Recuerdo a la Sra. Gloria siempre tan contenta y bailadora. En especial en la  15añera de Adriana la recuerdo bailando 'La Chona' tan alegre con mi Comadre Esperanza. Y cuando tenia la oportunidad le mandaba sus verdolagas que le encantaban tanto.... siempe tendre estos bonitos recuerdos en mi corazon..❤ Goya

So many years of beautiful  memories.  When we were very young, Mom had to leave us in Tijuana with strangers.  Since she was an American born citizen, she was able to work in San Diego.  She held three jobs in order to legally get green cards for her children.  She did that in less than two years.  Thanks to her, our happy lives begin in the USA.

She formed us with a very strict hand.  I admire and applaud her for that.  Parents should learn from her.  In spite of her strict rules, she made time to play and interact with us.  I remember her chasing us with the water hose, playing hide and seek and many other games.

She also made time for her grandkids.  She was a good sport.  On one of our camping trips, she allowed the grandkids to tie her to a tree.  They were pretending to be Indians.  Another game they still talk about is “Grandma in the bottle”.   She would also show her love by cooking for them.  They still remember her yummy burritos and other treats.

In the past years I had the honor and privilege of taking care of my amazing mom.  Irma,  Melba and Germán shared that honor with me.   My morning was spent getting her ready for the day.  I would shower and dress her.  While I was fixing breakfast, German helped her with her teeth, face cream and hair.    When he wheeled her into the dining room, I would say “Que bonita muchachita.”   She would answer “Verdad que si.”

At the end of the day she would say “ya vámonos”.    I’d ask “ a donde vamos”?  She’d say  “A ver a papa”.   It was an every day conversation.   Mama, you left this world on your father’s birthday, giving him a huge birthday present, and leaving us with a huge broken heart.

Mom, even when you and my siblings are physically apart from me, we will forever be spiritually united by the love you left in our hearts.  You and your love will live in us forever.

Love you,  MI MUCHACHITA BONITA

My mom, Barbarita Tobar, met Gloria in 1954 and became best friends.  I was twelve when I met her in a New Year’s party hosted by my sweet uncle Manuel Márquez (not related to Gloria).  He also passed away 4-27-2021 RIP.  The mariachi band played all night, and there she was.....beautiful, tall, slim, elegantly dressed.  She reminded me of a movie star, dancing laughing and having fun.

Beneath her physical beauty she was kind hearted.  She took my mom and all of us (5) under her wings into her home when we came to the USA.  I have very fond memories of our time with her and her wonderful, caring family.  My mom passed away on 6-3-2021, eighteen days after Gloria.  Mom was also 93 years old.  I will miss Gloria’s laugh, her happiness when they talked about their experiences when they traveled together.  Her zest for life, her love of mariachi music and the joyous time we all shared around her.   She will forever be in my heart.

Gloria and my mom took their last trip to heaven where they will continue to be “BFF”  forever and ever.

What is the meaning of the name Gloria?   Immortal, Fame, Praise, Honor and Glory.  In one way or another, Gloria made honor to her name.

Con mucho amor,
Raquel

Gloria R. Marquez, was my mom.

She was a loving mom, a strict disciplinaran at times, but always loving.  We lived  & grew up in a relatively bad neighborhood, she stressed that we run straight & true, to make good of ourselves. After all, she knew the good life at a young age, then the bad as a child, then the good again as an adult, in America.

Mom gave much for us & to me, and in return, I gave her as much as I could in giving her the best personal care & attention for 3.5 years, which she richly deserved.

I am thankful for her best friend, Barbarita Tovar, for not for her, I would not be here on this planet. She introduced her friend to my mom which ultimately turned out to be my dad. I am eternally grateful to Barbarita for this.

The 3 friends are upstairs now, enjoying heaven and looking down upon us with smiles. I am so happy for them!

Mi  Nina Márquez, 
My beautiful Godmother whom I had to learn to share with my two younger siblings, because as much as l would tried to explain it to them they said she was their Nina too. To our mother she was like her mother & we got to spend such good times & go on adventures with her. I remember going to her work @ Kaiser  & picking up her nopalitos my moms favorite, also going to visit her relatives in Tijuana & our trips to Las Vegas or going to listen to Mariachi. Her laughter was contagious and her beauty l always admired.  So positive, so happy, and as l grew older she always gave me the best advice. I can go on & on about what a beautiful human being she was. I feel very grateful & blessed to have had her in my life.  Nina siempre vivirá en mi corazón. Nos deja muy bonitos recuerdos y ejemplos de cómo vivir la vida. Hasta pronto. 

