Evangelina Kramer

It is with Deepest Sorrow to announce: Our Dearly Beloved Mom, Evangelina “Angie” Kramer, age 93; of El Paso, Texas passed away. Angie was born in Mexico, on Mothers Day. She was the daughter of Primitivo and Abigael Medrano (Spain/Italy Descendants). Angie’s parents had 5 girls and 2 boys.

Angies young life was Tragic: When Angie was 8 yrs old her mom died from childbirth. Angies Dad remarried and the siblings were split up, she was forced to live with strangers. When Angie was 15 yrs old, her Brother was shot and killed. When Angie was 17 her Dad died. Despite her misfortunes, Angie became the “PHOENIX“, she rose from the ashes. The Precious memories of her young life before tragedy, lived on in her Narratives and Heart. Angie would tell anyone who would listen, how her parents met when her Dad rode with Pancho Villa. Quite an interesting story…

In early 1950s Angie met, dated and later married Douglas Kramer (German/Irish Descendant), a Soldier assigned to the U.S. Army Air Defense Missile Command. Angie and Douglas Marriage produced one daughter: Susan, and three sons: David, William, Daniel. Angie’s life was never smooth sailing, but the “PHOENIX” was thriving. Angie embraced her role as a Career Army Wife and Mother. Angie worked hard Everyday for Everything and raised her children with the same values. Angie became a United States American (USA) Citizen. Angie truly personified the rock-solid core values of her generation; she embraced, defended, respected, valued, and advocated the USA Laws, Traditions, Customs, and Learned the English language. Angie and Douglas motto was “Life is what You make it, You are Not Owed anything, You Work Hard and Earn a decent living, Learn from Mistakes, and Thank God for what you have.

Angie was our Spanish Southern Belle, not a hair out of place, always dressed up, and gracious (but Do Not antagonize her). Douglas said Angie was his “Yellow Rose of Texas”, looks good, smells sweet, but watch out for those Thorns. If you talk to anyone who had the honors to be her friend they will tell you…;)

Angie was employed for 18 years at El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). She worked at various School Cafeterias as Temporary Chef, Head Chef and Assistant Manager. Angie favorite and final job was at Highland Park School cafeteria. Highland educated Handicap children. In addition to her responsibilities as Head Chef, Angie taught Handicap Children kitchen Hygiene, the children loved Angie. Upon leaving EPISD, she went on to work as a Volunteer for American Red Cross (ARC) at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) 3rd floor Pharmacy. Angie devoted over 40 years of her life Volunteering for ARC and helping the Military Community.

Angie was a Devout Catholic and Military Wife for Life. Angie was a Lifetime Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary, Post 8550, Angie cared for her extended family. Angie was creative and had various hobbies: She loved to paint, Douglas would often say if he stood still long enough she would slap a coat of paint on him. Angie enjoyed traveling, dancing, singing, and the outdoors. Weekend family activities included trips to McKelligon Canyon to picnic and climb the mountains, or Ascarate Lake to play Baseball, watch the ducks and fish; or wash the old Station Wagon, make popcorn/Kool-aid and kids would pile into the old wagon to go to the Drive-in. Angies flower beds were beautiful and she enjoyed yard work, she was an avid crocheter, she would crochet gifts for friends and family. Angie was a great cook, leftovers turned into delicious meals. Angie enjoyed dressing up for Halloween, WOW her costumes were creative, as were the stories we heard. Christmas was a time for making tamales and family get togethers, which did not happen too often since her children’s jobs moved them all over the USA.

Angie was preceded in death by her parents: Primitivo and Abigael Medrano; Her Husband: (Retired Army) Douglas Kramer; Her Son: (Army Veteran) David; Her Son “Bill” William; Her Sisters: Rafaela, Emma, Guadalupe, MariaElena; Her Brothers: Rafael, Primitivo Jr.; Primo Hermano Teofilo Rodriquez; Her Beloved Tia:“Losha“; Her Beloved Nephew: Juan Villa and Her Beloved God-Father: Ramon Vargas.

