Sept. 20, 1972 - May 15, 2013
GOSHEN — Eustolia "Norma" Arellano, 40, of Goshen, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, from injuries from a motor vehicle accident south of Middlebury.
Norma, as family and friends knew her, was born Sept. 20, 1972, in El Pino, Guerrero, Mexico. She married Robert Roa on Oct. 30, 2004, in Las Vegas.
Robert survives, as do her children, Nancy Pineda, Luzbeydy Pineda and Yvonne Pineda, all of Goshen, and Tiffany Roa and Omar Roa, at home. Surviving as well are her mother, Paula Mora Lopez; father Miguel Arellano Velazquez; sister Tina; and brothers Arturo, Antonio and Fidel.
A sister, Alicia Arellano, preceded her in death.
Norma was working for Middlebury Hardwood Products. She was an active member of Faith United Methodist Church in Goshen. Norma was a loving wife, mother and friend. She enjoyed cooking, shopping and working out.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2013, at Faith United Methodist Church, 22045 C.R. 18, Goshen, IN 46528. Services celebrating her life will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at the church, where family and friends may gather for one hour before the service. Officiating will be Pastor John Hogsett of Faith United Methodist Church and Pastor Jim Bontrager, a chaplain with the Elkhart Police Department. Burial and graveside services will follow at Violett Cemetery, Goshen.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be directed to Robert Roa for the children, Tiffany and Omar, to help with future education expenses.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Billings Funeral Home. Online condolences may reach the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.