She was born in Torreon, Mexico on September 28, 1947. Cha-Cha graduated from Tech High School. She was married to Tony Marino, on October 10, 1970. Tony proceeded her in death. Cha-Cha was a loving, wife, mother, and home-maker. She was devout Catholic and attended daily mass.
She was survived by her daughters: Catrina (Jorge Ramirez), Gina (Jeff Kanney) Marino and by her grandsons: Marino, John-Paul, Antonio, and Santino, and many cherished sisters and brothers.
In leu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the National Shrine to the Devine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA or the National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent De Paul in St. Louis, MO.