Elizabeth Velasquez

Elizabeth Velasquez, age 48, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Rupert, Idaho on May 31, 1973, to Johnny Jake & Marilynn Matsaw Montoya. Johnny Montoya was born in Del Norte, Colorado. Marilynn was born in Pocatello, Idaho. Elizabeth graduated from Minidoka High School in Rupert, ID. Elizabeth attended Beauty School as received her certificate as a Nail Technician, She worked in various factory jobs at Harvest Time, Her greatest accomplishment was receiving her degree as a Medical Assistant where she held various positions at different locations in Twin Falls. Elizabeth had many varied interests. She loved camping, fishing, home decorating and design. She was a wonderful cook and baker. Mostly, she was a very wonderful mother, grandmother & great grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her mother, father, two brothers, Johnny Montoya Jr. & David Paul Montoya, and her Paternal Grandparents, Henery & Clara Montoya and numerous other family members. Surviving Elizabeth is her loving fiancé, David Escalera; Sons, Michael Anthony Montoya; Marcus Mani Loya; Esai Elfido Loya; Ricardo Velasquez and her daughter, Mecah Sophia Loya, all of Twin Falls, ID. Also surviving is her granddaughter, Scottland Loya; her grandmother and grandfather, Mary & Robert Lopez, her Aunt, Laurie (Bill) Hance, her Uncle, Gilbert Ray (Lena) Lopez,and numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Life for Elizabeth will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Fort Hall, ID. A reception will follow at Jeanie Matsaw’s home and Inurnment will be held at the Matsaw Cemetery. Cremation was handled under the direction of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls, ID. Those wishing to share memories and condolences may do so on Elizabeth’s memorial webpage at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com. My mom was very special to me, when I was growing up she used to say that we took our first drivers test together. She would always make sure we looked good, and had nice clothes for our picture day. She would say "I didn't make ugly kids". She would always bake for us during the holidays and our Birthdays. She was a Great Mom and she never gave up on us. She was my best friend. I could always talk to her. She knew that if she was going camping or anything else that I was going to be right by her side. I remember people would say "your little brother is so sweet" as I helped her with the groceries. And as I got older it turned into "your boyfriend is so sweet" Lol. She took me to my first concert "NB Ridaz" even though she didn't let me listen to any explicit music until I was twelve. She worked hard at being a good role model. She finished high school with a kid, as a kid. Then she went on to earning a degree while having two more kids. She had fire in her bones when it came to doing something. You could never tell her no. She went for it and you got to come along for the ride or you got out of her way. Just ask my Dad about the time we picked him up in the New truck. I could fill pages up of how cool she was, but I know she is in a better place with everyone that has passed, cause they're not gone as long as we keep their memory alive. So this isn't "Goodbye" it's more like I'll see you on the other side, so sweet dreams and Mucho Besitos Mom. Love your son, (The oldest) Michael Anthony Lova