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Jo Ann Rayburn Obituary
San Diego - Jo Ann Alaniz Rayburn passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nago Alaniz and Elvira Alaniz of San Diego, Texas, and her half-brother, Nago Alaniz Jr of Houston, Texas. Jo Ann was born in Alice, Texas, on October 2, 1962 and was raised in San Diego, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M-Kingsville and held a successful career working in safety for the oilfield industry.
She leaves behind her husband, James Rayburn of Corpus Christi; three daughters, Lawson Picasso (Larry) of San Antonio; Ally Guerra and Jamie Rayburn of Corpus Christi; three grandchildren, Luke, Amelia, and Hunter; four siblings, Betty Jo Alaniz of San Diego; Debra & Louie Martinez of El Paso; Joe Tobin and Cindi Alaniz. And numerous nieces and nephews she was extremely proud of.
Jo Ann was born with a congenital heart defect and would undergo many surgeries over her lifetime. She would become an instrument of God's work through her music and her testimony. Her faith in Him was always greater than her fears and anxieties and she would go on to be many people's prayer warrior.
Before gravity set in, Jo Ann stood at 5ft flat. But her presence, laugh, gritos, and spirit is what gave her that extra height. She was a spirit of courage, strength, perseverance, a spiritual warrior always wearing the Armor of God, an unconditional mother, a selfless friend to all, and an example of faith and God's grace.
We know that she is finally home and free of the chains she wore on earth.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm. to 9:00 pm. on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the Garza Funeral Home in San Diego, Texas with a Prayer Service to be held at 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Garza Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego, Texas. Interment will follow at the Santo Nino Cemetery in Rios, Texas..
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donation be made to The Children's Heart Foundation in Memory of Jo Ann Rayburn; The Children's Heart Foundation, P.O. Box 244, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 or online at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/InMemoryOfJoAnnAlanizRayburn
Anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at www.garzafuneralhome.com
Arrangements entrusted to Garza Funeral Home.
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Bernie Norwood
June 20, 2019
What a beautiful soul. I had the pleasure of working with Jo Ann in 2010, she was a wonderful person. Jo Ann will be sorely missed.
Tracie Hyland
June 18, 2019
We are so very sorry for your loss. I just found out and have no words to express my condolences to your and your family and friends. I know that you were loved beyond words and that you will be greatly missed but you will always be remembered.
Our sympathies.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward & Tracie Hyland and Family.
Juan Luna
June 17, 2019
Deepest Condolences. May the Lord be with your family!
Juan Luna (SDHS 1987)
El Paso, TX
Cynthia Garza
June 17, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the family. May God bless you with many prayers. Sorry for your loss
Cynthia De Leon Garza
June 16, 2019
My condolences to her family and friends. She was just a very nice person. Frank B Salinas
Mike Green
June 11, 2019
I knew Jo Ann for many years our paths crossed several times in the oil field She was always my go to person for Safety and Hers for DOT She was a great person and always had a kind word for everybody no matter how bad things were she always made it brighter I am truly blessed for the time I did get to spend with her she was one of my closest friends My sincere condolences to her friends and family she will be extremely missed by me Mike Green
Samantha Tucker
June 11, 2019
Jo Ann, your strength, wonderful personality, laughter and full of life spirit will always be with us! You are a true gem and now youre in His hands, Im sure doing more of Gods work! Love you and will miss you my friend!
Love and prayers to your family! Im sure your kids and grandkids have and will continue to make you proud!!!
charlene morneau
June 10, 2019
will miss seeing your beautiful face - now you are in the arms of our Loving God and your beautiful parents
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