Isabel C Mosqueda

June 28, 1922-March 13, 2017

Isabel Contreras Mosqueda was born in Ojos de Agua, Guanajuato, México on June 28, 1922. She passed away on March 13, 2017 at the home of her niece and nephew, Ana and Mario Duarte of Rialto, her caregivers for the past 5 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Mosqueda, son, Thomas M. Mosqueda, daughter-in-law, Paula J. Mosqueda and granddaughter, Jessica G. Mosqueda. She is survived by her daughter, Marina M. Burke (Stephen) of Corona, CA, granddaughter, Angela C. Burke of Brooklyn, NY, grandsons, Thomas N. Mosqueda (Denise) and Robert M. Mosqueda of Corona, CA. She is also continued in life by her great-grandchildren, Deanna Mosqueda of Riverside, CA, Joseph Mosqueda and Maddy Mosqueda of Corona, CA and Nathan Mosqueda of Victorville, CA. Still living are her five sisters: Soledad Chavez (Emigdio) of Rialto, CA, Ofelia Contreras (Rodolfo Cervantes), Maria Contreras, Carmen Contreras and Ramona Contreras (Isidro Hernández) of Guanajuato, México.

Isabel worked at the Sunkist/ Orange Heights Packing Houses in Corona and Riverside, CA, and the Hunt’s Cannery in Fullerton, CA. Along with her husband Tom, Isabel was a founding member of the Joe Dominguez American Legion Post 742. She was also a member of the Guadalupana Society at St Edward Catholic Church, where she attended Mass regularly.

Most of all, Isabel was a devoted mother and homemaker. She came to Corona as a young bride with her husband in 1947. She was a stay-at-home mother and cared for her children. She started to work when her daughter and son began school. She enjoyed cooking delicious Mexican food and even worked for a while as a cook at Linda and Ray Aparicio’s Mexican restaurant, The Pink Pig. Whenever one visited her home, you were always treated to a savory meal.

Isabel excelled at textile skills. She could sew, knit, crochet, embroider and upholster with such talent. Many of her homemade products are treasured gifts that are still enjoyed by her family and friends.

When her grandchildren and great-grandchildren arrived she continued to dedicate her life to their happiness and well-being. If you needed a place to stay, she always offered her home.

Through her example, she taught her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, the importance of hard work and discipline. She left an indelible legacy for her family to follow:

“There really is no secret. Hard work and discipline are what you need to succeed.”