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Mavis Esparaza Obituary

Mavis Castillo Esparza Resident of Union City Mavis Castillo Esparza passed away on Oct. 25, 2010 at Morning Glory Assisted Living Facility, Union City, at the age of 78. She is survived by her loving sons, Jess and Richard Esparza, grandchildren Rachelle (Dean) Meier and Andrea Esparza and great-grandchildren Jordan and Lauryn Meier. She is also survived by her sister, Olivia (Raymond) Gonzalves and her brother Frank (Jackie) Castillo; loving sister-in-law Rebecca Souza and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mavis was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Esparza, father, Frank Castillo Sr., mother, Guadalupe Munoz and sisters, Ophelia Chavez and Mary Louise Verzasconi, and grandson, Anthony Esparza. Mavis was born January 31, 1932 in Fresno, CA. Mavis was known as an avid Home-Photographer who documented (almost daily) the events of her life and all those around her. A visitation will be held at Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary, 267 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo, CA 94580, 510-278-2800, Sunday, Oct. 31 from 12:00 to 5:00, with a Rosary at 3:00pm. Final Memorial Services will begin at Grissom's at 10:00a.m., Monday, Nov. 1st with Graveside services to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 1051 Harder Rd., Hayward, 510-581-2488, where Mavis will be laid to rest beside her husband Fred Esparza.

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Oct. 29, 2010.

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Ellie Gonzalves-Leard

October 29, 2010

I lost my aunt, my Godmother and one of the best friends I will ever have in my life this past Monday. You were loved more than I was ever capable of showing or telling you, but I think you knew how important you were to me and how much I loved you. You were there for every momentous occasion of my life, and helped me through every one of them. The gifts you gave of yourself have helped shaped me into the woman I am today, and for that I thank you. You taught me the joys of life, and that, yes, you truly can laugh at everything and everyone. You are a light in my life that will forever burn brightly. I am thanking God for the wondrous person he gave us when you were born, and I am so grateful that you were a part of our family's life. I will miss you, more than words can say, but I know that you will continue to live, always in my heart and memories. Richard and Jess, you are so lucky to have had this wonderful woman as your Mom, but you already know that. Thanks for sharing her with me for all these years, (smile)I love you and your Mom dearly. I wish you peace with God Auntie (and bet you've already made Uncle Fred breakfast).

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