Eloisa Vela-Moreno

Eloisa Vela-Moreno

Eloisa Vela-Moreno (72), of Belton, Texas, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and the life of every party entered eternal on July 8, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her parents Guadalupe Vela and Estefana Ybarra Lopez. Brothers Florencio Lopez, Eliseo Vela, Jacinto Vela, Miguel Vela, Manuel Vela, Juan Vela and sister Maria Rodriguez.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Samuel Moreno, children Christina De Los Santos-Baker (Harry Baker III), Ramon De Los Santos Jr. (Lee Ann Garcia), and Laura De Los Santos (Norberto Reyes Jr.). She was a proud grandmother to 9 grandchildren and blessed with 6 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Guadalupe (Lupita) Vasquez, Sylvia Bustinza, and Irma Vela. Numerous half siblings, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She worked for the Brownsville Independent School District for many years. She was very outgoing, loved hosting gatherings and spending time with family and friends. She loved to dance and listen to Tejano music.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m.

Funeral services have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Crematory and Flower Shop, 657 Springmart Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78526. Phone: (956) 350-8485.

To send flowers or a plant to the family in memory of Mrs. Eloisa Vela-Moreno, please visit shalomflorals.com or call (956) 572-3872.

9 Comments

  • Darin Jones Posted July 10, 2026 11:08 am

    Christina, there are no words to express my heartfelt condolences. I am keeping you and your family in my closest thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you all find peace, comfort, and strength in the days ahead as you reflect on a lifetime of beautiful memories with your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Joanne Cisneros Posted July 10, 2026 11:48 am

    So sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

  • Carrie Baker Posted July 10, 2026 12:21 pm

    Christina, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️

  • Santos E. Pecina Posted July 10, 2026 12:51 pm

    Christina, from behalf of all of your TX Division team, please accept our deepest sympathies. We are thinking of you as a work family and here to support you.

  • Miguel Martinez Posted July 10, 2026 12:54 pm

    My condolences to you and your family.

  • Sanchez, Sylvia Posted July 10, 2026 1:11 pm

    Christina, sending you thoughts of comfort and strength as you navigate this difficult time. May your mother’s memory be a blessing.

  • Karen Bay Posted July 10, 2026 1:31 pm

    I am so sorry for your Loss. She was a beautiful woman and it sounds like that was inside and out.

  • Zulema Anzaldua Posted July 10, 2026 2:04 pm

    Our condolences Christy ,peanut and family for the passing of your beautiful Mom. May God give you the strength to go on. Hugs Anzaldua Family 🙏🏼

  • yuliana Rodriguez Posted July 10, 2026 3:38 pm

    amiga lo siento mucho t mando un abrazo te kiero
    mucho mis oraciones para ustedes ❤️

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