OBITUARIES (227)
Juana Segovia de Luna
1935-2016
Juana Segovia de Luna, went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2016, in Eagle Pass, Texas. She was born August 21, 1935, in El Moral, Coahuila, to Pedro Segovia and Aurelia Reyes. Juana is survived by her sons, Rodolfo and Pablo, and her daughter, Maria de Jesus. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Visitation for Juana was held at Funerales Socorro in Piedras Negras on May 29 and 30. A funeral mass was held at Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe and interment followed at Panteon Santo Cristo. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels and Funerales Socorro. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Luna family.
Juan Flores Magallanes
1968-2016
Juan Flores Magallanes entered into eternal rest on May 28, 2016, in Eagle Pass, at the age of 47. He was born December 14, 1968, in Saltillo, Coahuila. Funeral services for Juan were held in Saltillo. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Flores family.
Florencio H. Salinas
1915-2016
Florencio H. Salinas went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2016, in Eagle Pass, Texas, at the age of 100. He was born on October 27, 1915, to Pablo Salinas and Marcelina Hernandez. Florencio is survived by his many friends and extended family at La Guadalupana Adult Day Care. Visitation was held on June 1 and 2, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on June 2. Interment took place at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapel. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Salinas family.
Dolores “Lolita” Z. Perez
1916-2016
Dolores “Lolita” Perez went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2016, in Eagle Pass, at the age of 100. She was born on May 20, 1916, to Vicente Zacarias and Concepcion Davila. She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 65 years, Margarito Perez Ortiz; her grandson, Daniel Perez; her daughter-in-law, Carmen Perez; and her son-in-law, Evelio Bonilla. Lolita was passionate about her garden, her church and her family. She was one of the first catechism teachers in Piedras Negras, something she dedicated herself to for over 30 years. Lolita is survived by her son, Alfredo Daniel Perez, and her daughters, Socorro P. Bonilla and Maria de Jesus Perez. Lolita is also survived by five grandchildren: Sylvia San Pedro, Griselda Bonilla Lewis, Marta Bonilla Larson, Terri Perez and Sergio Bonilla; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation was held on June 6 and 7, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass was held at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church on June 7, followed by interment at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Perez family.
Diego Ruiz Garcia
1931-2016
Diego Ruiz Garcia entered into eternal rest June 6, 2016, in Eagle Pass at the age of 84. He was born on November 12, 1931, to Eduardo Ruiz and Delfina Garcia. Visitation for Diego was held on June 7 and 8, 2016, at Funerales Socorro in Piedras Negras. A funeral mass was held on June 8, 2016, at Iglesia San Juan. Interment followed at the Panteon Santo Cristo in Piedras Negras. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels and Funerales Socorro. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Garcia family.
Raul Ibarra Zuñiga
1950-2016
Raul Ibarra Zuñiga, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2016, in Eagle Pass, Texas. He was born January 10, 1950, in Jimenez, Coahuila, to Lucas Ibarra and Trinidad Zuñiga. Raul is survived by his wife, Aurora; his daughters, Imelda and Janette; and his grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Ramon and Fermin and his sister, Eleodoro. Funeral services and interment for Raul took place on May 14, 2016, in Jimenez, Coahuila. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels and Funerales Socorro. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Ibarra family.
Mariana Garza de Garza
1953-2016
Mariana Garza de Garza entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2016, in Eagle Pass, at the age of 62. She was born August 7, 1953, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila. She is preceded in death by her mother, Blanca Alicia Garza Rubio, and her husband, Alberto Garza. Mariana is survived by her son, Miguel Martinez and her daughters, Claudia Neira and Jessica Compean. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Garza family.
Maria del Socorro Gaytan Alcantar
1942-2016
Maria del Socorro Gaytan Alcantar went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2016, in Eagle Pass, Texas. She was born in Rio Bravo, Coahuila, on July 23, 1942, to Patricio Gaytan Sanchez and Maria del Refugio Alcantar Dominguez. She is predeceased by her husband, Sabas Serrato Gloria and her son Miguel Angel Serrato Gaytan. Maria del Socorro is survived by her son, Humberto Patricio Serrato Gaytan; his daughters, Sandra Guadalupe Serrato de Guevara, Nora Magdalena Serrato and Liliana Serrato; nineteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Humberto and Jaime; and her sisters, Melivia, Cruz and Hilda. Visitation was held on May 19 at Memorial Funeral Chapel. Funeral services and interment took place in Zaragoza, Coahuila. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapel. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Serrato Gaytan family.
