Marie Elena Jacobo
November 20, 1945 — February 16, 2024
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Marie Elena Jacobo, age 78, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024.
Marie was born November 20, 1945, in Los Angeles, California to Arthur and Edna (Lopez) Reyes.
Marie made friends everywhere she went, and she never knew a stranger. She taught by example and instilled in her children to be good citizens. Marie was a guiding light to immigrants and those around her. She loved empowering people to learn and succeed, teaching them to utilize resources around them to be successful in navigating systems and their environment. On her own and through her work with LUNA, she proudly taught many women how to speak English, drive, and be independent. Marie was an active member of Our Lady of the Americas (Visitation) Catholic Church. She was involved in the church choir and prayer group. She received recognition for her dedicated involvement through the years to Latinos Unidos. Marie was a proud property manager and, above all, a proud mother and grandmother. She loved flowers, cooking, gardening, dancing, and listening to music.
She is survived by her son, Raymond Lopez (Diane) and their children Rebekah (Andrew) Pauly, Rachele Lopez and Luke Lopez; son, Roy Salcedo (Anne Ghinazzi) and their children, Samuel and Anthony Salcedo; son, Rafael (Angel) Jacobo and their children, Miguel, Isaac and Amari Jacobo; son, Ronny Jacobo and his children Vincent and Benicio Jacobo; and daughter, Linda Donna (Edgar) Herrera, and their son, Enzo Herrera; and many special friends. Marie was looking forward to meeting her first great grandchild soon, and see her granddaughter, Rebekah, become a mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Luis Jacobo.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Our Lady of the Americas Catholic Church, 1271 E 9th Street, Des Moines. Burial will follow immediately at Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to establish an endowment to help others in her memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Marie Elena Jacobo, de 78 años, falleció el viernes 16 de febrero de 2024.
Marie nació el 20 de noviembre de 1945 en Los Ángeles, California, hija de Arthur y Edna (López) Reyes. Marie hacía amigos dondequiera que iba, y nunca conocío a un desconocide. Enseñó con su ejemplo e inculcó en sus hijos ser buenos ciudadanos. Marie fue una luz que guiaba a los inmigrantes y a quienes la rodeaban. Le encantaba empoderar a las personas a aprender y a tener éxito a utilizar los recursos que los rodeaban para tener éxito en la navegación de sistemas y sus alrededores. Por su cuenta y a través de ser voluntaria con LUNA, enseñó con orgullo a muchas mujeres a hablar inglés, manejar y ser independientes. Marie era miembro activo de la Iglesia Católica de Nuestra Señora de las Américas (Visitación). Participó en el coro de la iglesia y en el grupo de oración. Recibió reconocimiento por su esfuerzo a través de los años en Latinos Unidos. Marie era una orgullosa administradora de propiedade y, sobre todo, una orgullosa madre y abuela. Le encantaban las flores, cocinar, hacer jardinería, bailar y escuchar música.
Le sobreviven su hijo, Raymond Lopez (Diane) y sus hijos Rebekah (Andrew) Pauly, Rachele Lopez y Luke Lopez; hijo, Roy Salcedo (Anne Ghinazzi) y sus hijos, Samuel y Anthony Salcedo; hijo, Rafael (Ángel) Jacobo y sus hijos, Miguel, Isaac y Amari Jacobo; hijo, Ronny Jacobo y sus hijos Vincent y Benicio Jacobo; y su hija, Linda Donna (Edgar) Herrera, y su hijo, Enzo Herrera; y muchos amigos. Marie estaba ansiosa por conocer a su primer bisnieta y ver a su nieta, Rebekah, ser madre. Fue precedida en la muerte por su esposo, José Luis Jacobo.
El velorio se llevará a cabo de 5:00 a 8:00 p.m. el jueves 22 de febrero de 2024 en Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, con un rosario a las 7:00 p.m. La misa funeral comenzará a las 10:00 a.m. del sábado 24 de febrero de 2024 en la Iglesia Católica de Nuestra Señora de las Américas, 1271 E 9th Street, Des Moines. El entierro se realizará inmediatamente en el cementerio de Glendale, Des Moines.
Las contribuciones conmemorativas pueden dirigirse a la familia para establecer una dotación para ayudar a otros en su memoria.
Las condolencias pueden expresarse en www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Sonja Whisman
02/27/2024
My condolences to the Jacobo family. I had been praying for her everyday recently in Holy Mass, not knowing that she was close to death. I just happened to call the parish in winterset today to ask if they could tell me how she was and they told me that she passed last week.
Mariaelena gave me my first rosary and I will always be grateful for that. She never knew that I eventually became a Catholic. I use it every day and always think of her. Fidelium animae per misericordia Dei requiescant en pace.
Ramona Dillinger
02/22/2024
My sincere condolences to Marie's family. I had the pleasure of meeting Marie when I took over the dietary managers position at Care Center North in Winterset. Marie worked for me for 8 years while I was the dietary manager. She was such a kind and gentle soul on top of being a dedicated, loyal and hard working staff member. I loved seeing her and visiting with her every time we would run into each other after our years of working together. She had an amazing light and it shown so brightly and was a true gift to those who knew her. She will be missed greatly. She is celebrating her homecoming with our Lord and savior and we will see her again!!
Gail Sibley-Brown
02/22/2024
While we are mourning the loss of you, others are rejoicing to meet you at the gates of Heaven.
Sending condolences to you all. Your mom holds a special place in my heart, and I will always cherish our last conversation and her kind, loving words.
Rest in peace Momma Marie
Laura Riojas-Noriega
02/20/2024
My deepest condolences to the family. Your Mother was a beautiful lady and we were blessed to call her our friend. We are sending so much light and love from Texas. Momma Marie thank you for making time for me and sharing so many wonderful stories about your beautiful family. You will be so missed, praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Love your Texas friend,
Laura Riojas-Noriega