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Isaias
Villalpando
Jul 6, 1924 — Sep 16, 2021
Somerton
We are sad to announce the passing of long-time Somerton resident, Mr. Isaias Pedro Villalpando. Mr. Villalpando was born in Michoacán, Mexico in 1924 and passed away on September 15th. He came to the United States in 1955 as contract laborer under the Bracero Program. He traveled to Washington State to work in apple harvest. In 1964, he completed the immigration process and brought his wife Christina and 6 children to Somerton where they became permanent members of our community. They had 5 other children born in the US. Mr. Villalpando worked for several Ag companies in our region and also traveled to California during summer months where he and his family would work harvesting crops as migrant workers. He is survived by his loving wife Cristina of over 76 years and children, Elisa (Mendoza), Gudelia (Teposte), Martha (Duran), Jose Dimas, Jose Dolores, Alvaro, Gregorio, Cristina (Giles), Ana (Garcia), Isaias, Miguel and 34 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren & 1 great-great grand child. Don Isaias was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Somerton where he attended Mass regularly and participated in other church activities. He worked hard to be able to give a comfortable life for his family and provide better opportunities for his children. He was a great family man and friend to many. He will be truly missed. Please keep the Villalpandos in your thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning. Con profunda pena les participamos el fallecimiento del Sr. Isaias Pedro Villalpando. El Sr. Villalpando nació en Michoacán, México en 1924 y falleció el 16 de septiembre del 2021. Llegó a los Estados Unidos en 1955 como trabajador contratado bajo el Programa Bracero. Viajó al estado de Washington para trabajar en la cosecha de manzanas. En 1964, completó el proceso de inmigración y trajo a su esposa Christina y 6 hijos a Somerton, donde se convirtieron en miembros permanentes de nuestra comunidad. Tuvieron otros 5 hijos nacidos en los EE.UU. El Sr. Villalpando trabajó para varias empresas agrícolas en nuestra región y también viajó a California durante los meses de verano, donde él y su familia trabajarían cosechando cultivos como trabajadores migrantes. Le sobreviven su amada esposa Cristina de más de 76 años e hijos, Elisa (Mendoza), Gudelia (Teposte), Martha (Duran), Jose Dimas, Jose Dolores, Alvaro, Gregorio, Cristina (Giles), Ana (Garcia), Isaías, Miguel y 34 nietos, 31 bisnietos y 1 tataranieto. Don Isaías era miembro de la Iglesia del Inmaculado Corazón de María en Somerton, donde asistía a misa con regularidad y participaba en otras actividades de la iglesia. Trabajó duro para poder darle una vida cómoda a su familia y brindar mejores oportunidades a sus hijos. Fue un gran hombre de familia y amigo de muchos. Realmente lo extrañaremos. Por favor, mantenga a los Villalpando en sus pensamientos y oraciones durante este tiempo de luto.
Tuesday
Desert Valley Mortuary Chapel
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
Desert Valley Mortuary Chapel
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Wednesday
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
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