Esperanza “Hope” Inosencio, age 81, of Grand Rapids, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents: Alejandra Fernandez, Blas Fernandez; sisters, Gladys Monsalvo, Antonia Campos; brother, Jesse Fernandez; nephews, Michael Cortez, Richard Monsalvo; niece, Linda Hand. She is survived by 2 daughters, Celina Inosencio, Sandi and Leonard Himelsein; grandchildren: Alexandra and Andrew DeLange, Megan and Uriel Botello, Jessica Cavasos; great grand children: Kennith, Ayva, Giselle, Enzo, Uriel Jr., Ysabela, Liam, Alivia; godchildren: Lisa Navarro, Diane Wensink, Raymond Monsalvo; sisters and brothers: Lupe Jansen, Mary Hand, John Fernandez, Joe Fernandez, Yolanda Alvarez; special friend, Melanie Marquez; many beloved nieces, nephews and family. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 11:00 am at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 1253 – 52nd Street, SE, Kentwood with Rev. Godfrey Onyekwere, Celebrant. Relatives and friends may meet the family from 2-4 and 6-8, Friday, February 5, 2016 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, 49508 with a Rosary starting at 8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.
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February 06, 2016 6:08pm
Dear Celina and Sandi,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was a very special woman. She always had a kind word for others and was a very giving person. She made life better for so many people. She will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Susan Hall
February 05, 2016 1:21pm
Aunt Hope, when I think of you, I think of all the fun times I had with you growing up, and the crazy things you would say to me. You were always funny and very loving with me. You were one of a kind, and a very special lady. I will definitely miss talking to you at my family parties. Love you!!!!
- Melissa Hills
February 05, 2016 9:21am
Betty send her condolences to the family of hope i love you.I miss you
- Betty Robinson
February 04, 2016 9:24am
Hope you was a very special person to me and my family thank you for always being there for my sister Maritza and my nephews you will be missed you was one of a kind.
- Evelyn Baez
February 04, 2016 5:53am
Esperanza you will be missed! Thank you for your kind words and guidance! Strength & blessings 2 you for your life's work!
- Derek T. Smith
February 04, 2016 4:47am
I will miss you till the day I can join you. When I was growing up you were such A
Big part of my life, I have so many memories of us. I will love & miss you forever my aunt my second Mom.
- Anita Vanliere
February 04, 2016 3:00am
Saddened by this news, Hope was such a sweet woman. She looked after my siblings and I when we were younger and I have such great memories. May she rest in peace. My condolences to her family, prayers to you all!
- Asia Horne
February 03, 2016 5:56pm
I love u so much.thanks for being there when i needed u.and teaching me things i now teach and instill in my owe kids.gonna miss u awhole lot.my love!
- Joseph vanliere
February 03, 2016 4:33pm
You have touched my heart in so many ways, I have so many beautiful memories of our times together. I love you more than words could ever say, love you auntie.
- Diane Wensink
February 03, 2016 3:05pm
May you rest in peace
My beautiful aunt Hope/God mother I will miss you dearly l love you so much
- Lisa Navarro
February 03, 2016 12:11pm
Miss u aunt hope....may you rest in peace ♡♡♡
- marissa alvarez
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