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Elva ‘Josie’ Saenz de Somers

Elva ‘Josie’ Saenz de Somers

NORWAY — Elva “Josie” Saenz de Somers, 88, of Norway, died Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers.

She was born on April 18, 1933, in Durango, Mexico, the daughter of the late Jesus and Rosario (Villa) Saenz.

Josie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook that made the best Mexican food.

She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Somers of Las Vegas, Teresa Somers of Norway, Emma Edwards of Big Piney, Wy., Margaret Somers of Hesperia, Calif. and Verda Torres of New York; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters; many nieces and nephews.

Family will greet friends on Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Barbara Catholic Church in Vulcan.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the church with Fr. Marty Flynn officiating.

Interment will be held in El Paso Texas.

Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Condolences to the family of Josie may be expressed online at www.ortmanfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were made with the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway.