Lupe Cohea

Guadalupe was born November 4, 1940, in Brawley, California, to Ben Welch and Guadalupe Roque Welch. She grew up and attended schools in Los Angeles, California.

In March of 1959, she married Dennis Joe Cohea. To this union were born four children, Paul "Thomas", William, Carol, and Winona. Guadalupe and Joe made their home in Roberts, Idaho, where Guadalupe worked as a Food Laborer for Idahoan Foods.

She enjoyed music, pow wows, dancing, nature, and animals and little children were drawn to her. She was known for her tortillas and fry bread. She loved hummingbirds and dragonflies. Her favorite color was purple. She was a sweet and gentle person who had a beautiful smile.

Guadalupe is survived by her loving husband, Joe Cohea; son, Paul "Thomas" Cohea; son, William Cohea; daughter, Carol Ann (Jerry) Harkness; daughter, Winona (James) Grover; brother, Robert Welch and, 11 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Guadalupe Welch; father; Ben Welch; sister, Ramona Padilla;and grandson, George Dewey.

Services will be held at a later date.

She passed away