Obituary of Delia S. Delgado

Delgado, Delia S.

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 10, 2022 where she was reunited with her loving husband. She was 63 years old. Delia Serrato Ledesma was born on June 2, 1958 in Adrian, Michigan to the late Martin G. and Josephine (Serrato) Ledesma. She married Jose N. Delgado Sr. on August 3, 1985. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2022. Delia worked at various places throughout her life and retired in July of 2020. She was a faithful member of Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church for many years.

Delia loved to travel to Kalamazoo to visit her favorite sister, Sophie, take trips to the casino and go out to eat. She also enjoyed spending time in her yard doing yardwork. She will be remembered for having a green thumb and growing beautiful plants and flowers. Delia was a wonderful cook and enjoyed entertaining friends and family. She loved her dogs Chu Chu and Olaf very much. Delia could always be found holding her favorite fountain drink, a Coca-Cola with extra ice. But, what she really loved most was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  

Surviving are her children, Jose “Pudge” Delgado Jr., Bobby (Angela) Delgado, Daniel (Sophia) Delgado and Joshua “Jay” (Elicia) Delgado; grandchildren, Anthony Delgado, Alexus Delgado, Noah Delgado, Joseph Delgado, Angel Delgado, Nia Delgado, Jacob Delgado, Jayce Delgado, Cruz Delgado, Aliyah Delgado, Bobby Delgado, Jay Delgado and Eli Delgado; special granddaughter, Brianna Delgado; siblings, Esmeralda Barrera, Sophie (Nicholas) Amador and Sylvia Ledesma; a special uncle, Evelio Ledesma; special cousins, Vicky Bolander and Nicky Esquivel; special friends, Dora Cansino, Joann Pierson, Anita Cobb, Dorlynn Sandoval, Geanie Espinoza, Josepha Gomez, Maria Rodriguez, Rebecca Garth-Townsend and many nieces and nephews.

Delia was preceded in death by her siblings, Martin Ledesma Jr and Yolanda Villarreal.

FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, 615 Hoyt Ave. Rev. Fr. Thomas J. McNamara will officiate. Committal service will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.

VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Monday, March 21, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Vigil will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the wishes of the Delgado family c/o Joshua Delgado.

Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Delgado family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.