Stephanie (June) Hewitt passed away peacefully from life the evening of October 16th after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family during the last few months of her life. June was born Stephanie Cordova on June 16th, 1952 in Denver, Colorado where she lived out her life.
June is survived by her Husband Leland Hewitt, Margaret Romero her only surviving Aunt, her two children and spouses Carla and Montie Tate, Salvador Hewitt and Sarah Shoemaker and Sonia Barron Sigala who she loved and considered as her own. Also survived by Three grandchildren Sal Jr (his wife Teara), Sarus, and Scarlet; and two great grandchildren Emmett and Rhett. June is also survived by her siblings; James, Rita, Rudy, Rene, Jimbo , Irene, Bernadette, Mike, Raymond and Art. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews cousins and in laws. She was preceded in death by her Grandmother Estafanita Baca, her mother Corrine Trujillo, her baby daughter Gina Marie and her sisters Lorraine and Lola.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The family wishes to express their sincere
gratitude to all those who have support us during this time of loss.
The HEWITT Family
LIFE IS BUT A STOPPING PLACE
Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be.
A resting place along the road,
to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way.
We all were meant to learn some things,
But never meant to stay...
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
~Author unknown~
Most of you know me, I am Shirley, June's cousin, but to us we were more like sisters.
It is my honor to share my thoughts about her...
As I was preparing for the Eulogy, I was hitting a road block...Then I remembered the first time she asked me to write her Eulogy was after I did Granma Baca's and then when I did my Moms, "she said... "Shirley don't forget you are going to write mine", but I don't want a biography!" ...Then on my last visit with her and as I was leaving and kissing her until our next visit, she squeezed my hand and said "don't forget"... We both new what she was referring to, ...that was my last visit, maybe that was her way of saying goodbye...
.... I remember reading somewhere that you should view a Eulogy as a final gift to a loved one.
...so on that note....it is my honor to share my thoughts about her with you today, So my Junie Bug this one is for you...
• Lee you referred to me as the strong one, some ways I am, but it has been hard writing these lines I just couldn't find the exact words how to describe this incredible woman who suffered most of her life! Some how it was easier to just stop, put my pen down and cry in the dark, than to do this at last.
But when you promise something ...
June was born to Corrine Baca on June 16th 1952, her birth name was Stephanie Cordova. To me she was always my Junie bug, not only was she my cousin, my sister, She was my Maid of Honor, I was her Matron of Honor, she was my daughter Jolene's Godmother she was my BEST FRIEND!
That's why I was hurt and shocked to find out she was battling cancer and there was nothing they could do about it...she just beat covid19, she wasn't planning on telling me! My Carla notified me of this sad news... I was hurt, mad and all the emotion one feels, then I realized I was being selfish and that she needed support and love! Two days later I was on a plane. I wanted to spend as much time with her... Over the next three weeks, We held hands, we laughed, we kissed as sisters do and reminisced about our lives growing up happy times is what she wanted to share I just wanted to be with her...
June didn't want a biography of her life, but... she did leave a loving and devoted husband of 43 years, Leland she loved you and is now looking after you! Her Angel of a daughter Carla and her husband Montie who without hesitation put their lives on hold to be caretakers and then Salvador, Sarah, Sarus and Scarlet opened their home and made it a place of comfort and a gathering place for all her family and friends to visit her and say their goodbyes or just to see this incredible lady and laugh with her, bring her comfort and solace, one more time...
When you hear the name June, what word comes to your mind? If you're like me there is no single word to chose from. A few adjectives: caring, giving, strong, humorous, encourager, thankful, real, Lady of Faith and Unique...
Unique... even though today is a sad event, I hope that everyone can hold his or her heads high. Our Junie Bug would have wanted us to celebrate her life. She was in peace knowing that she would be with Our Lord and Savior. So when you say her name I hope it puts a smile on your face. She was the most loving person I have known!
Junie cared a lot for her family and friends and would do anything for them! She will always be remembered for her faith in the Lord she was a Woman of God! She is now resting, starting a new Journey surrounded by her family...
PS.
My Junie bug... I will always remember you and the times we spent together, I shall cherish those times, your memory will live on in my heart forever...so take your Uncle Lawrence and Gina's hands, you are free of pain at last "MY LOVE" soar with the ANGELS... my beautiful Angel!
Till we meet again on God we must rely...
I love you, I miss you and for now...Goodbye
Shirley Sigala
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