Comadre was more then a friend, she was like a mom to me. She treated me like one of her children. I always felt so special & loved by her. She would always give me the best advice when I needed it. However if I didn’t take her advice she would be very upset with me also like one of her children. Comadre was the most beautiful & caring person inside & out I’ve ever met. I always felt so lucky & glad to have her be part of my life! Also my 3 children loved her & always appreciated how she was always so loving to them like if they were her blood grandkids. She was always smiling & full of life. She has left me with the greatest happy & fun memories to hold in my heart. She will always be close to my heart & I will truly miss her. I will now have another angel watching over me. I am so grateful & appreciate that the family always treated me like part of the family. It was always an honor to know that she felt close to me & always comfortable to talk to me in secret & had that trust in me. She was the best mother anyone would want. She was strict & hardworking mother. She always loved & wanted the best for her children! When I first met Comadre about 46yrs ago, I was introduced to her by Rigo & she asked him Mijo (son) where did you meet her at? Because she looks very homely like a little “Rancherita” meaning like I was from a ranch. I always wondered what she thought of me when she first met me. So I asked her & she said if I tell you promise you won’t get mad? I told her of course not. Gracias Comadre por todo, La quierro mucho y hasta pronto! I will always have you in my heart & miss you very much!
“La Rancherita”
Elaina Lopez

Ms. Gloria was the most beautiful person I ever met. She treated me like one of her daughters. She was always kind, friendly and greeting u with a beautiful smile 😍.  I was truly grateful for our friendship and the way she treated me. I  will always remember those beautiful things.  Very special mom.

It was my biggest Honor to be a caregiver for Mamacita the last 20 years.  To give back the tremendous Love that she gave to All her family, in our lifetime.  I was fortunate to be her surprise last child of 8.  Mom was a strict single parent, but very respected by all her children.  She taught us to respect our elders, that family always came first and never to speak bad about family.  She had a very forgiving heart and believed in 2nd chances.  As we grew older, my Mother became my best friend and travel companion. 
She worked so hard to give a better life to all her children in San Diego.  Her children wanted to give back by giving her amazing vacations.  It was my Great Privilege to be able to show Mamacita the world in our travels, from Hawaii to Russia.  I was blessed to have that personal time with Mom, and hear her life stories and struggles.  Her youth was a Mexican western movie on a hacienda.  It was hard to believe, since Mom was always such a classy, elegant and independent woman.  She overcame her early struggles, and was fortunate to be able to travel up to the age 86.  Our Last travels on a Mediterranean cruise ended in Rome.  Mom being very religious, was so excited to see and hear the new Pope speak at the Vatican.  Mom felt content she could physically make this European trip.  It was her Last, as our Mother's health and strength declined with age.  My Best memories will always be:  Moms laughter, her singing & flirting with mariachi, making friends with everyone, hearing her stories and traveling with my best friend.  Now Mamacita has traveled to a better place, reuniting with beloved family and friends who departed before her.  The Big party with mariachi music awaits her in Heaven.  I will miss her dearly, but will always remember the strong woman and example she was to us.  After 49 years of her son Rigo waiting for her, she is now resting by his side. 
Thank You Mama' for all your Love & sacrifices.  Te quiero mucho siempre..  Tu bebita 

I'm related to Gloria and her family through her niece; my late wife Rebeca Kerechuk (formerly Ramirez.)
Gloria lived a life of extreme joys and sorrows, she knew the losses of a child, close friends and beloved family members. She knew turbulent relationships and the hardship of starting life over. But despite all that life threw at her, she remained one of the happiest people I have ever known. Her extreme enthusiasm for enjoying life was immediately understood by anyone who came near her. She left us with many happy memories that will make us smile for years to come.  
Heaven must have become a little more fun now that Gloria has arrived. 
Norman Kerechuk


