A devout Christian, she was born April 12, 1948 to Raymond and Theodora Arellano. She developed a passion for gardening, which could be seen by the many flowers that adorned her front yard.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Ontiveros; son, Alex Carrillo; and grandsons, Christopher and Daniel Bishop.
Lupe is survived by her 3 daughters, Michelle, Tillie, and Janelle Ontiveros; her adoptive son, Isaiah Matthew Carrillo; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and a plethora of cousins, and extended family and friends.