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 Jay-Lynn of Alpine; daughter Gracie Villanueva (Richard) and their children Richard Jr. of Balmorhea, Fernando of Alpine, and Aaron of Midland; daughter Selma Garcia (Rick) and their children Kristopher of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jenny and Selena of Andrews; daughter Pam Celaya and her daughter Denise of Alpine, as well as 18 great-grandchildren and her sister Angela Valenzuela of Andrews.

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

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 so that we can 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.

Services for Eloisa will take place at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church at 406 S. 6th Street in Alpine on Thursday, October 10. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. The funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. also at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, and the interment will follow at Holy Angels Cemetery in Alpine.

Services have been entrusted to Alpine Memorial Funeral Home, and gifts and condolences may be left at www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.