Sabrina Theresa Lecce
April 4th 1997 – February 2nd 2021

Sabrina Lecce, a day care center worker from Paso Robles, California, lost her life in a sudden car accident on Highway 101 in Southern Monterey County on Tuesday February 2nd. She was driving home with her boyfriend and her beloved dog after a day at the beach when they were struck by a wrong-way driver who was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. She was 23 years old.

Sabrina was born in Salinas, California and is the daughter of Paul Lecce of Carmel Valley and Michelle Gurley of Paso Robles. She attended St. Rose Catholic School in Paso Robles and graduated from Paso Robles High School. She continued her education at Monterey Peninsula College, where she took general education courses with an eye toward a career working with young children or animals.

Sabrina was a lover of the most vulnerable, especially infants, toddlers and ALL animals. Her passion for protecting these two groups ran deep. She loved them and they loved her back just as much. Sabrina was as pure, innocent and loving as the toddlers and animals she cared for. The toddlers at the day care center called her "Brina" and they adored her so much that their parents often invited Sabrina to their children's birthday parties and other special events outside of work hours. Sabrina had a dream of getting married one day and having a large home with plenty of land to accommodate her children and even her very own private zoo!

Sabrina had several of her own animals including but not limited to: dogs, cats, rats, frogs, birds and even a couple ferrets. Sabrina possessed such a natural talent for communicating and caring for animals was extremely talented with animals and that her family members used to refer to her as their very own "Doctor Dolittle," after the popular children's book character who could speak to animals in their own languages.

She was a lover of the outdoors and enjoyed camping, long walks in the mountains and going to the beach whenever she could get the chance.

Sabrina was known for her kind and generous spirit. She had a huge laugh and the uncanny ability to laugh and cry at the same time. Sabrina had many friends due to her magnetic and vivacious personality and was truly loved by all who knew her.

Sabrina is survived by her parents Paul Lecce and Michelle Gurley of Paso Robles; three brothers: Patrick Lecce and Clay Clifton of Paso Robles, and Paul Jr. of Carmel Valley; and two sisters: Madison Clifton and Megan Harris of Paso Robles. Her best friend and cousin Bethany Beguhl of Arizona; and numerous other cousins, aunts, uncles, Godparents and grandparents. She is also survived by her boyfriend and her dog, Marley.

Private services were held for family members.

Condolences may be sent to the family @ www.EFS-Cares.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The SPCA for Monterey County, 1002 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA 93908.

Sabrina was always a light in the room, her smile, her laugh, her joy just couldn't but help to rub off on you. She had a passion for animals, drawing, painting, babies, and caring for others. She always looked out for others before herself and was always there when you needed to talk, cry, or just listen. She was a friend to everyone and loved by everyone. She made an impact on everyone's lives she came into and you never could forget that smile and laugh.  - written by Bethany Beguhl