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Graciela "Gracie" Martinez Herrera

1953 - 2018

Graciela "Gracie" Martinez Herrera obituary, 1953-2018, Alice, TX

BORN

1953

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Trevino Funeral Home - Alice

120 E. Front St.

Alice, Texas

Graciela Martinez Herrera Obituary

Graciela "Gracie" Martinez Herrera, born April 13, 1953 to Felipe and Celia Martinez, Jr., passed away on April 17, 2018 at the age of 65. Graciela and her husband Mario were outstanding members of the community and proud owners of Mario's Meat Market, a staple grocery store in the city of Alice, for 45 years. Gracie was the matriarch of the family and a loving friend to all. She achieved many goals in life including, receiving her LVN degree, and running a successful catering and floral business. Her bright smile and infectious laugh will be greatly missed by us all.

Graciela is preceded in death by her parents, Felipe and Celia Martinez, Jr.; brother, David Martinez, and brother-in-law, Ismael Pena, Jr.

Survivors left to cherish her memories are her husband, Mario Abelardo Herrera; sons, Mario Antonio Herrera (Rhonda), Adrian Leonardo Herrera (Priscilla); daughter, Marie Denise Herrera; brother, George Martinez (Nelda); sisters, Yolanda Martinez Pena, and Hilda Martinez Flores (Eloy).

Graciela is also survived by her wonderful grandchildren, Adriana Renee Herrera, Thomas James Herrera, Adrian Lee Herrera, Mario Alejandro "Zander" Herrera, and Miranda Alexia Herrera; great grandchild, Adelyn Celena Gonzalez; numerous nieces, nephews and great grandnieces and grandnephews.

The family will receive condolences on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Treviño Funeral Home, 120 E. Front St., from 5 to 9 PM; with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7 PM. A funeral cortege will depart the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Saturday, April 21, 2018 to Saint Joseph Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Alice Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers; Thomas James Herrera, Adrian Lee Herrera, Mario Alejandro Herrera, Javier Pena, Gabriel Pena, Noel Pena, Eloy Flores III, and Johnny Flores. Honorary Pallbearers; Johnny Gonzalez and Tyler Battice.

You may extend your condolences for the family of Mrs. Herrera online at www.trevinofuneralhome.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Alice Echo News-Journal from Apr. 18 to Apr. 25, 2018.

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Viola Garza

April 13, 2022

May you continue resting peacefully in Paradise, my dear friend.

May 1, 2018

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May you find comfort from God during this difficult time (Act 24:15)

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Viola Garza

April 21, 2018

My sincere condolences to the Herrera and Martinez family. May God bless you with the strength and comfort that only He can give. So sorry for your loss, but heaven has gained a beautiful angel. May she rest in peace. May God bless you all.

Denicia Salinas/Hernandez

April 20, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers for the Herrera Family. God bless You

Dillia Salinas/Flores

April 20, 2018

Our condolences to the Herrera family. Your in our prayers.

Esmeralda Garza

April 20, 2018

I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family. May God bless you all.

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Apr

20

Visitation

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

Trevino Funeral Home - Alice

120 E. Front St., Alice, TX 78332

Apr

21

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Trevino Funeral Home - Alice

120 E. Front St., Alice, TX 78332

Apr

21

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

TX 78332

Apr

21

Interment

Alice Cemetery

TX 78332

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Trevino Funeral Home - Alice

120 E. Front St., Alice, TX 78332

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