Melchora Martinez Esquivel, 79, of Killeen, went home to be with our heavenly father on April 2, 2024. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 11th at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church beginning at 1 pm, with burial to follow at Killeen City Cemetery. There will be a visitation held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home prior to the Mass, beginning at 10 am.
Melchora was born on January 6, 1945, in Coahuila, Mexico to parents, Simon Martinez and Paula Cardona. She was a long-time member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and spent many years as a seamstress. She could often be found creating and fixing garments for family and friends.
Melchora is preceded in death by her parents, Simon Martinez and Paula Cardona, and her husband, Jesus Esquivel.
Those left to cherish her memory include son, Javier Esquivel; daughter, Elisa Esquivel Inguanzo; and grandchildren, Celeste Esquivel, Miguel Esquivel, Daniella Inguanzo, Eric Inguanzo, and Erica Inguanzo.
Melchora Martínez Esquivel, 79 años, de Killeen, regresó a casa para estar con nuestro padre celestial el 2 de abril de 2024. La misa fúnebre se llevará a cabo el jueves 11 de abril en la Iglesia Católica St. Joseph a partir de la 1 p. m., y seguirá el entierro en Killeen. Cementerio de la ciudad. Habrá un velorio en la funeraria Harper-Talasek antes de la misa, a partir de las 10 am.
Melchora nació el 6 de enero de 1945 en Coahuila, México, de padres, Simón Martínez y Paula Cardona. Fue miembro durante mucho tiempo de la Iglesia Católica de San José y pasó muchos años como costurera. A menudo se la podía encontrar creando y arreglando prendas para familiares y amigos.
A Melchora le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Simón Martínez y Paula Cardona, y su esposo, Jesús Esquivel.
Entre los que quedan para apreciar su memoria se encuentran su hijo, Javier Esquivel; hija, Elisa Esquivel Inguanzo; y nietos, Celeste Esquivel, Miguel Esquivel, Daniella Inguanzo, Eric Inguanzo y Erica Inguanzo.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Harper-Talasek Funeral Home
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
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