Denise Marquez/Johnson

May 11, 1979 - January 10, 2016

Denise Renee Marquezof Rancho Cucamonga, CA, passed away at the age of 36 on January 10th, 2016. Over the past few years Denise has been facing the challenges of several medical conditions including Lupus and Fibromyalgia. More recently, her strength and determination finally allowed her to get a firmer grasp of her many symptoms and allowed her to gain control of her medical conditions. Unfortunately, it was complications in surgery that led to her passing. She was born in Fontana, CA on May 11, 1979 to Josie and Arthur Marquez and grew up in Upland, CA. Growing up, playing softball was a big part of Denise’s life. She played inthe Upland Hilltoppersleague and for the Upland High School softball team, where she graduated in 1997. Soon after that she became a stay-at-home mom who was devoted to raising her three young daughters Shelby, Natalie and Madison. Denise was highly involved in her children’s school and extracurricular activities. She also enjoyed crafts, scrapbooking, baking, and spending time with her family. Denise is survived by her loving parents, three wonderful daughters, her three sisters Christina, Shelby, and Deanna, her brother-in-law Karolis, her nieces Samantha and Nicole, nephew Eddy, and great nieces Mackenzie and Brooklyn. Denise’s life and beautiful spirit will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Upland, CA on Monday, January 18thwith a 10AM viewing and a Mass service that will begin at 11AM, with a burial to follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Ontario.