Emma was born on October 12, 1923 in Comalapa, Nicaragua to biological parents Ignacio Duarte and Gregoria Vargas, and adopted by Ceferino Enriquez and Estebana Vargas. She shared her early life in a loving family with 4 sisters and 6 brothers. Emma was the life of any party and was always the last one to leave the dance floor. She was known to all as outgoing, friendly and happy. Her zest for life was contagious, and she loved her family and friends deeply.
She is survived by sons: Edgar Saenz & wife, Gretchen; Carlos Saenz & wife, Dee; Julio Saenz & wife, Marietta; and daughter, Emma Peters & husband, Walter.
Grandchildren: Walter Henry (& Michelle) Peters, Julio Jr. (& Priscila) Saenz, Edgar Jr. (& Anita) Saenz, Gretchen (& Rob) Gash, Maria Peters, Karen (& Ben) Webb,
Daniel (& Lilly) Saenz, Eileen (& Diego) Martinez, Roberto (& Andrea) Saenz, Frank Peters, Step-grandchildren: Lauren (& Ethan) Smith and Dawson Partridge. Lastly, Nana (as she was known) loved Jerry (& Erica) Bergman and Jackie Sutherlin as grandchildren.
Great Grandchildren: Walter Peters III, Michelle Ann Peters, Elena Saenz, Ariela Saenz, Evan Saenz, Anthony Gash, Gabriella Gash, Zacharias Veal, Brayden Webb, Ella Maria Webb, Mia Saenz, Mateo Martinez, Mariano Saenz, Miranda Saenz, Eli Smith, Harvey Smith, Cooper Smith and McKayla Sutherlin.
Emma is survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Emma's family would like to thank the staff at Arden Woods Nursing Home and Vantage Hospice for the care and attention they gave Emma while she was in their care.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: St. Jerome's Catholic Church, located at 8825 Kempwood Drive, Houston, TX 77080 @ 713-468-9555; attn: Pilar Salas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialoaksfunerals.com for the Arellano family.
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