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​Alice, Texas - We are sad to announce the death of Angelita Salazar Perez, who passed away in her home in Alice, Texas. She died at the age of 73 years old on November 22, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones after battling an illness. She loved watching football, and gambling in Kickapoo as well as spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; Guadalupe and Margarita Flores Salazar, three brothers; Oscar Paz, Mario Paz, and Luis Paz; two sisters; Otilia Torres and Delia Gonzalez. She is survived by her husband of 50 years of marriage; Ramiro M. Perez; five children, Hector (Mary) Salazar, Margie (EJ) Perez, Ramiro (Tabitha) Perez, Melissa (Peter) Abreus, and Rene (Jessica) Perez, fifteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a sister; Diana Heras, numerous nieces, and nephews. Visitation will begin on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in Alice, located at 600 South Wright Street, with a Rosary to be recited at 11 a.m. by Deacon Celestino Perez. All services will conclude after Rosary. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.

​​San Diego- Maria Elena Elizondo, 80 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. She was born on July 15, 1942, in Alice, Texas, to Eliberto and Juanita Robles. Maria Elena served as an active member of the Altar and Rosary Society of San Diego, TX, and the Catholic Daughters of America with St Francis de Paula Catholic Church. She was also a leader in the Charismatic Prayer Group with St Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and making her famous Neiman Marcus cake. She was a talented seamstress and would make her granddaughter's costumes handmade with love every year. Maria Elena is preceded in death by her parents, Eliberto and Juanita Robles, one brother Modesto Robles and four sisters, Enedina Saenz, Elia Cano, Minerva Cavazos, and Maria Luisa Garza. Maria Elena leaves to cherish her memory of her husband of 57 years of marriage. Bernabe “Benny” Elizondo; her two daughters, Melissa (Elliott) Hinojosa and Kassandra Elizondo; one son, Christopher Elizondo; two sisters, Corina Villegas and Elsa Benavides; one brother, Jesse Robles; granddaughters, Marissa Claudia (Charles) Hinojosa-Nesbitt, Mandissa Lorraine (Juan) Hinojosa, Ellissa Janelle (David) Hinojosa, Kiley Perkins, and Annika Jaylee Fink; grandson, Chris Izaak Perkins; great-grandsons, Reggie, Charles (Ace), Jaxson, Matthias, and Ian; great-granddaughter Jaelissa. Visitation will begin from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego, with a Rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. that same evening. All services will conclude that evening. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. is entrusted with our services. 

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Orange Grove, Texas -Monica Dalena Castillo, 42 years old gained her wings peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022, in a Corpus Christi hospital surrounded by her loving family. Monica was the owner of Monica's Flower Shop in Orange Grove and was a former owner of the Chipitin Corner Store in San Diego, Tx. Monica loved to watch Judge Judy, Wheel of Fortune, and be with her family. Monica had a beautiful laugh. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and aunt, especially to her nephew Diezel whom she called "Tia's Love". Monica will be deeply missed by all who knew her and loved her. Monica is preceded in death by her husband, Devin Castillo, her father, David Perez, Sr., brother, David Perez, Jr., maternal grandparents, Ramiro and Estefanita Balboa, paternal grandparents, George and Manuela Perez and Grandpa Frank Rodriguez. Monica is survived by her daughters, Anessa Liann Castillo, Amber Lynn Castillo, and Devin Michelle Castillo, her companion, Kenneth Skokan, her step-children, Tyler, Gavin, and Kenzie, her mother, Martha Balboa (Joe Garza) Rodriguez, her sister, Veronica (Eric) Hults, her brother, Miguel (Vanessa) Perez, aunt's, uncle's and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and dear friends. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in Alice, located at 600 South Wright Street, Alice, Texas. Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at DJ Ranch Cemetery in Orange Grove, located at 8024 Hwy 359, Orange Grove, Texas. Serving as Active Pallbearers: Miguel Perez, Mike Hernandez, Gavin Skokan, Eric Hults, David Perez, and Clari Vera.
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Juan Antonio Gonzalez, Jr., 71 years old, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, in a Calallen hospital after a sudden illness. He was a native of Alice, Texas. Juan “Johnny” was a very hard worker, a man of his word, very determined, and a true servant willing to help anyone in any way he could. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Antonio Gonzalez, Sr., and Emma Garcia, one brother Arnulfo Gonzalez. He is survived by his wife of 52 years of marriage San Juanita Gonzalez; three sons, Richard (Monica) Gonzalez, Joe (Angie) Gonzalez, and Juan Anthony ( Elizabeth) Gonzalez; three daughters, Jo Ann (Leroy) Espinoza, Patricia (Gilbert) Zapata and Debra Ann (J.M.) Benavides, two brothers, Freddy (Diana) Gonzalez and Roy (Sandra) Gonzalez, and two sisters Yolanda Herrera, and Bebe Templeton, twenty-nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, and nephews. Visitation will begin on Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in Alice; officiating will be done by Pastor Leroy, his Son In Law. Funeral Service will be conducted on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 12 p.m. Burial to follow at Roberson - Collins Cemetery in Alice, Texas. Serving as Active Pallbearers will be Richard Gonzalez, Jr., Michael Anthony Gonzalez, Isaias Ruben Gonzalez, Elijah Espinoza, Ezequiel Espinoza, Joe Gonzalez, Jr., Dominic Gonzalez, Elias Gonzalez, Izak Gonzalez, and Isaias Gonzalez; Honorary Pallbearers, Lucas Kyle Gonzalez, Ayden Gonzalez, and Caleb Zapata. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.

