Cathy was married and divorced, and singularly adopted two male children on December 8, 1988, after fostering them for 2 years.
She was a devoted daughter, sister, adoptive mother, godmother and a caring and loving friend to many who came into her life over the years.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Catalina Amelia Escamilla was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Aurelia Escamilla, and her godson Richard Escamilla.
She is survived by her two adopted sons, Max and Ricky Garcia, three brothers, Miguel, Guadalupe, and Jesse Escamilla, and her half sister Maria Luisa Gill from Ohio, and many loved nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Catalina will be held Monday, December 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM, Rosary at 10:00 AM, Mass at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, at 15437 W. Kearney Boulevard, Kerman, CA 93630. Directly following the Mass, the Burial will take place at Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 S. Cornelia Ave, Fresno, CA 93706.