Emilia was born to Ramon and Rosita Hernandez, on January 16, 1924, in Fentress, Texas. She married Paul Benavidas Capelo in Lockhart, Texas, and moved to Houston where they raised two daughters.
Emilia is survived by daughter, Elida Gomez, husband, Alfonso Gomez, daughter, Mary Helen Maldonado, husband, Domingo Maldonado, Grandchildren, Salvador Gomez Jr., Steven Maldonado, wife, Samantha, Laura Gomez, Patricia Totten, husband, Jeff, Gabriel Gomez, wife, Lisa, Juliane Jones, and John Maldonado, wife, Theresa. She also leaves to cherish her memory, her sister, Rachel Gallegos, 20 great grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by Ramon and Rosita Hernandez, parents, Paul B. Capelo, husband, Alejandra Tenorio, sister, and Ruth Cena, sister.
Emilia worked as a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, music, shopping and time with her family and friends. She had a unique ability to see the good in tough situations and made everyone around her feel welcomed, loved and special. Her favorite quote was, “don’t worry about it- it’ll be okay.”
Pallbearers will be Salvador Gomez Jr., Steven Paul Maldonado, Gabriel Gomez, John David Maldonado, Eric Gomez, Christopher Ybarbo, Sean Totten, Trey Jones, and Jeff Totten.
A rosary is scheduled for May 4, 2023 at 7:00 pm with open visitation from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Forest Park Lawndale. The funeral service will be held on May 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm with burial to follow at Forest Park Lawndale. A reception will follow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Capelo family.
