Gloria Ariane Villalobos was born on February 5th, 1968 to loving parents Emetrio “Emmett” Villalobos and Lucille Villarreal in Stockton California. Her father Emmett was in the military so Gloria began to travel the word at just seven weeks old. After high school Gloria went on to attend Washington State University where she attained her B.A. in Science. She then went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Astronomy. Gloria began her career at the Vanderbilt Planetarium on Long Island. She then worked for the Museum of Natural History and Science. Gloria finally settled in Lakewood. Here is where she worked for the Ocean County College at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium. Gloria’s love for all things Astronomy led her to teach the course at Ocean County College as well as she toured local elementary schools with her “Mad Scientist” program to advocate the importance of science to our youth.
Gloria was predeceased by her Aunts; Barbara Torres-Yciano, Sara Zavala, Margaret Simmons, and Virginia. Uncles; Carlos Torres, and Richard Villalobos.
Surviving are her Parents; Emmett and Lucille, Stepfather; Joe Villarreal; Brother; Marcus Lowe, Aunts; Louise Rosas, Esther Birmingham, Josephine Maldonado, and Rosemarie Alvarez . Uncle; Florentino Villalobos. Step Siblings; Jose and Helen Villarreal, and Lisa Jiménez.
Visitation will be held Saturday March 17th, from 2-6 p.m., at D’Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Avenue, Lakewood.
Memorial Service will be held Sunday March 18th, 1 p.m., at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College, 1 College Drive, Toms River.
Gloria will be interred in San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery, Stockton California
