Loretta Medina

Loretta Medina passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, surrounded by her family, after her fight had finally come to an end. During this time Loretta continued to be the glue for her family, her husband Allen’s rock, and her children’s motivation. However, to her grandchildren she was everything.

Loretta was born to Louis and Selena Ossola on December 11, 1956, one of 11, yes, I said 11 children. She loved her family so much and worried about everyone putting her own needs aside every day.

Loretta’s life can be summed up easily by being a fighter. She had a strong compassion that cannot and will not ever be matched. She loved hard and had the biggest heart of anyone.

Loretta was born in the small town of Trinidad, Colorado. As a child, her and her brothers and sisters went around terrorizing Starkville and later Trinidad. She graduated from Trinidad High School which is where she met the love of her life Allen Medina. She spent the rest of her life being a great wife, mother, and eventually a grandmother. She loved all of these tasks and challenges but those grandkids though she loved them deeply. They had a special place in her heart. It was her new reason to stay alive. Loretta would do anything to make sure her grandkids were happy. Even breaking parental rules. When the grandchildren were at her house there were no rules.

Loretta is survived by Allen Medina (husband) Jarrod and Wesley Medina (sons) grandchildren Shelby, Conner, Jayla, Amaya, and Wesley. Her siblings: Brothers Louie, Bobby, and Michael. Sisters Shirley, Sally, Lucy, and Linda along with numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Loretta will be met at the gates of heaven by her parents, in-laws, niece Deeandra, and three sisters Francis, Irene and Janet along with numerous friends and family lost along the way.

Even though Loretta’s time on earth is done her job is not over. She would want us all to live, and she will continue to live in all of our hearts. Her time spent on earth was not wasted and she will continue to live on in the hearts of all that she touched. She will be waiting for us when our time is up but she’s in no rush for us to join her.