Diana Briones, 68 years old passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, in an Alice hospital, surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Diana was a devoted housewife, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who would be sadly missed by all who knew her. She enjoyed listening to gospel music, talking daily to her sisters, and especially spending time with all her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Santiago J. and Matilde O. Briones, her husband, Raul "Rule" Garza, baby Jacob Garcia, sister, Gregoria Briones and two brothers, Santiago Briones Jr., and Manuel Briones, Sr. She is survived by her three sons; Javier (Latrice) Garcia, Samuel " Sammy" Garcia Jr., and Louis (Tyra) Rogers, two daughters; Jessica Pena and Diana (Ruben) Lara, one brother; Shane (Carmen) Briones, two sisters; Tina (Tony) Trevino, and Marcy Briones, three grandkids that she raised, Ashley (Jeffry) Salazar, Jasmine (Orlando) Ruvalcaba, and Rebecca Garza, fifteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, and nephews. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 9 a.m.-10 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego with a Prayer Service to be conducted at 10 a.m. followed by Funeral Service that same morning. Burial will be at the San Diego Cemetery #2, San Diego, Texas. Active Pallbearers will be Orlando Ruvalcaba, Jeffry Salazar, Tony Trevino, Jadon Rodriguez, Sammy Garcia, Landon Mendoza, and Lee Roy Adams. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. is entrusted with arrangements.
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Linda J. Castillo, 63 years of age, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, in a Corpus Christi hospital surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness. Linda was a devoted loving mother, and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed gambling, her favorite music artist Pitbull, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and the rest of her family.
Preceded in death by her parents, Trinidad and Maria Jasso. Her husband, Evaristo R. Castillo, Sr., one brother, Miguel M. Jasso, and one sister, Rafaela J. Alaniz. Survivors include her two sons, Evaristo R. Castillo, Jr., and Trinidad J. (Vickie) Castillo, one daughter, Lisa (Michelle) Castillo, and two brothers, Uvaldo (Amelia) Jasso, and Trinidad (Paula) Jasso. Several grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: James John Tigerina, Jabob Matthew Tigerina, Trino Flores III, Miguel Jasso Jr., Alberto Barrientes Jr., Rafael Campuzano, Victor Ramirez, Andres Paez, and Emilio T. Jasso. Visitation will begin on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. located at 600 South Wright St. Alice, TX. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 19, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at New Collins Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. Banquete, TX - San Juanita Bueno Gonzalez 71 years old, went home to be with the Lord on March 30th, 2024, surrounded by her family. San Juanita was born on February 28th of 1953 in Alice, Texas to Valentin Castulo and Victoria Bueno. San Juanita loved gardening, tending to her farm animals, and spending time with her grandkids. She was a woman of faith, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She took pride in family time, listening to Christian music, sewing, and lived a life of compassion and remarkable generosity. San Juanita was preceded in death by her father, her mother, brothers Jimmy, Valentin, Felipe Bueno, and her loving husband of 52 years, Juan Antonio Gonzalez Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her children Joanna (Leroy) Espinoza, Richard (Monica) Gonzalez, Joe (Angie) Gonzalez, Patricia (Gilbert) Zapata, Juan (Liz) Gonzalez. Her siblings Guadalupe Garza, Roberto Bueno, MaryJane (Rigoberto) Gracia, Vidal (Alicia) Bueno, Federico (Jackie) Bueno, Victoria (Roel) Ochoa, Ramon (Lettie) Bueno, 24 grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. As you rest in paradise, please know that you have left behind a legacy of love, simplicity and profound wisdom and strength. Thank you for always providing us with life lessons and love, we will cherish the memories forever. Pallbearers: Elijah Lee Espinoza, Ezequiel Rangel Espinoza, Richard Gonzalez Jr., Michael Anthony Gonzalez, Isaias Ruben Gonzalez, Dominick Gonzalez, Elias Rey Gonzalez, Izak Matheiu Gonzalez, Isaias Antonio Gonzalez. Honorary Pallbearers: Ayden Gonzalez, Lucas Kyle Gonzalez, Caleb Alexander Zapata. A visitation will take place on Thursday, April 4th, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home – Alice located 600 S. Wright Street Alice, TX 78332. A celebration of life will take place on April 5, 2024, at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home - Alice at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial services at 12:00 p.m. at Roberson - Collins Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with arrangements. Kingsville, Texas – Diana E. Garcia, 88 years old passed away on March 7, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Diana was born on March 14, 1935, to Ester & Mauro Garcia. She attended San Diego High School and graduated May of 1953. Diana went on to work and retired with The United States Department of Agriculture after 35 years. She then worked as an administrative clerk with Texas A&I University Kingsville for 15 years. There she met her dear friend Janine Livingston where they were season ticket holders to the Javelinas football team. Diana was a woman of faith, a loving daughter, sister, godmother, and aunt. She lived a life of remarkable generosity and compassion, touching the hearts of everyone she met. She took pride in her home, garden, and her health. Diana’s passion included sewing, baking, singing in the church choir, bowling (competing in state and national level), gambling trips, and rescuing animals. Diana was preceded in death by her parents, Ester and Mauro Garcia, half-sister Melody Garcia, sister, Celia Garcia, and two brothers, Octavio ‘Tavo” Garcia, and Humberto ”La Rata” Garcia, sister-in-law, Jacqueline Marshall Garcia, nephew, Steven James Garcia, and great nephew Saul Aaron Santos. She is survived by nieces, Teresa Garcia Padilla of San Benito, Texas, Christine (Roy) Santos of San Diego, Texas, Michelle (Raymond) Mendez of McAllen, Texas, Vanessa (Mark) Johnson of Thailand, nephew, David (Gloria) Garcia of San Diego, Texas, and sister-in-law, Renati C. Garcia of McAllen, Texas. As you rest in peace know that you have left behind a legacy of love, simplicity, and profound wisdom. You were the aunt in name, a mother to us, mentor, and a lifelong friend in spirit. Thank you for the lessons, the love, and the simple but incredibly beautiful memories. Diana’s life was one of selfless service and profound kindness, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her. Her memory will be cherished and kept alive in the hearts of her family and friends. To our wonderful Altus Hospice team, our family will be forever grateful for your loving care, kindness and concern for our dear Aunt Diana and our family. Your attention and anticipation of our aunt’s needs greatly assisted her peaceful transition and gave comfort to all of us. Rest in peace, Aunt Diana. A rosary to honor Diana E. Garcia will be held on Tuesday March 26, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home San Diego followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Frances de Paula Catholic Church in San Diego. Burial to follow at San Diego Cemetery in San Diego. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. San Diego, Texas – Rene S. Rangel 85 years old passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after a short illness. He retired from Factory Outlet after 30 years of service with the company. He was a devoted farmer, and rancher, loved to hunt, and was an avid Dallas Cowboy and Houston Astros fan. Rene is preceded in death by his parents Candelario Rangel and Alicia Salinas. He is survived by his caregiver of 19 years Elsa (Dino) Barrera and cousin Raquel Salinas. Visitation will begin on Monday, March 25, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home -San Diego. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements.
