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Irma F. Califa

1927 - 2016

Irma F. Califa obituary, 1927-2016, McAllen, TX

BORN

1927

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Legacy Funeral Home

4610 S. Jackson Road

Edinburg, Texas

Irma Califa Obituary

McAllen - Irma F. Califa, 89, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, November 10, 2016, in McAllen surrounded by her family. Born in Cuevitas, Texas she lived in McAllen most of her life. Mrs. Califa is preceded in death by her husband, Joe A. Califa; her parents, Guillermo and Guadalupe Flores; three sisters, Alicia F. Jimenez, Otila F. Hinojosa, Gloria F. Randal. Mrs. Califa is survived by her children, Sydia Califa Duran, Vickie (Frank) Pardo, Clarissa (Jeff) Rotunno, Joe A. (Nydia) Califa, Sam (Betty) Califa; 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; a brother, Guillermo "Willie" Flores; four sisters, Elma F. Cavazos, Rebecca Arriaga, Ruby Van Ramshorst, Nelda Kiesewetter-Hearn. Irma was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed family traditions, sewing, gardening, cooking, and playing cards with her family. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with 7 p.m. rosary, Sunday, November 13, 2016, at Legacy Chapels 4610 S. Jackson Rd in Edinburg. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen. Interment will follow at Valley Memorial Gardens in McAllen. Funeral services are under the direction of Legacy Chapels in Edinburg.



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Published by The Monitor on Nov. 13, 2016.

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Edmundo Garcia

November 14, 2016

May the Lord keep her within his reach and grant her eternal rest in His company.

Emma Sahadi-Sanders

November 14, 2016

I have so many fond memories of our sweet Auntie Irma. Whenever we would get together at all the Lebanese gatherings she would always be in the kitchen leading us girls. We always felt complete around her. I shall miss her, but I have many fond memories of her. She is a great Lady that raised a great family.

Melba D. Garza

November 13, 2016

My sincere condolences for your loss Sammy, Betty & fam. I will keep your family in my prayers in the days to come. Melba D. Garza & daughter, Michelle D. Escalante.

gloria and kurt BaUERNFEIND

November 13, 2016

My sweet friends, Praying for comfort and peace. So many beautiful memories of her.
Hugs and prayers to the family.

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Cindy Holmes

November 13, 2016

I pray that God will give you peace knowing that this wonderful lady spent her life making others happy. I will miss Aunt Irma so much but I will always carry wonderful memories of her.

Cathy Califa - Miller

November 12, 2016

Dearest Cousins, I have to tell you all how important she was in our lives. She helped our parents by taking care of us so they both could work in the store until I became old enough to watch over my sisters. We always loved going to see her. It was the love she shared with us that meant so much to us. We will truly miss her kind and gentle smile. My heart goes out to you all.
God Bless you all.
Cathy and Ralph Miller

Elma Cavazos Flores

November 12, 2016

My deepest sympathy to my Califa cousins, and their children. My Tia/Madrina Irma will always hold a very special place in my heart. I will always remember her with open arms and so welcoming whenever we visited growing up.

Billy Cavazos

November 12, 2016

To the Califa family Joe, Vickie, Sydia, Clari, & Sam my deepest condolences. My Tia Irma was always such a kind, smart, and energetic lady. I will always remember her this way. My prayers and blessings to the family.

Billy Cavazos

November 12, 2016

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Nov

13

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Legacy Funeral Home

4610 S. Jackson Road, Edinburg, TX 78539

Nov

13

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Legacy Funeral Home

4610 S. Jackson Road, Edinburg, TX 78539

Nov

14

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

McAllen, TX

Nov

14

Interment

Valley Memorial Gardens

McAllen, TX

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4610 S. Jackson Road, Edinburg, TX 78539

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