My Precious Grandma,
I am so grateful for the time I spent with you, and so humbled by your life of hard work, perseverance, faith in God, and most importantly, unconditional love. Thank you for who you were, and who you have taught me to be! I learned so much from you, cooking, cleaning, appreciation for mariachis, and giving me the strength to fight  for my life. Traveling with you, was so much fun, you were always making friends. You have always told the best stories and taught the best lessons. I am eternally grateful for the time you spent with me and my kids. My cherished lesson from you is that intentions were nice, but actions were best. It’s time for you to be carefree, Grandma, to look down upon us and smile at your accomplishments.we are all better off because of our time spent with you. Until we meet again, I hold you in my thoughts and in my heart.
I will  love you for the rest of my life my beautiful Grandma,
Celeste


Grandma,
You will be greatly missed by all of us, but I know that we are all aware of how fortunate we are to have had you here for as long as we did.  I know your life was not always easy, but you were such a strong woman and you did an amazing job as a single mother.  Your strength is something that I will always admire.  
It seems that all of your grandchildren cherish a similar memory...your cooking!  I remember as a kid getting excited when I knew we were going to your house because you always made us fideo.  It did not matter if it was hot or cold outside, we could count on you making us fideo, and other delicious foods.  Your enchiladas were my favorite!!   Unfortunately, mine do not taste anything close to what I remember yours tasting like.   Fideo, enchiladas, tamales, chile rellenos, nopales, gorditas...it did not matter what was on the menu, it was all delicious!  It is something special when your grandma makes such great food because you know it was made with love.  You were an amazing Grandma with such a big personality.  I do not think you ever met a stranger.  
You will be missed Grandma but I know we will see each other again.  Rest in peace.

Love Always,
Marlyna

I will miss my Suegra (mother-in-law)
My Suegra was a very special person that will be in our hearts and prayers forever.  She loved talking to people, even strangers.  One day we were at a Kaiser pharmacy waiting in line to pick up a prescription and she was talking for awhile with another lady.  My husband, Rogelio, asked her who that lady was.  She said "no se" (I don't know).  She reminds me so much of my mom.  They made friends wherever they went.
She loved to do things for her family and friends, whether it was a special meal or something crafty.  I still have an origami money shirt she made me many years ago.  She made the bedding for the bassinets for my two daughters (I still have the pillow).  She also embroidered aprons for my daughters, which I still treasure.  She made them with her loving hands.  She always made me Lentils.  To this day, I can't make them like she did.  I watched her make them and I still can't make them as good as she did.
Years ago when my girls were young, we joined Espie and her family along with my Mother-in-law and other family members to a camp site in Bridgeport that they enjoyed going to yearly.  They got there a few days before us and Espie told me that her mom was so excited that we were joining them that she cleaned up the camp site area before we arrived.  I mean cleaned up; she swept the dirt ground and cleaned the area so it looked perfect for when we got there.  She prepared a place for us just as I believe the Lord has prepared the perfect place for her and welcomed her in his loving arms.
We love you and miss you, Suegra.

Grandma,
I don’t quite know how we’ll do this life without you, but how blessed are we to have had you for so long.  You were every bit of our upbringing, our traditions and our greatest memories.  Not every grandma will go into a bottle for her grandkids, let them tie her to a tree while camping and nearly set it on fire like an episode of Bugs Bunny or be the first to celebrate each 18 year old’s birthday. Hmmm…. maybe it had something to do with us going to a casino.  

I had the greatest time on our cruise and made such fun memories.  Dressing up for fancy dinners while we were sea sick, soaking up rays while swinging in a hammock on the islands and walking and dancing around Epcot.

You laughed contagiously and showed your love through your cooking.  Somehow everything you made was the best I ever had! Nopales, chile rellenos, fideo & enchiladas – all so good!

But of everything you made, our family and your legacy will be my favorite.  Long Christmases, loud parties with lots of laughter and every milestone worth celebrating.  Rest peacefully Grandma – we will miss you endlessly.  

Love,
Tammy

In listening to the stories from your family, and watching the love Melba has for you in the way she ran with you and cared for you,
I have learned you were an amazing mother that gave her children the feeling of love, trust, and stability.  You were their warmth and you were their shelter.  You were the one that they could always count on and thru all your challenges you kept your faith. You will never be ceased from your childrens' hearts or their minds.  You will live in each one of them forever.  It is very clear how much you were  loved.  Rest in peace Ms. Marquez.  You served well.


