Dolores T. Aranda

Maria de los Dolores (Trevino) Aranda Adrian – Dolores (Trevino) Aranda, age 92, of Adrian peacefully completed her life’s journey on earth, and entered into eternal life with her Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility in Adrian. She was surrounded by her loving family. Dolores was born on March 4, 1922 in Melvin, Texas to Simon and Jenoveva (Ruiz) Trevino. Dolores married Porfirio A. Aranda on January 3, 1941, in Brady, Texas, and he preceded her in death on April 5, 1987. Dolores was a lifelong member of St. Mary of Good Counsel Catholic Church and she was a Cursillista. She was also a past member of the Guadalupe Society and the local GI Forum chapter. Dolores was employed at Siena Heights College (University), the Holiday Inn, and at the Piotter Center. She also worked for the Foster Grandparent Program at Garfield School for ten years, under Marcie Brown. She had very fond memories working as a Foster Grandparent, under Tom McNaughton and Sue Gould. In her retirement, she spent many years at home caring for her grandchildren. Our mom was a pillar of strength and a woman with great pride. She was very proud of her heritage and one who cherished the importance of passing on those roots to her 9 children, 20 grandchildren, and 31 great grandchildren. She enjoyed music, her Spanish television stations, and was also very proud of her children receiving their college educations. But we are most proud of our mother for doing the job that she did in raising all of us, and for the sacrifices she had made along the way for each of us. We are very thankful and grateful to our Lord who blessed her with 92 years of life. She was the oldest living Aranda. No other Aranda in our history has ever lived to be this age; a sign of her Catholic faith, and her determination throughout her entire life. Dolores is survived by five children: Connie Baily of Adrian, Michigan, Jess (Annita) Aranda of Adrian, Michigan, Rosa Linda (Kido) Garza also of Adrian, Michigan, Martha (Roger) Rodriguez of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Juan (Marianne) Aranda of Ann Arbor, Michigan. “Lola” as she was called by her sisters, is also survived by one sister, Gregoria Rodriguez, of Weslaco, Texas. Her Grandchildren are; Tony Aranda, Renee (Pat) Manzie, Max (Eloysa) Aranda Jr., Paul Aranda, Rafael Duran, Robert Duran, Martina Aranda, Julie (Bryon) Burns, Ramon Cantu, Rebecca (Tim) Szegda, Dr. Oliver (Dr. Karissa) Garza, Dr. Carlos (Angela) Garza, Estevan (Erika) Garza, Marquita (Daniel) Douglas, Maria (Bill) Fluette, Francesca (Matthew) Anderson, Monica Rodriguez (Eirik Gumeny), Christina Rodriguez, Valerie (Jake) Helmer, and Ricky Aranda. Her Great Grandchildren are; Christopher Aranda, Anthony Aranda, Jonathan Gardiner, Jesse Gardiner, James Aranda, Joseph Aranda, Steven Aranda, Sylvia Aranda, Austin Aranda, Kayla Aranda, Christianna Duran, Savanah Aranda, Isaiah Aranda, Megan Salinas, Samantha Burns, Cameron Burns, Damian Cantu, Elizabeth Cantu, Grant Garza, Harrison Garza, Scarlett Garza, Matson Garza, Wade Garza, Reese Garza, Donavan Anderson, Nathan Douglas, Nicholas Douglas, Allison Fluette, Emily Fluette, Sabrina Helmer, and Ethan Helmer; and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Simon and Jenoveva (Ruiz) Trevino, the father of her children, Porfirio Aranda, one sister Margarita (Maria) Martinez, one infant daughter Isabelle Aranda, and three sons, Max Aranda, Frank Aranda, and Ricky Aranda. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2014 at Saint Mary of Good Counsel Parish in Adrian, with the Rev. Shaun Lowery as celebrant. Interment services will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014, with a Prayer Vigil at 7 p.m. at the Wagley Funeral home in Adrian. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Foster Grandparent Program or Daybreak of Adrian. Envelopes will be available at the Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send online condolences to the family at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com. . The family would also like to give a special thank you to the Staff of the Lenawee Medical Care Facility, and a heartfelt thanks to Sara, Laura, Molly and Michelle in the Camelot wing. A special thanks also to April from Hospice of Lenawee – Adrian.

Dolores T. Aranda

March 4, 1922 - March 6, 2014