On Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 Lilia Espinoza Gallegos, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord. She died peacefully at her home in Menifee, CA, surrounded by her loved ones. Lilia was born on March 6, 1948 in Mexicali, Baja California. She was the daughter of Narciso Espinoza and Francisca Espinoza.
She met Jesus Gallegos in 1970 in Mexicali, Baja California and they married in 1971 in Mexicali, Baja California at La Iglesia de La Clemencia. They had two daughters, Adriana and Christina.
Lilia and Jesus lived in La Puente, CA before moving to Perris, CA in 1980. They lived in Perris for 40 years. Lilia worked at Guidant for twenty years as an assembly operator before retiring in 2010.
Lilia was always a hardworking, strong and independent woman in all aspects of her life. Always loving her family and friends freely with all her heart. She enjoyed spending time and travelling with her family and friends. Her favorite hobby was building puzzles. She was happiest when surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lilia always loved and helped everyone by going the extra distance. We will miss her dearly, but we know that she is at home with her loving God and in the presence of her family and friends already home.
She is survived by her husband, Jesus Gallegos, her daughter, Christina Gallegos, nine grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, four sisters, one brother and many nieces and nephews.
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