Ernestina V. Mares
July 24, 1926 - January 1, 2021
Ernestina V. Mares 94, of Harlingen entered into rest January 1, 2021. She was born July 24, 1926 in Harlingen, Texas to Esmerejildo and Simona Valadez. Ernestina is preceded in death by her husband, Gregorio Mares, Sr. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, Gregorio (Aracely) Mares; two daughters, Yolanda Mares and Nora Mares Garcia (Mario); 10 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Enedelia Cavazos (Blas). She was a devoted and active member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church for many years. She was the greatest mother anyone could ever have and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held Sunday and Monday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM and a rosary will be Monday at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 departing the Rudy Garza Funeral Home at 1:30 PM for a 2:00 PM Mass of Christian burial at Queen of Peace Catholic Church and interment will follow at Mont Meta Cemetery. Ernestina's family would like to convey their sincere thanks to the staff at Kindred Hospice for their compassion, dedication, care and kindness. Funeral services are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home.
Ernestina V. Mares 94, of Harlingen entered into rest January 1, 2021. She was born July 24, 1926 in Harlingen, Texas to Esmerejildo and Simona Valadez. Ernestina is preceded in death by her husband, Gregorio Mares, Sr. She leaves behind to... View Obituary & Service Information