Elva Nelly Ibarra, 64, of Orange, passed away on October 26, 2020, in Port Arthur.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2020, with a rosary at 6:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Evanston, Illinois, on April 26, 1956, she was the daughter of Gonzalo Velez and Josefina (Mejia) Velez. Elva held her family near and dear to her heart and enjoyed being surrounded by them every chance she could get. She loved watching the Hallmark channel in her spare time. Elva will be dearly missed by all those who came to know and love her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gonzalo and Josefina Velez; twin boys, Jesse and Gaspar Ibarra; and brother, Gonzalo Velez, Jr.
She is survived by her children, Ozzie Ibarra, Alberto Ibarra, Blanca Collazo and husband Esteban, and Vicky Rodriguez and husband Jorge; grandchildren, Martin Sanchez, Cassandra Collazo, Chucky Collazo, Jesslyn Collazo, Jacob Collazo, George Rodriguez, Fernando Rodriguez, Eduardo Rodriguez, Edgar Rodriguez, Vanessa Rodriguez, Otoniel Ibarra and Gary Ibarra; great-grandchild, Andy Collazo; and siblings, Jesse Leal, Joaquin Velez, Nancy Garcia, and John Velez.
Condolences
Vicky Rodriguez
October 26, 2023
Today marks 3 years since you have been gone and it hasn’t been easy. I went to a very dark place when you passed away and I’m still struggling Mom. I try and be strong and happy for the kids, but in the inside I’m still so hurt. The only thing that gives me peace is that you are no longer suffering and now at peace. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you. The hardest months are amongst us and I hate that we have to spend them without you. You are very loved and missed. Keep watching us from heaven! :latin_cross:️:dove_of_peace:️🖤
Vicky Rodriguez
November 7, 2022
A little more than two years have passed since you have been gone and it’s not any easier Mom. This emptiness and sadness still remains in my heart and I will forever miss you. The holidays are fast approaching and this is the time of year that seems to be more difficult for me without you being here. Time hasn’t healed anything and I miss you dearly! RIH my Nelly…I can’t wait for the day I get to see you again. Love you always. :latin_cross:️🤍:purple_heart::dove_of_peace:
Cookie
December 24, 2021
Mom tonight on Christmas Eve is a tough night for me. Even though I was always in Mexico I would always talk to you today. It’s so hard sometimes to even get out of bed. I miss you so much and wish I had just one more day with you. I know I’m the strong one but there are times I even break down. Today is one of those days. I love you and miss you so much!
Alberto Ibarra
October 27, 2021
Yesterday was 1 year since you were called home. It was a rough day. But we got thru it. We still miss you dearly. What we wouldn’t do, just to see you and hug you one more time. We’ll all be United together again one day. We love you, Ma. We miss you everyday. Check in on us from time to time. I love and miss you, Mom.
Vicky Rodriguez
October 26, 2021
One year ago at this exact time (2:35am) God called you home. This has been the hardest time of my life. You are deeply missed. A whole year without hearing your voice. A whole year without seeing you. A whole year without getting a text or call from you. Not a single day goes by that I don’t think of you. Oh how I wish you were still here with us. I still needed more time with you. My kids needed more time with their grandma. I have not continued on with life, life has continue on without me. Living just doesn’t feel the same anymore. My heart will never be the same. May you forever Rest In Heaven. Love you always Nelly. :latin_cross:️:dove_of_peace:🤍🖤:latin_cross:️
Vicky R.
