Geoelia 'Gela' Valdes Obituary (1936 - 2012)

Geoelia "Gela" Valdes was born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico on July 13, 1936. She passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the age of 75 at Clear Lake Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness. Gela was a resident of Galveston, Texas for 37 years and had recently relocated to League City. Gela was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She loved children and dedicated her time not only to raising her own children but also providing care for many others and later her grandchildren. She was very dedicated to her faith and served the Lord by teaching catechism at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She was a member of the Damas of Our Lady of Guadalupe and she worked with different groups within the church. She was also a member of the choir for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and most importantly with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Rogelio Gonzalez, Edmundo Cuellar and Ana Lopez de Cuellar, and her daughter Marta Elena Valdes Gonzalez. Gela is survived by her husband of 56 years, Elias Valdes, her children, Elias Rogelio, Susana Concepcion, Cesar Ernesto, Gustavo and wife Kimberley, her grandchildren Cameron Erin, Adriana Elise, Gustavo Adan, Adrian Edward, and Javier Alexander, her sisters, Filomena Gutierrez and Family, Ana Maria Rosales and Family, Mirna Salinas and Family, and brother Edmundo Cuellar Barro and Family and also numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and kindness during this time, and a special thanks to her home health care nurse and aide, Alicia and Sharon. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 26, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Carnes Funeral Home, (exit 15) 3100 Gulf Freeway, Texas City, Texas 77591. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Galveston. There will be a reception immediately following Mass in the Church Hall next to the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Holy Family Parish, 1010 35th Street, Galveston, Texas 77550, or the American Lung Association by visiting their website www.texaslung.org Geoelia 'Gela' Valdes nacio en Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico el 13 de julio de 1936. Ella fallecio el miercoles, 21 de marzo 2012 a la edad de 75 anos en Clear Lake Regional Hospital tras una larga enfermedad. Gela fue residente de Galveston, Texas, durante 37 anos y recientemente residia en la ciudad de League City, Texas. Gela fue una esposa y madre amorosa ejemplar. Ella amaba a los ninos y dedico su tiempo no solo para educar a sus hijos, sino tambien proporcionar cuidado a muchos otros, y mas tarde a sus nietos. Ella era muy devota de su fe y sirvio al Senor dando ensenanza del catecismo en la iglesia catolica de St. Patrick's. Ella fue miembro de las Damas de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe y trabajo con diferentes grupos dentro de la iglesia. Ella fue tambien un miembro del coro durante muchos anos. Le gustaba pasar tiempo con su familia, y lo mas importante con sus nietos. Fue precedida en la muerte por sus padres Rogelio Gonzalez, Edmundo Cuellar y Ana Lopez de Cuellar, y su hija Marta Elena Valdes Gonzalez. Gela es sobrevivida por su esposo durante 56 anos, Elias Valdes, sus hijos, Elias Rogelio, Susana Concepcion, Cesar Ernesto, Gustavo y su esposa Kimberley, sus nietos Cameron Erin, Adriana Elise, Gustavo Adan, Adrian Edward, Javier Alexander, sus hermanas Filomena Gutierrez y Familia, Ana Maria Rosales y Familia, Mirna Salinas y familia, y su hermano Edmundo Cuellar Barro y Familia, asi como numerosos sobrinos, sobrinas y primos. La familia quiere dar las gracias a todos por sus oraciones y amabilidad durante este tiempo, y un agradecimiento especial a la enfermera de atencion medica domiciliaria y ayudante, Alicia y Sharon. Habra una recepcion inmediatamente despues de la Misa en el Salon de la Iglesia al lado de la iglesia. En lugar de flores, regalos conmemorativos se pueden hacer a la Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia, 1010 35th Street, Galveston, Texas 77550, o la American Lung Association, por medio de su pagina web www.texaslung.org Por favor, visite la pagina de Gela en carnesfuneralhomes.com para encender una vela o dejar un tributo