Jesus Gorgonio Villarreal, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family in Alice Texas. He was married to the love of his life “Gloria Villarreal” for 61 years. Jesus accepted Christ and was Baptized at First Mexican Baptist Church. He was an active member of the First Mexican Baptist church now known as the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Alice Tx. As the director of the Children’s Ministry, he brought to life and told bible stories that helped children make a connection with Jesus. He was a devoted husband and caring father who raised his children to love and serve the Lord. Jesus worked for over 40 years at Farmers Exchange and Alice Feeders Supply in Alice Texas. He was a plantsman, an enthusiastic and knowledgeable gardener. He had a “Bright Green Thumb”. He loved growing his vegetables and shared them with family and friends. He was so proud of his beautiful flowers and plants that surrounded his home. Often you would hear him sharing his tips on how to care for plants so they could grow as healthy as his plants did. Jesus was a “jack of all trades”, he was a musician, plumber, carpenter, electrician, you name it, and he could fix it! He was a strong man with a loving heart. We will miss him and always cherish our memories of him.
Jesus Gorgonio Villarreal departed his life on February 10th. He was preceded in death by his mother Mercedes Villarreal, father Pedro Villarreal, Sisters Dolores Castro and Juanita Sanchez. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Gloria Villarreal, his children, Pedro Villarreal, Patricia Villarreal, Palmira Gomez, Pablo (Monica) Villarreal and Jesse Jr. (Trisha) Villarreal, His Siblings, Lydia Portorenski, Zenaida (Frank) Ramirez, Maria E. Ruiz, Jesus (Rosie) Villarreal and Faustino (Nelda) Villarreal. Grandchildren: Aaron, Cristian Jesus, Anissa, Jillian, Joshua, Jacob, Mariella, Mireya, Jackie, Denim, Jesse III, Adlemi. Great Grandchildren: Dèja and Damaris and many other family members. Family viewing will begin on Wednesday February 14, 2024 at 9:00am-10:00am, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 701 Hickey St, Alice TX, followed by viewing for Friends at 10:00am-11:00am. Prayer Service to be conducted by Pastor Craig Blakeslee at 11:00am, followed by funeral and burial at Rose Lawn Cemetery, 4090 Texas 359, Alice TX. Join us for a “Celebration of Life” honoring Jesus G. Villarreal after the burial at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with arrangements. San Diego, Texas – David Anthony Garcia 1 year and 11 months old passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in an Alice hospital after a sudden illness surrounded by his loving family. He was a joyful child, loved watching CoComelon, and enjoyed playing outside. David was loved by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Esther B. Vasquez, and paternal grandfather, Onofre V. Garcia, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Velma N. Garcia; father, Onofre V. Garcia, Jr.; maternal grandfather, Victor M. Vasquez; paternal grandmother, Emma R. Garcia; three brothers; Derick Trevino; Sean Maldonado; Oathaniel Garcia, six sisters, Elizabeth Trevino, Ashlee Garcia, Odett Garcia, Issela Garcia, Destiny Trevino, Olivia Garcia, and numerous cousins. Visitation will begin on Friday February 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel- San Diego, Texas with a Burial to follow at the San Diego Cemetery No. 2. Alice, Tx - Crecencio Galvan Jr, 66 years old passed away on Tuesday January 16, 2024, in a San Antonio Hospital after a sudden illness. Best friends since 1994 and married in 2018 to Antonia Irene. Crecencio worked for the AISD for 23 years. He was a devoted perisher at Voz De Dios Church. He had a passion for motorcycles. He was a loving husband, and grandpa. He loved his chichua (Mellie). Crecencio is proceeded in death by his parents Crecencio M Galvan, Sr., & Amelia Viella Galvan, one grandson; Ayden Galvan and one brother; Noe Galvan. He is survived by his wife Antonia Irene Zapata Esquivel, two sons: Crecencio (Joanna) Galvan III, and Eric U. (Clarissa) Galvan, three sisters; Sylvia Galvan, Terry Galvan, and Ninfa Galvan, four brothers; Rene (Dolores) Galvan, Oscar (Elda) Galvan, Jacob Galvan, and Samuel (Jo) Galvan, and six grandchildren; Samantha Galvan, Kristen Galvan, Syan K. Galvan, Ryleen S. Galvan, Nathyn Galvan, and Jayden Galvan.
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