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Mercedes Flores Nevarez

Mercedes Flores Nevarez

Sep. 24, 1924 - Aug. 12, 2023

Date of Service: Aug. 18, 2023

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Mercedes Flores Nevarez, age 98, of Burley and formerly of Rupert, passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at Rosetta Assisted Living in Burley.

Our mom was born in the South West town of Uvalde, Texas on the 24th of September 1924, to Rosendo Torres Flores and Modesta Escobedo Luna. She was the baby of her siblings raised on a cattle ranch. Her father was a cowboy and when her father’s horse was not available for her to ride she would climb on the bump gates making believe it was a horse. One of her knees was badly hurt doing that and she lived with that pain to then end. In 1943 she and our dad Roberto T. Nevarez were married at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Uvalde. Our dad passed in 1970 and our mom continued caring and raising the five minor children still at home.

A devout catholic, she became a member of the Guadalupanas (an all catholic women organization) for many years serving in the various capacities within the organization. Especially in the food booth at the Rupert Square during the 4th of July celebrations. In her early years she was involved in the cursillo movement. She very much enjoyed teaching children about the “Bailables” (folkloric dancing), how to dance and about the proper attire to wear for the occasion. She sewed many of the outfits to wear. She also enjoyed quilting. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, located at 802 F St., in Rupert, with the Rev. Father Camilo Garcia as celebrant. Burial will follow at Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley.

An evening vigil will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley with the recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 6 p.m.

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Condolences for Mercedes Flores Nevarez

