She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on November 5, 1944, to Domingo and Olivia Garcia Rodarte.
Lupita was a stay at home mother that loved being with her family and working on her plants. She will be missed by everyone that knew her.
She was preceded in death by both of her parents; her loving husband, of 50 years, Arnulfo Ponce, Sr.; and brothers, Domingo Rodarte and Simon Rodarte.
She is survived by her children, Arnulfo Ponce, Jr. and wife Mary, Norma Ponce, David Ponce, Richard Ponce, Leticia Gonzalez and her husband Albert and Michael Ponce; eight grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters; brothers, Joe Rodarte and Raul Rodarte.
Visitation will begin on Monday, November 4, 2019, at Funeraria del Angel, 3442 Holly Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service and Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 3210 S Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78415, on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Rosehill Memorial Park.
Pallbearers: Richard, Richard Anthony, Michael Ponce, Albert, Sr., Albert, Jr., and Alex Gonzalez.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMHolly.com for the Ponce family.