Augustina "Augie" Alderete

ALDERETE-Augustina "Augie" Alderete, May 28, 1927 - September 12, 2010. Surrounded by her family, Augustina Alderete, 83, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, September 12, 2010, into the hands of her Lord. Augie was born on MAy 28, 1927 in Victorville, California to Francisco and Felicitas Zavala. Upon the premature death of her mother, Augie and her brother Frank were raised by their father's cousin, Estanislada and her husband Annunciacion Rubio. Along with their 11 other children, Annunciacion and Estanislada loved and cared for Augie and Frank as their own. On August 26, 1950, Augie married Joe Vindiola Alderete. They had a long happy marriage, married only by the health issues of recent years. Augie was a genuinely beautiful person, and was deeply loved by her family, a large extended family , and many dear friends. She cherished her family and friends, and when anyone visited, they were treated to her delicious cooking. She was an inspiration to all those that knew her, especially mothers. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Joe. She leaves her children, Vivian, Joe (Debra), John and Carol; her grandchildren, Justin Drew, and Joseph (Holly); Erin (Charles) and Matthew; her great-grandchildren, David, Aaron, Cameron and Sophia; Hannah; and one great-grandchild yet to be born. Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in La Puente. in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Augie's honor to the American Heart Association, 816 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, 90017 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 5900 Wilshire Blvd. #1100, Los Angeles, 90036.