Gloria DeOcampo

1934 - 2024

Our beloved mother passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024. She was 90 years old. She was born February 18, 1934 in La Salle County Texas to Acencion and Margarita Molina. After High School Graduation her family moved to Watsonville California. She later married Paul T. DeOcampo, and they moved to Aromas Ca. They lived in Aromas for 45 years. She later returned to live in Watsonville in 2010. Gloria taught for the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, H. A. Hyde School for over 25 years. She loved her profession. She also served on the Board of Directors for Salud Para la Gente for 20 years. Another program that brought her much joy. Gloria loved serving her community of Watsonville. She was an active member of St. Patrick's Church throughout most of her life.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Paul T. DeOcampo, two sisters and one brother. She is survived by one sister, Elvia Schlagel of Menifee, Ca., three children, Veronica Hernandez (Cipriano), Antoniette Lectenburg (Ron), Paul DeOcampo (Paulie), as well as 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

A rosary and funeral mass will take place at St Patrick's Parish in Watsonville on September 27, 2024. Rosary will be at 10:00am, Mass at 11:00 am and Burial to follow at Valley Public Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Gloria DeOcampo can be made to Salud Para la Gente Po Box 1870, Watsonville, Ca. 95076. Or St Patrick's Church 721 Main Street, Watsonville Ca. 95076. Mehl's Colonial Chapel was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.