Judy Varela

Judy “Monquie” Kurzenberger Varela

Judy Kurzenberger Varela was born to the parentage of Clayton Carl Kurzenberger and Emery Seamens on December 13,1973. She departed this life on October 29, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Judy so affectionately known as “Monquie” was a loving and kind person.

She attended schools in Gordon, Nebraska where she played volleyball and was the key player on the team.

Judy was married to Manuel Varela, Sr. and to this union 3 children were born Manuel Jr., Brittany and Jonathan Varela.

Her favorite Bible passage is the 23rd Psalms.

Judy moved to Denver, Colorado and met her companion Lionel Smith of 14 years.

Her hobbies were playing volleyball, walking and being outside where she loved gardening.

Judy leaves to cherish her memories her companion, Lionel Smith, Sr. Denver, Colorado; her husband, Manuel Varela, Sr. ;her children, Manuel Varela, Jr., Brittany Varela and Jonathan Varela all of El Paso, Texas; and her uncle, Terry (Ruby) Robbins of Gordon, Nebraska.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clayton C. Kurzenberger and Emery Seamens; 5 siblings and her grandparents.