Obituary of Norma Oralia Nieves

Norma Oralia Nieves was called home to her final resting place on Friday, December 23, 2022. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband, her children and their spouses. Norma fought a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and is now at peace in her forever kingdom. She is preceded in death by her parents Petra and Jose Juarez. Norma leaves behind her devoted husband of 58 years, Manuel Nieves. She is also survived by her three sons and their spouses, Luis & Shelley Nieves, Eric and Nicole Nieves and Solomon and Teresa Nieves. Norma has seven living grandchildren, Taylor Nieves, Landrie Nieves, Catrina Nieves, Megan Nieves, Ian Nieves, Emma Nieves and Amelia Nieves. She is also survived by her two sisters, Mirna and Susie Juarez.

Norma was born in Mocorito, Mexico on December 2, 1942. She spent her life in Mexico, California, Alabama and Texas. She was a strong, loving person, dedicated to her spouse and her children. She met her husband Manny at a dance and they have been inseparable since. Manny adored Norma will a love and commitment that set an unprecedented example for their children. She worked for twenty five years as a business owner in the aviation industry. Norma was passionate about her work and enjoyed spending her days together beside Manny at their company. Her grandchildren could make Norma smile like no one else and her laugh was contagious. She lived her life with love, passion and joy. Norma loved to listen to old Spanish music and was always up for dancing.

While we are terribly saddened by the loss of our dear Norma, we find peace in knowing she is now at rest and no longer suffering in mind nor body. At this time, Norma’s services will be a private immediate family affair. We thank you for your prayers and condolences during this difficult time.

 

Below is a passage that was very near and dear to Norma and Manny:

Let me hold your hand as we go down hill,

We’ve shared our strength and we share it still.

It hasn’t been easy to make the climb,

But the was was eased by your hand in mine.

Like the lake, our life has had ripples too,

All-health, and worries, and payments due.

With happy pauses, along the way,

A graduation, a raise in pay.

At the foot of the slope, we will stop and rest.

Look back if you wish, we’ve been truly blessed.

We’ve been spared the grief of being torn apart

By death, or divorce, or a broken heart.

The view ahead is one of the best.

Just a little farther, and then we can rest ~

We move more slowly, but together still.

Let me hold your hand as we go downhill.

~Author Unknown

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