Birth date: Jan 15, 1970 Death date: Mar 2, 2025
With broken hearts, we announce that Tracy Michelle Barraclough, of San Diego, California, passed away on March 2, 2025, after a courageous and resilient battle with ovarian cancer. Born on January 15, 1970, in La Habra, Californi Read Obituary
Tracy was a beautiful woman and her energy was magnetic. I didn't know her well. In fact, I only got to see her at Rosa's house for various celebrations. But, in those short encounters I always had fun around her. Laughter, dancing, and enjoying life is how I'll always remember Tracy. ❤️🫶 God bless her and her family. With love and peace, Angie
Sitting around a table for Thanksgiving, people were sharing stories, and she interjected with one of her own about her friend and her dog, which was very random compared to the subject at hand, and it was hilarious hearing her ramble on about a story where nobody knew what she was talking about, but she was so passionate about her delivery in telling it.
I cannot believe this has happened. I am devastated.
In 2015 Tracy was hired on to be our nurse at Naval Hospital San Diego, to assist in what would be the first mesenchymal stem cell transplant in the military. The project was 1.5 years dragging and going nowhere, and I was worse than desperate.
Tracy was so positive. She knew exactly what she was doing. She was so organized, that this absent minded professor felt like oxygen had just arrived to a drowning man.
Literally 2 weeks after she came on board, she had single handedly gotten it going....we were on. A year later, the study was rolling and I credit it all to Tracy. I can truly say that Tracy changed my life.
Once I realized how great she was I told Tracy, in one year you will quit. She said she loved being at the Navy and asked why would she leave? I said that once everyone realizes how good you are, they will come running for your assistance....and you won't be getting paid as you should....and you'll realize you're doing everyone's work...so you'll leave.
But I made her promise not to leave until I leave, we leave together. Tracy was so positive, so wonderful. I would come home and thank god she had come to us.
Now, I'm so sorry to hear this news. But I treasure the time we had to speak of life....she loved her daughter so much. She spoke so fondly of Gary. We were a little team. Tracy, Susan, myself.
We made Navy History together. The Navy missed you, and I'll miss you more than I did already.
God rest your sweet soul in peace. My condolences to her family.
John Paul Trafeli
Navy Dermatology
They’ll never be just one memory with Tracy to share, there were so many good times! I met Tracy in 2013 when I walked up and introduced myself. She and Kayla were moving in across from my home in Scripps Ranch. We soon started enjoying many nights with drinks and goodies on my balcony as we got to know each other better. I lived across from Tracy, she was able to keep a watchful eye on her home and Kayla, who was always her priority. One of the funniest memories I have was a story she shared about tinea versicola. We had lots of wine that night, we laughed hysterically. If Tracy was reading this now she would laugh out loud! Soon after I introduced Tracy to Jean, my home became party central for “girls night out”. Whether at my house or Jeans, we always had good times with lots of laughter. Fast forward, Jean introduced us to Gary who became the love of Tracy’s life, her husband and soulmate. As for Tracy, she was one smart lady, and she was determined to give Kayla the best life possible. I always admired Tracy’s determination and drive, her focus and incredible intelligence. Aside from that, Tracy had a beautiful heart. When my life and heart was falling apart, Tracy was my rock. Through all my tears and devastation, which went on for a long time, she never walked away. For most, it would have been too much drama. Tracy listened without judgment, each and every time. The kindest, most empathetic woman I could ever wish to have met, I felt so blessed. At the end, I hadn’t seen Tracy for a while. We planned a get together twice, unfortunately we never had the chance due to cancer setbacks. I would have been so happy to see my friend again. In reality, I did get to see Tracy. On the same day she passed away, she came to me in my dreams in the early hours that morning. We had a wonderful girls night out, I was beyond thrilled to see her. Tracy’s skin was glowing, it was a silky pale white. Her hair was soft and wavy. She looked about 15 yrs younger. I believe Tracy knew how badly I wanted to see her, and what I was able to handle. I also believe she gave me the most beautiful goodbye with the gift of my dream. This will always be my most treasured memory of Tracy, our beautiful Angel in Heaven. RIP beautiful lady. I truly love you, I’m blowing so many hugs and kisses to Heaven!
