Woopy’s Auto is a testament to second chances

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Today, Lupe Becerra-Ungaro won’t reflect on nearly a decade of pain and suffering and think, “Why me?” Instead, the lifelong Corona resident will count her blessings and say, “Why not me? I’m stronger than ever. I should be dead. My children should be orphans. I beat the odds.” Becerra-Ungaro, 44, who answers to “Woopy,” also answers to a higher power. The shock and feelings of helplessness after her husband was shot to death in 1996 led to using and selling drugs, neglecting her children, a prison sentence and eventually, repentance, redemption and a new start. “I’m so proud of my mother,” said Nicole Ungaro, 23, one of Becerra-Ungaro’s daughters. “She’s made a complete turnaround. We talk and laugh about everything. We’re not bound by our past.”

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