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Mary Centeno Obituary
Mary Louise Centeno, 86, went to be with her heavenly Father on July 28, 2009. She was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and was the seventh child of her late parents: Jesus and Felicia Buquor Hernandez. Her parents had 15 wonderful, talented children, 6 of Jesus and Felicia's children have joined them in heaven. Mary Louise is survived by 4 loving sisters, and 5 loving brothers, all who share countless memories. Love and devotion to her eight children, and her late husband Eugene Centeno, Sr. who is from the Original Centeno Family of San Antonio, Texas was always Mary Louise first priority. Her children will always remember her wit, beautiful smile and endless energy and loving spirit. She was a wonderful Mother. Mary Louise also worked in several Children Care Centers, and she retired from the San Antonio Independent School District. She is survived by her devoted children: Eugene Centeno, Jr; Rebecca C. Garza and husband Francisco Garza, M.D.; Ernest J. Centeno and wife Barbara Baran Centeno; Daniel E. Centeno and wife Anita C. Centeno; Martha A. Centeno; George A. Centeno, Sr. and wife Marta Sosa Centeno; Gilbert A. Centeno, Sr. and wife Norma G. Centeno; Robert R. Centeno. Mary Louise was blessed with 18 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. We have peace in knowing that Mom was entrusted to God's everlasting care.
SERVICES
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2009 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, with a Rosary at 7:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A Procession will depart the funeral home chapel on Monday, August 3, 2009 at 1:30 PM, with the Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 2:00 PM at the San Fernando Cathedral. Interment will follow at San Fernando Cemetery #2. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Centeno
August 12, 2009
To the Centeno Family(especially Gene, Becky, Ernie and Danny): We wish you peace and comfort with this big hurt in your hearts....a Mother is a great loss....Will keep prayers going for the family.
The Valdez Family (Marina, Rudy, Irma & Rosemary)
August 8, 2009
To the Centeno Family
My prayers and many good memories that we shared during the years of past will always remain. Your mother is a beautiful person. She will sing with the angels as my father also is singing with the angels. The Reyes Family ! We love you !
August 4, 2009
To the Centeno family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Paul Elizondo
County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Lopez
August 3, 2009
Our most deepest and sincere condolences go out to the Centeno Family at the loss of their beloved Mother. May God give you the strenghth and courage during this moment of mourning. Descanse En Paz, Sra. Centeno. The Camacho de Lopez Family.
Rebecca Canada
August 3, 2009
We will miss you, Nanny! Love, Rebecca Garza Canada and family
Gina Romo-Cooper
August 3, 2009
No matter how far away family can be from one another, the twing in your heart from the loss of a family member is as if you are right there if only in spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Salvador Valdez
August 3, 2009
On behalf of Valentin and Josefina (dec.) Valdez our family sends its hearfelt prayers and thoughts at this time.
Donna Johnson
August 3, 2009
Gilbert and family: So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Richard & Dora Moore
August 3, 2009
We are so sorry for your great loss. We could not be there in body but are in spirit.
My prayers are for the whole Centeno family.
Angie Casanova
August 2, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
August 2, 2009
When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help. Memories are the legacy of love.
Wishing you and your family strength and peace.
Sandra Martinez Greenfield
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