Elpidia Morales

On Friday, May 25, 2012, Elpidia Madrid-Lascano Morales entered into eternal rest at her home in Hagerman. She was 78 years old. A Rosary for Elpidia will be recited 7pm, Monday, May 28, 2012 at St. Catherine’s Church in Hagerman. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 2pm, Monday May 29, 2012 at St. Catherine’s Church in Hagerman with Deacon Herrera officiating. She will be laid to rest following the Mass at Hagerman Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1pm -5pm, Sunday, May 27, 2012 and 10am – 3pm, Monday, May 28, 2012 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home. She was born Elpidia Madrid on November 17, 1933 in Presidio, TX to Elifonso and Estanislada (Hinojos) Madrid. Elpidia always worked hard in the home caring for her husband and children. She was a strong woman with a tender heart. A devoted Catholic; Elpidia attended church at St. Catherine’s Church in Hagerman. Her presence will be missed by her those who call her wife, mother, sister, grandma, great grandma, and aunt. Elpidia was a grandmother to everyone. She opened her door and her heart to anyone she met. Our memories of her are many and will live forever in our hearts. She had a big family and countless friends. Her house was everyone’s second home and a place to make countless memories. She was high spirited and always happy to see you. You could always count on feeling like you were a part of the family even if you weren’t. Her home was filled with joy and laughter. Whether with the sounds of kids laughing and running around or the smell of chile colorado cooking, she welcomed all to her home and her family. Although she has gone to be with Our Lord, her spirit will continue to live on through her family and all that loved her. Those left behind to cherish Elpidia’s memory are husband, Edward Morales of the family home; sons, Renyaldo Lascano (Sulema) of Odessa, David Lascano (Rebecca) of Amarillo and Ruben Lascano (Judy) of Hagerman; daughters, Mary Jurado (Pedro) of Dexter and Helen Barajas (Antonio) of Dexter; brothers, Moises Madrid of Roswell, David Madrid of Odessa and Raymond Madrid of El Paso; sisters, Guadalupe Ramirez of Odessa, Delfina Molinar of Odessa, Lucia Moreno of Plato, TX and Juana Olivas of Hagerman. Her 22 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews will miss her dearly. Elpidia was preceded in death by her first husband, Sesario Lascano; son, Robert Loscano; parents, Elifonso and Estanislada Madrid; brothers, Saturnino Madrid, Cruz Madrid and Elifonso Madrid; and sister, Christina Gonzalez. Serving as Pallbearers will be: Ruben Lascano, Robert Lee Patino, Cody Lascano, Joshua Lascano, Jared Lascano, and Jordan Hernandez.

Elpidia Morales

November 17, 1933 - May 25, 2012