Luzmila Quintana Ordoñez's Obituary
Luzmila “Lucy” Quintana Ordoñez, 74, of Houston, passed away August 29, 2023. She was born August 10, 1949 in Ignacio Zaragosa, Chihuahua Mexico to the late Manuel and Evangelina Ordoñez.
She was a member of Houston’s First Baptist Church and her life was a testament to her unwavering faith and her boundless love for serving others. Her entire world revolved around her cherished family, friends and her sincere commitment to fulfilling the unmet needs of anyone she encountered. Lucy held great pride in sharing her faith and love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was passionate about leading non-believers to Christ and teaching her children and grandchildren the importance of living a Christ-like life.
Lucy’s compassion knew no bounds. She often spoke lovingly about the hardships faced by impoverished communities in Mexico. To address these challenges, she embarked on a mission to gather monetary donations, clothing, toys, food, and nursery items personally delivering them to those she met on the streets of Mexico. Her legacy of selflessness and empathy touched countless lives, leaving an indelible mark on those she encountered.
Lucy is survived by her children: Judy Quintana, Edgar Quintana and his wife Adriana, and Vianey Quintana Casarez and her husband Christopher, all residing in Houston. She leaves behind a legacy of six grandchildren: Aiden and Vivienne Luz Oelke, Emily and Sophia Quintana, and Camryn Mila and Casen Casarez. She is also survived by her siblings: Armando Ordoñez and his wife Mague of Mt. Pleasant, Leonor Covarrubias of Houston, Valentina Ordoñez of El Paso, Eva Lorena Ordoñez of The Woodlands, Cesar Manuel Ordoñez and his wife Mary of El Paso, Jorge Guillermo Ordoñez of Houston, and Mirna Ordoñez of El Paso. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jesus Maria Ordoñez and her sister, Maria del Carmen Ordoñez.
Lucy will forever be remembered for her gentle heart, boundless kindness, and unwavering love. Her legacy will live on through the lives she touched and the example she set. Though she has left this earthly realm, her presence will forever resonate in our hearts. Always.
A graveside ceremony will be held at 9:30am on September 7, 2023 in the Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery at 1101 Antoine Drive Houston, TX 77055. A Celebration of Life in her honor will follow at 11:30am at the Houston’s First Baptist Church Chapel at 7401 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77024. Flowers are welcome to be delivered to Houston’s First Baptist Church – Chapel (the morning of 9/7 between 8-11am). Service will be live streamed on "HFBC Memorial Services" page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/449493816484915.
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