Mrs. Adelia Marie Rincon

Adelia Marie Rincon was born on February 9, 1928 to Manuelita and David

Mares in the Mora Valley of Northern New Mexico. Tucked beneath the Sangre de Cristo Mountains

this area is rich in Spanish Colonial roots and is known for its remoteness and beauty.

Following WWII Delia, as she was known to family and friends, moved to Barstow CA with her

sister. She met and married Albert E. Rincon in 1947. Together they raised 5 children and had a

happy life for nearly 70 years until Alberts passing in 2016.

Delia was an involved member of her community and church, volunteering for both.

Delia was preceded in death by her husband Albert and her youngest

son, John David, her parents, siblings, and numerous friends and family.

Adelia left behind a legacy of love and knowledge. Delia was an amazing

cook and homemaker. She was talented, creative and excelled with everything

she put her mind and hands to. She tailored suits and coats, make clothing

for her children and grandchildren. The western shirts she made her sons

were works of art. She also crocheted, knitted, quilted and did all kinds of

needlework. She grew beautiful flowers that graced our dining table year round.

Mom rarely sat still and when she did her hands were working on

one project or another. She loved being a homemaker and would often be

heard humming as she went about her daily chores.

Her cooking will always be remembered and missed. Friends loved staying

over for dinner or coming home with us after school knowing she was

probably making flour tortillas and they would be treated to one with melted

butter. We all miss her tortillas and the other great foods she prepared.

When her children were older Delia worked as a bi-lingual aid for

Thompson Elementary School. She loved it when former students recognized

her years later. But most of all Delia took great pride in her family. She will

be forever missed.

Delia lived out her final years near her daughter and family in McKinleyville CA.

Delia is survived by her children, Dale, Barbara, Anthony, Mark and their

spouses. Grandchildren, Joanna, Daniel, Charie, Alison, Jonothan, Skye

and 13 great-grandchildren.

Memorial Mass to be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10 am at St. Joseph

Catholic Church 505 E Mt. View Barstow Ca. Meads Mortuary presiding.

Committal service to follow at Mt View Memorial Park 37067 Irwin Rd. Barstow.

Lunch following interment at Noonan Hall 555 E Mt. View hosted by

Martha’s Helpers.