Obituary of Dianne Ross Capin

In Loving Memory Dianne Ross Capin 12/6/1933 - 2/27/2016 Dianne Ross Capin, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Newport Beach, CA., accompanied by her loving daughter, Wendy Capin; grandson, Lance Rand and close friend Edward Lither. Dianne is survived by her brother, Paul Ross (Melissa Ross), New York; children, Roni Capin-Rivera Ashford (Danny Ashford), Tucson, Wendy Capin, Newport Beach, Sandra Capin-Kauffman (Rick Kauffman), Tucson and Ricky Capin (Perla Capin), McAllen, Texas; ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three nieces and three nephews. Predeceased by her loving son, Mark Ross Capin on July 3, 2006. Dianne was born in Bronx, NY on December 6, 1933. She attended the Bronx High School of Science, the first class of women allowed to attend a previously dominant men's school. Recognized as a proud Life member of Mensa since December 22, 1988. Dianne was a loving mother of five children. After moving from the hustle and bustle of New York to Nogales, AZ in 1954, she kept herself extremely involved with her children, family, friends and the Nogales community. Every summer she would take all the children to Mission Beach, CA. Traveled with her children to New York to visit with her family, the New York World's Fair, Broadway shows and keeping close with her family ties. After leaving Arizona in 1966, she moved to Newport Beach, CA to begin her journey in the field of sales as a top sales representative for numerous luggage and leather good manufacturers. Dianne Ross Capin had a full life. Recognized by her peers in the Luggage Industry as a leading sales representative and also a successful owner of a chain of luggage stores in California. She was full of energy and constantly on the go traveling the southwestern states and Hawaii with a work ethic second to none. Her customers many of whom became longtime friends always looked forward to her visits. She was generous and outgoing. She maintained homes in Newport Beach, CA; Las Vegas, NV and at one point in New York City. Her homes were always open to her friends and family who would come and make long term visits with her enjoying her company. She was a wonderful and generous hostess. The best mother and friend a person could have. Dianne will be remembered by all her family and friends, as she had a great sense of humor, sometimes sharp but always with a good heart, beautiful inside and out, vivacious personality, quick witted, engaging, personable with a beautiful smile and an extremely intelligent woman who always strived for the best. Dianne created an Endowment Fund with the Bronx HS of Science in 2006 in memory of her loving son, Mark Ross Capin. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Bronx HS of Science Endowment Fund, Inc. In Memory of Dianne Ross Capin, 75 West 205th Street, Bronx, NY 10468 or online: www.bxscience.edu/give Memorial Services will be held Friday, March 4, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Nogales Jewish Cemetery, 959 N Bejarano Street, Nogales, AZ. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.