Perla M. Lozano

1945 - 2015

Perla M. Lozano
HARLINGEN,TX. -
Perla M. Lozano "Pearl" passed away peacefully into God's kingdom surrounded by her family on the12th of July 2015. Pearl was born on the 19th of May 1945 in Brownsville, Texas to Dora and Gregorio Morales.
Albert Schweitzer once said, "Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown into flame by another human being." Pearl's light and spirit shined bright. She did not just stand on the sidelines, attending or teaching a program when it was convenient. Pearl went out to the people of her community and made a difference for her brothers and sisters with whom she shared this life.
She was a small business owner and community outreach worker who tirelessly contributed her time and a loving heart to her neighbors, friends, church, and those who simply sought out her help. Pearl volunteered with Help One Student To Succeed (H.O.S.T.S.), Girl Scouts, and the Parent Teacher Student Association at Harlingen High School and Harlingen South High School. She taught C.C.D. and counseled young couples about to marry. Pearl was active in her sorority, Theta Omega, and always looked forward to their annual Christmas Dance. Her most recent job was as a community outreach coordinator where she assisted people in need.
Close to home, she adored sitting on her patio and enjoying a cup of coffee with her husband, laughing with her daughters, or tending to her many plants and trees. She attended numerous ballet and piano recitals, and supported her family in every endeavor. Pearl's smile and bright eyes lit up a room, as did her sweet disposition. She was an adored wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend to all who loved her.
She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 44 years, Tomas R. Lozano; daughters, Tammy and Nadia; mother, Dora Shears Morales; her sisters, Rosie Lara, Herlinda Gonzales; Yolanda Villarreal; Sophie Escalante; Maridel Hernandez; Maria "Mimi" Marin; her brothers, Greg Morales, Jr., Alfonso Morales, Richard Morales, and Gregory Morales; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Dougie.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from twelve noon until seven o'clock in the evening on Wednesday, the 15th of July at the Rudy Garza Funeral Chapel. A recitation of the Holy Rosary is to commence at seven o'clock.
A Funeral Mass is to be offered at ten o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 16th of July, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 209 South 10th St. in Harlingen, TX with interment to follow at Heavenly Grace Memorial Park.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Pearl's name may be directed to Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley or the American Red Cross.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home in Harlingen.