Month: June 2025

With sadness, VCCCDRA has learned of the death of Marjorie “Margie” Hawkins on June 23, 2025. Margie retired from Ventura College as an administrative assistant. In this role, Margie supported the late Rene Rodriguez and later Diane Moore. Margie began her career at VC in the Disabled Student Center.

Margie loved reading and loved traveling. She visited every continent. She was an avid Elvis Presley fan and was thrilled to have snagged one of his silk scarves at a live concert. Margie even had a small “I LOVE ELVIS PRESLEY” tattoo!

To read Margie’s obituary, please use this link.

With sadness, VCCCDRA has learned of the passing of Inajane Nicklas through a Facebook post.  Inajane was a retired Dean of Student Learning at Moorpark College.  She passed on June 21, 2025 of progressive ALS. 

Please use this link to read Inajane’s obituary.

It is with sorrow that VCCCDRA has learned of the passing of Jeanine Day, retired Fiscal Services Supervisor at Ventura College, on May 31, 2025. Jeanine passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones.

A celebration of Jeanine’s life will be planned at a later date and will be shared when more details are available.