Obituaries

Lorraine Louise McHugh, 66, passed Saturday, April 29th, 2017 at VA Medical Center in Mather, CA.

Lorraine was born August 23rd, 1950 in Hernandez, NM. Graduated from Newark High and enlisted int he U.S. Navy in 1970. Lorraine was a jack of all trades, a volunteer at L.O.V. of Newark, CA, she served as a judge for local elections for over 15 years, and was secretary of L.U.N.A., amongst countless other things. She was admired for her arts & crafts, being an avid reader, and her love of BINGO.

Lorraine is survived by her mother and step-father Cordy and Alex Lopez, her daughters: Tammy, Michele, and Jennifer Martinez, 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, sister Barbara Castillo, and brothers: Gilbert, and Sam Lovato.

She was preceded in death by her husband John P. McHugh, father Benito Lovato, sisters: Loretta, and Lucy, and granddaughter Alexus McHugh.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 9th, from 5-8pm with a Vigil at 6:30pm at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 10th, 10:30am at St. Edward's Catholic Church, 5788 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560. Burial will follow at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA.