Margaret Champion Ross

Margaret was preceded in death by: her parents, Daniel and Manuela Farias Champion and her husband, John Martin Ross, sister, Amelia Alamia and her husband, Alfonso, Brother, Salvador Champpion and his wife, Virginia, sister, Mary Arredondo and her husband, Arturo, brother, Juan Simon Champion and brother-in-law, Rudolfo de la Vina. She is survived by: her sons Joseph Daniel Ross and his wife Nancy Finch Ross; and David Michael Ross. She is also survived by her daughter Deborah Ross Reina and her husband Frank Anthony Reina, Jr. Margaret’s grandchildren survive her. They are: Emily Koempel and her husband Jeremy with their daughter Harper; Joseph Ross and his wife Jessica; Matthew Ross; Angela Reina Greca and her husband Alberto with their children Nicolas and Sophia; Andrew Reina; and Michael Reina. Also surviving are Margaret's sisters, Lucille Garcia and her husband Antonio and Irene de la Vina.

Margaret Ross lived her life with a great deal of personal pride and individual integrity. She shared her lively spirit with all who knew her – without reservation or hesitation. A loving and faithful wife for over 50 years, she now joins her “cadet”, John. A protective, nurturing, and loving mother – she awaits her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her family and friends will miss her quick wit – sharp, acerbic, and often left of center. We will miss her endless stories and jokes. We will miss her warmth and smile. We will, however, keep her with us always in our hearts, souls, and minds.

The family will receive visitors from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Waltrip Funeral Directors. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00AM on Monday, April 16, 2012, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 10135 West Road. The Rite of Committal will be at Memorial Oaks Cemetery following the Mass.