Helen Madrigal

MADRIGAL, Helen-- in San Jose, CA November 18, 2002. Beloved mother of John Aguirre, Raul Madrigal, Veronica Aguirre and the late Edward Aguirre. Dear sister of Manuel Madrigal, Mary Madrigal, Frank Madrigal, Jimmy Madrigal, Jesse Madrigal and the late Mike Madrigal, Mary Lou Madrigal and Benjamin Madrigal. Adoring grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A native of Norwalk, CA aged 68 years.Helen was employed by Monarch Match Co. & Coopervision Optics from which she retired.She would sacrifice herself for others, always talked highly of people. She was giving, loving and forgiving. Her fondest memories were spending time with the entire family and friends. She loved camping, traveling, Giants & A's games and being by the ocean. She is and will always be missed.Funeral Mass will be held today at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy followed by interment at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, San Jose. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, San Jose.