August 26, 2021
10 months since God called you home to rest and it hasn’t got any easier. Sometimes I feel like I’m getting better, and I think I can control my emotions a little better, but then I have hard times like tonight where I can’t help but cry, because I miss you so much. That emptiness that I feel inside is a daily reminder of just how much I miss you. I still don’t understand why it was your time. I don’t think I will ever understand. It’s hard to believe that in two months it will be a year since your passing. I wish there was more time with you, but I know i will see you again. Love you Nelly..Forever and Always Ma’ :latin_cross:️:dove_of_peace::purple_heart:
Vicky Rodriguez
July 28, 2021
9 Months since you have been gone and I miss you more and more as each day passes. Some days are easier than others, but it’s so hard to pick up and continue our lives without you Ma. I know it’s you that has been giving me signs lately. It makes me feel you close to me. Vanessa will start school soon and I’m saddened that you will not be here physically to see that, but I know you are seeing it from above. We love and miss you so much Nelly 🤍:latin_cross:️🤍
Your Loving Daughter💜
April 29, 2021
Can’t believe it has been 6 months since you’ve departed. Seems like each day that passes I miss you more and more. I hope you had a great heavenly birthday. We celebrated by carrying out your last wish. Feels like a piece of my heart was also left behind in Big Wells, but It’s what you wanted and I understand that. May you now Rest In Peace Ma’. We love and miss you every day. Can’t wait until we meet again. This time we will be together forever. Love you!! :latin_cross:️🖤🤍:dove_of_peace::latin_cross:️
Alberto Ibarra
April 28, 2021
Hellos again Mom. We finally carried out your final wishes, this past weekend. We placed your ashes at Wela’s grave. I pray that you may finally Rest In Peace. It was extremely difficult to have to leave you behind, but it’s what you wanted. We’ll always have the memories we made with you. We’ll always keep you in our hearts and never forget you. I pray, that I may now find some peace and comfort, knowing you are finally resting where you wanted to be. Again, thank you for everything you ever did for us. You were the strongest person I’ve ever known. Throughout the many hardships you faced, you always found a way to pull through. As many times as life knocked you down, you always got back up, and pushed forward. We, your family, thank you for being the strong woman that you were. Don’t worry about us, we learned from you, to keep pushing forward. To never just give up and accept defeat. We love you Ma’. We miss you. Please check in on us, from time to time.
Alberto Ibarra
March 18, 2021
It’s been difficult these last few months without you. Seems like it was just yesterday that you passed away. Life has definitely been different without you. We still struggle to accept that you’re gone. There are days that seem like it’s impossible to go on. But we know that’s not what you would want. We keep pushing forward. We know it would make you happy to see us smile and be happy again. We’re trying, Ma’, we’re really trying. I hope you knew how much we loved you, what you meant to us. I now understand how you felt when you lost your mom, and how you continued to miss her years later. I miss you so much, Ma’. Please watch over us, check in on us from time to time. I love you.
Alberto Ibarra
January 27, 2021
Yesterday was 3 months that you departed this Earth. It has been a very difficult 3 months. You are truly missed by everyone. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. We have our good days and bad. It doesn't get easier, that's for sure. What i wouldn't give to just see you one more time, to hug and tell you, " I love you, Mom." I hope you knew how much you meant to us. You were the one that held this family together. You are dearly missed more and more. I pray that you are resting in peace. We miss you...I miss you! You meant the world to me. We love you very much. We miss you dearly. Check in on us from time to time. I love you, Ma'. Rest in peace,
Vicky J. Rodriguez
January 26, 2021
3 months ago today I lost the most import woman in my life. It’s been a very tough three months and it doesn’t get any easier. I wish this wasn’t true, but unfortunately it is and I have to just deal with the reality of never seeing you again Ma’. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. I miss you more and more with each day that passes. They say time heals, but I don’t think that’s true. I love you so much Nelly and can’t wait until I see you again mi Bella Madre:purple_heart:🖤:purple_heart:🖤
Alberto Ibarra
November 11, 2020
It's been 16 days since your passing. It surely doesn't get any easier for us. If you could see just how much we love and miss you. You were truly needed here, with us. But the Lord decided it was time for you to go home. We miss you so much Mom, I miss you so much. It's still difficult to accept that you are gone. The only comfort I get from this is that you are no longer in pain nor suffering. And that you are finally reunited with Wela. I know you missed her very much. May you be at peace in Heaven. I'll never forget you Mom. You were the best Mother a son could have asked for. Over these last few days, I have thought about all the memories I have of you. We love you Mom. We'll never forget you. You were the definition of an Angel on Earth. Please check in on us from time to time. I love you, Ma'. Rest in Peace.
Alberto Ibarra
November 2, 2020
I’m going to miss you very much Mom. You were the best mother a son could ask for. Without hesitation, you would drop everything to help one of us. Like we’ve all said, you were the glue that held this family together. We love you and will miss you very much. Thank you for everything you did for me, for being there when I needed you most. Rest In Peace, Ma.
Vicky Rodriguez
October 31, 2020
Vicky Rodriguez sent a virtual gift in memory of Elva Nelly Ibarra
Vicky Rodriguez
October 31, 2020
I’m going to miss you so much Ma’! You were the best mother and grandmother. It will never be the same without you. Can’t wait to see you again one day. Love you Nelly!
Janie Beritiech
October 26, 2020
I'm so very saddened to hear of the loss of Ms. Elva. We worked many years together in the Restaurants. She was one of the most sweetest ladies that I know..i will never forget her..i love you Ms.Elva...Rest in Peace..Prayers to Nancy and all of the Family...May God Bless and comfort you all..