Maria Elena Cano

With profound sadness and unwavering faith in God's promises, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Maria Elena Cano, who entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 1, 2026, at the age of 80. Maria Elena was a woman of remarkable strength, determination, and faith. Through perseverance and hard work, she overcame many obstacles to obtain an education and create a beautiful life for her family. Her life was a testament to resilience, courage, and the power of unwavering faith in God. A devoted member of Primera Iglesia Bautista, Maria Elena faithfully served the Lord throughout her life. She found great comfort and strength in God's Word, reading Scripture daily and spending countless hours in prayer for her family, friends, church, and all those in need. Her faith guided every aspect of her life and served as an example to everyone who knew her. Maria Elena dedicated more than four decades of service to Rio Elevator Company, where she worked as an Office Manager. She was respected for her professionalism, strong work ethic, loyalty, and commitment. Throughout her career, she built lasting friendships and earned the admiration of colleagues through her kindness, dependability, and dedication. Maria Elena's greatest joy was her family. She was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Francisco G. Cano, and a dedicated mother to her daughter, Imelda Cano Trevino and son-in-law, Orlando Trevino. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Tatiana Maria Mata and her husband, Jonathan, and Natasha Karina Trevino. She was also a cherished sister to Reyes Alfredo Ontiveros and a beloved aunt to her nieces, Catherine Ann Ontiveros and Marta Leticia McVicker, and her nephew, Joaquin Reyes Ontiveros. She also shared a special bond with her beloved Boston Terrier, Jelly Bean, who brought her great comfort and companionship. Maria Elena was an inspiration to her daughter and granddaughters, teaching them through her example the values of faith, perseverance, kindness, and unconditional love. Her wisdom, encouragement, and steadfast belief in God's goodness helped shape the lives of those she loved most. Though her family mourns her passing, they rejoice in knowing that she has received the ultimate reward of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Her legacy of faith, strength, and love will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. Visitation will begin Thursday, at 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM and a prayer service will be at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Rudy Garza Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Rodriguez of Primera Iglesia Bautista officiating. The procession will depart the funeral home at 1:30 PM for burial at Heavenly Grace Cemetery in La Feria. Maria Elena will be remembered for her strong spirit, her devotion to God, her love for her family, her dedication to her work, and her unwavering determination to overcome life's challenges with grace and faith. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, perseverance, and devotion that will endure for generations. "Well done, good and faithful servant." — Matthew 25:23 Maria Elena Cano was deeply loved, and she will be forever remembered, forever cherished, and forever missed.

Maria Elena Cano

March 23, 1946 - June 1, 2026

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