Diane Hollas New

On the afternoon of Saturday, the 29th of June 2024, Diane Hollas New passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Diane’s deep spiritual conviction and a strong internal fortitude were her driving forces in facing constant challenges in dealing with a brain tumor. She even surpassed all expectations set by her incredible team of medical specialists at M.D. Anderson.

Born on the 11th of August 1953, Diane graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1971. Upon graduating, she began a career as an escrow officer in the real estate title industry that would span more than 40 years. Through her hard work, diligence and most importantly, honesty, she became one of the most respected individuals in the Houston market. In the process, she met Pat the love of her life, and established many long-time personal, as well as business friendships. Diane and Pat were married the 5th of October 1985, and spent 21 wonderful years together. Later in life, Diane pursued her passion of travel and visited many countries across the world with her dear friends by her side.

Diane was preceded in death by her loving husband, Loy Patrick New; her parents, Wilburn and Eugenia Hollas; her In-laws, Loy George and Mildred H. New; and brothers-in-law, Mark Steven and Richard Gregory New.

Diane is survived by her son, Loy Collin New and wife Casey Konerza New; two loving grandchildren, Cade and Caylee New; sisters, Cindy Kutac (Alton), Karen Maraldo, and Marilyn Wester; sister-in-law, Gail New Nevlud (Jerry); and brother-in-law Joe “Keith” New (Pam). She is also survived by 14 nieces and nephews; and 19 great-nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the team of care providers especially Mrs. Amie Mbogba and the GHP Healthcare team for the selfless and loving care provided to Diane during her time of need.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o’clock in the afternoon until seven o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, the 10th of July, in the parlor and Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston, where the recitation of the Holy Rosary is to commence at seven o’clock.

Mass of Christian burial is to be offered at ten o’clock in the morning on Thursday, the 11th of July, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10330 Hillcroft Street in Houston, where the Rev. Clark Sample is to officiate.

Immediately following all will be invited to greet the family during a reception to be held in nearby Servant Hall.

The Rite of Committal is to follow the reception, via an escorted cortege, at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family request with gratitude that contributions be made in Diane’s memory to the Neuro-Oncology Department at MD Anderson Cancer Center by selecting the icon below under “Donations” or call 713-792-3450.

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