Lauren Elena Nolan passed away peacefully with her parents by her side on the evening of April 21st, following a short illness in Lubbock, Tx.
Elena was born on Oct 28, 2009, in Oklahoma City, Ok to Glenn and Ashley Nolan. During her short ones here on earth she touched many lives through her kindness and willingness to give an extra hand when needed. Elena saw no bad in anyone she encountered and believed everyone deserves a second chance. Failure was no obstacle for Elena: she gave all she could in everything she did. Elena made friends wherever she went and was an inspiration to whomever she encountered. Her love for making doll clothes. Out of her socks, the countless hours of tic tac and YouTube videos and the slime everywhere only displayed a few of her many talents. She leaves behind a legacy that everyone benefits from. Her love and outlook on life are indescribable. With a heavy heart and with memories strong and love so well shared, we go on as we must”. Although saddened by our tragic loss, we find comfort knowing she is in the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Lauren Elena Nolan is survived by her parents, Glenn Nolan of Springer, NM, and Ashley Nolan of Tucumcari, NM. One older sister, Alexus Nolan, and friend Paige Moralez of Amarillo, TX. Paternal grandparents Paul Nolan of Miami, NM, and friend Kathy Yaksich of Maxwell. Tony and Stella Trujillo of Tucumcari, NM. Maternal grandparents Toby and Lena Sharp of Oklahoma City, OK. Godparents Alfonso Nolan Jr. Of Miami, NM and Renita Nolan of Albuquerque, NM and of course the family dog Molly whom she had since infancy. 2 paternal uncles Paul Nolan Jr. Of Raton. NM, Gilbert Romero of Tucumcari NM, and one paternal Aunt, Christine Kite of Tucumcari, Nm. Maternal Aunt Tiffany Hutcheson and special cousin’s Holly Echols, Issac Apodaca, and Jacob Chabiel. Numerous great aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends also survive Elena.
A Private Funeral Mass for Elena will be held @ St. Anne’s Catholic Church on July 11th, 2020 @ 10 am. Tucumcari, NM
Immediately following Funeral Mass, the family of Elena requests family and friends in joining together as we prepare to say our final farewell with a Celebration of Life at 11 am Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetary. Following graveside services, Dinner and refreshments will be served at VFW HALL, Tucumcari NM. During this time we encourage anyone to share memories or stories they may of Elena.
Special acknowledgment goes out to Lashaunna Engel and Ran Williams Jr., Aunty Donna Cordova, Christine Kite, Ashley D Lovato, and Amanda Romero; special friends Gloria and Randy Lovato, Cristina and Gabriel Munoz, Nisa Perez. Special teacher, educator, and friend, Verna Kam, Sergio Reyes, Nathaniel, and Fran Montoya, and family friend Rob and many others too numerous to mention. No words can describe the love you had for Elena and support displayed for the family during this difficult time.
The family will be receiving friends and family beginning Friday, July 10th at the home of Paternal grandparents Toby and Stella Trujillo 1219 S. Rock Island, Tucumcari, NM.