Angie is survived by Eldest Daughter: Retired DoD Civ. Susan (Robert [Navy Veteran]) Hohenberg; Son: Retired Navy AOD Chief Petty Officer Daniel (Tracey [Navy Veteran]) Kramer; Grandsons: DoD Civ. Ramon (Christina) Guerra Jr, Antonio (R.N. Claudia) Guerra, Michael Kramer, Robert (Xaio) Kramer, and James Kramer; Granddaughters: Amanda (Aaron) Sanchez, Bernadette (Honorable Judge Sam) Medrano, Suzette (Antonio) Barcena Jr, Cassidy Kramer, Evangelian Chavez (Vinshon) Beal; Great-Grandsons: Special Ops Senior Airman Tyler Guerra, VA Hospital Civ. R.N. Caleigh Cervantes, Prince William Fire Department (PWFD) Firefighter Bryce Guerra, Triston Guerra, Alex Guerra, Anthony Medrano, Javier Ordaz, Isaiah Rodriquez, Milo Chavez-Beal; Great-Granddaughters: Chamberlyn Guerra Relator, R.N. Aubrey Guerra, Taylor Sanchez, Isabella Collins, Mila-Rose Guerra, Michelle Medrano, Bella Medrano, Nadia Medrano, Samantha Medrano, Shailynn Barcenas, Aviana Kramer, Evelyn Kramer, Senidy Kramer; Sisters-in-law: Karen (Took [Retired Navy]) Gokey, Sharon Kramer, Joann (Steve [Air Force Veteran]) Steeno; Brother-in-law: Richard (Beth) Kramer; Angie’s. Two beloved dogs she rescued from the Animal Shelter: Schatz and Prinze. Angie is survived by Many, Many family and friends.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Angies Dearest friends; Rene Gramlich, Irma Delfin, Irene Miller, Carmen Draper, Ms. Thi Phung, Julietta Dodds, Virginia Camarillo, Margie Camarillo, Herbert Chavers, Enriqueta Alva, beloved nieces Blanca Luz Rosales and Ofelia Rodriguez, Retired Navy Officer Gene and Mickie Apple, Jerry Garcia, Michael Garcia, VFW Post 8550 family, WBAMC. Sincere Thank You to Angies Pallbearers: Retired Chief Petty Officer Daniel Kramer, Robert Kramer, GS14 Ramon Guerra Jr, Antonio Guerra, Senior Airman Tyler Guerra, PWFD Firefighter Bryce Guerra.

Sincere Accolades to Angie’s caregivers; WBAMC Doctors: MAJ. Seip, LTC. Scully, Dr Woo, MAJ. McBride, Dr Andrew Anderson and Dr Alice Anaya, R.N. Sophia, R.N. Liz Ayala, WBAMC Emergency Room Staff, and Doctors, Nurses and Technicians entrusted in Angie‘s care. Thank You to the Hospice of El Paso and entire Staff whom cared for Angie and comforted her until her final Days. We Thank you ALL for your kindheartedness and care; you eased Angie’s trepidations. Finally Thank You to Del Angel (Martin Funeral Home) Director Jesus Delgado.

Querida Madre, lo adoro y lo Extrano mucho. Rest in Peace, You are gone, but never Forgotten. Our tears and broken heart will be comforted by your memory. Amor Enterno!

Services and Visitation for Evangelina is entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Ave, El Paso Texas 79903. Visitation will be held Thursday, 12 January 2023 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with Vigil at 6:00pm. A Catholic Funeral mass will be held Friday, 13 January 2023 9:30am at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 4805 Byron St., El Paso, TX 79930. Committal service to follow at 11:00am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave., El Paso TX 79906, where Angie will be united forever with her Husband “Douglas Kramer” the Love of Her Life. After the Funeral “A Celebration of Angie Life” will be held at VFW Post 8550 located on 4714 Titanic.

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