Maria Pena

She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Tolentino R. Peña, 5 children, Christina Hamilton, Marisela Kellen (Bryan), Leticia Martinez, Daniel Peña (Ana), and David Peña, 12 grandchildren, Erica Ingalls (Eric), Raquel Johnson, Robert DeLeon (Sarah), Leo Munguia (Kristina), Alan Pereyra II, Brittani Pereyra, Samantha Layman (Jacob), AvaBella Windham, Isabella Peña, Vincent Peña, James Peña, Julian Peña, and 11 great grandchildren, Houston Munguia, Jazmynn Johnson, Layla Pereyra, Jaeda Johnson, Eli Ingalls, Spirit Cantu, Emmanuel Ingalls, Scotty Pereyra, Emilio Ingalls, Antonio Munguia, and Amelia DeLeon Strubbe.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Camilo Garza II. She is also survived by her sisters, Gloria Guerrero, Irma Jones (Tom), Ernestina Cortez, and Graciela Arevalo.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, “comadre,” grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a beautiful woman and had a wonderful way of keeping people connected.

Though she grew up in Kingsville, Mary had moved to Houston to work in retail which led to a lifetime passion of buying and selling. She left no “baratas,” garage sale or thrift store unconquered, and enjoyed making deals.

She was everyone’s friend. She always prayed for everyone and enjoyed spending time talking with so many people. She loved reading scriptures and sharing passages from the Bible. She was such a people person and a woman of faith.

We will fondly remember Mary for her love, kindness, and spirituality. She loved the almighty Lord Jesus Christ and was always thankful for God’s grace and blessings.

“Mom, if you’re reading this…

Every time I think of you—and I think of you often!—I thank God.”

I Corinthians 1:4 The Message