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Elena Plata Sanchez

1929 - 2025

BORN

1929

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Rudy Garza Funeral Home - Harlingen

1702 E. Harrison Ave

Harlingen, Texas

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Aug. 24, 2025

1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Rudy Garza Funeral Home - Harlingen

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Elena Sanchez Obituary

Edinburg - Elena Plata Sanchez 96, died Saturday, August 16, 2025. Rudy Garza Funeral Home of Harlingen is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Valley Morning Star on Aug. 20, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Elena Sanchez

Aug

24

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Rudy Garza Funeral Home - Harlingen

1702 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550

Aug

24

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Rudy Garza Funeral Home - Harlingen

1702 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550

Aug

25

Service

9:30 a.m.

Rudy Garza Funeral Home - Harlingen

1702 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550

Aug

25

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Queen of Peace Catholic Church

1509 New Combes Hwy, Harlingen, TX 78550

Aug

25

Burial

Ashland Memorial Park Cemetery

21037 Godwin Rd, Harlingen, TX 78550

Funeral services provided by:

Rudy Garza Funeral Home - Harlingen

1702 E. Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550

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