Francisca "Frances" Valdez-Rendon

1927 - 2017

Weslaco - A beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, is now at home with her God and most loved family. Francisca (Frances) Valdez-Rendon, has passed away at the age of 89 surrounded by her loving children. She was born to Dionicio Valdez and Rafaela Gomez-Valdez on September 17, 1927 in Weslaco, Texas. She is now reunited with her loving husband, Jose Bernardo, her parents, her 7 brothers, Domingo, Bernabe, Merced, Roberto, Manuel, George, Erasmo and 5 sisters, Inocencia V. Celedon, Martha V. Serrano, Julietta V. Valadez, Elisa V. Gallardo and Juanita V. Leal. Left to cherish such loving memories for so many years are her 3 loving daughters, Elizabeth (Liz) Rendon-Garza, Noelia (Nelly) Rendon-Garcia both of McAllen, Flora Imelda Rendon of San Antonio and her two Sons-in-Law, Pablo Garza, Jr. and Ruben Garcia. Her 7 most beautiful grandchildren whom she adored and brought so much joy to, Pablo (Sonny) Garza, III, Elizabeth Ashley Garza-Salinas, Iannelli Yvette Garza-Dyer, Nelly Lizette Rendon, Ruby Yvette Garcia-Rincones, Kaytee Elise Garcia and Brandon Gonzalez. Even a greater joy were her precious and adorable 6 great-grandchildren, Jacob and Jaxon Rodriguez, Pablo Tristan Garza, Gracen Elise Garza, Vivienne Marie Garza of McAllen and Heriberto Nicolas (Nico) Salinas of San Antonio. She will be dearly missed by her only surviving sister, Maria Delia Valdez-Ramirez of Weslaco, and numerous nieces and nephews. Our mother was a very special, talented, dedicated and a humble lady of great faith. Her favorite pastimes were, sewing, quilting, embroidering, needlepoint, and gardening. Momma was a master seamstress in Elsa and a superb quilter. She worked so hard and just loved what she did. She was Edcouch-Elsa's high School uniform seamstress for many years. She made almost every cheerleading and twirler uniforms. She sewed beautifully for her girls, and always sent them to school with a wonderful homemade lunch. She mended and altered clothes to so many family members and friends from all over. Her quilting was so beautiful, unique and just superb. She sewed by hand, hundreds and hundreds of beautiful quilts and baby quilt ensembles as colorful as her garden and of every unique design drawn by hand. Mom embroidered through her last months. Needlepointing edging on towels, dishcloths and anything she could get her needle on. Her embroidery was always described as a "talk piece". She has left us all with examples of strength, dedication, devotion, "be tough", and an enormous amount of love. Mom's teachings and memories will forever live in our hearts. Our family wishes to extend our gratitude to all who cared for mom in the medical field. Thank you, Dr. Pedro McDougal and staff of Weslaco. Thank you, Dr. Schniederman; nurses, Alejandra, Jorge, Cindy, Chris and staff at Amara for watching over mom during her last days. Our family will receive family and friends on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. rosary at Guerra Funeral Home of Weslaco - Chapel of The Heavens. A funeral Service will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2017 at Guerra Funeral Home of Weslaco - Chapel of The Heavens. Officiating will be Deacon Juan M. Delgado. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Pablo Garza, Jr., Ruben Garcia, Pablo Garza, III, Lucas Roman Dyer, Daniel Rincones, Horacio Ramirez and Pedro Ramirez, Jr. Arrangements are under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home of Weslaco, Inc., 2602 N. Texas Ave., Weslaco, TX (956) 969-1461.