Esperanza "Hope" Madril

Esperanza "Hope" Madril, 82, of Canon City, CO went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2024 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs.

She was born October 19, 1941 in Ortiz, CO to Victoriano and Jesusita Salazar and was united in marriage to Alonzo "Al" Madril on November 25th, 1960.  Together they raised three children, Johnny, David and Carloyn.

Hope was preceded in death by her husband, Al and her son, Johnny.

Survivors include her children, David (Holly) Madril of San Antonio, TX, and Carolyn Madril of Canon City, CO;  grandchildren, Corey and Melissa (Chance); and great granddaughter Marlowe all of San Antonio, TX.  Also surviving is her sister, Alice Candy of Antonito, CO and brother, Ernie (Naomi) Salazar of Alamosa, CO; and special niece, Vera Domingez and family of Denver, CO.

Some of her hobbies included spending time with her cat Tabby, embroidery, sewing, and working on her house and yard.  She especially enjoyed spending time caring for her loving family.

Hope grew up in a family of 12 children and was the 8th child.  She went to work at the age of 8 washing dishes to help the family and worked her whole life until retirement.  She was always feisty and daring.

She spent 32 years working for City Market in Canon City.  She was a dedicated employee and spent her career in the Bakery from which she retired.  She enjoyed her work at City Market, liked helping customers, training employees and made many friends throughout her career.

Hope was a beautiful and caring person. She loved her children, grandchildren and great granddaughter Marlowe very much. She often enjoyed looking at pictures of Marlowe and talking to her on the phone. She especially loved her cat Tabby who followed her everywhere she went. Hope had a kind and gentle heart and often helped others when they were in need. Her close friends were Elan Mestas, Vangie Casias, Chris and Doug Lee, Bernice Juarez, Lucille Perea and Sierra of Oregon.  She enjoyed spending time with and talking to them over the phone.  As special to Hope as her friends were, she loved her sister Alice and niece Vera who were always there for her.  Hope had a fun-loving personality and the true definition of Live, Laugh and Love. She was a strong individual and took pride in all that she did throughout her life. She enjoyed life and loved those in her life with all her heart and always made time to laugh.

She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Services will be announced and held at a later date.

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