Maria G. Mondragon

Maria G Mondragon, age 87, passed away on August 31, 2025. Maria was born on November 10,1937 to Jose and Paula Garcia in Kingsville TX.

Maria was employed by City of Corpus Christi as an aviation maintenance worker at Corpus Christi International Airport for 28 years.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Maria Mondragon. She peacefully departed this life on August 31, 2025, in Corpus Christi, TX, surrounded by family and close friends, at the remarkable age of 87.

Maria dedicated 28 loyal years of service to the City of Corpus Christi, working at the Corpus Christi International Airport as part of the aviation maintenance staff until her retirement.

Born as the third of four children to Jose and Paula Garcia in Kingsville, TX, Maria decided early on to master the art of homemaking. She cultivated valuable skills that prepared her for a home filled with beautiful children and a deep love for God.

Maria cherished spending time with family at gatherings. She was always ready to throw on her kitchen apron and cook family favorites like empanadas and Pollo en mole. She enjoyed sharing her recipes and teaching others how to cook them for generations to come. Maria always loved a good crowd to play Loteria bingo and, of course, enjoyed winning. In her early years of marriage, she relished attending lively dances with live music alongside her husband and close friends. She was always ready for a visit to the mall to buy a new outfit for any upcoming family event.

Maria will always be remembered for her love and devotion to family. After raising eight children of her own, she lovingly embraced the role of raising and caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, just as any devoted grandmother would. She prayed constantly, as instructed by 1 Thessalonians 5:17, always caring for and supplicating for her children and all their needs. She stood firm in her beliefs and consistently reminded her family to value love and forgiveness. Maria set a beautiful example through her industriousness that led her to being a capable wife, mother, grandmother, sister, tia and friend. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her.

Maria Mondragon is preceded in death by her husband Raul Antonio Mondragon, son Frank Mondragon, daughter Cynthia Mondragon, Great grandchildren Ryan Rosas and Miracle Faith Aguilar, sister Estella Mendiola, Brother Jose Garcia and her beloved sisters-in-law, Paula Garcia and Eva Garcia.

Maria is survived by her children: John Raul (Lupe) Mondragon, Joe Henry (Angelica) Mondragon, Jesse (Gloria) Mondragon, Gloria (Daniel) Sanchez, Frances Lucio, Maria (Michael) Azua, and granddaughter Jessica (Fernando) Longoria Jr. Maria had 30 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. Her surviving brothers are Juan (Dina) Garcia, and Perfecto (late Paula) Garcia, and many loved nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be held from 3 PM to 9 PM on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Corpus Christi Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 7 PM that same evening. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Pilar Catholic Church on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 11:30 AM. Intermittent to follow at Seaside Memorial Park at 1 PM.

Having the distinguished honor to serve as pallbearers are John Louis Mondragon, Jonathan Mondragon, Joseph Mondragon, Jacob Mondragon, Daniel Jr Sanchez, and Brandon Azua.

Honorary pallbearers are Robert Moreno Jr and Fernando Longoria Jr

Special thank you to all the medical staff at Wellmed Greenwood and Angel Bright home health. And to all our extended families and loving friends who contributed to our dear mother's memorial and reception. We are grateful and blessed for having you all in our lives.