Esther Avalos

Esther Avalos obituary, San Pablo, CA

Esther Avalos

Esther Avalos Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by St. Joseph Cemetery & Funeral Center on Jul. 24, 2025.

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Esther Avalos, age 97, of Richmond, California, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on July 12, 2025. She was preceded in death by her son, Raymond Avalos (Kelly), her grandson, Derek Avalos, her sister Vera Garcia, her brothers, Albert (Al) Alcaraz, Joseph (Joey) Alcaraz. She is survived by her husband of 74 years Tony, her daughters Sue Delgado (Alfred), Patty Mahoney (Bill), her sister Margie Granger, and brothers Gilbert Alcaraz, and Rick Alcaraz. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Paul Delgado (Marie), Ernie Otiz (Vicki), Tina Hernandez (Rick), Theresa Contreras (Marcial), Kevin Avalos (Lauren), Jennifer Shepler (Jarrod), Rochelle Laton (Andy), and Jessica Lavatai. She was adored by her fourteen great grandchildren, as well as many special nieces and nephews. Esther was well loved by everyone who met her and her unconditional love for her family and friends is her legacy.
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Funeral Mass: Friday, August 1, 2025 @ 10am PDT, St. Michael Chapel @ St. Joseph Cemetery & Funeral Center, 2540 Church Lane, San Pablo, CA 94806. Graveside committal service immediately following.

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July 31, 2025

Don & Vicki Wakefield posted to the memorial.

July 30, 2025

Rosa Delgado posted to the memorial.

July 26, 2025

Chao family sent flowers.

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Don & Vicki Wakefield

July 31, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Don and Vicki Wakefield

Rosa Delgado

July 30, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with you . We will forever cherish her beautiful smile and kind heart. May the love you shared help you through this difficult time.

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Gloria & Bob Russell

July 24, 2025

We are so sorry to hear of Esther's passing. May she rest in peace. We love you, Gloria and Bob Russell.

Debra Reyna

July 24, 2025

Esther you'll be dearly miss, all the memories from when we grew up, you were such a sweet lady, patient, loving person.

Theresa Contreras

July 24, 2025

Best Grandma and Great-Grandma Ever! I will cherish and remember every moment with you for the rest of my life! Love you endlessly Grandma

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2540 Church Lane, San Pablo, CA 94806

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July 26, 2025

Chao family sent flowers.