Mary Ellen Casaus "Lenna" Our precious little Lenna is now free from the fight. May she now take her first steps with her mom and dad in Heaven. Mary Ellen born June 7, 1955 with spina bifida to Nelson and Eutilia Lovato Casaus in Murray, Utah. Mary has always had a challenge. Her little body gave it a fight, but succumbed to pneumonia and respiratory failure February 1, 2007. Mary has been a strong and courageous woman. She has overcome numerous surgeries and fought with all her heart all her life. Anyone who knew Lenna loved her. We, as a family, are very blessed to have had her in our lives. She has been an inspiration to all of us. Mary will be deeply missed by all, especially by her best friend and sister, Amy. Lenna loved her cats, Mindy and Diana. Special thanks to her friends at the Midvale 8th Ward. Survived by three sisters, Amy Austill, Carol (Manuel) Lopez, Mildred (Tommy) Martinez; two brothers, Adonis and Albert (Liz); many nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by parents. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 6, 2007, 10:30 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 7832 South Allen Street. A viewing will be Monday from 6-7:30 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road with a Rosary from 7:30-8 p.m. There will also be a viewing from 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the church. Interment, West Jordan City Cemetery.
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