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Maria Guerra Obituary
Mary was a dedicated daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a kind, caring individual who always put others first before herself. Everyone who knew her loved her sense of compassion and viewed her as such a gentle soul. Her selflessness began at an early age when she took on the responsibility of caring for her parents and siblings due to her mother's illness without any hesitation or complaints. Her siblings looked up to her and viewed her as their second mother. Mary's happiest moments were at home with her husband and family. Her pleasure in life was spending time with her three granddaughters, Grace (11 yrs.), Sarah (8 yrs.), and Vivian (3 yrs.) Downing who were her pride and joy.
Mary is preceded in death by her mother, Martina Fuentes and her brother-in-law, Dr. Gilberto Pulido. She is survived by her husband Norberto Guerra, her three daughters, Delia (Robert) Downing of Elsa, Lorena Guerra, and Deborah Guerra of Weslaco. She is also survived by her father, Alfredo Fuentes of McAllen; her siblings, Alfredo (Diana) Fuentes of Mission; Elizabeth Pulido, Dr. Alejandro (Lilia) Fuentes, Hilda (Eduardo) Ramos, Alberto (Alma) Fuentes all of McAllen; and 17 nephews and nieces.
The family would like to thank Dr. Leticia Volpe, Dr. Daniel Farray, and Dr. Alejandro Fuentes for their exceptional care during her illness. They would also like express their gratitude to Knapp Medical Center ICU, Weslaco Rehab Hospital and Texas Oncology nurses and staff for all their help in caring for their mother.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 25, 2016 from 1 to 9 pm with7 pm Rosary at McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco. Funeral Mass is scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 10am at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Weslaco. Burial to follow at Highland Memorial Park.
Pallbearers are her nephews, Aaron Fuentes, Angel Pulido, Daniel Fuentes, Victor Pulido, Adam Ramos and Andres Fuentes and Honorary Pallbearer is her son-in-law Robert Downing.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mariab Seijo
July 26, 2016
How difficult it is to lose someone who is so dearly loved and needed. Shve dedicated himself to family, and so many others. May you draw comfort and strength each day through prayer and God's promises. (Jeremiah 29 : 11-13)
Angelica. Garcia
July 25, 2016
My condolences to all the family. The Lord give you peace. (We were neighbors growing up and graduated same class. RIP Mary.)
July 25, 2016
We will miss Maria as we gather in September for our Class of 1967 Reunion
Greg Pabich
Alma Alicia Cano Howell
July 25, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Guerra and Fuentes family. The Lord give you peace and comfort.
Cindy Carvajal-Ortiz
July 24, 2016
The McHi Class of '71 sends their sincerest condolences to our classmate Freddy and his wife Diana on the loss of their sister. May God welcome Her with open arms. God Rest Her Soul.
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