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MANUELA BOCANEGRA Obituary

MANUELA BOCANEGRA WESLACO - Manuela Bocanegra, 69, passed away to be with the Lord on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Knapp Medical Center. Mrs. Bocanegra was born December 1, 1943 in Donna, TX to Manuel Gonzalez & Amalia Rios Arce. She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Eloy Bocanegra; two daughters, Donna Lee Bocanegra and Evon Bocanegra; and one sister, Connie Villarreal. Mrs. Bocanegra is survived by 2 sons, Eddie Bocanegra & Jerry Bocanegra both of Weslaco, TX; 3 daughters, Gloria Esparza of Cleveland, TX, Sandra Dee Bocanegra of Pasadena, TX & Ericka Michelle Bocanegra of Weslaco, TX; 3 brothers, Eleazar Gonzalez, Deciderio Arce, Jr. & Armando Arce all of Weslaco, TX; 3 sisters, Delma Gonzalez of McAllen, TX, Blanca Treviño & Alicia Leal both of Weslaco, TX; the father of her children Odon Bocanegra, Jr. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. today, Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Guerra Funeral Home of Weslaco – Chapel of The Heavens with a 7:00 p.m. rosary. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2012 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Celebrant will be Rev. Carlos Zuniga. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Joseph Lee Bocanegra, Eloy Daniel Bocanegra, Jerry Bocanegra, Miguel Aboytes, Christina Treviño & Faustino Hernandez. Honorary pallbearer will be Eddie Bocanegra. Arrangements are under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home of Weslaco, Inc., 2602 N. Texas Ave., Weslaco, TX (956) 969-1461. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor from Dec. 14 to Dec. 16, 2012.

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Jerry and Liz Bocanegra

June 2, 2013

We miss you everyday mamma

MIGUEL

January 1, 2013

GOOD BYE MAMA B

Antonio n Vicky Rodriguez n family

December 26, 2012

We will miss u especially me cuz u reminded me of my mother so much. Now i know u will watch over us from heaven.

Gracie Reyna

December 20, 2012

Mrs. B. will be forever remembered in my heart for her strength, kindness, and great love for her children. She was an amazing, caring and compassionate lady who will be greatly missed. My world was better for knowing her. - Gracie Saenz Reyna

December 18, 2012

Ms. Manuela, It was such a pleasure knowing you, my friend. You always let us all know, what was on your mind. We love you and will miss you. Manuela's family, our deepest sympathy and prayers are sent your way. May God Bless All of You.
Rosalee,Valerie, and Silvia Davis

December 18, 2012

MANUELA YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED YOUR LEGACY WILL LIVE ON. SANTIAGO,TERESA &ARTURO GALVAN PROGRESO LAKES, TEXAS

Veronica and David Gomez

December 17, 2012

My deepest heartfelt condolences to Jerry and Liz, their babies, Ericka and the rest of Ms. Bocanegra's family. She endured a lot in her life, our hearts go out to everyone affected by her death.

Silvia Bocanegra

December 16, 2012

Tia: You have taken your space in heaven right where you belong, Right up there with your angels.Yes we all know that we need to be strong, but through your family and friends your memory will live on. We the family of the late Alejandro Bocanegra would like to send our condolense to all of the family of Manuela Bocanegra who we will greatly missed.

CORNELIA & SILVIA BOCANEGRA

December 16, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

judy jakobsze

December 16, 2012

we will miss your beautiful smiling face. you were always a fighter and a blessing to those around you.thank you for being a friend for over 25 years.

Sarah Perez

December 15, 2012

Manuela im going to miss you so much. You were a big part in my life that I will never forget. Until we meet again.

-SARAH

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