Edna A. Neuhanser, 85, of Vero Beach, passed away on June 13, 2016, at VNA Hospice House with her family by her side, after a long and difficult illness.
She is survived by her children Carmen and husband John Garceau of Vero Beach, Gerald Tudor and Lori Nelson of Vero Beach, and Richard Tudor and close friend, Rick Dorta of Rockville, Md.; grandchildren Brooke Schweim and husband David, Brandon Garceau and wife Tiffany Encarnacion, and Kaden Arendas; great-granddaughter, Natalie Schweim; and a large loving extended Guatemala family of brothers, Roberto Quinonez Diaz and Emilio “Milito” Hernandez Diaz; sister, Ana Maria Diaz; brother-in-law Julio Lam, and numerous nephews and nieces whom she adored and had fun times with.
She was preceded in death by her beautiful twin sister Sonia Quinonez Diaz de Lam; and the father of her children, James R. Tudor.
Neuhanser was born in Zacapa, Guatemala, Central America to Santiago Quinonez D. and her beloved mother, Carmen Diaz. There, she went to college and received a degree in education and taught school for a short period, until she met and married her first husband, American serviceman, James (Dick) R. Tudor. Together they bore three children in this marriage, Carmen, Gerald, and Richard. The family lived in various countries in Central and South America before returning to the U.S. and lived in Melbourne Beach and Ft. Pierce, until their marriage ended after 13 years. Later, Neuhanser relocated to Vero Beach.
She worked for many years for Piper Aircraft, assembling aircraft wiring harnesses and other electrical components. She remarried on Sept. 29, 1990 to Ernest P. Neuhauser, and was a devoted wife until he passed away in 2005. She also worked as a dental assistant for a local dentist, before retiring.
Neuhanser loved gardening and being with her grandchildren and family and she was a wonderful cook and devoted mother and grandmother. She was a fun loving spirit and always young at heart. She kept her petite, youthful appearance and her sense of humor was second to none.
She loved to dabble in folk art as a hobby, painting bird houses with whimsical figures and decorating boxes with seashells. Through many trials and tribulations she remained strong until the end, valuing every last breath that God gave her and showing great courage. She shall “dwell in the house of the Lord, forever.”
Vaya con Dios, querida Madre. Te queremos mucho.
As per Edna’s wishes, a private burial with immediate family will be held at a future date.
Online condolences may be made at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com
