Devoted, caring, and nurturing mother.
Jesusita Fonseca, 93, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at her home with her family close by her side.
Jesusita was born on February 17, 1931, in El Paso Texas to Reyes Molina and Paula Arciniega. On December 6, 1951 she married Octavio Fonseca. They were blessed with five children: Mario Octavio, Rodolfo, Patricia, Juan Martin and Cristina.
Jesusita was a hard worker for the El Paso Independent School system, where she enjoyed preparing nutritious lunch meals for the school aged children.
She was an avid reader of the daily El Paso Times newspaper and an active member at Guardian Angel Church.
Jesusita is survived by her children: Mario (Alma) Fonseca, Rodolfo (Donna) Fonseca, Patricia Valverde and Cristina (Roberto) Orozco. And by her 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Octavio, brother Angel Gilberto Molina, son-in-law Ricardo Valverde and son Juan Martin Fonseca.
Jesusita will be remembered by her friends and family for her beauty, strength, patience, determination, hospitality, and love. She has truly lived a beautiful and long life.
A visitation for Jesusita will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a rosary at 6:00 PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 North Carolina Drive, El Paso, TX 79915. A funeral mass will occur Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, 3021 Frutas Ave, El Paso, TX 79905. A graveside service will occur Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:30 AM at Mt Carmel Cemetery, 401 S Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX 79907.
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