Virginia “Ginger” J. Hopkins 1943-2026

By Atascadero News · Thu Feb 26 2026

Virginia “Ginger” Johanna Hopkins, 82, passed away February 14, 2026. 

Born December 23, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, to Joseph Alesi and Helen O’Shaunnessy. She was preceded in death by her parents and her older brother, Robert. 

Virginia married Michael D. Hopkins in 1966, and they shared 54 devoted years together until his passing in 2020. She was a loving mother to four children: Michele (deceased 2020), Terence (Lynn), Heather (Tom), and Brian (Lisa). She was very proud of her eight grandchildren, Daniel, Jacob, Finley, Madeline, Paige (Noah), Olivia, Kelli, and Alison.

Ginger graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Los Angeles, California, and worked as a medical transcriptionist until her retirement. She raised her family in Covina, California, and moved to Paso Robles in 1990. She was a proud member of the Red Hat Society in Paso Robles.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. 

Funeral Mass will be at St. Rose Catholic Church, Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11:00 am, followed by interment at the Paso Robles District Cemetery.