Rodolfo Bryand
1941-2016
Rodolfo Bryand went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2016, in Eagle Pass, at the age of 74. He was born on August 8, 1941, in Laredo, TX to Perciliano Bryand and Guadalupe Saucedo. Rodolfo is survived by his sons: Rodolfo (Melody) Bryand, Jr. and Everardo (Rebecca) Bryand; and his daughters: Araceli Bryand, Evelyn Bryand and Adriana (Richard) Bryand Gallardo. He is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Bryand family.
Gregoria V. Mendoza
1920-2016
Gregoria V. Mendoza entered into eternal rest May 22, 2016, in Eagle Pass at the age of 96. She was born on March 12, 1920, in Lockhart, Texas, to Jesus and Manuela Vasquez. Visitation for Gregoria was held on May 23 and 24, 2016, at Funerales Socorro in Piedras Negras. A funeral mass was held on May 24, 2016, at Iglesia San Martin de Porras. Interment followed at the Panteon Municipal in Piedras Negras. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels and Funerales Socorro. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Mendoza family.
Rosa Elia Raquel Ramon
1945-2016
Rosa Elia Raquel Ramon, born on February 19, 1945, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2016, at the age of 71 in San Antonio, Texas. Born in Eagle Pass, Raquel was the daughter of the late Daniel and Leonor Lopez. Raquel is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Nolberto M. Ramon and her great-grandson, Jonathan. She is survived by her daughters Sylvia (Jose Luis) Rodriguez and Evangelina Ramon (Abel Fuentes); sons Joseph (Helen) Ramon and Stephen (Santa) Ramon; twelve grandchildren: Jose Luis II, Yesenia, Martiza, Daniel, Corina, Priscilla, Juan Jesus, Stephen Jr., Stephanie, Sebastian, Amanda and Pedro; and 2 great-grandchildren: Matthew and Dominique. She is also survived by her sisters Angela Iracheta, Dolores Rodriguez, Norma Aguilera and Leonor Garcia. Visitation for Raquel was held on Friday, May 27, and on Saturday, May 28, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass was held on May 28, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Ramon family.
Levi Stunner Ritchie
2015-2016
Levi Stunner Ritchie, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2016, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born June 1, 2015, in San Antonio, to Vanessa Hernandez and Clinton W. Ritchie. He is predeceased by his grandfather, John Edward Ritchie. Levi is survived by his mother, Vanessa; his father, Clinton; and his brother, John Tate Ritchie. He is also survived by his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation for Levi was held on April 29 and 30, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on April 30, followed by interment at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Hernandez and Ritchie families.
Daniel Torress
1980-2016
Daniel Torres entered into eternal rest on April 29, 2016, in Eagle Pass, at the age of 35. He was born May 27, 1980, in Eagle Pass to Juan Antonio Torres and Guadalupe Velasquez. Daniel is survived by his mother, Guadalupe Velasquez; his father, Juan Antonio Torres; and his son; Daniel Torres, Jr. He is also survived by his sister, Marisa and his brothers: Juan Antonio, Alejandro and Pedro. Visitation was held at Funerales Socorro, followed by a funeral mass and interment in Piedras Negras. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels and Funerales Socorro. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Torres family.
Jonathan Sanchez
1999-2016
Jonathan Sanchez went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2016, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 10, 1999. Jonathan is survived by his mother, Dolores Cruz; his grandmother and many family members who all loved him greatly. Visitation was held on May 3 and 4, 2016 at Memorial Funeral Chapels. Following religious services held in Chapel A, interment was held at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Sanchez and Cruz families.
Guadalupe J. Herrera
1933-2016
Guadalupe J. Herrera went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2016, in Eagle Pass, at the age of 82. She was born on December 12, 1933, in Piedras Negras to Daniel and Maria de Jesus Jimenez. Guadalupe is survived by her sons: Juan Antonio, Guadalupe and Samuel. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation for Guadalupe was held on May 4 and 5, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on May 5. Interment was held at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Herrera family.
Rolando E. Lombrana
1953-2016
Rolando E. Lombrana entered into eternal rest May 2, 2016, in Eagle Pass at the age of 62. He was born on August 1, 1953, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, to Jose Lombrana Salgado and Obdulia Elizondo Rodriguez. Rolando is survived by his mother, Obdulia; his daughters Veronica and Gloria Elena; and his grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers: Jose and Saul, and his sisters: Hortencia, Rosanelia, Yolanda and Elizabeth. Following cremation services, a funeral mass was held on May 9, 2016, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Lombrana family.
