Trina M. Lewis

Trinidad ”Trina” Margaret Lewis peacefully passed away in the evening of Saturday November 1, 2014. Trina was born in Geneva, Minnesota to Leon and Panfila Baltierra the fifth of what would eventually be thirteen children. She spent some of her youth in various places such as Montana & Idaho before finally moving to Firebaugh California. In adulthood, she and several of her sisters moved to San Jose California to find work in the canneries that were once common in the area. She later met the love of her life, John Lewis, and they were married on October 17, 1964. In 1965 they welcomed their only child, Gayle and settled down in Santa Clara, California. There she welcomed family and friends and shared her love taking care of her Mom and elder sister Lucy. Trina is survived by her daughter Gayle, son-in-law Michael Rally and grandson Nathan. Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 from 6-8PM with a Rosary Service beginning at 6:30PM at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 11AM at St. Clare Parish, 941 Lexington St., Santa Clara. Interment to follow in Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.