Vivica Joseph Carlos -Tanuz, 49, of El Paso, TX passed away on February 29th with her loving Husband and immediate family by her side.

She was born in El Paso, Texas to  Benigno and L. Virginia Carlos. She will always be remembered enjoying music and dancing around their home.

Vivica met the love of her life Eric Tanuz in 2007 at EPCC they both went on to attend nursing school at UTEP. Excited to start their new lives together they married on March 15, 2014. She had a huge soft spot for her fur babies and loved playing with them.

Everyone that knew Vivica knew she was passionate about her career as a nurse and strived to make a difference in the lives of her patients and their families. She loved spending time with her nieces and nephews and working on arts and crafts to celebrate their many accomplishments throughout the years.

Vivica’s memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her. Vivica is preceded in death by her father Benigno Carlos Sr. and her brother Louis A. Carlos, and is survived by her husband Eric Tanuz, mother L.Virginia Carlos, and brothers Benick Carlos, Charlie Carlos, Chris Carlos and many nieces nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday March 21st at San Jose Funeral Home between 3pm-4pm with a Rosary service following at 6pm, the Funeral service will be held on Friday March 22nd at San Rafael Catholic Church at 12:30pm. The Burial service will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery at 2pm. After the services on Friday, the family would like to have a celebration of life at Eric and Vivica’s home.