BORN

1972

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery

18000 Interstate 45 S

The Woodlands, Texas

Laura Hurtado-Walls Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 17, 2017.

My Wife, Laura Parada Hurtado-Walls, as many knew her, Lauda, was born to Edmundo Torres Hurtado and Rosa Maria Parada Hurtado of Matamoras, Mexico, on December 4, 1972. She was the second of two girls and two boys. Laura grew up being Laura with a wonderful smile, while being a lighthearted, giving and loving person.

Her family moved to Houston, Texas, in August, 1973, and have been Houstonians ever since. She finished high school at Sam Houston High School in 1991 and went on to attend the University of Texas graduating with a Bachelor of Arts with emphasis in Government, Politics, and Policy Studies. She was proud of her Mexican heritage, the Texas Longhorns and the Houston Astros.

She began working with the Houston Police Department by entering the Police Academy in September 1995. She wanted to help people and be a valued role model to others. As part of the Houston Police Department, Laura worked in many different areas over seventeen years. She was a decorated servant of the people of Houston.

Laura married Bill J. Walls on December 6, 2010, and they resided in Spring, Texas. She loved him deeply and let everyone she met know that. Her conversations were often about him and how much she loved him and how he "completed" her life. He will miss her greatly. Life will never be the same without her. She loved everyone and they knew it. There was never any doubt or questioning that. She lived life to the fullest. She knew and followed Jesus Christ and His teachings. She understood LOVE. She attended The Woodlands Church.

She was preceded in death by her father in November, 2012. She loved her father dearly and missed him greatly. She was warm, genuine, ebullient, lively, and compassionate to all that she met. She made those she associated with comfortable and happy. We will miss Laura terribly, but cannot begrudge her joy at meeting her Savior face to face and being reunited with her father. Thank you for your prayers and support during this time of parting. We love and appreciate you. – The Bill J Walls Family

Friends are invited to a visitation with the family from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2017, in the chapel of Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 I-45 South in The Woodlands. A Celebration of Life will take place in the Chapel in the Woods at Woodlands Church, 1 Fellowship Drive in The Woodlands, where Senior Pastor Kerry Shook is to officiate. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family in a reception to be held in the Church's upstairs café area. Interment will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, 13102 North Freeway in Houston.

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November 22, 2017

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Please accept my heartfelt condolences to Laura's family and friends for the passing of your dear loved one. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time (John 17:3). When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace.

November 20, 2017

Jon Gosling

You will be greatly missed Laura. I always enjoyed your visits at Lexus. I will continue to pray for you Bill and your extended family. I pray that the Peace of Christ be with you during this time Bill.

November 20, 2017

Tina Bailey

I worked with Laura on patrol at the North Police Station. I arrived at North as a very young rookie officer, not really sure of myself or anything around me. I remember Laura as always kind and welcoming and willing to help in any way I needed. She definitely made the shift and days brighter. So sorry to the family for your loss. My condolences, Tina Bailey

November 20, 2017

J James

I worked with Laura at North Patrol while she was with the Houston Police Department. Very nice and kind person who was always willing to help you if you needed. She will be missed. Rest In Peace my friend...

November 20, 2017

Linda Zamora

Dear Sweet Laura,

You will be sorely missed by the many people you touched during your life and by those who loved you and cared about you. You had a beautiful, infectious smile and you always brought a ray of sunshine with you everywhere you went. You were fun, and silly, and youthful, and you loved life, your family, your friends, and your man, Mr. Bill. My father once told me that a full life is neither long nor short. I believe you left this life full of love and well-lived to the fullest that you possibly could. I know you have peace, and I know we shall meet again. With Love, Linda & Manny
(Dr. Manuel F. Zamora & Linda Ramos Zamora)

November 20, 2017

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Mary White

I worked with Laura in the Office of Inspector General while she was at the Houston Police Department. She was a very sweet person and had the kindest heart! She loved her family to the fullest and talked about them a lot, especially her brother and parents. She was full of life and I was so happy for her when she married Bill - that made her complete. Thanks to Bill for taking care of her and giving her the life she deserved. What a wonderful woman she was and she will be missed!!! My prayers go out to the family.

November 19, 2017

Jennifer Reagan

We were friends and neighbors for over 5 years and enjoyed Laura so much. She always had a kind and giving heart. She will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Love, Tim & Jen

November 19, 2017

The Floyds

God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be
So he put His arms around you
And whispered "Come to me."

With tearful eyes we watched you
As you slowly slipped away
And though we loved you dearly
We couldn't make you stay.

Your golden heart stopped beating
Your tired hands put to rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.

November 18, 2017

Ernest Garza

Laura a classmate in middle and High School and co worker at Kroger in are school days great person with a warm heart who will be missed R I P my friend Laura condolences to all the family

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