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Paula Almanza Compean

1933 - 2014

Paula Almanza Compean obituary, 1933-2014, McAllen, TX

BORN

1933

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Memorial Funeral Home - San Juan

311 East Expressway 83

San Juan, Texas

Paula Compean Obituary

SRA. PAULA ALMANZA COMPEAN PHARR - Sra. Paula Almanza Compean, 81, entered eternal rest Thursday, November 5, 2014, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Mrs. Compean was born on January 1, 1933 in Alamo, to Jose and Beatriz Almanza. Paula was a very hard worker; she helped run her parents store in Alamo. After her husband passed away she became both father and mother to her nine children. She cherished every moment with her children and especially her grandkids. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hilario Compean, Sr.; her parents, Jose and Beatriz Almanza; two brothers, Guadalupe and Juan Almanza; two nephews, Jason Mark and Michael A.Sierra; and two sisters-in-law, Margarita Romero and Cruz Almanza. Left to cherish her memory is her nine children, Hilario (Lila) Compean, Jr., Maricela (Hector) Escobedo, Roberto (Rosa) Compean, Esmeralda Compean, Rosario (Daniel) Guzman, Diana (Homero) Villarreal, Letisia (Rudy) Guajardo, Zeferino (Elma) Compean and Mario (Diana) Compean; a sister, Margarita Almanza; two brothers, Jose Abelardo (Santos) Almanza and Acension (+Alma) Almanza; a sister-in-law, Rosa Almanza; numerous grandchildren, Jessica (L.P.) Elizondo, Jacob and Isaac Escobedo, Bobby and Xavier Compean, Homero Villarreal, Jr., Karina and Alex Guzman, Zac and Mikey Compean, Isaiah Compean; a great-grandchild, Evelyn Elizondo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with at 7 p.m. rosary today, November 7, 2014, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2014, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Alamo. Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor on Nov. 7, 2014.

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Jessica Elizondo

November 14, 2014

With sincere gratitude,
Thank you for your kind expression of sympathy and thoughtfulness. Never are we more aware of what family and friends mean than at the time of bereavement. It is greatly appreciated and will always be remembered by the Almanza-Compean family.

"Death can't separate people from love. It can't take away our memories either. In the end, LOVE is stronger than death." - author unknown

November 9, 2014

Rosario,

I'm sorry for your lost, my condolences to you and your family.

A friend Houston Tx.

November 8, 2014

Rosario, I'm sorry for your lost, my condolences to you and your family.

A friend Houston Texas

Ana Gomez Ozuna

November 8, 2014

Letty, my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I know that what you are going through right now is very difficult, just know that I am here for you. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of Paulita rest in peace.

jesus bazan

November 8, 2014

My condolences to Lalo,Maricela and the Compean family..Chuy Bazan..Houston,TeX.

November 8, 2014

My deepest condolences to the entire Compean family, and may God Bless you with comfort and great memories of your beautiful sweet mother. She embraced all of my brothers and sisters as children of her own, as we grew in the same neighborhood on Hawk St. In Pharr. And on behalf of all the Landdez Family, (Maurilio, Victoriana, Cheis, Gilbert,Vicky, Martin and Norma and the late Chente Landez we Love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vicky Landez

November 8, 2014

My Deepest Condolences goes out to the Compean Family. I remember your Mom as being one of the NICEST and MOST GENEROUS lady. I really ADMIRED her for bringing up all her 9 kids after you all lost your Dad. She was a Fighter. She's now walking the "Streets of Gold" she now has Eternal Rest! She has earned her Wings and You All have an "ANGEL" in Heaven looking down upon you. May she R.I.P. and May God give you all the strength to overcome this time of Sorrow. Love you guys, ...Vicky

Ramiro&Elda Guerra

November 7, 2014

Our condolences to Letty&Diana and family on the loss of your dear mom. May she rest in peace. May God give you all the comfort and support, Our prayers are with you all.

Mary Ann Johnson (Luna)

November 7, 2014

My sincere condolensces. I remember your mom as a dedicated and hard working parent. She would often drive me home from high school with Esmeralda and Chris. She is one of those individuals that made a real difference in my life by her acts of kindness and generosity.

November 7, 2014

My condolences Diana, my prayers are with you and your family..Met your mom only once do you remember at the doctor's office my mom and yours talked forever. She was a wonderful woman, but always remember and cherish the moments. Love your friend, Clara Ayala-Ramos

Juan Almanza

November 7, 2014

My deepest condolences to my cousins May God be with each of you in this difficult time. Aunt Paula will be deeply missed but not forgotten always in my heart

Iris Ramirez

November 7, 2014

Letty my deepest condolences to you and your entire family on behalf of my family and the entire staff at the Pharr Municipal Court

Adriana Hernandez

November 7, 2014

To a beautiful precious mother, that The Lord has taken from this world. She was an awesome mother to all her children. She loved an taught them love, happiness an respect. She will be a mother that will always be in ur heart an by your side. My condolences to all her beautiful family. May she R.I.P. Mrs. Paula Compean. She will no longer suffer. She showed all her love to her sons, daughters, an especially grandchildren an family that will never be forgotten. ???? from Mr. Ildefonso Escobedo an family an Jose Hernandez an family.....YO TE ESTRANARE

Robert & Tency Martinez

November 7, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the Compean family. May God's mercy and peace with each one of you. Blessings.

Gracie & Arnoldo Garza

November 7, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences to the Compean & Almanza Family. Rosario & Maggie, we can relate to your loss of your mom & sister. Her life was very similar to my mom's, being mom/dad for 39 yrs, hard worker, & a excellent example of life. Though we know of her being in a better place, our loss will always be felt till we meet again. our love.

November 6, 2014

Diana my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Mom may God give you the strength to go through this very difficult time. Cherish all the good memories that you have of your Mom may she rest in peace and may she have eternal rest . Love you my friend.

November 6, 2014

Diana my condolences to all your family on the loss of your Mom may she rest in peace . May God give you the strength to go on through this most difficult time. Cherish the good memories that you have of her. Love you friend. Odilia Garcia.

Dora Vera

November 6, 2014

I will always remember this beautiful lady !!! May God grant you the peace to get through this difficult time. Love, Dora Vera

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Memorial Events
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Nov

7

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Memorial Funeral Home - San Juan

311 East Expressway 83, San Juan, TX 78589

Nov

7

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Memorial Funeral Home - San Juan

311 East Expressway 83, San Juan, TX 78589

Nov

8

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish

San Juan, TX

Nov

8

Interment

St. Joseph Cemetery

Alamo, TX

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Memorial Funeral Home - San Juan

311 East Expressway 83, San Juan, TX 78589

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