Elia C. Hinojos

Elia C. Hinojos passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 6, in San Angelo TX after a prolonged illness. Elia, 85, was born in Pear Valley, McCullough County, TX, to Jesus and Olivia (Lopez) Cervantes and grew up in Millersview, TX as the youngest of four sisters. Elia married Charlie S. Hinojos on April 30, 1960, in Olfen, Tx and they made their home in San Angelo where they raised their three daughters. She enjoyed being a homemaker and was active in supporting her husband’s business. Later in life, she enjoyed church activities and keeping in touch with family and friends. Elia is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charlie S. Hinojos of San Angelo; three daughters, Rosemary Hinojos, Magda Ramirez (Joe) both of Austin and Yolanda Franco of San Angelo; four grandchildren, Gabriela Ramirez of Austin and Matthew, Annamarie and Michael Franco of San Angelo; sister Rosalva Flores of Fort Worth; brother-in-law Pete Hinojos of San Angelo and sister-in-law Emma Hernandez of Lubbock; and numerous extended family. Elia was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Maria Elida Cervantes and Olivia Graciela Gutierrez of Fort Worth and Infant daughter Alva Elia Hinojos. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Elia’s various caregivers over the last several years including Georgia Canandy of Austin, Jovita Diaz; Sara Martinez and her staff: Betty and Olga. A rosary will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2020 at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in San Angelo to be followed by interment at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.