After an extended illness, Lorraine died peacefully with her daughter Christine at her side.
Lorraine was born on July 22nd, 1928, to Ernest and Hilda Gonsalves in Guyana (formally British Guiana).
She, and her husband Samuel, emigrated to London England with their children in 1963. Later, Mom traveled to Texas where she studied and worked for many years in the Nursing profession. She also lived in British Columbia and Ontario, Canada before returning to Lubbock. A long life filled with many changes, she always faced life with great courage and fortitude.
Preceded in death by her children Phillip and Beth, she is survived by her other children Michael, Sylvia, Malcolm, Peggy-Ann, Lorraine, Dianne, and Christine. Mom will also be sadly missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Mom’s home was always open to family and friends and her generosity and selflessness were known to everyone whose lives she touched. Her faith was her lodestar, and she cherished her Church community. She loved to sing and spend time gardening, and as most of us can attest, her cooking and baking were legendary. Mom was a great storyteller. At any social gathering, everyone gravitated to her and thoroughly enjoyed her company.
In keeping with her wishes, her ashes will be taken to her favorite place in British Columbia at a later date.
Mom, so beloved, you will be forever missed. Know that you will be the source of many tears and much laughter as we call on our countless memories until we meet again.
Donations, in Lorraine’s memory, may be made to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Mission, Greenwood, British Columbia telephone 604-445-6316 or The Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Lubbock, Texas https://www.osvhub.com/holyspiritcathparish/giving/funds.
To plant a tree in memory of Lorraine Hopson, please visit our Tribute Store.