Susana Mechulan

Susana Mechulan was called to Heaven at the age of 92 on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 1:17 a.m. in Sugar Land, Texas. She was born in Havana, Cuba, on March 17, 1933, to the late Moises Mechulam Levi and Fanny Behar Cohen. She had two brothers, David and Alberto. Susana was married to Cesar Eugenio Paez and is survived by her five children, David Moises Paez and his wife, Maky; Fanny Irene Agudelo and her husband, Joe; Victor Hugo Paez and his wife, Nicole; Mary Sol Saavedra and her husband, Paul; and Carlos Alberto Paez and his wife, Kim. She was the proud grandmother of ten grandchildren, David-Michael, Janoah, Alexia, Jesiah, Justin, Morgan, Johanan, Avery, Lucas, and Giselle. She was also a grandmother to Jordan, Celeste, and many others. Although Susana grew up poor, she had a happy upbringing thanks to the warmth and love her parents gave her and her two brothers. At a young age, she worked at a drugstore to help support her family. She dropped out of high school in the 11th grade due to financial hardship and the inability to attend college. Despite this, she selflessly helped her younger brother pursue his dream of becoming a pediatric neurologist by going to local bookstores and copying medical manuals and books verbatim so he could study. Her dedication played a tremendous role in his success, and he went on to become a prominent doctor in Cuba. Susana lost her father at a young age in a tragic motorcycle accident, which deeply affected her, as she was very close to him. Her mother later passed away of natural causes in 1995 after living a long life. In 1962, at the age of 29, and while coping with the loss of her father, the Jewish community paid for a plane ticket to send Susana to the United States, where she became a permanent resident. Years later, she became a U.S. citizen and was later baptized, becoming a Messianic Jew. Her personal passions included cooking, cleaning, sewing, playing games like Rummikub and Cuban dominoes, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching Spanish soap operas, and especially enjoying her coffee with heavy whipping cream, lots of sugar, and toast with butter. Susana was a caring and devoted mother, wife, and amazing Abuela to her grandchildren. She was also the sweetest and most loving mother-in-law, as well as a loyal and dedicated friend. Many affectionately called her “Mama Susana,” a true reflection of her love, kindness, humility, warmth, and care for others. She did so much for her children, for which they will be forever grateful. We are truly blessed to have had such a wonderful Madre, Abuela, Suegra, and Amiga in our lives. She was beautiful both inside and out, with a generous and big heart. She will be tremendously missed, never forgotten, and treasured forever. A private graveside service was held.

Susana Mechulan

March 17, 1933 - January 21, 2026