Louisa Salcido Dutchover

Born to parents Canuto & Josefa Salcido on February 28,1926 in Balmorhea, Texas.

On June 25, 1944, she married her First Love and late husband of 51 years Ernesto "Tati" Dutchover, together they formed a perfect union and a lifetime of memories shared.

Licha at an early age, had a servants heart and was truly a giver. Born during the Great Depression Era, she was truly a fighter. Being brought up humble, she was just herself and nurturing her family of 8. Gramo's table was always full, feeding everyone especially strangers when her husband brought them through the door. Homemaker, wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother & great-great grandmother, Aunt, sister, in law, she wore every hat imaginable. Meticulously groomed and always carrying herself like a lady.

Surviving cancer, losses and also many triumphs she was a true pillar of strength. Dropping any and everything to help by giving of herself, her time and always managed to keep her family together.. A life well lived, long lived and fulfilling others needs before her own. She arose every day at 4 a.m. and made homemade tortillas daily since the age of 7; workers hands and a spirit that could run circles around anyone 3 times younger than herself. She ran a tight ship, strong willed and the spirit of a tree who bends in the wind. Louisa was a virtuous woman, we all rise and call her Beloved! To know Gramo was to love her and everyone saw her as a Mother figure, everyone's Grandmother. She will truly be missed by her Family & Friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents Canuto & Josefa Salcido, Brothers Canuto, Lupe, Juan, Benito Salcido & Juanito Ornelas, Sisters Margarita Rodriguez and Maria Salcido, Daughter in law Mary Dutchover, son in laws Socorro Valdez and Ruben Roman, Great Grandson Lelan Tarango.

Those left to cherish her Memory are; brother Manuel Salcido of Pecos and Sister Consuelo "Connie" Orona and husband Sabino of Odessa. Her loving children include sons, Adan S. Dutchover, Raymond S. Dutchover, Daniel S. Dutchover and wife Linda, Daughters Adela Roman, Yolanda Dominguez and husband Trinidad all of Odessa & Billie Valdez of Lovington, N.M. Also 3 more Generations which includes 16 Grandchildren, 43 Great Grandchildren and 15 Great-great Grandchildren.

Family has entrusted Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors, 4635 Oakwood Drive in Odessa for services.

Family will be receiving guests on Monday, April 22 from 8-8 p.m. at the Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 7 PM.

Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday the 23rd at Christ the King Church in Balmorhea, Texas with Burial immediately following at Balmorhea Cemetery.