Elva G. Ponce

She is preceded in death by her parents, Petra and Juan Gonzalez, her brothers, Robert, Rudy and Reynaldo Gonzalez. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Roger Ponce; son, Roger Ponce and wife, Nancy; daughter, Cynthia Ponce Abrams and husband, Mark; daughter, Sandra Ponce Thomas and husband, Robert; and daughter, Sylvia Ponce Carson and husband, David. She was grandmother to five outstanding grandchildren, Aaron and Evan Ponce; Tara Abrams Levine and Tyler and Max Carson; and great-grandmother to Emelia, Kayla and Trey Ponce and Simone and Jocelyn Levine. She is also survived by her four sisters, Emma, Elia, Stella, and Tina; and brother, Rene.

For Elva, family was the single most important part of her life – her children and their families were her pride and joy. Elva will be remembered for her warmth, wisdom, determination, kindness and of course, her youthful beauty and grace. As an active member of the Republican Party in Amarillo, she had a keen interest in politics. Her love of Texas of course included her fervent support of the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorns. Elva had an unwavering belief in living life to the fullest, and will be forever connected to us by the love and friendship she shared with all who knew her. She was a caring and nurturing mother and we will miss her dearly. Her unwavering faith gave her peace and comfort knowing she would be received into the Kingdom of God.

The family wishes to extend sincere appreciation to the doctors and nurses of the Seton ICU with heartfelt thanks to Deepa and Tara who brought comfort to our sweet beautiful Elva in her final hours.

A Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 28, 2012 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 4800 Convict Hill Road with Father Pat Coakley, Celebrant.