In 2001, we bought our home in Santee and quickly met our neighbors, Gloria and Melba. It’s was an instant friendship. We were the recipients of Gloria’s gifted cooking on many occasions! Her tamales, at Christmas, were the best. We had great conversations on the driveways between our homes. Life would get busy and sometimes weeks would go by without a chat…but we’d always find time to catch up. Bill’s mom, Maye, moved in with us this year in January. Her health was fading as was Gloria’s. We had no idea that time was so short. Maye passed away on March 15 and Gloria passed away on May 15. So here we are, my neighbor, missing our Moms and doing life without them. They are dancing in heaven now. We love you, Gloria! ❤️🌺❤️

Gloria- such a sweet lady!. Always  enjoyed talking to her during her dental visits. It was nice having her sit at my desk and tell me about her travel adventures and family.  I liked to hear her laugh. She would tell me about her family and how grateful she was Melba  was there for her. I will miss that twinkle in her eyes and her kindness towards me. She would always give me a big hug. A little lady with a big heart! May she Rest In Peace in his Glory!

Grandma,

As I think about the 93 beautiful years you had with our family I can’t help but reflect on everything you’ve taught us over the years…you taught us how to make the perfect fideo, Chile rellenos, nopales, etc. you taught us countless priceless life lessons and that chisme is best served over hours of making Christmas tamales (as long as you didn’t get kicked out of the kitchen first for picking the wrong side of the hoja to spread the masa over…yes Mama Espie and Dannikah I’m talking to you two)! 

But most importantly you taught us that blood is thicker than water, and that laughter and Vick’s can cure any ailment. One of my favorite memories of you is when I was seven and I was telling you I was going to brush my teeth, you handed me your dentures so I could brush yours too, I had never seen you laugh so hard as I’m sure my face was one of fright…your contagious laughter still rings in my memories all these years later and brings a smile to my face. 

Your hard work is revered and appreciated as we all have a better life because of you…We owe everything to you. Your legacy and traditions live on through us…”for if you think about your loved one, they are alive in your mind, they are alive in your heart”…So for now Grandma sueña con los angelitos.

Te quiero mucho,

Su Muñeca

So Sorry for your loss.  Praising God for the blessing of your mother. A strong Christian mother who's faith brought her through many trials.  

A real Caballera blessed by her family.  Truly a Proverbs 31 woman.  

Much love to you and yours.  Sad for you.  Happy your mom made it to the arms of Jesus and forever in his arms.  

No words can ever be said that is in my heart. Mom was an amazing, as a single parent, working several jobs and sometimes into the night making sure we went to school, church. Mom proved that miracles do happen, growing up in a poor side of town and some rough group of people. We all have become good members of Society and Church. As for the family we were all happy and blessed to have her for our Mom, for she gave us strength, determination and faith. For me she will always be in my thoughts,words and heart. I know now that she is heaven playing slots with Mariachi playing and with her friends and family party time. With her in my heart she'll never be missed, for she is always with me, I Love You Mom. P.S. yes Anita I always remember Mom pulling ear from a party.

Grandma,

I am going to miss you so much.  You were such a character!  I remember one time my parents were visiting you and were going to take you to a casino.  I showed up and said that I was going to join you guys too and you let out this super loud excited yell that took us all by surprise.  I still laugh when I think about it.  I loved that energy about you and it's a characteristic that I also possess.  I used to taunt you by speaking in Spanish mocking your voice.  If my Dad said something mean I would yell 'Malcriado!' and you would agree with me.  Haha.  I will think of you every time I eat fideo, nopales and gorditas.  Those will instantly remind me of you for the rest of my life.   I remember the dinners at your house when I was younger.  You always had fideo ready for me because you knew it was my favorite (and apparently Symone's too!).  I remember the one year the whole family spent Christmas in Big Bear.  One night us cousins were hanging out upstairs in one of the bedrooms telling stories and you joined us.  You were making us laugh so hard.  It's a really special memory.  This picture is from our last Christmas together.  You were so pleased with all the pink gifts and I will always remember that day.

Thank you for all the memories and for being my Grandma!

