MaríA Eugenia Pacas

María Eugenia Pacas, age 25, of San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2006, at University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2006 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Pastor Wayne R. Carvell of the Church on the Hill in Savanna will be officiating. Friends may call from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2006 at the Funeral Home. There will be a fellowship gathering immediately following the service.
María was born on June 20, 1980, the daughter of Marcos Vinicio Pacas Barrera and Coralia Haydée Miranda de Pacas in San Vicente, El Salvador.

María was the first in her family to receive a four-year University Degree, an accomplishment of which her family was extremely proud. She pursued her Special Education career because of her beloved niece who was born with Down’s Syndrome. She loved listening to music, teaching Sunday school, travelling, and spending time with her family and friends. She was well-known for her affinity to sweets, especially gummy bears, chocolates, and homemade desserts.

María’s beautiful smile, laughter and charm will be deeply missed by her parents; two brothers, Marco (Annette) Pacas of Mt. Carroll, Illinois and Luis (Bety) Pacas of San Salvador; and her sister, Leda Pacas of Savanna, Illinois; along with her many nieces and nephews.