Nena was born December 19, 1950 in Mexico to Pablo Oscar Jimenez and Maria Teresa Sandoval Jimenez. She graduated from Jefferson Davis High School, and had a career in the insurance industry.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo Oscar Jimenez and Maria Teresa Sandoval Jimenez.
Nena is survived by her brothers, Luis Jimenez, Sr. (Gloria), MarkAntonio Jimenez (Annie), and Oscar Jimenez Sr.; sisters, Martha Jimenez Esparza and Teresa Jimenez Cantu; along with numerous nephews, nieces, and Godchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Irene's memory may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Texas Gulf Coast, 5433 Westheimer Road, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77056 (713) 840-0483