“At the end of the day, it was something she felt personally and passionately about.

As we previously reported, Lupe -- who famously portrayed Selena's killer in the 1990 biopic -- passed away on July 26 ... after a battle with liver cancer. She maintained a strong sense of faith, exuded love and set an example for the community and all who watched her work. "To Lupe Ontiveros, You were a very talented actress. “When I really got to know her, I was so impressed with the personal activism she felt inside of her,” Molina said, referring to Ontiveros’ longtime involvement with the Latino Theater Company, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund. She died on July 26, 2012 in Whittier, California, USA. She is known for her work on As Good as It Gets (1997), Chuck & Buck (2000) and Real Women Have Curves (2002). We’re going to miss her tremendously.”. Native El Pasoan Lupe Ontiveros, known for portraying the murderer of Selena on the big screen, died at the age of 69 Thursday. Tom Kennedy, the host of game shows including “Name That Tune,” “Password Plus,” “You Don’t Say!” and “Split Second,” died Wednesday at 93. Memorial and Funeral Services for Lupe Ontiveros (No electronic devices allowed inside the church. I was always proud to see her in my local stores where I grew up. Inside the white brick walls, where Ontiveros attended Mass for more than 30 years, her former “Desperate Housewives"cast mate Eva Longoria stepped behind a lectern.

The actress also starred in “Erin Brokovich,” “Edward Scissorhands” and “Mystic Pizza.”, Sister Ardeth Platte, nun who served time for protesting nuclear weapons, dies at 84.

Before Longoria read the first verse, the building had buzzed with chatter and laughter, a lively exchange of memories.

Your body of work was so...", "RIP - Whenever I would see her...I would "hug" her, and she let me!

Search Obituaries & Guest Books on Legacy.com, Honor a loved one, place an obituary notice, Roberta McCain, mother of late Sen. John McCain, dies at 108. She was married to Elias P. Ontiveros.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. “She was part of the evolutionary process of the art form of Latino storytelling in the last 30-plus years. Ontiveros died on July 26, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital in Whittier, California at the age of 69 after a battle with liver cancer. There are iconic roles they had hoped to play. Dean, who helped San Francisco win two Super Bowls, was 68. Sol Castillo, 38, the son of “Zoot Suit” star Enrique Castillo, met Ontiveros while she acted alongside his father in the play by Luis Valdez, who also attended the funeral. Lupe Ontiveros was born on September 17, 1942 in El Paso, Texas, USA as Guadalupe Moreno. Lupe's "Desperate Housewives" co-star Eva Longoria was among the famous faces ... along with Wilmer Valderrama and Edward James Olmos ... who appeared with Lupe in a Broadway play. Labor leader, civil rights activist and close friend Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the National Farmworkers Assn., called Ontiveros a pioneer.

The funny, talented and bursting with life Mexican-American actress Lupe Ontiveros passed away last Thursday in Whittier, CA. Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan was a two-time National League Most Valuable Player and a 10-time All-Star. Actress Lupe Ontiveros’ son Nicolas kisses his mother’s casket after her funeral at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Pico Rivera on Friday.

At 96, Roberta McCain became the Republican senator’s secret weapon on the campaign trail. ‘Les Misérables’ producer Cameron Mackintosh said Kretzmer was instrumental in bringing Victor Hugo’s tale of defiance and redemption to the stage.

Veteran game show host Tom Kennedy dies at 93. “She took roles many people would have turned down, and she hung in there, trying to break the ceiling there for Latinos in the industry, the media industry,” Huerta said.

You didn’t have to beg her, didn’t have to go through three PR people to get to her.
Her funeral was the following day, where her casket was transported and buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser!

Herbert Kretzmer, lyricist for the hit musical ‘Les Misérables,’ dies at 95.

© 2020 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. He was hospitalized last week with the coronavirus. Every pew at St. Hilary Church of Perpetual Adoration in Pico Rivera was filled Friday morning for the funeral of actress-activist Guadalupe “Lupe” Ontiveros, who died July 26 at 69.

