Edith Diaz Deleon entered into eternal rest on March 1, 2016 in Austin, Texas at the age of 69. Born in Laredo, Texas on February 4, 1947 to Benjamin and Jessie Diaz Deleon; she now reunites with her parents and brothers, David and Louis Garza. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ezequiel Valdez Alva; children: Benjamin Alva, Vanessa Alva (German Guerrero), Jessica Vergara (Tommy), Laura Alva; grandchildren: Chelsea Riojas, Ashton Alva, Taylor Riojas, Ariel Alva, Estevan Guerrero, Illiana Edith Rodriquez, Loralei Vergara, Madelyn Guerrero, Jazzlyn Renteria, Bella Guerrero, Jennalise Renteria, Elijah Vergara, Zayden Vergara, Juliette Renteria; great-grandchildren: Steven Coronado, Audrey Coronado, Layla Coronado; sister, Vicky Garza; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. Edith will be remembered for her love of doing crafts, garage sales and thrift shopping. She was a strong woman of faith and her most memorable times were spent with her loving family and grandchildren. She was a devoted grandmother to all her grandchildren's school functions and enjoyed each moment with them. Her love and presence will by missed dearly by all who knew her. The family will be receiving guests at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. A procession will depart the funeral home on Wednesday, March 9,2016 at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate her life at 10:00 a.m. at Centro Cristiano International Church, 4151 Culebra Rd. Interment will follow in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make monetary donations to Centro Cristiano International Church in memory of Edith. Please visit our online guest to express your condolences.
Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Roy Akers, San Antonio, TX.
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