ASCENCION M. ALMEIDA Ascencion M. Almeida, 89 passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at a local hospital. Mrs. Almeida was born in Laredo, Texas and had been a life long resident. She is preceded in death by her son, Juan Jose Almeida. Sisters, Isabel Guajardo and Carmen Guajardo. Foster Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Severo and Bonifacio Martinez. Parents, Alberto Mata and Anastacia Villarreal. She is survived by her son, Francisco (Esperanza) Almeida, Jr. Daughters, Guadalupe (Roberto, dec'd) Flores and Patricia Almeida and Benny Rocha. 17 grandchildren. Also numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. Aunt, Elvira (Rodolfo) Elizalde. Also surviving her are nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 25, 2014 from 4 to 9 p.m. and a Vigil of the Deceased will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hernandez, Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. at San Bernardo Ave. Funeral services will begin at 8:05 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2014 departing from the funeral home chapel. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Committal services and interment will follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.