Esther King Obituary (1930 - 2019)

Esther Brito (Mondragon) King Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother died at home July 18, 2019 at the age of 88, surrounded by her family. Esther was born in Taos, New Mexico on September 30, 1930 to Jacinto and Elogia (Mondragon) Brito. She was the eldest of 6 children, 2 of which died shortly after birth. She attended school in New Mexico and Colorado before marrying Joe (Fernando) Mondragon. Fernando & Esther moved to Tooele and together they raised 6 children; Earl, James, Danny, Geri, Scott and Eric. They were later divorced. Esther married Charles (Ken) King (Deceased). Esther leaves behind a legacy of family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her, including 104 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Fernando and Ken, Brother Jonnie, Sons; Earl, Scott, and Daughter Geri, as well as several great-grandchildren. She is survived by sisters; Lucy and Kathy, son; James (Judy), Danny (Penny) and Eric (Kandy). A viewing and rosary will be held at St. Margueriteâ€™s Catholic Church 15 South 7th Street in Tooele, Utah on Sunday July 21,2019 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral mass will be held Monday, July 22, 2019 at 10:00AM with a viewing one hour prior to service. Burial will be held at the Tooele City Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at St. Marguerite's Church. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Esther Brito Mondragon King please visit our Sympathy Store.