Our hearts are heavy but we have found peace with our Lord. Our Beloved Mother, Wife, and Friend Maria Gloria Almaraz, was called by our Lord Monday, December 16, 2024.
Gloria was born in Falfurrias, Texas on February 6, 1939 to Elvira and Jesus Garcia. She had 5 siblings; Rolando, Jesus, Noel, Diana, and Hector. She dedicated herself to teaching for over 20 years at Clark Middle School. She was a great woman that was humble and full of love. She made lifelong friends and will be greatly missed by her loved ones and she will always reside in our hearts.
She is to join her husband of 63 years, Leonardo. She is survived by her three children: Jose Ricardo Almaraz (Leticia Medina), Michael Almaraz, and Ana Lisa Almaraz (Ignacio Pascal); as well as her grandchildren, Ashley Almaraz, Lesley Almaraz, Jose Almaraz, Katlynn Almaraz, John Medina, Ana Sophia Almaraz, Diego Almaraz, Andrea Pascal, Gerardo Pascal and Gillianna Galvan. A heartfelt thanks to her caregiver, Angela Mireles, for her dedicated support.
The family will be receiving guests Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services on Thursday, December 19, 2024, starting at 8:00 am. Funeral procession will follow to St. Patrick Catholic Church, where mass will begin at 11:00 am. Interment will follow to the Laredo City Cemetery for burial at 12:00 pm. A celebration of life will be hosted at 1:00 pm in the reception hall located at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com
Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services
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Rosary 7:00 pm
Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Time: 11:00 am
Funeral Mass
Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
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Post an EventOur sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.
Rick, Mike and Ana Lisa, We are thinking about you all and send our Love. We have great memories with all of your family as far back as I can remember. We are so sorry for your loss. I love your Mom and Dad, as well as all of you. We had a great childhood growing up with you all at the ranch, and also in Del Mar. We love you all, Bob Chapa and Family.
My condolences to the Almaaraz family. Gloria was a wonderful friend that I had the privilege to meet during our Clark Middle school years. Thank you for your sweet mother!
Love you Momo💕
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE ALMARAZ FAMILY, MAY GLORIA REST IN PEACE.
Dear Almaraz Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your loving mother. She was a truly wonderful person and a dear friend to our family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. May you find comfort and peace in the cherished memories you shared, and may her spirit forever live on in your hearts. With deepest sympathy and love, Jerry Rodriguez and family
A beloved Wife, Mother, Mother in law and Grandmother she will be greatly missed Rest in paradise sweet angel.
Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.