Consuelo "Connie" Arguijo

Consuelo Hernandez Arguijo passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on August 17, 2020 at Rio Las Palmas Senior Living in Stockton, California, with family by her side. Born on September 28, 1922, in Charlotte, Texas, Consuelo “Connie” Hernandez Arguijo was a devoted wife to her husband of 50 years, Richard Arguijo; and a loving mother to her surviving children, Dick Arguijo (Gail) & John Arguijo (Teri), both of Stockton and Diane Arguijo of San Francisco. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard, her parents, Jose Hernandez and Guadalupe Benavides Hernandez, and her siblings Elvira Hernandez, Juan Hernandez, Carmen Hernandez, Francisco Hernandez, Nicolasa Hernandez, Minnie Rodriguez, Maria Candelaria Gonzales, Sonny Hernandez & Enedina Flores.

Connie moved to Stockton from Texas in the 1950s with her husband Richard and made Stockton her home for over 65 years. Connie always put her family above her own needs as they were the most important thing in her life. She enjoyed cooking and sharing a meal with family and friends. Anyone who visited her home would generally not leave without being offered something to eat.

Connie was a devout Catholic and she and her husband were founding members of St. Edward’s Catholic Church when it opened its doors in East Stockton in 1967. For many decades, Connie attended Mass and dedicated her time and talents to assist with many church-related activities. Her favorite fundraisers were volunteering at the St. Edward’s First Friday dinners and the annual church Bazaar.

A time that was dear to Connie’s heart were the years she spent as a volunteer for St. Joseph’s CareVan which served the medically uninsured in the East Stockton community. She admired the medical staff who worked tirelessly for her community.

If you knew Connie, you realized that she had a gift, she could remember specific events which happened decades ago as if they occurred earlier that week. This gift was appreciated by many but especially by her nieces and nephews. If they wanted to hear stories about their family history, they only needed to call their “Tia Chelo”.

When Connie’s first grandchildren were born, twin girls, Heidi and Heather; she and Richard would travel to San Francisco where her son Dick and his wife Gail were living to see the girls any chance they could get. “Wella”, as she was affectionately called by all of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, adored and cherished the time she had with them over the years and looked forward to their phone calls, video chats and visits. She is survived by her grandchildren, Heidi Prieto & Sophia Cardona of Stockton, Heather Donovan of San Clemente, Jason Richard Arguijo of Tampa, Rashelle Arguijo Vicenti of London (England), Mackena Ray Arguijo of Fort Riley, Kansas, and step-grandson Craig Vincelet of Stockton. In addition, Connie is survived by eight great-grandchildren.

The Arguijo family would like to thank the caregivers who provided their mother with exceptional care over the past several years. Also, a special thanks to the staff at Rio Las Palmas and Hospice of San Joaquin for their support during the last month of their mother’s life.

Church services at St. Edward’s Catholic Church will be live streamed on September 2nd at

https://www.facebook.com/stedwardschurchstockton/ beginning with the Rosary at 9:00 a.m. and followed by the funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m.

The church service will be held outside for 100 people but the church can accommodate many more people who bring their own folding chairs.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in the name of Connie Arguijo to the St. Edward Community Center building fund at https://www.stedwardstockton.family/.

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