Lupe Evridge

Lupe Evridge, aged 70, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 in at home in Mansfield, TX, surrounded by her beloved family. Lupe was born March 29, 1953 in Lampasas, TX to Della and Marcelo Hernandez. Lupe met the love of her life, Kim Evridge in Comanche, TX. They married in March of 1975, soon after they moved to Abilene, and had their son, Stephen Wade. A new job opportunity brought the family to Fort Worth, where they had their daughter Meridith. Lupe worked in the banking industry in downtown Fort Worth for over 20 years, before joining the family business, Evridge Tractor. She worked alongside her family for almost 25 years, until illness caused her to retire.

Lupe and her husband, of 48 years, loved to travel to Europe and RV’ing around the United States, visiting many cities in their motorhome. She never met a stranger, enjoying meeting new friends. Just driving around made her very happy. Lupe later joined a few Women’s RV clubs, including ‘Sisters on the Fly’ and ‘Getaway Gal’s’. She pulled her own travel trailer behind her truck all over Texas. Lupe loved being out on the open road. She was an animal lover, especially to her own pets, Dusty the dog and July & Jimmy the cats. Lupe also had a passion for sewing. She was an excellent seamstress, loving to make her family and friends quilts. Lupe loved her family most of all. Her love and commitment to her family, was exemplified through her sacrifices and hard work throughout her life.

Lupe is preceded in death by her parents Della and Marcelo Hernandez, sister Linda Scroggins, and brother Joe Hernandez.

She is survived by her husband Kim Evridge, son Stephen Wade Evridge and wife Rebecca, daughter Meridith Evridge-Rodriguez and husband Ralph, stepdaughter Krystal O’Banion and husband Shawn, grandchildren Allison, Vanessa, Sailor, Scout, Kamryn, William, Beau, Catherine, numerous great grandchildren, and multiple extended family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield, TX. Graveside services will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche, TX.

In lieu of flower, the family asks that donations be made in Lupe’s name to the American Cancer Society.