Maria Elena Carrasco

Maria Elena Carrasco, 76, was born in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, on April 24, 1940, and passed away in El Paso, Texas on March 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by parents, Marcos Carrasco and Catalina Flores Carrasco; brothers, David Carrasco and Antonio Carrasco; and sister Elisa Muela. She is survived by sisters, Socorro Medina, Frances Salinas, and Lydia Ontiveros (Manny), and brother, Eddie Carrasco (Ofelia). Also, nephews, Albert Salinas (Martha), Leo Salinas, and Michael Carrasco (Yolie); and nieces, Lisa Esparza, and Melissa Marquez (Julio). Great nephews and nieces, Venessa Arruti (Tony), Alberta Salinas, Marisa Salinas (Ruben), Marcos Antonio Carrasco, Max Carrasco, and Glory Carrasco, Alexis Dominguez, and Matthew Esparza, and great-great nephews Sebastian Escobar and Andoni Arruti. Mary was a proud, home-bound graduate of Bowie High School Class of 1959, and worked as a sales clerk. She was devoted to her family, had a great love for pets, and a greater love for God. May God bless her with eternal rest and peace. Thank you to Rufis, Raquel, Irma, and Ana from Ontiveros Foster Care, and La Mariposa Hospice for their loving care. Visitation will be held Monday, March 13, 2017, 5-9 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central, 3839 Montana Avenue, with rosary at 6 p.m. Church service will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Light Parish, 4700 Delta Drive, with internment following at Mount Carmel Cemetery.