​San Diego-Linda G. Gonzalez. passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at her residence after a short illness. She was a homemaker, enjoyed landscaping and spending time with her family.  She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Julio Garza and Eva Everett and her husband Carlos Gonzalez, Jr. She is survived by her son, Luis Daniel Gonzalez, three brothers, Luciano (Lupita) Suarez and Damacio (Patsy) Suarez both of San Diego, Texas, Jorge (Perla) Garza of Corpus Christi, Texas, three sisters, her twin Alice Rubalcava of San Diego, Texas, Eva (Alfonso) Avalos and Leticia (Juan Rodriguez) Garza both of San Antonio, Texas, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin on Wednesday at 8:30 am - 10:00 am with a Rosary to be recited at 10 am at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego with a Funeral Service to follow that same morning. Burial will be at the San Diego Cemetery # 2, San Diego, Texas. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with arrangements. 
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​San Diego, Texas: Reynaldo Tanguma Jr. passed away on July 28, 2020 in a Corpus Christi Hospital at the age of 55.  Reynaldo was an oilfield worker for many years and was a 15 year Golden Glove Boxing Champion. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Reynaldo Tanguma Sr. brothers, Rigoberto Tanguma and Ricardo "Ricky" Tanguma Sr., maternal grandparents, Francisca and Eduardo Garza, paternal grandparents, Susano and Hermelinda Tanguma. He is survived by his son, Ismael Tanguma, daughters, Amanda Tanguma and Desiree Tanguma, his mother, Viola G. Gonzalez, Step-father, Lupe Gonzalez, brothers, Martin Tanguma, Adriel Gonzalez, Gabriel Gonzalez, Jerry Gonzalez, Roel Garcia, sister, Mellie Tanguma, numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: Roel Garcia, Jerry Gonzalez, Martin Tanguma, Jr., Ruben Torres, Juan Trevino, and Tomas Trevino, Jr. Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will follow all CDC and Government mandates. We ask everyone to follow the guidelines by social distancing and wearing masks inside the Funeral home. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at  8:00 a.m. with a Prayer Service starting at 12:00 p.m. that same day. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery No. 2.  Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. in charge of arrangements.

Alice- Maria Dolores Alfaro was called by her Heavenly Father on July 24, 2020, she was 85 years of age.  She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Many years ago, she and her friends belonged to a group at Sacred Heart Church that hand sewed quilts and donated to the needy. She loved gardening and had a green thumb. Maria Dolores was indeed an animal lover and always cared for her pet dog "Guero" and all the stray animals that knew how generous she was in feeding them. She was a loving mother, grandma, GREAT GRANDMA, SISTER, AUNT, friend and had a special love for her grandchildren who she cared for and babysat while they were growing up. She is preceded in death by her parents Tomas and Guadalupe Bernal, her husband Eustacio M. Alfaro Sr., sister San Juana Gelista, Bel McKelvey, Delma Gutierrez, brothers Aurelio "TaTa" Bernal and Ricardo "Chico" Bernal, and great-granddaughter Stella Rae Garcia. She is survived by her sons, Eustacio Alfaro Jr. (Yolanda de la Garza) , Reynaldo (Norma P.) Alfaro Sr., Eduardo "Eddie" Alfaro, Jason Alfaro, daughter, Sylvia A. (Gilbert J.) Ozuna Jr., sisters Belia Mitchell, Tina Valdez, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home of Alice, Texas with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. that same evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church and burial will follow at the New Collins Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will follow all CDC and Government mandates. We ask everyone to follow the guidelines by social distancing and wearing masks inside the Funeral Home and Church. The Alfaro family would like to limit guests to immediate family and close friends during this difficult time. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes entrusted with the services.
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 ​San Diego, Texas: Elma P. Diaz was called home by her heavenly father on July 16, 2020 at the age of 73. Elma was a 1969 Graduate of San Diego High School. During her high school years she was proud of being a twirler for the San Diego Blue and Gold Band. After her graduation she attended college and earned her CNA certificate. Elma proudly went to work for Mr. James Baker at La Hacienda Nursing home in San Diego, Texas. Where she dedicated her life to her patients for over 30 years, until she retired in 2008. There was always a smile, a witty personality, a joke, and a very special characteristic in her to make people laugh. Elma had a passion for animals, especially Duke and Pumpkin. She loved her family, and loved her grandchildren unconditionally.  She will be missed but not forgotten by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her biological parents, Leopoldo Perez, Maria Canales, raised by Higinio Perez, and by Maria "Nana" Perez, her brother, Leopoldo "Polo" Villarreal. She is survived by her husband J.M. Rodriguez, her daughters Angela Rodriguez and Darlene Rangel, sister Yolanda (Mando) Hinojosa, brother Leopoldo (Marissa) Perez Jr., her grandchildren Reuben "Zeth" (Amy) Diaz, Regeana (Michael) Lomas, Rolando "Rolly" Rangel Jr., Jon Markus Rodriguez, her great- grandchildren Lylah Lomas, Diego Lomas and Oliver Diaz, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego with a Memorial Rosary scheduled for 12:30 p.m. that same day, followed by Memorial mass at 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis De Paula Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery. Due to Covid-19Pandemic we will follow all CDC and Government mandates. We ask everyone to follow the guidelines by social distancing and wearing masks inside the Funeral home and church. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes entrusted with the arrangements.

