Adela was born on March 9, 1930 to Teresa and Catarino Macias in El Paso, TX. A graduate of Bowie High School and the University of Texas at El Paso, Adela was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt and was always present at every baby shower, baptism, birthday, gradution, and wedding. There wasn't a family event, near or far she wouldn't travel to. Her devotion to her family was only second to her faith, which she held in the highest regard because through her faith, she knew anything was possible, a true reflection of her life.
Adela, a single mother, raised 3 childred while working multiple jobs and attending UTEP until finding her passion in teaching. Adela retired as a 2nd grade teacher from Burleson Elementary and enjoyed her retirement years traveling and surrounded by her family.
Adela was preceded by her parents, Teresa and Catarino, her daughter Sylvia, her sister Gloria, and brothers Benito, Rafael, and Federico. Adela is survived by her children Grace and Gilbert, her brother Antonio, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held 5-9pm, with Vigil at 7pm, at Funeraria Del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Ave. on Thursday, July 21st. Funeral Mass will be 9:30am Friday, July 22nd, at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, 3021 Frutas Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79905 followed by committal service at 11am at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 401 S Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, Texas 79915.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelCentral.com for the Macias family.
