Mary Ellen Copado
Mary Ellen Copado age 75, of Texas City, Texas went to her eternal home on Sunday, March 12, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 25, 1941 in Galveston, Texas to Joe and Rosie Hernandez.
She was the oldest of three children. Mary Ellen was educated at Ursuline Academy, a girls all faith based parochial school in Galveston, Texas.
While attending a family wedding in Galveston, she met her husband Guadalupe Copado. They were married on October 13, 1962 and were married for 54 years. She was a lifelong catholic and was a current parishioner at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. She was a person who could be depended upon at their parish wherever needed. She was described as a big hearted, generous person always sending greeting cards and encouraging words to family and friends.
Her jobs included bookkeeping, banking and administrative clerical support with UTMB and TAMU in Galveston, Texas. Mary Ellen enjoyed puzzles, crosswords and working outside in her yard.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Guadalupe Copado, her two children, Anthony Copado and Lisa Henry, her husband, Stan Henry and two granddaughters; Emily and Anna Henry.
The family wishes to invite everyone to celebrate Mary Ellen’s life with them on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 8:00pm at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in La Marque. A mass will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Father Chacko Puthumayil officiating; under the direction of the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
In lieu of flowers the family requests any contributions go directly to Queen of Peace Catholic Church in La Marque.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the prayer warriors who visited and prayed for Mary Ellen right through to the very end of her life.
Rest in Peace Mary Ellen. You will be missed. The Martinez Family in La Marque.
Alan and I were so sorry to hear about Mary Ellen. we remember you all fondly and can’t believe how many years have gone by since we have seen any of you. I will always remember her great laugh. She made a lot of people happy. God Bless you all.
Rest in Peace Richard and Robert Ruiz and family
Lupe, Anthony, and family. I met Mary when you worked at the Chronicle barn when she helped you with your papers.
This lady was a class act who loved her family dearly, and Lupe, you, being the loving, caring, and hard-working husband you are, made her so happy which enabled us to see that beautiful smile that just lit up the room when none of us were too happy to be where we were.
Now, the only thing that will help you during this trying time is prayer. The Lord will always be there if you need to talk as he will help you like nothing else can, as I well know, after losing my baby daughter.
My condolences and prayers will be with you and your family.
I Am,
Patrisha