Obituary
Rebekah Lee Arab (Bekah), 26, passed away at
her residence in San Diego, California on December 2, 2025. Rebekah was
born January 4, 1999, in Ukiah, Ca. to Samuel, III and Kristina (Graham)
Arab.
Bekah grew up in the Laytonville area,
attending Laytonville High School where she was active in Basketball and
Softball. Following high school, Bekah got married to Cody Miller and
later separated.
In 2018 she enlisted in the US Navy. Navy life took her to San Diego, Ca. where
she served proudly and honorably on USS Princeton (CG59), departing underway in
April of 2020, enduring an extended deployment during the global pandemic we've
all come to know as COVID19. Rebekah and her crewmates remained underway
for over three-hundred days, the longest Navy deployment in over fifty years.
While underway on the USS Princeton, the Navy-wide advancement exam results
were announced; the flocking commenced, Rebekah advanced to the next rank of
E4. In 2024 Rebekah deployed underway on the USS Spruance (DDG111) to the
Red Sea where their ship, paired with the USS Stockdale successfully fended off
at least eight one-way attack uncrewed arial systems, five anti-ship ballistic
missiles and three anti-ship cruise missiles launched from inside
Houthi-controlled Yemen.
Rebekah furthered her career, reaching the
rank of Petty Officer, 2nd Class, E5; she was scheduled to conclude her
military services early in 2026. Special recognitions include National Defense
Service Medal, Sharpshooter 9mm Pistol, Good Conduct Medal Active, GW
Terrorism Expeditionary, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, GW Terrorism Service
Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon.
She never bore any children however she did
have an overwhelming love for her fur babies, the late Mishay and her recently
adopted Ares Aionia Agapi (Eternal Love). Bekah loved caring for her dogs,
taking them to the dog parks and spending time with friends at the beaches or
rivers. She also enjoyed traveling, four-wheeling, camping, hiking, and
spending time with family.
Survivors include her Mother, Kristina
(Graham) Soto and husband Joe of Laytonville, Ca.; Sisters, Trinity Davis of
Port Angeles, WA.; Mariah Lynch of Willits, CA.; Grandmother, Brenda Arab of
Crescent City, CA.; Aunts Laura Holt and husband Brian of Port Angeles, WA.;
Andrea Thurman and husband Tom of Wilits, CA.; Jennifer Navarro and husband
Jesse of Elk Grove, CA.; Rachel Maple and husband Carl of Crescent City, CA.;
Uncles Mark Patereau of Willits, CA.; James Graham and wife Sallie of Carlotta,
CA.; Justin Arab and wife Marissa of Reno, NV.; Nephew, Niquoli Arab; and
numerous cousins.
Bekah was preceded in death by her
Grandparents Samuel Arab Jr. of Sacramento, CA.; Carol Patereau-Graham of
Longvale, CA.; Father, Samuel Arab, III of Crescent City, CA.; Brother, Samuel
Arab IV of Pittsburg, CA.; Uncle, Mark Arab of Crescent City, CA.