MARGARITA S. DIAZ

Margarita S. Diaz, 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Mrs. Diaz was born in Laredo, Texas and was a lifelong resident. Our Mom was a very outgoing woman, made friends everywhere she went. Her passions in life were her love for our dad and for us, her children, grandchildren, music, food, dancing, always made sure her hair was nicely done by her, and going to maquinitas, until she was no longer able, but she was happy enough to be comfortable in her bed watching youtube videos. Above all, she was a true servant of God.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alejandro and Julia Salinas.

Spouse, Jesus Diaz Jr.

Brother, Antonio Humberto Salinas.

Son-in-Law, Ramiro Paredes Jr.

She is survived by her children, Esmeralda (Carlos Gerardo) Dimas, Jesus A. (Clementina) Diaz, Adriana A. Diaz, Jaime (Marina) Diaz, Javier Diaz and Tanya Michelle Diaz.

Grandchildren, Brittney A. Saavedra (E.J.) Carlos G. Dimas Jr., Karla A. Dimas (Wes Wheeler), Jessica Margarita Rodriguez (Vincent), Jesus A. Diaz Jr., Ramiro Paredes III, Andres Adrian Paredes, Julyssa Diaz, Alina Diaz, Jacob Javier Diaz, James Andrew Garza, Amber L. Guerra (Bernie) and Allyson L. Tellez.

Great Grandchildren, Sophia Estrella Rodriguez and Isabelle Maria Saavedra.

Brother, Alejandro Salinas.

Sisters, Anita Fabela and Francisca Escamilla.

Also surviving her are numerous other relatives and many friends.

Our mom had many types of employment during her lifetime, but the one she was most fond of was when she worked for LISD as a teacher aide at Milton Elementary School where she eventually retired from after 19 years.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 departing from the Hernandez, Lopez and Sons, Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St . on San Bernardo Ave . Holy Mass was celebrated at San Martin De Porres Catholic Church. Committal services and interment  followed at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

PALLBEARERS WERE:  Jaime A. Diaz, Javier A. Diaz, Jesus A. Diaz Jr., Armando Holguin, Carlos G. Dimas, Carlos G. Dimas Jr., Bernardo Guerra Jr. and Jesus Luis Varela.