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2019
Manuela "Nellie" Cooper, 83, of El Paso, TX passed away on February 11, 2019. She was born on April 22, 1935 and is predeceased by her father and mother Placido and Patricia Cano of El Paso, TX.
She married Manuel Avelino Cooper on November 28, 1959 and spent 53 years by his side until his passing on January 20, 2012. She was the proud mother of Margaret Cooper Lange (husband Reid Lange) of Sanger, TX, Mary Alice Cooper of Ashburn, VA and Mary Ann Cooper (husband Max Willis) of Austin, TX. She was the adored grandmother of Cooper and Lauren Lange and Caroline and Adam Alford. She was the devoted sister to Rosie Castro, Magdalena Cano, Placido Cano Jr, Gloria Juarez and Francisco Cano.
Nellie grew up in El Paso, TX graduated from Ysleta High School and earned an associate degree from El Paso Community College. She had a Human Resources career at the City of El Paso and drew great pleasure finding the right job for her many applicants. She was an advocate of higher education and always encouraged family and friends to set goals, get a degree and never give up. After retirement, she and her husband bought an RV and traveled cross country meeting new people and visiting new places. They adored their grandchildren and would take them on extended summer trips with them. Her happy face pancakes will always be remembered as her signature breakfast treat.
Nellie was a kind and generous person who loved life and adventure and most of all her family. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and her loud, infectious laugh that would light up a room and make all the people she met feel welcomed.
Visitation: 5:00-9:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East. Funeral Mass: 11:30 AM, Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Our Lady of The Valley Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Registry at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.
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Marta Martinez
May 2, 2019
My Condolences to the family. I work at the village of valley creek, Mrs. Cooper was a very sweet lady.
Janice Jones
February 20, 2019
Always have a place in our hearts. We will always cherish the beautiful memories of her and Lino. Til we see each other again...
Martha L. Valdez
February 20, 2019
Your mom will be missed by all, but most of all by you all. She would not want you to be sad for her for too long because she is at rest now. She is up there with your dad, the love of her life, looking down on you and very proud and sending her love. I will always remember her for her delicious cooking and for her friendship and for her kindness to my mom. Just remember what a great and loving mom she was and the great times you had with her.
God Bless all of you.
Your cousin Jessie
Jessie Herbig
February 19, 2019
Nellie and Lino were our neighbors. Nellie was always happy with a smile and positive attitude. She also made the best cookies! I loved getting those treats from her. She will be missed.
Our condolences to your family.
-- The Lopez family
Hector Lopez
February 18, 2019
I remember Ms. Cooper as a friendly lady who helped many of us get through the City of El Paso application process. She always smiled and helped many of us stay positive when applying for the jobs offered by the city. For those of us still working, she was someone we wish she was still here to continue encouraging us. Prayers and thoughts to the family. God bless everyone.
nms
February 18, 2019
I miss you tia, and i love you! Travel well, and finally be reunited with your one and only tio Lino. I miss you both so much!
Michael Moreno
February 17, 2019
To family and friends, my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. May it bring comfort and hope in knowing that God knows your pain and he cares for you. I Peter 5:6,7
V F
February 12, 2019
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