Tanya Ann Rigot's Obituary
On December 15, 2022, Tanya Rigot (Staviski), our sweet momma, very suddenly and unexpectedly went to be with the Lord.
We, (her husband and children) are devastated in every way.. she was the light of our lives and the soul and foundation of our family.
Blaine & Danielle, Matthew and Natalya were her everything, and her grandchildren filled her heart to the brim. She let them know how much she loved them, every day, in absolutely every way she could.
She was 59 years young, and so very passionate about being active and in nature with her family and friends. She did “walkie talkies” nearly every day... hiking or walking somewhere beautiful with friends and family every chance she could. Her joyous energy was unmatched, and she wore her heart on her sleeve, eager to love each day even more than the prior.
She cast her net wide and deep, touching so many lives around her. She never missed an invitation to make memories, and she never missed a Sunday at church if she could get there. It’s so hard to imagine a world without her spunky sparkle in it.
Tanya was larger than life, and wanted to live to be 104 years old, like her Baba. She wouldn’t have chosen to leave us so soon, but God’s plans are beyond our understanding. Our pain is eased knowing that she is now one of His brightest Angels.
She was everywhere, all of the time; and she always will be, as we carry her spirit through us, in everything we do.
Tanya is survived by her husband, Blaine Rigot; her parents, Father Peter and Charlotte Staviski; her children, Danielle Carbajal and her husband Phillip, Matthew Rigot and Natalya Rigot; her granddaughters Isabella and Madelyn Carbajal; her siblings Gregory
Staviski and his wife Athena, Tamara Dalkas and her husband Peter. Tanya is also survived by a large extended family, including aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Tanya was born on November 9, 1963 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Redlands High School in 1981 and went on to attend Point Loma University where she graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. In 1987, Tanya received a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from San Diego State University.
Upon graduation Tanya began her career working with her dad, Father Peter at Inland Empire Residential Centers (IERC) in Redlands, CA, where she went on to become Executive Director. IERC provided therapy, housing, and a caring environment to disadvantaged youth. After nearly 29 years at IERC, Tanya went on to work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Loma Linda, CA. She also provided supervision for Social Workers accumulating hours toward licensure at Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA.
A Trisagion gathering will be held Sunday, January 8th from 4-6pm at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel in San Bernardino. A church service will be held on Monday, January 9th at 9:30am at Saint Prophet Elias in San Bernardino. All are welcome to either or both services. The service will be followed by a cemetery service at Hillside Memorial Park in Redlands at 1:00pm.
If you would like to donate towards funeral costs, please call and ask for Tyler at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel.
You may also contribute towards flower arrangements at Hilton’s Flowers by calling 909.864.4438.
The incredible support from family and friends has meant everything to us, from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you. ♥️
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