Maria Elena H. Luna

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Maria Elena Luna, who left this world on February 9, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on October 8, 1952, to parents Augustine Guerrero and Elodia Huerta in Alpine, Texas. Maria lived a life filled with love and warmth in Pecos, Texas.

Maria was renowned for her nurturing spirit and her unwavering dedication to family. She delighted in family gatherings, filling her home with joy as she shared laughter and smiles with her grandchildren. She had a passion for music, and her soul danced to the tunes of her favorite songs, “El Coyote” by José Alfredo Jiménez and “Siempre en mi Mente” by Juan Gabriel. Those cherished melodies were often the backdrop to her cherished moments spent barbequing and fishing, connecting with nature and her loved ones.

Maria Elena is preceded in death by her mother Elodia Huerta.

She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, leaving behind her beloved husband Alfredo Martinez, her daughters Cruzelda Luna and husband Jose Mendez, Yesenia L., Maria Esther L., sons Saul L., Miguel Angel L., Mark L., Jorge L., Yoel L., and Arnulfo L., along with 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

The pallbearers serving will be Alfredo Martinez, Arnulfo Luna, Miguel Angel Luna, Saul Luna, Manuel Luna, Mark Luna, Richard Luna and Marcos Luna.

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 1:00pm to 8:00pm at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home, Monday, February 17, 2025, from 9:00am to 9:00pm. Rosary will be held Monday, February 17, 2025, at 7:00pm at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church at 10:00am with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Pecos, Texas. 

Maria Elena Luna may have departed from this life, but her legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories will remain forever in our hearts. We will miss you dearly, Mom, and we will carry the warmth of your memory with us always. Rest in peace.