Virginia Acosta
de Romero
1950-2016
Virginia Acosta de Romero, born on February 7, 1950, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2016 at the age of 66. She was born in Torreon, Coahuila, to Pedro and Consuelo Acosta. Virginia is survived by her husband Victor Manuel; her sons: Victor Manuel, Juan Carlos and Oscar Ivan; and her daughter: Zaira Elizabeth. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. Visitation for Virginia was held at Funerales Socorro in Piedras Negras, on May 4 and 5, 2016. Following a funeral mass, cremation services were performed. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels and Funerales Socorro. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Romero family.
Sylvia Susana Amaya
1962-2016
Sylvia Susana Amaya went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2016, in Eagle Pass, at the age of 53. She was born on September 26, 1962, to Francisco and Celia Lopez. Sylvia is survived by her husband of 24 years, Quirino, and her sons Juan Daniel and Emmanuel. Visitation for Sylvia was held on May 9 and 10 at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A religious service was held in Chapel A on May 10. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Amaya family.
Lydia Ester Gomez
1940-2016
Lydia Ester Gomez, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2016, at the age of 76 in San Antonioi, Texas. She was born March 9, 1940, in Nava, Coahuila, to Emilio Campos and Ester Fernandez. Lydia is survived by her husband of 56 years, Raul; her daughters: Rosa, Rocio and Rosanna; and her sons: Raul, Rogelio, Rolando, Rodolfo and Rigoberto. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation for Lydia was held on April 10 and 11, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on April 11, followed by cremation services. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Gomez family.
Emma F. Santos
1954-2016
Emma F. Santos entered into eternal rest on April 10, 2016, in Eagle Pass, at the age of 61. She was born July 14, 1954, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila to Carlos and Micaela Fuentes. She is predeceased by her father, Carlos Fuentes. Emma is survived by her mother, Micaela Fuentes; her husband, Carlos F. Santos; and three daughters: Irma Linda Santos, Elsa Patricia Santos and Karla Santos-Reyes. She is also survived by her sons-in-law, ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three brothers and six sisters. Visitation was held at Memorial Funeral Chapel on April 13, 14 and 15, 2016. A funeral mass was held on April 15, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Santos family.
Remberto Villarreal
1924-2016
Remberto Villarreal, born on April 8, 1924, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2016 at the age of 92 in Eagle Pass, Texas. He was born in Villa Union, Coahuila to Miguel and Esther Villarreal. Remberto is survived by his wife, Hortencia; his son, Remberto, Jr.; and his daughters, Raquel, Patricia and Magdalena. He is also survived by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Remberto were held in Villa Union, Coahuila. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels and Funerales Socorro. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Villarreal family.
Santiago “Jimmy” Flores
1961-2016
Santiago “Jimmy” Flores went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2016, in San Antonio, at the age of 55. He was born on April 5, 1961, in Eagle Pass to Manuel Jesus and Dora Flores. He is predeceased by his parents, Manuel and Dora. Jimmy is survived by his sister, Norma F. Faz and his brother, Manuel Jesus Flores. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews. Visitation for Jimmy was held on April 18 and 19, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass was held at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church on April 19. Following cremation services, interment was held at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery on April 20. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Flores family.
Ernestina Esperanza Ramirez de Alcala
1960-2016
Ernestina E. Ramirez de Alcala entered into eternal rest April 17, 2016, in Del Rio at the age of 56. She was born on February 20, 1960, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, to Ramon Ramirez Mata and Ernestina Barboza Concha. Ernestina is survived by her husband, Martin and her daughter Xarisma Tefaly. She is also survived by two brothers and six sisters. Visitation for Ernestina was held on April 18 and 19, 2016, at Funerales Socorro. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels and Funerales Socorro. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Alcala family.
Felipe de Jesus Luna
1930-2016
Felipe de Jesus Luna, born on February 5, 1930, went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2016 at the age of 86. He was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, to Juan Maria and Carmen Luna. Felipe is survived by his wife Juana; his sons: Rodolfo and Pablo and his daughter: Maria de Jesus. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Visitation for Jesus was held at Funerales Socorro in Piedras Negras. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels and Funerales Socorro. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Luna family.
