Eloisa Espinosa Celaya

It is with our deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts, that we share the news of the passing of our beautiful Eloisa E. Celaya, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend whose presence graced our lives in countless ways.

Eloisa leaves behind her loving husband, Gregorio Celaya as well as her son, Camilo Celaya (Belinda) and their children Camilo Jr., Marcus and JayLynn of Alpine, Texas; daughter Gracie Villanueva (Richard) and their children Richard Jr. of Balmorhea, Texas, Fernando of Alpine, Texas  and Aaron of Midland, Texas; daughter Selma Garcia (Rick) and their children Kristopher of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jenny and Selena of Andrews, Texas; daughter Pam Celaya and her daughter Denise of Alpine, Texas as well as 18 great-grandchildren and her sister Angela Valenzuela of Andrews, Texas.

Eloisa was born in Alpine, Texas to Francisco and Julia Espinosa on October 13, 1938. Her parents are among pre-deceased members of her family along with her sisters Margarita Rodriguez, Juanita Cobos, and Julia Sims; brothers Francisco Espinosa and Apolonio "Hoppy" Espinosa.

Her legacy of love and laughter will continue to live on in the hearts of all who loved her. Though we mourn her loss deeply, we find solace in the beautiful memories she leaves behind. Eloisa's spirit will forever guide and protect us to be impeccable, work hard and embrace each day with grace and gratitude.

Pallbearers for services are to be Richie Villanueva, Fernando Villanueva, Camilo Celaya, Jr., Marcus Celaya, Aaron Villanueva and Kristopher Celaya. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Villanueva and Rick Garcia.