Elida Ponciano

The family of Elida Ponciano will celebrate her life of 94 years at 10:30 AM on Monday, June 20, 2022, at the Christ the King Cathedral. Her family will host a time of fellowship and remembrance from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. She passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022. We invite you to view the live-streamed service and sign her virtual guestbook here on this page.On July 13, 1927, Elida was born to Lino and Ambrosia Vasquez in McAllen, TX. She married Jesus on April 14 and they were married 49 years before his passing in 1994. She was a loving mother, and a fantastic cook and her favorite thing was playing bingo with her daughters.  Everyone knew her at the Bingo hall.  She loved to spend time with her family, especially all of her grandkids.  No matter the distance, near or far she loved all of her family. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and a member of the De Colores Curillista of the Diocese of Lubbock.Survivors include her children, Jorge Ponciano, Robert Ponciano, Tony Ponciano, Jesse Ponciano, Juanita Ponciano, Ambrosia Ponciano, Stella Davila, Amanda Thomas, Irma Bejarano; her best companion, Nana; 23 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by husband, Jesus Ponciano; father, Lino Vasquez; mother, Ambrosia Vasquez; daughter, Mary Ruiz; son, Luis Ponciano.