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​Alice- Ruben N Garcia, 95, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, godfather, and friend was born to eternal life on October 21, 2022. Noe Ruben “Uncle Ruben” was born at home in Guajillo, Texas on October 12, 1927. He graduated from San Diego High School, San Diego, Texas in 1945, and graduated from Texas A&I University, Kingsville Texas in 1952 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He worked as a Logistics/MOS Instructor. He retired from Federal Civil Service and the US Army Reserves as a Senior Master Sergeant, and retired from H&R Block as a tax accountant.
 
He married Maria Delicia Ramirez “Aunt Bey” on June 13, 1953, and dedicated the rest of his life to his wife and children. He raised his family in San Antonio Texas, Battle Creek Michigan, Albuquerque New Mexico, and Alice Texas. After retirement Ruben “the Duke” and his “Duchess” Maria Delicia supported the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Daughters of America and were Eucharistic Ministers for St. Joseph Catholic Church. They also volunteered for Christus Spohn Hospital in Alice. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys and San Antonio Spurs fan and watched the most recent games.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clemente (Popo Clem) and Clotilde (Momo Cleo) Garcia, his sister Maria Luisa Gonzalez (Ricardo d.), his brother Clemente Jr. (Graciela d.), his sister Lucia Acuña (Arturo d.), his daughter, Edna M, and his son Phillip R (Lori Bryant). He is survived by his sisters Dora McClurg (Henry d.), Olga Bonilla (Tony), and Nickie Valdez (Sal d.), daughter Anna T, sons Victor H, Ruben T, and Mark A (Maryann Romero), grandchildren Lisa M Dunn (Jarrett), Christopher D Tyler (Courtney), Jessica N Maldonado (Ramon Jr), great-grandchildren, Siannan M and Christopher P Dunn, Vivienne L Tyler, Ramon III, Ruben T, Lareyna D, and Jose C Maldonado.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 5 pm – 9 pm at Mauro P Garcia Funeral Home, 600 S Wright St, Alice Texas.  Rosary will be recited at 7 pm that same evening.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Thursday, October 27, at St Joseph Catholic Church, 801 S Reynolds St, Alice Texas. Burial to follow at the San Diego Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. in charge of arrangements.

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Reward for Fidelity
For I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have longed for his appearance.
2 Timothy 6:8

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Alice, Texas- Juan G. Chavarria Sr. passed away in an Alice Hospital Wednesday, Oct.19, 2022, after a sudden illness. He worked as an Oilfield Truck Driver for 50 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Francisco and Lucinda G. Chavarria, sisters Lucy Hinojosa, San Juanita Chavarria, and Odilia Sanchez, and his brother, Francisco Chavarria Jr. Survivors include his wife, Paulita A. Chavarria, Sons Juan "Johnny" Chavarria Jr., Francisco Chavarria, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Active Pallbearers: Lionel Adams, Rene Barrera, Juan Chavarria, Jr., Francisco Chavarria, Juan Escamilla, and Juan Chavarria III. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with a Rosary recited at 10:00 a.m. that same morning. Burial will follow at the New Collins Cemetery in Alice, Texas. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements.

