Mavis Castillo Esparaza

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.