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DIAMANTINA BINGHAM Obituary

DIAMANTINA GARZA BINGHAM EDINBURG - Diamantina Garza Bingham, 80, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2013. Diamantina was born on January 29, 1933 to Fidencio G. and Fela V. Garza. She grew up in Rio Grande Valley and graduated from Mercedes High School where she was a member of the band and a twirler. She attended Pan American University where she received her B.A. in history and was the first queen of the Black and White Ball. She continued her education and received her Master's degree at North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. Having the heart and passion of an educator lead to many wonderful job opportunities in her lifetime. She taught at Southwestern State College in Weatherford, Oklahoma, headed up the Adult Education Department and Upward Bound program at Otero Jr. College in Colorado, taught in the Edinburg Independent School District, and retired as an administrator in the Donna Independent School District. She is preceded in death by her father, Fidencio G. Garza; mother, Fela V. Garza; brother, Judge Fidencio G. Garza, Jr., her loving husband, Robert G. Flannery and oldest daughter, Evelyn Flannery. She is survived by her three children, Erin Flannery, Leslie Guerrero, Christopher Bingham; four grandchildren, Christina Flannery, Lindsay Brooks, Jarod Guerrero, Matthew Guerrero; two great-grandchildren and many loving extended family. All will remember her for her beauty, intelligence, and perseverance. She will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. memorial service Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg. Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor from Feb. 5 to Feb. 6, 2013.

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John Lee Solis

February 18, 2013

I extend my sincerest sympathies.

Cousin John Lee Solis

February 10, 2013

Aunt Tina was a successful, educated, independent woman ahead of her time, and she raised four wonderful, successful, educated children, Ebbie, Erin, Chris and Leslie. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of mourning.

Margaret Cortez-Kasofsky

February 10, 2013

How blessed I am to have had the opportunity to visit you the last years of your life. The joy, happiness , and comfort it brought to my life of the stories you shared of family and friends. These are now fond memories of how you touched my life. How awesome our Lord is to give your parents wisdom to name you Diamantina (Diamond). That you were bright, shining and multi-faceted in your personality & looks. You will be greatly missed. Love ya always in my heart. I thank God for your children & nieces & nephews whom I will see you through them. Your light lives on. May God comfort your family with His love. Margaret Cortez-Kasofsky

MJ Alfaro

February 9, 2013

My thoughts are with you. Call me for anything.





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Homer Garza

February 8, 2013

Mrs. Bingham was a wonderful soul. She provided words of comfort to me when I was going through some of the most difficult days of my life. I still have the note she wrote. I will ask our Father to watch over her when I say my prayers. Thank you Mrs. Bingham.

Michael Villarreal

February 7, 2013

I remeber she taught at north JR HIGH when I was there. She came up to me out of the blue n said " Hi I know who you are, your romeo Villarreal son. He's my cousin! for me that was a wow! So on be half of my father Romeo Villarreal n the Villarreal family our deepest condolences to the GARZA, BINGHAM family. GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW...

Norma Bravo

February 7, 2013

One of the most profound losses we will ever experience in life is the death of a loved one. There is no words to express sympathy. Among the living we can feel their spirit. We walk with those we used to know. They have not departed they have simply gone to another dimension. We can not see or hear them but we know they're with us, by our side and in
our memories. For love gives joy and comfort. My prayers are with you. With condolences.
Love,
Cousin Norma Bravo

Norma Bravo

February 7, 2013

To my Dear Cousin Tina,
When you came back from Denver we established a very, very close relationship in which I will cherish forever. I always admired that you had a very close bond with all your children. You always went the extra mile for each and everyone one of your children. You loved life intensively and enthusiastically and this showed in everything that you did. I still remember all the holidays we spent together unfortunately my illness prevented me for traveling therefore we lost contact during your last years. However, my prayers were with you and that gave me comfort and joy and I know we will see each other again in heaven. My grief and sorrows will disappear and be replaced with happy memories.
Lovingly,
Your Cousin Norma Bravo

Jennifer Hammer Ferrell

February 6, 2013

So many fond memories of this lovely lady! My deepest sympathies to Erin, Leslie, and Chris. All my love!!

Maureen Hooks

February 6, 2013

My condolences to the Garza-Bingham family. I worked with Ms. Bingham while she was with Donna I.S.D. she was such a sweet and supportive lady while I went through my husband's Battle with cancer and after his death. May God give you all the strength you need to go through this trial, and wrap you in his arms. God Bless and I will be praying for you.

February 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bingham Family. May Our Savior Grant Tina Eternal Peace. Love, Cousin Delia
Gonzalez Ramsay @ San Antonio, Tx.

DIANA GONZALEZ-GUILLEN

February 5, 2013

MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO MY FAMILY IN EDINBURG. I TOO HAD SUCH AN ADMIRATION OF THIS BEAUTIFUL HISPANIC TEACHER THAT JOINED THE STAFF AT HATTIE MARTIN ELEM. IN ROBSTOWN IN 1953!! LITTLE DID I KNOW WE WERE RELATED.SHE BECAME MY ROLE-MODEL AND I KEPT IN TOUCH WITH HER ALL OF MY LIFE. SHE WILL BE HARD TO COPY OR REPLACE GOD BLESS OUR FAMILY!

Fred & Virginia Mann

February 5, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of cousin Tina Garza Bingham. When I was growing up, she was larger than life, beautiful, smart & generous. She often came to visit us in Mercedes & she loved spending time with her Tia Prieta & Tio Tato. I was the little girl who looked up to her as a role model. I remember her coming to visit with little Ebby & Erin & laughter rang throughout the house!
Later she came to visit us with baby Leslie & Cris. She was a loving mother & always proud of all her children's accomplishments. Rest in peace beautiful Tina. You have left a legacy that will live on through others who loved you.

Fred & Virginia Villarreal Mann

Msgr. Gustavo Barrera

February 4, 2013

The Family of Diamantina is in my prayers. Msgr. Gustavo Barrera

Aunt 'Tina 1951

Fidencio G. Garza III

February 4, 2013

To my Dearest Cousins, Erin, Christopher and Leslie,
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. The flame of life is gone now, but the dynamic, ebullient and vivacious spirit of your Mother will never be extinguished or forgotten. May the healing comfort of our Creator Blessed fill you with His Heavenly Grace and rest.

To my Dearest Aunt 'Tina,
Oh, how you will be missed. I know that I will feel your spirit and be reminded of the sparkle in your eyes with the fleeting bouquet of sweet gardenia; my heart will smile when I travel throughout the years in my mind.
I thank you for giving us Ebby, Erin, Bubba and Leslie; and I thank Grandma Fela and Grandpa Fidencio for giving you to us. And I thank God for his kindness and blessing of family. Rest in peace, Aunt 'Tina.
With Love Always,
Cousin/Nephew Gus
(Fidencio G. Garza III)

Robert Gonzalez

February 3, 2013

With deep sadness in our hearts, we want to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with Tina's family. Love, Cousin Robert and Norma Gonzalez

Carla Alfaro

February 3, 2013

To My fathers Dear Cousin, Tina,
To Aunt Tina, You were the Elizabeth Taylor look alike. You were one of the most beautiful women ever! Loving, Intelligent, and Always concerned for Your children. You will be missed... Love You!!

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