Mary T. Loya, 79, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Abilene. Mary was born May 26, 1930 in Clifton, TX to Juan and Cruz Tarango. She married Natibida Loya in San Saba, TX in 1945 and moved to Abilene in 1946 to raise the family.
She worked at several places throughout the years including The Windsor Hotel, West Texas Medical Center, and Hendrick Medical Center for 20 years. She was a very dedicated volunteer at Sears Park Senior Center and was awarded the most outstanding Volunteer of the year in 2009. She was a member of Gethsemane Spanish Assembly of God for many years. She enjoyed spending her time crocheting, quilting and collecting rocks. All pets could find a good home with her especially her special Chihuahuas. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Mary is survived by six children, Juan Loya and wife Marjorie, Samuel Loya and wife Josefina, Joel Loya, Elisa Sosa and husband Isreal, Mary Helen Clevenger and husband Don, Stella Lopez and husband Chris; One brother, Sixto Tarango and wife Juanita; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one daughter-in-law, Catalina Loya; one brother, Domingo Tarango.
Chapel Service:
5/18/2010 at 7 PM - 8:30PM
Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene , TX 79606
Funeal Service:
5/19/2010 at 10:00 AM
Gethsemane Spanish Assembly of God
with Reverend Samuel Lopez officiating
2001 Park Ave
Abilene , TX 79603
To leave a note for the family, or to share your favorite memory of Nana, please visit the webpage below. Thank you
We love you and we will all miss you!
2 comments:
Awww, what a sweet tribute to Grandma. It was so fun seeing you all and chatting with you a bit. I'll eagerly await pics...
Thanks for showing me how beautiful my parents were through your eyes. Those are wonderful memories. It is a sweet tribute to Nana, especially focusing on Nana's precious smile. I had forgotten those days of kidding and joking and seeing her laugh. She would laugh so hard sometimes that she would double over shaking...that was awesome to see...Thanks Sara.
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