My son and I attended Lupe Ontiveros’ Rosary service last night in Pico Rivera to pay our last respects to Lupe and her family. My prayers go to your family & friends. Lisa Weiner", "condolences to the family for your loss. Rosary (Open to the public) Thursday, August 2, 2012 7:00-9:30 PM St. Hilary Church 5465 Citronell Avenue Pico Rivera, CA 90660 562-942-7300 *The family wishes no photos be taken.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. Nobel laureate Mario Molina, who helped reveal damage to the ozone layer, dies at 77. Mass (Open to the public) May the loving arms of the God of all comfort embrace you today and for all days, forever.

“She was a feisty one,” Castillo said, laughing. Everything she did, she brought joy.”. She was a mother, a lover, a friend, a wife, a sister — she was amazing, always greeted everyone with love. Que el brazos amorosos de Dios de toda consolar a abrazarte...", "Your star now shines bright,may it guide your family in these times. “Lupe was everything to everybody. Churchgoers signed her portrait propped outside the doors, scrawling personal messages: “Lupe, I will never forget that vase you gave me.”. Ontiveros, who built her career on playing maids, housekeepers and immigrant characters, will best be remembered for portraying the convicted murderer, Yolanda Saldivar in 'Selena' (1997). “Whatever she was asked to do, I don’t care what it was, she was always there. ------ Sentido pésame a las de la familia por su pérdida. “But the just man, though he die early, shall be at rest,” Longoria said, voice wavering, reading from the Bible. Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Whitey Ford won 236 games in 16 seasons and won six titles at the World Series during his career. The Biz Turned On Us After Left Eye Died ... Super Bowl Ring Already Hits Auction Block. Lupe Ontiveros, Actress: As Good as It Gets.

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“She has sown them into each and every one of your hearts — and so many more beyond. Iranian music master Shajarian, who backed anti-government protests, dies, He was forced to only perform abroad after challenging the disputed re-election of hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, New York Yankees pitching great Whitey Ford dies at 91. "To Lupe Ontiveros, You were a very talented actress. But Dear Lady, your work continues as you inspire other performers to achieve their dreams. Sister Ardeth Platte, who was jailed for her protests against nuclear weapons and inspired a character on “Orange Is the New Black,” dies at 84. Conchata Ferrell, the insult-slinging Berta of ‘Two and a Half Men,’ dies at 77, “Two and a Half Men” star Conchata Ferrell has died at 77. Whether I ran into her in the local panaderia "Durans" or at...". Joe Morgan, driving force of Big Red Machine, dies at 77.

Alleged Forever 21 Shoplifter Leaps Off Ledge ... ©2020 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. “For the age that is honorable comes not with the passing of time, nor can it be measured in terms of years.”. Her memorial was on August 2, 2012. "Selena" actress Lupe Ontiveros was laid to rest at a funeral in Southern California today ... surrounded by family, politicians and some of her famous friends.

No photography or recording is permitted.) Ontiveros’ family, friends, former costars, political activists and the mayors of Los Angeles and Pico Rivera watched quietly. Lupe was an accomplished actress and community activist and will be missed by many.

Ontiveros never forgot her roots, he said. Molina’s research on how chemicals called CFCs were harming the ozone layer helped lead to the Montreal Protocol, a treaty to repair the atmosphere. ", "Often performers leave us before they feel that they have finished their work. After a series of readings and songs performed by a mariachi band, Father Joshua Lee delivered a eulogy. Lisa Weiner" - Lisa Weiner (Brooklyn, NY) "condolences to the family for your loss. My prayers go to your family & friends. Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina, who said she had known Ontiveros for decades, was initially star-struck by the actress who famously played mothers, mentors and maids. Waiting for your permission to load the comments. Get all the day's most vital news with our Today's Headlines newsletter, sent every weekday morning. Fred Dean, fearsome pass rusher of 49ers’ dynasty, dies battling COVID-19. “And she gave back to the community,” Huerta said. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. I just loved her and how genuine she always was.

“Lupe has, in her own way, sown seeds far and wide,” Lee said. "Selena" actress Lupe Ontiveros was laid to rest at a funeral in Southern California today ... surrounded by family, politicians and some of her famous friends. “Lupe Ontiveros was a gift,” actor Edward James Olmos told The Times on Friday. Doesn’t matter how many years went by, she always greeted everyone with love.”. Every pew at St. Hilary Church of Perpetual Adoration in Pico Rivera was filled Friday morning for the funeral of actress-activist Guadalupe “Lupe” Ontiveros, who died July 26 at 69. Actress.