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Lucy Narbaiz Ochoa

March 4, 1941 - November 11, 2012
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Thursday 11/15, 2:04 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Wednesday 11/14, 2:05 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

Lucy Narbaiz Ochoa, 71, of Big Spring, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 in a Lubbock hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with a vigil service to follow at 7:00 PM.Lucy was born March 4, 1941 in Buda, Texas to George and Santos Narbaiz. She married Saragosa Ochoa January 18, 1963. They were planning on celebrating their upcoming 50th anniversary in January 2013.She was a hairdresser for the majority of her life until becoming disabled in 1999. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish. Lucy lived for her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandbaby. She enjoyed life to the fullest and was a fighter. She fought her heart problems with such determination until the very end when God thought it was time for another precious angel. She was strong in her faith and attended church every Sunday until recently when she became ill. Lucy never met a stranger and was always willing to help those in need. She enjoyed the companionship of her friends at the Senior Citizen Center and most recently volunteering at the Chalet with her sister, Lupe. Lucy will be dearly missed by her family and all those whose lives she touched.She is survived by her husband, Saragosa Ochoa; her only child and daughter, Patsy Sanchez and son-in-law, Henry Sanchez of Big Spring; two grandchildren, Amanda and Jared Sanchez of Big Spring; one great grandchild, 2 year old Amelia Sara Islas; one sister, Lupe Barraza of Big Spring; one brother, Alfonso (Poncho) Narbaiz of Big Spring; one niece, Teresa Marlow of Big Spring; two nephews, Richard Barraza of Big Spring and George Narbaiz and one nephew, Gilbert Narbaiz whom they raised as their son. She is also survived by numerous grand-nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Santos Narbaiz; and one brother, Gilbert Narbaiz, Sr.Pallbearers will be Jared Sanchez, Nic Narbaiz, Cody Barraza, James Marlow, John Islas and Gilbert Narbaiz.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Thursday 11/15, 2:04 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Wednesday 11/14, 2:05 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map

Lucy Narbaiz Ochoa, 71, of Big Spring, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 in a Lubbock hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, November 14, 2012Continue Reading

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John Rodriguez left a message on November 18, 2012:
Saragoza and Sanchez family, My condolences on the loss of a wonderful person and an Angel placed on this earth to take care and look over us. You and yours are in my prayers.
Local Adult Sunday School Class left a message on November 17, 2012:
Our Adult Sunday School Class is committed to praying for those who are grieving. Please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss and be assured of the prayers of the members of our class.
Pat DeAnda left a message on November 17, 2012:
Patsy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! It is my prayer that you will find peace in knowing she is well sitting in the company of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Mr. & Mrs. Hector Castro left a message on November 15, 2012:
Prayers for your family Our sympathy to your family in this time of grief.
Irma Chavez left a message on November 14, 2012:
To The Ochoa Family and The Sanchez FamilyOur Deepest condolences to all of you,may the Lord give you strength and courage in this time of grief. Mr. Ochoa,Patsy,you had the most wonderful wife,and mother,we are so THANKFUL THAT WE WERE PRIVILEGDED to have gotten to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. LUCY YOU WERE AN INCREDIBLE PERSON,AND A FRIEND TO ALL,YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED,REST IN PEACE IN THE HANDS OF THE LORD.
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Sally Rodriguez left a message on November 14, 2012:
Mr. Ochoa & family,I am so sorry to hear about Lucy. You have my sincerest condolences on your loss. I will always remember her as a kind and sweet person. It was a pleasure having met Lucy many years ago while going to beauty school and having worked with her soon after, I always did enjoy her smile and conversing with her. I will be praying for you and your family for peace, comfort, and serenity. God Bless each and every one of you. Sincerely, Sally Rodriguez
Nancy Marshall left a message on November 14, 2012:
Lupe, I'm so sorry to her about Lucy. She was a sweetheart. I pray that your heart heals quickly. God bless you, dear lady. Love,Nancy
Mary Wells & Sandy Wells Nanny left a message on November 13, 2012:
To Lucy's family. We have known Lucy for more than 50 years, and have not seen her for along time she was always the same loving, caring, would do anything for anybody woman that she was. When she smiled her eyes lit up and danced. We send our deepest sympathy to each of you. May God wrap you in his arms and comfort you during your grief and know one day you will be with her and all is well.
Maria Carpenter(Burciaga) left a message on November 13, 2012:
My deepest condolences to Mr.Ochoa,Mrs.Patsy & family she will be dearly missed..
TERRY & MARY WATKINS left a message on November 12, 2012:
LUPE, SARAGOSA AND PATSY; WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. LUCY WAS A GREAT LADY AND FRIEND. SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. TERYY & MARY WATKINS
JOSE & ROSA RIVERA left a message on November 12, 2012:
SARAGOSA AND LUPE. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF LUCY. SHE WAS A LONG TIME FRIEND,HEAVEN JUST RECIEVED A GREAT GIFT OF AN ANGEL. MAY GOD GUIDE YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. JOSE & ROSA RIVERA
Tessie Tate Harmon left a message on November 12, 2012:
PatsySo sorry for your loss. I haven't seen you since elementary. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Leticia (Martinez) Mendoza left a message on November 12, 2012:
To the Ochoa and Sanchez Families,My prayers and thoughts are with you all. She was an amazing person with a heart of gold and I am glad that I was able to have known her. She let it be known that she was very proud of her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. May she rest at peace with our Savior Jesus Christ. Love you all!
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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