Lela Lorene Ellison: May 5, 1965-Aug. 5, 2026
She could have fun anywhere she found herself, although she especially loved to be anywhere outdoors; her favorite place to visit with her family was the Gulf Coast.
She could have fun anywhere she found herself, although she especially loved to be anywhere outdoors; her favorite place to visit with her family was the Gulf Coast.
Danny was the storyteller and loved to laugh. He worked at La Hacienda for 23 years until he retired in 2022.
Juana will be remembered for her generosity, her witty personality, and the unconditional love she gave to her family. She was also known for being a sharp dresser and a great dancer.
He worked for more than 40 years for Santa Fe Railway and BNSF Railway as a civil engineer in various positions in their track and bridge construction and crossing safety divisions.
Chuck loved working with wood, and used his knowledge of construction to help others. At two different congregations, he started a ministry where groups of volunteers helped people with home repairs at no cost. He did his best to faithfully follow God.
Music was one of Jason's greatest joys. He especially cherished sharing his love of music with his son and grandchildren, passing along not only songs, but precious memories that will live on in their hearts.
Carla built a warm, loving, and faith filled home with her most beloved and devoted husband Timothy Harten.
She went on to pioneer "Grandma's House," a TV show for deaf children, before creating, directing, and acting as show runner for the fastest growing PBS series, CD Highway. Her show interviewed guests after their performance, juxtaposing legends like Lou Rawls and Pat Benatar with rising artists, affording a generation of young performers their first national stage.
Trish was always attached to her puppy friends. The current puppy is a beagle/corgi mix rescue pup named Izzy, who is already missing her Mom. She stayed close to Trish during her illness.
There seemed to be nothing she couldn’t create with her sewing machine, and her skill and creativity were evident in everything she made.