María G. Onsurez
May 23, 1921 - October 26, 2014

“A mother’s love lives within the hearts of her children forever.”

On October 26, 2014 María G Onsurez was summoned to her heavenly home. She was born on May 23, 1921 in Terlingua, TX to Mónico and Luz Chávez-García. As one of eight children, María took on responsibilities within the family.  Her devotion to faith and family assisted her mother and sister in raising her siblings. 

María’s father worked in the silver mining industry nearby until relocating the family to Loving, NM. The discovery of potash brought many miners into the area in the 1930s. Her future husband, Elisandro G. Onsurez, was one of them. Shortly after they met, WWII broke out and Elisandro left to serve in the Pacific theater. 

Upon returning from honorably serving in the United States Army, Elisandro married María in 1945. They were married for sixty eight years. The two raised four sons: Gilbert, Ricardo, Archie, Daniel and one daughter, Carol. 

Her devotion to her family filled the lives of many with laughter and joy. Reading and current events were two of her interests. But, her greatest joy was spending time with loved ones. She often went on family trips into the mountains. It was a special place that her family would create beautiful memories.

She was preceded in her death by her husband, Elisandro; son, Gilbert; parents, Mónico and Luz Chávez-García; brothers: Primaitivo, Luis, Pablo, and Fermín García and sister, Amelia G Lerma.

Survivors are: sons: Rick Onsurez and wife, Mary of Carlsbad, NM, Archie Onsurez of Oceanside, CA, Daniel Onsurez and wife, Gussie of Garland, TX; daughter, Carol Onsurez-Duarte and husband, Tony of Carlsbad, NM; brother, Susano García and wife, Elia of Carlsbad, NM; grandchildren: Lori Cooper, Michelle Rodríguez, Mark Onsurez, Matthew Onsurez, Kristine Onsurez, Michael Onsurez, Nathan Onsurez, Kimberly Chávez, Jesse Duarte and 13 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the caregivers, MaryLou Olivio, Lena Domingues, RN Monica Rubio and RN Robin Rhodes for the care they have given María over the years.

Pallbearers will be Mark Onsurez, Matthew Onsurez, Jesse Duarte, Quentin Gerber, Vanessa Rodríguez and Kim Duarte Chávez.

Visitation is Friday, October 31, 2014, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
A prayer vigil will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2014 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Loving, NM with Father Pasala Hruday Kumar officiating. 
Interment will follow in Loving Cemetery, Loving, NM.

Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.