January 26th, 2023
Manitowoc, WI

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Pfeffer Funeral Home
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