Elvira Moncada

The Dance has ended.

Elvira Moncada passed away in her sleep on July 26th 2025, in the glow of Christmas lights. Vera was born on February 15, 1952, in Portland, Texas, and later made her home in San Marcos, Texas. Known by all for her warm smile and her love of conversation, Elvira brought joy to every room she entered.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Married to her beloved husband Roger Moncada for 42 wonderful years, the two shared a life full of travel and adventure. Together they visited Las Vegas, Corpus Christi, Florida, Illinois, Virginia, and many other cherished destinations. For many years they enjoyed going out to The Dances. The years were always filled with Music.

After Roger's passing in 2021, Elvira continued to travel and create treasured memories with her children. Whether it was visiting Texas lighthouses or taking road trips with her son Roger, taking trips to Houston with her son John, or flying off to new places courtesy of her daughter Angela, Elvira embraced life fully. She explored places like Holland, Michigan; Nashville, Tennessee; the Four Corners; and the Loretto Chapel-always stylish and thoughtfully dressed for every occasion.

Elvira is preceded in death by her husband Roger Moncada; Her Mom Consuelo Garza and her Father Remigio Moreno; and her in-laws, Hilario and Susie Moncada. Her aunts and uncles Enrique Hernandez, Pedro Hernandez, Vicente Hernandez, Socorro Garcia, Eulalio Garcia Sr., Nicolas Garcia, Rafael Garcia, Maria Garcia, Georga Silguero, Manuela Garcia Cruz Ibarra, Maria Inocencia Silguero, Agustina Silguero, Efijenia De La Cruz, Chavela Rodriguez, Francisco Quiroz Sr. and Angelita Quiroz; her sister-in-law Norma Moncada; and her cousins Diana Garcia Torres and Domingo Rodriguez, among others.

She is survived by her Dad Candido Garza; her daughter Angela Moncada; her sons Roger Aaron Moncada and John Isaac Moncada; and her beloved grandchildren: Eric, Delena, Marc, Alexis, Maria Elena, Kalissandro, and Kathia, as well as her great-grandchild Marcellus.

Elvira is also survived by her siblings including Robert Moreno and his wife Rosalinda and their daughter April Venzor (Adam); Connie Guilbeau (John Torres) and her children Cimonnett Salazar (Seth) and Jacob Guilbeau; and Sylvia Garza. Her uncles Trinidad Garcia (Carmen) and Francisco Garcia (Ofelia). Her in-laws Richard Moncada, Hilario Moncada Jr. and his wife Patricia and their daughter Amanda; Melinda Miranda and her husband Joe and their children Vincent, Valerie, Miranda, and Oscar.

She leaves behind many beloved cousins, including Sulema Cruz, Sylvia Alvarez, Bea Natal, Frank and Maria Quiroz, Gilbert and Angie, Cynthia, Hope, and numerous other cherished family members and friends.

Elvira's legacy is one of love, adventure, style, and deep connection. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.