Love Forever,
Becky

 Today is a day of sadness and a day of happiness being that  Gloria Marquez has gone through the gates of heaven.  Sadness because we will no longer will be able to give Gloria a hug, see her wonderful smile, hear her voice, feel the love she had for all and most of all enjoy her laughter.  
A day of sadness that is made easier by the wonderful memories Gloria created for us to remember her by forever.  
I can picture in my memory Gloria, my mom Felicitas and their friend Sara, getting off work at midnight and all three heading to Las Vegas for a girls night out.  Nothing to hold them back not even the wind.  Win or lose they just enjoyed each other’s company.  
I TRULY BELIEVE THAT GLORIA  AND MY MOM’S MIDDLE NAME IS “CASINO”.  
My mom and Gloria had a lot in common.  
-	Both U.S. Citizens and as children returning to Mexico in 1930.   My mom, Felicitas,  born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and Gloria born in Lafayette, Colorado, only a couple hundred miles separating their birth places.  
-	Both returning to the United States and settling in San Diego.  
-	Both having children who were classmates in the same schools.
-	Both having sons who served in the military during the 
Vietnam war, sadly Gloria’s son Rigoberto Marquez was killed in action in Vietnam.   
-	Both strong single women raising a family.
-	Both working and retiring from Kaiser Permanente. 
-	And now both ending up in the same cemetery, Holy Cross.  
Their friendship was set in stone and meant to be.    
So let our minds become full with happiness knowing that Gloria and my mom blessed us during their long life’s and are now in eternal friendship in the afterlife.   
In closing I would say that I am sure my mom, Felicitas, has conjured up some slot machines in heaven and both Gloria and my mom are playing them.  The jackpot payoff is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.   So the next time you see a rainbow you know who the winners are.  GOD BLESS ALL.  
With respect and condolence, Alfonso Martinez 

My grandma was a great and loving person. I love her and will forever miss her with all my heart. I loved her so much and she was a great listener and alway gave me great advice. I loved her cooking and learned to cook several dishes. I know she is in a great place and is praising God with her family members free from pain.  I love you grandma and I look forward to seeing you again!!!🙏

Gloria Marquez family.  Your mom was a great friend of my mom, Felicitas Martinez, co-workers at Kaiser,  children that attended the same schools, both loved the casinos and to travel.  They were adventures, strong, single women made of steel.   Both lived long and meaningful lives.  
Having noticed that your mom, her siblings and parents returned to Mexico in 1930 I was just curious if they got caught up in the Mexican Repatriation Act of 1930, where those of Mexican ancestry were told they had to return to Mexico. This included non-citizen parents, grandparents and US Citizen children.  My mom and her entire family which consisted of parents, husbands, spouses, uncles and children were put on a train in Tennant California and sent to Mexico in December 1930.  The only thing they could take was what they could carry with them.  A sad period.  But that is for later discussion.  Our condolence to the entire Marquez family.  God Bless.   

I Love and will miss Mom.

I would be talking to mom on the phone and she would invite me to go over because she made my favorite dish.  I figured I’m going to be eating Enchiladas, Beef Tamales or many others of her great dishes. She was so happy and eager to show me the big tray of Chile Rellenos or the large pot of Pollo con Mole. To her credit there were eight of us and she got us confused. Those were someone else’s favorite and my least favorite two dishes. This story repeated itself quite often. Sometimes it would be the food I liked but she had made it thinking it was someone else’s favorite dish.

When we were very young, mom would play with us (chasing her screaming kids). mom would tell us scary stories while she ironed, Mom would taught us how to make kites out of newspapers and sticks (they actually flew), mom taught us how to make string for our tops and yoyos out of thread. Mom taught us how make make spinning button. On mom's only day off she would take us in the bus to the park in Tijuana for games and Chile corn on the cob and  cucumbers.
Mom raised us to respect our elders and authority.
In Jr. High I would always do something that would send me the office. Mr. Hurly was my counselor (arms like Popeye) he had a paddle made out of hardwood.. "Augie you want 3 swats or a note to your mother"?  Swats please, if I take a note home it'll 3 weeks of punishment, 3 swats it's done and over... "okay assume the position" Thank you Mom for Raising us right, you earned your Rest, Love you...

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Gloria R Marquez

May 9, 1928 – May 15, 2021

Erickson-Anderson Mortuary

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