She married Antonio Espinoza in 1943, and they moved to San Antonio. She had many jobs but eventually went to work in Civil Service at Kelly Field as a journeyman aircraft mechanic where she remained until her retirement in 1985.
She was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother and a friend. She was a devout Christian, having been a member of the Lutheran Church since 1949.
Celia is survived by her daughters, Lydia (Lee) Medina, Marisa (Missy) Meznarich and husband, David; grandchildren Sean Croshaw and Lauren Meznarich; great-granddaughter Acacia Medina; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Tony; her parents, her sister Ore; her brother Donato Lopez Jr., her sister Ernestina Garza, her grandson Laurence Medina and his wife, Cynthia MacCharles Medina.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Guiding Light Hospice and Coronado Stone Oak for their loving care.
In lieu of Flowers, the family requests that donations be made to King of Kings Lutheran Church or to the charity of your choice in Celia’s name.
The Visitation will be on Thursday, July 25th at Roy Akers Funeral Home – 515 N. Main Ave. 78205 – from 6PM to 8PM. The Funeral Service will take place on Friday, July 26th at 10AM at the funeral chapel, and a Funeral Procession will depart for burial at San Fernando Cemetery III – 1735 Cupples Rd. 78226 – at the conclusion of the service.
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