Elaine Hernandez Pape

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Elaine Hernandez Pape, 73, of Leesville, Texas passed away on Sunday, Feb. 26 at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

Cremation rites are under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas. No services are scheduled at this time. The family will have a memorial service for their parents at a later date.

Elaine was born on June 29, 1943 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Walter and Erna (McLaughlin) Hernandez. She married Joe L. Pape in 1960. She was a loving mother and devoted housewife to Joe and eight children. She loved spending time with her family.

Elaine is survived by three sons; Darrell and his wife Yvonne of Gonzales, James of Gonzales, Leland of Leesville, five daughters; Terry Tuch and her husband Leroy of Gonzales, Nancy Filip and her husband Randy of Cuero, Michelle Carson and her husband John of Gonzales, Janice Parr and her husband James of Cuero, Shannon Knox and her husband Scott of Leesville. two brothers; Ruben Owen of Skidmore, and Paul Ilse. One sister-in-law; Lois Ann Durbin of Seguin, one brother-in-law Orval Pape of Santa Anna, 24 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe L Pape, her parents; Walter and Erna Hernandez, one brother; Richard Hernandez and one sister; Billy Brooks.

To join the family in celebrating Elaine’s life, and to offer words of comfort, please go to: www.buffingtonfuneralhomegonzales.com.

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