The headstone was cleaned, rubbings made, and photos enhanced to try to bring out some detail. This is what was determined:

VESANTA = Vicenta
EDAD (age in spanish)
69
1930
SANTIGO = Santiago
LYIBTE = Lurati
EDAD 71 (age in spanish)
1932

According to family records, Vicenta Zepeda Lurati was born on May 13, 1861 and died sometime in 1931.  She was married to Giacomo “Jacob” Lurati who was born on Sep 9, 1861 and died Feb 2, 1932. In the death record of their son Diego Lurati, Giacomo’s name is listed as Santiago. Their son in law Liborio L Garza is buried next to this grave.

 

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