Mary Lou DeLaPena passed away Friday afternoon in Hollister at the age of 75. Mary Lou was born in Salinas, CA and lived in San Benito County all her life. She was a long haul truck driver for a period of 10 years and traveled through out the United States working on hauls. Mary Lou enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and also made great apple pies. She is survived by her children, James DeLaPena, wife, Nancy, Joanne Kinslow, late husband, John, all of Hollister, Mike DeLaPena, wife Robin, of Idaho, and Diane Sardam, husband, George, of Hollister, 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a brother, James Clark, late wife, Carolyn, of Sacramento. Mary Lou is also survived by her adopted son and daughter, Maurice and Margie LeGrand of Hollister and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 11 A.M. at the Hillside Christian Fellowship Church, 281 San Felipe Road, Hollister. As per her wishes, arrangements for cremation and private inurnment have been made through Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory. Contributions are preferred to San Benito Health Foundation in Mary Lou’s name.
