Astrid Ankenbrand
March 21st, 1945 – October 7th, 2022
Astrid Ankenbrand, 77, of Huntington Beach, passed away on October 7th, after a brief illness.
Astrid was born on March 21st, 1945, to Luciano Oyco and Agueda Pedrajas Oyco in the Philippines. After Astrid graduated from high school in 1963, she went on to study at the University of Santo Tomas where she graduated with a degree in Business Administration.
After completing her degree, Astrid emigrated from the Philippines to California in 1966. She started her first job at Pacific Life as an Executive Assistant to the Vice President, beginning a 30-year career at the company.
In 1969, Astrid met Jurgen Ankenbrand in Los Angeles. Astrid and Jurgen married in 1970 and went on to have one child, Monica. Though they divorced in 1986, they remained close into their later years.
In 2011, Astrid retired to devote her time to helping care for her grandchildren and spending more time with her family.
Astrid was predeceased by Jurgen in 2010. She is survived by her loving daughter, Monica Ankenbrand, and two grandchildren, Rhys and Kai Ankenbrand Breeden.
Services will be held at Olive Tree Mortuary on October 14th from 3:00-5:00 pm.
Astrid Ankenbrand
Astrid’s memory will live long in my heart, as it will no doubt with family and friends. The times I’ve spent with her, she was always loving and caring and showed compassion. I remember her telling me about stories from the Philippines and how much she loves her daughter. May she Rest In Peace with our Heavenly Father and watch over Monica, Josh and her beautiful grandchildren Rhys and Kai.
I’ve met Astrid when I was very young and I remember her as such a beautiful lady. My mother Amelia Gomez, was her godmother and they were very close. A few years ago, Astrid found me perhaps through Facebook and we were able to talk and reconnect after so many decades. I became Facebook friends with Monica after and communicated via this platform. Astrid has given me insight to her relationship with my mother and the bonds they share. I will forever be grateful for that. I pray for Astrid’s soul and may she rest at peace. With love to Monica and the whole Oyco family.
I still remember Astrid (as well as two of her brothers, Ludy and Baby) quite well and her visits to the Pacific Exchange offices in Manila before she left for the United States in the mid-1960’s.
Condolences to the Oyco/Ankenbrand families.
Rest in peace, dear Astrid.
My dearest, Astrid . I met you in my early 20’ s and you always had such great advice, which I will forever cherish. We reconnected after almost 25 years and we were suppose to meet for coffee. I am so sorry we never did. May your sweet soul Rest In Peace. ❤️🕊
Astrid, thank you for all your advice and words of wisdom. I should have listened to them more in my youth. You were there when needed and could be counted on no matter the cost. I was sorry to hear about passing and will remember you the way you were when our paths crossed. Rest in peace!