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Jaime Garcia was called home to his Heavenly Father on July 16, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife Berta and his daughter Carola Garcia-Lemke, his parents Paulina and Clemente Garcia, his five brothers Luis, Carlos (Ruperta), Edmundo B. (Olivia), Eduardo (Isabel) and Cesar (Domitila), as well as his five sisters, Aurora, Maria G. (Lupe) Adame, Esperanza (Eleno) Salinas, Natividad (Fermin) Valadez, and Pajita (Fritzi) Friesenhahn.

He is survived by his daughters Carmela Garcia and Celina (Brad) Fairchild, and his son Martin J. (Sylvia) Garcia.

He was blessed with four grandchildren Amber (Scott) DellAngelo, Iris, Aaron and Alyssa Garcia, and two great grandchildren Lauren and Brandon DellAngelo. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.

Jaime was born at the Esperanza Ranch in Duval County. He was a lifelong resident of the county, living much of his life in San Diego. He ranched for 80 years of his 98-year life on the land passed down to him by his beloved parents. He drove daily to check on his cattle and land, always finding joy in the daily work. His passion for ranching and agriculture served him well as he also worked 12 years for the USDA. Jaime served on the Board of the Duval County Appraisal District, and he also helped administer state and federal programs for the city of San Diego and Duval County.

He graduated from San Diego High School, where he met his future wife, Berta. The two were married for almost 72 years. Jaime was an active member of St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church and was a loyal member of the Knights of Columbus and Mutualistas. He served the church community with love and dedication for several years; a life-long member of both organizations.

The family would like to thank his caregivers, San Juanita Arroyo, Aida Hernandez, Zulema Maldonado, Nora Munoz, Esmeralda Perez and Vicenta (Chenta) Vidal. Thanks also to Altus Hospice for their compassionate doctors, staff and nurses, especially Sarina and Carolina.
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 Visitation will be on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. and a Holy Rosary  at 7 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego. The Funeral Mass will be held Monday, July 20, 2020 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church, followed by the burial held at the Esperanza Ranch Cemetery, Duval County. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes entrusted with the arrangements. 

Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will follow all CDC and Government mandates. We ask everyone to follow the guidelines by social distancing and wearing masks inside the Funeral Home and at the Church.

Benavides Texas - Norma H. Resendez, age 64 years old passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2020. She was a homemaker. Norma was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend,and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Andres "Chito" Hernandez, her husband, Juan Ramon "J. R." Resendez and one grandson, Joshua Lee. She is survived by her daughter, Veronica M. (Tip) Harris of Alice, Texas, her mother, Aurora "Lola" Hernandez of Benavides, Texas, one brother, Rene "Rhino" Hernandez of Kingsville, Texas, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego with a Memorial Service to be held at 1 p.m. that same afternoon. All Services will conclude after Memorial. Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will follow all CDC and Government mandates. We ask everyone to follow the guidelines by social distancing and wearing masks inside the Funeral Home. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with arrangements. 

