She is survived by her four living children Valentin Estrada, Javier Estrada, Dora Rivera and Claudia Farfan as well as 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Valentin Estrada, her daughter Sandra Juarez, and her granddaughter Melinda Rivera.
Born in El Paso, TX on May 7th 1924, Socorro was one of eleven children born to Miguel Labrado and Soledad Gutierrez. Socorro lived her life selflessly caring for others. What began as being the nurturing older sister evolved to her roles as a phenomenal wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
After spending a few years working in a sewing factory, Socorro devoted most of her life to volunteer work serving at her local church and caring for her family. Never having learned how to drive did not stop her from always being on-the-go. Well into her 80's you could find her walking her grandchildren to McDonalds , trying her luck at the casino, or on the city bus headed to San Jacinto Plaza downtown.
You could spend hours sitting with her as she would reminisce about her childhood and upbringing. Even with dementia in her later years she would share the details of her most precious memories all of which consisted of her family; allowing her to be able to name each of her ten siblings! She never lost her quick-wit and even in her 90's she radiated so much life and laughter.
Socorro left an extraordinary impact on all who had the pleasure of crossing her path. She was a maternal figure to all and will be remembered as the very special Matriarch of her household, her neighborhood and the entire Labrado-Estrada family. Her name and memory will forever ring synonymous with a Mother's love.
Socorro will be deeply missed by her friends & family.
To our "Mom", "Grandma", "Granny" and "Viejita" - we love you and we will miss you dearly!
Hasta que nos encontremos de nuevo.
