Berta “Wicha” M. Arriaga, 91, of Fremont, OH passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, January 02, 2017 at Bethesda Care Center. She was born on March 10, 1925 in Laredo, TX, the daughter of Severiano and Cayetana (Quintanilla) Lopez.
Berta married Francisco Arriaga on January 16, 1946 and he preceded her in death in 1964.
Berta was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Guadalupe Society. She loved cooking, sewing, crossword puzzles and dancing in her younger years.
Berta is survived by her children, Armandina Arriaga, Toledo, OH, Alejandro (Susie) Arriaga, Gibsonburg, OH, Angie (Richard) Wammes, Fremont, OH, Jane Lopez, Genoa, OH, Guillermo “Willie” Arriaga, Lorain, OH, Carmen (Julian) Garza, Floresville, TX, José Arriaga, New York, NY, Diana Arriaga, Fremont, OH; sixteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Francisco Arriaga; daughter, Norma A. Nickelson; many brothers and sisters.
Visitation: Thursday from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, January 6, 2017, 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 317 E. Madison St, Gibsonburg, OH, with one hour of visitation at church prior to the service. Fr. Chris Bazer will officiate.
Burial: St. Lawrence Cemetery, Gibsonburg
Memorials: Guadalupe Society
Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
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Lisa Pere & Family
I was sadden to hear of Tia’s passing. You are loved by many & will be missed always. Tia Wicha you were such a warm loving person. I will always remember you. From: Lisa Sievert (Perez)
Dave Sanchez
Condolences to the entire Arriaga family for your loss. She was a very nice lady and always greeted me with a smile. May the good lord wrap his arms around her and welcome her into his heavenly kingdom. Prayers for strength and healing to the family.
Sandra Santos Salazar
Deepest condolences to Arriaga fam from Josefina Arriaga Santos n family
Suzie Hernandez-Mendoza
Please accept our deepest condolences during this most difficult time. You and you Families will be in our continued prayers.
Suzie Hernandez,
Jesse Mendoza & Children
Maria D. Garcia
My condolences..
from Maria D.(Lupe) Garcia and Family..
Sandy Arguelles
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Isabel Mooney
Our deepest condolences to the Arriaga family. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Carmen Lerma and Isabel Mooney and family.
Maribel
Our most deepest condolences to the Arriaga family from Maribel Alaniz y family. Sending you lots of prayer.
Becky Rodriguez
Mt deepest condolences to the Arriaga family. May Our Lord comfort you in your loss
Maria Irma Villarreal
My deepest condolences to all the Arriaga family,may the Lord comfort you ,our prayers and thoughts are with you.from Jack and Irma Villarreal
Rhonda Valle
Susie, Diana and the entire Arriaga family, my condolences on your loss! My prayers are with you all! Rhonda Valle and family
Terri Obregon
May she rest in peace. May our loving father wrap his arms around her and take her into his kingdom healed and pain free. To all the Arriaga family, I am sorry for your loss.
Terri Obregon
Victor Hernandez
Our prayer is God’s comfort & strength be with the entire Arriaga family — we loved your mom “Wicha”– she was a precious person.
All our love,
Victor & Nora Hernandez