Diana Jean Apodaca, 47, of North Platte went peacefully and grew her wings on February 15, 2019, with her loving family at her side. Diana was born on October 11, 1971 in North Platte to Joseph and Lupe (Caudillo) Apodaca.

Diana graduated from ESU 16 in 1989. She was a very intelligent, loving, caring, happy, helpful individual who loved doing housework and ironing! She loved music, dancing, and collecting baseball cards, and greeted everyone with a hug and contagious smile. Diana lived with her aunt Nellie until her death, and then lived with her aunt Jenny and uncle Pete, who were very special to her. Diana loved everyone and the feeling was mutual.

Survivors include her aunt Jenny Lopez of North Platte; siblings, Ann (Jim) Smith of North Platte, Daniel Apodaca of Kearney, Virgil Apodaca Sr. of Springfield, Missouri, and Colleen Davis of Kearney; numerous other family members; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Nick Apodaca; uncle, Pedro Lopez; aunt Nellie Caudillo; grandparents, Anastacia and Herman Caudillo, and Cora Apodaca Martinez and Leno Martinez.

Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Reverend Josh Brown as celebrant. Christian Wake Service will be held 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, and 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements. The family encourages everyone to wear pink in memory of Diana and her mother.