Gloria C. Delgado

Gloria Olga C. Delgado, 86, of Irvine, California, passed away on
September 18, 2016. She was born in Tucson, Arizona on September 29,
1929. Predeceased by parents, Francisco "Chacho" and Concepcion
"Concha" Contreras. She attended Tucson High School and was later
married on December 14, 1948, to Henry H. Delgado. who predeceased
her.
She is survived by her sister, Olivia C. Caballero, and predeceased by
sisters, Mary Louise "Licha" Tully and Cecilia "Sheila" Consuelo Romero.
Also predeceased by brothers, Frank "Pancho" Contreras, Fernando
"Nando" Contreras, and Ernesto "Neto" Contreras.She was a devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church. Gloria had a
loving passion for her family and friends. She devoted her life to raising
and loving her children. Gloria was a great supporter of education for her
children and other young persons she met during her lifetime. She was
very active in her children's schools Parent Teacher Association (PTA).
Volunteered with Pima County Health Department assisting her husband in
delivering health services to migrant workers.
While in Tucson, Arizona, she worked registering voters and as a Poll
Worker during elections. She was very grateful for her right to vote and
even voted in the last 2016 Primary Election.
Momma worked in retail in her younger years. Later, while raising her
children, she worked retail during the holiday seasons and as an AVON
Lady. While in California, she worked in various manufacturing companies
and retired as Lead Lady in the manufacturing of Aeronautics parts.
Momma loved playing cards. She excelled at playing poker with family
members and friends. Much laughter and frivolity took place during these
friendly games.
She is survived by her children: Mary Gloria Parker (George), Henry Jerry
Delgado (Sandy), and Elizabeth Ann Delgado. Her youngest daughter
Roberta "Bertie" JoAnn Lindroth (Dennis) predeceased her.
Grandchildren: Alexandria Nicole Massaro (Dominic), Katherine Elizabeth
Lindroth, John Harley Ruelas, Andrew Carpenter, and Joseph and Jessica
Delgado, who both predeceased her.
Great-Grandsons: Gianni Massaro, Anthony Massaro, and Lorenzo
Massaro.
Gloria is also survived by numerous cousins, numerous nephews,
numerous nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
Special thanks to Gloria's niece, Cynthia Boone and nephew, Randy Tully
for their wonderful care and love for momma. Funeral arrangements will be held at East Lawn Palms Mortuary, on
Thursday, September 29, 2016, Visitation from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM and
Rosary at 7:00 PM
Address: 5801 East Grant Road, Tucson, Arizona 85712
Funeral Mass will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, on Friday,
September 30, 2016, Mass at 10:00 AM. Lunch Reception
Immediately following at Parish Hall.
Address: 300 North Tanque Verde Loop Road, Tucson, AZ. 85748
Graveside services to be held at Forrest Lawn in Cypress, California
on Monday, October 3, 2016, at 2:30 PM.
Address: 4471 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, California
Telephone: 714-484-2088
The family wishes to thank caregivers contracted with Horizon Support
Services in Orange County California, particularly Flo Downs Wilson and
Valerie Rosa who provided excellent care while she was in Irvine,
California. While in Tucson, Arizona, caregivers provided by Synergy
Caregiving Company, particularly Mary Hayworth and Jessica Ochoa for
their excellent service. Additionally, the Tucson Medical Hospice Staff for
their professional care of momma.