Loreta Esquivel

LORETA ESPIRITU ESQUIVEL 1929 - 2013 John 16:22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. With heavy hearts we say goodbye to our wonderful mom, grandma and great grandma who passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the age 84. She was born in Bacoor, Cavite Philippines on July 15, 1929. Predeceased by her husband, Amaury Esquivel Sr. (2012). Loreta and Amaury's marriage was a perfect example of true love and commitment. She was a homemaker. Loreta will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, an exceptional and caring mother and grandmother. She was a great cook. She also enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She was not only the family's foundation but she was its framework and sounding board. She was always there when needed without exception. She will be missed by her family, relatives and friends here in Lethbridge and overseas. Loreta leaves behind her sons: Manolito (Sheryl) Esquivel, Ramoncito (Ruby) Esquivel, Amaury (Elgie) Esquivel Jr; daughters: Leonora (Antonio) Caraig, Lorna (Ponciano) Pamute; adopted daughters: May Rose (Steve) Popovics, Chandris (Andrew) Alavata; sister: Liwanag (Romy) De Castro; Brothers: Rodolfo Espiritu and Danilo Espiritu; grandchildren: Michael, Melanie, Michelle, Raymond, Ryan, Sharlene, Antonio Amaury, Julius, Jessa Mae, Justin, Ryan Jay and Nikko; great-grandchildren: Dustin, Allen, Joanna, Mahlia, Maui and Madie, Addyson, Anjelica and Gabe, and many loving nieces and nephews. She has joined in heaven her husband, Amaury Esquivel Sr. her parents: Luisa and Placido Espiritu, daughter: Rizalina Esquivel, brothers: Efren and Carlito Espiritu, sisters: Segundina Espiritu and Corazon Angeles, daughter in law: Lilia Esquivel. Vigil Rites will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at ST. MARTHA'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd West Lethbridge, Alberta. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2013 at ST. MARTHA'S CATHOLIC CHURCH.

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