GUADALUPE B. ZAMORA 1918-2016
GUADALUPE B. ZAMORA, entered eternal rest on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the age of 97 in Eagle Pass surrounded by her loved ones. Left to cherish her memory is her Daughter: Maria Del Socorro Zamora of Eagle Pass; Sister: Domitila Barrera Garcia of Piedras Negras. Visitation was held Wednesday April 27, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Interment to follow at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
RUPERTA M. SEGURA 1940-2016
RUPERTA M. SEGURA, entered eternal rest on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the age of 76 in San Antonio, surrounded by her loved ones. Left to cherish her memory are her Son: Roberto Segura Jr. of Eagle Pass; 2 Daughters: Teresita Gonzalez (Joel) of Eagle Pass and Perla Flores (Manuel) of Minnesota; 3 Brothers: Alvino Martinez, Gerardo Martinez and Pedro Martinez. Ruperta was also survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation was held Monday April 25, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 26,, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
WALTER ENGLISH
1966-2016
WALTER ENGLISH, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the age of 49 surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his mother Daisy English Diaz of Eagle Pass; Sister: Hazel Eileen Diaz; Nephew: Clayton English Diaz; Aunts and Uncles: Mary Bookout, Byrdie English Cantu (Raul), Dora Ramos and James E. English (Penny); Cousins: Kimberly D. Cantu and Ramsey English Cantu. Walter was preceded in death by his father Adolfo Diaz Jr., grandparents Walter English & Elvira Saucedo English, Adolfo Diaz Sr. & Obdulia Flores, daughter Itzel English Diaz, Cousin Terry Lee Bookout Sr. and Sir Buddy English, his Labrador retriever. Visitation was held Monday, April 18, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
JOHN JOE GARZA
1926-2016
JOHN JOE GARZA, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the age of 89 surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Minerva R. Garza; 4 Sons: Juan Garza, Oscar Garza, Cosme Garza, Ernesto Garza and Sergio Reyes; 3 daughters: Rebecca Perez, Ernestina Melendrez and Estella Puente; Brother: Jesus Garza; 2 Sisters: Adela Navarro and Anita Marquez. John was also survived by 21 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 1 great great
Grandchild. Visitation was held Monday, April 18, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. At the family’s request John was cremated
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
ROBERTO
LEONEL REYES
1928-2016
ROBERTO LEONEL REYES, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the age of 88 surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Rosalia S. Reyes of Eagle Pass; 2 Sons: Gilberto Leonel Reyes and Jose Francisco Reyes; 5 Daughters: Alma Yolanda Flores, Marisela Morales, Martha Patricia Orta, Maria Rita Reyes and Rosa Elia Cardenas; 1 Brother: Adalberto Reyes; 1 Sister: Alicia R. Gonzalez. Roberto was also survived by 17 grandchildren and 14great grandchildren. Visitation was held Wednesday, April 13, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Yeager Barrera Chapel. Interment followed at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
JORGE GUERRA
GONZALEZ
1954-2016
JORGE GUERRA GONZALEZ, entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the age of 62 surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory are his; 2 Sons: Jorge C. Guerra and Andy Guerra both of Salt Lake City; Daughter: Lizette Olmeda; 3 Brothers: Marco Antonio Guerra, Jose Luis Guerra and Juan Manuel Guerra; 6 Sisters: Susana Guerra, Patricia Guerra, Martha Guerra, Esther Guerra, Carmela Guerra and Rosa Maria Guerra. Visitation was held Saturday, April 16, 2016 and Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Funeral services were held Monday, April 18, 2016 at 10:00 a. m. Interment followed at the La Villita Cemetery in Piedras Negras.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.
Dora D. Flores
1926-2016
Dora D. Flores went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2016, at the age of 89 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born August 4, 1926, in Eagle Pass to Atilano and Catalina De La Cruz. Dora is survived by her daughter Norma F. Faz and her sons Manuel Jesus Flores and Santiago Flores. She is also survived by four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation for Dora was held on March 23 and 24, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass was held at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church on March 24. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Flores family.
Guadalupe Castillon
De Los Santos
1945-2016
Guadalupe Castillon De Los Santos entered into eternal rest on March 21, 2016, in San Antonio, at the age of 70. He was born August 12, 1945, in Guerrero to Guadalupe and Micaela Castillon. Guadalupe is survived by his wife Florentina; his sons: David (Camelia) Castillon, Matias (Rachelle) Castillon and Willie Castillon; fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Mavy Castillon de Esquivel and his brother Joaquin Castillon De Los Santos. Visitation was held at Memorial Funeral Chapel on March 22 and 23, 2016. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Castillon family.
