Evelyn Marie Venegas, 76, of Hesperia, California, passed away March 20, 2016. She was born in Merced, California on August 4, 1939 to Daniel Andrade and Carmen Lopez. Evelyn graduated from Merced High School. She married Vicente Venegas (passed) in 1959. She worked as a Nurse and had a passion for reading. Evelyn took much joy in bring her family together when at all possble. Evelyn is survived by her sons Alfred Venegas, Andrew Venegas, and Vicente Venegas Jr., siblings Ruby Casso, Daniel Andrade, Delores Lopez, Margie Castillo, Sally Gatan, Jesse Andrade, and Joey Lozano, grandchildren Stephanie Venegas, Jennifer Venegas, Joe Pina, Eric Venegas, Julio Venegas, and Desirae Venegas, and great grandchild Koda Martinez. "Dear Mom, I am writing these brief words to say how much we are going to miss your presence. In all of our life you brought so much joy to us all. Its going to take some time not having you around."