Loretta Vasquez (Perez) Corchado
On Sunday May 8, 2011 Our Heavenly Father called our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Loretta home. She passed away at home surrounded by loved ones. Loreta was born on May 6, 1955 to Fermin and Frances Vasquez in Billings, Montana. Her father passed away when she was 2 years old and she was raised by her dad (Speedy) Joe Camarillo.
She attended Taft Elementary, Riverside Junior High and Senior High.
She moved to California in 1986 then she married the love of her life Jose (Mel) Corchado in 1988. The family returned to Billings in 1991 and raised their children here. She worked for Great Western Sugar Factory and School District 2.
Loretta enjoyed life to the fullest! Her favorite thing was to spend time with family and friends and cruising the Southside. Her breif time being a grandmother was the joy of her life.
Loretta is survived by her husband of 25 years, her daughter Alisha (Adam) Smith, son Pino (Vicky) Corchado and grandkids, Vasquez and Amada and Hailey and Genaro. Her special nephew (son) Elias Villarreal. She is also survived by her sisters, Rosalie (Joe) Reyna, Linda (John) Perez, Lydia (Leon) Padilla, Stella (Jose) Cano, Bonnie (Andy) Castro and Delphine (Leroy Pena) Camarillo, and a HUGE extended family.
She is preceded in death by her much loved parents and brothers Davey Lee and Freddy.
A special thanks to Riverstone Hospice and the medical staff at Deaconess Billings Clinic.
Loretta, we will miss all of your smart ass remarks and your witty charm. We will always cherish the memories we have of you.
Vya Con Dios Mi Amor
Vigil service will be 7pm Thursday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Funeral mass will be 11am Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with rite of committal at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Remembrances
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To my Special Cousin Loretta, Thank you for all the laughs we had as kids, you were one to always crack a joke, & always had a smile for everyone i will never forget you, especially how you & Mel were so good to my Grandsons, Logan, Andrew, & Gerald they also Love you & will miss you, Logan still remembers how he use to call you & Mel (Mom & Dad).& Andrew how he use to go visit you @ midnight when he use to come for visits from California & well Gerald you left us to soon but we will let him know how you use to ride up to Dad's house & ask Desiree' what is your babys name cuz everytime i talk to uncle Ramon he calls him a different name & then you would laugh, your Family was Lucky to have you in there lives,Our deepest Condolences & much Love to all of you Especially to Your Loving Husband Mel & your Children Lesha & Pino & yes to your Grandchildren who you loved unconditional, But they will have there Granma(there Angel) watching over them. God Bless & Angel kisses to you my Dear Cousin I will never forget you. Love, Virginia & Frank
Virginia Nava
Mel, Leecha, & Pino,
My heart goes out to you guys we lost a great friend, mother, auntie,
grandmother and family matriarch. Thanks for everything. R.I.P. Loretta
My Condolences,
Roy Fisher
To the family of Loretta,
We are so sorry for your loss. Loretta is in the hands of Jesus. She
suffers no more. We're sure that she will be missed by all who loved
her. You are in ours prayers.
Jerry, Clara Belle and all the other Gibsons.
Meño, Leecha, & Pino,
My deepest heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother. It made
me sad to hear of her passing. It did not matter to her that me, my
sister Yadira, and brother Meño were just kids when we lived next door
to you guys out here in California, she always treated us like people.
She was always cracking jokes, smiling, and making us laugh. I remember
when your mom would play volleyball or badminton with us. She had a
great competitive spirit. Those were fun times. It was always Yadira and
her vs. me and Meño. I remember the 4th of Julys and how your mom always
made sure we celebrated with the coolest fireworks. We couldn’t have
asked for a better neighbor. She was always there looking out for us
when our parents were away at work. We always knew we could run to your
mom if something bad were to happen. Our entire family, me, Meño, Yadira,
Marissa, and my parents send our love and prayers. Thank you for sharing
your mom with us, she truly was an awesome person who made everyone
happy to have her in their life.
Eduardo “Lalito” Meraz Jr.