San Diego, Texas:  Henry De Leon 50 years of age passed away Sunday, on March 7, 2021 after a long illness. Henry is a 1993 San Diego High School graduate. He is a loving Son, Brother,Uncle,and was a friend to so many people. He will be truly missed for the love he shared with everyone. He enjoyed listening to Garth Brooks music and singing along. The Sesame Street characters were his best friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents Ramiro De Leon and Dora M. De Leon,and brother Santiago "Jimmy" De Leon.  Henry is survived by his two brothers Ramiro (Cathy) De Leon Jr., Ramon De Leon, sisters Delmira (Severo) Sepulveda, Jr., Leticia (Jose) Soliz, Elvira (Rogelio) Hernandez, Melva De Leon, and, Rosalinda Perez, his beloved aunt Alicia Rodriguez,  two step sisters Maria (Rudy) Montez, Urvana (Ernesto) Hernandez and numerous nieces and nephews.  Active Pallbearers: Robert Chavez, Ronnie Chavez, Rogelio Hernandez, Jr., Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, Ramiro De Leon III, and Christopher Alan De Leon. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home- San Diego with a Rosary to be recited at 11:00 a.m. that same morning. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery.
Due to Covid-19 pandemic our Funeral Home WILL mandate that you wear a mask and social distance inside the Funeral Home.
Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. ​

​Alice Dateline: Juanita V. Lopez, 82 years old passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 in an Alice Nursing Home after a long illness. She was a retired housekeeper and heath provider. She loved to cook, bake and be outside in her yard. Juanita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents Guillermo Vera and Antonia Garza Vera, husband Jose F. Lopez, and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son Danny (Lydia) Lopez, two daughters Mary Lou (Jesus) Zamora and Angelica (John) Turner, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in Alice 600 South Wright St. at  9 a.m. - 11 a.m. with a Prayer Service at 1:30 p.m. and a Funeral Service to follow. Burial at Roberson Collins Memorial Cemetery in Alice, Texas. Due to COVID-19 Pandemic we will be following all CDC and Government mandates. We ask everyone to social distance and wear masks inside the Funeral Home and Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. 

​Our loving mother, Maria Luis (Mary Lou) Gomez fell asleep in peace on February 18, 2021. She was born on July 31, 1931 in Sinton, Texas.  She was an avid antique dealer and enjoyed socializing with anyone and everyone.  She was a fantastic cook and loved to bake for her grandchildren.  She would do anything for her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Valentine P. Gomez, her son, Jose Armando Gomez, her mother, Maria G. Torres and her grandson, Miguel Andres Gomez (Lele). She is survived by her sons, Valentine A. Gomez (Kelly) of Leander, Tx., Ernesto A. Gomez (Yolanda), Robert A. Gomez (Sandra) and Chris A. Gomez. Her daughter Janie G. Garcia (Richard), all of Alice, Texas., her daughter Matilde Cortez (Frank, deceased) and her daughter-in-law, Ernestina M. Gomez, both of San Diego; 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter.
 
The family would like to give a special thank you to the Alice Meridian staff and Nurses on Wheels hospice for the care that was provided to our mother.
 
Funeral Services will be private with immediate family only due to Covid restrictions. 
 

​San Diego, Texas - Gloria R. Hinojosa, 78 years old passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 after a sudden illness in an Alice hospital. She was a retired Home Health Clerk for REAL for 15 years. She was an Avid Houston Astros Fan and enjoyed spending time with her family. Gloria was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dario Rios and Anita Perez Flores, her husband Arturo Hinojosa, Jr. and her brother. She is survived by her son Arturo (Connie) Hinojosa III and her daughter Diane (Philip) Luna, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego with a Rosary to be recited at 10 a.m.that same morning followed by a Funeral Service. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery in San Diego, Texas. Due to COVID-19 Pandemic we will be following all CDC and Government mandates. We ask everyone to social distance and wear masks inside the Funeral Home and at the Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. 

​San Diego-Diana S. Lazo, also known as "Mama Tia," 65 years of age passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 after a long illness at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her loving family. She retired from the SDISD after 15 years of being the Cafeteria Manager. Diana enjoyed kickball, gambling, and spending time with her family.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Amado Lazo, Sr., her parents Thomas Garcia, and Luisa Reyna Garcia, one brother Tomas Garcia and one sister, Aurora Resendez. Survivors include, one son, Amado Lazo, Jr., one stepson, Noel (Lisa) Lazo, three daughters, Noemi (Isa) Sanchez, Amanda (Jose Pena) Lazo, and Amber (Lisa) Lazo, one stepdaughter, Norma (Anthony) Robles, one brother, Jesus Garcia, raised as a brother, Servando Garcia, Sr., three sisters, Lydia (Alonzo) Guerra, Ana Vidal, and Eva Banda. 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, and nephews.  Pallbearers: Amado Lazo, Jr., Jose Pena, Jr., Isa Sanchez, Lionel Rodriguez, Rogelio Garcia, and Roy Resendez. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home-San Diego Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 10:00 a.m. and a Funeral Service to Follow. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery No. 2. Due to Covid-19 pandemic we will follow all CDC and Government guidelines. We ask to please wear a mask and social distance at the Funeral Home. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences for the family can be made on our website www.mauropgarcia.com 

