Vilma Isabel Umanzor

Vilma “Mima” Isabel Turcios Umanzor falleció tranquilamente el 16 de enero de 2022 en su casa en Houston, TX rodeada de familiares y amigos después de una valiente batalla de 5 años con complicaciones posteriores a un derrame cerebral. Nació en San Salvador, El Salvador el 9 de Febrero de 1954 de Santos Turcios y Ena Cardona.

Al crecer como la mayor de 9 hermanos y hermanas aprendió habilidades críticas que la prepararon para la vida que llevaba. Vilma tenía un amor incondicional por sus padres y hermanos y siempre tuvo como prioridad mantenerse conectada sin importar la distancia. Fue una fiel y leal esposa durante 45 años a José Antonio Umanzor y amorosa madre de 3; Noel Alexander Turcios, Sandra Welch y Karina Myers. Vilma adoraba a sus 6 nietos y a menudo intervenía para ayudar a cuidarlos.

Era una mujer que se hacía cargo y tenía un profundo amor por las personas de todos los ámbitos de la vida y no conocía a un extraño. Vilma prestaría una mano de ayuda a cualquiera que lo necesitaria, ya sea ofreciendo paseos, sirviendo a las personas sin hogar, llegando a la casa de un familiar o amigo para comenzar de inmediato a hacer lo que se necesita; lavar vajillas o ropa, cocinar, limpieza general, o cuidado de niños en un esfuerzo por aliviar su carga. Ella sirvió con alegría, sin pregunta o juzga.

Se sabía que Vilma se levantaba a las 4 a.m. todos los días para servir el desayuno de su esposo, empacar su almuerzo y, después de despedirlo, pasaba horas arrodillada en oración por su familia y amigos. Su pasatiempo favorito era cantar y adorar a su Padre Celestial. Ella a dejado un legado de fe inquebrantable y servicio desenfrenado.

Sobrevivida por:

Hijas - Sandra Umanzor Welch y esposo Cory de Texas

Karina Umanzor Myers y esposo Corey de Texas

Hijastros – Imelda Palacios y Ever palacios de California

Ruth  Soto y Juan Soto de California

Antonia  Romero y Fernely Romero de California 

Odir Umanzor y Keeren Umanzor de Texas

Nuera – Carolina Lopez

Ńietos -Kody Austin Huff, Kolton Blake Huff, Jade Amber Welch, Nía Victoria Newton, Nina Isabel Newton

Bisńieta -Ezlynn Kori DeRouen Welch

Madre - Ena Cardona

Hermanos - Santos Arnoldo Turcios Cardona, Dinora Concepción Turcios Cardona, Jorge Alberto Turcios Cardona

José de Jesús “Chepe” Turcios Cardona y esposa Nuria de California

Julio Enrique Turcios Cardona y esposa Imelda de California

David Omar Turcios Cardona y esposa Miriam de California

Precedida en la muerte por:

Esposo- Jose Antonio Umanzor

Padre - Santos Turcios 

Hermanos - María de la Paz Turcios Cardona y Rudy Francis Turcios Cardona

Hijo - Alex Turcios

Vilma “Mima” Isabel Turcios Umanzor passed away peacefully on January 16,2022 at her home in Houston, TX surrounded by family and friends after a brave 5 year battle with post-stroke complications. She was born in San Salvador, El Salvador on February 9th, 1954 to Santos Turcios and Ena Cardona. 

Growing up as the eldest of 9, she learned critical skills that prepared her for the life she led. Vilma had an unconditional love for her parents and siblings and always made it a priority to stay connected regardless of distance. She was a devoted wife to her husband of 45 years, Jose Antonio Umanzor, and loving mother of 3; Noel Alexander Turcios, Sandra Welch and Karina Myers. Vilma adored her 6 grandchildren and often stepped in to assist in caring for them. 

She was a take-charge woman who had a deep love for people of all walks of life and didn’t know a stranger. Vilma would readily lend a helping hand to anyone in need wether it was offering rides, serving the homeless, arriving at a family member’s or friend’s home to immediately start doing what was needed; dishes, laundry, cooking, general cleaning, childcare, etc. in effort to lighten their load. She served joyfully and without question or judgment.  

Vilma was known to be up by 4 AM daily to serve her husband’s breakfast, pack his lunch and after seeing him off to work would spend hours kneeling in prayer for her family and friends. 

Her servant’s heart led her to become a Prayer Partner for Lakewood Church and her morning hours were dedicated to fulfilling prayer requests. She took her calling very seriously and gave her duties the utmost priority with unfailing diligence. 

Vilma gave her life to the Lord and her mission was to spread His promise of salvation to the world out of a profound desire to share the peace she experienced in His word. Her favorite pastime was to sing and worship God. Her legacy is one of steadfast faith and unrestrained servanthood. 

Survived by:

Daughters -
Sandra Umanzor Welch and spouse Cory of Texas; Karina Umanzor Myers and spouse Corey of Texas

Daughter-in-law
Carolina López 

Grandchildren - 
Kody Austin Huff
Kolton Blake Huff
Jade Amber Welch
Nia Victoria Newton
Nina Isabella Newton

Great grandchild - 
Ezlynn Kori DeRouen Welch

Parent - 
Ena Cardona 

Siblings - 
Santos Arnoldo Turcios Cardona 
Dinora Concepción Turcios Cardona 
Jose de Jesus “Chepe” Turcios Cardona and wife Nuria of California 
Julio Enrique Turcios Cardona and wife Imelda of California 
David Omar Turcios Cardona and wife Miriam of California 
Jorge Alberto Turcios Cardona 

Preceded in death by:

Husband - Jose Antonio Umanzor 

Parent - Santos Turcios Cardona 

Sister - María de la Paz Turcios Cardona
Rudy Francis Turcios Cardona

Son - Alex Turcios