Angelita Hernandez Saenz

Angelita Hernandez Saenz, 77, of Corpus Christi, TX passed away August 28, 2016. She was born in Kingsville, TX in 1939. Angie graduated from Texas A & I University and received her Bachelor’s degree in Education followed by a Master’s Degree in Marketing from University of Houston. She was married to Roque Saenz from 1961 to 1977. Shortly thereafter, she met her lifetime companion, Joe A. Garza with whom she spent the rest of her life.

Angelita Saenz had a 37 year career in education with Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) which she began at Sam Houston Elementary School followed by Roy Miller and King High Schools. She was a proud member of the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) and American G.I. Forum as well as many other organizations. Angie Saenz was a very successful business woman who owned her own real estate company. She enjoyed leisure activities including BINGO and slot machines. Angelita was survived by her two sons Roland Christopher (Michele) and Rocky Charles Saenz (Blanca), six grandchildren Rocky, Russell, Ryan, Ronin, Rex and Angelina Saenz, four siblings Lorenza Padron, Florinda Carrion, Zenon Hernandez Jr. and Yolanda Galindo.

A visitation will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m.

Angelita’s Funeral will be held at 10:00am, September 2, 2016 at Most Precious Blood Church. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.