She joined her husband in Heaven, on this date, which is also their 72nd wedding anniversary.
She and William were married and stayed together until his Sunset in 1976. Lupe was born in Hayden, Arizona on May 12, 1930. Lupe led a very busy life. As a young girl, Lupe, had to leave school to help her family during WWII times, then later she was the owner, operator, manager of her own business “Lupita Kramers tamale shop restaurant. ” Lupe had a love for charities. She loved donating and helping Wounded Warriors, American Veteran’s and various children’s organizations. She was a member of Joyful Noise Church, where her son-in-law is the pastor, and other family members attend. Lupe was a creative home maker. She was a great cook and baker and that was her passion. She would gather family around her and make tamales for holidays. She also loved to grow plants and flowers in her garden; and even when she couldn’t do it herself, she would direct Sandy from her walker as to what she wanted done to make sure it was perfect and all in the right places. Lupe leaves behind her daughters Sylvia Kramer Galaviz and Sandy “Tia” (John) K. Stevens, and daughter-in-law, Francine Kramer; grandchildren; Dannie Kramer and Sandi K. LaFreniere; great grandchildren William Singleton, John Luke Best, Cassie LaFreniere, Daniel Best, Alexandria Shapiro, R.J. LaFreniere, Lilyanna Kramer;and great great grandchildren Isabella Singleton, Anthony Singleton Jr, Jayden Prideaux, Makayla Singleton, Janell Best, Aribelle Best and Heaven Best. Lupe is preceded in Heaven by her husband William; parents Salvador and Lupe Martinez; brother and sisters Viriginia Lopez, Salvador (Blackie) Martinez, brother Albert Martinez and sister Nellie Bernal; her son William Kramer; grandchild Cathie Kramer; and great grandson Anthony Singleton.
Visitation Service for Lupe will be help at Phoenix Memorial Park located at 200 W. Beardsley Rd in Phoenix on Saturday October 13, 2018 at 10am, with Funeral starting at 11am and burial service at 12:30 to follow.