​San Diego, Texas - Corando B. Perez, 85 years old passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 in an Alice hospital after a sudden illness. Corando served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1954 - 1957 where he was Honorably dischargedHe was a retired employee from Duval County having worked in Precinct 1 under Alejo Garcia. He enjoyed singing in church, gardening, scratching lottery tickets and was an Avid Baseball Fan. Corando was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tomas Perez, and Anita B. Perez, three sons, Tomas Perez, Ricardo Perez, and Jose E. Perez and all his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 56 years of marriage Guadalupe G. Perez, three sons, Roberto (Leila) Perez, Rolando (Adriana) Perez and Corando Perez, Jr., three daughters, Julie Saenz, Anna Lisa (Rudy) Sanchez and raised as a daughter, Monica (Leonel) Salinas, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Pallbearers:
Martin Saenz, Jr., Roberto Garcia, Jr., Leonel Munoz,
Ernesto Maldonado, Tomas Perez, Raymond Perez,
Jose Saenz & Benito Perez
 
Visitation will begin on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 8 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego. A Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church followed by Funeral Mass. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery in San Diego. Due to Covid-19 pandemic we will follow all CDC and Government guidelines. We ask to please wear a mask and social distance at the Funeral Home, Church, and cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. 
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​San Diego:  Gloria Juanita A. Everett, 90 years of age passed away February 17, 2021 in San Diego, Texas.  She was born October 23, 1930 in San Diego, Texas to Paula Alvarado and Gonzalo Everett. She will be remembered for her loving and unconditional love for her family and her beloved nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews. Gloria is survived by her sister Blanca (Romeo V.) Alaniz, numerous nieces and nephews.
Services Are Private

​San Diego, Texas - Ricardo G. Luna, 84 years old passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 in a San Diego Nursing Home. He was a retired construction worker for many years. Ricardo enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching football games, cowboy movies and his passion was playing slot machines. He was a loving 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 and Pola Luna ,one brother Juan Manuel Luna. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice R. Luna, four sons, Ricardo D. (Cecilia) Luna, Robert (Patty) Luna, Rodolfo G. (Lamar) Luna and Roel F. (Diana) Luna, one daughter, Nora A. Luna, two brothers, Salvador (San Juana) Luna and Rufino Luna, Sr., four sisters, Rosa Torres, Guadalupe (Ramiro) Saenz, Margarita Trevino and Fela Garza, The Luna Family would like to thank the San Diego Civic Center Nutrition Program, Nurses on Wheels and La Paloma Nursing Home Staff. Visitation will begin Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego with a Rosary to be recited at 11 a.m. followed by Funeral Services. Burial- San Diego Cemetery in San Diego, Texas. Due to COVID-19 Pandemic we will be following all CDC and Government mandates. We ask everyone to social distance and wear masks inside the Funeral Home and at the Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. 

​Alice Texas -Connie Rodriguez went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the age of 53. She was an active member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary for many years. Her Wednesday evenings were dedicated to working the kitchen at BINGO and sharing many laughs and memories with her VFW sisters. She was also a member of ACTS at St. Joseph Catholic Church, a devout Catholic who loved and served her God with her whole heart. She was an adoring grandmother with a heart of gold, her granddaughters were the light of her life. The memories her family will hold dear, is her love for making homemade tortillas, tamales and pan de polvo, as well as her aggressive Chalupa game play. She was quick to ensure that everyone played by the rules, no matter their age. She was a loving, forgiving, funny, humble, dependable and giving friend. When it came to matters of helping a friend in need, she didn't know what the word no was. She will dearly be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her father Theodore Rodriguez, Jr.; maternal grandparents Guadalupe and Guillerma Valverde and paternal grandparents Teodoro and San Juana Rodriguez.

Connie leaves to cherish her memories, her loving daughter Erica (Dylan) Brown and granddaughters Emma Brown and Olivia Brown of Alice, TX, mother Irma Rodriguez of Alice, TX, one brother Theodore (Flor) Rodriguez, III of Kingsville, TX, 3 sisters Eliza (David) Noel of San Antonio, TX, Linda (Steve) Nuanes and Idolina (Salome) Salazar of Alice, TX, 8 nieces and nephews, David Hinojosa, Matthew Perez, Nicholas Smith, Brandon Hinojosa, Samantha Perez, Zachary Rodriguez, Brianna Rodriguez and Ilianna Rodriguez. Other survivors include numerous aunts, uncles and great nephews and nieces and cousins.

Rosary will be recited at 1 pm on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alice, TX. Memorial Mass will be celebrated right after the Rosary. Burial of Cremains will follow at the Alice Cemetery.

Masks required at Church and Cemetery as per family.

Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes entrusted with the arrangements.

Alice- Librada A. "Lilly" Garza 85 years of age passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in an Alice Nursing Home. She retired from P&S hospital after 20 years. Lilly along with her husband Adan were the owners of Danny's Drive Inn and Liquor store. Lilly enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.  She was a devoted parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Altar & Rosary Society. She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eusebio P. Arriola and Juanita Gonzalez Arriola, and her husband Adan B. Garza.  She is survived by her two sons, Adan A. "Danny" (Gloria) Garza and Alberto A. (Aixa) Garza, two brothers, Raul (Lupita) Arriola, and Ricardo Arriola, one sister Celia Contreras, 5 grandchildren, 7, great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, and nephews. Visitation will begin on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home-Alice, A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church with a Funeral mass to follow. Burial will follow at the Alice Cemetery. A special thanks to the staff at Retama Manor of Alice. ~ The Garza Family ~ Services will be live streamed; you can log on to Mauro P. Garcia Facebook page. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes are entrusted with the arrangements. Due to Covid-19 pandemic we will follow all CDC and Government guidelines. We ask to please wear a mask and social distance at the Funeral Home, Church and Cemetery. 
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