Benavides, Texas - Raquel C. Perez, passed Monday, July 13, 2020 in a Kingsville Nursing Home after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a provider for her stepmom. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Braulio and Bertha Gonzalez Cavazos, her Step-mother who raised her, Elvira Cavazos, her husband, Alejandro Perez, two sons, Alberto Perez and Nasario Perez, daughter-in-law, Ermelinda Perez, her brother, Ruben Cavazos and sister, Rebecca Riojas. Survivors include her two sons, Alejandro (Idolina) Perez of Houston, Texas and Leonel Perez of Roma, Texas, three daughters, Eufemia P. (Joey) Garza, Ninfa (Joe) Alaniz both of Benavides, Texas and Norma (Bobby) Cavazos of Kingsville, Texas, two sisters, Romanita Cantu of Houston, Texas and Elida Cavazos of Benavides, Texas, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, July 14, 2020  at 4p.m.- 9 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. that same evening. Funeral Service will be conducted on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego. Burial will follow at the Benavides Cemetery in Benavides, Texas. Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will follow all CDC and Government mandates. We ask everyone to follow the guidelines by social distancing and wearing masks inside the Funeral Home. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with arrangements. 

San Diego, Texas - Alvilda Everett, 82 years old passed Saturday, July 4, 2020 at her residence. She was a former office clerk at P&S Hospital in Alice, Texas for many years, she then went back to school to become a LVN.  Alvilda was an LVN in the surrounding areas for many years. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend . She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fidel Everett, Sr. and Dolores Benavides Everett, three brothers, Omar Everett, Oscar Everett and Fidel Everett, Jr. She is survived by one brother, Arnoldo Everett of San Diego, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.Visitations will begin on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego with a Rosary to be recited at 6 p.m that same evening. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery in San Diego, Texas. Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will follow all CDC and Government mandates. We ask everyone to follow the guidelines by social distancing and wearing masks inside the Funeral Home.

 ​Gilberto E. Maldonado Sr. passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his residence at the age of 77. He was a self-employed contractor for over 30 yrs. He enjoyed & loved being with his family.  He was a very faithful devoted Jehovah Witness Parishioner. Our father enjoyed painting, flying, (had his pilot license). also, spending hours watching golf. He was a devoted husband for 59 yrs., a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a perfect example of a hard-working person that did everything he could to help anyone that needed him. He will be loved and missed by everyone who knew him. We will always love and miss you dad. Gilberto was preceded in death by his parents Margarito Maldonado Sr., and Consuelo Espinoza Maldonado, one son Manuel Rolando Maldonado, twin sister Concepcion Maldonado, three brothers Manuel Maldonado Sr., Alfredo Maldonado Sr., and Teofilo Maldonado and four sisters Emma Vidal, Elma M. Luera, Estella Lara, and Gilma De La Rosa. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Maria Elena Maldonado of San Diego, four sons Gilberto (Dora) Maldonado Jr. of Mission, Texas, Orlando (Lynda) Maldonado of San Diego, Texas, Moses (Lisa) Maldonado and Aaron (Frances) Maldonado both of Alice, Texas, four daughters Hilda Maldonado, Monica (Marcus) Rangel of Alice, Texas, Miriam (Michael) Heuston of Richmond, Texas and Damaris Maldonado (Gabriel Perez) of San Diego, Texas, Two brothers Margarito (Soila) Maldonado Jr.  Ruben (Maria Rosa) Maldonado both of San Diego, Texas, One brother-in-law Nasario De La Rosa of Bryan, Texas, One Sister Elodia (Ray) Garza of San Diego, Texas and One sister-in-law Chela Maldonado of Freer, Texas. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.Visitation will begin Friday, July 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego with a Prayer Service at 6:00 p.m. that same evening in our chapel. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego. Burial will follow at The Maldonado Family Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes entrusted with the arrangements. Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will follow all CDC and Government mandates. We ask everyone to follow the guidelines by social distancing and wearing masks inside the Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be left on our website www.mauropgarcia.com