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From Sandra Lopez:
Shorty and Family our condolences to all of you. May you all be at peace knowing she is with her Father and in perfect condition once again. Prayers for all of you.
From Vanessa Nevarez:
Grandma Leche, you will be forever missed, but never forgotten...Burley will never be the same with you gone. We love you longtime forever and ever. Love you, Love us, Love always, Love Vanessa, Julian, & Nikolas
From Baltazar F Ortiz :
Tia Meche
Beloved sister of my mother, I keep thinking of how much love my mother
and you had for each other. How she would look forward to your visits.
You will be missed by all.
To all my cousins, I feel your loss, my thoughts are with you on this day that you lay your mother to rest, be at peace knowing that she knew how much she was loved.
From Kent and Lupe Johnson, and Ofelia Torres :
Andrea and Esteban Torres, deepest condolences your in our thoughts and prayers.
From Gonzalo & Maria and Andrew Rico:
Our prayers over all the Nevarez family. We are very sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained another beautiful soul. May God comfort you all.
From Norma Perez Nevarez:
My heart goes out to the family and condolences to you all. Tia Meche is going to be missed. But we all have some very great and happy memories of her. Tia Meche has done her job well and has gone home. We will miss her dearly. God Bless and love you all dearly.
From Linda Nevarez Molina:
My condolences to my Nevarez family, may she rest in peace, and that God be with you all in your time of sorrow.
From Fredeline Wing:
Your mom lived a long life! What a beautiful legacy she is leaving behind!
From Alex (Cando ) Mascorro ,Violanda , Moses , Zefra , Albert:
My heart reaches out to the Nevarez family , and I’m deeply sorry that I could not be there on this sad ocasión , my sons will be there on my behalf and I’m sending a hug to all especially to my children s mama , also to Rosabel ( shorty ) , so many memories , thank you, only god can mend a broken heart love you meche , I’ll miss your blessings that you gave me every time I saw you .
From Ramona Elizondo:
I also remember being taught the dances as a child and performing at events. I was so shy but Tia was so understanding and comforting. I remember her saying, "just look at me not out there." She made me feel safe and calm. We will miss you so much. Heaven has earned an angel.
From Josie De La Cruz:
TIA Meche was the most beautiful and caring person I have ever met. She took us into her home with loving arms when our mother passed away. She was very a caring and loving person and I loved my Tia Meche and she will be missed so very deeply. My condolences to the family .
From Delfina:
Te amo abuela, a través de los años, las millas ... Todo, nunca nos olvidaste. Extrañaré el sonido de tu voz y la forma en que siempre olías a aceite de rosa. Has sido nuestro corazón y alma. Oren por nosotros y sepan que serán muy extrañados y amados para siempre
From Raul Nevarez Jr:
Tia Meche was a beautiful soul. She was always very hospitable and made us all feel right at home when we visited from Texas. I will never forget her gentleness, her soft voice and unwavering character and integrity. I love my Idaho family very much and I am so sorry for your loss. We will all miss her very much! Love you all
Raul Jr Dee Dee Nevarez
From Sylvia :
My condolences goes out to all the families. I’m so happy I got to see and talk to her before she went to her journey in Heaven. Tia Ameche will be very missed.
From Susie Sanchez Fuentes:
What a special angel heaven has gained, she was such a sweet lady. God bless her family and bring them through thus difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.
From Althea P:
So sorry for your loss.
From Elia Arellano :
My deepest condolences to all the family.
From Amalia Saldivar :
My condolences to the Nevarez family to all my primos and primas, shecwi be missed and her memories stay in our hearts ,, RIP TIA,, LOVE YOU ,,
From Rosa Nevarez Ochoa:
my condolences to the whole family I'm glad I got to visit with her before she went to her celestial home she will be. missed by many
From Helen Dumiller:
Rest in peace in Gods holy arms Grandma Meche condolences to the family in their time of sorrow love you Grandma our Angel
From Mary Lampros :
My heart aches for all my Nevarez familia. Oh the great memories we had when we all gathered at the tiny little house in burly and how much love you had for everyone that filled that little house. You will be missed grandma. You are loved by so many. Rest In Peace in the Lord house.
From Mary Galindo:
Rest in peace, my friend. I will remember you with love.
From Leticia Martinez :
My deepest condolences to all the family
From The Carlotta & Late Lupe Rodriguez family & all their kids:
OUR THOUGHTS AND HEARTS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DEAR BEAUTIFUL MOTHER, AS WE KNOW SHE IS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON TO US ALL. MAY THE MANY HAPPY MEMORIES THAT YOU MADE TOGETHER BE A CONSOLATION TODAY AND ALL THE DAYS AHEAD. WE SEND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHIES. OUR FAMILIES GO WAY WAY BACK AND WE HAVE SHARED SUCH FOND MEMORIES OF MECHE & (HER LATE SPOUSE) & THE ENTIRE NEVAREZ FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS
From marta Nevarez Gerhardt:
My condolences to all my primos & primas and their familia's on the passing of one great lady, their beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mercedes Flores Nevarez. "And, when one of us is gone and the rest of us are left behind to carry on; well, then remembering will have to do. Our memories alone will get us through. Think about the times of me and you, you and me against the world" - W & A. " Nothing rooted in love is ever lost, for it has become part of the living whole." - P. Brown Con todo carino sempre , Marta Nevarez Gerhardt y familia
From Mercedes Broomhall:
"Grandma" had so many friends that loved her and were effected by her. Grandma loved folkloric dancing, when we were little, she was so proud to teach all of her grandkids and neighbors to dance. She loved being a part of her church group "The Guadalupanas". My grandma made the best food, and her house was the neighborhood hangout when we were kids. She hated for us to pick her apricots and plums but most of all she hated for us to climb onto the roof or on the trees. I don't know how she kept up with all of us but she did and she loved us all the same. My grandfather passed when she was in her 40's and as I grew older I wondered how she did it alone but then realized that she was never alone, she was always surrounded by her family and friends. I will cherish all the memories I have with my little grandma, her smile, her laugh, her working in her garden, sitting in her room watching her Novelas. I like to think that she is with my grandpa now & with her family.
From Mellisa Soriano:
My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Praying for all of you during this difficult time.
From Gloria Patino Espinosa:
My sincere condolences to the entire Nevarez family. Que en paz descanse Sra. Nevarez.
From Hector y Elvia Patiño Flores :
Nuestro más sentido pésame para la familia Nevarez. Que en paz descanse.
From Hector & Olivia Encinas :
Our heartfelt sympathies and may God bless you all!
From Sandy Castillo:
My Condolences and Prayers to The Family. R.I.P. Meche
From Sandy Castillo:
My Condolences and Prayers to The Family. R.I.P. Meche
From Felipe Gonzalez :
Sorry for your loss you guys are in my thoughts and prayers
From Esther Lampros:
May you rest in peace and may the family fine peace in your passing
I love you Gramma Meche

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