She was a beloved mother, who adored her three children Norma Martinez (husband Ricardo Martinez), Luis Alonso Garza, and Yajaira Garza and her granddaughters Kiara Nicole Gutierrez, Valerie Daniele Martinez, Andrea and Daniella Garza immensely.
Maria joins her late mother Elvia Moreno, father Luis Moreno, her brothers Jose Luis Moreno, Mario Moreno and nephew Gerardo Osbourne in eternal grace.
She leaves behind her faithful brothers Guadalupe Moreno, Francisco Moreno, Roberto Moreno and Armando Moreno and their wives; Zoila Moreno, Consuelo Moreno, Rosario Moreno, Jeanie Moreno, and Elena Moreno. She is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews Sandra Moreno-Velasco, Francisco Alejandro Moreno, Veronica Gagic, Esmeralda De La Cruz, Arnoldo Moreno, Karina Moreno, Mariano Moreno, Monica Veer, Belinda Moreno, Jose Moreno, Corina Gutierrez, Adriana Moreno, Rebecca Moreno, Erica Moreno, Mario Moreno, Samuel Moreno and Miguel Moreno.
Maria Luisa, or Licha as she was affectionately called, was born to Luis Moreno and Elvia Padron Moreno, October 16th in Estacion Manuel, Tamaulipas. She came to Houston, Texas as a child. She was a fierce protector and selfless provider to her children and grandchildren who all loved and cherished her immensely.
She was a strong leader in and outside of her family. She worked at the Houston Independent School District for over 25 years until her retirement in 2021. Having received many accolades for her leadership and hard work.
Licha was happiest when surrounded by her children and those she loved, dancing with her brothers, and playing cards with her sister in laws. Her love and sense of humor goes unmatched. She will be deeply missed by all that love her.
A visitation for Maria will be held Friday, September 22, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. A funeral mass will occur Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7250 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011. A committal service will occur Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Garza family.
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