Evangelina Paez

Evangelina Paez, born November 5, 1934 in Juarez, MX, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones after a long, courageous battle with dementia on February 28, 2023 at the age of 88. Evangelina is preceded in death by her husband, Rogelio Paez, Sr.; three children, Maria Paez, Jose Paez, and Gabriel Paez; her parents Gilberto Garcia and Maria Granillo Garcia; her brothers Mario Garcia, Arturo Garcia, Gilberto Garcia and Jaime Garcia.

She is survived by her five children: Minerva Paez, Luis Paez (Pilar), Rogelio Paez, Jr. (Karlygash), David Paez, and Margarita Myers. She is also survived by her sister Irma Garcia, ten grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Evangelina was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who brought joy and happiness to all that surrounded her. She had a warm heart which showed through her selfless giving to her family and friends throughout her life. She was supportive of all her children in all their life accomplishments, big or small. Since an early age, she had an immense love for aviation and always looked towards the sky for a brighter tomorrow. While she struggled with dementia for several years, those years were still filled with love and happiness, as she was strong-willed and wanted to live out her years with her family by her side. During this time, she placed her trust in God, her caretakers, and her family to see her through her diagnosis. As the dementia progressed, she still would smile when her family would enter the room, reminding all that her love for her family was strong and unwavering. She was a devout Catholic and looked forward to being reunited with God, his son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Please join us in the celebration of Evangelina’s long and fruitful life by attending the visitation, held Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 North Carolina Drive, El Paso, TX 79915. A rosary will occur Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM, 1060 N. Carolina Dr., El Paso, Texas 79915. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3729 Hueco Ave, El Paso, Texas 79903 and a graveside service will conclude, Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave, El Paso, Texas 79906.

The family would like to thank her caregivers, Ramona Apodaca, Nancy Ramirez, Luz Perez, and Global Hospice who made sure her final years were filled with care, safety, and joy within her house.The family would like to express a special thank to her additional caregivers, her grandson David Paez Jr. and Margarita Myers. They provided selfless care and made sure that Evangelina was always well taken care of until her final breath.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestfuneralhomeeast.com for the Paez family.