Catalina G. Elizaldez, 68, of El Paso, Texas passed into the gates of Heaven on August 31, 2019 with all her children, grandchildren and immediate family at bedside. She was born to Jesus and Estela Gallegos on May 24, 1951. Shewas preceded in death by her husband Edovigen A. Elizaldez, daughter Esperanza Elizaldez, stepdaughter Lorraine Thompson, sister Clara Nunez, grandchild Dominque Ciro Moraga, and step grandchild Cristopher Elizaldez. She is survived by her children and theirspouses Catherine (Peter) Martinez, Gloria (David) Menchaca, Magdalena Elizaldez, Teodoro Martinez III, Edovegen Elizaldez Jr., Esmeralda Elizaldez, and Eli (Jane) Elizaldez; Grandchildren Patrick Martinez, Aaron Martinez, Teddy Martinez IV, Carmen Martinez,Ysidro Martinez, Santiago Martinez, Kyanna Martinez, Kymani Martinez, Adam Flores, Jessica Flores, Jacqueline Flores, Danielle Ochoa, Mikael Thompson, Nicholas Thompson, Angel Elizaldez, Aaron Dominguez and Adrian Dominguez; parents Jesus and Estela Gallegos,siblings and spouses Adelina Avalos, Jesusita (Gilbert) Silva, Norma (Jim) Ponzo, Felipe (Norma) Gallegos, and Lillian (Santiago) Martinez. She also had 7 step great grand children.
Catalina worked for the Clint Independent School District for over 25 years to include many years before that as a parent volunteer. She was dedicated to the children of Montana Vista and Red Sands Elementary Schools. Her passionfor reading led her to obtain her Bachelors of Library Science later in life. She touched many hearts and always placed others needs before her own. She will be greatly missed. If you find yourself in times of despair or missing her, turn to Saint Jude andsay a prayer to her most adored saint.
