Timotea "Timo" Bocanegra

Sep 4, 1930 – Feb 2, 2018

Service Details

Per Timotea’s wishes, all services are private for the family.

Timotea Bocanegra, 87, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018, at Lincoln Park Villa surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Crystal City, TX, on September 4, 1930, daughter of the late Francisco “Poncho” and Josefa Bocanegra.

Timotea had been a Racine resident most of her life. She had lived in San Jose, California for some years returning to Racine for the remainder of her life. Timotea had worked as a seamstress for Badger Uniform Company until her retirement in 1995. She enjoyed baking, gardening, watching her Spanish Novelas, and just spending time with her loved ones at cookouts, birthday parties and holiday parties, or just on an everyday basis. She enjoyed having her occasional wine cooler at these gatherings. She will be remembered by her love and kindness and especially her wit and humor. Timotea will be dearly loved and missed by all who knew her.

Surviving Timotea are brothers/nephews, Cumesindo “Chindo” Bocanegra, Rolando (Linda O’Brien) Hibarra; nieces, Ofelia-Chela (Bill) Bodi, Jesus-Tuttie (Tracie) Bocanegra; great nieces, Lisa Bocanegra, Tina Bocanegra, Angel (Jenny) Hibarra, Leonard (Catherine) Hibarra, Felipe Hibarra, Joshua (Sara) Bodi, Cecelia (Charles) Flowers, J.J Bocanegra, and many more great nieces and nephews too many to mention.

In addition to her parents, Timotea was preceded in death by her brothers, Hipolito “Polo” (Elia) Bocanegra, Juan (Karen) Bocanegra; sister, Chavela Bocanegra; and niece, Rita Bocanegra.

Per Timotea’s wishes, all services are private for the family.

Guestbook Entries

Arturo M Rodriguez says

February 6, 2018 at 5:52 pm

Sad to hear about Timo..you will b missed! God Bless you Timo.

Sign the Guestbook

December 1, 2023

My siblings and I recently had the unfortunate experience of having to plan a funeral for our beloved mother – Juana Munoz. During this difficult time, we were fortunate enough to come across a funeral home that truly went above and beyond what was expected. Their attention to detail and dedication to ensuring our comfort and safety throughout the entire process was truly remarkable. From the moment we stepped foot into the funeral home, we were greeted with warmth and compassion. The staff members, but specifically Mark was incredibly understanding and empathetic, making us feel at ease during such a challenging time. Mark took the time to listen to our needs and wishes, and his guidance and support were invaluable. One aspect that truly stood out was Mark’s meticulous attention to detail. He paid close attention to every aspect of the funeral arrangements, ensuring that nothing was overlooked. From the floral arrangements to the music selection, every detail was carefully considered and executed flawlessly. Mark even noticed that the temperature in the room was getting warm and promptly adjusted it to ensure our comfort. What impressed me the most was their commitment to our safety. Mark and his team took every precaution to ensure that our family and guests were protected throughout the entire process. From the funeral home to the cemetery, Mark made sure that all safety measures were in place, including providing hand sanitizers, and even arranging for additional staff members to assist with crowd control. Furthermore, Mark’s professionalism and organization was evident in every aspect of the funeral service. He coordinated seamlessly with the cemetery staff, ensuring a smooth transition from the funeral home to the final resting place. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence truly made a difference in our overall experience. In addition to their exceptional service, the funeral home also provided us with resources and support beyond the funeral itself. They offered grief counseling services and connected us with local support groups, which proved to be invaluable during our grieving process. Overall, we cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Mark, and broader, Draeger Langendorf team. Their attention to detail, commitment to our safety, and genuine compassion made a difficult time a little more bearable. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of funeral arrangements, as they truly go above and beyond to ensure that every detail is taken care of and that families are supported throughout . the entire process. – Epifanio and The Munoz Family

View all Testimonials