Lucia Venegas Cuevas

Lucia Venegas Cuevas, 74, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, in Midland, Texas. Lucia was born on April 5, 1951, in San Pedro De Las Colonias, Coahuila, Mexico, to Guadalupe M. Venegas and Fernanda Acosta Chaparro. She married the love of her life, Fernando "Chito" Sanchez Cuevas, on October 1, 1974, in Matamoros, Mexico. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lucia dedicated her life to her family. As a homemaker, her home was always a place of comfort, strength, and unconditional love. She is survived by her sons, Fernando Cuevas and wife Rebecca, and Hector Cuevas; her daughters, Norma Cuevas-Chavez and husband Gabriel Chavez, and Rocio Cuevas; her brothers, Andres Venegas Acosta and Juan Martin Venegas Acosta; and her sisters, Lourdes Campos Acosta, Manuela Acosta, and Rosa Acosta. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Emmanuel Cuevas and wife Erica with children Nickolas, Emmanuel, and Emmett; Eric Cuevas; Yurico Gonzalez with children Yurelia, Zavian, Zorionee, Zanyla, and Bobby; Timithee Cuevas and wife Lasa with children Jada, Londyn, and Amiyah; Matthew Aranda and wife Caylea with children Rylan, Bowen, and Watson; LuciaNatali with daughter Penelope; Kimberlee Castillo and husband Ronnie with children Aaleyna, Aivyn, Ari'elle, and Acyn; Izamarie Aranda with daughters Lexine and Wrenley; Angel Cuevas; Erika Manriquez, and Brenden and Brayden, sons of her late grandson Fabian Gonzalez Jr. Lucia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fernando "Chito" Sanchez Cuevas; her parents, Guadalupe and Fernanda; her brothers, Juaquin Venegas and Roberto Campos Acosta; her sisters, Cruz Lorena Venegas Acosta and Gloria Barba Acosta; her grandson, Fabian Gonzalez Jr.; and great-granddaughter, Aria Bell Castillo. Lucia will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her fierce love for her family, and the countless memories she created that will live on through those who knew and loved her. "We, the family, would like to thank everyone for the prayers, love, and support we've received during this difficult time. Our loving Mother and Wela will always hold a special place in our hearts, as she will never be forgotten." A viewing will be held on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and again on Tuesday, August 19, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at American Heritage Funeral Home. A prayer service will take place on Tuesday, August 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM following the viewing. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM at American Heritage Funeral Home, followed by burial at American Heritage Cemetery. Pallbearers Hector Cuevas Fernando Cuevas Emmanuel Cuevas Eric Cuevas Timithee Cuevas Matthew Aranda Angel Cuevas

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Lucia Venegas Cuevas

April 5, 1951 - August 11, 2025