Maria A Diaz

Maria A. Diaz was born in San Antonio, TX on April 21, 1922, and died there peacefully on June 27, 2019, the Vigil of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She was a beloved Mother, always a loving, gracious lady and caring person with her family, friends, and in her work as a Red Cross volunteer, elementary school teacher and social worker for many years. She always wanted to help others and concentrate on good and positive things, as well as express gratitude to all who helped her in any way. She was a woman of faith and prayer; she prayed for family, friends and those in need, and appreciated others’ prayers for her, often asking the prayers of the Carmelite Nuns for herself and those she loved or who had special needs. She faithfully prayed for Carmelite vocations.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and Antonio Aguilar, her husband, Jorge, and her three siblings: Amalia Herrera, Norma Villarreal and Antonio Aguilar, Jr. and their spouses, as well as Evangeline Ornes, sister-in-law.

Maria is survived by her daughters, Sister Ana Teresa of Jesus, OCD, and Norma Babin (Bruce) who provided special care for her for almost 20 years, and sons, Jorge (Fredrika), and Joe, as well as grandchildren: Mario, Tina, Julia, and Justin, Kiplyn, and Avery and their families, plus many nieces and nephews. Maria valued her beloved friend Rachel Alvarez, Trinity Hospice staff: Gracie Martinez and Jorge Luna, and the director (“Boss Lady”), staff and residents at Emeritus Assisted Living. Mr. Michael Fuentes became her trusted friend and companion, like an “adopted son” during the last years of her life.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on July 11, 2019 at the Carmelite Monastery, 6301 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238. Interment will be at 11:30 a.m. on July 12, 2019 at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, TX 77077.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Carmelite Nuns in San Antonio, TX or at 1100 Parthenon Place, New Caney, TX 77357.