With her family and children by her side, she did not go alone. Esperanza took a piece of our hearts with her.
Esperanza (Hope or Pepe) was a strong woman true to her Catholic faith, she lived her life until God called her home. Her joys and loves were her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren, cooking and bar-b-ques. She was the boss and made her own sauce. Esperanza also enjoyed sewing and gardening.
She is preceded in death by her parents Leandro and Sara Colorado, and husband Lazaro P. Garcia. Her grandson Marcus A Ruiz, sisters; Matilda Mendez and Elena Chapa also preceded her in death.
Esperanza is survived by her three children, Rubin Garcia, Rita Craven (Lee), Rachel Munos (Martin); her four grandchildren, Yvonne Padron (Adolfo), Martin Ruiz Jr., Cadence Garcia and Dakoda Gallagher; her four great grandchildren, Joel Cantu, Evangelina Cantu, Adelena Padron and Adolfo Padron III; her nieces, nephews and countless family members. She also leaves behind her canine companion, Pumpkin.
There is nothing that can replace the tremendous love that mom had for her family and she will be dearly missed.