Blanca Estella Peñaloza was a beloved wife, mother, grandma, and friend. Blanca passed away on September 25, 2024 at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with cancer, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Her family and friends will always remember her as a strong, selfless, woman full of life whose dedication to her family was second to none.
She was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and later immigrated to the United States after meeting her husband, Ernesto Xavier Peñaloza . Ernesto encouraged her to pursue her dream of becoming a hair stylist and she earned a degree in Cosmetology from Lou Ross Academy in Ventura, Ca. She became a master of her craft and went on to enjoy a very successful career as a hair stylist for 48 years. Blanca’s love for doing hair was only rivaled by her love for her children Ricardo, Corina, Rosana and especially her 4 grandchildren Damian, Daisy, Ricardo Jr., and Zyana. Her greatest pride and joy was being a grandma and she managed to play a vitally important role in each one of their lives. She will be greatly missed for the incredible, resilient, and loving woman that she was.
Family and friends are invited to Funeral Prayers and a Most Holy Rosary to be recited at 11:00am Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street, Ventura. A reception will follow.