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​Jose Maria “J.M.” Rodriguez, 73, years of age passed away at his home on October 6, 2022, after a short illness. J.M. loved his family and was a  fighting Vaquero Fan.  He was a devout Catholic and a parishioner at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church. He was a great friend to many in the surrounding communities. J.M. was a Banker at several financial institutions, La Hacienda Saving and Loan, First State Bank of San Diego, and Gulf Coast Credit Union. He was a Liaison for Congressman Ciro Rodriguez. He held the position of Director for the Duval County Welfare Department, and he was also the Democrat chairman for Duval County.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Regina Trevino Rodriguez, his wife Elma P. Diaz, brother Philip Rodriguez, sister Mary Rodriguez, and three brothers-in-law Jose L. Garcia, Damas Rodriguez, and Hector Campos. Survivors include two daughters Angela Rodriguez and Darlene Rangel, brother Catarino (Cynthia) Rodriguez, five sisters Linda J. Garcia, Gloria (Sergio) Hinojosa, Regina Rodriguez, Cynthia Saenz, and Consuelo Campos, grandchildren, Jon Markus Rodriguez, Rolando “Rolly” Rangel Jr., Reuben “Zeth” (Amy) Diaz, Regeana (Michael) Lomas, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 5 p.m. followed by a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. that same evening at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. October 12, 2022, at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church, and burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc.  entrusted with the arrangements. ​

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​San Diego- Maria Inez Rodriguez, 81, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022.  She was born on January 13, 1941, in San Diego, Texas to Antonio and Herminia Vidal Rodriguez.  Maria Inez graduated from San Diego High School and furthered her education at Del Mar College to earn her degree in Nursing Administration.  She started her career at La Hacienda Nursing Home in San Diego and managed several nursing homes in the surrounding area including facilities in Laredo, Brownsville, Zapata, San Antonio, Del Rio, and Alice.  She retired to her home in San Diego, where she became a member of the Catholic Daughters of America with St Francis de Paula Catholic Church.  She served her community in various ways from political advocacy to faith ministry.  Her life was full of many great friends and mentors such as Dr. Dunlap who was a great influence to her.

She is preceded in death by her parents Antonio & Herminia Rodriguez, her two brothers Antonio Rodriguez, Jr., and Romeo “Mighty Mouse” Rodriguez, and her “Nana” Geronima Rodriguez Garcia.  Survivors include her brother Ruben Rodriguez (Yolanda); her only niece Liza H Salinas (Rene); and nephews Adrian Lee Rodriguez (Nora), Rodney Rodriguez (Kelly), Steven Rodriguez (Brandi), and Anthony Rodriguez (Jordan) with several great nieces and nephews.

Active Pallbearers will be George Garcia Jr., Raymond “Red” Martinez, Rene C Salinas, Jr, Adrian Lee Rodriguez, Jr., Robert Lee Rodriguez, and Cristian Lee Rodriguez.
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Visitation will begin on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at Mauro P Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego. With a Rosary to be recited at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022, at St Francis de Paula Catholic Church in San Diego followed by the Funeral Mass.  Burial at the San Diego Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements.

​​San Diego, Texas - Jose Angel Garcia, 94 years old passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in an Alice Nursing Home after a short illness. He was a retired farmer and truck driver for many years. He enjoyed visiting with friends and family to have coffee and was always helping his friends and family. He is survived by his daughter, Julia B. Pereida. Visitations will begin on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego with Rosary to be recited at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service and burial at the San Diego Cemetery # 2, San Diego, Texas. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

​Jose (J.O.) Oscar Barrera, passed away on September 7, 2022, at the age of 99 at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was a graduate of San Diego High School class of 1941 and served in WWII in the Army Air Corp Division from 1942-1946. He served as the Duval County Veterans Service officer and Emergency  Management Coordinator for 50+ years. He loved serving the veterans in Duval County and the surrounding counties of Jim Wells, Brooks, and Nueces. He is preceded in death by his wife Tomacita (Tommie) Peña Barrera his daughter Celeste Belinda Barrera Solis, his brothers Arnoldo Barrera, Armando (Blondie) Barrera, Juan Barrera, Raul (Tomaton) Barrera, Reynaldo (Rey) Barrera, Ruben Barrera and sister Guadalupe (Lupe) R. Chapa. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Survivors include his son Joe O. Barrera, Jr., son-in-law Corando Solis, granddaughter Jessica Leah Barrera, grandsons Saul Andres Barrera and Ryan Jay Barrera, and his great-granddaughter Padmé Marie Barrera. The visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego, Texas. Rosary will be recited that same morning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis De Paula Catholic Church followed by the Funeral Mass. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes are entrusted with the arrangements. ​