Esperanza Chong was born on September 30, 1935 in Tarma, Peru. Tarma is a city in the Andes Mountains of central part of the country. She left her beloved homeland to seek a future in the United States with her husband and 3 children. She knew there was opportunity and hope in this beautiful and great country. She later became a US citizen and was proud being an American, however she held a steadfast love for home and family in Peru. To that she would visit her old country as often as she could. During her long life she was a hard worker and a devoted wife, mother, friend, sister, aunt, and entrepreneur. She was strong, smart, loving and generous. Her love for God was great and was deeply felt by her children. Her presence has impacted many lives and her loss will surely be felt by us all. She was entered into rest on December 31, 2022 in San Leandro, California. She has joined her eldest son, Luis Chong Jr. who received his wings on December 30, 1997. She is survived by her husband Luis Chong Sr.; her children Victor Chong, Eva Chong-Castro and Lady-Elizabeth Carranza; her son-in-law's Gilbert Castro, Lee Carranza; daughter-in-law Merelyn Chong; her grandchildren Vanessa Castro, Mark Chong, Gilbert Castro Jr., Andrew Castro, Matthew Castro and Michael Chong; her grand daughter in law Kimberly Castro; her great-grandchildren Aliana Godina, Lyan De Leon, Gilbert Castro III and Ezekiel Castro.
