Evila Fira Cervantes, 76 , went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in Ennis, TX. She was born May 28, 1946 in Elsa, TX to Willie H & Juanita Fira. On May 11, 1963 she married Jesse Cervantes.
Evila was a seamstress at Storey Manufacturing for 10 years, she then went on to be a teachers aide at Ennis ISD for 10 years until she decided to stay at home and care for her grandchildren in 1994. She was a faithful member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church for 47 years. Evila loved visiting her hometown of Crosbyton, TX as often as possible.
Evila survived by her husband of 59 years Jesse Cervantes Sr. ; son Jesse Cervantes Jr. and wife Barbara, daughter Cathy Falkenbach and husband Jimmy, and son Marcus Cervantes. Grandchildren Jeremy, Brandon, MaRisa, Amanda, Justin, Alex, Kayla, Kolby, Macie, Sophia, Kaitlyn, and Cheyenne. Great-Grandchildren: Rylen, Ayden, Peyton, Judd, Grace, Blakely, Andi, & Ian.
She was proceeded in by her parents Willie H and Juanita Fira, son David Cervantes, sister Eliza Guzman, and Brother Johnny Fira.
Visitation will be held on Sunday December 11, 2022 from 4pm until 6pm with Rosary at 5pm at Boze Mitchell.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday December 12, 2022 at 10am in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis, TX.