Born January 24, 1929 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. At age 90, passed away in her home on February 3, 2019. Preceded in death by Jess, her loving husband for 53 years; parents Ezequiel and Victoria; 2 sisters and 1 brother; and a daughter Gloria and son Ruben. Mother to Robert, Shirley (Peter) Roy (Pam) Sandy (Cliff) and Richard. Grandmother to 11 and great grandmother to 13.
Retired in 2005 from the Blue Diamond Growers after 38 years. Never missing a day of work until the last few years of employment. Long time member of the Guadalupanas, helping to make tamales every Saturday for Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Was active in the Centro Mexicano and had her two children, Bobby and Shirley dance to traditional mariachi tunes in costumes that she made by hand. Additionally, had her kids assist in Mexico's participation in the Calaveras Frog Jumping event and other local events.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Rosary on Monday, February 11 at 7:00 pm to be held at Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home at 5401 Folsom Blvd. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 12 at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 26th and K streets, Sacramento. Interment will be immediately after at St. Mary's Cemetery.