​San Diego- Francisca "Panchita" Tunchez 81 years of age passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Francisca was a San Diego graduate.  She retired from the Duval County Veteran's office where she had worked for over 40 years.  She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Francisca Amaya Tunchez and two brothers, Alvezo Tunchez and Arnoldo Tunchez. Survivors include, one sister, Lydia (Charles) Caldwell, Del Rio, Texas and several nieces and nephews. Active Pallbearers, Ariel Tunchez, Kendal Caldwell, Justin Caldwell, Abel Tunchez, Jr., Amando Tunchez, Jr., and Zachary Tunchez. We ask everyone to follow the guidelines by social distancing and wearing masks inside the Funeral Home. A Rosary will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 @ 10:00 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home- San Diego.  Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery.  Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements.  

Alice,Texas:  Our Beloved Elida G. Salinas was called home by her Lord on Sept. 8, 2020 at the age of 84. Elida worked for Pablo T. Gonzalez then worked alongside her husband at Tavo's Service Station and Tavy's Drive Thru. She was a Homemaker and a Devout Catholic. Elida was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alice and St. Peter Catholic Church in Ben Bolt. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents Fidel and Antonia Guerra, brother Orlando Guerra, sisters Esther Garza and Ernestina Saenz, brothers in law Seferino Salinas, Pascual Salinas, sisters in law Petra Silva and Lucilla De Leon. Survivors include her husband of 60 years Octavio G. "Tavo" Salinas, son Tavy Salinas III, daughter Rosalie (Bo) Page, granddaughter Juliana Aguilar, sister Elma Cantu, brothers in law Raul Salinas, Eluid (Ofelia) Salinas, Robert (Anna) Salinas, Beto (Elvia) Salinas,  numerous nieces and nephews. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with services.   ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE. ​

​San Diego-Mario O. Benavides, 71 years of age passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mario was a 1967 San Diego High School graduate and served in the Army for 2 years. He worked at the Corpus Christi Army Depot for 42 years. Mario loved hunting, listening to classical and oldies music.  He loved western movies, playing games on his computer and enjoyed his beer and cigarettes. Mario loved to work out and was known for telling jokes.  He was a strong man, a wonderful husband, father, stepfather, uncle, friend and will be missed dearly.  He was and will always be the love of my life (Adriana). Preceded in death by his adopted father, Mariano Benavides, Biological father, Jose De La Rosa, his mother, Gregoria Perez and maternal grandmother, Paulita Gonzalez. Survivors include his wife, Adriana G. Benavides, San Diego, Texas, one son, Marcos (Victoria Cotton) De La Rosa, Corpus Christi, Texas, one daughter, Marina Leila Castillo, Corpus Christi, Texas, 2 step-sons, David C. (Stephanie) Lopez, Jr., Eduardo "Eddie" (Cheryl Furney) Lopez, both of San Diego, Texas,  one brother, Jose (Magdalena) De La Rosa, San Diego, Texas, three sisters, Melva Lopez, San Diego, Texas, Angelica Perez, Austin, Texas and Adelina (Roel) Trigo, San Diego, Texas, 14, grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers, Jose De La Rosa, Jr., Jose De La Rosa, III., Michael De La Rosa, Marcos De La Rosa, Bryan Trevino, David Lopez, Jr., Eduardo Lopez.  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 family has asked to please keep them in your prayers as they wish to have all services PRIVATE.    Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. 

San Diego, Texas: Raquel P. Hernandez 59, passed away on August 20, 2020 in a Corpus Christi Hospital after a short illness.  Raquel was a home health provider for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a member of the neighborhood watch and always enjoyed volunteering with her children at school activities. She is preceded in death by her husband Roel Hernandez Sr., and brother Geronimo Perez.  Surviving are her children Roel Hernandez Jr., Samantha Hernandez, Cassandra (Michael) Rhodes, Lisa Renee Hernandez, brothers Antonio Perez Jr., Rene Perez, Daniel Perez, sisters Selia Garza, Hilda Cepeda, one granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 8:00a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home with a Rosary recited at 9:00 a.m. that morning in the Chapel and followed by the celebration of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis De Paula Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery. Active Pallbearers: Antonio Perez III, Paul Anthony Perez, Jason Cepeda, Jerrick Perez, Johnny Pacheco, Roel Pacheco. 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 Church. Condolences for the family may be left on our website: www.mauropgarcia.com
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San Diego -Eudoxcio "Bocho" Jimenez, 61 years old passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 in a Corpus Christi hospital after a short illness. He was a construction worker for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He waspreceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Elvira Perez Jimenez, two brothers. Pedro and Jacinto Jimenez. He is survived by his common law wife, Irene Bueno of San Diego, Texas, three sons, Eudoxcio (Rachael) Jimenez, Jr. , Pedro Oscar Jimenez and Miguel Angel Jimenez all of San Diego, Texas, two daughters, Sharon L. (Jimmy) Conway of San Diego, Texas and Shannon J. (Luis) Hernandez of Alice, Texas, two brothers, Jose Guadalupe (Annabel) Jimenez of Benavides, Texas and Alberto Jimenez of Weslaco, Texas, one sister, Angelita J. (Mayo) Sendejo of San Diego, Texas, two sisters-in-law, Eva Jimenez of Rivera, Texas and Mini Jimenez of Sweet Water, Texas, fifteen grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Pallbearers:
Jaden Conway, Eudoxcio Jimenez, Jr., Ernie Jimenez,Miguel Jimenez,
J.M. Maldonado, III, Julian Jimenez
 
Visitation:
Friday, August 21, 2020 8:30 a.m-10:00 a.m.
Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home San Diego
 
Rosary: Friday, August 21, 2020 @ 10:00 a.m.
Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home-San Diego
 
Burial:
San Diego 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 at the Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

​Orange Grove, Texas:  Arnulfo Gonzalez Sr. was called home by his heavenly father on August 14, 2020. He was 66 years old.  Arnulfo was a man of many trades and a diesel mechanic all his life. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family.  He was a rancher and loved all his animals and kept the family ranch tidy and clean. Hunting was a passion for him along with all outdoor activities on the ranch. Keeping his truck polished at all times was his daily chore. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Antonio Gonzalez and Emma Garcia Gonzalez, his close uncle Hipolito Gonzalez. He is survived by his wife of  35 years Patricia G. Gonzalez, sons Arnulfo ( Erica) Gonzalez Jr., Fernando (Jessica) Garcia, Andrew Joe (Kassie) Gonzalez, daughters Sandra G. (Ruben A.) Hernandez, Cynthia G. (Jose) Sotelo, Emily (Andrew) Gonzalez, Krystle Gonzalez, Jolene Gonzalez, Anissa Gonzalez, brothers Juan Gonzalez, Freddy Gonzalez Sr., Roel Gonzalez, sisters Yolanda Herrera, BeBe Templeton, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers: Alec Garcia and Arnulfo "Tree" Gonzalez III, Active pallbearers:   Arnulfo Gonzalez Jr., Fernando Garcia, Andrew Joe Gonzalez Sr., Roel Gonzalez, Andrew Gonzales, Isael Ramirez.  Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home- Alice, with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m. that same evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the Mission of Santo Nino De Atocha 918 CR 122 Tecolote, Texas and burial will follow at the Gonzalez Cemetery 167 CR 315 Orange Grove, 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 and Church. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes entrusted with the arrangements.

****BURIAL WILL BE PRIVATE FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY

​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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