Dolores Tejada Mullikin
Obituary
Dolores Tejada Mullikin went to her heavenly home on March 12, 2022. She was 90 years old-an age she could scarcely believe of herself!
Dolores was born in Watsonville to Spanish immigrants and was very proud to be a first-generation American. She lived most of her life in her hometown where she developed many lifelong friendships. Her very special gift was encouragement-- a gift she demonstrated every day by writing letters, sending cards, offering a listening ear to everyone she knew, and giving thoughtful advice.
Dolores was always content being a homemaker. Her greatest ambition was to raise a happy family in a loving home, an ambition she accomplished with the love of her life, Richard. She is reunited with him now, as well as with her daughter Deana Mullikin.
Dolores is survived by her remaining three children and their spouses: Cathleen and Ivan Lukrich, Terry and Ed Hibbs, and Rick and Susan Mullikin. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Amber Bell and husband Jacob, Nykole Sullivan and husband Bob, Brian Lukrich, Kyle Jeffers, Jordan Lukrich and wife Lauren, and Samantha Mullikin. Dolores also leaves two great-granddaughters: Reagan and Harper Bell.
Dolores will be buried during a private graveside ceremony. A celebration of her life is being planned.
Published in The Pajaronian · March 17, 2022