Zulema S. Frias

Paso, Texas on April 28, 1929 to Romulo and Ramona Soto and called El Paso her home for much of her

life. She grew up orphaned losing her mother and father early; raised with her brother and two sisters,

Estevan, Gloria and Martha by their maternal grandmother. Zulema grew up learning life lessons

through The Great Depression, making her resilient and clever. She met and fell in love with Lorenzo

Serna Frias here in El Paso and they were married October 8, 1948. As a U.S. Air force wife she traveled

with Lorenzo across the country and abroad raising their four children; Edward, Rebecca, Lorenzo Jr. and

Laura. After they retired from the military they welcomed their fifth child, Romulo. Zulema loved to

dance and performed Flamenco and Belly dancing often; she also enjoyed painting and gardening.

Nothing brought her as much enjoyment as her time with her family, however; caring for, and visiting

with her grandchildren and great grandchildren whenever she could. Zulema is survived by her five

children, Rebecca Chavez, Laura Garcia; Edward, Lorenzo Jr. and Romulo Frias as well as her 16

grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and a great, great-grandson.

Memorial services to be held Friday January 30th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, Rosary at 6:00pm; at Martin

Funeral Home East; 1460 George Dieter Blvd. El Paso TX, 79936.

“And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest”