Share This Obituary
Arrangements made by

Metrocrest Funeral Home

1810 North Perry Road
1118242852
Carrollton, TX 75006
View Map - Get Directions→

Profile of Metrocrest Funeral Home→

Tel. (972) 242-3646
Fax. (972) 245-6420
metrocresthilltop@stei.com

Send Flowers
flowers logo


Memories & Candles

“A very special lady has gone before us. I am her son in law. "Son in Law" does not quite describe my feelings for Lanita, it was more like I was...Read More »
1 of 8 | Posted by: Lewis Gantetr - Sherman, TX

“Sonia, Rick and family, I was so sorry to read about your Mother's death in the Morning News today. I, too, will always remember her beautiful smile...Read More »
2 of 8 | Posted by: Sue Pinkston Scott - Garland, TX

“Rick and family, We are so sorry for your loss, but as I have been told "she is not lost, you know exactly where she is." We will be thinking of...Read More »
3 of 8 | Posted by: Lyna and Kathy Lewis

“Dear Gail, Rick,and Family, We are saddened to learn of Lanita's passing. Please know we are thinking of you and your family. We know you had many...Read More »
4 of 8 | Posted by: Jo and Ben Brister - McKinney, TX

“Granny you will always be remembered as a wonderful, loving and beautiful woman. Even in your last days your eyes would light up and you would sign ...Read More »
5 of 8 | Posted by: Kristi Gardner - McKinney, TX

“Mother passed away peacefully with her family sourrounding her with Love. She had a smile and was giving everyone the " I Love you sign"she will be...Read More »
6 of 8 | Posted by: Sonia Ganter - Dallas, TX

“What a wonderful, beautiful lady and what a lucky grandson I am to have been afforded the experience to know her so well. Rest in Peace Granny. We...Read More »
7 of 8 | Posted by: Carl Ganter - Oklahoma City, OK

“Mother was a wonderful person and had a hug and a welcoming smile for everyone. Fortunatey, she passed peacefully and was in no pain. Much more...Read More »
8 of 8 | Posted by: Rick & Gail - Garland, TX


Edna Lanita Ugarte, an 85 year resident of Dallas peacefully passed away in Sherman at age 90
on 8-26-11. She is now in a wonderful place with her husband, parents, brother and friends who went before her.
Lanita attended the Texas School for the Deaf as a child. As an an adult, in addition to being a devoted daughter, wife, mother, "Granny" and friend to many, she was a long time member of the Dallas Association for the Deaf and served a term as President of the Women's Auxiliary Fraternity.
Lanita was a loving, caring woman with a big warm smile for everyone at all times. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Lanita was preceded in death by husband E.R Ugarte, parents Scott and Edna Ferrell, and brother Scott Ferrell, Jr. She is survived by son Rick Ugarte and wife Gail, daughter Sonia and husband Lew Ganter, 6 grandchildren,10 great-grandchildren and sister-in-law Anita Dalla. A family memorial service is planned to celebrate Lanita's life at Grove Hill Funeral Home. For online condolences please go to metrocresthilltop.com