Juan Alfonso Urzua
1961-2016
Juan Alfonso Urzua, born on May 25, 1961, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2016 at the age of 54 in Eagle Pass, Texas. He was born in Nuevo Laredo, Nuevo Leon to Sixto and Martha Urzua. Juan is survived by his son Jonathan and his daughters Vianey and Deborah. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Visitation for Juan was held March 28 and 29, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass was held on March 29 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by interment at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Urzua family.
Ninfa A. Espinoza
1924-2016
Ninfa A. Espinoza went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2016, in Eagle Pass, at the age of 91. She was born on May 10, 1924, in Eagle Pass to Luis and Ninfa Borrego. Ninfa is survived by her daughter Maria Rosa and her sons Ramon, Rodolfo and Juan Carlos. She is also survived by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Ninfa was held on March 29 and 30, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass was held on March 30, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment followed at Maverick County Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapel. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Espinoza family.
Guadalupe Torres
1920-2016
Guadalupe Torres entered into eternal rest March 27, 2016, in Eagle Pass, at the age of 95. She was born on December 12, 1920, in Leon Springs, TX to Anastacio and Vicenta Gonzalez. Guadalupe is survived by her daughter Alicia Trevino, and her sons Elpidio Torres, Armando Torres, Jose Julio Torres, Ramiro Torres and Alfredo Torres. She is also survived by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Guadalupe was held on March 29 and 30, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Torres family.
Obituaries
Pedro Jesus Elizondo
1946-2016
Pedro Jesus Elizondo, born December 2, 1946, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2016 at the age of 69 in San Antonio, TX. He was born in Allende, Coahuila to Ramon and Refugia Elizondo. Pedro is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rosario; his children: Pedro (Denise) Elizondo, Juan Antonio (Diana) Elizondo, Ramon Javier (Elsa) Elizondo and Alejandra (Jesus Ernesto) De La Torre; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Lucila, Maria Elena, Dora Elia, Aracely, Maricela and Teresa and his brothers Ramon and Javier. Visitation for Pedro was on March 17 and 17, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Following cremation services, interment of ashes took place at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Elizondo family.
Esperanza H. Muñiz
1956-2016
Esperanza H. Muniz went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2016, in Eagle Pass, at the age of 59. She was born on August 7, 1956, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila to Manuel Herrera and Dolores Ramon. Esperanza is survived by her mother, Dolores Herrera; her husband Jesus Muniz; and her children: Jesus Manuel Muniz, Alejandro Muniz, Virginia Muniz, Gustavo Adolfo Muniz and Jessica Gwendolyn Muniz. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, six brothers and one sister. Visitation for Esperanza was on March 18 and 19, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A religious service was held at Memorial Funeral Chapel on March 19. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Muniz
family.
Rosa Elia Rodrigues, age 87, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 in San Antonio. She was born on September 4, 1928 in Eagle Pass, Texas, to Enrique Rodriguez and Oralia Contreras. Rosa lived in Eagle Pass for much of her life. Her husband was the mayor of Eagle Pass and she maintained close ties with family, friends and the community. Rosa was also a former board member of San Antonio Aggie Wives and Graduates Club. She was known as Tia Rose to many, Mamo to grandchildren and Rosita to friends. Rosa was a strong woman and clearly the matriarch of her family.
She was preceded in death by, her father, Enrique Rodriguez; mother, Oralia Contreras; husband, Edward P. Rodrigues; and brother, Enrique (Kike) Rodriguez. Rosa is survived by her daughter, Eileen Jones; grandchildren, Thomas E. (Christina) Wallace, W. Michael (Keri) Wallace, Eric W. Jones and Traci L. Canal; great grandchildren, Ruben E. Wallace, Isabel O. Wallace, Katelyn G. Wallace, Christopher Canal, Sean Canal, and Katie Canal; sister, Imelda O. Cantu; nieces and nephews, Angela Clark, Marc Rodriguez, Pamela Ryan, Cathy Cook, Patty Flanders and Lisa Smith.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2016, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
ROSARY
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016
9:30 A.M.
ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
MASS
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016
10:00 A.M.
ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
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