Rebecca Weiss, was found off the coast of Palos Verdes on Aug. 18, was also an avid traveler and wanted to open an orphanage in Costa Rica.
On Aug. 11, Rebecca Weiss was snorkeling alone near the located at 6610 Palos Verdes Drive South in Rancho Palos Verdes. When she did not return home, her husband drove to the site, found her dive bag and alerted police.
"She was an incredible human being, always full of life,” said sister-in-law Rina Causey. “She loved the water. No matter where she went, she needed the water.”
After a weeklong search, recreational divers found her body on Aug. 18 below the former Marineland of the Pacific site just hours after the family and volunteers began handing out flyers in the area where she was reported missing.
Although investigators do not think foul play was involved, detectives interviewed Alan Weiss on Aug. 15 as part of normal police procedure. He gave investigators the same information that he gave them when he reported his wife missing, and he has cooperated fully with the missing persons investigation, according to Lt. Holly Francisco of the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau.
“The tragedy has been compounded,” said brother Roberto Causey. “Alan (the husband) won’t allow us to attend the ceremony.”
He said that Alan Weiss told him that Rebecca wished that only her husband and two other people attend a ceremony in case she died. But Causey thinks that Weiss is denying her family out of spite as they had raised suspicion regarding her disappearance and allege that he has a mistress on the side.
Alan Weiss did not return messages seeking comment.
Rebecca Weiss moved to Marina del Rey 20 years ago when she married Alan. Before her disappearance, she was working as a bookkeeper. An investigation to determine the cause of death is still ongoing.
Weiss was born on April 4, 1962, and grew up in Palos Verdes. She graduated from Miraleste High School in 1981. She is survived by her husband Alan Weiss, brother Roberto Causey, sister-in-law Rina Causey and mother Vilma Causey.
Patch Editor Nicole Mooradian contributed to this report.
Thank you so much for filling in the blanks. My wife and I are divers too. For that reason alone Rebecca's death rocked us. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have been free diving since I've been 16 years old. I'm sure you know how much pride we take in our ability to remain under for long periods of time. Rebecca's tragic loss is even more compounded by the fact that she was an expert. It should and will serve as a reminder to all of us that anything can go wrong to anyone, and of course that no mater how expert we are, never dive alone. God bless you for sharing this information with us. Rebecca's Husband, you and all those she loved, and loved Rebecca will be in our prayers. Tony F.
Rina Causey (sister-in-law)
Georgeanne
the world.
This is a public forum, not a private location. For those of us in the diviing community; We will remember that a fellow diver that was tragically and needlessly taken from us before we we ready or able to say our goodbye's. In the world of diving, we endlessly go over the procedures for a safe trip. Preaching those same well established safety tips to all new or inexperienced divers. For all the skill and expertise any one person may possess, none are immortal. I still don't understand why, let alone where Rebbeca would go out on a dive by herself. It is THE FIRST RULE OF DIVING, whether it be a free dive, scuba dive, or any other including snorkeling assisted dives, DO NOT GO DIVING ALONE. Pick-up the telephone and call PADI (the Professional Association of Diving Instructors) in Rancho Santa Margarita and they'll tell you the same thing. It's what we're all talking about, a tragic mistake made by a very good diver in Rebecca. God Bless those suffering for her loss, she will be very missed in the diving community too. Please no more hate filled messages.
Thank you Wendei, and all of you who could see the truth.
SO??? Isn't that what family and friends do. She had a standing invitation to stay with me for however long she wished. As for her wishes as to a funeral, how do you know what they were? And why was she even communicating them to anybody. She was a strong healthy 50-year old with only minor problems that could be healed. Why was she even thinking about dying??? She had her whole life ahead of her. I was always there for her when she wanted it. Were you there for her in Costa Rica - in Florida - in New York - in India when she almost died in the hospital??? Where were you when she was fired by the owner of West Central Produce - you know - Chet - your employer and the man who denied barely knowing her, yet she had managed his finances for years and you all owned properties together.
Be careful, Alan, who you are calling a liar. Remember, I was present when you talked to my husband on our way to Rancho Palos Verdes and also what you said to me Sunday morning at the resort. As for Georgeanne, you know too well she will be able to substantiate her statements, including the attorney’s name. Alan, do you honestly think I would just listen to you after you have lied repeatedly?! I have told you before that I do not care who you think you are. Not one bit! And I am certainly not afraid of your associates. You know where to find me.