Among her joys were caring for her family and making enormous tortillas, which she always shared. When she wasn’t making tortillas, one could find her sitting in her recliner watching telenovelas, or sitting
outside in her rocking chair watching the dogs play and listening to the birds sing. When she had her fill of that, she could be found inside scratching her lottery tickets. It didn’t matter if she won or
not, she simply enjoyed playing the game. The smallest pleasures always gave her the greatest return.
Lupe was a happy woman and would often indulge in harmless mischief if it meant she got to
see others laugh. Her favorite targets were her children, who somehow were always
unsuspecting but nonetheless willing to play along. She was known to surprise her dear ones
with small gifts, and strangers were granted the finest hospitality she could offer. Without
exception, no one would ever leave her house unfed or unloved. She had a way of always
making people feel welcomed and appreciated, even if all she had to offer was a cup of coffee
and a bean burrito. One was always sure to leave satisfied, with a smile on their face and in
their tummy. Survived by her children: Alice Sermeno, Helen Garcia, Danny Pineda, Arthur Pineda, and Anne Pineda-Moore Grandchildren: Cathie Sermeno; Albert Sermeno, Jr.; Valerie Alafa; Raulito Alafa; Kimberly Sintas; Deanna Acuna; Kristina Chrisman; Kristine Garcia; Michelle Pineda; Dominic Garcia;
Marissa Pineda-Moore; and Alyssa Pineda-Moore Great Grandchildren: Elisa Aros; Augustine Garcia; Lorenzo Alafa; Raul Alafa, Jr.; Victoria Alafa; Sarah Slatter; Noah Schwartz; Briley Schwartz; Karlos Garcia; Mason Acuna; and Sienna Acuna Great-great Grandchildren: Mila Aros
