Petra Obregon, 93, of Fremont, OH passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont. She was born on May 31, 1922 in Laredo, TX, the daughter of Salvador and Cruz (Almandarez) Melchor.
Petra married Tomas Obregon, Sr. on November 11, 1940 in Laredo, TX and he preceded her in death on February 17, 2013. She and Tomas owned and operated El Aguila Bakery from 1972 until they retired in 1983. Petra was a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church until it closed and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed being around her family, especially the little ones. She loved crocheting, bingo, fishing, gardening, she had a green thumb, cooking and talking to people everywhere she went. She was very religious and looked forward to having her rosaries for the Virgin of Guadalupe every year.
Petra is survived by her children, Juanita (John) Patton, Maumee, OH, Cruz Rodriguez, Fremont, OH, Petra (Tony) Hernandez, Gibsonburg, OH, Teresa Obregon, Lorain, OH, Tomas “Tom” (Felicia) Obregon, Jr., Fremont, OH; fifteen great grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tomas Obregon, Sr.; daughter, Maria de Luz Lopez; brothers, Teodoro, Alberto and Luis Melchor; sisters, Reymunda, Guadalupe, Guillerma and Francisca; sons-in-law, Narciso Rodriguez and Robert Mancha.
Visitation: Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. with a Vigil Service beginning at 8:30 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 709 Croghan St, Fremont, OH with Fr. Mike Zacharias officiating.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association
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Jimmy and Esther Shroyer
May you rest in peace now grandma! I’m so happy you are finally free from this world! I can remember you forever side by side with grandpa! I can finally see you in Heaven, healthy, whole and no longer in pain and Alzheimers doesn’t exist! Until I see you again grandma, I love you! ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡
Amy Frey
Rih abuelita………you are no longer in pain and happy to be with abuelito,love amy
Melba & Lupe Lozano
Prayers & condolences to the family. Petra was a lovely person and we enjoyed knowing her for many years. We always enjoyed conversations with her while stopping by the bakery. Her presence at Bethesda Care Center will surely be missed.
Fran Weith
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandma. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers!
Eva Cuata López
Tía is now with Tío, Mary, mamí and her rest of her siblings in Heaven. They will have a wonderful Thanksgiving Feast in the presence of God. My deepest condolences to all of my cousins.
Lupe Lopez Parrish
My thoughts and prayers and those of my family are with you cousins. Tia is now at rest and reunited with her loved ones who preceded her. Tio is happy.
Annabell Swint
To the Obregon Familia. May you know that we will miss seeing your mom at bethesda. I know how difficult and painful it is for you …since losing our mom Connie Marroquin on Nov 4th. Our mothers showed us true faith and were witnesses to be loving and faithful servants to our Lord. Be comforted in knowing that Jesus has a place for her and that your father will be so happy to see her again. My husband Scott and I were there to visit on Friday….we arrived around 6:30 pm, we knew that something wasn’t right when the nurse’s aide directed us to the nurse in charge. People say “they are in a better place now” but our hearts still break in knowing we have lost our most precious Mother. God bless you all. To Cruz… thanks for always visiting with my mom. Annabell
Jesse and Alamar Arriaga
So sorry for your loss praying for all the family.
RIP. Petra Oregon