Socorro Spanjer

May 8, 1954 - July 12, 2014

Socorro Spanjer, 60, of Ephrata, WA passed away at home on Saturday, July 12, 2014. She was born in Lereo Durango, Mexico to Santana Mireles and Soledad (Saucedo) Mireles. Socorro married Randall Spanjer on May 6, 1978, and 18 years later they parted ways. She had only completed the 3rd grade while in Mexico, but was a hard worker. Socorro was a Lead Floor Trimmer at ConAgra/Lamb Weston. She also used to attend St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Socorro traveled from Mexico in 1970 to the United States and gained citizenship July 3rd, 2008. She was a hard working mother and wonderful Nana to her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking Mexican food for her family and spending time with her friends at the casino. She will be forever missed. Socorro is survived by her daughter Stephanie Denise Avery of Richland, WA; her son Randall Edward Spanjer, Jr. of Richland, WA; Brothers Michael Mireles of San Antonio, TX and Santana Saucedo of Minnesota, a sister Maria Rafaela Mireles of Mexico, and 7 grandchildren, children of Stephanie of Richland, WA. She was preceded in death by her parents and Antonio Mireles and Marcelo Mireles. A memorial service will be held at Nicoles Funeral Home at 2pm on Friday, July 18, 2014. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata, WA.