Guadalupe Escobedo Valles December 12, 1935 - November 21, 2023

Our matriarch, Guadalupe Escobedo, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, after a lengthy battle with dementia, she was 87 years old. Guadalupe was born in Orranteño, Chihuahua on December 12, 1935, el Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, to Bernabel Valles Madrid and Josefa Calderon Marrufo. She was the second oldest of five children.

In 1951, she married the love of her life, Rosalio Escobedo in Ciudad Cardenas and they settled in Estación Consuelo, Chih. Soon after being married, they welcomed their first child, Isabel, and within a few short years, three more children followed. The family moved to El Paso, TX., Phoenix, AZ., then, as a family of nine, eventually settled in Lompoc, CA. in 1962.

Doña Lupe, as she was known to all, worked tirelessly to raise her family. Her home was always open to those who had just relocated to Lompoc and needed a meal, clothing, or any other assistance she could give. She also worked for a short period at the bean warehouse. Over the years, many bonds were formed with families she and Rosalio came in contact with, creating friendships that to this day still exist.

Doña Lupe was very much a traditional Mexican mom who raised her family with a strict and stern hand. She taught her children the value of hard work and keeping traditions, which was then passed down to her many grandchildren she cared for over the years. Doña Lupe loved to cook for her family; chile colorado was usually on the stove and fresh flour tortillas on the table ready to feed one and all, yet she also taught herself to make American meals including complete Thanksgiving dinners and her ever famous spaghetti! Her grandchildren were spoiled on Wednesdays after school when grandma would order Domino's pizza, the only phone number she remembered by heart.

In 1978, Rosalio and Doña Lupe, along with their sons and their spouses, opened Michael's Place, but everyone knew it as Chalios. From her perch near the front door, Doña Lupe kept a close eye on all who entered their establishment and was quick to yell at anyone misbehaving or who forgot to greet her. Even after her battle with cancer, she was back in her spot, watching over all who patronaged their establishment.

Doña Lupe is survived by her husband of 72 years, Rosalio Escobedo, and her seven children: Isabel (David) Fletes, Manuela (Steven) Whitby, Ramon (Barbara) Escobedo, Michael Escobedo (Dela Caballero), Rosa Oseguera (Jose Rubio), Maria Reyna (Anthony Blanco) and Carmen Vargas, in addition to eighteen grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren, her brother, Antonio Valles of Estación Consuelo, Chih, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, as well as siblings Alvino Valles, Vicki Valles, and Socorro Valles Holguin.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Dr. Brian Taber, the staff at the CC Unit at Lompoc Hospital, and especially to the CNA's, and nursing staff at the Comprehensive Care Center that tended to her during the last five years.

A mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 8, 2023, 10 am at the Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 3495 Rucker Rd, Lompoc, CA.