Anita Orosco

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, Anita Orosco, 86, went to be in the arms of her loving savior on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.  Anita was born on April 28, 1930 in Belma, Iowa, the daughter of Manuel Hernandez and Guadalupe Hernandez.  She completed her education in Fairview, Montana.  On April 25, 1953 she married the love of her life, Abel Orosco in Mabton, WA. Anita had a great love for life, she enjoyed working  outside in her yard, crocheting, spending time with her family, dancing and music.  She was a faithful member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mabton, WA.    

Anita is survived by her loving husband, Abel Orosco Sr. of Mabton, WA.  Children Robert Orosco (Robin) of  Fairview, Montana. Juantia Lopez (John) of Grandview, WA, Gilbert Orosco, Abel Orosco and Jim Orosco all of the Tri-Cities.   Grandchildren, Lisa and Josie of Grandview, Gilbert Orosco Jr.  of Tacoma, WA, Johnny, Trinity, Jim C. and Autumn all of Tri-Cities,  and Jonathan of Spokane, WA.   She is also survived by nineteen great grandchildren and two brothers Jesse and Manuel Hernandez.  Anita is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Guadalupe Hernandez, brothers Emilio Hernandez, Louie Hernandez, sisters Sara, Nora, Juanita and great grandson, Little Gibby Orosco.

I already miss my dear Anita, to hold, hug, kiss and her little stubbornness.  Love you always and forever, Abel.

Viewing and visitation Sunday, February 19, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home in Sunnyside, WA.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grandview, WA.  Burial will be in the Mabton Cemetery under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, WA.  Those wishing to sign Anita’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com  Smith Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

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