Esperanza “Hope” Medellin, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandma, and great-grandma passed away peacefully at her home on Monday October 18, 2021, with family by her side. She was born on June 13, 1952 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Roman J. and Harriet M. (Maldonado) Lopez.
Esperanza married Ernesto “Ernie” Medellin, Sr. on April 28, 1973 at St. Ann Church in Fremont, Ohio. She worked for H.J Heinz Co. for thirty-seven years and retired in August of 2018.
Hope loved spending time with family and attending many family gatherings. She loved to cook, especially dishes that were everyone’s favorite. With a creative hand she could sew things one stitch at a time, whether it’s fixing frayed cuffs or patching a hole, she could do it all.
Every so often Hope would get an itch in her hand to search for that winning lottery ticket. With any of her winnings she would go shopping, garage sale or estate sale shopping looking for the greatest bargains. She also had such an eye for collecting the most beautiful brooches and angels she came across. Hope also had such an amazing green-thumb, an incredible passion for making things grow and bloom as well as her soul did.
Hope had such a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh that could make the room light up, especially when she would tell a joke or playfully pick on her kids, grandkids, or sisters. There wasn’t a moment that she wouldn’t take advantage of to make someone laugh. She will definitely be missed by all of us.
Hope is survived by her husband, Ernesto “Ernie” Medellin, Sr., Fremont, OH; children, Ernesto (Kristy Weyer) Medellin, Jr. and Yolanda Medellin both of Fremont, OH; mother, Harriet M. Lopez, Fremont, OH; siblings, Ramona Young and Carmelita (Robert) Yeisley both of Fremont, OH, Lynn (John) Keyes, Toledo, OH, Ronald (Betty Jane) Lopez, Goodrich, MI, Felicia (Thomas) Obregon, Felix (Sandy) Lopez, Harriet (Martin) Hernandez and Bernadine (Jose) Martinez, all of Fremont, OH, Rachel (Scott) Lopez-Stine, Galena, OH; grandchildren, Ariana M. Garcia, Michael C. Thomas II and Serenity R. Thomas and great granddaughter, Nova D. Uballe.
She is preceded in death by her father; grandchildren, Isaiah James and Madison Rena Thomas; nephew, Richard “Ricky” Lopez, Sr.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sotero and Manuela Medellin; nephew, Martiniano A. Hernandez.
Visitation: Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Victory Church, 2051 Oak Harbor Rd, Fremont, OH. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm at the church. Family has requested that all friends and family wear masks during visitation and services.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
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Gail Johnson
I am sorry for the loss of your precious mother Esperanza, And I am Praying God wrap his loving arms around each one of you guy’s and comfort each of you guy’s and give you strength in the Midnight Hour and wipe your tears away today and everyday, Amen
Ericka Hay
I’m sorry for your loss she was good lady I remember her nice to my sister and I .
Very sorry she had to go .your in my prayers .
Lynne Stanley
Sadden to hear this news. I knew Hope while working at Heinz. She was always such a sweet and kind woman. Her smile is one I will always remember. Prayers to the family.
Kathy Gonya
Such a great person, kind and thoughtful and helpful ❤. I loved her so much.
We know that she is in heaven now..
So sorry for her family ❤.
Gerald W Gonya
Thoughts and prayers are with your family. She was a classmate of mine and a fellow bus 9 school bus rider!
Matthew Metter
You’re not supposed to have favorites, but aunt Hope was a favorite. I now know how blessed I am to have known her and for even what would seem, the small part of my life. I’m not even sure we talked all that much but I do remember always seeking her out at family functions. She made me smile! She made me happy, and she made that broccoli casserole! Which was reason enough. But even better than the casserole, she was genuinely one of the best people I have ever had the chance to meet. I am deeply saddened by her passing but am great full for her smile and the opportunities I’ve had to share in them. I know she was a Great Aunt amongst all the other Great titles she held, but that is how I will remember her and hope I can carry on my journey as gracefully as she did.